Using PowerPrint for Networks under OS X

Jun 09, '03 09:47:00AM

Contributed by: erdrd

I was researching the issue of using PowerPrint for Networks on OS X for a while, and found the answer on allosx.com. Since I looked for so long, I thought I'd post this here. Credit goes to Rob Crestani as shown on the original page. Essentially it boils down to this:

  1. Install GIMPPrint
  2. Select Option -> Add in Print Center.
  3. Select Advanced.
  4. Device: AppleTalkPAP
  5. Device-URL should be:

    pap://*/[AppleTalk Printer Name]/Printer_Adapter
    Where [AppleTalk Printer Name] is the name that appears under the Chooser in OS 9 when the PowerPrint device driver is selected (don't enter the brackets). The crucial part is Printer_Adapter, which selects the PowerPrint device.
  6. Printer model: my printer does HP LaserJet Emulation. This very common. Your mileage may vary.
Hope this helps.

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