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X P R E S S T 9 4 1 2 i
X P R E S S T 9 4 1 2 n
NETWORK USER'S GUIDE
December 2000
084082

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  • Page 1 X P R E S S T 9 4 1 2 i X P R E S S T 9 4 1 2 n NETWORK USER’S GUIDE December 2000 084082...
  • Page 2 MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. designs and related materials, is the valuable property of ® PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Tally and/or its licensors, as appropriate reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, ® ® NetWare...
  • Page 3 Xpress T9412 Web Pages Setting Up the Printer NIC Flash Memory Installing the Tally IPP Client Network Interface and Cabling Installing Tally IPP Port 631 on a Win 2000 Server CHAPTER 2: NIC INSTALLATION CHAPTER 5: NETWARE NETWORKS Introduction Introduction...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Printer Status Window Network Printer Server Port Captured Printer Port Protocol Statistics Window Upgrading the Firmware CHAPTER 6: MACINTOSH NETWORKS Xpress T9412i/T9412n Web Pages Introduction Introduction Macintosh Requirements Installation Tally Xpress PPD Installation Locating the Home Page Network Configuration Home Page...
  • Page 5 View Menu Web JetAdmin 4.0-5.6 Tool Bar Locating the Files Status Bar Copying the Files IPP Settings Installing Web JetAdmin 4.0-5.6 Specifying a Printer CHAPTER 12: UPGRADING THE Customizing NIC FIRMWARE Setting Job Properties Introduction IPP Printing Prerequisites IPP Client Upgrade Procedure CHAPTER 9: TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 13: SAFETY INFORMATION...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents...
  • Page 7 UNIX shared printing. EQUIREMENTS As described in the Xpress T9412i User’s Guide, this printer comes with it’s own built-in web server and home page. You In order to install the NIC, you will need a Category 5 can perform network administration tasks directly from the twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for 10/100Base-TX ®...
  • Page 8 The Xpress T9412i/T9412n supports networks using 10Base- use the LaserWriter 8 printer driver. Supplied with your TX or 100Base-TX physical connections and one of the printer is a Tally Xpress T9412 PPD that helps the LaserWriter following Network Operating Systems: 8 driver communicate with the printer.
  • Page 9 If you have the Xpress T9412n printer, a network card is computer’s operating system from the list below and already installed. If you have the Xpress T9412i printer you continue to configure the network and workstations. will need to install the NIC yourself. See the directions in From Windows 95/98/Me Chapter 2 on page 5 of this User’s Guide.
  • Page 10 The RJ-45 plug is fastened to both ends Xpress T9412i/T9412n Web Pages of a Category 5 network cable. Use this The Xpress T9412i/T9412n settings can also be configured type of cable to interconnect the printer with the network interface. with the aid of a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
  • Page 11 8MB SIMM are included with the NIC. note: The NIC automatically detects whether you have a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet connection. For better performance, Tally recommends you use shielded cable and connectors when connecting to 100 Mbps Ethernet. Installation Steps Prepare the printer...
  • Page 12 Preparing the Printer Making sure the wire-snaps on the parallel port are not in the way, rotate the side cover away from the printer Turn off the printer approximately ⁄ inch. Remove the power cord from the back of the printer, 5.
  • Page 13 Installing the NIC Insert the NIC into the controller board NIC socket Use the screws removed in Step 1 to fasten the NIC in Remove the two screws from the metal plate behind the place interface slot, and discard the metal plate Making sure the wire-snaps on the parallel port are not in Remove the NIC from its protective bag .
  • Page 14 Connecting The Printer 2. Reattach the power cord to the printer , plug in the printer. Follow these steps to physically connect the printer to the 3. Turn on the printer network: Connect the network’s twisted pair cable with an RJ-45 connector to the new network port on your printer Chapter 2, Installing the NIC...
  • Page 15 NIC F Resetting the NIC EATURES There may be times when you will want to reset the NIC. When the NIC is installed in the printer there will be two This should be done when the printer is moved to a different green status lights (LEDs) visible on the Interface Panel.
  • Page 16 NPM. following instructions. 1. Close all open programs on your computer. Insert the Tally Xpress T9412 Series Solutions CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. After reading the Licensing Agreement, click I Accept. Click on the Install option from the T9412i(n) Installer Main Menu.
  • Page 17 NIC. There are several ways to do this: • Static (manual configuration) • DHCP Once NPM starts, it will begin searching the network for • BOOTP the printer. Every Xpress T9412i(n) printer found will be • RARP listed in the NPM main window. Introduction...
  • Page 18 Select the printer that needs it’s NIC set up. In the Printer Description text box, type in a description for the printer; for example, its location. The printer can be identified from the Printer Name column by its NIC serial number, TALnnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, Click the TCP/IP tab to bring it to the front.
  • Page 19 IP A SSIGNING DDRESSES SING Item Description BOOTP DHCP Select this item if you want a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the printer. The IP The installation of a BOOTP program or service may be address may automatically be changed by the required in order to provide BOOTP IP address assignments server.
  • Page 20 IP A IP A SSIGNING DDRESSES SING SSIGNING THE DDRESS WITH RARP DHCP The installation of a RARP program or service may be Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) allows required in order to provide RARP IP address assignments automatic assignment of IP addresses and other IP on the LAN.

