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More information on AppleTalk phase out:

1. About AppleTalk Phase Out
2. Connecting to Macintosh Servers
   1. Network Browser
   2. Apple Filesharing Protocol over TCP/IP
3. Print Over TCP/IP
4. Creating a Share USB Printer
5. Accessing a Shared USB Printer

Connect to an IP based print device

1. Find the IP Address of the print device, i.e. 128.218.121.253.
   • Ask someone in your area or lab.
   • Look for the IP Address on or near the printer.
2. Install the correct printer descriptions and print drivers.
   • Printer drivers and descriptions are data files that include printer-specific information for a particular printer model. Otherwise, you will experience printing problems.
   • Download Printer Descriptions directly from the print manufacture's website (i.e. Epson, HP, or Tektronix).

3. Open the application "Desktop Printer Utility," if you can't find it perform a search on your drive.

4. In the "New Desktop Printer" window, select "LaserWriter," highlight "Printer (LPR)," and click "OK."

5. In the "Untitled 1" window,

6. In the "Untitled 1" window, next to "PostScript™ Printer Description (PPD) File," click "Change..." Find your printer description within the list, highlight it, then click "Select."

7. In the "Untitled 1" window, next to "LPR Printer Selection," click "Change..." In the "Internet Printer" window, type in the print device's IP Address or DNS Host name in the first field. Click "Verify," if the printer is verified click "OK."

8. In the lower right corner, click "Create..." To rename the printer so you know where and what it is, for example "Bch 9W HP8000-121.253" Save it to desktop. (Note: All desktop Printers must be on the Desktop).

You will see the printer on the desktop. To make it your default printer, click on the printer once to higlight it. Go to the Menu bar, select "Printing" and go down to "Set Default Printer"

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