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Oki OkiLAN 6120i User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide High Performance 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Network Print Server...
  • Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Oki Data assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. Oki Data also cannot guarantee that changes in products made by other manufacturers and referred to in this handbook will not affect the applicability of the information in it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section I contains and installation instructions for the OkiLAN 6120i print server. Section II contains information about management features, an extremely valuable set of OkiLAN 6120i management tools for network administrators. The Network Operating System (NOS) and protocol sections are found in Sections III through VI.
  • Page 4 Organization and Contents Section IV: TCP/IP ... IV-1 Chapter 1: Introduction ... IV-5 Chapter 2: Configuring the OkiLAN 6120i ... IV-7 Chapter 3: TCP/IP Configuration and Printing ... IV-14 Chapter 4: OkiNet for TCP/IP ... IV-23 Chapter 5: Web Configuration ... IV-42 Chapter 6: Telnet Configuration ...

  • Page 5: Network Operating Systems

    Network Operating Systems Network Operating Systems Overview OkiLAN 6120i simultaneously supports several network protocols in various combinations. Below is a list of supported network protocols accompanied with NOS/OS requirements. TCP/IP and Windows NT TCP/IP, FTP and Remote LPD protocols. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Windows NT are supported in this environment.

  • Page 6: Service Information

    Your Dealer Consult the store where you purchased your OkiLAN 6120i, or call 1-800-OKI-DATA (1-800-654-3282) for the location of the nearest authorized Oki Data service dealer. Have your ZIP code ready. • Proof of purchase is required for warranty work. Be sure to retain your purchase documents.
  • Page 7 1-800-OKI-DATA (1-800-654-3282). Please be sure that you are calling from a telephone close to your printer, so you can describe your problem accurately. Our customer service representatives are trained on all current Oki Data products They can answer your questions regarding: • Installation •...
  • Page 8 2735 Matheson Blvd. East, Unit 1 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4M8 Tel: 1-800-654-3282 Fax: 1-905-238-4427 MEXICO Oki Data de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Mariano Escobedo No. 748 - 8 Piso Col Anzures, e. p. 11590 Mexico, DF Tel: (525) 263-8780 Fax: (525) 263-8785 BRAZIL Oki Data do Brasil, Ltda.
  • Page 9 • OkiLAN model number • Serial number • Configuration sheet settings • Type of network cable connected to the OkiLAN 6120i • Printer(s) make and model numbers • Computer and network adapter card make and model numbers • Network Operating System and version number Please write these numbers down in the space provided below for future reference.
  • Page 10 Technical Support OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Section I: Hardware Installation

    Section I: Hardware Installation...
  • Page 12 Section I - Hardware Installation I - 2 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 Section I - Hardware Installation Contents Installing the OkiLAN 6120i ...I-5 Powering On the OkiLAN 6120i ... I-7 Printing a Configuration Sheet ...I-8 Installing the Network Software ...I-9 Removing the OkiLAN 6120i ... I-12 Hardware Troubleshooting ...I-14 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...
  • Page 14 Section I - Hardware Installation I - 4 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Installing The Okilan 6120I

    Section I - Hardware Installation The OkiLAN 6120i Print Server enables Ethernet network users to connect to a printer with an OKI SIDM port. The OkiLAN 6120i supports 10/100-megabit networks and most popular network operating systems and SIDM printers. Before using the parallel port, you must remove the OkiLAN 6120i from the printer—see page I-12 for...
  • Page 16 4. Pry off the breakaway panel next to the interface connector with a screwdriver or knife 5. Insert the OkiLAN 6120i by sliding it along the rails in the recess of the printer, until it is plugged into the socket in the rear of the recess.

  • Page 17: Powering On The Okilan 6120I

    Powering On the OkiLAN 6120i Turn printer power on. The red and green indicators on the OkiLAN 6120i will blink during self-test. When self- test completes successfully, the red indicator will go off and the green indicator will stay on.

  • Page 18: Printing A Configuration Sheet

    Printing a Configuration Sheet To print configuration information, press the Test button on the front of the OkiLAN 6120i. You can also print configuration information using the utility program provided on the CD. Note: By default, the configuration sheet prints in ASCII text.
  • Page 19 Oki LPR Oki LPR Utility allows you to print directly to a printer on the network without a print server. It creates an Oki Printer Port, and installs a pop-up status box so you can monitor printer status.

  • Page 20: Installing The Software In Windows

    Section I - Hardware Installation Installing the Software in Windows 1. Click the Network Software button on the OKI Menu Installer screen. 2. Click the button for the software you want to install. 2a. If you select OkiNet Utilities: When the Setup screen appears, select the utility group for the network environment you have, then click Next.
  • Page 21 Note: The OkiLAN Utilities CD is designed for more than one type of OkiLAN print server and includes features that do not apply to the OkiLAN 6120i. Specifi- cally, Apple EtherTalk is supported by other OKI print servers but not by the OkiLAN 6120i.

  • Page 22: Removing The Okilan 6120I

    2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Unplug the 10/100Base-T UTP cable from the receptor on the back of the OkiLAN 6120i. 4. Slide the OkiLAN 6120i out of the printer and store it in a safe place for future network requirements. I - 12...
  • Page 23 5. Attach the interface cable to the parallel interface connector. Attach the other end of the cable to your computer. 6. Plug the power cord into the power outlet. OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide Section I - Hardware Installation I - 13...

  • Page 24: Hardware Troubleshooting

    LED Display Green indicator flashing very rapidly Problem The OkiLAN 6120i has not detected the presence of a network cable. Solution a) Remove the network cable. Plug the network cable back in until you hear a positive click. Check the other end of the cable in the same manner.
  • Page 25 Problem The printer server has failed the Power On Self Test. Solution The OkiLAN 6120i will try to print a configuration sheet on the printer with more information. Failing the self test can be caused by any of the follow- ing: a) The printer is malfunctioning.
  • Page 26 Section I - Hardware Installation I - 16 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Section Ii: Advanced Management Features

    Section II: Advanced Management Features...
  • Page 28 Installing a Windows NT Printer for the OkiLAN 6120i ... II-8 Obtaining Diagnostic Information from the OkiLAN 6120i ... II-9 Chapter 4 OkiLAN 6120i Web Configuration ...II-10 Overview ... II-10 Connecting to the OkiLAN 6120i ... II-10 Configuration ... II-12 Status ...

  • Page 29: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    An agent can also send an unsolicited message Trap to a manager when it encounters an unusual condition. The OkiLAN 6120i is a fully functional SNMP agent and supports, to the extent of open industry standards such as RFC 1759, any standard SNMP management platform, including: •...

  • Page 30: Traps

    OkiLAN 6120i. If genConfigDirty is set to yes, then the cmdReset variable should also be set to yes. This will cause the OkiLAN 6120i to reset, make all configuration changes active on the OkiLAN 6120i and set both the cmdReset and genConfigDirty variables to no.

  • Page 31: Chapter 1: Snmp

    6120i must have bi-directional status enabled. Extended Status can be enabled through the OkiLAN 6120i Configuration utility (telnet) from the Configure Port option. You can also enable OkiNet Alert through OkiNet for TCP/IP or IPX from the Output Port file tab.

