Apple 12/600PS manual Connecting to a LocalTalk network, Obtain a LocalTalk connecting kit

What to do after connecting to an Ethernet network

mIf you wish to connect the printer to other networks, or to connect the printer directly to a single Macintosh or to an IBM PC or compatible, see the appropriate sections later in this chapter.

mIf you’re finished connecting the printer, skip to “Adjusting Communication Settings,” later in this chapter.

For more information about setting up the printer for different network interfaces, see Chapters 2, 3, and 4.

Connecting to a LocalTalk network

If you have an existing LocalTalk network, here’s how to add the printer to it.

1 Obtain a LocalTalk connecting kit.

Connector box

LocalTalk cable

LocalTalk connecting kits come in many varieties. Yours may look different. The kit illustrated above is an Apple product (part number M1657Z/A) and comes with RJ-11 connectors. Apple also produces another LocalTalk kit with different connectors (part number M2068LL/B).

2 Plug the connector box into the LocalTalk port (ˆ) on the printer.

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