Macintosh

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Installing drivers for local printing
Macintosh
Mac OS 9.x or later is required for USB printing. To print locally to a USB-attached printer, create a desktop printer icon
(MacOS 9) or create a queue in Print Center / Printer Setup Utility (Mac OSX).

Creating a queue in Print Center / Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X)

1Install a PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on the computer.
aInsert the driversCD.
bDouble-click the installer package for the printer.
Note: A PPD file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to the Macintos h compu ter .
cClick Continue on the Welcome screen and again after viewing the Readme file.
dClick Continue after viewing the license agreement, and click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement.
eSelect a Destination, and click Continue.
fOn the Easy Install screen, click Install.
gEnter the user password, and click OK. All the necessary software is installed on the computer.
hClick Close when installation is complete.
2Open Finder, click Applications, and click Utilities.
3Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
4Do one of the following:
If the USB-attached printer appears in the Printer List, quit Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. A queue has
been created for the printer.
If the USB-attached printer does not appear in the Printer List, make sure the USB cable is properly
connected and the printer is turned on. After the printer appears in the Printer List, quit Print Center or Printer
Setup Utility.
`Creating a desktop printer icon (Mac OS 9.x)
1Install a PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on the computer.
aInsert the driversCD.
bDouble-click Classic, and double-click the installer package for the printer.
Note: A PPD file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to the Macintos h compu ter .
cChoose the language needed for use, and click Continue.
dClick Continue after viewing the Readme file.
eClick Continue after viewing the license agreement, and click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement.
fOn the Easy Install screen, click Install. All the necessary files are installed on the computer.
gClick Close when installation is complete.
2Do one of the following:
For Mac OS 9.0: Open Apple LaserWriter.
For Mac OS 9.19.x: Open Applications, and click Utilities.
3Double-click Desktop Printer Utility.