IBM OS/2 LAN Server and Warp Server networks For IBM OS/2 LAN Server and Warp Server Networks, HP JetAdmin software supports the Data Link Control (DLC) environment. Depending on the number of network printers and type of printer driver, when using virtual memory, improved performance might be realized by increasing server RAM, especially if the swapper.dat file is large. LocalTalk network The LocalTalk interface enables you to print directly from a stand-alone Apple Macintosh computer or from a Macintosh computer on a LocalTalk network.
For specific information about configuring your computer and printer to print through a LocalTalk interface, refer to the printer’s getting started guide and the HP JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guide . Macintosh DIN-8 cable To connect a Macintosh computer directly to this printer, use a standard Macintosh DIN-8 printer cable. This cable cannot be used in a network configuration. Note For LocalTalk configuration, the DIN-8 printer cable must be plugged into the printer port of your Macintosh computer. LocalTalk configuration To connect the printer to a Macintosh computer on a LocalTalk network, use the HP LocalTalk Cable Kit.
You will need a kit for each printer and an additional kit for each Macintosh computer on your network. UNIX networks HP JetAdmin software provides a TCP/IP-based solution for configuring and managing HP JetDirect print servers on HP-UX, Solaris, and SunOS systems. 72 Installation and configuration C7085-90921