Oki lan 8100e Network User's Manual
Oki lan 8100e Network User's Manual

Oki lan 8100e Network User's Manual

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  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from the web site: Trademark Information Oki and Microline are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company Ltd. Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computers Inc. ENERGY STAR is a trademark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Printing Utility ....... .84 OKI LPR ........84 System Requirement .
  • Page 4 Uninstallation ....... . .86 Microsoft Windows......87 Overview .
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    NetWare ........136 EtherTalk ........138 NetBEUI.
  • Page 6: Configuration

    Configuration Introduction The OkiLAN Internal Print Server is a fast 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T network interface. This network print server supports IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, Ethernet-II and SNAP and can detect those frame types automatically. Also, it supports major protocols such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX (NetWare), EtherTalk and NetBEUI. This section details the specification and several software utilities.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications Frame types Network interface Network protocols Functions OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Falcon IEEE 802.2 IEEE 802.3 Ethernet-II, SNAP, AUTO 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T TCP/IP Network layer ARP, RARP, IP, ICMP Session layer TCP, UDP Application layer LPR, FTP, TELNET, HTTP, IPP, BOOTP, DHCP, SNMP, DNS, SMTP, POP3 IPX/SPX (NetWare) Remote printer mode (up to eight file servers and 32...
  • Page 8: Self-Diagnostic Test

    Self-diagnostic test With the printer power switched on, press the print server test button for more than three seconds and release. The self-diagnostic test results and configuration settings are printed. Printed self-diagnostic test sample If “NG” is displayed instead of “OK” see the “Troubleshooting” chapter.
  • Page 9 Printed configuration settings sample networkinfo_pg1.jpg OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Configuration - 9...
  • Page 10 networkinfo_pg2.jpg OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Configuration - 10...
  • Page 11 networkinfo_pg3.jpg OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Configuration - 11...
  • Page 12 networkinfo_pg4.jpg OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Configuration - 12...
  • Page 13: Configuration Utility

    Configuration Utility Available utilities You can configure the print server by using one of the following methods: Utility Features Quick Setup Configure the print server easily and simply without installing any software packages into your system. You can set the following: Enable/disable TCP/IP, NetWare, EtherTalk, NetBEUI protocols.
  • Page 14 Utility Features SNMP The printer and print server can be controlled using third-party vendor developed SNMP application. Setup Configure multiple printers Assistant into groups. Filter out printers. Search and manage IP addresses. Includes firmware upgrade tool. Create MIB template. OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide System requirements Third-party vendor developed SNMP application.
  • Page 15: Using Quick Setup

    Using Quick Setup Quick Setup utility allows you to configure the print server easily and simply without installing any software packages. You can configure the following: > Enable/disable TCP/IP, NetWare, EtherTalk, NetBEUI protocols. > Set IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway for TCP/IP manually or by using DHCP.
  • Page 16 Select [Network Software] netsofbutton.gif Select [Installation/Config]. install_configbut.gif Select the [Admin Mgr/Quick Setup]. admgr_qsetbut.gif OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Configuration - 16...
  • Page 17 Select the language. sel_lang.gif Select Quick Setup. sel_quicksetup.gif Follow the on-screen instructions. quicksetup.gif OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Configuration - 17...
  • Page 18 Installation enables the user to create network queues and perform other functions. If the settings are correct, click [Execute]. The new settings are transmitted to the network card but the network card is still operating with pre-transmission settings. Click [Finish] to validate the new settings. Depending on the model, the printer may have to be switched off and on again.
  • Page 19: Using A Web Browser

