Network Printing From The Macintosh; Macos 8 Or 9 Configuration - NETGEAR FR114P Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the Model FR114P, FR114W and FM114P Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall

Network Printing from the Macintosh

Macintosh computers can connect to a TCP/IP network printer using the Line Printer Remote
(LPR) protocol. LPR printing can be set up on any Macintosh that has Desktop Printing installed
or available. Desktop Printing is supported on MacOS versions beginning from 8.1. LaserWriter8
version 8.5.1 or higher is also required.

MacOS 8 or 9 Configuration

To configure the Macintosh to use the print server, follow these steps:
From the Apple Extras folder, under Apple LaserWriter Software, launch the Desktop Printing
1.
Utility.
A new window titled New Desktop Printer will appear.
Select LaserWriter 8 in the 'With' drop-down menu.
2.
Select Printer (LPR) and click OK.
3.
A new window titled Untitled 1 will open.
If the PostScript Printer Description does not match your printer, click Change... and select
4.
your actual printer.
If your printer model does not appear, click the Generic button.
Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window.
5.
In the LPR Printer Selection box, click Change...
6.
In the Printer Address field, type the name or IP address of the firewall.
7.
The IP address will usually be 192.168.0.1.
You can leave the Queue Name blank.
Click Verify to make sure your computer can see the printer.
8.
You should see the IP address displayed above the button. If no IP address appears, check that
you have correctly typed the queue name or IP Address.
Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window.
9.
At the bottom of the Untitled 1 dialog box, click 'Create...'.
10.
When prompted, rename the printer with a descriptive name and click Save.
11.
A printer icon should now appear on your desktop.
Quit the Desktop Printer Utility.
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Print Server 7-9