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Q: LaserWriter 12/640 PS

What is the best was to get one of these on my Ethernet Network? If that's not possible, how do I get it connect to an Intel Powerbook running Leopard? Thanks!

PowerBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.7), Running Leopard

Posted on Jul 23, 2009 10:35 AM

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  • by Grant Bennet-Alder,

    Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder Jul 25, 2009 2:55 PM in response to vadipaola
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    Jul 25, 2009 2:55 PM in response to vadipaola
    Your printer is a member of the class of Apple LaserWriter Printers with Ethernet and Built-in LPD:

    LaserWriter 8500 (Ethernet)
    LaserWriter 12/640 PS (Ethernet)
    Color LaserWriter 12/660 PS (Ethernet)
    Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS (Ethernet)
    LaserWriter 16/600PS (Ethernet)
    LaserWriter Pro 810 (Ethernet)

    Once connected to a port on your Router, this network printer can allow access to all its features using AppleTalk-over-Ethernet, and/or most features using LPR/LPD (aka Internet Printing).

    Use with AppleTalk requires you to turn on AppleTalk for each computer, in the System Preferences > Network pane that controls the port that connects it to the Router (typically Ethernet, sometimes Airport).

    Use with LPR/LPD may require assigning a fixed Ethernet address to the printer, and knowing what that address is when you go to Add the Printer.

    This archived article may be helpful:

    TA21876- What Is LPR?