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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

How to install Dell 2130cn on my Mac?



1. Download and install the following (order matters!)

http://www.openprinting.org/download/printdriver/macosx/gplgs-8.64so-ub.dmg
http://www.openprinting.org/download/printdriver/macosx/foomatic-rip-4.0.2.211.dmg
http://www.openprinting.org/download/printdriver/macosx/pxlmono-1.6.dmg

2. Go to printer menu
3. Add +
4. Select LPD
5. Address
6. Printer Using -> Select a diver to use (You might have to repeat this step if the option closes automatically)
7. Select Generic PCL 6/PCL XL Printer Foomatic/pxlcolor
8. Add the printer
9. In your browser type: http://127.0.0.1:631/printers/
10. Click on Set Printer Options for the new printer
11. Change Printing mode: Normal
* If you have duplexer and would like to use it by default: Change Double-Sided printing: On (Flip on Long/Short Edge)

Enjoy!