  • Page 32: Chapter 2: Hp Jetadmin Support

    HP JetAdmin Support Overview This section contains instructions and information on how to configure and obtain diagnostic information from your OkiLAN 6120i using the Hewlett-Packard JetAdmin software. Software Requirements • JetAdmin 2.4, 2.5, or 3.02 • Windows 95/98 or Windows NT/2000...
  • Page 33 4. Enter the Apple Talk name and click OK. Obtaining Diagnostic Information Using JetAdmin 1. From the main JetAdmin screen, select the OkiLAN 6120i port on which you wish to view diagnostic information. 2. Select Properties from the Device menu.

  • Page 34: Chapter 3: Hp Web Jetadmin Support

    3. In the Specify the device address… field, enter the print server IP address, followed by a comma and then the output port number. For example, to install a printer for output port 2 of an OkiLAN 6120i with an IP address of 10.10.10.2, enter “10.10.10.2,2”. II - 8...

  • Page 35: Obtaining Diagnostic Information From The Okilan 6120I

    Obtaining Diagnostic Information from the OkiLAN 6120i 1. From the main Web JetAdmin page, select the OkiLAN 6120i port on which you wish to view diagnostic information. 2. Click the Diagnose button. 3. From the Properties page, select the appropriate diagnostic category name to view information.

  • Page 36: Chapter 4: Okilan 6120I Web Configuration

    Section 2 - Chapter 4 - OkiLAN 6120i Web Configuration Chapter 4 OkiLAN 6120i Web Configuration Overview This section contains instructions and information on how to configure and manage your OkiLAN 6120i using a standard Web browser. Software Requirements TCP/IP Protocol Netscape Navigator 2.0 or greater and Microsoft...
  • Page 37 Section 2 - Chapter 4 - OkiLAN 6120i Web Configuration Note: As a layer of security, the TCP port number that the device uses to communicate with browsers, called the HTTP port, can be modified from a default of 80. If the port is...

  • Page 38: Section 2 - Chapter 5 - Additional Management Features

    Note: All values (except as noted on the following pages*) are configured exactly the same as in the OkiNet utility. Please refer to the OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide Section IV - TCP/IP, Chapter 4 - OkiNet for TCP/IP for instructions on configuration.
  • Page 39 Section 2 - Chapter 4 - OkiLAN 6120i Web Configuration 5. A Request Results page will appear indicating one of the following: • Configuration Successfully Set: The values have been successfully saved to the print server. Go to another page to continue configuration or exit the browser.
  • Page 40 • HTTP Port - This field is used to specify the TCP port that the HTTP protocol will listen on. The default HTTP port is 80, but can be changed to provide added security. II - 14 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Status

    Section 2 - Chapter 4 - OkiLAN 6120i Web Configuration Status The home page for the print server shows general status information including the status of all printers currently attached. For more detailed status information, select the View Cnfg Sheet link under the Status menu. This will show information similar to what is printed on the print servers configuration sheet.

  • Page 42: Reset

    Restore All Protocols button. OkiLAN 6120i Server Discovery An HTML file containing links to all OkiLAN 6120i print servers on the network can be created using the OkiNet utility for TCP/IP. Complete the following steps to create the HTML file: 1.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Section 2 - Chapter 4 - OkiLAN 6120i Web Configuration Troubleshooting Server Connection • The print server only supports two simultaneous HTTP connections. If your browser fails to connect to the print server, the browser may be trying to open more than two connections.

  • Page 44: Chapter 5: Additional Management Features

    This information can be observed in real time via the utilities or can be interpreted by the OkiLAN 6120i to generate traps to your SNMP management utility of choice: HP OpenView or the OKI OkiNet Alert utility.

  • Page 45: Okinet For Nds

    For more information, see the Windows Printing section of this manual. Printer Security for TCP/IP Printing The OkiLAN 6120i print server has a Printer Security for TCP/IP Printing feature which allows the printers to only be accessed from a specified list of IP addresses.

  • Page 46: Okinet Web Configuration Utility

    Section 2 - Chapter 5 - Additional Management Features OkiNet Web Configuration Utility This subsection contains instructions and information on how to configure and manage your OkiLAN 6120i using the OkiNet Web Configuration Utility. The OkiNet Web Configuration Utility is a Java applet which...
  • Page 47 OkiNet.htm file from the directory where the OKI Java files are installed. The Security Warning dialog box appears on your browser. 2. Click Yes on the Security Warning dialog. The Oki Data Discovery Applet is installed. The OkiNet Web Configuration Utility screen appears: 3.
  • Page 48 In this case, the menu items normally shown in the left pane can be accessed by using the menu links that appear at the bottom of the page. II - 22 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 Help Use the Help button to access the utility’s online help pages. Configuration Refer to Section II, Chapter 4, OkiLAN 6120i Web Configuration for information on configuring your network printer using the Web Configuration Utility. OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 50: Section Iii: Netware

    Section III: NetWare...

  • Page 51: In This Section

    Mode ... III-5 Chapter 2 OkiNet for NetWare ...III-6 Overview ... III-6 Running OkiNet for NetWare ... III-7 Configuring the OkiLAN 6120i Using OkiNet for NetWare ... III-7 NetWare Configuration Options ... III-8 NetWare Queues Configuration Options ... III-9 NetWare Port Configuration Options ... III-10 TCP/IP Configuration Options ...
  • Page 52 Windows 3.x ... III-26 Installing OkiNet for NDS for Novell NetWare 4.x, NetWare 5.x, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT/2000 ... III-27 Creating a New OkiLAN 6120i Object ... III-28 Printing with an OkiLAN 6120i Print Server ... III-29 Configuring the OkiLAN 6120i Using OkiNet for NDS ...

  • Page 53: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Section 3 - Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This section contains instructions and information on how to configure your OkiLAN 6120i in the NetWare environment. There are three environments in which to configure the OkiLAN 6120i: • Bindery (NetWare 3.x) •...

  • Page 54: Selecting Pserver Or Rprinter/Nprinter Mode

    Your OkiLAN 6120i supports both PServer and NPrinter mode. There are several factors to consider when choosing which mode to use. In PServer mode, the OkiLAN 6120i operates as the print server. It services specified queues on the network. In RPrinter mode, the NetWare Print Server NLM or EXE is in control.

  • Page 55: Chapter 2: Okinet For Netware

    Chapter 2 OkiNet for NetWare Overview This chapter contains information about how to configure the OkiLAN 6120i in Bindery and NDS environments using the OkiNet for NetWare utility. Note: OkiNet for NetWare contains minimal NDS configuration support. For more extensive configuration options, use the OkiNet for NDS utility described in Chapter 3.

  • Page 56: Running Okinet For Netware

    OkiNet for NetWare The following steps outline how to configure an OkiLAN 6120i. 1. Select the OkiLAN 6120i you wish to configure. 2. Select Configuration from the Print Server menu or select the Configuration icon on the toolbar. 3. Set the appropriate configuration by choosing the applicable file folder tabs.

  • Page 57: Netware Configuration Options

    Default File Server scroll menu. The default file server must be active at power up for the OkiLAN 6120i to recognize other servers. • Print Server Name - Enter the print server name of your choice.

  • Page 58: Netware Queues Configuration Options

    Organizational Unit name, and o is the Organizational name. Note: After any change to the servicing of queues for the OkiLAN 6120i from NWAdmin or PConsole, the OkiLAN 6120i must be reset via OkiNet for NetWare. NetWare Queues Configuration Options...

