Lantronix ETS8PS, ETS16PS AppleTalk Configuration, Bitronics, Macintosh Services, AppleTalk Zones

8: AppleTalk Configuration

The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the ETS. The following sections cover print configuration methods for AppleTalk hosts.

Note: The ETS needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon.

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

Bitronics

Printing from a Macintosh is only possible with a PostScript printer and bi-directional communication between the ETS and that printer. The ETS supports the Bitronics interface, an extension to the standard Centronics interface. Printers that support Bitronics allow bi-directional communication. To enable Bitronics on an ETS port, use the Define Port 2 Bitronics Enabled command.

Note: MacOS 8.1 can also print via LPD. See the Device Server Reference

Manual located on the CD-ROM and web site for configuration instructions.

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 ETS. Select 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.

AppleTalk Zones

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

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

Note: If no router is present on the network, the ETS will not accept

AppleTalk print jobs for 60 seconds after booting.

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