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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.
driver settings.
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MAC OS X: this page
(v10.2.8, v10.3.9, v10.4.11, v10.5 - 10.5.8, v10.6 - 10.6.2)
(v10.2.8, v10.3.9, v10.4.11, v10.5 - 10.5.8, v10.6 - 10.6.2)
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MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2: page 36
MAC OS X
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Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your
computer's CD-ROM drive.
computer's CD-ROM drive.
Insert the "Software CD-ROM" that shows "Disc 1" on the
front of the CD-ROM.
front of the CD-ROM.
2
Double-click the [CD-ROM] icon (
) on
the desktop.
3
Double-click the [MacOSX] 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.
First". "ReadMe First" is in the [US-English] folder
([English] folder in areas other than the U.S.) in the
[Readme] folder.
4
Double-click the folder corresponding
to the versions of the operating system.
to the versions of the operating system.
5
Double-click the [MX-C26] icon (
).
6
Click the [Continue] button.
7
The License Agreement window will
appear. Make sure that you understand
the contents of the license agreement
and then click the [Continue] button.
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.
terms of the license. Click the [Agree] button.
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SETUP IN A MACINTOSH
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
• The printer expansion kit and PS3 expansion kit are required to use the machine as a printer in a Macintosh
environment. In addition, the machine must be connected to a network. A USB connection cannot be used.
• The scanner driver and PC-Fax driver cannot be used in a Macintosh environment.
• The explanations of screens and procedures are primarily for Mac OS X v10.4. The screens may vary in other versions of
the operating system.
• The CD-ROM does not include software for Mac OS X10.2.8 and X10.3.9. Contact your dealer or nearest authorised
service representative if you want software for X10.2.8 and X10.3.9.
If the "Authenticate" window appears in Mac OS X
v10.2.8, enter the password and click the [OK] button.
v10.2.8, enter the password and click the [OK] button.
If the license appears in the different language,
change the language in the language menu.
change the language in the language menu.
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Select the hard drive where the PPD file
will be installed and click the [Continue]
button.
will be installed and click the [Continue]
button.
• Be sure to select the hard drive on which your
operating system is installed.
• In Mac OS X v10.6 to 10.6.2, the screen below
appears when you click the [Change Install Location]
button.
button.
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Click the [Install] button.
Installation begins.
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When the message "The software was
successfully installed" appears in the
installation window, click the [Close]
button.
successfully installed" appears in the
installation window, click the [Close]
button.
This completes the installation of the software. Next,
configure the printer driver settings.
configure the printer driver settings.
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Select [Utilities] from the [Go] menu.
• If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.8 or v10.6 to
10.6.2, click [System Preferences] in the Apple menu
(
(
) and select [Print & Fax] (
). When the screen for
adding a printer appears, click the
button and go to
step 14.
• If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select
[Applications] from the [Go] menu.
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Double-click the [Printer Setup Utility]
icon (
icon (
).
If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, double-click the
[Utilities] folder and then double-click the [Print Center]
icon.
[Utilities] folder and then double-click the [Print Center]
icon.
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Click [Add].
If the "Authenticate" window appears, enter the
password and click the [OK] button.
password and click the [OK] 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.
on your computer, a confirmation message will
appear. Click the [Add] button.
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Configure the printer driver.
• The procedure for configuring the printer driver varies depending on the operating system version. The procedure for versions
10.4.11, 10.5 to 10.5.8 and v10.6 to 10.6.2, 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 35) to configure the printer driver settings.
(1) Click the [Default Browser] icon.
If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.8 or v10.6
to 10.6.2, click the [Default] icon.
to 10.6.2, click the [Default] icon.
(2) Click the machine's model name.
• Using with AppleTalk:
The machine's model name usually appears as
[SCxxxxxx]*.
[SCxxxxxx]*.
• Using with Bonjour:
The machine's model name usually appears as
[RDVxxxxxx]*.
[RDVxxxxxx]*.
* "xxxxxx" is a sequence of characters that varies
depending on your model.
(3) Make sure that the PPD file of your
model is selected.
The PPD file of the machine is automatically
selected.
selected.
(4) Click the [Add] button.
• Using with AppleTalk:
The PPD file of the machine is automatically
selected and the peripheral devices installed on
the machine are detected and automatically
configured.
selected and the peripheral devices installed on
the machine are detected and automatically
configured.
• Using with Bonjour:
The "Installable Options" screen appears. Select
the machine configuration and click the
[Continue] button.
the machine configuration and click the
[Continue] button.
(1) Select [AppleTalk].
If multiple AppleTalk zones are displayed, select the
zone that includes the printer from the menu.
zone that includes the printer from the menu.
(2) Click the machine's model name.
The machine's model name usually appears as
[SCxxxxxx]. ("xxxxxx" is a sequence of characters
that varies depending on your model.)
[SCxxxxxx]. ("xxxxxx" is a sequence of characters
that varies depending on your model.)
(3) Select the PPD file of the machine.
• If you are using Mac OS X v10.3.9, select [Auto
Select].
• If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Sharp]
and click the PPD file of your model.
(4) Click the [Add] button.
If you are using Mac OS X v10.3.9, the PPD file of
the machine is automatically selected and the
peripheral devices installed on the machine are
detected and automatically configured.
the machine is automatically selected and the
peripheral devices installed on the machine are
detected and automatically configured.
v10.4.11, v10.5 - 10.5.8, v10.6 - 10.6.2
(1)
(2)
(2)
(4)
(3)
v10.2.8, v10.3.9
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
The PPD file is installed in the following folders on the startup disk.
[Library] - [Printers] - [PPDs] - [Contents] - [Resources] - [en.lproj]
[Library] - [Printers] - [PPDs] - [Contents] - [Resources] - [en.lproj]
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Display printer information.
(1) Click the machine's name.
If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.8 or v10.6
to 10.6.2, click the [Options & Supplies] button, click
the [Driver] tab and go to step 16.
to 10.6.2, click the [Options & Supplies] button, click
the [Driver] tab and go to step 16.
(2) Click [Show Info].
If you are using Mac OS X v10.2.8, select [Show
Info] from the [Printers] menu.
Info] from the [Printers] menu.
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Select 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.
machine configuration is detected and automatically
configured. Check the configured settings to make sure
they are correct.
(1) Select [Installable Options].
If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.8 or v10.6
to 10.6.2, it does not appear.
to 10.6.2, it does not appear.
(2) Select the options that are installed on
the machine.
(3) Click the [Apply Changes] button.
If you are using Mac OS X v10.5 to 10.5.8 or v10.6
to 10.6.2, click the [OK] button.
to 10.6.2, click the [OK] button.
(4) Click to close the window.
This completes the configuration of the printer
driver.
driver.
(1)
(2)
You can check the options that are installed on the
machine by printing out the "All Custom Setting List" in
the system settings. (However, note that "Input Tray
Options" must be set to the number of trays on the
machine.) Follow these steps to print out the "All
Custom Setting List": Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS]
key, touch the [List Print (User)] key, and then touch
the [Print] key of "All Custom Setting List".
machine by printing out the "All Custom Setting List" in
the system settings. (However, note that "Input Tray
Options" must be set to the number of trays on the
machine.) Follow these steps to print out the "All
Custom Setting List": Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS]
key, touch the [List Print (User)] key, and then touch
the [Print] key of "All Custom Setting List".
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