  • Page 59: Netware Port Configuration Options

    IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. For specific information on TCP/IP configuration options, see Section IV, TCP/IP, or select the HELP button on the bottom right of the screen. III - 10 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Output Port Configuration Options

    Section 3 - Chapter 2 - OkiNet for NetWare Output Port Configuration Options To configure the OkiLAN 6120i output port, select the Output Port file tab. The following screen will display: Port Number Select the port you wish to configure.
  • Page 61 Select the appropriate printer language for printing configuration pages on your printer. Note: Do not set the Configuration Page Language to OFF for all ports of your OkiLAN 6120i. If a configuration sheet cannot be printed, troubleshooting abilities are limited.

  • Page 62: Snmp Configuration Options

    - 1284 (ECP or Fast Nibble Mode) SNMP Configuration Options SNMP options specify which information is necessary for an SNMP manager to access the OkiLAN 6120i. The system variables are for user convenience and are optional. SNMP community names are used as passwords to GET and SET information on the OkiLAN 6120i.
  • Page 63 Enter any information useful to a user if problems with the OkiLAN 6120i arise. System Location Enter a description of the OkiLAN 6120i location. Get Community Name This field is used to set the community name required to Get information from the print server. The default community name is public.

  • Page 64: Snmp Traps Configuration

    The SNMP Trap option allows configuration of traps. Traps are unsolicited information concerning the OkiLAN 6120i. Traps can be sent to an SNMP manager or be broadcast to all hosts on the local segment. To configure SNMP traps, select the SNMP Traps file tab.

  • Page 65: Saving The Configuration

    Printer Traps Select the printer traps to be activated. The following printer conditions may cause a printer trap to occur if the OKI printer model supports the features: • On-line • Off-line • No Printer Attached • Paper Out •...

  • Page 66: Enabling/Disabling Protocols

    Section 3 - Chapter 2 - OkiNet for NetWare Enabling/Disabling Protocols To enable or disable protocols on the OkiLAN 6120i, select the Protocols file tab. Select each protocol you wish to enable. If you disable a protocol, the OkiLAN 6120i will no longer communicate using that protocol.

  • Page 67: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Section 3 - Chapter 2 - OkiNet for NetWare CAUTION: Make sure there are no print jobs active when you reset the OkiLAN 6120i. All protocols will be restarted. If you attempt a reset while a job is printing, the job may not print successfully.

  • Page 68: Creating Customized Views

    Section 3 - Chapter 2 - OkiNet for NetWare CAUTION: Make sure there are no active print jobs when you select Restore Factory Defaults. If you reset the OkiLAN 6120i while a job is printing, the job may not print successfully. Creating Customized Views...

  • Page 69: Modifying View Settings

    OkiLAN 6120i products on the network. • Search Local Network - This method searches the bindery to locate all OkiLAN 6120i products on the network. All OkiLAN 6120i print servers that respond are placed in the list. If you have a large...
  • Page 70 To select all desired print servers, select Add. Sort The Sort option displays the OkiLAN 6120i list in a specific order. The list can also be sorted by clicking on the column by which you wish to sort. A sort order can only be defined on columns displayed on the main OkiNet for NetWare screen.

  • Page 71: Permanently Defining Snmp Access Information

    Serial/Network Numbers This field displays the serial number of each OkiLAN 6120i or the network number for a network of OkiLAN 6120i products for which the OkiNet utility has defined access. To add a new serial number or network number to this list, select the Add button.
  • Page 72 Enter a serial number or a network number followed by a dash (-). Use an asterisk (*) as a wildcard to match multiple devices. As examples, to add a single OkiLAN 6120i, enter 1500001, or to add a whole network, enter D4-. Delete The Delete button deletes an OkiLAN 6120i access entry in the Serial/Network Number list.

  • Page 73: Chapter 3: Okinet For Nds

    Windows-based utility that allows users to view and manage their NetWare 4.x NDS tree. Once OkiNet for NDS is integrated into NetWare Administrator, users can manage OKI devices with the same utility used to manage other network objects such as printers and queues.

  • Page 74: Installing Okinet For Nds For Novell Netware 4.1

    Tip for Advanced Administrators When installing OkiNet for NDS, the install utility copies the OkiNet for NDS files to the destination directory, adds the OKI print server class to the NDS schema and modifies the user’s NWADMIN.INI file. OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Installing Okinet For Nds For Novell

    Tip for Advanced Administrators When installing OkiNet for NDS, the install utility copies the OkiNet for NDS files to the destination directory, adds the OKI print server class to the NDS schema and modifies the user’s NWADMIN3X.INI file. III - 26...

  • Page 76: Netware 4.X, Netware 5.X

    Tip for Advanced Administrators When installing OkiNet for NDS, the install utility copies the OkiNet for NDS files to the destination directory, adds the OKI print server class to the NDS schema and modifies the user’s registry. OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Creating A New Okilan 6120I Object

    3. From the Class of New Object list box, select OKI Print Server. If the OKI Print Server is not listed, check the following: •...

  • Page 78: Printing With An Okilan 6120I Print Server

    7. From the list of OKI devices, select a device to assign to the object. 8. Enter a name for the new OKI Print Server object. 9. Select Create. The new OKI Print Server object should now appear in the directory tree.

  • Page 79: Configuring The Okilan 6120I Using Okinet For Nds

    Note: To load balance print queue jobs, repeat steps 5 through 9 for another port. Create a new printer object for the OkiLAN 6120i port and then select the same print queue object. This will allow multiple printers to service a single print queue.

  • Page 80: Adding Or Removing The Oki Print

    The OKI print server class is added to Novell’s NetWare Administrator by the installation utility. This class must exist in order to create an OKI Print Server object for use in printing to the device. Removing the OKI Print Server Class 1.
  • Page 81 The OKI print server class is initially added to Novell’s NetWare Administrator when the Install utility is run from the diskette. If the OKI print server class has been removed through Novell’s NetWare Administrator’s Tools menu, you will need to add the class again.

  • Page 82: Chapter 4: Using The Okilan 6120I In Ndps

    Introduction Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS ) is Novell’s new printing architecture for use with NetWare versions 4.x, 5.1 and higher. To use the OkiLAN 6120i in NDPS, you must add the OKI printer driver(s) to the NDPS Broker. Requirements:...
  • Page 83 Section 3 - Chapter 4 - Using the OkiLAN 6120i in NDPS To add a driver to the list, click Add to display the Add Resources dialog box. Click Browse to display the Select Printer Driver dialog box. Locate the appropriate printer driver .INF file.

  • Page 84: Setting Up The Okilan 6120I Through Nwadmin32

    Section 3 - Chapter 4 - Using the OkiLAN 6120i in NDPS Setting Up the OkiLAN 6120i Through NWAdmin32 There are two types of printers available with NDPS. One is Public Access, which anyone on the tree can get to. The other is Private Access, which requires rights to the object.
  • Page 85 Section 3 - Chapter 4 - Using the OkiLAN 6120i in NDPS Private Access Printers: these can only be created through NWAdmin32 Create NDPS Manager in NWAdmin32. Go to the Context in which the Private Printer is to reside. Select Create. The New Object screen appears.

  • Page 86: Setting Up The Okilan 6120I For Public Access Printers At The File Server Console

    Section 3 - Chapter 4 - Using the OkiLAN 6120i in NDPS Setting Up the OkiLAN 6120i for Public Access Printers At the File Server Console Create NDPS Manager in NWAdmin32. Load the NDPS Manager on the file server. Select Insert New Printer Agent.

