Phasershare Series B Localtalk Card - Tektronix Phaser 740 Setup Manual

PhaserShare Series B LocalTalk card

LocalTalk connection
When a PhaserShare Series B card is purchased initially with the printer, it is
installed at the factory. When a PhaserShare Series B card is purchased later as
an upgrade kit, follow the installation instructions that are shipped with the
card. Both the LocalTalk connection on the card and the Ethernet connector on
the printer's rear panel are simultaneously active.
N
O T E
LocalTalk is sometimes referred to as AppleTalk. LocalTalk refers to the
physical connection; AppleTalk is the protocol.
You can make LocalTalk connections between the printer and a single computer
or a LocalTalk network. If your LocalTalk installation is complex, or if you need
assistance, contact your network system administrator.
C
A U T I O N
Connect your printer to a LocalTalk network before you turn on the printer.
LocalTalk card connections and indicators
1.
TX indicator (yellow); blinks while the interface is transmitting.
2.
RX indicator (green); blinks while the interface is receiving.
3.
LocalTalk connector; 8-pin, circular DIN.
N
O T E
Both indicators flashing together indicates a fatal software error. Turn the
printer off, then on again; if the problem persists, replace the card.
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PhaserShare TM
Series B
LocalTalk Card
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Connecting Your Printer to a Network
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LocalTalk®
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