Lantronix ETS Reference Manual - 10.2.2 Using Laserprep
Printing from a Macintosh
AppleTalk Host Setup
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10.1.2 Macintosh Service Configuration
To print from a Macintosh:
1
Create a service and enable both AppleTalk and PostScript. Figure 10-3 shows a parallel service
named ets_prt.
Figure 10-3: Enabling AppleTalk and PostScript on a Service
2
Once you’ve created the service, it should be visible in the Chooser of any Macintosh that is in the
same zone as the ETS. If you have multiple zones on your network, the service will appear in the de-
fault zone specified by the AppleTalk router.
3
Locate your ETS printing service in the Chooser. Select it and complete the appropriate setup options.
4
Close the Chooser window.
5
Print a test page to verify that the print service is working.
10.2 Printing from a Macintosh
10.2.1 Using AppleTalk on UNIX or VMS
If you are using third-party software that provides AppleTalk for UNIX or VMS, the ETS services should
be visible like any other AppleTalk printer, and print queues should be able to access the ETS as any other
AppleTalk printer. Due to the variety of software packages and their configurations, setup details cannot be
shown here—refer to your local documentation for details. Note that native UNIX and TCP/IP printing
methods such as lp and lpr are generally easier to set up and administer than non-native AppleTalk printing
methods, and should be used whenever possible.
10.2.2 Using LaserPrep
The LaserPrep application reduces the size of print jobs and therefore saves bandwidth. All Macintoshes
printing to the ETS must be running the same version of LaserPrep, otherwise print jobs can be lost.
Reloading the LaserPrep file repeatedly can prevent jobs from printing reliably.
10.2.3 Printing Bitmap Graphics
When printing bitmap graphics, ensure that the laser printer being used is configured to use 8-bit characters
so that the bitmaps print legibly. Many printers are set to use 7-bit serial characters by default.
Local>> DEFINE SERVICE ets_prt APPLETALK ENABLED POSTSCRIPT ENABLED