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  • Page 1 DP2000/2500 Network Printing Setup Guide...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer Whilst every care has been taken in producing this guide, however, it’s accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you do find any errors or omissions please email your comments to document.support@panasonic.co.uk. Panasonic Business Systems do not accept any responsibility for any loss, disruption or damage to your data or your computer systems, which may occur by using this guide or programs, mentioned in it.
  • Page 3 Page Topic Introduction Peer to Peer printing in Windows 95/98/Me Peer to Peer printing in Windows NT4/2000 Server Set-Up in Windows NT4/2000 Client Set-Up for Server based printing in Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000 Printer Driver Overview (GDI) Driver Overview (PCL6) Network Glossary 30/05/02 Document Systems Support V1.0 Index...
  • Page 4 Introduction The network interface card in the DP series works only with the TCP/IP protocol (the same protocol used by the Internet). This protocol must be loaded on your desktop PC and/or Server for network printing to work. If you are not currently running this protocol it can be added to your system from your Windows CD, please consult your Windows documentation for further information.

  • Page 5: Peer To Peer Printing

    Windows 95/98/Me Peer to Peer Printing You can print to your DP series unit from the above operating systems without the need of a Server. You can also use this method of printing even if you have a Server but would prefer to print directly to your DP unit. Stage 1 What you will need Your DP unit will need an TCP/IP address e.g.
  • Page 6 Stage 2 What Next? Now you have programmed your DP unit you now need to install the printer driver on your PC. Follow these instructions to add the DP unit as a printer. You will need the CD-ROM that came with your DP unit. This contains the printer driver and the program that’s needed to enable peer to peer printing.
  • Page 7 We now need to configure the driver to work with your DP unit. You will only need to do this once. Click on “device options” Select the accessories you have fitted to your DP unit. Click on “paper/layout” and make sure the default is set to A4 Now go to the details tab You will see here which port your copier is set to print to, we will now change this to a network port.

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    Enter the TCP/IP address of the copier then type a colon: and then lp (lowercase no spaces). Just like in the example shown below: Now click on the “general” tab and choose “print a test page” The DP unit should produce a standard test page confirming that everything has been set up.
  • Page 9 7. If you do have a green “link light”, try to “ping” the network card in the copier by typing the following from a DOS prompt on your PC: (Please substitute the IP address with the correct address you are using) 8.
  • Page 10 Windows NT4/2000 Peer to Peer Printing You can print to your DP series unit from the above operating systems without the need of a Server. You can also use this method of printing even if you have a Server but would prefer to print directly to your DP unit. You may need to have Administrator access rights to perform the following operations, please consult with your Network Administrator if you are unsure.
  • Page 11 10. In case of difficulty your Dealer can test the unit using an engineering mode, please ask them for assistance. Stage 2 What Next? Now you have programmed your DP unit you now need to install the printer driver on your PC. Follow these instructions to add the DP unit as a printer.
  • Page 12 In the top window where it says name or address of server providing LPD, enter the IP address of the copier separated by a dot In the bottom window enter “lp” for the queue name. Click “OK” NT will now go and look for this port so make sure the copier is switched on and connected to the network.

  • Page 13: Windows 2000

    Now choose if you wish to share this printer with other users. We recommend that you do not share the printer; if other users wish to print to the copier, repeat this procedure for each PC. Click “Next”. Click “Yes” to produce a test page. Click “Finish”.
  • Page 14 This now starts another wizard. Click “Next” Now enter the IP address of the copier separated by a dot. Click “Next” On the next menu choose ”Custom” and click on “Settings” On this menu make sure the protocol selected is “LPR” and the queue name should be set to “lp”.
  • Page 15 Click “Next” The wizard will now display your chosen settings, click “Finish” to save. You should now have an icon in your printer folder, do a right hand mouse click over the icon and select “Printing preferences”. Make sure the paper is set to A4. You can alter other defaults using this menu if you wish.
  • Page 16 Dealer for further assistance. 7. If you do have a green “link light”, try to “ping” the network card in the copier by typing the following from a DOS prompt on your PC: (Please substitute the IP address with the correct address you are using) 8.

