Installing Software For Network Printing - Lexmark 650dn - T B/W Laser Printer Information Manual

Mac instructions for network-attached printers

Installing software for network printing

To print to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and create a
print queue in Print & Fax, Print Center, or Printer Setup Utility.
1
Install a PPD file on the computer:
a
Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
b
Double-click the installer package for the printer.
c
From the Welcome screen, click Continue, and then click Continue again after viewing the Readme file.
d
Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement.
e
Select a Destination, and then click Continue.
f
From the Easy Install screen, click Install.
g
Enter the user password, and then click OK.
All the necessary software is installed on the computer.
h
Click Close when installation is complete.
2
Create a print queue:
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For IP printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5
a
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
b
Click Print & Fax.
c
Click +.
d
Select the printer from the list.
e
Click Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
a
From the Go menu, choose Applications.
b
Double-click Utilities.
c
Double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
d
From the Printer List, click Add.
e
Select the printer from the list.
f
Click Add.
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For AppleTalk printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5
a
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
b
Click Print & Fax.
c
Click +.
d
Click AppleTalk.
e
Select the printer from the list.
f
Click Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
a
From the Go menu, choose Applications.
b
Double-click Utilities.
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