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PhaserShare Networking Manual
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Chapter
2
PhaserShare Series B
Network Interfaces
PhaserShare Series B network cards work with the Phaser 840, 740, 780, and 360
printers. Printers that work with PhaserShare Series B network cards have a built-in
PhaserShare Series B Ethernet interface on the rear panel. Earlier printers
(Phaser 380, 350, 340, 560, 550, 540, and 600) may be equipped with earlier
PhaserShare network cards; these printers have no built-in network connections on
the rear panel. If you are not sure which network interface your printer has, see
“Recognizing PhaserShare Series B interfaces and earlier PhaserShare cards” on
page 3.
This chapter provides information on connecting PhaserShare Series B interfaces to
the network; for information on installing PhaserShare Series B network cards, see
the instruction sheet that is shipped with each card.
PhaserShare Series B Ethernet interface
Ethernet is a communication standard that supports very high speed data
transmission. Ethernet offers significant speed improvement compared to serial,
parallel, and LocalTalk connections. Speed improvement varies greatly depending
on network traffic, computer hardware, and other factors.
The PhaserShare Series B Ethernet interface conforms to the IEEE 802.3 and Ethernet
II standards. With the printer’s built-in Ethernet interface, you can connect the
printer directly to an Ethernet network using twisted pair (10BaseT) cables. With the
PhaserShare Series B Ethernet card, you can connect the printer directly to an
Ethernet network using twisted pair (10BaseT or 100BaseTx) or thin coax (10Base2)
cables. Connecting the printer using thick coax (10Base5) requires an adapter;
contact your dealer to obtain adapters, cables, and terminators.
When a PhaserShare Series B Ethernet card is installed, the built-in Ethernet
connector is disabled; use the connectors on the card.
When a PhaserShare Series B card is purchased initially with the printer, it is
installed at the factory. When a PhaserShare Series B card is purchased later as an
upgrade kit, follow the instructions that are shipped with the card.
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To avoid damaging the network interface, turn off the printer before making any
Ethernet connections.