Xerox 4215 MICR MRP User Guide
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Installing the Xerox
AppleTalk option
The Xerox AppleTalk option allows you to connect your printer
directly to a Macintosh system, or to an AppleTalk-compatible
network through LocalTalk. The optional AppleTalk interface
board provides support for this interface.
directly to a Macintosh system, or to an AppleTalk-compatible
network through LocalTalk. The optional AppleTalk interface
board provides support for this interface.
This chapter describes the new features of the Xerox printer
AppleTalk software, including the changes incorporated in the
Xerox Driver Builder (Xerox driver) version 2.01 (v2.01) or later,
the enhanced version with PSPrinter and LaserWriter v8 printer
drivers support.
AppleTalk software, including the changes incorporated in the
Xerox Driver Builder (Xerox driver) version 2.01 (v2.01) or later,
the enhanced version with PSPrinter and LaserWriter v8 printer
drivers support.
PSPrinter is the new Macintosh driver developed by Adobe
Systems, Inc. It can be used instead of the Apple LaserWriter
printer driver that comes with the Macintosh computer. To build
a Xerox driver with Macintosh PostScript driver v8 support,
PSPrinter v8.1.1 or later is required.
Systems, Inc. It can be used instead of the Apple LaserWriter
printer driver that comes with the Macintosh computer. To build
a Xerox driver with Macintosh PostScript driver v8 support,
PSPrinter v8.1.1 or later is required.
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Note: Your printer is not supported by PSPrinter v8.0 and v8.1,
or LaserWriter v8.0. The Xerox driver v2.01 gives access to the
new version 8 features, and provides backward compatibility. If
the new Xerox driver is built from LaserWriter driver v7.x or
earlier, all selections and options are similar to those provided by
Xerox driver v1.0.
or LaserWriter v8.0. The Xerox driver v2.01 gives access to the
new version 8 features, and provides backward compatibility. If
the new Xerox driver is built from LaserWriter driver v7.x or
earlier, all selections and options are similar to those provided by
Xerox driver v1.0.
Before you begin
You need the following materials to begin using the AppleTalk
interface board:
interface board:
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LocalTalk or PhoneNet cables with DIN-8 or DB-9 connectors
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Xerox Support Software for Macintosh diskette
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Documentation that came with your Macintosh computer
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Note: DIN-8 cables are generally used for Macintosh systems,
except for models produced before 1986. Most PC AppleTalk
cards require DB-9 connectors. Contact your network
administrator or authorized Apple dealer for assistance in
purchasing the appropriate cables and connections for your
Macintosh computer or AppleTalk network.
except for models produced before 1986. Most PC AppleTalk
cards require DB-9 connectors. Contact your network
administrator or authorized Apple dealer for assistance in
purchasing the appropriate cables and connections for your
Macintosh computer or AppleTalk network.
XEROX MRP FAMILY APPLETALK INTERFACE OPERATOR GUIDE
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