Mac OS 8.6: What‘s New - Improved Printing and Font Management

Mac OS 8.6 includes LaserWriter 8 version 8.6.5 which adds support for printing to USB-compatible PostScript printers. LaserWriter 8.6.5 provides support for PostScript printers that have USB ports built-in, and those that have IEEE 1284 parallel compatible ports. IEEE 1284 compliant printers may be connected to your Macintosh via a USB-to-Parallel adapter cable.

Secure printing and font management
Enjoy secure printing using AppleShare IP 6.1 or later and the new LaserWriter 8.6.5 driver. LaserWriter 8.6.5 also allows you to connect USB PostScript printers to your computer.

In the new LaserWriter 8.6.5 print dialog box, you can create a Job/Font log to view a history of your printing jobs and fonts used. You can also choose TrueType over Type 1 fonts, and force all fonts to be downloaded to the printer.

PostScript printer support
The new Desktop Printer Utility 1.2 allows you to create desktop printers for PostScript printers that are connected to your computer using USB or LPR (TCP/IP).