Apple 12/640PS manual Before you begin

Before you begin

Set up the printer as described in Chapter 1, remembering to

munpack and prepare the printer

mconnect the printer to your NetWare network using Ethernet cables or through a direct parallel connection to a PC

Setting up for parallel port printing

Your LaserWriter 12/640 PS uses a standard parallel port and cable. By default, your printer’s parallel port is ready to receive data, and you should not need to make any changes to either your computer’s or the printer’s parallel port settings.

Installing the printer software for Windows 95

Installing from the CD-ROM disc

1Start Windows 95.

Before installing the software, make sure the Control Panel and Printers folder are closed.

2Insert the LaserWriter 12/640 PS Software Installation CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive.

3Open the WINDOWS directory.

4Open the directory on the CD called WIN95\DISK1.

5Double-click the setup.exe file.

After a few moments, a message appears warning you to close all other applications before continuing with this installation.

6Click Next if you have no other open applications.

If you have open applications, click Cancel to stop this installation. Close all other applications and start the installation process again.

A message appears that lets you view the README.WRI file for late- breaking news.

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