TITLE
    LaserWriter Printers: TCP Maximum Segment Size
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		24411
3/4/98
1/24/01
TOPIC

    What is the TCP Maximum Segment Size (MSS) over ethernet for IP-capable Apple LaserWriter printers?

DISCUSSION

    Apple LaserWriter printers determine their TCP MSS by the IP address of sender, the printer's IP address, and the printer's subnet mask.

    Here is a chart of the behavior:
    Model
    Local
    Non-Local
    LaserWriter 8500
    1460
    536
    LaserWriter 12/640 PS
    1460
    536
    LaserWriter 16/600 PS
    1460
    536
    Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS
    1460
    1460
    Color LaserWriter 12/660 PS
    1460
    1460
    Table Notes
    1. Local = host and printer are on same network and subnet.
    2. Non-Local = host and printer are on different networks or subnets.


    These are the MSS values sent from the printer to the host. The actual MSS used in a particular print job may vary depending on the network topology and the behavior of the host.

Document Information
Product Area: Printers
Category: LaserWriters
Sub Category: General Topics

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