Xerox Phaser EX7750 Installation Guide
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Setting up Network Servers
EX7750 on a network with UNIX workstations
When a UNIX workstation is configured with the lpd protocol and connected to the
EX7750 over a TCP/IP network, it can print directly to the EX7750.
EX7750 over a TCP/IP network, it can print directly to the EX7750.
Setting up UNIX workstations requires an administrator with root privileges. After the
initial configuration, UNIX users simply submit print jobs to a named printer.
initial configuration, UNIX users simply submit print jobs to a named printer.
The job management tools, along with the other Fiery utilities and WebTools, are
unavailable on the UNIX platform. A Windows or Mac OS computer on the same
network as the UNIX computer that is set up to use TCP/IP for printing to the
EX7750 can use the job management tools to manage print jobs that originate from all
workstations on the network.
unavailable on the UNIX platform. A Windows or Mac OS computer on the same
network as the UNIX computer that is set up to use TCP/IP for printing to the
EX7750 can use the job management tools to manage print jobs that originate from all
workstations on the network.
Tips for experts—UNIX workstations
Setting up the EX7750 in a UNIX environment has the same requirements as setting
up any printer or new device:
up any printer or new device:
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A distinct IP address is required for the EX7750 as well as for each workstation on
the network.
the network.
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A name must be selected for the EX7750 that goes with the IP address.
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The IP address of the EX7750 must be registered for the network in a host database,
and also on the EX7750 itself.
and also on the EX7750 itself.
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At least one print connection (Print or Hold) must be published.
The following information applies especially to the EX7750:
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The EX7750 is a printer controller that understands lpd protocols.
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The EX7750 has a remote printer name you must use in order to communicate with it
successfully.
successfully.
For details, see the following section.