2. Installing Client Software
150 Printing Guide — Installing Client Software for Macintosh
Installing Client Software for Macintosh
Please refer to following instructions for configuring printing systems on Macintosh
computers.
 P.150 "About Client Software for Macintosh"
 P.150 "Planning for Installation"
 P.150 "Installing the Printer on Mac OS 8.6/9.x"
 P.156 "Installing the Printer on Mac OS X 10.2.4 to Mac OS X 10.3.x"
About Client Software for Macintosh
PostScript Printer Description File
The Macintosh PPD (PostScript Printer Description) file contains information about con-
troller-specific features. There are two PPD files provided in the Client Utilities CD-
ROM: one is for Mac OS 8.6/9.x and the other is for Mac OS X.
Information within the PPD file for Mac OS 8.6/9.x works in conjunction with the stan-
dard Macintosh LaserWriter 8 printer driver version 8.6.5 (or later). This Macintosh
PPDs are supplied for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x and it also supports Mac OS X 10.1/10.2 Clas-
sic mode.
Information within the PPD file for Mac OS X works in conjunction with the Print Center
on Mac OS X 10.2.4 to Mac OS X 10.3.x.
Planning for Installation
System Requirements
To install the printer drivers on a Mac OS computer, the following environment is
required.
Display Resolution: 1028 x 768 dots or more
OS: Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, Mac OS X 10.1 (Classic), Mac OS X
10.2 (Classic)
Mac OS X 10.2.4 to Mac OS X 10.3.x
Protocol: TCP/IP, AppleTalk (Ethernet), Rendezvous
Printer Driver: LaserWriter 8 printer driver version 8.6.5 or later
(not required for Mac OS X)
NOTE: Mac OS X 10.2 and its earlier versions of Mac OS X are supported in Classic mode
using the PPD file for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x. This equipment also provides the PPD file for
Mac OS X 10.2.4 to Mac OS X 10.3.x.
Installing the Printer on Mac OS 8.6/9.x
Installing the Macintosh PPD File
The Macintosh PPD file that is provided in the Client Utilities CD-ROM can be installed
by copying it to the System Folder: Extensions: Printer Descriptions folder.
This PPD file supports printing from Mac OS X 8.6 or 9.x, and these operating systems
running on the Mac OS X 10.1/10.2 Classic Mode.
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