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One Macintosh node can't talk to the LaserWriter but all others on the network can. We know that the problem has something to do with the nodelocation because when a known good Macintosh is used at the node locationthe problem still occurs. Also, when using the Chooser from the problemnode location, the LaserWriter sometimes disappears.
DISCUSSION There may either be noise built up on the LocalTalk cable due to animproper termination at one of the LocalTalk connection boxes or morelikely, if you are using bulk roll cable in large 1500 rolls, there may bea cable problem. You may want to use Node Check 1.0 from Apple or a similar product likeNode Informer from Cayman Systems to help you find the problem. Load andrun one of these programs on all of the Macintoshes installed on thenetwork. As the program is running, check and see which node can see whichnode and the LaserWriter. (Note that Node Check was NOT designed to workwith EtherNet. The current version of Node Check, 1.0, will not be updatedin the future. Node Informer would be a better choice in this situation.) Each Macintosh should show all LaserWriters, AppleTalk ImageWriters (onlythe ImageWriters which have the LocalTalk card installed), and Macintoshesrunning the node program on the network. When a problem is found, try swapping cable and connector boxes. The ideais to find the culprit junction by patiently swapping the systems on andoff the net until everybody sees everybody else on Node Check. Node Informer is available on AppleLink through Cayman Systems. Use CaymanSystems as a search string for contact information. |
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| Product Area: | Printers |
| Category: | LaserWriters |
| Sub Category: | General Topics |
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