AppleShare Print Server 4.2.x: Open Transport Issue

We are having difficulty seeing/capturing LaserWriter Pro 630s with our AppleShare Print Server 4.2.x. This problem started occurring after we upgraded to later versions of Open Transport, v1.1.1 and v1.1.2. We are using System Software 7.5.x, 7.6.x. When we change our connection from Ethernet to LocalTalk on the PrintServer, the problems go away.

Additionally, we have noticed that LaserWriter 16/600s are also not showing up when we display the PrintServer capture window. However, both LaserWriter 16/600s and Pro 630s always show up in the Chooser.
We have been able to reproduce these problems using AppleShare Print Server 4.2.x. These problems are not reproducible using the new Print Server in AppleShare IP 5.0. As there will be no further work on the v4.2.x AppleShare Servers (file and print), we suggest upgrading to AppleShare IP 5.0 to resolve these issues.


This article was published in the 12 June 1997 "Information Alley".
Published Date: Feb 18, 2012