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Printing Guide — Installing Client Software for Macintosh 169
Installing Client Software for Macintosh
NOTE: • Printing from Macintosh is available only when the Network Interface Card is
installed.
Please refer to following instructions for configuring printing systems on Macintosh computers.
P.169 "About Client Software for Macintosh"
P.169 "Planning for Installation"
P.169 "Installing the Printer on Mac OS 8.6/9.x"
P.176 "Installing the Printer on Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later"
About Client Software for Macintosh
PostScript Printer Description File
The Macintosh PPD (PostScript Printer Description) file contains information about control-
ler-specific features. There are two PPD files provided in the Client1 CD-ROM: one is for Mac
OS 8.6/9.x and the other is for Mac OS X.
Information within the PPD file for Mac OS 8.6/9.x works in conjunction with the standard
Macintosh LaserWriter 8 printer driver version 8.6.5 (or later). This Macintosh PPDs are sup-
plied for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x and it also supports Mac OS X 10.1/10.2 Classic mode.
Information within the PPD file for Mac OS X works in conjunction with the Print Center on
Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later.
Planning for Installation
System Requirements
To install the printer drivers on a Mac OS computer, the following environment is required.
Display Resolution: 1028 x 768 dots or more
OS: Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, Mac OS X 10.1 (Classic), Mac OS X 10.2 (Classic)
Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later
Protocol: TCP/IP or AppleTalk (Ethernet)
Printer Driver: LaserWriter 8 printer driver version 8.6.5 or later
(not required for Mac OS X)
NOTE:
• Mac OS X 10.2 and its earlier versions of Mac OS X are supported in Classic mode
using the PPD file for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x. This equipment also provides the PPD file
for Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later.
Installing the Printer on Mac OS 8.6/9.x
Installing the Macintosh PPD File
The Macintosh PPD file that is provided in the Client1 CD-ROM can be installed by copying it
to the System Folder: Extensions: Printer Descriptions folder.
This PPD file supports printing from Mac OS X 8.6 or 9.x, and these operating systems running
on the Mac OS X 10.1/10.2 Classic Mode.