python 2.7 - Matplotlib failing while text.usetex==True -

i want use latex create greek symbols in plot labels. attempt set e.g.

rcparams['text.usetex'] = true 

or other version of find, results in screen full of errors plots in labels aren't used. if set false fine. know should "post attempt" emphasize every example on forum , other webpage can find claims achieve objective fails.

the final error on pages of errors type1cm.sty not found. using tex live utility see have installed.

would appreciate novices here not computer savvy.

in response below - using mac osx version 10.9.5. usual program use tex stuff texshop version 3.18.

since appear ipython notebook having problems finding type1cm.sty file, assume there method tell how find it.