  • Page 87: Setting Up The Okilan 6120I In Netware 5.1X Or Higher In Tcp/Ip

    Section 3 - Chapter 4 - Using the OkiLAN 6120i in NDPS Setting Up the OkiLAN 6120i in NetWare 5.1x or Higher in TCP/IP There is an accelerated procedure for setting up the OkiLAN 6120i in NetWare 5.1x or higher in TCP/IP that is similar to the procedure for NetWare 4.x and 5.x above.
  • Page 88 Section 3 - Chapter 4 - Using the OkiLAN 6120i in NDPS The buttons on the OKI Printer Control screen provide the following functions: Identification gives you access to the location and description of the printer. Features displays specific features of the printer, including advanced properties.
  • Page 89 Section 3 - Chapter 4 - Using the OkiLAN 6120i in NDPS OKI DATA OkiLAN 6000 Series – IP Address Configuration Wizard Loading the IP Address Configuration Wizard 1. To load the IP Address Configuration Wizard, press OkiNet Utilities in the printer CD-ROM network install screen.
  • Page 90 Section 3 - Chapter 4 - Using the OkiLAN 6120i in NDPS 3. Select Novell Distributed Print Services Snapin and browse to the directory of NetWare Administrator. Click Install. Setting Up the OkiLAN 6120i for Public Access Printers Once the NDPS Printer Control Snapin and the OkiLAN 6000 Series IP Address Configuration Wizard are loaded into your server, the setup procedure is as follows.
  • Page 91 Section 3 - Chapter 4 - Using the OkiLAN 6120i in NDPS 6. Click OK. 7. Click Next. 8. Enter the printer’s IP address as shown on the OkiLAN 6120i Configuration Sheet and click Finish. 9. If the “Waiting for Printer Agent to Load” screen stays on for more than 60 seconds, click “Stop Waiting.”...
  • Page 92 Section 3 - Chapter 4 - Using the OkiLAN 6120i in NDPS 12.Click Continue. A screen displaying the drivers that you have selected appears. 13.Click OK. Setting Up the OkiLAN 6120i for Private Access Printers Once the NDPS Printer Control Snapin and the OkiLAN 6000 Series IP Address Configuration Wizard are loaded into your server, the setup procedure is as follows.
  • Page 93 Section 3 - Chapter 4 - Using the OkiLAN 6120i in NDPS 9. Enter the printer’s IP address as shown on the OkiLAN 6120i Configuration Sheet and click Finish. 10.If the “Waiting for Printer Agent to Load” screen stays on for more than 60 seconds, click “Stop Waiting.”...

  • Page 94: Section Iv: Tcp/Ip

    Section IV: TCP/IP...
  • Page 95 Chapter 4 OkiNet for TCP/IP ... IV-23 Overview ... IV-23 System Requirements ... IV-23 Running OkiNet for TCP/IP ... IV-24 Configuring the OkiLAN 6120i Using OkiNet for TCP/IP ... IV-24 Configuring TCP/IP Options ... IV-25 EtherTalk Configuration Options ... IV-28 Output Port Configuration Options ... IV-28 SNMP Configuration Options ...

  • Page 96: Section 4 - Tcp/Ip

    Running a Telnet Session ... IV-43 Appendix A Troubleshooting ... IV-49 Main Status Indicator ... IV-49 Restoring the OkiLAN 6120i to Factory Defaults ... IV-49 Unable to Assign IP Address ... IV-50 Hardware Error Messages ... IV-53 Printing a Configuration Page ... IV-54 Unable to Print ...
  • Page 97 Section 4 - TCP/IP Configuring SCO UNIX for Printing with the OkiLAN 6120i ... IV-73 IBM’s AIX ver. 3.x for Printing with the OkiLAN 6120i ... IV-75 Configuring Solaris 2.x for Printing with the OkiLAN 6120i ... IV-77 Configuring Sun-OS v4.1.x or Ultrix v4.2 for Printing with the OkiLAN 6120i ...

  • Page 98: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Introduction Overview This section contains instructions and information on how to configure your OkiLAN 6120i. You will also be instructed on how to set up your host computers to print to the OkiLAN 6120i using the TCP/IP protocol. OkiLAN 6120i supports TCP/IP methods for printing: •...

  • Page 99: Network Preparation

    Before You Start Before running OkiNet for TCP/IP, you must do the following: • Install the OkiLAN 6120i hardware and connect the cabling (if necessary). Instructions for hardware installation are found in Section I of this manual. • Write down the serial number and Ethernet address of your OkiLAN 6120i.

  • Page 100: Chapter 2: Configuring The Okilan 6120I

    Section 4 - Chapter 2 - Configuring the OkiLAN 6120i Chapter 2 Configuring the OkiLAN 6120i Choosing an IP Address Every TCP/IP network device is required to have a unique IP address. The IP address can be permanently stored using one of the following: •...

  • Page 101: Configuring The Okilan 6120I

    Section 4 - Chapter 2 - Configuring the OkiLAN 6120i Configuring the OkiLAN 6120i There are four utilities available to configure the OkiLAN 6120i for TCP/IP printing. You may use whichever utility is best suited for your needs. • OkiNet for TCP/IP - Windows TCP/IP print manager utility.
  • Page 102 Gleaning If an IP address has not been permanently assigned when the OkiLAN 6120i is powered on or reset, it will look for a ping packet on the network. If the OkiLAN 6120i receives a ping packet within two minutes, it will accept the IP address in the ping packet as its own address.
  • Page 103 Section 4 - Chapter 2 - Configuring the OkiLAN 6120i DHCP The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network in a client/ server fashion. DHCP is based on the Bootstrap...
  • Page 104 Section 4 - Chapter 2 - Configuring the OkiLAN 6120i Static Route Entry When the OkiLAN 6120i is powered on or reset and no permanent IP address has been assigned, it will attempt to obtain an IP address through Gleaning, RARP, BOOTP or DHCP.

  • Page 105: Other Utilities

    Section 4 - Chapter 2 - Configuring the OkiLAN 6120i Most UNIX operating systems support either the RARP or BOOTP protocol. To find out which protocol your operating system supports, request the manual page for the protocol’s daemon (e.g. man bootpd or man rarpd), or see your network manuals.

  • Page 106: Verifying Access To The Okilan 6120I

    Section 4 - Chapter 2 - Configuring the OkiLAN 6120i Verifying Access to the OkiLAN 6120i Use the ping utility to verify access to the OkiLAN 6120e. ping <IP address of OkiLAN 6120e> If the OkiLAN 6120i does not respond, your network or the device is not configured correctly.

  • Page 107: Chapter 3: Tcp/Ip Configuration And Printing

    If you are still unable to configure your computer system to print to the OkiLAN 6120i, contact Oki Data Customer Support at 1-800-OKI-DATA (1-800-654-3282). IV - 14...

  • Page 108: Configuring For Tcp/Ip Network Printing

    Both Remote LPD and FTP have provisions for specifying a Remote Print Queue Name. The OkiLAN 6120i looks at the last character of the Remote Print Queue Name to determine which printer port will service the print job. All Remote Print Queue Names should end with the number 1, 2, 3 or 4.
  • Page 109 Section 4 - Chapter 3 - TCP/IP Configuration and Printing The OkiLAN 6120i will parse the remote queue name and search for certain characters at the end which tell how to convert an ASCII print job. The print server uses FF, LF and NF as ASCII conversion specifiers and uses the last number as an output port.

  • Page 110: Configuring A Bsd-Style Print Queue

    OkiLAN 6120i_name This is the name (alias) of the OkiLAN 6120i. This must be the same name as entered in the /etc/hosts file or your NIS or DNS system. An IP address may also be used here.

