Connecting the printer

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Phaser 360

Connecting the printer

The printer can be connected to networks and single workstations. Refer to the PhaserShare Networking System Administrator Manual for more information on installing and configuring the printer on a network.

Printer ports

The Phaser 360 printer has the following ports:

10BaseT Ethernet connection
SCSI port for an external hard drive
parallel port
slot for an optional network card (shown with card installed)

Connecting to a network

The Phaser 360 printer has a built-in 10BaseT Ethernet port for network connectivity. An expansion slot is provided for optional Tektronix PhaserShare network cards for 100BaseTx Ethernet (includes connection for 10Base2), Token Ring, or LocalTalk connections.

For information on installing and configuring your printer on a network, refer to the PhaserShare Networking System Administrator Manual shipped with your printer.
For ordering information, refer to PhaserShare network cards.

Connecting a PC or UNIX workstation to the parallel port

The printer supports a bidirectional parallel port. Connect your computer to the printer's parallel port with a standard parallel cable and the adapter shipped with your printer. Make all connections before you turn on the printer.

If large files do not print, you may need to reset the printer's timeouts. Refer to Fixing timeout problems in Windows.
Refer to Using the Printer's Parallel Port for information on bidirectional status reporting and parallel port pin signals.

Connecting to a Macintosh

Connect Macintosh computers on a network through the built-in Ethernet interface. An optional LocalTalk network card is available.

Refer to the PhaserShare Networking System Administrator Manual for installation and configuration procedures.
See PhaserShare network cards for ordering information.

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