Introduction; Overview; What Is The Ethernet Interface; Printer Models And Applicable Ethernet Interface Cards - InfoPrint 6500 Series User Manual

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Overview

This chapter introduces you to the ethernet interface architecture and special
features, as well as providing information on installation and configuration
tools.

What Is The Ethernet Interface?

The ethernet interface allows you to attach printers on a local area network
(LAN) rather than attaching them directly to a host system. Following simple
configuration steps, these peripherals can be simultaneously shared with
users on the network whether you are using TCP/IP, NetBIOS over TCP/IP,
or IPX (Novell
The ethernet interface package contains an ethernet interface to attach itself
and the printer to the network. The ethernet interface is supplied in one of two
forms:
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an integrated ethernet card
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an integrated wireless ethernet card.
Throughout this manual, features specific to each ethernet interface type will
be indicated by the sideheads ETHERNET and WIRELESS.

Printer Models And Applicable Ethernet Interface Cards

The following lists the 6500-V printer model with its corresponding ethernet
interface card type.
Printer
6500-V
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The information in this manual does not apply to the InfoPrint Network Print
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Introduction

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Ethernet Interface Card Type
Power PC Based PCI Ethernet (wired)
Power PC Based PCI Ethernet (wireless)
External Ethernet to Parallel Port
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