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Section 9: Setting Up - Macintosh
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Bi-directional support
The AXIS 5470e/570 allows the printer driver to communicate
directly with the printer and consequently facilitates complete
functional control over print jobs, e.g. automatic downloading of
fonts not resident in the printer.
This functionality has backward compatibility with older printers and
Macintosh computers, which means that the AXIS 5470e/570 can
generate appropriate responses to Macintosh printer queries, when the
connected printer does not support bi-directional communication.
Verifying the Setup
You simply need to print a document from the Macintosh computer
to verify communication to the chosen printer. The basic installation
can be considered complete if the print test is satisfactory. The AXIS
5470e/570 is now ready to use as a print server.
Note:
ASCII, TBCP and BCP
The Binary Communication Protocol (BCP) and the Tagged Binary
Communication Protocol (TBCP) are communication protocols used
by the serial and parallel ports of a printer. They allow 8-bit binary
data in files concurrent with the use of some control characters, for
communication and print job control. TBCP is required for printing
with a binary data stream on some printers, e.g HP printers.
Note:
For information on advanced AppleTalk functions such as non-PostScript printer
support, please refer to the Axis NPS Print Server Technical Reference on the
AXIS Online CD.
Some printers, e.g. Epson InkJet printers, can not be used when TBCP is enabled.
Summary of Contents for AXIS 570
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Page 202: ...Section 11 Management Configuration AXIS 5470e 570 670e User s Manual 202 ...
Page 250: ...Appendix C Extended IBM Printer Emulation AXIS 5470e 570 670e User s Manual 250 ...
Page 264: ...Appendix E IBM Print Formatting AXIS 5470e 570 670e User s Manual 264 ...
Page 300: ...Appendix A The Parameter List AXIS 5470e 570 670e User s Manual 300 ...