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Oki B6500 Network User's Manual

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  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from the web site: http://www.www.okiprintingsolutions.com Trademark Information Oki and Microline are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company Ltd. Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computers Inc. Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Creating a Shared Printer......20 OKI LPR ........21 Printing from UNIX .

  • Page 4: Preface

    Please read this guide in detail to ensure full and efficient use of this product on a network and keep it handy for a quick reference should you encounter any difficulties when using the machine. B6500 Network User’s Guide Preface - 4...

  • Page 5: Using This Guide

    This chapter explains the procedure for printing from a Macintosh computer. Network Utility Software This chapter explains how to use the Network Utility Software. Precautions and Limitations This chapter explains the operational precautions and limitations under each network environment. B6500 Network User’s Guide Using this Guide - 5...

  • Page 6: Conventions

    Indicates items displayed on the computer and the printer control panel. Also indicates the title of printed reports/lists from the printer. < > Indicates items such as hard buttons and indicators on the keyboard and printer. B6500 Network User’s Guide Using this Guide - 6...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Macintosh x *4 x *3 When using Windows 95/98/Me, use OKI LPR. UNIX Filter are required to print PostScript data. UNIX Filter is compatible with the OSs in Solaris, HPUX and Linux (Redhat, SuSE). Supports Mac OS 9.0 or later.

  • Page 8: Configuration

    Configuration Introduction The B6500 is a fast 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T network capable printer. It supports major protocols such as TCP/IP and Ethertalk. This section details configuring the printer's network interface and should be done prior to configuring your computer. Initial IP Address The factory configuration is for the printer to obtain an IP address automatically from your networks' DHCP server.

  • Page 9: Printer Setup Using A Browser

    The username is [root] and the default password is the last six digits of the Ethernet MAC address. The MAC address can be found on the Network Summary page. Note that the password is case sensitive and letters should be entered in upper case. B6500 Network User’s Guide Overview - 9...
  • Page 10 Once the new address is submitted to the printer, the new address will have to be entered into the browsers' address. Most of the printers' configuration can be done through the browser including setting the administrator password. B6500 Network User’s Guide Overview - 10...

  • Page 11: Printing From A Windows Computer

    Once the printer registered on the Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/ Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 computer is shared, you can also print from Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me computers through this printer. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from a Windows Computer - 11...

  • Page 12: Installation Of Tcp/Ip Protocol

    If your network environment uses domain names, DNS should be enabled and configured on your system. However, this step is not essential to enable network printing. Restart the operating system. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from a Windows Computer - 12...

  • Page 13: Windows 2000

    In the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialogue box, click [Install]. In the [Select Network Component Type] dialogue box, select [Protocol] and click [Add]. In the [Select Network Protocol] dialogue box, select [TCP/IP Protocol] and click [OK]. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from a Windows Computer - 13...
  • Page 14 The Windows XP installation CD-ROM may be required. Follow the remaining dialogue box prompts. Once the protocol has been installed and configured in Windows, the next step is to configure the TCP/IP parameters in the network printer. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from a Windows Computer - 14...

  • Page 15: Configuring As A Network Printer

    Configuring as a Network Printer Windows 95/98/Me When printing using TCP/IP, the Oki LPR utility is the only option to use. The following procedure should be used. When installing the driver, ensure it is installed as a local printer and not a network printer.

  • Page 16: Microsoft Lpr

    Double-click [Add Printer] and then select [Next]. Select [Local Printer], clear the [Automatically detect my printer] check box, and then select [Next]. Select [Create a new port] and then [LPR Port]. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from a Windows Computer - 16...

  • Page 17: Port 9100

    Select [Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the printer.] Windows XP Windows XP requires administrator privileges. With Windows XP, there are four options for printing using TCP/IP. > Oki LPR > Microsoft LPR B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from a Windows Computer - 17...
  • Page 18 Ensure [Queue Name] is lp and [SNMP Status Enabled] is deselected. Click [OK]. Follow on screen instructions to finish installing the printer. Port 9100 Select [Start].[Settings].[Control Panel].[Printers and Other Hardware]. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from a Windows Computer - 18...
  • Page 19 Ensure [Protocol] is set to [Raw]. Ensure [Port Number] is 9100 and [SNMP Status Enabled] is deselected. Click [OK]. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the printer. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from a Windows Computer - 19...

  • Page 20: Creating A Shared Printer

    Install the printer driver according to the on-screen instructions. Select [Network Printer] for the printer connection, then specify the shared printer created on Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/ Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 in the previous section. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from a Windows Computer - 20...

