Apple Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS - Manual (Page 39)

Setting up for DOS-based printing
If you will be printing from DOS applications only, you do not need to install
any of the software that came with the printer. However, to print from a DOS
application, you must first install the DOS PostScript driver if one exists for
your DOS application. The DOS PostScript driver is usually supplied with the
DOS application. Follow your application’s instructions for installation and
printing. See also “DOS Notes” in Chapter 6 of this update.
IMPORTANT This is a PostScript-only printer. Print jobs sent in another
language, such as PCL, will not print. Be sure to send only PostScript files
from the DOS prompt. Otherwise your print job will not print.
Setting up for parallel port printing
Your printer comes with an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel port that requires
an IEEE 1284-compliant cable to connect the printer to your computer.
Purchase the correct cable, part number M4235ZM/A, from an Apple-
authorized dealer.
By default, your printer’s parallel port is ready to receive data, and you should
not need to make any changes to either your computer’s or the printer’s
parallel port setting.
Installing the printer software for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1
As the printer administrator, you must install the printer software on each
computer that will print to the printer. You can do so by using the installation
program that comes on the software disks included with the printer.
Note: Be sure you have Windows on your computer, before installing the
printer software.
To install the Windows printer software, follow these steps. These instructions
assume that you have a mouse or similar pointing device. If you do not, see
the instructions that came with Windows to find out how to perform these
steps using a keyboard.
25 Setting Up the Printer for Windows, DOS, and NetWare Users