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Downloading files from a PC
All of the PostScript utility files on the printer's CD-ROM can be downloaded to the printer with the Apple Printer Utility.
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Using the Apple Printer Utility to perform other tasks
Downloading files from the Phaser 350 GX driver
The Apple Printer Utility version 2.0 is compatible with Apple System Software versions 7.0 and later. It is also compatible with QuickDraw GX and Mac OS 8.0.
If you are using System Software 6.x, check with the Tektronix BBS for a version of the LaserWriter Utility in the LW_UTIL.SEA compressed archive file. Refer to the printer's user manual for instructions on using the on-line services.
Note: The Apple Printer Utility cannot be used if the printer is connected to a print server. See your system administrator to temporarily remove the printer from the print server to download necessary files.
Locate the Apple Printer Utility in the PhaserTools folder on your hard disk, and double-click its icon to start the application.
In the Printer Selector dialog box, make the following selections:
Under Printers, select your Phaser 350 printer.
Click Open Printer.
A dialog box appears with the selected zone and printer name at the top.
Select the folder location of the PostScript file or files you want to download to the printer.
To select individual files, highlight a file and click Add. Or, click Add All to add all files in that folder to the list of files to download to the printer.
Click Send to download the file or files to the printer.
At the prompt Save PostScript output as you are asked for a file name for saving printer output. Use the default name given in the edit box or type in a new name. (Printer output includes status messages generated by the printer reporting such conditions as out of paper.)
Click Save.
If no output is returned by the printer, the Apple Printer Utility displays a dialog box; click Continue.
If output is returned by the printer, you won't see this dialog box; check your hard disk for the file created by the utility for the printer's output.
Changing the printer's AppleTalk name
Downloading fonts from a Macintosh
Use the Send PostScript File command in the Printing menu to download PostScript files to the selected desktop printer. This command cannot be used on a shared printer, except by the Macintosh hosting the shared printer.
Select Send PostScript File from the Printing menu.
Select the PostScript file you want to download.
Click Open to send the file to the printer.
Downloading files from Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0
Downloading files from DOS
Note: If your printer is connected to an optional Novell or TCP/IP network, you should follow the instructions provided with your network software. You can use the Copy command in the Windows File Manager to download PostScript files to the printer.
Note: If your printer is connected to an optional Novell or TCP/IP network, you should follow the instructions provided with your network software.
Select the utility file you want to send to the printer, for example RESET.PS.
From the File menu, select Copy. The Copy dialog box appears with the utility file you selected listed in the From field.
In the To field, type the port your printer is connected to. For example, type LPT1: for a parallel port connection, then click OK.
If the Confirm File Replace dialog box appears, click Yes to continue; the file is downloaded to the printer.
Click Start in the taskbar on your screen.
In the menu that appears select Programs.
Select MS-DOS Prompt from the list.
Type the following command:
COPY RESET.PS LPTx:
If your printer is connected to an optional Novell or TCP/IP network, you should follow the instructions provided with your network software.
Use the DOS COPY command to send the desired file to the printer. For example, to reset the printer you would send the RESET.PS file to the printer.
