Apple LaserWriter 12/640 PS - Manual (Page 20)

What to do after connecting to a single Mac OS computer
m If you wish to connect the printer to other networks, or to connect the
printer directly to a Windows or DOS computer, see the appropriate
sections later in this chapter.
m If you’re finished connecting the printer, skip to “Adjusting Communication
Settings,” later in this chapter.
See Chapter 2 for more information about setting up the printer on a
LocalTalk network, or Appendix B for information about setting up the
printer on a NetWare network running ATPS.
Connecting to an Ethernet network
A single Ethernet cable can carry a number of network protocols, including
AppleTalk (called EtherTalk when it’s on an Ethernet network), Novell
NetWare, and TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). To
connect the printer to an Ethernet network running any combination of these
protocols, follow these steps:
1 Obtain an Ethernet transceiver and a length of Ethernet cable appropriate for your
network’s media type—thin, thick, or twisted pair.
2 Plug the short cable from the transceiver into the Ethernet port (
G
) on the printer.
Apple Ethernet
thin coaxial transceiver
Apple Ethernet
AUI adapter
Apple Ethernet
twisted-pair transceiver
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