E-Studio 281c and MAC OS X

[Sbarro]

I will be installing e281c on Mac OS X.
I don't have much experience in Mac.
Can you tell me is there anything i should know before installation ?
Any traps or additional software ?
Here in Poland Mac is very rare so i don't have any support.

[iMind]

I will be installing e281c on Mac OS X.
I don't have much experience in Mac.
Can you tell me is there anything i should know before installation ?
Any traps or additional software ?
Here in Poland Mac is very rare so i don't have any support.

dependes on what OS X, Panther10 10.1\Jaguar10.2\Tiger 10.3 or Leopard 10.4, remember that apple only works with adobe postscript cards, or with CUPS - gutenprint but only available for some machines.
if you have difficulty in setting up IP address just activate appletalk no the machine and network

[iMind]

dependes on what OS X, PantherJaguar or tiger, remember that apple only works with adobe postscript cards, or with CUPS - gutenprint but only available for some machines.
if you have difficulty in setting up IP address just activate appletalk no the machine and network

Add Printers to Mac OS Panther (Basic)

Step 1:
Access the "Printer Setup Utility" by double-clicking its icon in "Applications/Utilities," or via the "Print & Fax System Preferences" pane. The latter method will bring up box with a button labeled "Set Up Printers". You should click here.

Step 2:
Click the "Add" button in the resulting "Printer List." If the "Printer List" is not immediately visible, select "Show Printer List" from the "View" menu.

Step 3:
Review the drop-down menu at the top of the dialog box, as it will list the seven basic ways to add printers to Mac OS Panther: AppleTalk, Bluetooth, IP Printing, Open Directory, Rendezvous, USB and Windows Printing.

Step 4:
Select your connection method, which will result in a second drop-down menu appearing for some connection types, plus a list area for all connection types.

Step 5:
Make the appropriate choices in the second drop-down menu to finish locating the printer, then select it from the resulting list that will appear below the drop-down menus.

Step 6:
Make your final selection from the third drop-down menu, which is at the bottom of the window for all connection types. This is where you choose your actual, specific printer model.
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
How to add a USB printer

If your printer does not appear in the Printer pop-up menu, find and install the appropriate driver. Check any CD-ROM discs included with the printer, or the website of your printer's manufacturer. Only users with an administrator account can install software.

You can also open the Printer List window from Printer Center (Mac OS X 10.2.8 or earlier) or the Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, or later).

Check the Printer menu again after installing the software. If the printer does not appear, you may need to do this:

1. Make sure the printer is connected to your computer, plugged in, and turned on.
2. For Mac OS X 10.2.8 or earlier, from the Printer menu in the print dialog choose Edit Printer List. The Printer List window appears.
3. For Mac OS X 10.3 or later, choose Show Printer List from the View menu. The Printer List window appears.
4. Click the Add Printer button.
5. Choose USB from the first pop-up menu.
6. Select your printer from the list.
7. Click Add.
8. Close the Printer List window.

How to add a network printer (AppleTalk or LPR)

Adding an AppleTalk or LPR network printer is very similar to adding a USB printer. In Step 4 above, you would choose AppleTalk or "LPR Printers using IP" from the pop-up menu. From there, the setup differs slightly.

AppleTalk printer


AppleTalk must be enabled in Network preferences. If your network uses AppleTalk zones, choose one from a second pop-up menu that appears.



LPR printer


You must enter the printer's IP address or DNS name.

If you're printing to a queue, deselect the checkbox for "Use Default Queue on Server", then type the queue's name. If not, leave the checkbox selected.

You can select your printer from the Printer Model menu or leave it at Generic. In essence, are selecting a PPD file.

His will help

[Sbarro]

I have confess you that a year ago we did installation of e160 on this MAC but i already forgot everything and second this is completely different machine.
I'm very grateful for this tutorial.

[iMind]

I have confess you that a year ago we did installation of e160 on this MAC but i already forgot everything and second this is completely different machine.
I'm very grateful for this tutorial.

[Sbarro]

OK