  • Page 111: Remote Lpd Printing

    IP packages often provide a command line lpr program and a utility to redirect the output of an LPT port to a Remote LPD system. Consult your system administrator or software vendor for assistance troubleshooting LPD. IV - 18 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 112: Ftp Printing

    The OkiLAN 6120i supports a subset of the FTP command set. This subset allows the FTP user to open a connection to the OkiLAN 6120i, specify a file transfer data type and send print files to a Remote Print Queue Name on the OkiLAN 6120i.
  • Page 113 OkiLAN 6120i print servers will allow one FTP connection. If more FTP connections are attempted, the OkiLAN 6120i will reject the connection until one of the other FTP connections is closed. When an FTP connection is rejected, the FTP program will typically display a message like the following: $ ftp<CR>...

  • Page 114: Timeout Checking

    Section 4 - Chapter 3 - TCP/IP Configuration and Printing Example: The following example prints a PostScript file called chart.ps to the OkiLAN 6120i printer Port 1 using FTP. $ ftp OkiLAN 6120e_name<Enter> Connected to OkiLAN 6120i_name. 220 ESI-2810 Version 3.0 ready.

  • Page 115: Raw Port Printing

    Section 4 - Chapter 3 - TCP/IP Configuration and Printing Raw Port Printing Host computer software can use a raw TCP/IP port connection to send data to the OkiLAN 6120i. A TCP/ IP port has been assigned to the output port of the OkiLAN 6120i as follows:...

  • Page 116: Chapter 4: Okinet For Tcp/Ip

    OkiNet for TCP/IP Overview This section contains information about OkiNet for TCP/IP. OkiNet for TCP/IP provides SNMP-based support for the entire OkiLAN 6120i family of print servers. OkiNet for TCP/IP allows you to: • Easily assign an IP address • Configure an OkiLAN 6120i for all Supported Protocols •...

  • Page 117: Running Okinet For Tcp/Ip

    OkiLAN 6120i, follow the same procedure but skip Step 3, as no prompt will appear. 1. Select the OkiLAN 6120i you wish to configure. 2. Select Configuration from the Print Server menu or select the Configuration icon on the toolbar.

  • Page 118: Configuring Tcp/Ip Options

    IP address, it does not need to determine its address each time it is powered Enter the IP address for the OkiLAN 6120i. The IP address must follow the format XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX, where each XXX is a number from 0 to 255.
  • Page 119 The subnet mask must follow the format XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX, where each XXX is a number from 0 to 255. The default subnet mask is 0.0.0.0. The OkiLAN 6120i interprets a subnet mask of 0.0.0.0 or 255.255.255.255 as no subnet mask specified.
  • Page 120 NetWare Queue Load Balancing Print jobs can be distributed to multiple printers on selected queues by selecting the same queue multiple times and selecting a different output port for each queue entry. OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide IV - 27...

  • Page 121: Ethertalk Configuration Options

    EtherTalk options, see Section VI, EtherTalk, or select the HELP button on the bottom right of the screen. Output Port Configuration Options To configure the OkiLAN 6120i output port, select the Output Port file tab. The following screen will display: Port Number Select the port number you wish to configure.
  • Page 122 PCL print language. PostScript Switch Sequence Enter the character string to switch the printer to the PostScripti print language. Configuration Page Language Select the appropriate printer language for printing configuration pages on your printer. OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide IV - 29...

  • Page 123: Snmp Configuration Options

    Enable this option for enhanced status from the bidirectional printer. SNMP Configuration Options SNMP options specify which information is necessary for an SNMP manger to access the OkiLAN 6120i. The system variables are for user convenience and are optional. To configure SNMP specific information, select the SNMP tab.
  • Page 124 Trap Community Name Enter the community name which will be used when traps are sent from the OkiLAN 6120i. This setting allows trap utilities to only accept traps from devices with appropriate community names. The trap community name field is used by the OkiNet Alert and other network monitoring utilities for grouping or filtering OkiLAN 6120i devices.

  • Page 125: Enabling/Disabling Protocols

    Enabling/Disabling Protocols To enable or disable protocols on the OkiLAN 6120i, select the Protocols tab. Select each protocol you wish to enable. If you disable a protocol, the OkiLAN 6120i will no longer communicate using that protocol. SNMP Trap Configuration The SNMP Trap option allows configuration of traps.
  • Page 126 • Door Open • Toner Low • Printer Error The toner low, door open and paper jam traps require that your printer be set to automatic emulation switching (the default) or PCL emulation. OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide IV - 33...

  • Page 127: Saving The Configuration

    Printing a Configuration Sheet The configuration sheet provides current network, print server and printer information. To print a configuration sheet, select the OkiLAN 6120i from the list of available print servers. Select Print Configuration Sheet from the Print Server menu bar.

  • Page 128: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    CAUTION: Make sure there are no active print jobs when you select Restore Factory Defaults. If you reset the OkiLAN 6120i while a job is printing, the job may not print successfully. OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 129: Creating Customized Views

    Selecting an Existing View To select an existing view, choose Select from the View menu. Highlight the view you wish to open and select OK. The OkiLAN 6120i list will be displayed as described by the view selected. IV - 36...

  • Page 130: Modifying View Settings

    Name field. Sort The Sort option displays the OkiLAN 6120i list in a specific order. The list can also be sorted by clicking on the column by which you wish to sort the list. A sort order can be defined on columns displayed on the main OkiNet for TCP/IP screen.
  • Page 131 • Specify Devices/Networks - This method adds specific print servers (or groups of print servers) to the list. If you have OkiLAN 6120i print servers that are not on the local network (i.e. across routers), the address of each OkiLAN 6120i must be entered in order to locate and insert it into the list.

  • Page 132: Permanently Defining Snmp Access Information

    Permanently Defining SNMP Access Information Access to OkiLAN 6120i configuration and diagnostic information is determined by using community names. The Special Options window is used to permanently define access information so that it does not need to be entered each time the OkiLAN 6120e is accessed.
  • Page 133 Special Options from the File menu. IP Address This field displays the address of each OkiLAN 6120i for which OkiNet for TCP/IP has defined access. To add a new IP address to this list, select the Add button.

  • Page 134: Configuring The Discovery Udp Port Number

    Section 4 - Chapter 4 - OkiNet for TCP/IP Configuring the Discovery UDP Port Number In order to discover OkiLAN 6120i print servers on the network, OkiNet for TCP/IP communicates with the OkiLAN 6120i print servers on a UDP port number.

  • Page 135: Chapter 5 Web Configuration

    If the DHCP protocol is enabled as a default, the print server may be accessed through an ordinary Internet Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. See Section II, Chapter 4, OkiLAN 6020i Web Configuration, for more information. IV - 42 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 136: Chapter 6: Telnet Configuration

    1. To run the configuration utility, type the following: telnet <OkiLAN 6120i_name> 2. Replace OkiLAN 6120i_name with the IP address or the host name assigned to the OkiLAN 6120i you want to configure. A screen will appear displaying an introductory message.
  • Page 137 Enter. You will be asked to enter your password again. This allows you to verify your password was typed correctly. You must save your changes when you exit the utility for the new password to take effect. IV - 44 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...
  • Page 138 0.0.0.0 or 255.255.255.255 as no subnet mask specified. If you change the subnet mask, the change will remain undetected until the OkiLAN 6120i is reset or is power cycled. OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide IV - 45...
  • Page 139 XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX, where each XXX is a number between 0 and 255. When the default gateway is changed, it will remain undetected until the OkiLAN 6120i is reset or is power cycled. Note: If you select an invalid default gateway or the...
  • Page 140 It requires an update file from OKI. CAUTION: Do NOT use this option without having the upgrade files on hand. The OkiLAN 6120i will be locked in download mode. This is indicated by a flashing orange-green Status LED.
  • Page 141 Restore to Factory Defaults. Performing this operation will restore parameters for the TCP/IP protocol to factory defaults. If you reset the OkiLAN 6120i while a job is printing, the job may not print successfully. IV - 48...

