Installing The Software - NEC SuperScript 1800 User Manual

Printer Hardware Requirements
To receive print jobs from a Macintosh computer, the printer
must be upgraded so that it can process the PostScript printer
language, and also be upgraded to use either a LocalTalk or a
network connection.
For detailed information about the following upgrades, see
Chapter 8, "Printer Options." For ordering information, see
Chapter 10, "Technical Support."
P S L 2 U
OST CRIPT EVEL PGRADE
Since Macintosh computers send their print jobs to printers
in the PostScript language, the SuperScript 1800 must be
upgraded with the PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit.
A L T I
PPLE OCAL ALK NTERFACE
Apple LocalTalk involves connecting the computer and
printer directly to each other using a LocalTalk cable. If you
plan on using this connection method, the LocalTalk and Serial
Interface Upgrade Kit must be installed in the printer.
N I U
ETWORK NTERFACE PGRADE
If you plan on connecting your Macintosh to the printer
through a network, the 10/100Base-TX Network Interface Kit
must be installed in the printer.

Installing the Software

Software installation involves installing the LaserWriter
printer driver and SuperScript 1800 PPD.
Installing the LaserWriter Printer Driver
The LaserWriter printer driver is standard to the Mac OS 7.1
and higher. Check the Macintosh Chooser to assure that it is
installed. If it isn't, use the Mac OS help system for
information about installing it.
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Installing the SuperScript 1800 PPD
The SuperScript 1800 PPD is installed from the SuperScript
1800 Solutions CD.
To install the SuperScript 1800 PPD:
1. Insert the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into your
Macintosh and the SS1800 window will appear.
2. Double-click the SuperScript 1800 Installer icon to begin
installing the PPD. Follow the instructions presented on
the monitor.
3. From the Apple menu, point to Control Panels then click
AppleTalk to open the AppleTalk dialog box.
4. From the Connect Via drop-down list, select Printer Port
if connecting with a LocalTalk cable, or select Ethernet if
using a network connection.
note:
If the computer is connected to a network,
selecting Printer Port will disconnect communication with
the network.
5. From the Apple menu, select Chooser to open the
Chooser window.
6. From the left pane of the Chooser window, select
LaserWriter and the NEC SuperScript 1800 will appear
in the right pane of the window.
7. Click Create to setup the printer. When created, the NEC
SuperScript 1800 icon will appear on the desktop.
8. Close the Chooser window.
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