HT3669: OS X: Printer and scanner software available for download
Learn about OS X: Printer and scanner software available for download
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May 21, 2012 9:22 PM in response to Larry1106by interfacechoir,Option 1: From a Mac that runs Mac OS 7.0 - 9.2.2
(either full OS boot, or Classic Mode (up to OS 10.5 Leopard)
In order to change the LaserWriter name, your LaserWriter printer needs to be connected via LocalTalk or EtherTalk connections, and AppleTalk needs to be enabled. The current name of the printer is listed under OS 7.x - 9.x in the Chooser when selecting the LaserWriter.
To change the startup printer page option, you will need either a copy of LaserWriter Utility or Apple Printer Utility. These utilities are on the first disk of the printer disk set with OS 7.x, or you can install them with the custom install feature. If you are running system 7.5.x, you can custom install either utility directly using the system 7.5 installer. They are also included with installer CD's for OS 8 - OS 9.2.Using LaserWriter Utility
- Launch the LaserWriter Utility. The LaserWriter Utility tries to make a connection to the current printer when the initial screen appears. If the connection is successful, the splash screen disappears and three menus appear in the Menu bar. If the LaserWriter Utility does not make a connection, make sure you have the proper printer selected in the Chooser, and verify that you can print to the printer.
- Choose Set Startup page from the Utilities Menu. A dialog appears allowing you to select Startup page on or off.
- Choose if you want the Startup page on or off.
- Click OK.
Using Apple Printer Utility (1.x)
To access the printer using Apple Printer Utility, you must already have your LaserWriter properly configured in the Chooser. The easiest way to determine if your printer is properly configured is to print to the printer. If you can print to the LaserWriter printer, then it is properly configured.
- Launch the Apple Printer Utility. A window appears with a list of printers. This is similar to the way printers appear in the Chooser.
- Select the printer you want to connect to.
- Click the Open Printer button. A status window appears informing you that it is checking the status of your LaserWriter printer. After this is complete, a window with all the printer information appears. The information is subdivided into two sections, printer information and printer preferences.
- Click the triangle next to Startup Page. Most printers will have a check box for Print a startup page each time the printer is turned on.
- Click the check box to change the status. An X in the box indicates a startup page prints when the printer is powered on. The default is to generate a startup page.
- Click the Send button at the top of the window. Changes will not be made unless you click the Send button.
To access the printer using Apple Printer Utility, you must already have your LaserWriter properly configured in the Chooser. The easiest way to determine if your printer is properly configured is to print to the printer. If you can print to the LaserWriter printer, then it is properly configured.
- To access the printer using Apple Printer Utility, first ensure you have a working connection to the printer. Next, launch the Apple Printer Utility application. A window appears with a list of printers. This is similar to the way printers appear in the Chooser.
- Select the printer you want to connect to.
- Click the Open Printer button. A status window appears informing you that it is checking the status of your LaserWriter printer. After this is complete, a window with all the printer information appears. The information is subdivided by category.
- Click the check box to change the status. An X in the box indicates a startup page prints when the printer is powered on. The default is to generate a startup page.
- Click the Send button at the top of the window. Changes will not be made unless you click the Send button.
Option 2: From Linux or Windows or Intel-Based Mac
- Use a Mac Emulator to run a virtual 680x0 or PowerPC Mac and run the LaserWriter Utility. Options include vMac, Basilisk II, SheepShaver and others.
Resources:
- Archived Apple Documents:
- Archived Apple Software:
- Apple Printer Utility: Where to Find?
- MacOS System 7.0, 7.0.1 or 7.5.3
- Software is compressed and needs software, such as StuffIt Expander (which comes with most web browsers). Mounting disk images or making floppies from them requires Disk Copy (download Disk Copy) or MountImage.
- Whenever possible, Apple branded hard drives should be formatted or updated with HD SC Setup 7.3.5 or later before installing a new version of the OS
- Classic Mac OS System Compatibility with LaserWriters:
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Feb 10, 2016 9:59 AM in response to Larry1106by labyrint,Hi Larry
Hi, can’t find:
Yosemite printer driver for Apple Laserwriter 16/600 PS
Is i possible you can help me?
Sincerely
Rolf Nyholm
Önnered Byväg 76
42157 V: a Frölunda
Sweden
+46707662010
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Feb 10, 2016 3:59 PM in response to Larry1106by interfacechoir,For Mac OS X, use the CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) Package and then enable the CUPS Laserwriter 16/600 printer driver.
CUPS Setup instructions:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6485634
Additional CUPS drivers and PPD:
http://www.openprinting.org/printer/Apple/Apple-LaserWriter_16_600
