Setup

For Mac OS X 10.1

Step 1: Setting the PostScript printer driver

Before you can use a printer, you must add it in the Print Center. If you want to select the KX-CL510 in the Print Center, be sure you connect the printer and your Macintosh using a USB interface cable and turn the printer on (see “Power On” on page 29). KX-CL510 appears in the Print Center by choosing USB as the connection type. Perform the following steps to select the KX-CL510 printer.

NOTE:

The Print Center is in the Utilities folder (Macintosh HD: Applications:Utilities).

1Open the Print Center and choose Add Printer...

from the Printers menu.

2Choose USB as the connection type, and click KX-CL510.

3Confirm the Printer Model is set to Auto Select... and click Add.

4Close the Print Center.

Step 2: Setting the KX-CL510 to the Default Printer

1Open the Print Center and click KX-CL510.

2Select Make Default from the Printers menu.

3Close the Print Center.

NOTE:

When you add a printer in the Print Center, the new printer becomes the default printer.

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For Mac OS X 10.2

Step 1: Setting the PostScript printer driver

The printer is automatically added in the Print Center if the printer is connected to a computer and turned on (see “Power On” on page 29). Change the printer’s PPD file from Generic to the specific one as follows.

NOTE:

The Print Center is in the Utilities folder (Macintosh HD: Applications:Utilities).

1Open the Print Center and click KX-CL510.

2Select Show Info from the Printers menu.

3Click Name & Location and select PPD or Printer Model.

4Click Generic PostScript Printer and select Panasonic.

5Click Panasonic KX-CL510 from the Model Name list, and click [Apply Changes].

6Close the Print Center.

Step 2: Setting the KX-CL510 to the Default Printer

1Open the Print Center and click KX-CL510.

2Select Make Default from the Printers menu.

3Close the Print Center.

NOTE:

When you add a printer in the Print Center, the new printer becomes the default printer.

Selection menus may be changed depending on the version of the operating system.

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Panasonic KX-CL510 For Mac OS X Setting the PostScript printer driver, Open the Print Center and choose Add Printer

KX-CL500, KX-CL510 specifications

The Panasonic KX-CL500 and KX-CL510 are sophisticated color laser printers designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses and workgroups. These models stand out for their impressive combination of speed, quality, and versatility, making them ideal for various printing applications.

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