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REQUIREMENTS FOR MACINTOSH
(For Windows requirements, see page 2.)
To use the machine as a PostScript-compatible printer for the Macintosh, the PPD file (PostScript printer description
file) must be installed in your computer. This is installed from the Software CD-ROM in the PS3 Expansion Kit AR-
PK6. Note that printing is only possible in a Macintosh environment via a network connection. Your Macintosh must
be connected to a network by means of an Ethernet port to use the machine as a printer (parallel and USB
connections are not available on the Macintosh).
To use the machine as a PostScript-compatible printer for the Macintosh, the PPD file (PostScript printer description
file) must be installed in your computer. This is installed from the Software CD-ROM in the PS3 Expansion Kit AR-
PK6. Note that printing is only possible in a Macintosh environment via a network connection. Your Macintosh must
be connected to a network by means of an Ethernet port to use the machine as a printer (parallel and USB
connections are not available on the Macintosh).
The PS3 Expansion Kit AR-PK6 Software CD-ROM contains the following software.
O PPD file
The PPD file for Macintosh is the file which a Macintosh computer refers to when using its LaserWriter printer
driver for printing.
driver for printing.
O Screen fonts
The Software CD-ROM contains the screen fonts for Macintosh. If you use the PPD file, install the screen fonts
as needed.
as needed.
Before installing the PPD file
Before installing the PPD file, check the hardware and software requirements.
• Operating system: Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, 10.1.5 and 10.2 to 10.2.8 (excluding 10.2.2), 10.3 to 10.3.3
• For other conditions such as CPU and RAM capacity, the requirements of the operating system must be
• For other conditions such as CPU and RAM capacity, the requirements of the operating system must be
satisfied.
NOTES
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If this printer is connected to the computer via a cross cable, be sure to turn on the Macintosh computer before
turning on the printer. If not, the printer will not be recognized as a network printer.
turning on the printer. If not, the printer will not be recognized as a network printer.
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Make sure that "Enable EtherTalk" in "Network settings" in the key operator programs is enabled (a checkmark
appears) (see page 12).
appears) (see page 12).
NOTE
If you are using Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, make sure that LaserWriter8 has been installed and that the "LaserWriter8"
checkbox is selected (
If you are using Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, make sure that LaserWriter8 has been installed and that the "LaserWriter8"
checkbox is selected (
) in "Extensions Manager" in "Control Panels".
REQUIREMENTS FOR MACINTOSH
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Installing the PPD file
In order to print from a Macintosh, the PPD file must be installed. To install the PPD file in your Macintosh computer,
follow the procedure below.
follow the procedure below.
Q
Installation in Mac OS X
1
Insert the PS3 Expansion Kit AR-
PK6 Software CD-ROM into your
computer's CD-ROM drive.
PK6 Software CD-ROM into your
computer's CD-ROM drive.
2
Double-click the CD-ROM icon on
the desktop.
the desktop.
3
Double-click the [MacOSX] folder.
4
Double-click the folder of the
operating system version you are
using.
operating system version you are
using.
O
In Mac OS X v10.1.5, double-click the [Version
10.1] folder.
10.1] folder.
O
In Mac OS X v10.2 to 10.2.8 (excluding 10.2.2),
double-click the [Version 10.2] folder.
double-click the [Version 10.2] folder.
O
In Mac OS X v10.3 to 10.3.3, double-click the
[Version 10.3] folder.
[Version 10.3] folder.
5
Double-click the [AR-PK6] icon.
The installer window will appear.
6
Click the [Continue] button.
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The Software License Agreement
window will appear. Make sure that
you understand the contents of the
license agreement, and then click
the [Continue] button.
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.
the terms of the license. Click the [Agree] button.
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Select the hard disk in which you
wish to install the PPD file, and
click the [Continue] button.
wish to install the PPD file, and
click the [Continue] button.
Be sure to select the hard disk in which your
operating system is installed.
operating system is installed.
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Click the [Install] button.
Begin installation of the PPD file.
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When the message "The software
was successfully installed"
appears in the installation window,
click the [Close] button.
was successfully installed"
appears in the installation window,
click the [Close] button.
This completes the installation of the PPD file.
NOTE
When the "Authenticate" window appears, enter the
password and click the "OK" button.
When the "Authenticate" window appears, enter the
password and click the "OK" button.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MACINTOSH
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Q Installation in Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2.2
1
Insert the PS3 Expansion Kit AR-
PK5 Software CD-ROM into your
computer's CD-ROM drive.
PK5 Software CD-ROM into your
computer's CD-ROM drive.
2
Double-click the CD-ROM icon on
the desktop.
the desktop.
3
Double-click the [MacOS] folder.
4
Double-click the [Installer] icon.
The installer window will appear.
5
Click the [Install] button.
6
The Software License Agreement
window will appear. Make sure that
you understand the contents of the
license agreement, and then click
the [Yes] button.
window will appear. Make sure that
you understand the contents of the
license agreement, and then click
the [Yes] button.
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Read the message in the window
that appears and click the
[Continue] button.
that appears and click the
[Continue] button.
Begin installation of the PPD file.
After the installation, a message prompting you to
restart your computer will appear. Click the [OK]
button and restart your computer.
After the installation, a message prompting you to
restart your computer will appear. Click the [OK]
button and restart your computer.
This completes the installation of the PPD file.
Installing the screen fonts in Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2.2
The screen fonts for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 are contained in the [Font] folder in the [MacOS] folder of the PS3 Expansion
Kit AR-PK6 Software CD-ROM. Install the screen fonts as needed. To install the screen fonts, copy the required
screen font suitcase folders to the [Fonts] folder under the [System Folder] of your computer.
NOTE
If any malfunction occurs due to the installation of screen fonts, delete the fonts from the system.
If any malfunction occurs due to the installation of screen fonts, delete the fonts from the system.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MACINTOSH
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Configuring the printer driver
Follow the steps below to configure the machine's printer driver.
Q Mac OS X v10.2 - 10.3.3
1
Make sure that the machine is
powered on.
powered on.
2
Select [Applications] from the [Go]
menu.
menu.
3
Double-click the [Utilities] folder.
4
Double-click the [Print Center]
icon.
icon.
O
In Mac OS X v10.3 to 10.3.3, double-click the
[Printer Setup Utility] icon.
[Printer Setup Utility] icon.
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The "Printer List" window appears.
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Click [Add].
6
Select [AppleTalk] in the menu at
the top of the window.
the top of the window.
A list of printers connected to the network will
appear.
appear.
7
Click the machine's model name in
the list.
the list.
The name of the machine that appears is the
name that was entered in the AppleTalk settings
when the network settings were configured
("xxxxxx" is a sequence of characters that varies
depending on your machine).
name that was entered in the AppleTalk settings
when the network settings were configured
("xxxxxx" is a sequence of characters that varies
depending on your machine).
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Select [Sharp] in the [Printer
Model] menu.
Model] menu.
The PPD file selection window appears.
NOTE
If this is the first time you are installing a printer driver
on your computer, a confirmation message will
appear. Click the "Add" button.
If this is the first time you are installing a printer driver
on your computer, a confirmation message will
appear. Click the "Add" button.
NOTE
If multiple AppleTalk zones are displayed, select the
zone which includes the printer.
If multiple AppleTalk zones are displayed, select the
zone which includes the printer.
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