7: Appletalk Configuration; Bitronics; Macintosh Services; Appletalk Zones - Lantronix EPS1 Installation Manual

7: AppleTalk Configuration

The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the EPS. The fol-
lowing sections cover print configuration methods for AppleTalk hosts.
The EPS needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See
Note:
Setting the IP Address on page 4-1 for instructions.
Macintoshes that do not support EtherTalk will need either an
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Ethernet card or a LocalTalk-to-EtherTalk router to use the EPS.

7.1 Bitronics

Printing from a Macintosh is only possible with a PostScript printer and bi-directional
communication between the EPS and that printer. The EPS supports the Bitronics inter-
face, an extension to the standard Centronics interface. Printers that support Bitronics al-
low bi-directional communication. To enable Bitronics on an EPS port, use the Define
Port n Bitronics Enabled command.
Note: MacOS 8.1 can also print via LPD. See the Print Server Reference
Manual located on the CD-ROM and web site for configuration
instructions.

7.2 Macintosh Services

Before attempting to print from a Macintosh, ensure that AppleTalk and PostScript are
both enabled on at least one service. Once a PostScript AppleTalk service is configured,
the service will appear in the Chooser as a LaserWriter in the same zone as the EPS. Se-
lect the service in the Chooser and complete the appropriate setup options. Then close
the Chooser window and print a test page of text to the Macintosh service.

7.3 AppleTalk Zones

If there is a router on the network, the EPS will appear in the default zone specified by
the router. To change the default zone use the Define Protocol AppleTalk Zone com-
mand.
If the EPS is attached to a network without an AppleTalk router, all AppleTalk devices
(including the EPS) will appear in the default zone in the Chooser.
If no router is present on the network, the EPS will not accept
Note:
AppleTalk print jobs for 60 seconds after booting.
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