CHAPTER 1
Introduction to the LaserWriter 16/600 PS Printer
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Communication Ports
The print server environment includes support for both remote printer mode and
dedicated print server mode. The following server features are also supported:
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multiple file servers
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multiple file queues
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automatic reattachment to the file server
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encrypted passwords
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compatibility with Novell Print Server VAP/NLM/EXE
TCP/IP Protocols 1
In the TCP/IP environment the LaserWriter 16/600 PS printer appears as a remote
UNIX
system with an attached printer. Users on the TCP/IP network perform print job
setup and spool print jobs for the LaserWriter 16/600 PS printer to a spool directory
through the
lpr
command. The UNIX system lpd (line printer daemon) scans the spool
directory and when it encounters a print job it sends it to the specified printer.
The LaserWriter 16/600 PS printer TCP/IP network implementation includes support for
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Telnet configuration
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lpd (line printer daemon)
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multitasking kernel support for up to five hosts
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IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, RARP, and BOOTP protocols
The UNIX system network administrator must configure the following network
parameters for the LaserWriter 16/600 PS printer:
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IP address
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subnet mask and default network gateway
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printer type: PostScript, PCL, or ASCII
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banner pages always on or always off
LocalTalk Connector 1
An 9-pin mini-DIN connector supports the LocalTalk protocol. Figure 1-3 shows the
connector pin designations for the 9-pin connector.
Figure 1-3
The 9-pin mini-DIN connector for LocalTalk
8 7
1
5 4
2
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