Re: [NTLK] Network printing

From: Laurent Daudelin (laurent_daudelin_at_fanniemae.com)
Date: Wed Feb 06 2002 - 15:14:02 EST


On 06/02/02 10:28, "Josh Ormsby" <ormsby_at_mpi.com> wrote:

>>>> On 05/02/02 09:39, "Josh Ormsby" <ormsby_at_mpi.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I am using an ethernet connection, and I can "Choose Network
>>>>> LaserWriter" on the print slip, But I cannot send anything there.
>>>>>
>>>>> When I sent the Works document to the printer I get an error saying "NO
>>>>> printer connected".
>>>>>
>>>>> I know the network supports AppleTalk because I can search for a printer
>>>>> and see the other "Zones". Does the printer need some kind of
>>>>> configuration?
>>>>
>>>> Josh,
>>>>
>>>> When you select "Print", from the routing menu, a dialog should appear.
>>>> There is a popup menu in the middle of the dialog that says "Printer".
>>>> Do you have a printer name appearing next to this popup? If not, tap the
>>>> "Printer" popup, then select "Choose Network LaserWriter". A dialog should
>>>> appear and you should see your printer's name appearing there. Tap it's
>>>> name
>>>> to highlight it, then tap the close button. The name should now appear next
>>>> to the "Printer" label.
>>>>
>>>> If any of this doesn't work, then maybe your physical connection is
>>>> defective, one of your LocalTalk/PhoneNet connector is broken. Or the
>>>> printer isn't a network PostScript LaserWriter. What kind of printer is
>>>> this, BTW?
>>>>
>>>> -Laurent.
>>>> --
>>>> =====================================================================
>>>
>>> Laurent,
>>>
>>> The printer name does appear in the print popup.
>>>
>>> The physical connection seems to be OK. The printer is working from my
>>> desktop.
>>>
>>> It's a HP LaserJet 8150 N.
>>
>> Josh,
>>
>> Do you know if the printer has AppleTalk enabled? Did you download the HP
>> printer utility that would let you manager this printer? This printer is
>> also Ethernet 10BaseT ready, so are you using a NOS 2.1-based Newton, with
>> an Ethernet card? If so, what kind of connection do you physically have with
>> the printer? A direct connection? A hub between the 2 of them? A
>> router/switch?
>>
>> -Laurent.
>> --
>> =====================================================================
>
>
> Laurent,
>
> I am using a MP2000u with a Farralon ethernet card. It is plugged into
> the network right next to my PC, and I have been able to print from
> there. I just downloaded and ran the HP utility "HP web JetAdmin" to
> check on the printer, wow that is a great utility, and AppleTalk is
> enabled. It does have an IP address, could I print to it directly that
> way?

Since it's Ethernet, you cannot connect your MP2000U directly to the
printer. You need to go through a router or gateway, or go with a crossover
cable. If AppleTalk is enabled, what's the printer's name? That's the name
that should appear on your Newton, when you choose "Choose Network
LaserWriter". Is your printer and/or your Newton part of a large Ethernet
network?

BTW, the application from HP that I uses is "HP LaserJet Utility". Good
luck!

-Laurent.

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