Xerox 3119 Using Your Printer with a Macintosh, Installing Software for Macintosh, Requirements

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7 Using Your Printer with a Macintosh

Your printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or 10/100 Base-TX network interface card. When you print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the CUPS driver by installing the PPD file.

NOTE: Some printers do not support a network interface. Make sure that your printer supports a network interface by referring to Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

This chapter includes:

•Installing Software for Macintosh

•Setting Up the Printer

•Printing

•Scanning

Installing Software for

Macintosh

The CD-ROM that came with your printer provides you with the PPD file that allows you to use the CUPS driver or Apple LaserWriter driver (only available when you use a printer which supports the PostScript driver), for printing on a Macintosh computer.

Also, it provides you with the Twain driver for scanning on a Macintosh computer.

Verify the following before you install the printer software:

Item	Requirements

Operating System	Mac OS 10.3.x or higher

RAM	128 MB

Free Disk Space	200 MB

Install the Printer driver

1Make sure that you connect your printer to the computer. Turn on your computer and printer.

2Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the CD-ROM drive.

3Double-click CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.

4Double-click the MAC_Installer folder.

5Double-click the MAC_Printer folder.

6Double-click the Xerox MFP Installer_OS X icon.

7Enter the password and click OK.

8The Xerox SPL Installer window opens. Click Continue and then click Continue.

9Select Easy Install and click Install.

10After the installation is finished, click Quit.

Uninstalling the Printer driver

Uninstall is required if you are upgrading the software, or if installation fails.

1Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the CD-ROM drive.

2Double-click CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.

3Double-click the MAC_Installer folder.

4Double-click the MAC_Printer folder.

5Double-click the Xerox MFP Installer_OS X icon.

6Enter the password and click OK.

7The Xerox SPL Installer window opens. Click Continue and then click Continue.

8Select Uninstall and then click Uninstall.

9When the uninstallation is done, click Quit.

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Contents WorkCentre User Guide Page Contents Solving other problems Clearing paper jams Understanding the Status LEDOzone Safety Important Precautions and Safety InformationLaser Safety Statement Power Saver RecyclingRadio Frequency Emissions Declaration of Conformity European CountriesPage Special features IntroductionRear cover Power receptacle USB port Power switch Understanding component locationsFront view Rear viewControl panel functions Getting started Finding more informationClearance space Installing the toner cartridgeSelecting a location Loading paper Changing the size of the paper in the paper input tray Turning the machine on Connect a USB cable to the USB connector on your machineMaking connections Using the save modes Toner save modePower save mode Overview of control panel menusPrinter driver features Supplied printer softwarePrograms for windows Linux driverSystem requirements Requirements RecommendedLoading original documents and paper Loading documentSupported paper types and sizes Type Size Dimensions Weight a Capacity bSelecting print materials Paper size supported in each mode Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybMode Size Source Guidelines for selecting and storing print materialsGuidelines for special materials Paper Type Guidelines EnvelopesConsider the following factors Paper Type GuidelinesPaper input tray Manual feederSetting the paper size and type Tips on using the manual feederSelecting an output location Printing to the output tray Face downBe careful not to pinch your fingers Printing to the rear cover Face upTake the paper out manually Copying Changing the settings for each copyCopying Changing the default settings Using special copy featuresClone copying Auto Fit copyingSetting the time out option UP copyingPoster copying DisplayCanceling a print job Basic printingPrinting a document This chapter explains common printing tasksScanning Scanning basicsHow to purchase Ordering toner cartridgeToner cartridges Type Yield a Part number Standard Pages 013R00625Maintenance Cleaning your machinePrinting reports Clearing memoryIf the problem remains, repeat steps 1 through Cleaning the drumCleaning the scan unit Maintaining the toner cartridge Redistributing the toner cartridgeToner cartridge storage Saving tonerItems Yield Average Consumable and replacement partsReplacing the toner cartridge Maintenance Troubleshooting Clearing paper jamsMessage Location of Jam Go to Paper Jam Paper input trayFuser area or around the toner cartridge Paper exit areaStatus Description Understanding the Status LEDTips for avoiding paper jams Solving other problems Paper feeding problemsDisplay Meaning Suggested solutions Condition Suggested solutionsSoftware Section Printing problemsCondition Possible cause Suggested solutions Workcentre 3119 Series machine Select Download as Bit ImagePrint Printing quality problemsCondition Suggested solutions Light or faded Background ScatterMisformed CharactersCurl Copying problemsScanning problems Common windows problems Common Linux ProblemsError is reported while scanning Following commandInstall Xsane plug-in for Gimp on the your Encounter errorSoftware. See Software Section Common macintosh problemsProblems in printer setup utility Specifications General specificationsScanner and copier specifications 10.1Printer specifications 10.2Index Page WorkCentre Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software Removing Printer Software Installing Printer Software in WindowsInstalling Printer Software WorkCentre 3119 Series Uninstall UninstallRemoving Printer Software Printer driverPrinting a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listPrinter Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Layout OptionsScaling Printing Paper TabSource Resolution Toner Save ModeGraphics Tab DarknessPrinter Tab Extras TabAbout Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing PostersPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Using Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlaySetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerSharing the Printer Locally Check the Share this printer boxScanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software Scanning Using the WIA Driver Settings, Control Panel, and then Scanners and CamerasUsing Your Printer in Linux Installing the MFP DriverGetting Started System RequirementsInstalling the MFP Driver Using the MFP Configurator Uninstalling the MFP DriverOpening the MFP Configurator Click UninstallPrinters Configuration Scanners ConfigurationPrinters Tab Classes TabSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Configuring Printer PropertiesMFP Ports Configuration Printing from Applications Printing FilesFollowing four tabs display at the top of the window To print any document fileClick Properties 10When you are finished, click Save on the toolbarScanning a Document You can use the following tools to edit the image Using the Image EditorAdding Job Type Settings Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Software for MacintoshInstall the Printer driver Uninstalling the Printer driverSetting Up the Printer Install the Scan driverUninstalling the Scan driver For a Network-connected MacintoshChanging Printer Settings Layout SettingPrinting Printing a DocumentPrinter Features Setting ResolutionQualityPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Select the page order from the Layout Direction optionScanning Index Windows 9 toner save 9 true-type option