How will I access printers after AppleTalk routing is discontinued?
You can continue to access printers via the Chooser only if they are on the local subnet. For printers not on the local subnet you will need to use TCP/IP. For laptop users, it may be desirable to connect to printers using TCP/IP so that printers will be available if you roam into other subnets. For example, some buildings (for example, Terman Engineering) have multiple subnets. A wired or wireless connection in a conference room may not be on the same subnet as the connection in your office. Under MacOS 9 and earlier versions you cannot use the Chooser to create a desktop printer that uses TCP/IP. You will need to use a separate program called the “Desktop Printer Utility.” Instructions for creating Desktop printers using TCP/IP can be found here. • Can all printers be accessed via TCP/IP? Most HP printers with Ethernet interfaces (also called JetDirect interfaces) can be accessed via TCP/IP. Some Apple printers also support printing via TCP/IP. These are: • LaserWriter 8500 • LaserWr
