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Using the Printer via Network Connection from a Macintosh

Note that the GX e2600 cannot be connected to networks.

Important

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

  • Specify the printer's IP address on its control panel in advance.

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.

2Click [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.

3On the add printer screen, click [IP].

Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, click [IP Printer] in the [Printer Browser] dialog box.

4From the [Protocol] pop-up menu, select [Line Printer Daemon - LPD].

You can also select [HP Jetdirect - Socket].

5In the [Address:] field, enter the IP address of the printer you want to use.

6Select [Select a driver to use...] in the [Print Using] field, and then select a printer in the list.

Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, select [RICOH] in the [Printer Using] field, and then select a printer in the [Model Name] list.

7Click [Add].

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

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

Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, the IP address 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

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

  • If printing is too slow with protocol [LPD (Line Printer Daemon)], select protocol [HP Jetdirect - Socket].

Reference

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