Apple LaserWriter 12/640 PS - Manual (Page 6)

Connecting the printer 16
Connecting to a LocalTalk network 17
Connecting directly to a single Mac OS computer 19
Connecting to an Ethernet network 20
Connecting to a Windows or DOS computer with a parallel cable 22
Connecting the power and turning on the printer 24
Saving energy 26
Adjusting communication settings 27
Why customize communication settings? 27
How to customize communication settings 28
What to do next 28
2 Setting Up the Printer for Mac OS Users 29
Before you begin 30
System requirements 30
Initial AppleTalk setup 30
Step 1: Installing the printer software 31
Step 2: Choosing the printer 35
Step 3: Naming the printer and setting its zone 36
Step 4: Making sure everything is working 36
What to do next 37
Configuring the printer 37
Using the Apple Printer Utility 37
Opening the Apple Printer Utility 39
Quitting the Apple Printer Utility 41
Viewing printer information 41
Naming the printer 42
Downloading fonts to the printer 43
Removing fonts 44
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