Creating a queue in
Print Center
(Macintosh OS X)
Note: A PPD file provides
detailed information about
the capabilities of a printer to
your Macintosh computer.
Note: A PPD for your printer
is also available in a
downloadable software
package from our Lexmark
Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
9 Specify a printer name, and then click Save. Your printer is now
saved as a desktop printer.
1 Install a printer PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on your
computer.
a Insert the drivers CD.
b Double-click Mac OS X, and then double-click the installer
package for your printer.
c On the Authorization screen, choose Click the lock to make
changes.
d Enter your password, and then click OK.
e Click Continue on the Welcome screen and again after you
view the Readme file.
f On the license agreement screen, click Continue, and then
click Agree to accept the license agreement.
g Select a Destination, and then click Continue.
h On the Easy Install screen, click Install. All the necessary
files are installed on your computer.
i Click Close when installation is complete.
2 Open Finder, click Applications, and then click Utilities.
3 Double-click Print Center.
4 Do one of the following:
If your USB-attached printer appears in the Printer List, you can
quit Print Center. A queue has been created for your printer.
If your USB-attached printer does not appear in the Printer List,
make sure the USB cable is properly connected and the printer
is turned on. After the printer appears in the Printer List, you can
quit Print Center.
UNIX/Linux Local printing is supported on many UNIX and Linux platforms, such
as Sun Solaris and Red Hat.
Install drivers for local printing
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