Sharing a Printer with Mac OS ############################################################################ # The following steps are required to create a desktop printer icon and print using the NAT router Print Server function: Requirements The following requirements must be met before attempting to utilize the NAT router Print Server function on the Macintosh platform Mac OS 7.6.x or Mac OS 8.1 or later LaserWriter driver v 8.5.1 or later Desktop Printer Spooler 2.1 extension or later Desktop Print Monitor 2.1 extension or later Desktop Printer Utility 1.0 or later Open Transport 1.1 or later PostScript Compatible Printer attached to the NAT router Note: These drivers, extensions and utilities are installed during a normal installation of the Macintosh Operating System. If a Custom Installation was performed, you may need to go back and Install other modules from your Macintosh CDs to obtain these files. Creating the Desktop Icon Locate the Desktop Printer Utility (usually located in the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk) Select the Printer (LPR) and click OK. Change the Postscript Printer Description File (or PPD) to match your printer. (This file should have come with your printer software. If not, contact your manufacturer.) Select Change under Internet Printer and click OK. Enter the LAN IP Address of the NAT router . (Default: 192.168.123.254) Enter lp for the queue name. Click Verify to assure a connection is made then click OK. Go to the File menu and select Save. Enter a name and location for the desktop printer icon and click OK. Set your printing options by highlighting the Desktop Printer icon and select Change Setup from the Printing Menu Repeat steps 1-9 for all Mac OS computers on your network. ############################################################################ ##