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<h1 id="main-title">Mac OS X 10.2: Included PPDs and use of PostScript printers</h1>
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<p>Mac OS X 10.2 installs PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files necessary to use many Apple LaserWriter and third-party PostScript printers. This document includes a list of included PPDs and discusses their use.</p>
<p>The Mac OS X print architecture works with many Apple and third-party PostScript printers, specifically those which have these two characteristics:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Are PostScript Level 2 or 3 printers</li>
    <li>Use PPD files to describe the set of printer features available for a specific PostScript printer or printer family</li>
</ul>
<p><br />
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For example, a PPD file typically describes printer features including:</p>
<ul>
    <li>The paper-handling capabilities of a printer </li>
    <li>The number of paper trays and their capacity </li>
    <li>Available paper sizes they handle</li>
</ul>
<p><br />
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PPD files are created by printer manufacturers. Mac OS X 10.2 includes PPD files from Apple, Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Tektronix, and Xerox. A list of these printers can be found below. For information on ink jet printers, see &quot;<a href="./KB0107001.html"><u>Mac OS X 10.2: Included Ink Jet Printer Drivers</u></a>&quot;.<br />
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<b>Choosing a PPD File</b><br />
<br />
Mac OS X may automatically select the proper PPD for USB- and AppleTalk-connected printers. Print Center can usually determine the model name of a connected printer, and a matching PPD. An advantage of automatic PPD selection is that when a PPD file is not found in the Mac OS X system, it then searches in the Classic (Mac OS 9) System Folder, provided the Classic environment has been used at least once, or that the Classic System Folder has been selected at least once in Startup Disk preferences. For these and other reasons, you should allow Mac OS X to use its automatic selection capabilities when the proper PPD is available.<br />
<br />
When adding a printer that is connected to a computer via AppleTalk, the PPD will be selected automatically for you, unless you choose one specifically from the Printer Model pop-up menu.<br />
<br />
When USB PostScript printers that use TBCP (tagged binary control protocol) are connected to your computer for the first time, a printer queue is created automatically, and the proper PPD is associated with that printer. If that printer's PPD is not available, the Generic PPD will be automatically associated with that printer and queue. Check your printer's specifications to see if it uses TBCP. To work with Mac OS X, a USB PostScript printer must use TBCP. Those that do not may not print. If necessary, contact the printer manufacturer for Mac OS X compatibility information. <br />
<br />
In contrast to the automatic selection of PPDs for USB and AppleTalk connected printers, you must manually select the printer's PPD file when adding &quot;LPR Printers using IP&quot;. For best results, choose the PPD file that is provided specifically for that printer from the Printer Model pop-up menu. When the specific PPD file for your printer is not available, consider choosing the Printer Model that most closely resembles your printer. Selecting the PPD intended for a model of printer similar to yours will often provide you access to more of your printer's capabilities than merely selecting the Generic PPD, which is designed for maximum compatibility with a wide range of PostScript printers.<br />
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<b>Printer not listed?</b><br />
<br />
If your printer is not listed below, try choosing the PPD of a printer that has a feature set similar to your printer. Using a PPD that is not designed specifically for your printer may not provide access to all of your printer's features, and unforeseen problems may be encountered. Before choosing this workaround, check with the manufacturer of your printer to see if they have released a printer-specific PPD for Mac OS X.<br />
<br />
<b>Some printer features not available?</b><br />
<br />
Bundled PPDs may not offer every feature of a printer, such as sheet feeders or built-in fax machines. If your printer has a feature that is not available, contact the printer manufacturer for more information regarding the use of that feature. In the case of the LaserWriter 16_600 PS Fax, for example, Apple does not include the built-in fax feature when that PPD is used with Mac OS X.<br />
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<b>Renaming or reconfiguring your print queue</b><br />
<br />
With Mac OS X 10.2 you can <a href="./KB0107004.html"><u>change</u></a> existing print queues.<br />
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<b>PPDs Included with Mac OS X 10.2</b><br />
<br />
This list is subject to change. You may always check with a printer manufacturer to see if a later version of the PPD has been released. <br />
