TITLE
    ImageWriter II: Networking Options Available
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12/15/99
TOPIC

    This article describes the networking options available for the ImageWriter II Printer.

DISCUSSION

    The LocalTalk option card for the ImageWriter II makes the ImageWriter II a shared resource on an AppleTalk network. The option lets you distinguish individual printers by assigning them unique names using the Namer accessory. If more than one printer of the same name resides on the same network, the option appends a number to the name.

    Using the LocalTalk Bridge software, you can also tie your LocalTalk Option Card equipped ImageWriter II Printer to an Ethernet or Token Ring network -- eliminating the need to install a router or repeatedly switch network connections. The LocalTalk Bridge software uses a host computer as a bridge between the LocalTalk portion of a network and either Ethernet, or Token Ring portion of a network.

    The Apple LocalTalk Bridge (M3246Z/A) comes with the LocalTalk Bridge software, installer, and User's Guide and has the following requirements:
    • A Macintosh or Workgroup Server running Mac OS version 7.0 or later
    • At least 70K of RAM
    • An available LocalTalk port
    • A LocalTalk connector and cable
    • An Ethernet connection or Token Ring connection
    • Appropriate network cables

Document Information
Product Area: Communications-Networking
Category: LocalTalk-EtherTalk-Token Ring
Sub Category: General Topics
Keywords: cnfg, knts

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