mse%Phobos.Caltech.Edu@DEIMOS.CALTECH.EDU (Martin Ewing) (10/03/86)
(copy of earlier note to INFO-MAC. Appologies if you've seen it before.)
My Problem: Integrating LaserWriter with Appletalk/Mac net and VAX/VMS
Hardware: LW connected to either VAX/VMS serial port, or Appletalk
Applications: LW to print PostScript files from VAX TEX or other source AND
from any Macintosh on Appletalk
Question: Is there a low-cost, reliable way of injecting PS files from the
VAX into Appletalk so that the LW can be used without manual switching
of cables, etc?
We have tried using a program called ATPRINT on a dedicated 128K Mac. This
program has apparently worked for some people running VAX Unix. But we have
been unable to get it up reliably in our environment.
Has anyone solved this problem, or failing that, does anyone have a bright
idea?
Many thanks for any responses, which you should send to me directly.
Martin Ewing, Caltech Radioastronomy
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