Using NFS Manager with Durst Printers

This article outlines the steps for utilizing the third-party application NFS Manager to manage connections between macOS systems and Durst printers.

Configuration Steps (macOS Catalina and Newer)

1. IP Address Setup
   • Ensure that this IP address is accessible from your Mac.
   • In this example, we will assume that 192.168.35.90 is the IP address of the Durst Controller (please note that this may vary).
2. NFS Share Path
   • Set the NFS share path to /mnt/images
   • In this example, we will use the Rho320 printer

3. Authentication

   • Click on the "Not Authenticated" padlock icon.
   • Enter the Mac's admin username and password.
     

    

4. Adding the Durst Controller
   • Click the + icon to add the Durst controller. Edit the following fields:
     
     • NFS Server: Enter the printer controller's IP address.
     • Share Path: Input /mnt/images
     • Use predefined folder: Add /System/Volumes/Data/mnt/Rho320
       • This will dynamically create the folder needed.
     • Uncheck the "Mount as read-only" option.
5. Testing the Configuration
   • Once completed, click "Trigger selected mount now".
   • If configured correctly, a Finder window displaying the Durst NFS share should open:
     
6. Configuring CalderaRIP
   • In CalderaRIP, set the driver to use the path /System/Volumes/Data/mnt/Rho320
     • Settings Tab > ServerAdmin > Select the printer > Configure > Files Tab:
       

Configuration Steps (older macOS versions)

1. Create Mount Point in CalderaRIP
   • Use a mount point that matches the printer model. For example, RHO320 (case-sensitive).
   • Open the Terminal (found in the Utilities folder) and type the following command:
     sudo mkdir /mnt/RHO320
     • The password is "caldera" (or the Mac's administrator password).
   • This command creates a folder at /mnt/RHO320
2. NFS Manager Configuration
   • In NFS Manager, set up the following:
     
     • NFS Server: The Durst printer's IP address (e.g., 192.168.35.90).
     • Share Path: The location of the share on Durst (usually /mnt/images).
     • Mount Point: The mount point created earlier (/mnt/RHO320).
     • Options: Check "Use secure communication ports".
3. Finalizing CalderaRIP Configuration
   • Configure the new mount point in the CalderaRIP Durst printer driver:
     • Settings Tab > ServerAdmin > Select the printer > Configure > Files Tab (Directory path is case-sensitive):