Lexmark 840 manual Mac OS, Install a custom PPD file

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Installing drivers for network printing

Macintosh

Note: A PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to UNIX or Macintosh computers.

To print to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file, and either create a desktop printer on the computer (Mac OS 9.x) or create a print queue in Print Center (Mac OS X).

Mac OS X

Step 1: Install a custom PPD file

1Install a PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on the computer. a Insert the drivers CD.

b Double-click the installer package for the printer.

Note: A PPD file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to the Macintosh computer.

cClick Continue on the Welcome screen and again after viewing the Readme file.

dClick Continue after viewing the license agreement, and click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement.

eSelect a Destination, and click Continue.

fOn the Easy Install screen, click Install.

gEnter the user password, and click OK. All the necessary software is installed on the computer.

hClick Close when installation is complete.

Step 2: Create a print queue in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility

Using AppleTalk Printing

Follow these steps to create a print queue using AppleTalk Printing.

1Open Finder, click Applications, and click Utilities.

2Double-clickPrint Center or Printer Setup Utility.

3Choose Add Printer from the “Printers” menu.

4Choose AppleTalk from the pop-up menu.

Note: Look on the network setup page under the “AppleTalk” heading to know which zone or printer to select.

5Select the AppleTalk zone from the list.

6Select the new printer from the list, and click Add.

7Verify printer installation:

a Open Finder, click Applications, and click TextEdit. b Choose Print from the “File” menu.

c Choose Summary from the “Copies & Pages” pop-up menu.

Note: Look on the Network Setup page under the “AppleTalk” heading to find the default name of the printer to know which printer to select.