  • Page 142: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Restoring the OkiLAN 6120i to Factory Defaults In most cases, the best way to restore the OkiLAN 6120i to factory defaults is via telnet. However, if you are unable to connect to the device because of a configuration error, use the following method which does not require a network connection.

  • Page 143: Unable To Assign Ip Address

    • Verify the OkiLAN 6120i is on the same subnet as the computer running the ping. • The glean will not work if the OkiLAN 6120i has already defaulted to an IP address two minutes after power up. The LED will turn solid green and the device will print a configuration page.
  • Page 144 Example: Sep 6 14:38:43 bootpd[17565]: hardware address not found: 004068175042 This message appears when the BOOTP server received a request from a device not in its internal bootptab tables. OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide IV - 51...
  • Page 145 Run telnet again. If you reach a different device, there is an IP address conflict. • If you are able to ping to the OkiLAN 6120i, but are unable to telnet, the IP address is probably being shared with another device that does not support telnet.

  • Page 146: Hardware Error Messages

    Oki Data Customer Support at 1-800-OKI-DATA (1-800-654-3282). System CRC Failed The OkiLAN 6120i has failed. • Power cycle the OkiLAN 6120i once. If the error continues, call Oki Data Customer Support at 1-800-OKI-DATA (1-800-654-3282). OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 147: Printing A Configuration Page

    For example, if you are using a PostScript printer, verify the OkiLAN 6120i is also set to PostScript. • Try pinging the OkiLAN 6120i by its IP address (not the hostname). This will verify the unit is functioning on the network.
  • Page 148 PostScript printer, verify the OkiLAN 6120i is set to PostScript also. • Try pinging the device by its IP address (not the hostname). This will verify the OkiLAN 6120i is functioning on the network. • If you cannot connect over ftp but the ping succeeds, try telneting to the OkiLAN 6120i and print a configuration page to verify settings.

  • Page 149: Appendix B: Application Considerations

    Appendix B Application Considerations Overview This appendix provides application notes for the following: • Assigning the OkiLAN 6120i IP Address with BOOTP • Assigning the OkiLAN 6120i IP Address with RARP • Using the Windows NT v3.5 LPR Print Monitor •...

  • Page 150: Assigning The Okilan 6120I Ip Address With Bootp

    IP address. The device will then know its IP address and use this address to perform subsequent TCP/IP transactions. Note: Once the OkiLAN 6120i has been assigned an IP address, the OkiLAN 6120i configuration utility (which is run by accessing the OkiLAN...
  • Page 151 OkiLAN 6120i installation. The following sequence of events occurs during the power up of the OkiLAN 6120i using BOOTP. 1. An OkiLAN 6120i powers up but does not know its IP address. (It does know its network hardware address.) 2.
  • Page 152 Section 4 - Appendix B - Application Considerations 4. The bootpd daemon transmits a response to the OkiLAN 6120i with the IP address 192.168.42.55. The OkiLAN 6120i will use this IP address for all subsequent transmissions. For these steps to work properly, at least one BOOTP daemon (bootpd) must be running on the BOOTP server.

  • Page 153: Configuring The Okilan 6120I Ip Address With Rarp

    IP address. The device will then know its IP address and use this address to perform subsequent TCP/IP transactions. Note: Once the OkiLAN 6120i has been assigned an IP address, the OkiLAN 6120i configuration utility (which is accessed by telneting to the...
  • Page 154 00:02:16:17:50:A4 OKIPRINTER The following sequence of events occurs during the power up of the OkiLAN 6120e using RARP: 1. The OkiLAN 6120i powers up but does not know its IP address. However, it does know its network hardware address. 2. It sends out a RARP request message with its network hardware address.
  • Page 155 5. The rarpd daemon transmits a response to the OkiLAN 6120i with the IP address 192.168.42.55. The OkiLAN 6120i will then use this IP address for all subsequent transmissions. For all these steps to work properly, at least one RARP daemon (rarpd) must be running on the RARP server.

  • Page 156: Configuring Hp-Ux V8.07 For Printing With The Okilan 6120I

    OkiLAN 6120i, the IP Address may be used. • yourqueuename - This is the name of the queue on the OkiLAN 6120i and must end with 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on the port selected to service the print jobs.
  • Page 157 2. Invoke the SAM utility by typing sam at the UNIX prompt. (We suggest you do this at the system console. SAM uses a screen oriented interface that works best at the console.) IV - 64 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...
  • Page 158 Remote printer name - yourqueuename This is the name of the queue on the OkiLAN 6120i and must end with 1, 2, 3, or 4, depending on the port selected to service the print jobs. d) Remote cancel model - rcmodel Used for remote printer job removal.

  • Page 159: Configuring Hp-Ux V9.Xx For Printing With The Okilan 6120I

    Enable a Printer ... 7. Printer name: — lj4 8. Start the LP request scheduler by typing: /usr/lib/lpsched 9. Run a test print job to the OkiLAN 6120i with the following command: lp -d lj4 filename Configuring HP-UX v9.xx for Printing...
  • Page 160 Do not perform steps 2 through 5 unless the installation procedure fails! 1. The name OKIPRINTER and the IP address assigned to the OkiLAN 6120i are in the “/etc/hosts” file on the HP-UX system. 2. Make sure the rlp process is not running by typing at...
  • Page 161 Remote printer name - yourqueuename This is the name of the queue on the OkiLAN 6120i and must end with 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on the port selected to service the print jobs. d) Remote cancel model - rcmodel Used for remote printer job removal.

