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MIL-3000FTX Series of FastPort Print Servers 6-6
6.5 Using Namer to Rename the FastPort Printer
FastPort stores the names of printers connected to its ports. The printer
may have a different name when accessed by a different interface. By
default, the MIL-3000FTX syntax is:
For older versions of FastPort:
• DIGIXXXXXX-par (for the parallel port)
• DIGIXXXXXX-ser (for the serial port)
For newer versions of FastPort (including the MIL-3000FTX):
• FPXXXXXX-par (for the parallel port)
• FPXXXXXX-ser (for the serial port)
Rename the parallel printer to a different name (up to 32 characters). For
the serial port, use the parallel printer’s name with an “-ser” extension.
6.5.1 Renaming FastPort Using Namer
1. Open Advanced Utilities.
2. Run Namer. Icons appear for each installed printer type.
3. Click on a LaserWriter icon. FastPort appears.
4. Select the printer you want to rename.
5. Type in the new name and click Rename. When done, click the Quit
button.
Note:
You can also rename printers using the LaserWriter Utility.
FastPort stores printer names in NVRAM, until they are specifically change
again (even after restarting the FastPort). If you have problems, return to
the Chooser and use a LaserWriter 7.x driver to choose FastPort. Some
versions of Namer are “driver version-dependent.”
6.6 Printing PostScript Binary Files
6.6.1 Selecting Binary PostScript Encoding
Some graphics programs generate data that is binary encoded. If so, low
graphics may print fine, but high graphics may not. To prevent this, enable
the binary capabilities. FastPort does not support binary printing (default).