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From: jjwcmp@isc.rit.edu (Jeff Wasilko)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.appletalk
Subject: Re: Ethernet-based Color PostScript printer
Message-ID: <1991Mar10.173434.4585@isc.rit.edu>
Date: 10 Mar 91 17:34:34 GMT
References: <1991Mar3.000023.15970@aero.org> <1991Mar4.233654.16274@monu6.cc.monash.edu.au>
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In article <1991Mar4.233654.16274@monu6.cc.monash.edu.au> john@publications.ccc.monash.edu.au (John Wilkins) writes:
>In article <1991Mar3.000023.15970@aero.org> louis@aerospace.aero.org (Louis M.
>McDonald) writes:
>>Is there a way for my Mac II to see an ethernet based PS printer that
>>only accepts jobs via FTP? I have an ethernet card on the Mac II,
>>and want to see the printer in the Chooser.
>
>If you get a solution to this, especially if it allows the hiding of
>the printer from unauthorised users and will work with a Linotronic
>RIP, please post the details here.


John:
 
First, are you getting the Desktop Publishing digest ok? When I was
mailing it, every issue bounced...
 
If you are only accessing your Lino from Macs (or any other system that
can include a chooser name in the file), I have a perfect solution.
 
We use a Product called NetCounter to keep unauthorized people from
using our L300/RIP 4. NetCounter installs as RIP resident software, and
starts up on its own each time the RIP is rebooted.
 
With NetCounter, you can either make a list of authorized users, or make
a list of people to barr from using the printer. Unauthorized users get
a message back from the printer to the effect of 'You are not authorized
to use this printer.' NetCounter also keeps a per user accounting log,
listing # of pages per user. Unfortunatly, it doesn't keep track of page
size...
 
We had a bit of a problem with NetCounter conflicting with RIPMaster
(another piece of RIP resident software), and Herb was very quick to fix
it.
 
As I recall, RIPMaster cost around $70 USD, and it is licesnsed for all
printers in a zone. Quite a deal!
 
Here's a blurb Herb (the author) send me...
 
For controlling access to the LaserWriter(s) you probably want
NetCounter (TM).  This software will allow you to restrict access
to the printers, and it will automatically reload itself (if you
install a patched LaserPrep on all machines).  In addition, it
will keep track of the number of pages printed by each user (but
this count will NOT be saved if the power fails, unless you have
a hard disk on the printer).  Also, it will protect your printer
from the Trojan Horse that changes the password.
 
NetCounter is distributed by Prism Enterprises (301) 604-6611.
 
If you have any further questions that Prism can not answer for
you, feel free to contact me.
 
Disclaimer: I am the author of NetCounter.
 
Herb Weiner (herbw@wiskit.pdx.com)
 
 
 
Jeff (Just a happy customer)


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