  • Page 21: Windows Networks

    The Network Interface Card (NIC) must be installed in Press the Windows Start button, select Settings, then the printer select Printers. • A Xpress T9412 Series, Xpress T9412i(n) PCL6, or Xpress T9412i(n) PostScript driver must be installed on each computer • The Xpress Network Printer Manager (NPM) software must be installed on each computer •...
  • Page 22 T9412 Series Solutions CD that came with the printer. In Windows NT 4.0, click the Start button, select Settings, then select Printers. 4. Select the Tally Xpress T9412 printer icon, and then select Properties from the File menu. Click on the Ports tab.
  • Page 23 Next, press the Windows Start button, select Settings, 13. When prompted for Network path or queue name, click then select Printers. on Browse, and navigate to the name of the computer where the printer was installed locally. In the Printers window, select the printer installed on LPT1.
  • Page 24 Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) makes network setup for then select Printers. printers easier and allows you to print over the Internet. 2. Right-click on the Tally Xpress T9412 printer icon, and The Network Administrator sets up the printer once for then select Properties.
  • Page 25 The Tally IPP Client software is located on the Xpress T9412 Series Solutions CD at e:\network\Ipp\setup.exe Install the Xpress T9412i(n) printer driver if this has not already been done. Select the Xpress T9412 PCL6, PS, or Series printer in the Printers folder.
  • Page 26 Click on the Add Port button. Select Tally IPP Port. Installing Tally IPP Port 631 on a Win 2000 Server note: Because Windows 2000 supports IPP , you do not need to install the IPP Monitor. 1. From Start, select Settings, and then select Printers.

  • Page 27: Netware Networks

    Go to a PC that has the NPM utility. Click the Windows Start button, select Programs, then Tally Network Printer Manager, and click Network Printer Manager to start NPM. When NPM starts, it begins to search the network for the print servers.
  • Page 28 Click the Add Q button to open the Add Queue dialog 10. From the Items list in the Browse for Volume dialog box, box. navigate to the location of the volume you want to use. note: You can delete queues in this dialog box as well. Simply highlight the queue in the Objects list and select the Delete Q button.
  • Page 29 Configuring a Bindery Queue Go to a PC that has the NPM utility. From the Windows Start button, select Programs, then Tally Network Printer Manager, and click Network Printer Manager to start NPM. When NPM starts, it begins to search the network for print servers.
  • Page 30 service queues, click Yes to return to the Network From the Items list in the Browse for Volume dialog box, Interface dialog box. navigate to the location of the volume you want to use. 6. Click OK to accept the configuration. Creating a Queue 1.
  • Page 31 Driver\PS Printer Driver\PlugnPlay Select the appropriate printer driver. Click on the Have Disk… button. You are now ready to print to the Xpress T9412i(n) through Click on the Browse button to navigate the CD to one of the NetWare server queue.

