Can I print via ethernet?
I've just connected up a JetDirect box to my HP4MP via parallel cable.
Now I've got ethernet out of this printer.
Do I use a cross over cable directly into my iMac?
Then what?
How do I get this thing to work with OSX's print center.
The Directory Services pop up window doesn't have any ethernet option. Do I use LPR Printers using IP? Or do I need a hub to use this feature?
Thanks for any input.
Now I've got ethernet out of this printer.
Do I use a cross over cable directly into my iMac?
Then what?
How do I get this thing to work with OSX's print center.
The Directory Services pop up window doesn't have any ethernet option. Do I use LPR Printers using IP? Or do I need a hub to use this feature?
Thanks for any input.
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<strong>I've just connected up a JetDirect box to my HP4MP via parallel cable.
Now I've got ethernet out of this printer.
Do I use a cross over cable directly into my iMac?
Then what?
How do I get this thing to work with OSX's print center.
The Directory Services pop up window doesn't have any ethernet option. Do I use LPR Printers using IP? Or do I need a hub to use this feature?
Thanks for any input.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I have a Laserwriter 4/600 which is connected to an AsanteTalk adapter. I plug my G4 powerbook into the AsanteTalk adpater via a cross-over cable. In System Preferences under Network I have set up a Location called HomePrinter with *only* ethernet active and in there I turn Appletalk on. Then under the PrinteCenter I look for my printer on the Appletalk. To name the printer I had to use Classic and I tool I had lying around (a HP utility I think!)
My setup is a little dodgy because I also have Airport
for my internet. If I have them both active my Mac can't seem to see the printer. So I have to use this special `location' for printing only. This might just be because of the AsanteTalk adapter. Sometimes my mac can't find the printer and use a sophisticated error correcting approach where I pull the powerplug out of the AsanteTalk adapter, wait 30 seconds, and put it back in :-).
Good luck.
Michael
I think you can still use apple talk for the directjet
[ 07-08-2002: Message edited by: Aussie John ]</p>