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Tharo Systems Tharo H-427 User Manual

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Covers: H-427, H-436, H-626, H-634,
V-424 Plus and V-434 Plus
December 2009 Revision

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  • Page 1 Covers: H-427, H-436, H-626, H-634, V-424 Plus and V-434 Plus December 2009 Revision...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW................3 1-1. General Description ............................ 3 1-2. Print Server Specifications.......................... 3 1-3. Wireless LAN Module Specifications ......................5 1-4. Product CD ..............................5 2. THE NETPS CONTROL CENTER ............... 6 2-1. Install the NetPS Control Center Software ....................6 2-2.

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    1. Product Overview 1-1. General Description The Ethernet Interface Adaptor Card/Print Server is an optional Ethernet Adaptor that connects your Tharo Label Printer to a Local Area Network (LAN). There is also an Ethernet Interface Adaptor Card/Print Server that includes a wireless Module that will allow you to connect your Tharo Label Printer to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
  • Page 4 1-2. Print Server Specifications 32-bits RDC(x86), 133 MHz SDRAM 4 Megabytes Flash Memory 2 Megabytes Connector RJ-45 Connector Standard IEEE 802.3 10/100Base-Tx Protocol ARP, IP, UDP, TCP, HTTP, DHCP, FTP, SNMP, SMTP ETHERNET Server TCP Server ; UDP Server Setup HTTP Browser Setup (IE &...

  • Page 5: Wireless Lan Module Specifications

    1-3. Wireless LAN Module Specifications 32-bits RDC(x86) , 133 MHz, miniPCI SDRAM 16 Megabytes Flash Memory 2 Megabytes Standard IEEE 802.11b/g, 2.4GHz, DSSS 802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbit/s Data Speed 802.11g : 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbit/s Network Infrastructure, Ad-Hoc TX Power...

  • Page 6: The Netps Control Center

    2. The NetPS Control Center The NetPS (Network Print Server) Control Center Software MUST be used for the initial configuration of the Print Server. Once the initial configuration is completed you may use the NetPS Control Center or the Print Server’s web pages to make changes to the configuration.

  • Page 7: Netps Control Center Software Main Menu

    TCP/IP: You will need to configure the Print Server’s TCP/IP to connect to your network. See the • “Network Configuration” section of this manual for more details. Wireless: You will need to configure the Wireless LAN Module to connect to your network using •...

  • Page 8: Network Configuration

    3. Network Configuration 3-1. Installing a Windows Printer Driver If you will be printing using a Windows driver you should install it first. If you will be printing with a labelling application like EASYLABEL you will not need a Windows driver. Follow these steps to install the driver. 1.
  • Page 9 The default name of the Print Server is “USB-LAN” or “USB-WLAN”. If you connect two or more Print Servers to your local area network you will have to change the server names by using the NetPS Control Center Software or the Print Server’s web pages. The Print Server only uses the first 15 characters of the Server name.

  • Page 10: Setting The Ip Address Using The Netps Control Center Software

    3-3-2. Setting the IP Address Using the NetPS Control Center Software 1. When you start the NetPS Control Center Software it will automatically search your network for compatible Print Servers. 2. Select the Print Server you want to configure from the list of found Print Servers 3.
  • Page 11 5. Click “Static” to use static IP addressing or “Dynamic” to use DHCP. When assigning a static IP address you must also define a Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. If you choose to use DHCP, you can specify a DNS by clicking the Manual DNS button and manually assigning the DNS the Print Server should use. 6.

  • Page 12: Setting The Ip Address Using The Print Server's Web

    3-3-3. Setting the IP Address Using the Print Server’s Web Pages 1. Open a Web browser and type the IP address of the Print Server in the address bar. 2. You can also open the Print Server's Web Page from within the NetPS Control Center Software. Select the Print Server you want to configure and then click the “Go to Homepage”...
  • Page 13 6. Click "Configuration". 6. Click “TCP/IP”. 7. Click “Static” to use static IP addressing or “Dynamic” to use DHCP. When assigning a static IP address you must also define a Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. If you choose to use DHCP, you can specify a DNS by clicking the Manual DNS button and manually assigning the DNS the Print Server should use.

  • Page 14: Wireless Connection

    Click Submit to save your settings and the Print Server will reboot. You have now successfully finished setting the IP address. 3-4. Wireless Connection 3-4-1. Preliminary Notes Before you can access a wireless network the wireless parameters need to be set correctly. You must set up the wireless parameters through the wired LAN connection.

  • Page 15: Wireless Configuration Using The Netps Control Center Software

    3-4-2. Wireless Configuration Using the NetPS Control Center Software 1. When you start the NetPS Control Center Software it will automatically search your network for compatible Print Servers. NOTE: If the wireless parameters are not set correctly, you have to use the wired LAN interface to access the Print Server.
  • Page 16 4. You will be prompted for a Username (default: admin) and Password (default: admin). 5. Select 'Wireless' from the Print Server's menu. 6. Consult with your network administrator for the appropriate settings for: network type (infrastructure or ad- hoc), SSID, and the correct security information. NOTE: Wireless security can set to WEP64, WEP128, or WPA-PSK/TKIP.

