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Before You Start
Sample Macintosh Network
In Mac OS 8/9, the AppleTalk (EtherTalk) protocol is used. In Mac OS X, either the
AppleTalk (EtherTalk), TCP/IP, or NetBIOS (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) protocol can be
used.
To use the e-mail/I-fax function or to send data, the TCP/IP protocol is required.
After configuring the settings in accordance with Chapter 2, "Settings Common to
the Network Protocols," see the following, depending on the protocol:
• Chapter 6, "Using an AppleTalk Network (Macintosh)"
• Chapter 3, "Using a TCP/IP Network"
• Chapter 5, "Using a NetBIOS Network"
IMPORTANT
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Optional equipment is required to use the e-mail/I-fax functions, or data sending
functions for the machine. For the equipment needed, see "Optional Equipment and
System Requirements," on p. 1-2.
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The protocol you can use differs depending on the version of Mac OS or type of printer
driver. For details, see the Mac PS Driver Guide, the Mac UFR II Driver Guide, or the
Network Quick Start Guide.
Sample UNIX Network
With UNIX computers, the TCP/IP protocol is used.
After configuring the settings in accordance with Chapter 2, "Settings Common to
the Network Protocols," see the following:
• Chapter 3, "Using a TCP/IP Network"