xii Introduction

About this manual

This manual covers the following topics:

Basic configuration of the Fiery to support printing over AppleTalk, TCP/IP, and IPX (Novell) networks

Administering network printing

Configuring Novell and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000/Server 2003 servers and UNIX systems to provide Fiery printing services

Using the Fiery in mixed network environments

NOTE: The network guidelines in this book are not intended to replace the services of an experienced network engineer.

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1 illustrates the supported network configurations and shows the network connectors on the C9800.

Chapter 2 provides guidelines for setting up Windows network servers and UNIX systems for printing to the Fiery and for using Fiery WebTools.

Chapter 3 describes how to prepare for Fiery Setup, including planning system security through access levels.

Chapter 4 describes Fiery configuration (Setup) from the Control Panel.

Chapter 5 describes Fiery Setup from a Windows computer.

Chapter 6 describes setting up the Fiery for Fiery WebTools.

Chapter 7 summarizes some administrative features of Fiery software that are available for IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, and AppleTalk networks, and offers troubleshooting hints.

Appendix A describes issues that may occur in setting up the Fiery and offers solutions.

NOTE: Administrator features described in other manuals are summarized on page 7-1.