AppleShare Print Server: Transition from System 6 to System 7


Article Change History
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09/15/92 - REWRITTEN
* To explain better the existing situation with System 6.0.8,
the desired situation, and to note that AppleShare 3.0 is
available.


I would like to use the Macintosh IIci as an AppleShare Print Server. I'm
running system software version 6.0.8 (equivalent to System 6.0.7 with the
addition of System 7 print drivers). I run the Network Products Installer
version 6.0.7 to install the AppleShare Print Server, and it doesn't
recognize the 7.0 LaserWriter drivers. I must quit the Installer, remove
the 7.0 print drivers, install the print server software, and reinstall 7.0
drivers. Is there an easier way to do this?

Unfortunately, it doesn't get much easier. The following steps will
minimize the confusion:

1) Format the hard drive (if it's not already formatted).

2) Install system software 6.0.8 (if not already installed).

3) Remove the print drivers from the System Folder (in System 6.0.8, they
are actually the System 7 print drivers).

4) Install the AppleShare Print Server using Network Products Installer
6.0.7.

5) Drag over the LaserPrep version 7.0 file from the 6.0.8 disks.

There is no need to reinstall the print drivers on the Print Server. They
aren't used. However, it is VERY important to put the LaserPrep file in
the folder with the Print Server's System file.

Note that upgrading to AppleShare 3.0 will eliminate much of this confusion
and the steps required to get the print server running successfully with
System 7 drivers.


Published Date: Feb 18, 2012