TITLE
    LaserWriter: Installing Driver On Non-Intel Windows NT Systems
Article ID:
Created:
Modified:
24256
12/4/97
5/1/98

TOPIC

    I am unable to install the Apple LaserWriter software on a non-Intel based Windows NT system. I have tried Alpha/MIPS/PPC/Intel machines, and I can only get the software to work on an Intel-based NT machine.


DISCUSSION

    Windows NT support in Apple's LaserWriter software is only for Intel-based Windows NT machines. Other NT platforms have not been tested and are not supported by Apple Computer, Inc.

    However, Microsoft provides a document in their public Knowledge Base that describes how to install third party PPD files into Windows NT (including non-Intel machines). This document can currently be found on the Internet at the following address:

    http://support.microsoft.com/support/a.asp?M=S

    Article ID: Q142057
    Title: "How to Install PPD Files From Postscript Printer Manufacturers"

    To use this information, you will need to know the filename for the appropriate PPD for your printer. The following PPDs are included with Apple's LaserWriter software for Windows NT:
    .

    Printer Model
    PPD filename
    Apple Color LW 12/600 PS APLWCOB1.PPD
    Apple Color LW 12/660 PS APLWCSB1.PPD
    Apple LaserWriter 12/640 PS APLWMGS1.PPD
    Apple LaserWriter 16/600 PS APLWGRI2.PPD
    Apple LaserWriter Select 360 APLWSEL.PPD
    Apple LaserWriter Pro 630 APTOLLW1.PPD
    Apple LaserWriter Pro 600 APTOLLD1.PPD
    Apple LaserWriter 8500 APLWBGR1.PPD


Document Information
Product Area: Printers
Category: LaserWriters
Sub Category: Apple Printers and Windows
Keywords: kwindows

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