For Macintosh users

1Allow the network DHCP server to assign an IP address to the printer.

2Print the network setup page from the printer. For information on printing a network setup page, see “Printing a network setup page” on page 26.

3Locate the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section of the network setup page. You will need the IP address if you are configuring access for computers on a different subnet than the printer.

4Install the drivers and add the printer.

aInstall a PPD file on the computer:

1Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the CD or DVD drive.

2 Double-click the installer package for the printer.

3 From the Welcome screen, click Continue.

4 Click Continue again after viewing the Readme file.

5Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement.

6Select a Destination, and then click Continue.

7 From the Easy Install screen, click Install.

8 Type the user password, and then click OK.

All the necessary software is installed on the computer.

9 Click Close when installation is complete.

bAdd the printer:

For IP printing:

In Mac OS X version 10.5

1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.

2 Click Print & Fax.

3 Click +.

4 Select the printer from the list.

5 Click Add.

In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier

1 From the Go menu, choose Applications.

2 Double-click Utilities.

3 Double-clickPrinter Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, click Add.

5 Select the printer from the list.

6 Click Add.

For AppleTalk printing:

In Mac OS X version 10.5

1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.

2 Click Print & Fax.

3 Click +.

4 Click AppleTalk.

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Lexmark C54x Series manual For Macintosh users

C54x Series specifications

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