Macintosh
Creating a desktop printer icon (Macintosh 8.6–9.x)
Note: A PPD file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to your Macintosh computer.
Note: A PPD for your printer is also available in a downloadable software package on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Macintosh OS 8.6 or later is required for USB printing. To print locally to a
1 Install a printer PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on your computer.
aInsert the drivers CD.
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cChoose the language you want to use, and then click OK.
dClick Accept after you read the license agreement.
eClick Continue after you finish with the Readme file.
fChoose a default paper size.
gOn the Easy Install screen, click Install. All the necessary files are installed on your computer.
hClick Quit when installation is complete.
2 Do one of the following:
Macintosh 8.6 – 9.0: Open Apple LaserWriter.
Macintosh 9.1 – 9.x: Open Applications, and then click Utilities.
3 Double-click Desktop Printer Utility.
4 Select Printer (USB), and then click OK.
5 In the USB Printer Selection section, click Change.
If your printer does not appear in the USB Printer Selection list, make sure the USB cable is properly connected and the printer is turned on.
6 Select the name of your printer, and then click OK. Your printer appears in the original Printer (USB) window.
7 In the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File section, click Auto Setup. Make sure your printer PPD now matches your printer.
8 Click Create, and then click Save.
Install drivers for local printing
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