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Using a LaserWriter 8.x driver
Some printer drivers use PostScript printer description files (PPDs) to get
information about a specific printer. The following instructions are for using
the printer with the LaserWriter 8.x driver; follow manufacturer's
instructions when using other drivers.
Click on the following topics for more information:
Installing a LaserWriter 8.x driver
Setting up a LaserWriter 8.x driver with a Phaser 550 printer
Using a LaserWriter 8.x driver with a Phaser 550 printer
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Summary of Contents for Xerox LaserWriter 8.x driver
- Page 1 Using a LaserWriter 8.x driver Some printer drivers use PostScript printer description files (PPDs) to get information about a specific printer. The following instructions are for using the printer with the LaserWriter 8.x driver; follow manufacturer’s instructions when using other drivers. Click on the following topics for more information: Installing a LaserWriter 8.x driver Setting up a LaserWriter 8.x driver with a Phaser 550 printer...
- Page 2 Installing a LaserWriter 8.x driver Note During installation, the LaserWriter 8.x driver leaves other versions of the LaserWriter driver (such as 7.x and 6.x) intact, but overwrites an earlier version of the LaserWriter 8.x driver. The LaserWriter 8.x driver software is available from Apple Computer; see your local Apple dealer for details.
- Page 3 Setting up a LaserWriter 8.x driver with a Phaser 550 printer The LaserWriter 8.x driver uses printer-specific PPDs (PostScript Printer Description files) for information on a printer’s page sizes, printing options, and media type options. To use the LaserWriter 8.x driver with a Phaser 550 printer, do the following steps depending on the version of the driver you are using.
- Page 4 Setting up the LaserWriter 8.3 driver Follow the instructions in Using the Installer to install the PPD printer description files. Select one of the standard options to automatically install all of the printer’s software, or select the PPD files for drivers and applications option. Open the Chooser.
- Page 5 Highlight one of the following PPD files and click Select: Use the TK550171.PPD file with the standard version of the printer (with 17 fonts). Use the TK550391.PPD file with the printer’s extended features option (with 39 fonts). Note If you are not sure of the number of fonts installed in your printer, the printer’s startup page lists the number of fonts installed.
- Page 6 Setting up an earlier version (8.0, 8.1, 8.2) the LaserWriter 8.x driver Follow the instructions in Using the Installer to install the PPD printer description files. Select one of the standard options to automatically install all of the printer’s software, or select the PPD files for drivers and applications option.
- Page 7 Click the Select PPD button; the Printer Descriptions folder in the Extensions folder, inside the System Folder, is displayed. Highlight one of the following PPD files you installed in Step 1, and click Select: Use the TK550171.PPD file with the standard version of the printer (with 17 fonts).
- Page 8 Note If the information under Printer Model is not an exact match, use the closest printer name, and call Tektronix Customer Support in the U.S. and Canada at 1-800-835-6100 for the latest PPD file. Outside the U.S. and Canada, contact your local Tektronix reseller.
- Page 9 Using a LaserWriter 8.x driver with a Phaser 550 printer From the File menu, open the Page Setup dialog box. Use the Paper pop-up menu to select the printer’s supported paper sizes. From the File menu, open the Print dialog box. Select media options and paper trays in the Paper Source field.
- Page 10 The LaserWriter 8.3 driver offers ColorSync options.
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Page 11: Using The Installer
Using the Installer To install the printer’s software, follow this procedure: Disable virus detection software before starting the Installer application. Either refer to the virus software’s documentation for instructions, or Restart the Macintosh while holding down the Shift key to start the computer with extensions off. Use either the Phaser 550 diskettes or CD-ROM. - Page 12 If you click the Standard button, the following dialog box appears. This option installs the Standard printer software. Source: 070-9117-00 C2...