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Note: Please refer to NetWare’s Print Server/Services manuals for detailed PCONSOLE commands.


6.2.5 AppleTalk

The print server can print jobs submitted from Macintosh workstations connected to an Ethernet using
AppleTalk protocol. The basic configuration is for the print server in an AppleTalk environment is performed
simply by opening the Chooser window and selecting a printer that is connected to the print server.

Function

Description

AppleTalk Zone

In this option, type an AppleTalk Zone name that you want the print server to belong to
or leave it in default (This enables the print server automatically search and link itself
to the default zone that is set on the AppleTalk router, if found)
. We also assume that
at least an AppleTalk Zone exists on the network. If no any zone exists, the print server
itself displays the zone name as an asterisk (*) in the current AppleTalk Status of the
print server in the web browser.

Port Name

In this option, type a name for identification purpose or just leave it in default
(recommended).
Note:
The default print server’s Chooser name is as shown as follows:
<ATALK_PS>-xxxxxx-1, where xxxxxx represents the last six digits of the device’s
Node ID. For example: ATALK_PS-40EEED-1. You may also change the
<ATALK_PS> to a name you like for identification purpose in this option. The print
server will append the last six digits to the name you specify.

Printer Type

In this option, the LaserWriter of printer type by default (recommended).

Data Format

In this option, data format includes ASCII, TBCP and BCP.

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