Tektronix Phasershare Printer LocalTalk connectors and cables, Connecting to a single computer

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LocalTalk connectors and cables

LocalTalk connectors and cables are available through your local reseller. This illustration shows two commonly used types of LocalTalk connectors:

1.Self-terminating connector

2.Connector that requires an external terminator, depending on your network configuration

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Depending on the type of LocalTalk cables you use and your network configuration, you might need to use terminators at certain points in the installation. Refer to the documentation for your LocalTalk connectors and cables for details.

Connecting to a single computer

You can use LocalTalk connectors and cables to connect the printer directly to your computer, without connecting it to any other network. To avoid damaging the network interface, turn off the printer before making any LocalTalk connections.

1.Connect the short cable of a LocalTalk connector to the PhaserShare LocalTalk port.

2.Connect the short cable of another LocalTalk connector to your computer’s LocalTalk port.

3.Connect a LocalTalk cable from the LocalTalk connector that you have just attached to your computer to the printer’s LocalTalk connector.

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PhaserShare	Series B LocalTalk Card
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Depending on the type of LocalTalk connectors you use and your network configuration, you might need to use external terminators. Refer to the documentation for your LocalTalk connectors and cables for details.

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