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Using the Printer via a USB Connection from a Macintosh

Important

  • Connect the printer to the USB port and switch it on in advance.

  • Printing with USB 2.0 is supported under Mac OS X 10.3.3 and later versions.

1On the [Apple] menu, click [System Preferences...], and then click the [Print & Fax] in the [System Preferences] dialog box.

The [Print & Fax] appears.

Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon in the [Utilities] folder in the [Applications] folder.

The [Printer List] appears.

2From the list of printers, select a printer that is automatically recognized by plug-and-play, and then delete it. Click [minus].

The confirmation screen appears.

3Click [OK].

4Click [plus].

The add printer screen appears.

Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, click [Add Printer...] on the [Printers] menu or [Add] on the toolbar.

The [Printer Browser] appears.

5On the add printer screen, click [Default], and then make sure [Kind] is set to [USB].

The name of the printer connected to the USB port appears.

Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, make sure [Connection] is set to [USB].

6Select the name of the printer you want to use.

7Make sure the product name appears in the [Printer Name] field, and then click [Add].

8If you want to use the bypass tray, select options in the [Installable Options] dialog box, and then select [Continue].

9The name of the registered printer appears in [Print & Fax].

Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, the name of the registered printer appears in [Printer List].

10On the [System Preferences] menu, click [Quit System Preferences].

The [System Preferences] closes.

Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, click [Quit Printer Setup Utility] on the [Printer Setup Utility] menu.

The [Printer Setup Utility] closes.

Note

  • If you use a printer that has been automatically recognized by plug-and-play, the driver screens may be displayed in English due to the specifications of the Mac OS X. To display the driver screens properly, delete the printer once from the list of printers.

  • To make fine adjustments to print quality, set [Adjust Color Density...] before using the printer.

Reference

  • For details about setting [Adjust Color Density...], see the printer driver Help.