Stylewriter ethertalk adapter – Apple StyleWriter EtherTalk Adapter User Manual

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The StyleWriter EtherTalk Adapter supports all recent models
of StyleWriter printers. (See the label on the adapter box for a
list of supported printers.)

Making sure you have the correct software

Make sure that the appropriate printer driver software is
installed on your computer. (For information on how to install
printer software, see the manual that came with your printer.)

Earlier models of the StyleWriter printer require updated
versions of the printer driver software:

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The Color StyleWriter 2400 requires printer driver version
1.6.1 or later.

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The StyleWriter 1200, StyleWriter, and StyleWriter II
printers require StyleWriter 1500 printer driver version 2.2
or later.

You can obtain software updates from major online services
and your Apple-authorized dealer.

Connecting the cable to your printer

Note: Your adapter may appear different from the one
shown here.

Apple System/Peripheral-8
serial cable (included with
the printer)

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StyleWriter EtherTalk Adapter

Connecting your printer to an Ethernet network

Apple Ethernet
twisted-pair
transceiver

Any standard IEEE 802.3-compatible

10BASE-T hub

Serial cable

EtherTalk
Adapter

RJ-45
patch cord

Power
adapter

Printer

CPU

CPU

Installing on 10BASE-T

Two-meter Apple Ethernet
self-terminating cable

Apple Ethernet
thin coax transceiver

BNC T-connector

Serial cable

EtherTalk
Adapter

Power adapter

Printer

CPU

CPU

Installing on 10BASE-2 (thinnet)

IMPORTANT If the printer is the last device on the network,
you must attach a 50-ohm terminating resistor to the
BNC T-connector.

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