Java for 32-bit AND Leopard!?!

[quakerkat]

I am caught in a catch-22.

I have a core duo (i.e. 32-bit) Intel iMac running Leopard.

My Brother printer's firmware requires Java. It sends me to install the latest Java for mac:
http://welcome.solutions.brother.co...dw_us_eu&type2=4&os=81&flang=4&dlid=dlf002792

The Java versions here seem to require either 10.4 OR 10.5 and a 64-bit iMac:
http://developer.apple.com/java/download/

Even the ones that say "version 10.4.10 or later" refuse to be installed in Leopard. And the version for Leopard requires a 64-bit iMac (again, refuses to install).

Any suggestions?

Or, do I already HAVE some form of Java, running in my mac, and don't really need to go out and get it?

(I should also mention I am the person who figures out techy stuff for my writer friends, but no programmer. So please be gentle. 😉 )

 

[quakerkat]

Hmmm...

Okay, I think I solved part of my question: I found the Java Preferences in the Utilities and so I've verified I have Java running already.

Here's another question:

the firmware requires Java 1.4.2 or later.

Java Preferences offers me JSE 5.0 or JSE 1.4.2. Which is "later"? (I know bigger numbers = more recent, but there's something odd about choosing between 5 and 1.4.2).

Thanks again.

 

[kolax]

Got all the latest Leopard updates?

I downloaded it, and was able to run the .jar application no problem. I haven't any 3rd party Java utilities, just what comes with OS X.

 

[BlueJay]

Java SE 5.0 for 32 bit Macs

Java SE 5.0 is the latest 32-bit Java for Macs.

 

[Cromulent]

Or, do I already HAVE some form of Java, running in my mac, and don't really need to go out and get it?

Mac OS X comes with Java built in.

 

[quakerkat]

Ahhhh, finally

Okay, I finally got it.

Made sure Java 5 was selected in the Java Prefs.

Made sure the wireless brother printer was awake and connected to the network (it kept going to sleep).

And it finally worked.

Thanks, all!