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Can't get my lexmark z1420 to work with windows 7. tells me to enable bi-directional communication. already downloaded the lexmark drivers for windows 7 but no difference.

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Driver Support

Lexmark is in the process of preparing for the launch of the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.
Driver Availability

In the weeks leading to consumer launch of Microsoft Windows 7, Lexmark will publish the type of support expected and the timeframe in which drivers will be available. Lexmark is currently finalizing Windows 7 support for a variety of its existing products. The list of products which will have Windows 7 support at launch is available in the links below. Windows 7 Business Products

Windows 7 Home Office and SMB Products

Operating System Driver Support

Some printer models will have native easy-to-install printer drivers embedded in the operating system's driver library. Lexmark is providing a wide variety of printer drivers to be included with Microsoft Windows 7.
Driver Delivery

Drivers will be available for download from support.lexmark.com , and recently released printers may have the Microsoft Windows 7 driver available on the Software and Documentation CD provided in the box with the device, or a combination of both driver delivery methods will be available.
Future Products

Starting in 2010, all new products will ship with Windows 7 support.

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