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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual Network Interface Card ( NC-6 )

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome Trademark Acknowledgements ...1-2 About PageScope Light...1-2 Getting Ready Selecting the Network Print Method...2-2 For Windows 95 (OSR 2.5)/ Windows 98/ Windows 98 SE/ Windows ME...2-2 For Windows NT 4.0...2-3 For Windows 2000...2-4 For Windows XP...2-5 For NetWare (NetWare Server/ Windows Client) ...2-6 Supported Environments ...2-6 Checking the Setup Procedures...2-7 Peer-to-Peer Printing...2-7...
  • Page 3 Setting Up the Network Connections ... 7-2 7.2.1 Peer-to-Peer Printing ... 7-2 Windows 95 (OSR 2.5)/ Windows 98/ Windows 98 SE/ Windows ME ... 7-2 7.2.2 LPR Printing ... 7-3 Windows 2000 ... 7-3 Windows NT 4.0... 7-5 Installing the Microsoft TCP/IP Printing Service ... 7-5 Setting Up the LPR Connection ...
  • Page 4 User Instructions For the U.S.A. FCC Part 15-Radio Frequency Devices NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 5 For countries subject to Class B regulations This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under CISPR 22 rules and local rules. For countries not subject to Class B regulations WARNING This is a Class A product.

  • Page 6: Welcome

    Welcome Welcome This manual provides information on setting up and using a copier as a network printer. Read these instructions thoroughly before using the functions. For instructions on using the copier itself and for general safety precautions, refer to the manual provided with the copier. Store this manual and the enclosed CD-ROM in a safe location for future reference.

  • Page 7: Trademark Acknowledgements

    Trademark Acknowledgements PageScope is trademark of KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Netscape Communications, the Netscape Communications logo, Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator, and Netscape are trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation.

  • Page 8: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready Getting Ready This manual provides detailed information on using a copier as a network printer. However, not all information provided will be required by all users. This chapter is designed to make it easier to find the information and procedures required for your setup.

  • Page 9: Selecting The Network Print Method

    Selecting the Network Print Method Once a network card has been installed, various methods for network printing become available. This section describes how to select the appropriate network print method for the type of operating system that you are using.

  • Page 10: For Windows Nt 4.0

    Getting Ready For Windows NT 4.0 TCP/IP protocol LPR Printing You can connect a copier and computer via the LPR Print Service. The LPR Print Service is available with a standard installation of the operating system. The TCP/IP protocol is used. NC-6 Windows NT 4.0 I LPR...

  • Page 11: For Windows 2000

    For Windows 2000 TCP/IP protocol LPR Printing You can connect a copier and computer via the LPR Print Service. The LPR Print Service is available with a standard installation of the operating system. The TCP/IP protocol is used. IPP Printing You can connect a copier and computer via the IPP Print Service.

  • Page 12: For Windows Xp

    Getting Ready For Windows XP TCP/IP protocol IPP Printing You can connect a copier and computer via the IPP Print Service. The IPP Print Service is available with a standard installation of the operating system. HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol), which is part of the TCP/IP protocol is used.

  • Page 13: For Netware (Netware Server/ Windows Client)

    For NetWare (NetWare Server/ Windows Client) When using NetWare, you can use a computer running Windows as a NetWare client to print to a copier via a NetWare server. TCP/IP protocol or IPX/SPX protocol Supported Environments The controller supports the system environments described below. NetWare version NetWare 4.x NetWare 5.x/6...

  • Page 14: Checking The Setup Procedures

    Getting Ready Checking the Setup Procedures This section describes the required procedures for setting up network printing for the selected network print method. Peer-to-Peer Printing Check that all of the accessories have been included in the package. (“3 Checking the Accessories”) Connect the network cable.

  • Page 15: Lpr / Port 9100 Printing

    LPR / PORT 9100 Printing Check that all of the accessories have been included in the package. (“3 Checking the Accessories”) Connect the network cable. (“4 Connecting the Network Cable”) Specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings for the copier.

  • Page 16: Ipp Printing

    Getting Ready IPP Printing Check that all of the accessories have been included in the package. (“3 Checking the Accessories”) Connect the network cable. (“4 Connecting the Network Cable”) Specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings for the copier.

