Chapter 3 - Installation and Operation, Macintosh
Installing the printer driver
Before you can use your printer, you need to install the
correct printer driver software so that your computer
can work with the printer.
This chapter describes how to install the supplied
printer driver for an Apple Macintosh. These directions
assume that you are familiar with normal Macintosh
operations, such as using the mouse and menus. Please
refer to the User's Guide that came with your
Macintosh if you need information about general
Macintosh operations.
Purpose of the printer driver
The printer driver is software that enables your
computer to control the printer. When printing from any
application, you must select a printer driver that
matches the printer being used in order to ensure
accurate printing results. To take advantage of the many
features of this printer, select the correct printer driver
before creating your documents.
Chapter 3 - Installation and Operation, Macintosh
Preparing for installation
Before installing the printer driver, check your hard
disk with the Disk First Aid utility to make sure that it
has no serious problems. Refer to the Macintosh User
Guide for information about using Disk First Aid.
Turn on the power
Turn your printer and computer on or off in the
following order;
• Push the power button on the printer to turn it on.
• Turn on your computer.
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