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Thinkspads_User:<br />
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So why would the Microsoft site say it is compatible? &nbsp;Because it is Microsoft?
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Thinkspads_User:

So why would the Microsoft site say it is compatible?  Because it is Microsoft?

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I cannot answer the latter question. <br />
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I install 75% of printers by using the drivers provided from the updated printer list as I described. <br />
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The other 25%, I get the drivers from the manufacturer's website, install the drivers and then hook the printer up to the network via its properties. If these drivers do not work, then the printer is deemed obsolete. <br />
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It might be worth trying the Vista driver to see. <br />
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... Thinkpads_User
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I cannot answer the latter question.

I install 75% of printers by using the drivers provided from the updated printer list as I described.

The other 25%, I get the drivers from the manufacturer's website, install the drivers and then hook the printer up to the network via its properties. If these drivers do not work, then the printer is deemed obsolete.

It might be worth trying the Vista driver to see.

... Thinkpads_User

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in 95% of the cases the vista driver will work fine
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in 95% of the cases the vista driver will work fine

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Thank you, and I was pleased to assist you here. ... Thinkpads_User
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Thank you, and I was pleased to assist you here. ... Thinkpads_User

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I have a client with a Lexmark Z611 that went from a Vista machine to a Windows 7 x64 laptop.<br />
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According to <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/Details.aspx?type=Hardware&p=Lexmark%20Z611%20Inkjet%20Printer&v=Lexmark&uid=18k6572&l=en-US&pf=2&pi=7&c=Printers%20%26%20Scanners&sc=Ink-Jet%20Printers&os=32-bit" rel="ugc">Windows 7 Compatibility Center</a> it should work fine. &nbsp;<br />
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However, when you plug it in, go under Devices and Printers, and Troubleshoot to download the driver from Windows Update, it says no driver is available.<br />
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A google search says you can try the Vista x64 driver, but I am skeptical.<br />
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I know the obvious choice is to buy a new printer, but I thought I would ask if you anyone had any suggestions.
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I have a client with a Lexmark Z611 that went from a Vista machine to a Windows 7 x64 laptop.

According to Windows 7 Compatibility Center (http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/Details.aspx?type=Hardware&p=Lexmark%20Z611%20Inkjet%20Printer&v=Lexmark&uid=18k6572&l=en-US&pf=2&pi=7&c=Printers%20%26%20Scanners&sc=Ink-Jet%20Printers&os=32-bit) it should work fine.  

However, when you plug it in, go under Devices and Printers, and Troubleshoot to download the driver from Windows Update, it says no driver is available.

A google search says you can try the Vista x64 driver, but I am skeptical.

I know the obvious choice is to buy a new printer, but I thought I would ask if you anyone had any suggestions.

Lexmark Z611 in Windows 7 x64 - Says Its Supported But It Isn't?

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