  • Page 32: Network Printer Server Port

    14. The new printer icon will appear in the Printers folder. driver’s name. But, performance may be better using the You are now ready to print to the Xpress T9412i(n) Network Printer Server Port method. through the NetWare server queue.

  • Page 33: Captured Printer Port

    15. In the Add Printer Wizard window, click Have Disk... 20. The new printer icon will appear in the Printers button. folder.You are now ready to print to the Xpress T9412i(n) 16. Click the Browse button to navigate the CD to one of the through the NetWare server queue.
  • Page 34 23. Follow the prompts on your screen to finish the installation. 24. The new printer icon will appear in the Printers folder. You are now ready to print to the Xpress T9412i(n) through the NetWare server queue. Chapter 5, NetWare Networks...

  • Page 35: Chapter 6: Macintosh Networks

    CHAPTER 6 T9412 PPD ALLY PRESS NSTALLATION MACINTOSH NETWORKS Insert the Xpress T9412 Series Solutions CD into the Macintosh and the Xpress Series CD window will appear. NTRODUCTION The following chapter contains information on how to install the Xpress T9412 software for the Macintosh. note: Although the printer’s Network Printer Manager is not available for Macintosh users, the printer’s web pages...

  • Page 36: Network Configuration

    A list of printers will appear on the right. Select the appropriate Tally T9412i(n) printer. Click the Create… button. 6. The LaserWriter 8 driver will configure the Tally Xpress T9412i(n) using the Tally Xpress T9412i PPD, and an icon for the printer will appear on the desktop.

  • Page 37: Chapter 7: Unix Networks

    Make sure that the printer you choose is the Tally T9412i(n) process on the remote system and sending the data file that you installed earlier.

  • Page 38: Configuration Procedures

    Configuration Procedures Print a File To print a file, move to a command prompt, then enter the Configure the Host Table following command, where filename is the name of the file Login into the computer as root. you want to print. 2.

  • Page 39: Adding The Printer To Sco Openserver 5.X

    :lp=:\ the printer’s IP address from the command line. :rm=lprprinter:\ Set up the Tally T9412i(n) printer as a remote printer on a host that sends jobs to a Print Server using lpd. Use the :rp=PORT1:\ following procedures to do this:...
  • Page 40 Chapter 7, UNIX Networks...

  • Page 41: Chapter 8: Network Software

    When NPM is started, it begins to search the network for all • Viewing the job queue for a specific printer Xpress T9412i(n) printers that are connected to the local area • Viewing the operational status of a specific printer network.

  • Page 42: Printers Menu

    Network Interface Window Printers Menu Use the Printers menu for adding a printer port, starting the The Network Interface window can be opened by right- Add Printer Wizard, viewing a printer driver, viewing a job clicking on your printer’s icon. Use this window for viewing queue for a specific printer, and for exiting the NPM.

  • Page 43: Netware

    NetWare SNMP Use this tab to enable NetWare and set various parameters. Use this tab to enable Authentication Traps and associated parameters. AppleTalk Use this tab to enable AppleTalk and set various parameters. Use this tab to set Internet Printing Protocol parameters. Network Printer Manager...

  • Page 44: Operator Panel Window

    Operator Panel Window The Operator Panel window is started from the main Tally Network Printer Manager menu by right-clicking on the printer’s icon and selecting Operator Panel. Use the tabs in this window for adjusting the printer’s basic properties. Model...

  • Page 45: Alerts Window

    Alerts Window Printer Status Window Use the Alerts window for monitoring specific printers and The Printer Status window can be started from the their conditions. When a condition occurs with the printer, an Maintenance menu by selecting Printer Status. Use it for alert message box will appear (outside of NPM).

  • Page 46: Protocol Statistics Window

    Protocol Statistics Window information about the following types of network traffic. The Protocol Statistics window is started from the Setting Upgrading the Firmware menu. Use it for viewing packet, framing, and error activity Upgrading the NIC firmware is described in Appendix D. at a specific printer’s NIC.

