QMS 1725E, Reference

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Using a LocalTalk
Interface
QMS 1725E Print System Reference 6-36
2 Plug the connector from the other transformer box into the
Macintosh printer port.
3 Connect the two transformer boxes with the telephone cable.
4 Put terminating resistors in all open sockets in the connec-
tor boxes.
This ensures proper communication and helps speed up trans-
mission.
5 Turn on the printer.
A start-up page should print if it has not been disabled.
Software
Printing from the Macintosh
If your Macintosh was previously connected to a PostScript printer,
you can probably start printing now. See your application documenta-
tion for instructions on sending a document to the printer or see “Test-
ing Macintosh Communication,” later in this chapter.
However, to be able to use all your printer’s special features (like col-
lation, and 600x600 dpi printing), or if you’ve never printed to a Post-
Script printer before, you need to take a few minutes to load the
following software from the Macintosh disks we shipped with your
printer:
n PS Executive Series printer utilities
PS Exec is a utilities program for controlling the printer from the
Macintosh. For example, through PS Exec you can turn off the
start-up page, install printer-resident screen fonts, download
fonts, print font samples, rename the printer, and manage hard
disks. Many of the procedures described in this manual involve
using PS Exec.
n LaserWriter 8.x and the 1725 PPD file
Although your Macintosh system software came with a Laser-
Writer driver, we recommend you install LaserWriter 8.x and the