  • Page 17: Netware Server/Client (Except Ndps)

    NetWare Server/Client (except NDPS) Check that all of the accessories have been included in the package. (“3 Checking the Accessories”) Connect the network cable. (“4 Connecting the Network Cable”) Specify the settings that enable the copier to connect to the NetWare server.

  • Page 18: Checking The Accessories

    Checking the Accessories Checking the Accessories Check that all of the accessories listed below are included in the package. If any item is missing, contact your service representative. Accessories PageScope CD (Includes the network utility software) This manual: User Manual for the Network Interface Card (NC-6) NC-6...
  • Page 19 Checking the Accessories NC-6...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Network Cable

    Connecting the Network Cable Connecting the Network Cable Connect the network cable to the copier. Types of Cable That Can Be Used Use a Category 5 or 5E network cable. Connecting the Network Cable Insert the connectors on the network cable into the network ports. Insert the connector on one end of the network cable into the network port as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 21 Connecting the Network Cable NC-6...

  • Page 22: Assigning An Ip Address

    Assigning an IP Address Assigning an IP Address From the control panel of the copier, assign an IP address to the copier. Note Always assign an IP address only after consulting your network administrator. Entering the IP Address From the Control Panel Use the 10-key pad on the control panel to enter the IP address.
  • Page 23 Assigning an IP Address The IP address can be assigned using a function on the “NETWORK SETTING” menu. Other functions on the “NETWORK SETTING” menu can be used to specify the subnet mask and default gateway settings. Press the [Utility] key. The first Utility mode screen appears.

  • Page 24: Product Specifications

    Assigning an IP Address Check with your network administrator to determine if there is a DHCP server available on the network. (If there is, a special IP address will be assigned by the AutoIP function. However, the copier will not be able to communicate with other devices on the network that have had ordinary IP addresses assigned to them.
  • Page 25 Use the 10-key pad and subnet mask address. Note The subnet mask address shown in the illustration is only an example. Always check with your network administrator before entering a subnet mask address. Press the [Yes] key to confirm the setting. The “NETWORK SETTING” menu appears again.

  • Page 26: Printing The Configuration Page

    Printing the Configuration Page Printing the Configuration Page Detailed information on the settings can be printed so that the contents of the settings can be easily checked. Note The Configuration Page cannot be printed for copiers that are not equipped with the optional PCL printer controller or fax option. Press the [Status] key on the control panel of the copier.
  • Page 27 Printing the Configuration Page NC-6...

  • Page 28: Connecting The Computer And Copier

    Connecting the Computer and Copier Connecting the Computer and Copier This chapter describes how to connect the computer and copier, and the settings required to enable the copier to print jobs received over the network. Procedures Described in This Chapter The connection procedures described in this chapter are as follows: Peer-to-Peer Printing Windows 95 (OSR 2.5)/ Windows 98/ Windows 98 SE/ Windows ME...

  • Page 29: Setting Up The Network Connections

    Setting Up the Network Connections 7.2.1 Peer-to-Peer Printing Windows 95 (OSR 2.5)/ Windows 98/ Windows 98 SE/ Windows ME Important Before continuing to set up the network settings, check the following: Check that the computer is set up to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that the copier is also set up to use the TCP/IP protocol.

  • Page 30: Lpr Printing

    Connecting the Computer and Copier 7.2.2 LPR Printing Windows 2000 Important Before continuing to set up the network settings, check the following: Check that the computer is set up to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that the copier is also set up to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that the printer driver has been installed on the computer.
  • Page 31 Click [Next>]. Click [Finish]. Connecting the Computer and Copier NC-6...

  • Page 32: Windows Nt 4.0

    Connecting the Computer and Copier Windows NT 4.0 Important Before continuing to set up the network settings, check the following: Check that the computer is set up to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that the copier is also set up to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that the printer driver has been installed on the computer.

  • Page 33: Printing To Port 9100

    After the Add LPR Compatible Printer dialog box appears, enter the copier IP address in the services box, and then click [OK]. Enter the name of the print queue in the queue on that server Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation for an LPR-compatible printer.

  • Page 34: Ipp Printing

    Connecting the Computer and Copier Enter the IP address for the copier into the Address box, and then click [Next>]. Select Custom, and then click [Settings]. Select as the protocol. Enter “9100” for the Click [Next>]. Click [Finish]. 7.2.4 IPP Printing Windows 2000/ Windows XP Important Before continuing to set up the network settings, check the following:...

