Panasonic KX-P8420 Installation Guide

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Overview

The features of the KX-P8420 and KX-PS8100 make them

excellent printers for the Mac world.  The following procedures
contain instructions on setting up the KX-P8420 and KX-PS8100 on
one Apple or a network of Apple computers.

Considerations

1) The KX-P8420 and KX-PS8100 will print from Apple computers in

the Macintosh II, Quadra, Centris, Performa and Power Macintosh
families.  Apple system software version 7.5.x or above is
required.

2) Apple computers do not have parallel ports as PC’s have.  Apple

printers connected directly to Apple computers print using serial
connections.

3) The KX-P8420 and KX-PS8100 do not support serial printing.
4) Apple computers have built in Ethernet.  Older Macintoshes may

need a transceiver to convert the AAUI connector ( a 14 pin D
shaped connector) located on the back of the Mac to RJ-45 (Looks
like a telephone connector).

5) All models include an Ethernet card that must be used to print from

a Mac whether it is a networked Mac or a single Mac.

6) The KX-P8420 and KX-PS8100 support Ethertalk 

not

 LocalTalk.

(Both are Apple protocols) LocalTalk uses a serial connection.

7) Mac’s can be and are often connected to the same network with

IBM compatible PC’s, on NT and Novell networks.  The KX-P8420
and KX-PS8100 will support printing from both Mac’s and PC’s
simultaneously.

Preparing the KX-P8420 or KX-PS8100 for Mac Printing

Enabling AppleTalk on the printer.

1) From the front panel of the printer press “Menu” one time.
2) Press the “

3” button until “Network Protocol Setup” is

displayed.

3) Press “Enter”.