Before you begin

This chapter presents instructions for installing the Mac OS printer software and configuring the printer with it. Before you begin, make sure

you have

mset up the printer as described in Chapter 1

mconnected the printer to your network

mmade backup copies of the printer disks (if your printer software was shipped on a CD-ROM disc, you can skip this step)

Be sure to complete these tasks before continuing with the procedures in this chapter.

System requirements

To use the printer software, your Mac OS computer must have system software version 7.1 or later and at least 4 megabytes (MB) of memory (8 MB recommended). If your system software is an earlier version, you need to obtain a system software upgrade from your computer or software dealer.

Installing all the printer software and fonts requires approximately 9 MB of free space on your hard disk.

Initial AppleTalk setup

The LaserWriter 12/640 PS comes with software and fonts for use with Mac OS computers. Before Mac OS users can print with the LaserWriter 12/640 PS, the printer administrator must connect the printer to the network, install the printer software and fonts, and configure the printer.

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Apple 12/640PS manual Before you begin, System requirements, Initial AppleTalk setup