Lexmark 280 User Manual

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Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly

To print to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and

create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.

1

Install a PPD file on the computer:

a

Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the CD or DVD drive.

b

Double-click the installer package for the printer.

c

From the Welcome screen, click Continue.

d

Click Continue again after viewing the Readme file.

e

Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the

agreement.

f

Select a Destination, and then click Continue.

g

From the Easy Install screen, click Install.

h

Type the user password, and then click OK.
All necessary software is installed on the computer.

i

Click Restart when installation is complete.

2

Add the printer:

a

For IP printing:

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 the Utilities folder.

3

Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.

4

From the Printer List, choose Add.

5

Click IP.

6

Type in the IP address of your printer in the Address field.

7

Click Add.

b

For AppleTalk printing:

In Mac OS X version 10.5

1

From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.

2

Click Print & Fax.

3

Click +.

4

Click AppleTalk.

5

Select the printer from the list.

6

Click Add.

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