HP 750c HP DesignJet 755CM Printer User's Guide - C3198-60051 - Page 55

SETUP 1 Setting Up the Printer Extra Tips for UNIX Users Extra Tips for UNIX Users PostScript Applications The Adobe PostScript drivers supplied with this printer are for Macintosh and Microsoft Windows applications only, and not for UNIX applications. Most UNIX applications that output PostScript files include their own embedded PostScript driver. If you have any queries about whether your application supports this printer, or have any output problems that may be linked to a UNIX PostScript driver, first check your software documentation and, if necessary, contact your software vendor for advice. Recommendations Which Interface? You can connect the printer to your workstation in one of two ways: Via the UNIX print-spooling system, using any of the interfaces: network, parallel or serial Directly using the serial interface The print-spooling system is recommended, so that printing takes place in the background while you continue using your application. A network interface is also recommended, as it will give you not only more flexibility in locating the printer, but also the possibility of network integration and centralized printer configurations using BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) and TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol). If you choose the parallel interface, you may need a parallel-interface card for your workstation. Contact your workstation supplier for details. 1-37