Mac OS 8.6–9.x
Note:
Installing the custom
PPD is required only if this is
the first time the printer has
been set up. If the printer
was previously installed, go
on to "Step 2: Create a
desktop printer" on page 54.
Step 1: Install a custom PPD file
1
Insert the drivers CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2
Double-click Classic.
3
Double-click the Lexmark Installer icon.
4
Select the language of your operating system, and then click
OK.
5
Click Install to install the PPD file for your printer.
Step 2: Create a desktop printer
1
In the Chooser, select the LaserWriter 8 driver.
2
If you have a routed network, select the default zone from the
list. If you don't know which zone to select, look on the Network
Setup page under AppleTalk for Zone.
3
Select the new printer from the list.
4
If you don't know which printer to select, look on the Network
Setup page under the AppleTalk heading to find the default
name of the printer.
5
Click Create.
6
Make sure there is an icon next to the printer name in the
Chooser.
7
Close the Chooser window.
8
Verify printer installation.
a
Click the desktop printer icon you just created.
b
Choose Printing
•
If the PPD file displayed in the PPD file portion of the
menu is correct for your printer, printer setup is complete.
•
If the PPD file displayed in the PPD file portion of the
menu is not correct for your printer, repeat "Step 1: Install
a custom PPD file" on page 55.
Install drivers for network printing
54
Change Setup.