Digital Equipment RapidPrint 500, Reference Manual

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Server Features Introduction
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1.3 Server Features
1.3.1 AppleTalk Support
The RapidPrint 500 provides Ethernet access to attached laser printers; RapidPrint 500 print ser-
vices appear in the Macintosh Chooser window like any other printer on the network. Note that
bidirectional communication, either a serial or IEEE 1284 parallel interface, is required for this
functionality.
1.3.2 LAN Manager Support
The RapidPrint 500 can be configured to appear as a print node to other LAN Manager nodes.
Supported systems include OS/2, Windows NT, and Windows 95.
1.3.3 LAT and Digital Compatibility
The RapidPrint 500 supports LAT and TSM/NCP, making it fully compatible with most Digital
operating environments.
1.3.4 NetWare Support
The RapidPrint 500 is used primarily for print serving. The RapidPrint 500 can also be configured
and logged into from a NetWare fileserver, and can function as a print node for other NetWare file-
servers.
1.3.5 TCP/IP and UNIX Compatibility
Almost all UNIX systems support Telnet, an established industry standard. Telnet can be used for
logging into the server to issue configuration commands. UNIX systems generally implement
Rlogin as well, unless security considerations dictate that it be disabled at a particular site.
1.3.6 Small Size
The small, attractive case is designed to fit into any office environment. Because there is no inter-
nal fan, the RapidPrint 500 operates silently.
1.3.7 Easy Configuration
The EZCon utility (provided on CD-ROM) allows users to configure the RapidPrint 500 from a
Macintosh, PC, or UNIX machine as well as configure NetWare print queues without having to
use PCONSOLE. It also allows remote host logins into the RapidPrint 500, which are similar to Tel-
net and LAT logins.
1.3.8 Command Line Interface
A simple but powerful command interface is provided for both users and system managers. The
RapidPrint 500 operating code is downloaded automatically at power-up, making software
upgrades as easy as copying a file. The RapidPrint 500 stores its operating software permanently
on-board, so it does not need to download code unless new versions become available. Servers can
also be configured to request a downloaded configuration file at boot time.