  • Page 162: Configuring Hp-Ux V10.Xx For Printing With The Okilan 6120I

    OK. 6. Pull down the Lists menu and select Exit. 7. Select the Exit SAM button. 8. Test printing to the OkiLAN 6120i with the following command: lp -d lj4 filename Configuring HP-UX v10.xx for...
  • Page 163 Section 4 - Appendix B - Application Considerations • yourqueuename - This is the name of the queue on the OkiLAN 6120i and must end with 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on the port selected to service the print jobs.
  • Page 164 HP machine. Print jobs sent to this printer are passed to the OkiLAN 6120i. b) Remote system name - OKIPRINTER The name of the OkiLAN 6120i on the network. The name must also be in the /etc/hosts file. OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...
  • Page 165 Remote printer name - yourqueuename This is the name of the queue on the OkiLAN 6120i and must end with 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on the port selected to service the print jobs. d) Remote cancel model - rcmodel Used for remote printer job removal.
  • Page 166 OkiLAN 6120i, the IP address may be used. • yourqueuename - This is the name of the queue on the OkiLAN 6120i and must end with 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending on the port selected to service the print jobs.
  • Page 167 “/etc/printcap” file” lj4:\ :lp=:rm=OKIPRINTER:rp=pcl2:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lpd/lj4:\ :lf=/usr/spool/lpd/lj4/lj4.log: 7. At the UNIX prompt, type: mkdir /usr/spool/lpd/lj4. 8. Type: touch/usr/spool/lpd/lj4/lj4.log 9. Try printing to the OkiLAN 6120i by issuing the following command: lp -d lj4 filename IV - 74 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...
  • Page 168 OkiLAN 6120i, the IP Address may be used. • yourqueuename - This is the name of the queue on the OkiLAN 6120i and must end with 1 or 2, depending on the port selected to service the print jobs.
  • Page 169 This is the name of the local print queue. b) DESIGNATION HOST for remote jobs - OKIPRINTER This is the name of the OkiLAN 6120i. This host name must also be contained in the “/etc/hosts” file. c) Name of QUEUE on remote printer - yourqueuename d) NAME of device to add - “any arbitrary name”...
  • Page 170 OkiLAN 6120i, the IP Address may be used. • yourqueuename - This is the name of the queue on the OkiLAN 6120i and must end with 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on the port selected to service the print jobs.
  • Page 171 Procedure To configure the Solaris machine so users can spool print jobs to the pcl print queue on the OkiLAN 6120i named OKIPRINTER, do the following: 1. Login to the Solaris machine as root. 2. Type: lpsystem -t bsd OKIPRINTER.
  • Page 172 OkiLAN 6120i, the IP Address may be used. • yourqueuename - This is the name of the queue on the OkiLAN 6120i and must end with 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on the port selected to service the print jobs.
  • Page 173 2. Using a text editor (such as vi), add this entry to the “/etc/printcap” file: lj4:\ :lp=:rm=OKIPRINTER:rp=yourqueuename:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lj4:\ :lf=/usr/spool/lj4/lj4.log 3. At the UNIX prompt, type: mkdir /usr/spool/lj4. 4. Type: touch /usr/spool/lj4/lj4.log. 5. Try printing by issuing the following command: lpr -Plj4 filename IV - 80 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 174: Appendix C Internet Printing Protocol (Ipp)

    Internet. Using the new IPP protocol from any standard IPP client, you can print to any printer that is connected both to your OkiLAN 6120i and to the Internet. With the OkiLAN 6120i, there is no configuration required.

  • Page 175: Section V: Lan Manager/Lan Server

    Section V: LAN Manager/LAN Server...

  • Page 176: Chapter 4: Additional Utility Features

    Chapter 5 Using HELP ... V-16 Overview ... V-16 General Help ... V-16 Context-Sensitive Help ... V-16 Appendix A Troubleshooting ... V-17 No Configuration Sheet ... V-17 Unable to Print ... V-17 V - 2 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 177: Chapter 1: Introduction

    System Requirements Please note the following system requirements: Supported Environments The OkiLAN 6120i is supported in the following operating environments: • OS/2 version 1.3 with LAN Manager version 2.X • OS/2 version 1.3 through 2.X with LAN Server version 2.X and 3.X •...
  • Page 178 Section 5 - Chapter 1 - Introduction DLC/802.2 Protocol Stack The DLC/802.2 protocol stack must be loaded and running on the file server from which the OKI Network Printer Redirector will run. With LAN Manager, this means you must enable the remote boot facility. With LAN Server, you must select the 802.2 protocol when...

  • Page 179: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation Overview To install the OkiLAN 6120i: 1. Install the OkiNet for OS/2 utilities software. 2. Run the OkiNet for OS/2 utility to add a local printer port. 3. Associate a print queue with the new local printer port.

  • Page 180: Installing The Utilities Software

    OkiNet for OS/2 The OkiNet for OS/2 utility completes the initial installation of the OkiLAN 6120i. In addition, you can run the utility as needed to modify the configuration of the OkiLAN 6120i or to view port information.

  • Page 181: Running Install

    4. Run the OkiNet for OS/2 utility to add local ports. Running OkiNet for OS/2 Before you can print via the OkiLAN 6120i, you must first add a local printer port to your OS/2 server. 1. Select the Network Printing Tools folder on the OS/2 desktop or in the Desktop Manager.
  • Page 182 4. Select a print server and port. Print servers are identified by serial number. (You will find the serial number for your OkiLAN 6120i on the enclosure.) The port is indicated by P1, P2, P3, or P4. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the available print servers on the network.

  • Page 183: Creating An Os/2 Printer

    For the Output Port, select the icon for the local port name you created in OkiNet for OS/2. For more information on these operations, refer to your OS/2 documentation. OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide Section 5 - Chapter 2 - Installation V - 9...

  • Page 184: Printing A Configuration Sheet

    1. Select Configure from the main Print Server window. 2. Select Configure Print Server. 3. Select the OkiLAN 6120i you would like to test. 4. From the options, select Print Configuration Sheet. 5. Click the Configure button. Note: In order for the configuration sheet to print...

  • Page 185: Chapter 3: Printing In The Os/2 Environment

    OkiLAN 6120i printer. OS/2 2.X and OS/2 Warp To specify the printer attached to the OkiLAN 6120i as the OS/2 default printer, do the following: 1. From the desktop, right-click on any printer icon.

  • Page 186: Dos And Win-Os/2

    DOS or WIN-OS/2 printer, you must assign a DOS or WIN-OS/2 device name to the desired queue. Example: If the OkiLAN 6120i is installed on a server named SERVER 1 and assigned the queue name MPXLPT, the following command issued from an OS/2 command prompt would reassign LPT1: C>NET USE LPT1 \\Server1\MPXLPT...

  • Page 187: Chapter 4: Additional Utility Features

    OkiNet for OS/2 instructions on page V-8. Configuring a Print Server OkiNet for OS/2 allows you to change the default configuration of the OkiLAN 6120i. These configuration settings are retained when the OkiLAN 6120i is powered off. 1. Login to the server with administrator privileges and run OkiNet for OS/2.

  • Page 188: Configuring Parallel Port P1

    Section 5 - Chapter 4 - Additional Utility Features 3. From the Configure menu, select Configure Print Server. The following screen will display: The OkiLAN 6120i will reset by selecting OK to save any of the options, except the Print Configuration Sheet option.

  • Page 189: Restoring Factory Defaults

    The Restore Defaults option restores the factory default settings for the LAN Manager/LAN Server protocol and output ports. To restore factory defaults, select an OkiLAN 6120i from the list on the left. Then select Restore Factory Defaults from the list on the right. Click the Configure button.

  • Page 190: Chapter 5 Using Help

    Context-Sensitive Help Context-sensitive help is available from many areas of OkiNet for OS/2. Several of the configuration windows have help buttons which, when selected, provide information about that specific window. V - 16 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 191: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    See you printer manuals for more information. Unable to Print If the OkiLAN 6120i passes self-test, but you are unable to send data to the printer via the OkiLAN 6120i, you may want to check the following: •...

  • Page 192: Section Vi: Windows Printing

    Section VI: Windows Printing...
  • Page 193 Section 6 - Windows Printing In This Section Chapter 1 OkiLAN 6120i Set Up for Windows NT 4.0/2000 ... VIII-3 Overview ... VIII-3 OkiLAN Connect for IP ... VIII-3 OkiLAN Connect for DLC ... VIII-5 Using the Windows NT 4.0 LPR Print Monitor ...

