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Printing
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Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environ-
ment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
Operation of the
Function Menus
Index
Contents
Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 1
Basic Procedures
Printing from a Macintosh
To print a job from a Macintosh software application, first
select the printer then use the
command in the
File
menu.
Important
z
Before you start a print job on the computer, close any
software applications running in the background.
Another program running in the background could
break the flow of print data and temporarily stop the
printer or cause poor print quality.
Note
z
For more details about how to use the printer driver,
please refer to the online Help of the printer driver.
Selecting the Printer
z
For Mac OS 8.6/9.x
If you are using Mac OS 8.6 or Mac OS 9.x, select the
printer with the
Chooser
. This printer will not be dis-
played in the list if it is not switched on, or if the printer
cable is disconnected. Start the print job after you con-
firm that the printer is in working order.
Note
z
You may not be able to share the printer with a USB
connection. In such a case, connect the printer directly
to the computer through its USB or IEEE1394 port
(option). If you want to share the printer, perform the
print job from a Windows computer.
1
From the
Apple
menu, select
Chooser
.
2
Click the
GARO Printer Driver
icon in the
list on the left, then in the right list under
Destination
select the name of the
connected printer.
Select the appropriate setting for the output
destination:
USB
for a USB connection, IEEE1394
for a
FireWire
connection,
AppleTalk
for a network
connection, or
IP Print
or
IP Print (Auto)
.