Hi,
You are not understanding what I am trying to tell you...I say nothing about installing XP or Win 7...
I am suggesting that you use use a feature included in Win 8 that tricks your Lexmark software into thinking Windows 8 is actually a different OS...I used XP and Win 7 as examples that should work for you...
Put your Lexmark CD in your computer and follow my first instructions...then you will better understand what I am trying to tell you...
Do a search on the internet for "Win 8 Compatibility Mode" if you still don't understand..