Hypertec Fastprint Multiprotocol Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Print Server manual

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Print Server Administration User’s Guide

Printer Type Describes the type of printer. Most PostScript printers should use the LaserWriter type.

PostScript Level Describes whether the printer supports Level 1 PostScript or Level 2 PostScript. This information can usually be found in the printer’s documentation or on the printer test page.

5.Press OK to return to the AppleTalk Configuration dialog. Repeat these steps for as many ports as necessary.

6.Press OK, then choose Save Configuration from the Configuration menu (or press the Save Configuration toolbar button) to change the settings in the print server. The print server will restart itself and begin serving print jobs.

Printing from MacOS Client Workstations

The exact procedure for selecting a PostScript printer connected to your HyperNet Fastprint print server may vary slightly, depending on what printer driver version you are using. The procedure described below assumes you are using the LaserWriter 8 print driver, included with recent versions of the MacOS operating system.

To choose a printer connected to your HyperNet Fastprint print server as your MacOS workstation’s default printer,

1.Open the Chooser by selecting Chooser from the Apple menu.

2.Select the LaserWriter 8 icon on the left. Make sure that AppleTalk is set to Active.

3.A list of all networked PostScript printers will be displayed:

Click on the name of the printer (port) you wish to use.

4.If you previously have not set this printer as the default, your computer will prompt you for a PostScript Printer Description file. Choose the appropriate printer description file for your printer and click Select. If your printer is not listed, click Use Generic to use a generic printer description.

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Contents Administration Guide Trademarks Table of Contents Setting UP Appletalk Printing Setting an IP Address without EtherP Admin Page What Isnt Covered in This User’s Guide? Contents of the User’s GuideAbout This Guide IntroductionPrint Server Administration User’s Guide HyperNet Fastprint Print Server Administration Features Installing and Starting the EtherP Admin Program Installing EtherP AdminSystem Requirements Starting EtherP Admin Getting Started Setting up Your Print Server Choosing a Name for Your Print ServerSetting a Password for Your Print Server Changing Print Server Port Settings EtherP Admin Administration Port Name See above Description See above Testing Your Print Server Setting up Novell NetWare 3.x PrintingIntroduction to Novell NetWare Printing Print Server Administration User’s Guide Setting up as a NetWare Print Server Print Server Administration User’s Guide Setting up as a NetWare Remote Printer Printing from Client Workstations Windows 95 Client Workstations\\SERVER\Q-LJ5L Windows NT 4.0 and later Client Workstations Windows NT 3.51 Client Workstations Windows 3.x and Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Workstations NetWare Settings MS-DOS/PC-DOS WorkstationsPrint Server Administration User’s Guide Setting up Novell NetWare 4.x Printing NetWare Directory ServicesSetting up as a NetWare Print Server EtherP Admin Administration Setting up as a NetWare Remote Printer Windows 95 Workstations Windows NT 4.0 and later Client Workstations Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Workstations Setting up Microsoft Network Printing Setting up the Print Server for Microsoft Networking \\PS-142634\DJ-660C \\PS-142634\PS-142634-P2 Windows NT 4.0 and later Client Workstations Windows NT 3.51 Client Workstations Windows for Workgroups Client Workstations \\PS-142634\PS-142634-P1 Keeping the Print Queue on a Windows NT Server EtherP Admin Administration Setting up AppleTalk Printing Choose Create Printer... from the Printer menuSetting up the Print Server for AppleTalk Printing Choose AppleTalk Protocol... from the Configuration menuPrinting from MacOS Client Workstations Setting up Unix TCP/IP Printing Configuring TCP/IP Network SettingsChoose TCP/IP Protocol... from the Configuration menu Allowing SNMP-based ManagementSetting up Snmp Traps Printing Text Files from UnixPrinting from BSD Unix Versions Printing from SCO Unix System V/386 Answer y and press Enter to continue Script will askPrinting from Solaris Printing from Windows NT Printing using Tftp Ftp ip-address EtherP Admin Administration EtherP Admin Main WindowFiltering the List of Print Servers Press the Define Filter Strings buttonWorking with Environment Files and Preferences Monitoring Printer Status Checking NetWare Print Jobs Configuring NetWare Print Services Managing Print QueuesPrint Server Administration User’s Guide Managing Printers Managing Print Servers Resetting the Print Server Select Reset or Factory Reset from the Tools menuUpgrading the Print Server’s Internal Firmware Troubleshooting Print Server Problems Using the EtherP Admin Device Diagnostics WindowAppendix Telnet Interface Administration Setting an IP Address without EtherP AdminAccessing the Telnet Interface Changing TCP/IP SettingsSnmp Community Commumity Name Public Community Access Changing Server Settings Changing the Print Server Password Changing Port Settings Changing AppleTalk Settings Displaying Configuration Information NetwareUpgrading Print Server Firmware Index Print Server Administration User’s Guide Tools menu Product Warranty