  • Page 21: Oki Lpr

    LPR port to the specified IP address. Installing the OKI LPR Utility The OKI LPR utility requires that the TCP/IP protocol be installed on your Windows system. To install the TCP/IP protocol onto your Windows system, consult your Windows manual.
  • Page 22 Enter an IP address at [IP Address] and click [Ok]. A printer is added to the main window. Refer to the On-Line Help for information on how to use the utility. Uninstall Stop the OKI LPR Utility. Right-click the OKI LPR icon in the system tray and click [Exit]. → →...

  • Page 23: Printing From Unix

    Workstation or personal computer with RFC 1179 Line Printer Daemon Protocol. Interface The printer LPD is available on the following interfaces: > Ethernet 100BaseTX > Ethernet 10Base-T The applicable frame types conform to Ethernet II. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 23...
  • Page 24 For details on how to set the IP address and the port, refer Printer Configuration. > The printer web page allows more detailed settings. Settings of the workstation Set the printer in the workstation. See “Setting up the Workstation” on page 25. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 24...

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Workstation

    !. The printer name corresponds to the print language/mode. > The output style may be specified at the same time. The parameters for specifying a style are the same as those available B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 25...
  • Page 26 Set a printer name corresponding to the print language/mode and output style. Refer to: > Manuals, such as online manuals, that came with various workstations. > For details about the -C option: See “-C Option (LPR Command)” on page 32. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 26...
  • Page 27 Files that come after the 32nd files will be ignored. Sample To print a file named "file1" to a printer set up as "P001", enter the following command: %lp -d P001 file1 B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 27...

  • Page 28: Printer Name

    Deletes all the print data received by a specified printer. -u user name Deletes all the print data sent by a specified user and received by a specified printer. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 28...

  • Page 29: Job Number

    To cancel the print data related to the files of printer "P001" (Job number: P001-27), enter the following command: %cancel P001-27 To cancel all the printer data of printer "P001", enter the following command: %cancel P001 -e B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 29...

  • Page 30: Command Format

    This option displays the printer name and the device path name. The printer name is specified in the argument. Precautions > Long file names will be truncated. > Up to 64 print instruction information can be displayed. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 30...
  • Page 31 (lpstat) is issued. Sample To inquire about the print data received by a printer set up as "P001", enter the following command: %lpstat -o P001 B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 31...

  • Page 32: C Option (Lpr Command)

    Selects the tray where B5 paper is loaded. A5/a5 Selects the tray where A5 paper is loaded. LETTER letter Selects the letter size. LEGAL/legal Selects the legal size (8.5 x 14). NOTE B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 32...

  • Page 33: Selecting A Paper Output Tray

    The following parameters can be specified: Parameter Description PTS/pts Selects Plain paper. PT1/pt1 Selects Heavy weight paper 1. PT2/pt2 Selects Heavy weight paper 2. POH/poh Selects Transparency. PRC/prc Selects Recycled paper. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 33...

  • Page 34: Specifying 2 Sided Printing

    The system default is used if no parameter is specified. > If the print data specifies 2 sided or 1 sided printing, the specification by the data becomes valid and overrides that by -C option. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 34...

  • Page 35: Specifying Paper Size And 2 Sided Printing

    - C option. Specifying Collation The following parameter can be specified: Parameter Description COLLATE/collate Sorts prints electronically. Note > For some print language, the specification may be invalid. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 35...

  • Page 36: Specifying Color And Print Modes

    For example, to output a file named "file1" 2-sided on A4 to printer "P001", enter the following command: %lpr -P P001 -C, DUP, A4 file1 Important: > If the command specified by the -C option exceeds 64 characters, the operation may not function correctly. B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from UNIX - 36...

  • Page 37: Printing From A Macintosh Computer

    The printer web page allows more detailed settings. Setting up the Macintosh Install the printer driver (Adobe PS) for Macintosh. Install the screen font if necessary. Refer to: > User Guide (PostScript Driver) B6500 Network User’s Guide Printing from a Macintosh Computer - 37...

  • Page 38: Snmp Support

    The printer supports SNMP-v1, SNMP-v2c, MIB-II, Host Resources MIB, Printer MIB and OKI Data Private MIB. The OKI Data Private MIB file can be found in the MIB folder on the CD- ROM included with the printer. Please refer to the readme file in the MIB folder for further information.

