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LANtastic Network Operating System Version 4 Compatibility Bulletin
Product Reviewed: JetFax II 1MB or 4MB, JFDos v5.x, JFWindows v2.x
Classification: FAX Sharing
Date: 12/16/1992 (JETFAX.DOC)
Engineer: JHC page 1 of 3
COMPATIBILITY STATEMENT
JetFax Inc.'s JetFax II with DOS and Windows software has been tested
compatible with LANtastic version 4.x.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
JetFax II provides network fax capabilities using a laser printer without the
need of an internal fax board. The JetFax hardware connects between an HP
LaserJet II, III or compatible printer and the parallel or serial port on the
PC. Also, an outside phone line must be connected to the JetFax device to
send and receive faxes.
The JetFax software allows network users to send fax's from an interactive menu-
driven utility or within any application.
INSTALLATION
The PC which is equipped with the JetFax device and laser printer must be
configured as a LANtastic server (JetFax hardware server). Both the DOS and
Windows versions of the JetFax software can be installed on the JetFax hardware
server, local workstation or other LANtastic server (JetFax software server).
Install the software from the JetFax distribution diskette.
On each LANtastic workstation (or server that will be used as a workstation)
which will use the JetFax system, edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file to include:
DOS Installation
Set Fax=<drive\directory> where <drive\directory> is the drive and
directory containing the JetFax software. This may be a local
or redirected (network) drive.
Set Faxuser=<drive\user directory> where <drive\user directory> is the
(personal) user configuration drive and directory.
DOS and Windows Installation
The DOS PATH must include the true path to the JetFax software. This may be
either local (e.g. C:\JETFAX) or redirected (e.g. J:\JETFAX).
OPERATION
DOS
The JetFax software has two components: an interactive menu driven utility that
allows faxing of files in a flexible manner, or a terminate and stay resident
(TSR) module that captures images from applications as they are "printed" to a
redirected network port.
To start the TSR module from a WORKSTATION or SERVER:
NET LOGIN \\<JetFax hardware server> <User-ID> <Password>
NET USE LPT1 \\<JetFax hardware server>\<@ laser printer resource>
If the JetFax software is not installed at the local workstation, then
additionally:
NET USE <available drive>: \\<JetFax software server>\<JetFax Directory>
<available drive>:JFPOP /ELpt 1
This 9K TSR will capture output from LPT1 and convert it to fax format. Faxes
can, therefore, be created from any application that supports printing to a
laser printer.
Windows
JetFax Windows has two components: a fax program and a fax print driver. The
fax program allows users to set individual options as well as send "quick
notes", PCX, DCX and Tiff images. The print driver can be accessed from any
Windows application and allows the user to send any document while retaining
fonts and graphic information.
The Windows version requires no TSR.
Disabling the printer queue on the JetFax hardware server will stop all outgoing
faxes.
SECURITY
The fax phone book can be shared between users on the network. You can use
standard LANtastic ACL security features to control access to fax phone books
and logs.
NETWORK DISCONNECTS
JetFax formats the fax job to look like a LANtastic print job. After a
disconnect, simply re-establish connection to the JetFax server. Faxes
not actually sent while using the Windows interface will be automatically
resent. Faxes not actually sent while using the DOS interface can be resent
using the re-send option.
SUMMARY
This document has been designed to help with the installation and setup of
JetFax II in a LANtastic network environment. If a problem arises which
cannot be resolved through this bulletin please contract Artisoft's technical
support staff at (602) 293-6363
Any questions or suggestions regarding this bulletin may be mailed to our
offices:
ARTISOFT, INC.
691 East River Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
ATTN: Compatibility Department
VENDOR INFORMATION
JetFax, Inc.
978 Hamilton Court
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(415) 324-0600
Fax: (415) 326-6003
BBS: (415) 324-1259
ARTISOFT, Inc. makes no warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of this
document. LANtastic is a trademark of ARTISOFT, Inc. Brand names, company
names, and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.