NEC 4650NX Software Requirements, Macintosh Requirements, Macintosh Hardware Requirements

MACINTOSH REQUIREMENTS

This section describes the hardware and software requirements for Macintosh computers to connect with SuperScript color laser printers.

Software Requirements

For Macintosh computers to connect to the printer, they must meet the following requirements.

•EtherTalk software must be installed in your computer and active.

•The operating system must be Mac OS 7.1 or higher.

•The standard LaserWriter 8 printer driver must be installed. Check the Chooser in the Apple menu to assure that it is installed. If it isn’t, use the Mac OS help system for information about installing it.

•The standard Apple Script program must be installed and active before configuring your network configuration.

•The NEC SuperScript PPD must be installed.

Hardware Requirements

Hardware requirements are categorized into requirements for the Macintosh and requirements for the printer.

Macintosh Hardware Requirements

•The computer must already be connected to the network and able to communicate with the network via Ethernet.

note: PowerMacs have built-in Ethernet capabilities. Older Macs need to have an Ethernet expansion card installed.

•An appropriate 10/100Base-TX cable must be connected to the Ethernet port.

Printer Hardware Requirements

•To receive print jobs from a Macintosh computer, the printer must be an “N” model or have a SuperScript NIC installed.

•The printer must already be connected to an Ethernet network.

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