  • Page 194: Chapter 1: Okilan 6120I Set Up For Windows Nt 4.0/2000

    Section 6 - Chapter 1 - OkiLAN 6120i Setup for Windows NT Chapter 1 OkiLAN 6120i Set Up for Windows NT 4.0/2000 Overview This section contains instruction and information on how to set up your OkiLAN 6120i for a Windows NT 4.0/2000 environment.
  • Page 195 Section 6 - Chapter 1 - OkiLAN 6120i Setup for Windows NT Installation To install OkiLAN Connect for TCP/IP, follow the instructions below: 1. Install the OkiLAN Connect for TCP/IP files - see Section I. 2. When installation is complete, click on Start, Settings and then Printers.

  • Page 196: Okilan Connect For Dlc

    Section 6 - Chapter 1 - OkiLAN 6120i Setup for Windows NT Note: The OkiLAN Connect DHCP discovery feature will relocate a print server on the local subnet by its port name, even if the IP address changes. This feature is enabled on the local subnet only.

  • Page 197: Using The Windows Nt 4.0 Lpr Print Monitor

    Section 6 - Chapter 1 - OkiLAN 6120i Setup for Windows NT Note: To obtain a version of OkiLAN Connect for DLC that supports Windows NT, visit our FTP site (ftp://ftp.extendsys.com/pub/printserver/ utilities/) or contact Technical Support. Configure Port If you have printing problems while using the OkiLAN...
  • Page 198 Section 6 - Chapter 1 - OkiLAN 6120i Setup for Windows NT System Requirements • Administrator privileges • Windows NT installation disks or CD Install TCP/IP on NT Server If Microsoft TCP/IP has not been installed on the Windows NT print server, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 199 Section 6 - Chapter 1 - OkiLAN 6120i Setup for Windows NT Add LPR Printer 1. Open the Control Panel, Printers and then select Add Printer. 2. Select My Computer and click Next. 3. Click the Add Port button. 4. On the Printer Ports screen, select LPR Port from the list of Available Printer Ports and click the New Port button.
  • Page 200 Section 6 - Chapter 1 - OkiLAN 6120i Setup for Windows NT 8. Verify the port just added is selected and then click Next. 9. Select a printer driver and click Next. 10. Enter a name for the printer and click Next.

  • Page 201: Chapter 2: Okilan 6120I Set Up For Windows 95/98

    Section 6 - Chapter 2 - OkiLAN 6120i Setup for Windows 95/98 Chapter 2 OkiLAN 6120i Set Up for Windows 95/98 Overview This section contains instruction and information on how to set up your OkiLAN 6120i for a Windows 95/ 98 environment.
  • Page 202 Section 6 - Chapter 2 - OkiLAN 6120i Setup for Windows 95/98 3. Select the Windows printer from which you would like to print with OkiLAN Connect, then select Properties from the File menu. 4. Add an OkiLAN Connect port. This may be done by selecting Add Port under the Details tab.

  • Page 203: Okilan Connect For Dlc

    Section 6 - Chapter 2 - OkiLAN 6120i Setup for Windows 95/98 You will now be able to use OkiLAN Connect for TCP/ IP. Whenever you print to the printer configured with OkiLAN Connect, your print job will go directly to the OkiLAN 6120i print server port.
  • Page 204 Section 6 - Chapter 2 - OkiLAN 6120i Setup for Windows 95/98 labeled Other and select OKI OkiLAN Connect DLC Monitor as the type of port to add. 6. Click OK. You will enter into the Add OkiLAN Connect Port screen where there will be a list of all OkiLAN 6120i print servers available on the local subnet.

  • Page 205: Output Port Configuration Options

    Section 6 - Chapter 2 - OkiLAN 6120i Setup for Windows 95/98 Output Port Configuration Options To configure the OkiLAN 6120i output port, select the Output Port tab. Port Number Select the port number you wish to configure. Configuration Page Language Select the appropriate printer language for printing and configuration pages on your printer.

  • Page 206: Section Vii: Other Network Utilities

    Section VII: Other Network Utilities...

  • Page 207: Chapter 1 Oki Lpr

    Section 7 - Other Network Utilities In This Section Chapter 1 OKI LPR ... VII-3 Chapter 2 PrintSuperVision ... VII-4 VII - 2 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 208: Oki Lpr Utility

    IP address and TCP/IP properties for your printer. 1. To install the utility, insert the Oki CD1 into the CD- ROM drive. (If CD does not AutoPlay, click Start ® Run ® Browse.

  • Page 209: Section 7 - Other Network Utilities

    PrintSuperVision provides access to networked printer data for monitoring, reporting and managing networked printers. It provides a full range of management functions for Oki printers, and for other brands of printers as well. Features • Provides real-time status of all your printers to monitor and report printer usage, manage consumables usage and replenishment.
  • Page 210 • The administrator can keep a close track of the cost of the printers including tracking maintenance. PrintSuperVision also provides a consumables prediction facility to advise when consumable will need replacing based on current printer usage (Oki color printers). System Requirements Server Software...
  • Page 211 • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or above • Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above • Recommended minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels Additional Information For more information, click on Help in the PrintSuperVision program. VII - 6 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

  • Page 212: Regulatory Information

    Section VIII: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 213: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional advice. OKI is not responsible for radio/TV interference caused by using unauthorized cables or by making unauthorized changes to this equipment. VIII - 2...
  • Page 214 Index Advanced Management Features network alert, II-18 OkiNet for TCP/IP, II-19 printer security for TCP/IP Printing, II-19 security, II-5 Advanced management Features OkiNet for NDS, II-19 Assigning an IP Address BOOTP, IV-11 to IV-12, IV-57 to IV-59 DHCP, IV-10 gleaning, IV-9 RARP, IV-11 to IV-12, IV-60 to IV-62 static route entry, IV-11...
  • Page 215 FTP Troubleshooting, IV-49 to IV-55 GET Community Name (TCP/IP), IV-31 Gleaning, Assigning an IP Address, IV-9 Index - 2 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide HP-UX v10.xx Application prerequisites, IV-67 procedure, IV-68 HP-UX v8.07 Application prerequisites, IV-63 to IV-64 procedure, IV-64 to IV-66 HP-UX v9.xx Application...
  • Page 216 III-31 configuring the OkiLAN 6120i, III-31 creating a new OkiLAN 6120i object, III-28 installing, III-27 printing with an OkiLAN OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide Index 6120i print server, III-29 to III-30 OkiNet for NetWare configuration options, III-7 customized views, creating,...
  • Page 217 IV-11 to IV-12, IV-60 to IV-62 troubleshooting, IV-49 to IV-55 Raw Port Printing, IV-22 Regulatory Information, 2 Index - 4 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide Remote LPD Printing, IV-18 to IV-19 Remote Print Queue Name, FF/LF/NF, IV-16 Resetting the OkiLAN 6120i in NetWare, III-17...
  • Page 218 V-17 unable to print, V-17 TCP/IP BOOTP, IV-50 FTP, IV-55 gleaning, IV-50 hardware error messages, IV-53 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide Index OkiNet for TCP/IP utility, IV-53 RARP, IV-50 restoring to factory defaults, IV-49 static route entry, IV-52 unable to assign IP...
  • Page 219 VI-12 to VI-13 OkiNet connect for TCP/IP, VI-10 to VI-12 TCP/IP requirements, VI-10 Windows NT 4.0 connect for DLC, VI-5 to VI-6 OkiLAN 6120i setup, VI-3 to VI-9 requirements, VI-3 Winsock Troubleshooting, IV-53 Index - 6 OKI OkiLAN 6120i User’s Guide...

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