53 Installing Mac OS software

Installing User Software on a Mac OS Computer

The general steps for installing the GA-1040 user software and setting up printing on a Mac OS computer are:

Install the Adobe PostScript printer driver and PostScript Printer Description file (PPD).

Set up the GA-1040 in the Chooser.

Install the Fiery Link utility.

Install the printer and screen fonts.

Copy additional application-specific files from the User Software CD as needed.

NOTE: To print from a Mac OS computer, the PS upgrade option or the HDD (hard disk drive) option must be installed to the GA-1040.

Installing Mac OS software

The User Software CD contains the following installers:

Printer Driver—Adobe PostScript printer driver and PPD installer

Fiery Link

Fonts

Setting up the GA-1040 as a PostScript printer

To set up the GA-1040 as a PostScript printer, you must install the Adobe PostScript printer driver, and the PPD file that corresponds to your printer. The Adobe PostScript printer driver and PPD files are provided on the User Software CD.

Printer drivers provide a way to communicate information on print jobs between your applications, the GA-1040, and any other PostScript printer connected to your computer. You can use the following procedures if you are installing from the User Software CD whether you are installing from the User Software CD or with printer files downloaded using TopAccess.

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Toshiba e Studio45/35 manual Installing Mac OS software, Setting up the GA-1040 as a PostScript printer