Lantronix LPS1-2, MPS100 AppleTalk Configuration, Bitronics, Macintosh Services, AppleTalk Zones

7: AppleTalk Configuration

The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the MPS. The fol- lowing sections cover print configuration methods for AppleTalk hosts.

Note: The MPS needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See Setting the IP Address on page 4-1 for instructions.

Note: Macintoshes that do not support EtherTalk will need either an Ethernet card or a LocalTalk-to-EtherTalk router to use the MPS.

Note: The LPS1-T and LPS1-2 do not support AppleTalk Protocol.

7.1 Bitronics

Printing from a Macintosh is only possible with a PostScript printer and bi-directionalcommunication between the MPS and that printer. The MPS supports the Bitronics in- terface, an extension to the standard Centronics interface. Printers that support Bitronics allow bi-directional communication. To enable Bitronics on an MPS port, use the Define Port 1 Bitronics Enabled command.

Note: MacOS 8.1 can also print via LPD. See the Print Server Reference Manual located on the CD-ROM and web site for configuration instructions.

7.2 Macintosh Services

Before attempting to print from a Macintosh, ensure that AppleTalk and PostScript are both enabled on at least one service. Once a PostScript AppleTalk service is configured, the service will appear in the Chooser as a LaserWriter in the same zone as the MPS. Se- lect the service in the Chooser and complete the appropriate setup options. Then close the Chooser window and print a test page of text to the Macintosh service.

7.3 AppleTalk Zones

If there is a router on the network, the MPS will appear in the default zone specified by the router. To change the default zone use the Define Protocol AppleTalk Zone com- mand.

If the MPS is attached to a network without an AppleTalk router, all AppleTalk devices (including the MPS) will appear in the default zone in the Chooser.

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