Following are the steps to install an Evolis USB printer on a Mac running OS X version 10.4 through version 10.11.
- Prior to starting the installation, make sure you have Administrator rights.
- Plug the printer into an open USB port on the Mac and power-on the printer.
- Ensure that cards and ribbon are loaded in the printer, and that only the power-light is illuminated following the power-up sequence.
- Go to the Evolis Drivers & Support page, then click through to your specific printer model from the available choices.
- Scroll down the printer-specific downloads page to locate the Mac OS X driver, and download it to your desktop. Run the setup installation and follow the instructions during the installation process.
- Open the “Apple Menu”, then select System Preferences.
- Open Printers and Scanners.
- Click on the + to add a printer. In the resultant pop-up window, your Evolis printer will already be detected and listed. Select the Evolis printer.
- In the “Use” box, choose “Select Software”
- In the drop-down menu, select the Evolis driver and the language you need, then click on “Add” to validate your choice.
- The driver is now ready to be used, and you are ready to begin printing cards.
Congratulations! You’ve now completed the steps required to install an Evolis USB printer on a Mac, and are ready to go!
Other tips:
In your badge-printing software, ensure that the correct driver is selected for the printer, and also check the paper-size settings. Badge creation programs will usually offer “CR80” or “Card” as a standard size. Go to Printer Features to access any Evolis print-driver properties and adjust as necessary.
Need more info?
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