QMS 1725E, Reference

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Using a LocalTalk
Interface
6-37 Printer Options
1725PPD (a printer description file) so you can take advantage of
special features like multi-resolution printing and collation.
n Application-specific printer files
If you plan to print from Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand,
Aldus PrePrint, Adobe Separator, or QuarkXPress, you'll also
want to install the latest printer description file (PPD, PDX, or
PDF) for your particular software. (You can probably print without
them, but you may not be able to access all your printer’s fea-
tures, and you may get an error message telling you to change
the printer name.)
Installing the Printer Utilities
1 With the Macintosh on, insert the Macintosh Format PS
Executive Series Utilities disk in the disk drive.
2 Double-click the PSExec3.xx.sea file.
3 In the window that appears, choose Continue.
4 In the window that appears, specify a folder in which to
install the utilities and choose Save.
5 After all the files are extracted, choose Quit.
6 Open the Utilities folder in the PSExec 3.xx Folder and dou-
ble-click PSInstall to personalize the program.
7 Check the README file for updates, and see the PS Exec on-
line help for information on using the program.
Installing LaserWriter 8.x and the 1725 4.1 PPD
» Note: If after installing LaserWriter 8.x you experience problems printing,
reinstate the system 7.x LaserWriter driver.
1 If you haven't already, follow the instructions given above in
“Installing the Printer Utilities.”
2 Open the PSExec 3.xx Folder, then the Drivers folder, then
the System Utilities folder to display the LaserWriter 8.x icon
(among other things).