  • Page 47: Xpress T9412I/T9412N Web Pages

    IP address, any popular Web browser can be used to navigate to the Xpress T9412i(n) printer’s IP address. Introduction The Xpress T9412i/T9412n Web pages are used for viewing Open your Internet browser on your computer. and administering the printer. The Web pages contain many note: It should be Netscape Navigator 4.x and higher,...

  • Page 48: General Information

    General Information TCP/IP Configuration Use the General Information page for getting a general view of Use this page for adjusting the network addressing for the the entire NIC configuration. From this page, click on Admin NIC. to view the individual Network Administration pages. NetWare Configuration Use this page for turning on and adjusting the NetWare General Configuration...

  • Page 49: Appletalk Configuration

    Use this page for configuring IPP. Use this page for turning on SNMP and for configuring SNMP traps. Two pages are used for making the configurations: the SNMP Trap Configuration page, and the SNMP Community Configuration page. SNMP Trap Xpress T9412i/T9412n Web Pages...

  • Page 50: Panel

    Panel Use the Panel button to access the pages for specifying various printer settings. To return to the General Configuration main page, click on Back. Information Menu Paper Menu Print Quality Menu Configuration Menu PCL Menu Advanced Menu Chapter 8, Network Software...

  • Page 51: Change Password

    The Tally IPP Client is a program that transmits data to the Tally IPP Server using Tally IPP. The Tally IPP Server is installed in Xpress printers with the Network Interface Card (NIC).

  • Page 52: The Address Bar

    The Address Bar The Printer Attributes Window The Address Bar consists of two buttons. One is for To view the attributes of the printer specified in the Address specifying the printer’s address, and the other is for Bar, click on the printer icon beside the Address Bar. Printer inquiring about the printer’s attributes.

  • Page 53: Local Job Queue

    To view printer status and various IPP functions supported by the printer, click on the More Info button. Exit Exits the IPP Client program. Tally IPP Client...

  • Page 54: Operations Menu

    Operations Menu Client displays an appropriate message and the printer will not print the document. If this option is not selected, the This menu allows the user to manage and print documents to printer prints the document with only the applicable be printed.

  • Page 55: View Menu

    IPP Client, and printer. Thus selecting this option is recommended when the network is fast. Attribute-fidelity This option can be selected to print the document only if all specified properties can be applied to the print job. Tally IPP Client...

  • Page 56: Setting Job Properties

    If this option is selected and there is at least one property IPP Printing which cannot be applied to the document, the printer will not For Internet printing using a conventional printing method, print the document. the user can utilize the IPP PortMonitor after installing the IPP Client.

  • Page 57: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

    RINTING ROBLEMS Use the checklists in this section to identify the cause of TROUBLESHOOTING network printing problems. If a problem persists, contact Tally Printer Technical Support at their web site (www.tally.com) or phone 1-866-359-2899. ASIC ROUBLESHOOTING Printer Operation Checklist Verify that the printer is plugged in, turned on, and online—...

  • Page 58: Hardware Connections Checklist

    • If you added a new software application, make sure the Hardware Connections Checklist program is compatible and installed correctly on the • Be sure that your cable is a Category 5 twisted pair cable network. with RJ-45 connectors for 10/100Base-T ethernet. •...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting For Netware

    are, the print jobs may be going to that printer. ROUBLESHOOTING FOR • Is AUTO ENDCAP enabled? AUTO ENDCAP lets you Use the Network Administration Page options to send data to a network printer. If it is not enabled, enable troubleshoot in an IPX environment.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting For Npm

    print job. ROUBLESHOOTING FOR NIC Loses Its File Server Connection: If the network Symptom Possible Cause or Resolution printer loses its connection to the file server, it will take Printer is not receiving 1. Use Network Printer Manager to confirm approximately 5–10 minutes to reconnect.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting For Macintosh

    ROUBLESHOOTING FOR ACINTOSH • Is the Macintosh computer connected to the network through Ethernet, and has the correct network port been selected? • Did you select the correct printer driver, zone, and printer name in the Chooser? • If you renamed the printer in the Apple Printer Utility, you must turn the printer off then on, and then reselect the printer under its new name in the Chooser.
  • Page 62 Appendix A, Troubleshooting...

