7 EtherTalk

EtherTalk Environments

System configuration

As the machine supports EtherTalk protocol, you can print from Macintosh. NOTE: You will need the optional PostScript Kit to use EtherTalk for printing.

Target computers

The machine supports a Macintosh or Power Macintosh with the following OS:

• Mac OS 7.5 or later, 8.x, 9.x, or Mac OS X 10.x

EtherTalk Installation

This section describes the installation procedure for using the machine in an EtherTalk environment.

Installation Procedure

There are three stages required to install the machine on an EtherTalk network.

Network Communication Setup

This requires the machine to be set up for EtherTalk.

Workstation Setup

Install the print driver (Adobe PS) for Macintosh.

Test Print

A test print should be submitted to make sure that the machine has been installed and configured correctly.

Network Communication Setup

This procedure is used to set up the network communication parameters of the machine.

At the machine, perform these steps.

NOTE: Keep the SNMP port enabled while you use the machine on the TCP/IP network.

NOTE: Some of the configuration options for this protocol are only available from CentreWare Internet Services.

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