LATprint ThinWire Ethernet Interface Owner's Manual

This Owner's Manual describes the LATprint ThinWire Ethernet Interface, a device designed by Digital Equipment Corporation to connect one or two serial-port printers directly to a ThinWire Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) using Digital's Local Area Transport (LAT) protocol (V5.0 or higher).

The document covers:

• Installation: Instructions for physically setting up the LATprint interface with various DEClaser and LA series printers, including connecting power and Ethernet cables.
• Print Queue Construction: Detailed procedures for setting up print queues on VMS and ULTRIX host operating systems, either using a provided diskette or by manually entering commands, supporting both LATSYM and DECprint Printing Services.
• Management: How to remotely manage the LATprint interface from VMS or ULTRIX using the Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOP), or locally via direct terminal connection. This includes examining and setting port/server parameters, security features (passwords, authorized mode), and using SET, SHOW, and RESET commands.
• Troubleshooting: Guidance for diagnosing and resolving common installation and operating problems.
• Servicing: Information on Digital Equipment Corporation's maintenance services.
• Specifications: Technical details on physical dimensions, environmental requirements, and power and port characteristics.
• Terminal Server Use: Instructions for configuring and using the LATprint interface as a terminal server.