Lexmark 752 setup guide Creating a desktop printer icon Macintosh

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Macintosh

Creating a desktop printer icon (Macintosh 8.6–9.x)

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

Note: A PPD for your printer is also available in a downloadable software package on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.

Macintosh OS 8.6 or later is required for USB printing. To print locally to a USB-attached printer, you must create a desktop printer icon (Macintosh 8.6–9.x) or create a queue in Print Center (Macintosh OS X).

1 Install a printer PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on your computer.

aInsert the drivers CD.

bDouble-click Classic, and then double-click the installer package for your printer.

cChoose the language you want to use, and then click OK.

dClick Accept after you read the license agreement.

eClick Continue after you finish with the Readme file.

fChoose a default paper size.

gOn the Easy Install screen, click Install. All the necessary files are installed on your computer.

hClick Quit when installation is complete.

2 Do one of the following:

Macintosh 8.6 – 9.0: Open Apple LaserWriter.

Macintosh 9.1 – 9.x: Open Applications, and then click Utilities.

3 Double-clickDesktop Printer Utility.

4 Select Printer (USB), and then click OK.

5 In the USB Printer Selection section, click Change.

If your printer does not appear in the USB Printer Selection list, make sure the USB cable is properly connected and the printer is turned on.

6 Select the name of your printer, and then click OK. Your printer appears in the original Printer (USB) window.

7 In the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File section, click Auto Setup. Make sure your printer PPD now matches your printer.

8 Click Create, and then click Save.

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Contents C752 Page English Edition June Contents Install drivers for local printing Introduction About your printerOther sources of information Publications CD Quick Reference pagesDrivers CD Quick Reference and Clearing Jams sheetsLexmark’s Web site Unpack the printer Setting up a multifunction printerUnpacking Power cord Drivers CD Set up the printer and paper handling options You may have purchasedInstalling a 2000-sheet drawer Leveling feet Installing a 500-sheet drawer Installing a duplex unit Positioning the printer Set up the printer and paper handling options Installing an output expander Set up the printer and paper handling options Installing a 5-bin mailbox Set up the printer and paper handling options Set up the print supplies Setting up the print cartridgesGuides Detensioner Set up the print supplies Set up the print supplies Attaching an adhesive operator panel overlay What do I do next? Install memory, firmware, or option cards Removing the system board access cover Use the following table to locate the instructions you need Installing a memory card What do I do now?Installing a firmware card Installing a hard disk What do I do now? Installing an option card Card FunctionSecure the card to the system board with the screw Install memory, firmware, or option cards Load paper Loading the 500-sheet trays Maximum height guide Loading the 2000-sheet tray LT.LG Loading the multipurpose feeder Load paper Load paper Attach cables and power cord Attaching a local cableAttach cables and power cord Parallel SerialAttaching a network cable EthernetFiber optic 802.11b wireless options Install drivers for local printing Operating system Cable Go toWindows With USB or Using WindowsUsing Windows Me Parallel cableUsing Windows 98 with a USB or parallel cable Page Macintosh Creating a desktop printer icon MacintoshCreating a queue in Print Center Macintosh OS UNIX/Linux Verify printer setup Printing a menu settingsVerify printer setup Configure for TCP/IP Assigning a printer IP addressVerifying the IP settings Configuring for Pull Printing PingInstall drivers for network printing Supported printer driversClick Install Printer and Software Install a custom printer driver Install the printer driver or subset on network clients Macintosh Install a custom PPD file Mac OS 8.6 toMac OS X version 10.1.2 and later Create a print queue in Print CenterUNIX/Linux NetWare Using the publications CD Viewing and using the CD contents Congratulations