Macintosh

9.Select the PostScript Printer Description file and provide configuration information. You can also select the Auto Setup button, then Macintosh automatically attempts to determine the correct settings for the Phaser printer.

Note

Certain utilities, such as Adobe Font Downloader, are not compatible with PhaserPort for Mac OS software because they attempt to directly communicate with the printer using the AppleTalk protocol. If you use Mac OS software, create an AppleTalk desktop printer, then delete this printer after running and exiting the non-compatible software.

Quick Install Steps for Mac OS X, Version 10.1

Requirements

Verify that you are running Mac OS X, version 10.1. The previous versions of Mac OS X do not fully support PostScript printing and printer features.

Setting up the Macintosh Ethernet Port for TCP/IP or AppleTalk

Perform the following procedure to set up your Macintosh for TCP/IP:

1.Select Network from the System Preferences application, then select TCP/IP.

2.Select Built-In Ethernet from the Active Ports menu.

3.Specify how you will obtain the IP address from the TCP/IP tab:

Manually: Specify the IP address, Subnet Mask, Router Address, and Name Server Address in the dialog box.

DHCP: If you wish to use AppleTalk, select the AppleTalk tab and verify that the Make AppleTalk Active box is selected.

4.Close the dialog box.

Creating an LPR Printer with Mac OS X, Version 10.1

1.Open the Print Center Utility. (This utility is found in a directory called Utilities in the Applications directory.)

2.Select Add Printer, then select LPR Printers Using IP from the pull-down menu.

3.Enter the printer's IP address or host name in the LPR Printer’s Address field.

4.Enter PS (use upper-case) in the Queue field, then click OK.

5.Select the appropriate PPD from the list in the Printer Model drop-down list. If your printer’s PPD is not listed, install it from the Printer Installer and Utilities CD-ROM.

6.Click Add to complete the configuration.

Creating an AppleTalk Printer with Mac OS X, Version 10.1

1.Verify that AppleTalk is enabled in System Preferences.

2.Open the Print Center Utility. (This utility is found in a directory called Utilities in the Applications.)

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6250 specifications

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