It's official -- I DO love Linux Mint!

Thank you so much, everyone, especially gvstn , who recommended the LinuxLive USB Creator!

The first time I tried to install my Lexmark printer, it did not work for some reason. I deleted the printer and tried again -- easy peasy!

I haven't figured out how to scan yet, but I will ask over in a Mint forum.

And I love LibreOffice!