For Macintosh Users - Lexmark 280 User Manual

For Macintosh users

1
Allow the network DHCP server to assign an IP address to the printer.
2
Print the network setup page from the printer. For information on printing a network setup page, see "Printing
a network setup page" on page 37.
3
Locate the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section of the network setup page. You will need the IP address if you
are configuring access for computers on a different subnet than the printer.
4
Install the drivers and add the printer.
a
Install a PPD file on the computer:
1
Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the CD or DVD drive.
2
Double-click the installer package for the printer.
3
From the Welcome screen, click Continue.
4
Click Continue again after viewing the Readme file.
5
Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the
agreement.
6
Select a Destination, and then click Continue.
7
From the Easy Install screen, click Install.
8
Type the user password, and then click OK.
All the necessary software is installed on the computer.
9
Click Restart when installation is complete.
b
Add the printer:
For IP printing:
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In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
1
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2
Click Print & Fax.
3
Click +.
4
Click IP.
5
Type in the IP address of your printer in the Address field.
6
Click Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
1
From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
2
Double-click Utilities.
3
Double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
4
From the Printer List, click Add.
5
Click IP.
6
Type in the IP address of your printer in the Address field.
7
Click Add.
For AppleTalk printing:
•
In Mac OS X version 10.5
1
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2
Click Print & Fax.
Additional printer setup
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