  • Page 63: Chapter 10: Microsoft Ipp

    In the Printers folder, select TallyXpress T9412 PS and • Setting up a Win 95/98/Me Client right click on Tally Xpress T9412 PS Properties. 2. In the Tally Xpress T9412 PS Properties window, select NSTALLING ICROSOFT the Ports tab and checkmark the desired port.

  • Page 64: Set Up Server Iis

    Setting Up Server IIS IEWING RINTER AGES In the Windows 2000 Server window, select Start –> Users can view Web pages that display the status of a Programs –> Administrative Tools –> Internet Services Windows 2000 print server and its connected printers with Manager.

  • Page 65: Chapter 11: Web Jetadmin

    APPENDIX C From the opening screen, set the 1. Choose: drop-down menu to Preferences and the 2. Select: drop-down menu WEB JETADMIN to Discovery. Click on the Go button. DMIN Copying the Web JetAdmin Files Before you can begin installing Web JetAdmin 6.0, you need to copy the files from the Xpress T9412 Series Solutions CD to On the next screen, select Advanced from the horizontal your computer.
  • Page 66 In the Discovery Configuration (Advanced) screen, click At the next screen check the query boxes as needed. Click on the Clear button next to the Clear Device cache query. the Start button next to the Start Background Discovery query. When the Requested Operation Succeeded screen 8.

  • Page 67: Web Jetadmin

    If you are using Web JetAdmin, you must copy certain files from the Xpress T9412 Series Solutions CD that came with your printer to Web JetAdmin folders so that the Tally Xpress T9412 will appear properly. Locating and Copying the Files This assumes your CD-ROM is drive E.

  • Page 68: Installing Web Jetadmin 4.0-5.6

    Installing Web JetAdmin 4.0-5.6 This displays the Discovery Mechanisms page. Scroll down to the Clear Database section and click on the Launch Web JetAdmin 4.0-5.6. Clear! button. In the Web JetAdmin main page, click on Web JetAdmin The Success page appears. At the top of the frame, click Settings.
  • Page 69 Scroll down to the Start New Discovery section and click on the Start! button.Check to see if the Discovery is still in progress by clicking on the Discovery Settings button. If it is done, click on the Device button, then click on Search Now.
  • Page 70 Appendix C, Web JetAdmin...

  • Page 71: Introduction

    Once the manager starts, it will begin searching the Tally’s Web site at www.tally.com network for the printer. Every Xpress T9412i(n) printer REREQUISITES that is found will be listed in the Network Printer Manager.
  • Page 72 Appendix D, Upgrading the NIC Firmware...

  • Page 73: Chapter 13: Safety Information

    The only existing standard for ozone emissions has been confined within protective housings and external covers, the established by Underwriters Laboratory (UL). All Tally laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase Xpress family printers meet this standard when shipped of user operation.

  • Page 74: Fcc Statement

    Use a shielded and properly grounded I/O cable to ensure compliance of this unit to the specified limits of the rules. If your printer is the Tally Xpress T9412n model or if you have installed the optional Network Interface Card (NIC), the printer meets the requirements of FCC Class A when connected to an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 75 18, 45 1, 3 Microsoft connection Numerics IPP client features 10/100Base-TX Ethernet Tally installing IPP client (Tally) resetting alerts, creating IPP configuration (Web page) status lights AppleTalk NIC firmware configuring from Network Printer NIC flash memory laser safety Manager...
  • Page 76 SNMP traps, creating 37, 43 software requirements Solaris 2.x add printer stepping text subnet mask Tally T9412i/T9412n Web pages Tally IPP Tally IPP Client Operations Menu Options Menu The Address Bar The Document Window The Printer Attributes Window...

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