10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Print Server
FPS-5P-D
User's Manual


8. Mac OS Installation

8.1 AppleTalk Configuration

The FPS-5P-D can print jobs submitted from Macintosh workstations connected to an Ethernet using AppleTalk protocol. The basic configuration for the FPS-5P-D in an AppleTalk environment is performed simply by opening the Chooser window and selecting a printer that is connected to the FPS-5P-D.


8.2 Configuring the Print Server

Before installing a FPS-5P-D on a Macintosh computer, you might have to configure the FPS-5P-D using the web browser.

  1. Open your web browser.
  2. Connect to the FPS-5P-D by typing its IP address in the Location box.
  3. Click Setup in the left-hand column.
  4. Click AppleTalk under Setup.
  5. In Zone Name option, type an AppleTalk Zone name that you want the FPS-5P-D to belong to or leave it in default (This enables the FPS-5P-D 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 FPS-5P-D itself displays the zone name as an asterisk (*) in the current AppleTalk Status of the FPS-5P-D in the web browser.
  6. In Port Name option, type a name for identification purpose or just leave it in default (recommended).
  7. Note: The default FPS-5P-Ds Chooser name is as shown as follows:

    <ATALK_PS>-xxxxxx-1, where xxxxxx represents the last six digits of the devices 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 FPS-5P-D will append the last six digits to the name you specify.

  8. When done, click Save button to save the settings to the FPS-5P-D.
  9. Done.

8.3 Setting Up a Macintosh Computer

  1. At a Macintosh computer, from the Apple menu, select Chooser.
  2. The Chooser window then displays an Apple Zone list. Select the Zone name that you specified when configuring the FPS-5P-D.
  3. Note: If you select a Zone that the FPS-5P-D doesnt belong to, as you specified in the previous section, no FPS-5P-D will be displayed in the Step 4.

  4. If you are using a PostScript printer you can select the LaserWriter 8 icon.
  5. The Chooser window then displays FPS-5P-D(s) featuring the support for AppleTalk protocol, along with its default Chooser Name in the right-hand Select A PostScript Printer dialog box.
  6. Note: You may change the default Chooser name and Zone name of a FPS-5P-D by using your web browser before proceeding with this installation. Please see the previous section in this chapter for details.

  7. Click Setup button and choose the PPD file matching your printer, and click OK. If your printer does not appear in the PPD file list, please contact your printer vendor. You may also use the Generic PPD if you do not need any printer specific features.
  8. Close the Chooser Windows.
  9. Done.

 

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