Nikon MPS1-2 User Manual
AppleTalk Configuration
7 - 1
7 - AppleTalk Configuration
The EZWebCon conÞguration software is the easiest way to conÞgure the MPS. The
following sections cover print conÞguration methods for AppleTalk hosts.
following sections cover print conÞguration methods for AppleTalk hosts.
NOTE:
The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See
the Setting the IP Address section on page 4-2 for instructions.
the Setting the IP Address section on page 4-2 for instructions.
NOTE:
Macintoshes that do not support EtherTalk will need either an Ether-
net card or a LocalTalk-to-EtherTalk router to use the MPS.
net card or a LocalTalk-to-EtherTalk router to use the MPS.
7.1 Bitronics
The MPS advertises its printer as a LaserWriter. Therefore, printing from a Macintosh is
only possible with a PostScript printer and bi-directional communication between the
MPS and that printer.
only possible with a PostScript printer and bi-directional communication between the
MPS 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.
located on CD-ROM for configuration instructions.
The MPS 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 the MPS parallel port, use the DeÞne Port 1
Bitronics Enabled
interface. Printers that support Bitronics allow bi-directional communication via the
parallel port. To enable Bitronics on the MPS parallel port, use the DeÞne Port 1
Bitronics Enabled
command.