Macintosh
Note: A PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to your UNIX or Macintosh computers.
A PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file must be installed on each computer used to print to a network printer. In addition, the computer must also have either a desktop printer (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x) or a print queue in Print Center (Mac OS X). A print queue can be created either through AppleTalk or IP Printing. Follow the instructions for your operating system to install a PPD file and create a desktop printer or print queue.
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x
Step 1: Install a custom PPD file
Note: Installing the custom PPD is required only if this is the first time the printer has been set up. If the printer was previously installed, go on to Step 2: Create a desktop printer.
1Insert the drivers CD into your
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4Select the language of your operating system, and then click OK.
5Click Install to install the PPD file for your printer.
Step 2: Create a desktop printer
1In the Chooser, select the LaserWriter 8 driver.
2If you have a routed network, select the default zone from the list. If you don’t know which zone to select, look on the Network Setup page under AppleTalk for Zone.
3Select the new printer from the list.
4If you don’t know which printer to select, look on the Network Setup page under the AppleTalk heading to find the default name of the printer.
5Click Create.
6Make sure there is an icon next to the printer name in the Chooser.
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7Close the Chooser window.
8Verify printer installation.
aClick the desktop printer icon you just created.
bChoose Printing à Change Setup.
–If the PPD file displayed in the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file portion of the menu is correct for your printer, then printer setup is complete.
–If the PPD file displayed in the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file portion of the menu is not correct for your printer, repeat “Step 1: Install a custom PPD file” on page 8.
Mac OS X
Step 1: Install a custom PPD file
1Insert the drivers CD.
Note: A PPD file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to your Macintosh computer.
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3On the Authorization screen, choose Click the lock to make changes.
4Enter your password, and then click OK.
5Click Continue on the Welcome screen and again after you view the Readme file.
6Click Continue after you view the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement.
7Select a Destination, and then click Continue.
8On the Easy Install screen, click Install. All the necessary software is installed on your computer.
9Click Close when installation is complete.
