Can't get lexmark x73 installed to my dell computer i also have vista

Sad to say, there is no Vista driver for this printer, installation disk notwithstanding. See:
http://support.lexmark.com/index?locale=en&segment=DOWNLOAD&startover=y&userlocale=EN_US&question=X73+drivers&productCode=LEXMARK_X73&page=answers&detectedProductFacet=CMS-CATEGORY_REF.LEXMARK.PRODUCTS.ALLINONE.LEXMARK_X73&searchid=1257720551186#1

Note: No Vista driver, but you might be able to use in XP emulation mode.

It will definately work with vista too all you need is the vista driver installed.

Not finding a Vista driver to be available from Lexmark x73. They only show the XP driver. You can get this driver free here: http://download.cnet.com/Lexmark-X73/3000-2116_4-22576.html?tag=mncol

One, try installing printer without the XP driver. Lexmark may have provided a quailifying driver with Vista hardware setup wizard. If it does not work or wizard cannot locate a driver, try the XP driver.

Beyond this, you may have to talk to tech support at Lexmark or repost here for another expert.

Please follow the directions outlined here at the Vista add a printer site.
Here's a beginner's guide
If you have had problems with the wizard, please follow the steps in this article. and go to the Lexmark site for drivers here
Between those four links, you should be able to get the printer installed.

I hope this information allows you to resolve this issue. If you need further assistance, please post back with a comment to this thread. If I've managed to answer your question or solve a problem, please take a moment to kindly rate this post....thanks!

Hi Bobby,
Good idea! Uninstall the Lexmark software. (Restart windows).
Before you reinstall the driver software download this free cleaning software & run it.
http://www.pctuneuptips.com/recommends/clean/?gclid=CL2RiIrTmpICFSFMGgodODIPzg
(Restart windows again when it has finished cleaning).
Rather than using your CD's go to the link & download the driver software. I'm not sure if your CD is the same (Date wise) or if the web site's software is the latest. Re-install the driver software.
While at the Lexmark link above, scroll down to the drivers section.
You'll see that Lexmark does not support Vista. From forum post others with the same printer post it will not function with Vista.
Here is a forum site about Vista & the X73;
http://www.vistax64.com/vista-hardware-devices/172631-lexmark-x73-printer-wont-work-vista.html

Good luck Bobby!
Mike

You can get that info by going to Google and enter lexmark x73 installation.

Unfortunately Lexmark X73 is not Vista compatible, and Lexmark does not seem intentioned in releasing Vista drivers.

Unfortunately, lexmark discontinued to produce a driver for the x73 for win vista...

You can try to check if there is a resident driver installed within your operating system, if there's none you can try the windows updage option to check if microsoft created a resident driver for your printer...

Here are the steps
1. go to start then go to control panel
2. go to printers and other hardware
3. on the left side of the printers window, click on add a printer
4. press the next button until you get to a window which is asking you to select your manufacturer and model..
5. select lexmark as your manufacturer and check if the x73 is one of your choice under the model list...
6. if not, click on the windows update button.. it will try to find all compatible drivers for your product from microsoft.

When you install software install in another location ( do not install in program files as normally ) let me know if u got help!

I to have a X73 and love it .............but for the price of new ink (I have seen them for $39.99 to $49.99) you can get a new lexmark all in one! After spending two days trying all different drivers I think that is what I will be doing.