Connecting
the Macintosh to the EcoPRO Printer
There are two types of printer connections: direct and
network.
 | In the direct method, the computer is connected just to the
printer; there is no network involved.
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| In the network type, the printer is connected to the network
backbone, not directly to the computer.
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Both methods use network cabling and in some cases transceivers. The most popular cabling types are unshielded twisted pair cable (10Base-T) and thin coaxial cable (10Base-2).
The twisted cable must be at least Category
5 rated (CAT5), color is not important. The coaxial cable must be RG58 A/U.
Direct Connection
The Macintosh computer will have either an AAUI connector on the rear panel or a network
card with an RJ45 jack (10Base-T) or a BNC connector (10Base-2)
in the expansion bus.
The AAUI connector requires a transceiver device to connect
either to the twisted pair cable or the coaxial cable. The EcoPRO has an RJ45 jack or an
AUI connector (not the same as the Macintosh AAUI) connector. The AUI connector also requires a transceiver for connecting a
coaxial cable.
When using twisted pair, connect in turn, each of the
following:
| the cable to the 10Base-T AAUI transceiver
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| the other end of the cable to an L-COM
adapter
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| the L-COM adapter to the RJ45 jack on the EcoPRO.
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Be sure that the plug makes a snapping sound when inserting
it into the jack.
When using coaxial cable, connect in turn, each of the
following:
| a T-connector to the a
non-terminated AAUI transceiver
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| a 50 ohm terminator to one side
of the T-connector
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| the cable to the other side of the T-connector
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| If a self-terminating AAUI transceiver is used, the coaxial
cable can be connected without a T-connector.
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| the other end of the cable to one side of another
T-connector
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| the other side of that T-connector requires a 50 ohm
terminator
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| the T-connector to an AUI transceiver
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| the AUI transceiver is then
connected to the AUI connector on the EcoPRO. The SQE
"heartbeat" should be set to OFF,if it’s available.
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The Macintosh network card requires no transceiver devices.
When using twisted pair, connect in turn, each of the following:
| the twisted pair cable to the RJ45 jack on the card.
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| the other end of the cable to an L-COM adapter
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| the L-COM connector to the EcoPRO.
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When using coaxial cable connect in turn, each of the
following:
| a T-connector to the network card
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| a 50 ohm terminator to one side of the T-connector
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| the cable to the other side of the T-connector.
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| the other end of the cable to to one side of another
T-connector.
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| a 50 ohm terminator to the other side of the
T-connector
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| the T-connector to an AUI transceiver
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| the transceiver to the AUI connector on theEcoPRO. The SQE
"heartbeat"should be set to OFF.
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Network Connection
The network connection still requires a
transceiver if the computer has an AAUI connector.
Using a Hub
Connect in turn, each of the following:
| a UTP cable to the AAUI transceiver or the network card.
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| the other end of the cable to the hub.
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| another UTP cable directly from the EcoPRO RJ45 jack to the
hub. Do not use an L-COM adapter.
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| any other computers, printers, scanners, etc. to the
remaining ports on the hub.
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Using Thinnet
Connect in turn, each of the following:
| a T-connector to the AAUI or the BNC connector of the
network card.
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| a coaxial cable to one or both sides of the T-connector.
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| a T-connector to the AUI transceiver on the EcoPRO printer.
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| cable(s) to the T-connector(s) on other devices on the
network.
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| a 50 ohm terminator both end-devices, which each have one
connector open.
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Software
Networking software and a PostScript Printer Definition
(ppd) file are needed to complete the printer setup.
Networking Software
Double-click in turn, each of the following:
| the Hard drive icon.
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| System Folder icon.
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| Control Panels Folders.
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| Either the AppleTalk file or the Network file, depending on
the OS version.
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If the AppleTalk file was opened, verify or select Ethernet
in the "Connect via:" box. If the Network file was selected, verify or
select the appropriate EtherTalk icon (Built-in or Slot).
PPD Software
Select Chooser on the Apple menu. Select the
appropriate zone, if necessary. Double-click the LaserWriter 8.3.4 icon.
Click in turn, each of the following:
| the EcoPRO printer
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| the Setup button
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| the Select PPD button
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| the ECOPRO.PPD
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| the Select button
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| the OK button.
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The ECoPRO printer is now ready for printing.
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