Installation in Mac OS 9/8
Print Server Installation Manual
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2 Installation in Mac OS 9/8
The installation of the print server in Mac OS 9/8 systems is done
almost automatically. To configure the print server in Mac OS 9/8, an
additional virtual printer with a name expanded by '_ADM' is
installed.
Which Protocols are
Used?
The print server works in AppleTalk networks. Depending on the
network type, EtherTalk and TokenTalk are supported.
What Happens
During Installation
in Apple Networks?
After the print server is turned on, it initializes. In the process, the
print server determines its AppleTalk address. If the print server has
already been in use, it uses the last address. If zones are used in your
network, the print server will be assigned to the default zone. In a
last step, the system will check whether the print server name
already exists in the network. If this is the case, the name will be
expanded automatically (e.g.: Apple -> Apple_1).
External Print Server
Models in Apple
Networks
All external print server models support the Adobe protocols TBCP
and BCP. These protocols allow you to print in the so-called binary
mode with suitable PostScript printers. The relevant protocol can be
chosen using the 'PostScript Encoding' parameter; see User Manual.
The TBCP protocol is used as default setting.
Bidirectional
Communication
All print servers support bidirectional communication between the
printer and the host. The print server forwards all requests directly
to the printer or host, so that a direct communication between the
host and the printer is possible.
This chapter describes the installation of your print
server in Mac OS 9/8 systems.
