How do I set up a Mac client computer for printing with the EFI eXpress RIP?
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Install the PPD (Postscript Printer Description) on the Mac OS X client:
- Insert the EFI eXpress RIP software disc in the Mac.
- Click Tools & Other, then select PPD Mac OS X.
- Copy the EFI_eXpress.PPD file.
- Open the Hard Drive > Library > Printers > PPDs > Contents > Resources folder.
- Paste the EFI_eXpress.PPD file in the Resources folder.
- Open the EFI eXpress RIP.
- Click Actions > Preferences > General > Job Detection.
- Under Job Detection select the Activate Hot folder checkbox.
- Under Spooler, select the Activate Virtual Printer checkbox.
- Enable printer sharing, follow these steps:
- Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, select Printer Properties > Sharing, select the Share this Printer checkbox, and click OK.
- Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound, right-click your product name, select Sharing, select the Share this Printer radio button, and click OK.
- Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. (Or open the Control Panel, select Printers and Other Hardware if necessary, and select Printers and Faxes.) Right-click your product name, select Sharing, select the Share this Printer radio button, and click OK.
- Select System Preferences from the Apple menu, then select Print & Fax or Print & Scan.
- Click the button, then click the Windows icon.
- Select the print server from the list of computers.
- When prompted, enter the print server's (computer) password and click the Connect button.
- Select EFI_eXpress.
- For Print Using select Other.
- Navigate to the Mac OS X Hard Drive > Library > Printers > PPDs > Contents > Resources folder, then select EFI_eXpress.PPD and click Open.
- Click Add to complete the setup.
Published: Sep 15, 2011
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