  • Page 39: Network Utility Software

    Minimize the dialog to use the Status Monitor as an icon. The icon will be displayed at the bottom right corner of the task bar. The icon's color will change according to the printer's status. B6500 Network User’s Guide Network Utility Software - 39...
  • Page 40 The color icon indicates the printer's status. Color Display Printer Status Blue Ready, printer is ready to print B6500_NUG_9.jpg Yellow Warming, printer requires user B6500_NUG_10.jpg intervention Error, printer requires user B6500_NUG_11.jpg intervention B6500 Network User’s Guide Network Utility Software - 40...

  • Page 41: Precautions And Limitations

    To specify multiple entries for the logical printer, make sure each printer entry is assigned its own unique spool directory. If a single spool directory is used for multiple printer entries, the printer select option may not function correctly. B6500 Network User’s Guide Precautions and Limitations - 41...

  • Page 42: Printing From Windows

    > For PCL and DUMP, the specification for the number of copies is invalid. B6500 Network User’s Guide Precautions and Limitations - 42...
  • Page 43 Options, such as -m option, not processed by the workstation which sends the print instructions will not be valid. > For PCL and DUMP, the specification for the number of copies is invalid. B6500 Network User’s Guide Precautions and Limitations - 43...
  • Page 44 NOTE The function to stop/eject print data spooled to the printer spool can be operated from the printer control panel. Refer to the Setup Guide for information on this operation. B6500 Network User’s Guide Precautions and Limitations - 44...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Or the print instruction is sent to the printer which is switched off Verification Check whether or not the printer is switched on. Action Switch on the printer. B6500 Network User’s Guide Troubleshooting - 45...
  • Page 46 Action After erasing unnecessary files to increase the free space available, select [Pause Printing] from the [Document] menu of the printer window to enable printing to restart B6500 Network User’s Guide Troubleshooting - 46...

  • Page 47: The Printer Is Not Printing

    The data format of the Disable the output print data to be function of Ctrl-D. processed by the printer and that sent by the computer are different. B6500 Network User’s Guide Troubleshooting - 47...

  • Page 48: Unable To Obtain The Desired Print Results

    If a printer driver from another maker is used, the printer may not print properly. B6500 Network User’s Guide Troubleshooting - 48...

  • Page 49: When Using Unix

    2. If multiple files have exceeded the storage of the destination device, reduce the number of files which can be sent at a time. B6500 Network User’s Guide Troubleshooting - 49...
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  • Page 51: Using Ethertalk

    Check Chooser to confirm that the printer name has been changed. Action Change the name of the printer or change the name of the other printer to avoid duplicate printer names on the network. B6500 Network User’s Guide Troubleshooting - 51...
  • Page 52 If the printer cannot be found on the network, the printer may be off or the network cable maybe faulty. If the printer is on and the network cable normal, contact our Printer Support Desk. B6500 Network User’s Guide Troubleshooting - 52...

  • Page 53: Unable To Obtain Desired Print Results

    If garbled characters are still printed after the printer driver for the printer has been selected, contact service. If a printer driver of another maker is used, the printer may not print properly. B6500 Network User’s Guide Troubleshooting - 53...
  • Page 54 Start/ Stop setting is set to [Start]. Check whether "Off-line" is displayed on the printer control panel. Action 2 If the printer still cannot be connected although all the above conditions are normal, contact service. B6500 Network User’s Guide Troubleshooting - 54...
  • Page 55 Or, paper jam has occurred in the printer. Or, the network is faulty. Verification 3 Check that the printer is switched on. Select the printer again from Macintosh and reprint. Action 3 If the problem remains, contact service. B6500 Network User’s Guide Troubleshooting - 55...

  • Page 56: Control Panel

    Cause The AppleTalk function of the printer has failed. Verification Switch off the printer, then switch it on again. Action If "Please reboot printer" still appears on the printer control panel, contact service. B6500 Network User’s Guide Troubleshooting - 56...

  • Page 57: Setting Ip Address

    [System Settings List]. > This section explains how to set IP address from the control panel. NOTE > If you have made a mistake when operating the control panel, press the <MENU> button to restart. B6500 Network User’s Guide Troubleshooting - 57...

  • Page 58: Appendix A: Setting Ip Address

    Repeat steps 12 and 13 until all numbers have been set, then press the <SELECT> button. Repeat steps 11, 12, 13, & 14 to set the Gateway Address as necessary. Press the <CANCEL> button. To exit the menus. Reboot the printer. B6500 Network User’s Guide Appendix A: Setting IP Address - 58...

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