    Explorer version 4.0 as an example. Configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway for the network card. Launch the Web browser, enter the IP Address of the network interface card in [Address (Location/ Position)] and press the [Enter] key. The Printer Status screen is displayed.
  • Page 20: Microsoft Internet Explorer

    equivalents, see the description in the Configurable Items and Default Values table starting on page 62. To ensure correct operation, follow the procedure below for the appropriate network browser. Microsoft Internet Explorer Select [Internet Options] in the [Tools] menu. Click on the [General] tab and click [Settings] in [Temporary Internet files].
  • Page 21 After the new values are transmitted to the network card, the following screen is displayed. If a different message is displayed, check the settings. ENTERPASSWORD.bmp For example: For Ethernet address 00:80:92:01:00:D2, a default password is [0100D2]. The Ethernet address (MAC address) is displayed during the self-diagnostic test.
  • Page 22 The root password for configuration via Web browser is different for AdminManager/TELNET/FTP. These passwords can be set in AdminManager or TELNET. OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Configuration - 22...
  • Page 23: Standard Setup Using Adminmanager

    Standard Setup Using AdminManager AdminManager is a powerful Microsoft Windows-based utility to configure all print server functions by using a graphical user interface. Configuration requires a PC with Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000 Advanced Server/Professional or Windows NT Server 4.0/ Work-station 4.0, Windows XP running TCP/IP or IPX/SPX (NetWare).
  • Page 24: Installation

    Installation The following explanation uses Windows 98 as an example. Insert the CD-ROM provided with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. If the Menu Installer does not start automatically, click Start→ Run→ Browse. Browse to your CD-ROM and click Install→ Οpen→ OK. Select [Network Software] netsofbutton.gif Select [Installation/Config].
  • Page 25 Select the [Admin Mgr/Quick Setup]. admgr_qsetbut.gif Select the language. sel_lang.gif Select OKI Device Standard Setup. sel_quicksetup.gif OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Configuration - 25...
  • Page 26 Follow the on-screen instructions. If you want to install AdminManager on your local drive, select [Install and Execute]. Otherwise, select [Execute from CD-ROM]. adminmgr_execute.bmp OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Configuration - 26...
  • Page 27: Interface

    Interface Select [Start]→ [Programs]→ [OKI Setup Utility]→ [Admin Manager]. File menu In the [File] menu, the following item can be selected: Item Search OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Function Search printers in your network and list all printers that have the OkiLAN installed.
  • Page 28: Status Menu

    Status Menu In the [Status] menu, the following items can be selected: Item Printer Status System Status NetMeter OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Function Current printer status is displayed: bmp10.bmp Displays current OkiLAN configuration. Configuration data can be saved as log file. bmp11.bmp Display current network status.
  • Page 29 Item List of Configuration Items OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Function Displays current configuration. Configuration data can be saved as log file. bmp13.bmp Configuration - 29...
  • Page 30: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu In this menu, the following items can be selected: Item Oki Device Setup Setup by HTTP Setup by TELNET Create NetWare Queue Delete NetWare Object Reset Test Print IP Address Setup OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Function Configure the OkiLAN.
  • Page 31: Oki Device Setup

    Oki Device Setup In this section you can configure the print server. It contains details for the following selectable tabs: > General > TCP/IP > NetWare > EtherTalk > NetBEUI > SNMP > POP (if your printer supports E-Mail reception) >...
  • Page 32: General Tab

    General Tab This allows you to set or change the root password used for Admin Manager, TELNET and FTP. bmp20.bmp Location Comments Change root You can set/change the root password for password AdminManager, TELNET and FTP. OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide bmp21.bmp Configuration - 32...
  • Page 33 TCP/IP Tab This allows you to configure TCP/IP related items. bmp22.bmp Location Comments Use TCP/IP Set TCP/IP protocol as enabled/disabled. Protocol Use DHCP/BOOTP Check this item if IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and IP addresses for DNS primary server and secondary servers are retrieved from the DHCP or BOOTP server.
  • Page 34: Netware Tab

    Netware Tab This is where you can configure NetWare related items. bmp24.bmp Location Use NetWare Protocol Print Server Name Frame Type Operation Mode Check box besides Bindery Setup OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Comments Set NetWare protocol as enabled/disabled. Set Print Server name. Set primary NetWare frame type.
  • Page 35 Location Bindery Setup NDS Setup OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Comments Configure items related to Bindery mode. bmp25.bmp In this dialogue box, the following items can be configured. Available File Server and Selected File Server. Password. Job Polling Time. Set NDS tree and context where Print Server was created.
  • Page 36 Location RPRINTER Setup Printer Name OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Comments Available if you select RPRINTER mode in Operation Mode. bmp27.bmp By selecting the [RPRINTER] button, this is displayed: bmp28.bmp NDS or Bindery Available print server and Selected print server Time Out Set the NetWare printer object name.
  • Page 37: Ethertalk Tab

