Specifications

This chapter explains what an interface is, describes how to connect
your printer to a Macintosh (or another computer on a network that
uses LocalTalk-type connectors and boxes).
In addition to the three standard interfaces—LocalTalk, parallel (bidi-
rectional), and serial—the QMS 1060 Print System has the option of
using two optional interfaces to connect your printer to an Ethernet or
Token-Ring network.
If you have purchased an optional interface for your printer, refer to
the following for more information:
If you’ve purchased an optional network interface for the printer,
see chapter 6, “Printer Options,” of the
Reference guide as well
as the documentation that comes with the interface for installation
instructions.
The documentation that comes with the optional network inter-
face contains information about all other options in the network
interface menu as well as instructions for connecting the printer to
the network and for printing over the network.
Your application and network documentation contain information
on printing over the network.
Connecting to the LocalTalk port involves basically three steps:
assembling the proper interface cabling (use a LocalTalk-type kit such
as Farallon's PhoneNET, available from your QMS vendor), making
the connection, and making sure the necessary printing files are
installed on the Macintosh.