Macintosh

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Contents W840 Edition March Safety informationTrademarks Contents Contents 112 Conventions used in this book Printer overview Basic modelConfigured model Learning about the printerPaper Menu Reports Settings MenuStop Understanding the printer operator panelMenu Navigation buttonsStatus Indicates Indicator lightButton or operator panel Function Numeric padWindows Operating system Go toClick Install Printer and Software Using Windows 95 and Windows 98 first editionInstalling drivers for local printing Click Have DiskInstalling a printer driver Setting parameters in the printerSerial printing Setting parameters in the communications COM port Click PropertiesMacintosh Double-clickPrint Center or Printer Setup Utility`Creating a desktop printer icon Mac OS For Mac OS 9.0 Open Apple LaserWriter UNIX/LinuxDouble-clickDesktop Printer Utility Printing a network setup Assigning a printer IP addressSupported printer drivers Verifying the IP settingsInstalling drivers for network printing Supported network printer portsShared Printing configuration Operating system Go toDirect Click Add PortInstalling drivers for network printing Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers Configuring Drag‘N’PrintClose Network Neighborhood Install a custom PPD file Mac OSUsing IP Printing NetWare Installing options Accessing the printer system board Installing optionsInstalling options Installing a printer memory card Installing a flash memory or firmware card Installing an option card Installing options Installing a hard disk Installing options Replacing the access panel Understanding paper and specialty media 5 guidelines Supported print mediaPrint media sizes Size DimensionsUnderstanding paper and specialty media guidelines Indicates supportMedia sizes supported in the finisher Bin Size Standard Offset Staple PunchFeed characteristics by print media size Print media types Print media weights Upper limit Media weights supported in the finisherEnvelopes Paper Paper characteristicsSelecting print media Paper Transparencies Envelopes Labels Card stockUnacceptable paper Selecting paperMedia source or process Print side Top Selecting preprinted forms and letterheadPrinting on letterhead Single-sided printingEnvelopes TransparenciesSelecting transparencies Labels Avoiding jams Storing print mediaCard stock Avoiding jams Printing Loading standard or optional 500-sheet traysPrinting Printing Loading the multipurpose feeder Printing Printing Loading the 2000-sheet dual input trays Loading the 2000-sheet high capacity feeder Printing Setting up trays with different orientations Changing the Custom Type NameClick Configuration Click Paper Menu Click Custom Names Linking traysLinking output bins Identifying and linking output binsOutput bin Each bin accommodates Illustration of output bin Sending a job to print Printing from a USB flash memory device Canceling a job from the printer operator panel Canceling a print jobCanceling a job from a computer running Windows Canceling a job from the desktop Printing the menu settingsCanceling a job from a Macintosh computer Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OSPrinting confidential and held jobs Printing a font sample listPrinting a directory list Printing a confidential jobAt the printer Printing WindowsMacintosh Print Time FiltersPrinting and deleting held jobs Macintosh Copies & Pages or General pop-up menu, select Job RoutingPrinting A5/Statement or JIS-B5/Executive sizes Ready. Tray 1 Low, Tray 2 Low… Determining the status of suppliesStoring supplies Status / SuppliesOrdering supplies Photoconductor kit end-of-lifeConserving supplies Ordering a toner cartridgeOrdering staple cartridges Maintenance kitRecycling Lexmark products Machine voltage Part numbersOpen manual Feed door Identifying jams23x Paper Jam Show areas Pages jammed Show aAccess doors and trays Clearing jamsPaper Jam Check MP Feeder Understanding jam messagesClearing printer jams Message What to do24x Paper Jam Check Tray Clearing printer jams Clearing jams 200, 201, and 202 Paper Jam Check Door a Paper Jam Check Areas A/E Clearing jams Paper Jam Check Door A, E, D Clearing jams Paper Jam Check A, D Clearing Area B Open Door B Remove the jammed media Close Door B Slide the feeder firmly against the printer Press Clearing Area C Clearing jams 28x Paper Jam Check Finisher Clearing Area FClearing jams Clearing Area G Clearing Area HClearing staple jams Clearing jams Online customer support Calling for service Checking an unresponsive printerSymptom Cause Solution Solving printing problemsTroubleshooting Check the Print as image boxSee Linking trays on page 59 or see the Menus Set Page Protect to Off from the Setup MenuFinishing Menu Option Action Solving option problemsSee Solving 2000-sheet drawer problems on Supported print media onSolving 2000-sheet drawer problems Problem SolutionSee Storing print media on page 47 for more Solving paper feed problemsSee Clearing printer jams on page 75 for more Specialty media guidelines on page 35 for more details Solving print quality problemsProblem Action Http//support.lexmark.comABC 102 Menu selection Purpose Values Driver option Purpose Values†Adjusting operator panel brightness and contrast Disabling operator panel menusAdministrative support Restoring factory default settingsEnabling operator panel menus Adjusting Power Saver Disabling Power SaverContents will be lost. Continue? appears Encrypting the diskUsing the secure Embedded Web Server Setting security using the Embedded Web Server EWSSetting the system password Click ConfigurationClick TCP/IP Port Access Using Secure modeSupporting IPSec Internet Protocol Security Click Menu Lockout Setup Using 802.1x AuthenticatingClick 802.1x Authentication Locking the operator panel menusPrinting Lockout Confidential Print SetupClick Confidential Print Setup Click Printer Lockout PINLicensing notice Electronic emission noticesUnited Kingdom Telecommunications Act Noise emission levelsRadio frequency statements Laser noticeEuropean Community EC directives conformity Exposure to radio frequency radiationIndia emissions notice Statement of Limited Warranty for Lexmark W840Limited warranty Lexmark International, Inc. Lexington, KYLimitation of liability Limited warranty serviceExtent of limited warranty Additional rightsIndex Index PIN119

840 specifications

The Lexmark 840 is a versatile and robust multifunction printer designed to meet the demands of a modern office environment. This high-performance device is renowned for its impressive combination of printing, copying, scanning, and faxing capabilities, making it an invaluable asset for businesses seeking efficiency and productivity.

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In summary, the Lexmark 840 combines high-speed printing, advanced copying, and efficient scanning in a single device, backed by a suite of security features and versatile connectivity options. This multifunction printer is ideal for businesses that prioritize performance and reliability in their print operations.
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