Connect both to a switch or hub (or just on the same network) or use a crossover cable to connect them directly to each other. Some Macs (like my TIPB G4 550) have an auto sensing Ethernet port the will automatically crossover for a peer to peer connection.
You then need to make sure Appletalk is enabled on the printer. From the distant corners of my memory you do this using the communications menu available through the LCD display. You should be able to download a manual from HP to assist you. Once Appletalk is enabled, go the the Printer Utility or Print Centre in OSX (Chooser in OS 9 and below) and choose add printer and then choose Appletalk as the protocol. The printer should appear in the list. Select it and then choose the printer type from the list and away you go. Cheers Greg > From: Tony Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Thu, 6 May 2004 20:33:04 +0800 > To: "WAMUG Mailing List" <wamug@wamug.org.au> > Subject: HP PRINTER 4500DN > > I would be grateful for advice from members assisting me in connecting > above to a G4/400 PowerBook using the ethernet connection. > TIA > Tony Wilson > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro >
