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Owner's Manual for EPILOG Legend Model 6000
There are several different methods to print over the network to the Legend. This document describes how to
set up the Legend to work with the network connection on your Windows 95/98 PC(s). A procedure for
installing network connection software (INTELLIscribe) is provided under heading "Installing
INTELLIscribe" addressed later in this section.
Any number of Legends and computers can be mixed on the user's local area network. This includes a single
computer controlling multiple Legend engravers, multiple computers controlling a single Legend, or multiple
computers controlling multiple Legends. The Legend's network printing facility is implemented using the
TCP/IP based LPR/LPD protocol.
The different methods of printing to the Legend with a network connection are as follows:
•
Server-less printing without a hub.
•
Server-less printing using a hub.
•
Server based printing.
SERVER-LESS PRINTING WITHOUT A HUB
This method involves direct printing from your computer's network card to the Legend. This method is
similar to printing through the parallel port with the distinct advantage that it allows you to use a much longer
cable (up to 328 feet) than a standard parallel printing cable allows.
REQUIREMENTS
1)
A 10Base-T Ethernet network card installed in your Windows 95/98 computer.
2)
A crossover network cable connecting the network card to the Legend.
3)
INTELLIscribe software.
Warning!
- The crossover network cable looks exactly like a standard straight-through network cable,
but they have different purposes for making network connections. Normally, the crossover cable should
only be used when connecting the Legend directly to your computer. Ask your network administrator for
assistance if you are unsure of which type of cable you have. It is a good idea to place a tag or label on
the cable indicating if it is a crossover cable or straight-through cable.
INSTALLATION
1)
Install a 10Base-T Ethernet network card and supporting software / drivers in your PC. Network
cards can be obtained at any local computer store.
2)
Connect a crossover cable from the computer to the Legend control board.
Section 9 – Network Printing
December, 2000
9) NETWORK PRINTING
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