Rechecked both 'Devices and Printers' and 'Programs and Features', making sure there were no references to Lexmark printers at all. Lexamrk x5400 printer comes in X5435, Lexmark X5450, Lexmark X5470, Lexmark X5490 and Lexmark X5495 models. Lexmark x5400 series drivers for windows operating system. Turned off and disconnected the printer from the computer. Ran the uninstall for the Lexmark 5400 series using the 'Programs and Features' found in Control Panel. Removed both the Lexmark FAX and PRINTER using 'Devices and Printers' found in Control Panel. Went into Services and stopped the print spooler. Downloaded and saved the latest install for the x5470 (cjs5400EN.exe for windows 64-bite) from Lexmark's Support site. I used what others have been saying to help correct my problems. Don't really want to have to buy a new printer!Īny suggestions? I have a Lexmark x5470 printer and had the same problems that everyone else is having. When reinstalling the software there was message along the lines of 'Driver not compatible with this version of Windows'. Make sure the printer is on and you are connected to the printer's network, or try a different printer.' When trying to print from email, and Word doesn't even come up with a dialogue box when clicking File then Print.

Have tried reinstalling drivers from original CD, but I'm getting a message saying 'We couldn't reach this printer. My old Lexmark X5470 worked OK with Windows 8.1, but now won't print.

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