7 EtherTalk

This chapter explains how to set up the machine to operate on an EtherTalk network. The following information is provided.

Information Checklist – page 103

EtherTalk Environments – page 104

EtherTalk Installation – page 104

Installation Procedure – page 104

Network Communication Setup – page 104

Workstation Setup – page 105

Test Print – page 105

Information Checklist

Before installing EtherTalk on the machine, make sure that the following items are available or have been performed.

Item

By

 

 

 

 

An existing operational EtherTalk network with Macintosh workstations

Customer

equipped with Ethernet network interface cards is required. These

 

procedures are not designed to install an EtherTalk network.

 

 

 

Macintosh System versions 7.5 or later, 8.x, 9.x, or Mac OS X 10.x

Customer

 

 

Test the machine to make sure that it is installed fully and functioning

Customer

correctly.

 

 

 

Install the Adobe PS print driver, or PPD (optional).

Customer

 

 

If problems are encountered during the machine installation, refer to the Problem Solving chapter for assistance.

CAUTION: Do not connect the network cable to the machine until instructed to do so.

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Xerox 7242, 7232 manual EtherTalk, Information Checklist

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