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This chapter explains how to install the PPD file to enable printing from a Macintosh and how to configure the printer 
driver settings.
☞MAC OS X: this page 
(v10.1.5, v10.2.8, v10.3.9, v10.4 - v10.4.8)
☞MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2: page 34
MAC OS X
1Insert the Software CD-ROM into your 
computers CD-ROM drive.
Insert the Software CD-ROM that shows Disc 2 on the 
front of the CD-ROM.
2Double-click the [CD-ROM] icon ( ) on 
the desktop.
3Double-click the [MacOSX] folder.
Before installing the software, be sure...

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7The License Agreement window will 
appear. Make sure that you understand 
the contents of the license agreement 
and then click the [Continue] button.
A message will appear asking you if you agree to the 
terms of the license. Click the [Agree] button.
8Select the hard drive where the PPD file 
will be installed and click the [Continue] 
button.
Be sure to select the hard drive on which your operating 
system is installed.
9Click the [Install] button.
Installation begins.
10When the message...

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14Configure the printer driver.
 The procedure for configuring the printer driver varies depending on the operating system version. The procedure for versions 
10.4 - 10.4.8 and the procedure for other versions are explained separately below.
 The machine can print using the IPP function. If you wish to use the IPP function, see Printing using the IPP function (page 
33) to configure the printer driver settings.
(1) Click the [Default Browser] icon.
If multiple AppleTalk zones are...

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15Display printer information.
(1) Click the machines name.
(2) Click [Show Info].
If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Show 
Info] from the [Printers] menu.
16Select the machine configuration.
If you selected [Auto Select] in (3) of step 14, the 
machine configuration is detected and automatically 
configured. Check the configured settings to make sure 
they are correct.
(1) Select [Installable Options].
(2) Select the options that are installed on 
the machine.
(3) Click the [Apply...

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XPrinting using the IPP function
The machine can print using the IPP function. When the machine is in a remote location, this function can be used in 
place of the fax function to print a higher quality image than a fax. If you wish to use the IPP function, follow these steps 
to select the PPD file when configuring the printer driver (step 14 on page 31).
(1) Click the [IP Printer] icon.
(2) Select [Internet Printing Protocol] in 
Protocol. Enter the address of the 
machine (IP address or...

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MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2
1Insert the Software CD-ROM into your 
computers CD-ROM drive.
Insert the Software CD-ROM that shows Disc 2 on the 
front of the CD-ROM.
2Double-click the [CD-ROM] icon ( ) on 
the desktop.
3Double-click the [MacOS] folder.
Before installing the software, be sure to read ReadMe 
First. ReadMe First is in the [US-English] folder 
([English] folder in areas other than the U.S.) in the 
[Readme] folder.
4Double-click the [Installer] icon ( ).
5Click the [Install] button.
6The License...

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10Select the PPD file.
(1) Click the PPD file for your model.
(2) Click the [Select] button.
11Make sure that the machine is selected 
in the Select a PostScript Printer list 
and then click the [Setup] button.
12Click the [Configure] button.
13Select the machine configuration.
(1) Select the options that are installed on 
the machine.
(2) Click the [OK] button.
14Click the [OK] button in the window of 
step 12 to close the window.
15Click the close box ( ) to close the 
Chooser....

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This chapter provides solutions to problems that are frequently encountered when installing the software, and explains 
how to remove the software and change the printer driver port.
IF THE SOFTWARE CANNOT BE INSTALLED
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND 
USEFUL INFORMATION
ProblemPoint to checkSolution
The software cannot 
be installed.Is there sufficient free space on your 
hard drive?Delete any unneeded files and applications to increase 
free space on your hard drive.
Are you using an operating system that 
is...

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IF THE SOFTWARE CANNOT BE INSTALLED
The machine is not 
detected (when 
connected to a 
network).Is the machine power on? If the machine is powered off, it will not be detected. 
Switch on the main power switch and power switch in 
that order. (In Windows, search again after powering on 
the machine.)
Is your computer connected correctly to 
the machine?Make sure that the cable is connected securely to the 
LAN connectors on your computer and the machine.
Check the connections at the hub as well....

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THE PRINTER DRIVER CANNOT BE INSTALLED 
(WINDOWS 2000/XP/SERVER 2003)
If the printer driver cannot be installed on Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, follow the steps below to check your 
computer settings.
1Click the [start] button and then click 
[Control Panel].
In Windows 2000, click the [Start] button, point to 
[Settings], and click [Control Panel].
2Click [Performance and Maintenance] 
and then [System].
In Windows 2000, double-click the [System] icon.
3Click the [Hardware] tab and then the 
[Driver...