My reply follows quote. On 1/27/05, at 13:36 -0700, Art Sable wrote:
>I have an Epson 1200 printer that has a Mac serial receptacle but no >network receptacle. I would like to connect it to my home Ethernet >Appletalk network. I also have a Mac 7500 computer I'm not using >that has both serial and network receptacles. I understand that such >a machine can be used as a print server to accomplish that task. How >is that done? And since the 7500 will be connected to the network, >can it then be used for other tasks as well, or must it be dedicated >to the printer? First, get the printer to work with the computer you want for a server. Then install AppleTalk Bridge Then connect to the network via ethernet (at least that's the way I do it. And yes, you can use the 7500 for other stuff as well. The printing should work fine in the background. voila? -- HTH, Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