  • Page 17: Wireless Configuration Using The Print Server's Web Page

    9. Click 'Apply' to save your settings and the Print Server will reboot. 10. This completes the configuration of the Print Server's wireless LAN interface. 3-4-3. Wireless Configuration Using the Print Server’s Web Page NOTE: The Print Server's web page interface is not available for the initial setup of the Print Server.
  • Page 18 2. You can also open the Print Server's Web Page from within the NetPS Control Center Software. Select the Print Server you want to configure and then click the “Go to Homepage” Icon. NOTE: If the wireless parameters are not set correctly, you have to use the wired LAN interface to access the Network Printer Server.
  • Page 19 4. You will be prompted for a Username (default: admin) and Password (default: admin). Then click the Login button. 5. You will be presented with the Print Server's General Configuration page. 6. Click "Configuration". 7. Click "WLAN".
  • Page 20 8. Consult with your network administrator for the appropriate settings for: network type (infrastructure or ad- hoc), SSID, and the correct security information. NOTE: Wireless security can set to WEP64, WEP128, or WPA-PSK/TKIP. 9. If the wireless network is secured using the WEP64 or WEP128 authentication method, you will need to set the key index (Key 1, Key 2, Key 3 or Key 4), and enter the WEP key string.
  • Page 21 12. Disconnect the wired LAN interface and cycle the power on the printer. 13. This completes the configuration of the Print Server's wireless LAN interface. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Wired LAN interface MUST be disconnected in order for the Wireless interface to function.

  • Page 22: The Print Server's Web

    4. The Print Server’s Web Pages 4-1. Introduction The Print Server runs the http server daemon (httpd) on TCP port: 9100. Users can use the web pages to see the Print Server’s status and configure the Print Server. 4-2. Using the Print Server’s Web Pages 4-2-1.

  • Page 23: Server Configuration

    4-2-2. Server Configuration To make changes to the Print Server configuration, the system will request the user to enter a Username (default: admin) and Password (default: admin) to login. Set User Account: You can change the default administrator name and password or add a user account for the Print Server.
  • Page 24 WLAN: Setting that allow the Print Server access to your wireless network. See the "Set Wireless Configuration Using Server’s Web Pages" section for more details. Printer Configuration: Change the configurations of the printer. Please refer to the printer's operator's manual for more details.
  • Page 25 Alert Message Filter: Enables or disables sending error messages via SMTP or SNMP. Set SNMP Configuration: This Server runs an SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) daemon that supports SNMP v1 and v2c protocols. Users can use SNMP client software such as HP OpenView to manage the Server.
  • Page 26 Set SMTP Configuration - the Print Server has the ability to send notification E-mails to alert users or administrators of error conditions. SMTP REQUIRES Printer firmware 3.014 or higher SMTP Protocol: Enables or disables the SMTP Protocol. SMTP Server Name: Sets the IP address or server name of SMTP Server. SMTP Port Number: Sets the port number, the range is from 1 to 65535.
  • Page 27 Maintenance If you want to restore the Print Server to factory default values, upgrade the firmware of the Printer, upgrade the firmware of the Print Server or restart the Print Server, you can use the tools on the Maintenance page: Printer Firmware Upgrade: Click Open to find the firmware file to be loaded.
  • Page 28 Printer Control This page allows you to send printer commands directly to the printer. Type a TPL command in the "Input Command" window and press Enter key. The Print Server will transfer the command(s) to the printer. If command returns response message, the message will be displayed in the "Output Message" window. Diagnosis The Diagnosis page can check the hardware status of printer.
  • Page 29 Alert Message Collects and displays the error messages that come from the printer. You can click the "Dump" button to get error messages from the printer and display them in the “Alert Message” window. Click the "e-mail" button to send the message to a designated e-mail address or click the "Clear" button to delete the contents of the “Alert Message”...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting This chapter provides useful information to help you resolve problems you may encounter with your Print Server. Fault symptoms, possible causes, and remedial actions are provided within a quick reference table. 5-1. FAQ Problem Recommended Solution Why can't the NetPS Control Center Make sure the network cable is securely connected.

  • Page 31: Restore Factory Defaults

    6. Restore Factory Defaults This section describes how to restore the Print Server to the factory default settings: 1. Open a Web browser and type the IP address of the Print Server in the address bar. 2. Click "Login" to log in. 3.

  • Page 32: Upgrade Firmware

    7. Upgrade Firmware This section describes how to upgrade Print Server's firmware. 1. Open a Web browser and type the IP address of the Print Server in the address bar. 2. Click "Login" to log in. 3. You will be prompted for a Username (default: admin) and Password (default: admin). Then click the Login button.

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