Tektronix Phasershare Printer, Networking Manual

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PhaserShare Series B Network Interfaces
PhaserShare Series B LocalTalk card
With the PhaserShare Series B LocalTalk card, you can connect the printer to a
LocalTalk network. Both the LocalTalk connection on the card and the Ethernet
connector on the printer’s rear panel are simultaneously active.
When a PhaserShare Series B card is purchased initially with the printer, it is
installed at the factory. When a PhaserShare Series B card is purchased later as an
upgrade kit, follow the installation instructions that are shipped with the card.
LocalTalk connection
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LocalTalk is sometimes referred to as AppleTalk. LocalTalk refers to the physical
connection; AppleTalk is the protocol.
You can make LocalTalk connections between the printer and a single computer or a
LocalTalk network. If your LocalTalk installation is complex, or if you need
assistance, contact your network system administrator.
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Connect your printer to a LocalTalk network before you turn on the printer.
The PhaserShare Series B LocalTalk card has the following connections and
indicators on the rear panel:
1.
TX indicator (yellow); blinks while the interface is transmitting.
2.
RX indicator (green); blinks while the interface is receiving.
3.
LocalTalk connector; 8-pin, circular DIN.
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Both indicators flashing together indicates a fatal software error. Turn the printer off,
then on again; if the problem persists, replace the card.
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