Configuring The Macintosh Software - GCC Technologies Elite XL-1208 Network Manual

Using the Elite XL with Ethernet
3. Set the EtherTalk Port submenu.
4. Place the printer On Line.
Press the On Line key to place the printer on line. The front panel window
should display "Ready".
If you have questions about the operation of the front panel menu system see
Chapter 2 of the Elite XL User's Manual.

Configuring the Macintosh software

In order for print data to be transmitted to the Ethernet card, the Macintosh
needs to be configured for communication over Ethernet.
To configure the Macintosh for Ethernet communication:
1. Select Control Panels from the Apple ( ) menu.
The Control Panels folder appears.
2. Double-click the Network control panel.
3. Click EtherTalk.
Depending on the type of EtherTalk hardware installed in your
Macintosh, the correct EtherTalk (Phase 2) icon will look like one
of the following:
• With the PS/PCL Sensing submenu still displayed in the window,press
the Menu key until "Port Emulations" is displayed in the window.
• Press the Enter key to access the Port Emulations submenus.
• Press the Menu key until "EtherTalk Port:" is displayed in the window.
Press the + key to cycle through the three port settings: PostScript Only,
PCL Only, and Auto Switch.
• When the desired setting is displayed in the window, press the Enter
key to save the setting. An asterisk (*) will appear in the window
confirming the selection.
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