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Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility
The Protocol Tab - AppleTalk
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support
The Protocol Tab - AppleTalk
AppleTalk is a network communications protocol that allows computers to talk to each other using Ethernet.
Typically only Macintoshes use AppleTalk, although other platforms can use it if they have the necessary, third-
party software.
Communication
Printer Object Type
. The Printer Object Type can be obtained from the manufacturer of the printer. Enter the type
of printer in the field provided. For each printer connected to the PrintServer, you will choose the Communications
Protocol that allows the devices on the network to communicate.
Communication Protocol
. Select the type of Communication Protocol you will use,
ASCII
or
Binary
for each
printer, according to the recommendation of the printer’s manufacturer. For more information, refer to the
printer’s documentation.
Click the
Save
button to apply your changes, or click
Cancel
to cancel your changes.
Figure 6-3: Protocol Tab - AppleTalk