<br />
<b>Apple</b><br />
<br />
LaserWriter 12/640 PS<br />
LaserWriter 16/600 PS Fax<br />
LaserWriter 16/600 PS-J<br />
LaserWriter 16/600 PS<br />
LaserWriter 4/600 PS<br />
LaserWriter 8500<br />
LaserWriter Color 12/600 PS-J<br />
LaserWriter Color 12/600 PS<br />
LaserWriter Color 12/660 PS<br />
LaserWriter IIf v2010.113<br />
LaserWriter IIf v2010.130<br />
LaserWriter IIg v2010.113<br />
LaserWriter IIg v2010.130<br />
Personal LaserWriter 320<br />
Personal LaserWriter NTR<br />
LaserWriter Pro 400<br />
LaserWriter Pro 405<br />
LaserWriter Pro 600<br />
LaserWriter Pro 630<br />
LaserWriter Pro 810<br />
LaserWriter Pro 810 Fax<br />
LaserWriter Select 360<br />
LaserWriter Select 360 v2013.112<br />
LaserWriter Select 610<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Hewlett-Packard</b><br />
<br />
HP Business Inkjet 2250<br />
HP Business Inkjet 2280<br />
HP Business Inkjet 2600<br />
HP Color LaserJet 4500<br />
HP Color LaserJet 4550<br />
HP Color LaserJet 5M<br />
HP Color LaserJet 8500<br />
HP Color LaserJet 8550<br />
HP Color LaserJet<br />
HP DesignJet 1050C PS3<br />
HP DesignJet 1055CM PS3<br />
HP DesignJet 2500CP PS3<br />
HP DesignJet 3500CP PS3<br />
HP Designjet 5000 PS3<br />
HP Designjet 800 PS3<br />
HP LaserJet 1200<br />
HP LaserJet 1220<br />
HP LaserJet 2100 Series<br />
HP LaserJet 2200<br />
HP LaserJet 3200m<br />
HP LaserJet 3300 Series<br />
HP LaserJet 4 Plus<br />
HP LaserJet 4000 Series<br />
HP LaserJet 4050 Series<br />
HP LaserJet 4100 MFP<br />
HP LaserJet 4100 Series<br />
HP LaserJet 4<br />
HP LaserJet 4ML<br />
HP LaserJet 4MP<br />
HP LaserJet 4Si v2011.110<br />
HP LaserJet 4V<br />
HP LaserJet 5000 Series<br />
HP LaserJet 5100 Series<br />
HP LaserJet 5M<br />
HP LaserJet 5MP<br />
HP LaserJet 5Si Mopier<br />
HP LaserJet 5Si<br />
HP LaserJet 6MP<br />
HP LaserJet 8000 Series<br />
HP LaserJet 8100 Series<br />
HP LaserJet 8150 Series<br />
HP LaserJet 9000 MFP<br />
HP LaserJet 9000 Series<br />
HP Mopier 240<br />
HP Mopier 320<br />
HP Color LaserJet 4600<br />
<br />
<b>Lexmark</b><br />
<br />
Lexmark 4039 plus<br />
Lexmark 4079 plus<br />
Lexmark C720<br />
Lexmark C750<br />
Lexmark C910<br />
Lexmark E320<br />
Lexmark E322<br />
Lexmark Optra C<br />
Lexmark Optra C710<br />
Lexmark Optra Color 1200<br />
Lexmark Optra Color 40<br />
Lexmark Optra Color 45<br />
Lexmark Optra E310<br />
Lexmark Optra E312<br />
Lexmark Optra E312L<br />
Lexmark Optra Ep<br />
Lexmark Optra K<br />
Lexmark Optra L<br />
Lexmark Optra Lx+<br />
Lexmark Optra Lx<br />
Lexmark Optra Lxi+<br />
Lexmark Optra Lxn+<br />
Lexmark Optra M410<br />
Lexmark Optra M412<br />
Lexmark Optra N<br />
Lexmark Optra R+<br />
Lexmark Optra R<br />
Lexmark Optra Rn+<br />
Lexmark Optra Rt+<br />
Lexmark Optra Rx<br />
Lexmark Optra S plus<br />
Lexmark Optra S xxx5 Series<br />
Lexmark Optra S<br />
Lexmark Optra SC<br />
Lexmark Optra T<br />
Lexmark Optra W810<br />
Lexmark T520 SBE<br />
Lexmark T520<br />
Lexmark T522<br />
Lexmark T620<br />
Lexmark T622<br />
Lexmark W820<br />
IBM Color Jetprinter PS 4079<br />
IBM Laserprinter 4029<br />
IBM Laserprinter 4039<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Tektronix </b><br />
<br />
Tektronix 750DP1<br />
Tektronix 750DX1<br />
Tektronix 7700DN<br />
Tektronix 7700DX<br />
Tektronix 7700GX<br />
Tektronix Phaser 360 P1<br />
Tektronix Phaser 740 E1<br />
Tektronix Phaser 740 E4<br />
Tektronix Phaser 740 P1<br />
Tektronix Phaser 740 P4<br />
Tektronix Phaser 750 N1<br />
Tektronix Phaser 750 P1<br />
Tektronix Phaser 780 G1<br />
Tektronix Phaser 780 P1<br />
Tektronix Phaser 780 G4<br />
Tektronix Phaser 780 P4<br />
Tektronix Phaser 1235 Series<br />
Tektronix Phaser 2135 Series<br />
Tektronix Phaser 7401<br />
Tektronix Phaser 7404<br />
Tektronix Phaser 7801<br />
Tektronix Phaser 7804<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Xerox</b><br />
<br />
Document Centre 490/480/470/460 families<br />
Document Centre 440/432/425/420 families<br />
Document Centre 340/332/230/220 families<br />
Document Centre 265/255/240 families<br />
DocuPrint N2025 PS<br />
DocuPrint N2125 PS<br />
DocuPrint N2825 PS<br />
DocuPrint N3225 PS<br />
DocuPrint N4025 PS<br />
DocuPrint N4525 PS<br />
Phaser 790<br />
Phaser 840Ev5<br />
Phaser 840Pv5<br />
Phaser 840v5<br />
Phaser 850DPv2<br />
Phaser 850DXv2<br />
Phaser 850Nv2<br />
Phaser 860Bv2<br />
Phaser 860DPv2<br />
Phaser 860DXv2<br />
Phaser 860Nv2<br />
Phaser 1235<br />
Phaser 2135<br />
Phaser 8200Bv2<br />
Phaser 8200DPv2<br />
Phaser 8200DXv2<br />
Phaser 8200v2<br />
Xerox 2006<br />
Xerox Phaser 790<br />
Xerox Phaser 3400<br />
Xerox Phaser 5400<br />
Xerox Phaser 6200B<br />
Xerox Phaser 6200DP<br />
Xerox Phaser 6200DX<br />
Xerox Phaser 6200N<br />
<br />
<span class="G10G"><b>Important:</b> Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only, and does not constitute Apple's recommendation or endorsement. Please <a href="./KB017159.html"><u>contact the vendor</u></a> for additional information.</span></p></div>
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