LaserWriter 16/600 PS: No PCL5 through EtherTalk (11/94)


I am using a LaserWriter 16/600 PS printer in conjunction with an EtherShare Server. The original files are created on a Sun workstation, and sent to the EtherShare server. The LaserWriter 16/600 PS is using the Ethernet port. however, using the Ethernet port with the Ethertalk protocol, it is not possible to set up the LaserWriter 16/600 PS in Auto select mode (PostScript and PCL5 mode). The only protocol available using the Apple Printer Utility is PostScript or none.

PCL5 is not supported using the EtherTalk communication channel. However, PCL5 is supported on IPX and IP network communication channels. You can configure these channels for PostScript, PCL5, or Autoselect. Since Sun workstations can use LPR over TCP/IP, you can use this method to print directly to the LaserWriter 16/600 PS printer.


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Published Date: Feb 19, 2012