Configuring the macintosh ethertalk software, Network card status leds, Setting up the elite xl chapter 1 – GCC Printers Elite XL User Manual

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Setting up the Elite XL

Chapter 1

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Configuring the Macintosh EtherTalk software

In order for print data to be transmitted to the Elite XL via Ethernet, the
Macintosh needs to be configured for communication over Ethernet.

To configure the Macintosh for Ethernet communication:

1.

Select Control Panels

from the Apple ( ) menu.

The Control Panels folder appears.

2.

Double-click the Network

control panel.

The Network control panel appears displaying network
protocol options.

3.

Click EtherTalk.

Depending on the type of EtherTalk hardware installed in
your Macintosh, the correct EtherTalk (Phase 2) icon will look
like one of the following:

4.

Close the Network

control panel.

Configuring IBM-PC and compatible software

Please refer to your network card, network software, and Windows
documentation for configuration instructions.

Network card status LEDs

There are three yellow light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) inset into the face
plate of the Elite XL rear bezel. The right LED is lit continuously when a
valid Thin Coax (10BASE-2) connection is established. The left LED is lit
continuously when a valid UTP (10BASE-T) connection is established.

SCSI

LOCALTALK

RS - 422

PARALLEL

10BASE -T

UTP

10BASE -2

COAX

TX/RX

Note

: You must select the

EtherTalk Phase 2 icon
(two arrows pointing in
each direction or two
arrowheads connected by a
dotted line) as opposed to
EtherTalk Phase 1 (one
arrow pointing in each
direction).

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