12 | Introduction
Caution: Using an
improperly shielded
cable—especially a cable
more than 10 feet (3 m)
long—may cause the
printer to malfunction.
Note: USB 2.0 is
required to run the
printer at full speed.
OS X System Requirements
To use your printer in either a stand-alone or peer-to-peer network
environment, your Mac should meet these requirements:
OS X 10.5.8 or higher
•
PowerPC
®
G5, Intel
•
At least 2GB of RAM (4GB or more recommended)
•
At least 50GB of free hard disk space for software and processing files
•
Quad-speed (4×) or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the
•
printer software
For USB connection: a compliant USB Hi-Speed 2.0 port and a
•
shielded USB "AB" cable from Series A (computer) to Series B (printer),
up to 10 feet long
For network connection: Standard Ethernet 100Base-T/10Base-TX
•
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, or higher processor