NEC 4650N - Manual (Page 64)

58 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s Guide
M ACINTOSH R EQUIREMENTS
This section describes the hardware and software
requirements for Macintosh computers to connect with
SuperScript color laser printers.
Software Requirements
For Macintosh computers to connect to the printer, they must
meet the following requirements.
• EtherTalk software must be installed in your computer
and active.
• The operating system must be Mac OS 7.1 or higher.
• The standard LaserWriter 8 printer driver must be
installed. Check the Chooser in the Apple menu to assure
that it is installed. If it isn’t, use the Mac OS help system
for information about installing it.
• The standard Apple Script program must be installed
and active before configuring your network
configuration.
• The NEC SuperScript PPD must be installed.
Hardware Requirements
Hardware requirements are categorized into requirements
for the Macintosh and requirements for the printer.
Macintosh Hardware Requirements
• The computer must already be connected to the network
and able to communicate with the network via Ethernet.
note: PowerMacs have built-in Ethernet capabilities.
Older Macs need to have an Ethernet expansion card
installed.
• An appropriate 10/100Base-TX cable must be connected
to the Ethernet port.
Printer Hardware Requirements
• To receive print jobs from a Macintosh computer, the
printer must be an “N” model or have a SuperScript NIC
installed.
• The printer must already be connected to an Ethernet
network.