  • Page 17: Important Note

    Windows NT4/2000 Server Based Printing – Server Set-Up Important Note In order for you to proceed with this installation you will need “Administrator Rights” on the Server. Please consult with your Network Administrator if you need assistance. Stage 1 What you will need Your DP unit will need an TCP/IP address e.g.
  • Page 18 8. You can check to see if your settings have been accepted by going back into the menu’s previously mentioned. 9. In case of difficulty your Dealer can test the unit using an engineering mode, please ask them for assistance. Stage 2 What Next? Now you have programmed your DP unit you now need to install the printer driver...
  • Page 19 In the top window where is says name or address of server providing LPD, enter the IP address of the copier separated by a dot In the bottom window enter “lp” for the queue name. Click “OK” NT will now go and look for this port so make sure the copier is switched on and connected to the network.
  • Page 20 Choose to share this printer with other users and also highlight any other operating systems you wish to have drivers loaded for e.g. Windows 95. NT will prompt you for the location of the additional driver files at a later stage. Click “Next”.
  • Page 21 Click “Next” Now enter the IP address of the copier separated by a dot. Click “Next” On the next menu choose ”Custom” and click on “Settings” On this menu make sure the protocol selected is “LPR” and the queue name should be set to “lp”.
  • Page 22 Click “Next” The wizard will now display your chosen settings, click “Finish” to save. You should now have an icon in your printer folder, do a right hand mouse click over the icon and select “Printing preferences”. Make sure the paper is set to A4. You can alter other defaults using this menu if you wish.
  • Page 23 Dealer for further assistance. 7. If you do have a green “link light”, try to “ping” the network card in the copier by typing the following from a DOS prompt on your PC: (Please substitute the IP address with the correct address you are using) 8.
  • Page 24 Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000 Server Based Printing – Client PC’s Important Note Before proceeding, please make sure that the printer driver has been installed onto your Server. For instructions on how to do this, see the appropriate section for your Server operating system. Stage 1 1.
  • Page 25 Dealer for further assistance. 7. If you do have a green “link light”, try to “ping” the network card in the copier by typing the following from a DOS prompt on your PC: (Please substitute the IP address with the correct address you are using) 8.
  • Page 26 Print Driver Issues 10. If the copier “bleep’s” and doesn’t print anything, check the defaults of the printer driver especially the default paper size. Make sure this is set to A4. 11. Have you got “security print” enabled? Again, double-check the defaults and make sure the driver is configured correctly.
  • Page 27 GDI Printer Driver Overview Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000 Paper Source Selection Auto Paper Size Detection Zoom N into 1 feature 30/05/02 Document Systems Support V1.0...
  • Page 28 Sort and Duplex Menu’s Output Tray Selection Security Print Option + Unit Configuration 30/05/02 Document Systems Support V1.0...
  • Page 29 PCL6 Printer Driver Overview Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000 Paper Source Selection Enlarge/Reduce Option Combine Pages onto 1 Page 30/05/02 Document Systems Support V1.0...
  • Page 30 Output Tray Selection + Staple Feature (requires finisher) Sort and Duplex Menu’s Image Overlay (10 per user) 30/05/02 Document Systems Support V1.0...

  • Page 31: Network Glossary

    Network Glossary AC15: A type of connection used to transmit data or voice across long distances, used to provide WAN connections from site to site. BACKBONE: A high capacity network linking networks of a lower capacity, like LAN's BRIDGE: A device linking 2 LANs or LAN segments passing traffic over a port to port connection.

  • Page 32: Closed User Group: (Cug)

    CLOSED USER GROUP: (CUG) A subgroup of users on a network who can connect and communicate with each other. One or more members of the CUG can have access to the wider network. Co-Axial Cable aka co-ax: This is a cable consisting of an inner core and an outer braid separated by a layer of insulation.

  • Page 33: File Server

    ETHERNET: This is the most widely used form of LAN transmission. (IEEE 802.3 standard). It is based on a BUS TOPOLOGY and runs over twisted pair, co- ax or fibre-optics. There are a number of variants to ETHERNET, common ones are: nn BASE x , where nn is the speed, in, Mbits/s and x is the medium used e.g.
  • Page 34 HTML: (Hypertext Mark-up Language) This is the common language for encoding documents for inclusion on the WWW (World Wide Web). HTML notation is interpreted by browser software in order to display the desired document. HTTP: (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) A form of communication language used by the sites on the WWW (World Wide Web).

  • Page 35: Network Architecture

    MAC: (Media Access Control) MESHED NEWTORK: A network in which every node is connected to every other node. MODEM: (Modulator - Demodulator) A device which converts digital signals to analogue signals suitable for transmission onto an analogue network. MULTIPLEXER: A piece of equipment which enables the transmission of a number of channels at the same time over a single circuit.
  • Page 36 NODE: A node is any point on a network where the transmission paths are interconnected. On a LAN, a node will usually be a workstation or client, on a WAN, a node could be a whole site normally connected via routers and private connections.
  • Page 37 REPEATER(S): An amplifier that extends the standard length of cable in a transmission path, it compensates for distortion and signal attenuation. RING TOPOLOGY: A type of network where the workstations are connected, via repeaters in TABLE 1 one single uni-directional loop. See RIP: (Routing Information Protocol) This is a protocol for routing traffic through LAN's.

  • Page 38: Star Topology

    STAR TOPOLOGY: A type of network in which all the nodes are connected to a central hub, which functions as a multiplexer and switching node. See TABLE 1 SWITCHED NETWORK: This is a type of network that can be shared among many users, each of them being able to communicate with each other.

  • Page 39: Twisted Pair

    TOKEN PASSING: This is a method of controlling access to a network using a special data packet called a TOKEN from node to node. When all the stations are idle, free '. A station wishing to transmit data waits for the TOKEN is labelled as ' free ' TOKEN, then changes the token to ' busy ' and transmits a data packet immediately behind it.
  • Page 40 UTP: (Unshielded Twisted Pair) A type of cable using, usually 8, coloured wires twisted in pairs but has no shielding against RF noise. WAN: (Wide Area Network) A connection, or series of connections or other LAN's that are located in different locations, even different countries, but act as a single network.
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