| USB Printers |
| Sharing a USB-enabled printer |
| Ethernet Printers |
| Sharing an Ethernet-ready printer |
| LocalTalk Printers |
| Sharing a LocalTalk-ready printer |
| Apple Printers |
| Sharing Apple-brand LaserWriters, StyleWriters, and ImageWriters |
| Other Printers |
| Sharing other non-network printers |
If you have an LocalTalk-ready printer, connection to an LocalTalk network is straightforward, requiring only a LocalTalk adapter and some phone line.
If you have an LocalTalk-ready printer and want to connect it to an Ethernet network, see the LocalTalk-to-Ethernet page.
LocalTalk-ready
printers connect to a network with a LocalTalk adapter. Once connected,
use the printer software to configure the printer from a Mac on the network.
(The exact process will depend on the printer software and/or manual.)Example
As a configuration example, Apple shipped its Ethernet-ready LaserWriters with the Apple Printer Utility (up to LaserWriter 8.5.1, anyway; 8.6 integrated these functions). This program named the printer, handled printer fonts, etc., for LaserWriters connected to the network. Other printer makers produce similar software for their printers, so your best bet is to check the printer manual or the maker's web site if need information.
Sample LaserWriter configuration interface (taken from Dartmouth College):