  • Page 35: Setting Up The Ipp Print Connection

    Setting Up the IPP Print Connection Set up the IPP Print connection. In order to set up IPP printing, you must start by installing the printer driver. (For instructions on installing the GDI driver, refer to “GDI Printer Controller” in the manual provided with the copier.

  • Page 36: Connecting A Copier To The Netware Server

    Connecting the Computer and Copier 7.2.5 Connecting a Copier to the NetWare Server Supported Environments The controller supports the system environments described below. NetWare version NetWare 4.x NetWare 5.x/6 Setting Up NetWare 4.x/ 5.x/ 6 Print Server Mode Log in with administrator privileges. Start up NWadmin.

  • Page 37: Setting Up Netware 4.X/ 5.X/ 6 Remote Printer Mode

    Select the connection settings, and check that the PServer you created is listed in the active connections section. [Enable NetWare] [*] [Frame Type] [*] [Print Server Name] [NDS Context Name] [Print Server Password] [Password Retype] [Preferred File Server] [Preferred NDS Tree] [Print Queue Scan Rate] [Connection Mode] [Mode] [*]...
  • Page 38 Connecting the Computer and Copier Start up PageScope Light and log in to the Administrator mode, select NetWare Configuration PageScope Light to specify the following settings on the copier. ❍ Refer to “8 Using PageScope Light” for details. Load MONITOR.NLM using the NetWare server console. From the NetWare Server console, display the print server screen, and check that the printer name entered in step 4 is displayed for Printer 0 and that it is listed as “Waiting for job”.

  • Page 39: Setting Up Netware 5.X/ 6 Novell Distributed Print Service (Ndps)

    Setting Up NetWare 5.x/ 6 Novell Distributed Print Service (NDPS) Note Before specifying the NDPS settings, create the NDPS Broker and NDPS Manager and check that they are loaded. Check that the NetWare server is set to use the TCP/IP protocol. Specify the IP address for the controller and check that it has started.

  • Page 40: Setting Up The Windows Computer For The Netware Client

    Connecting the Computer and Copier Setting Up the Windows Computer for the NetWare Client Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Printer], and then double-click the “Add Printer” icon. For the printer port, browse the network and specify the name of the queue (or the name of the NDPS printer) that you created.
  • Page 41 Connecting the Computer and Copier 7-14 NC-6...

  • Page 42: Using Pagescope Light

    Using PageScope Light Using PageScope Light What is PageScope Light? PageScope Light is a device control utility program provided by the HTTP server built into the network interface card. This utility can be used with a Web browser as an interface for remotely controlling the copier and network interface card.
  • Page 43 Check the status of jobs that are being printed, or held in the print queue (Jobs can also be deleted if you have logged in to the Administrator mode.) Maintenance Reset the network card (NIC), or print controller Initialize the print controller Update the print controller firmware Using PageScope Light...

  • Page 44: System Requirements

    Using PageScope Light System Requirements PageScope Light can be used in the following system environments. Browser Accessing PageScope Light PageScope Light is accessed directly using a Web browser. Start up your Web browser. Enter the IP address of the copier into the URL box, and then press the [Enter] key.

  • Page 45: About The Screen Layout

    About the Screen Layout The following screen appears when you access PageScope Light. Note Screen images used in this manual may differ from the actual screen display. They are also subject to change without notice. Logo Logo Status display Administrator password Tabs Menu Information/settings display...

  • Page 46: Logging In As An Administrator

    Using PageScope Light Logging In as an Administrator Some of the settings available in PageScope Light can only be changed by an administrator. These settings are only displayed when you log in to the Administrator mode. Logging In to Administrator Mode Enter the administrator password in the “Admin Password:”...
  • Page 47 Using PageScope Light NC-6...

  • Page 48: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Product Specifications Interface TCP/IP Services Netware Services This device supports the BootP protocol, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol. If the BootP server has been enabled with the Network Setup utility, the IP address for the copier will be automatically assigned. For details, refer to the User Manual included on the PageScope CD.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following chart if you have problems using the copier as a network printer. Checkpoint Has the print job reached the copier? Does the computer respond when a ping test is sent to the controller? Possible cause A copier error has occurred.
  • Page 50 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice to incorporate improvements made on the product or products the manual covers. KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2003. 12 Marunouchi Center Building, 1-6-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan...

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