Lantronix EPS2-100 User Manual
AppleTalk Configuration
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7 - AppleTalk Configuration
The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the EPS. The following
sections cover print configuration methods for AppleTalk hosts.
sections cover print configuration methods for AppleTalk hosts.
NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See
NOTE: Macintoshes that do not support EtherTalk will need either an Ether-
net card or a LocalTalk-to-EtherTalk router to use the EPS.
7.1 Bitronics
The EPS advertises its printer as a LaserWriter. Therefore, printing from a Macintosh is only
possible with a PostScript printer and bi-directional communication between the EPS and that
printer.
possible with a PostScript printer and bi-directional communication between the EPS and that
printer.
NOTE: MacOS 8.1 can also print via LPD. See the Print Server Reference Manual
located on CD-ROM for configuration instructions.
The EPS supports the Bitronics interface, an extension to the standard Centronics interface.
Printers that support Bitronics allow bi-directional communication via the parallel port. To enable
Bitronics on an EPS parallel port, use the Define Port n Bitronics Enabled command.
Printers that support Bitronics allow bi-directional communication via the parallel port. To enable
Bitronics on an EPS parallel port, use the Define Port n Bitronics Enabled command.