Macintosh Setup 2-1Chapter 2 - Macintosh SetupIntroductionThis chapter describes your printer’s Macintosh setup, including connecting to theEthernet port, as well as installing utilities, drivers, your printer’s PPD (PostScriptPrinter Description), and related files. It also describes using your browser to accessprinter features and using Adobe Downloader.Before beginning setup, you should be familiar with standard Macintosh procedures.Port Connection: Ethernet PortTo connect to the Ethernet port1. Turn off your computer.RJ-45ConnectorEthernet PortFig. 2.1 Connect to Ethernet Port2. Connect one end of the CAT 5 Ethernet cable to your printer’s Ethernet port(fig. 2.1).3. Connect the cable’s other end to the appropriate port on your network ordirectly to a computer if you are using a crossover patch cable.Before using your printer, set it up for your network environment and configure theEthernet interface. See the next section for details.Configuring EtherTalkEthernet is a multiple protocol medium that allows you to run several network protocolsconcurrently. An EtherTalk network allows you to run the AppleTalk protocol on aphysical base which can be three to five times faster than a LocalTalk network.
