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Is the Apple LaserWriter driver software for Windows 95 v.4.2.2 compatible with Windows 98?
DISCUSSION Apple has not tested any version of the Apple LaserWriter Driver for Windows 95 with Windows 98. However, both Microsoft and Adobe Systems have PostScript drivers that have been tested under Windows 98. Apple recommends you use the Microsoft or Adobe driver with Windows 98. Adobe Adobe's PostScript Printer Driver, AdobePS, provides full support for Windows 98 as of version 4.2.4. This driver is available at their web site. During installation, you may need to know the location of the PPD file for your printer. Most Apple LaserWriter printers will show up under "Apple" in the list of printers drivers that are included with Windows 98. The major exception is the Apple LaserWriter 8500. Apple LaserWriter 8500 customers can find the PPD file for this printer in the following directory of the CD-ROM disc that shipped with their printer: \WIN_OS\WIN_95\APPLE\DISK3 Microsoft Microsoft includes a PostScript driver with Windows 98 that will allow you to print to most Apple LaserWriter printers. Since this is not an Apple printer driver, we will be unable to assist you with any issues you may encounter with this PostScript driver. Most Apple LaserWriter printers will show up under "Apple" in the list of printers drivers that are included with Windows 98. The major exception is the Apple LaserWriter 8500. Apple LaserWriter 8500 customers should follow these steps to use the Microsoft-supplied PostScript driver with this printer:
2. Run "Add printer" 3. Follows the instructions on the first couple of screens. 4. You will get a list of printers from which to choose. 5. Click on "Have Disk..." 6. Insert the Apple LaserWriter 8500 CD-ROM disc that came with your printer 7. At the prompt, enter D:\WIN_OS\WIN_95\APPLE\DISK3 . If your CD-ROM drive is not drive D:, substitute the drive letter with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. 8. Click OK. 9. Select Apple LaserWriter 8500 from the list that appears. 10. Click on Next. 11. Follow the rest of the directions on the screen. This article provides information about a non-Apple product. Apple Computer, Inc. is not responsible for its content. Please contact the vendor for additional information. The following Knowledge Base article can help you search for a particular vendor's address and phone number: Article 17159: " Locating Vendor Information " |
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| Product Area: | Apple Software; Printers |
| Category: | Printer Software |
| Sub Category: | LaserWriter |
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