Configuring lpr printing, Removing generic ppds, Configuring lpr printing -4 – Xerox WorkCentre 7655-7665-7675-2530 User Manual

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Installing and Configuring PPDs in OS 9

Configuring LPR Printing

LPR printing is set up using the Desktop Printer Utility in OS 9.

To set up LPR printing in OS 9:

1

From the drive, access /Apple Extras/Apple LaserWriter Software.

2

Double-click the Desktop Printer Utility. The New Desktop Printer dialog appears.

3

Select a printer driver to use for LPR printing from the pull-down menu.

4

Select Printer (LPR) from the options to create a desktop printer using LPR printing. Click OK.

A dialog appears that enables you to:

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confirm or change the PPD file. Click Change to locate and select a PPD.

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confirm or change the LPR printer selection.

If you have not specified the LPR printer to which you are printing (using domain name or IP
address), click Change. A dialog opens for you to type in the domain name or IP address and queue
for your printer. Click Verify, then click OK.

5

Click Create. Type a name for the printer.

6

Click OK.

7

Click Save. A printer icon appears on your desktop.

8

Access an application and select the printer to view print options and test the printer.

Removing Generic PPDs

Remove the PPDs by manually deleting them from the system. Always remove PPDs prior to installing
updated/new versions.

To remove PPDs from OS 9:

1

Select the desktop icon for the associated Xerox system you are removing and drag it to the Trash.

2

Open the /System Folder/Extensions/Printer Descriptions folder.

3

Select the PPD files for the Xerox system and drag the files to the Trash.

4

Empty the Trash.

The Xerox generic PPD is removed.

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If the Desktop Printer Utility icon is grayed out, restart your computer and begin again with

Step 1.

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