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Chapter 3, Installing the Software
Software Requirements
For Macintosh computers to connect to the printer, they must
meet three software requirements:
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The operating system must be Mac OS 7.1 or higher.
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The standard Macintosh LaserWriter printer driver must
be installed.
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The NEC SuperScript 1450 PPD must be installed.
Hardware Requirements
Hardware requirements are categorized into requirements
for the Macintosh and requirements for the printer.
Macintosh Hardware Requirements
The hardware required by your Macintosh is based on how
you plan on connecting it to the printer. The connection can
be made by using Apple LocalTalk or by using a network.
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To directly connect to the printer using LocalTalk, your
Macintosh must have a LocalTalk port. A LocalTalk cable
is then used for connecting the port directly to the
printer. The cable is not supplied with the printer, but is
available at your local computer hardware store.
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If using a network to connect to the printer, your
Macintosh must has a Network Interface Card (NIC) and
the appropriate cable to connect the NIC to your
network.
Printer Hardware Requirements
To receive print jobs from a Macintosh computer, the printer
must be upgraded so that it can process the PostScript printer
language, and also be upgraded to use either a LocalTalk or a
network connection.
For detailed information about the following upgrades, see
Chapter 8, “Printer Options.” For ordering information, see
Chapter 10, “Technical Support.”
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Since Macintosh computers send their print jobs to printers
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If you plan on connecting your Macintosh to the printer
through a network and you do not have a USB, the 10/
100Base-TX Network Interface Kit must be installed in the
printer.
Installing the Software
Software installation involves installing the LaserWriter
printer driver and SuperScript 1450 PPD.
Installing the LaserWriter Printer Driver
The LaserWriter printer driver is standard to the Mac OS 7.1
and higher. Check the Macintosh Chooser to assure that it is
installed. If it isn’t, use the Mac OS help system for
information about installing it.
Installing the SuperScript 1450 PPD
The SuperScript 1450 PPD is installed from the SuperScript
1400 Series Solutions CD.
To install the SuperScript 1450 PPD:
1.
Insert the SuperScript 1400 Series Solutions CD into your
Macintosh and the SS1450 window will appear.
2.
Double-click the SuperScript 1450 Installer icon to begin
installing the PPD. Follow the instructions presented on
the monitor.
3.
From the Apple menu, point to Control Panels then click
AppleTalk
to open the AppleTalk dialog box.
4.
From the Connect Via drop-down list, select Printer Port
if connecting with a LocalTalk cable, or select Ethernet if
using a network connection.
note:
If the computer is connected to a network,
selecting Printer Port will disconnect communication with
the network.
5.
From the Apple menu, select Chooser to open the
Chooser window.
6.
From the left pane of the Chooser window, select
LaserWriter
and the NEC SuperScript 1450 will appear
in the right pane of the window.
7.
Click Create to setup the printer. When created, the NEC
SuperScript 1450 icon will appear on the desktop.
8.
Close the Chooser window.
Summary of Contents for SuperScript 1450
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