User`s manual

Section 1: Introduction
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How It Works
Token Ring network print data is transmitted as packets using a high-speed
protocol very different from the standards used by serial or parallel printers.
Each packet contains information about the sender, the receiver, how to
unpack the packet, and the data itself.
The NPS 630/632 acts as a station in the Token Ring network, with its own
unique address. It receives the packets addressed to it, unpacks them, and
converts the print data to a format suitable for standard printers.
The only difference between the NPS 630 and 632 is the physical network
attachment. The NPS 630 is attached by unshielded twisted-pair (Media Type
3/UTP) Token Ring cabling, while the NPS 632 is attached by shielded
twisted-pair (Media Type 1/STP).
It is physically attached to the network by Token Ring cabling. The print data
is sent to the printer using a high-speed parallel port.
Where To Use it
The NPS 630/632 can communicate
with PC, PS/2, and Unix systems. It
supports three different network
protocols: NetWare, Microsoft and
IBM networks, and TCP/IP. Since the
NPS 630/632 can handle these
protocols simultaneously, it’s the ideal
printer server solution for a mixed
environment.
UNIX
Novell
IBM
PS/2
PC
NPS 630
Parallel