Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers

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NOTE: 

When using AppleTalk, Installable Options are automatically set up. You do not have to change 

the settings.

5.

Close the 

Chooser

.

Setting the Printer Driver (for USB Connection)

If the printer is connected to your computer via a USB port, you will have to launch the 

Desktop 

Printer Utility

 and register the printer as a 

Desktop Printer

. 

1.

Turn on the printer.

2.

Start the 

Desktop Printer Utility

.

The 

New Desktop Printer

 dialog box appears.

NOTE: 

The Desktop Printer Utility is located in the AdobePS Components folder on your Macintosh HD. 

If there is no Desktop Printer Utility in the AdobePS Components folder, install Adobe PS 8.8 by using Full 

Installation.

3.

Select 

AdobePS

 from the 

With

 list box, and select 

Printer (USB)

 from the 

Create Desktop

list, then click 

OK

.

4.

Click 

Change

 under 

USB Printer Selection

 in the dialog box.

5.

Select your printer from the list, and then click 

OK

.

6.

Click 

Auto

Setup

 under 

PostScript

™ 

Printer Description (PPD) File

.

The program automatically searches for the PPD file and displays it under the printer icon.

NOTE: 

If the PPD file is incorrect, click Change, and then select the correct PPD file.

7.

Click 

Create

 at the bottom of the dialog box.

8.

Click 

Save

 in the dialog box confirming that the settings are saved.

9.

Specify the desktop printer name and target location, then click 

Save

.

The created printer icon is displayed at the specified location.

10.

To use the options, see "Configuring Settings" on page 30.

NOTE: 

When using a USB cable, Installable Options are automatically set up. You do not have to change 

the settings. Set 

Adobe Protocol

 as 

RAW

 in 

Configure

-

USB

 from operator panel of printer.