    EtherTalk Tab This allows you to configure EtherTalk related items. bmp29_a.bmp Location Comments Use EtherTalk Set EtherTalk protocol to enabled/disabled. Protocol Printer Name Set EtherTalk Printer object name. Zone Name Set the zone name to which the OkiLAN belongs. NetBEUI Tab This allows you to configure NetBEUI related items.
  • Page 38: Snmp Tab

    SNMP Tab This allows you to configure SNMP related items. bmp31.bmp Location Comments Authentic This community name is used to check whether incoming Community SNMP requests have the correct community name or not. The community name is displayed as ****** for security reasons.
  • Page 39 Location Comments Printer Trap By selecting the button, the following dialogue box is Setup . . . displayed: In the dialogue box, the following items can be configured: Printer Trap Community Name TCP#1—5 Detail . . . OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide bmp32.bmp This community name is assigned to outgoing printer status traps such as...
  • Page 40 Location Comments Printer Trap Detail . . . Setup . . . Detail . . . OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Cover Open Printer Error Set node address and network address to which a Trap packet will be sent. By selecting the button, the following dialogue box is displayed: bmp39.bmp In the dialogue box, the following items...
  • Page 41 Location Comments Printer Trap Detail . . . Setup . . . OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Cover Open Printer Error Configuration - 41 Set sending a Trap, enabled or disabled, when the printer cover opens. Set sending a Trap, enabled or disabled, when any errors occur.
  • Page 42 POP Tab This allows you to configure POP related items. bmp43.bmp Location Comments Use POP3 Protocol Set retrieving E-Mail via POP3, enabled or disabled. POP3 Server Set IP address or host name of POP3 server. Address/Name POP3 Port Number Set port number of POP3. POP3 Server Set User ID for POP3 server.
  • Page 43 SMTP Tab In SNMP Tab, you can configure SNMP related items. bmp34.bmp Location Comments Use SMTP Set sending E-mail via SMTP, enabled or disabled. Transmit Protocol Use SMTP Receive Set receiving E-mail via SMTP, enabled or disabled. Protocol SMTP Server Set IP address or host name of SMTP server.
  • Page 44 Location Comments 1—5 By selecting each button, the following dialogue box is displayed: bmp35.bmp In the dialogue box, the following items can be configured: Available condition and Selected condition To Address 1—5 Check Interval OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Select each E-mail alert condition. Select a condition from Available Condition list and click >>.
  • Page 45 Location Comments Advanced . . . By selecting the button, the following dialogue box is displayed: bmp36.bmp In the dialogue box, the following items can be configured: SMTP Port Number Signature OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Set port number of SMTP. Set up to four signature lines.
  • Page 46: Create A Netware Queue

    Create a NetWare Queue By selecting this item, you can create a NetWare queue on the NetWare server from AdminManager. > NetWare Client 32 or IntranetWare Client should be loaded on the PC on which the AdminManager runs. Also the client package should be configured to access NetWare NDS network or bindery network.
  • Page 47 Binder File server PSERVER should be mode only specified. Confirm your configuration. If it is correct, select [Execute]. Select [Finish] button. If necessary, select [Setup]—[OKI Device Setup] and continue your configuration. OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Print Queue Server Current...
  • Page 48: Delete Netware Object

    Delete NetWare Object By selecting this item, you can delete a NetWare queue/print server/printer from NetWare server by AdminManager. > NetWare Client 32 or IntranetWare Client should be loaded on to the PC on which the AdminManager runs. Also, the client package should be configured to access NetWare NDS network or bindery network.
  • Page 49: Ip Address Setup

    IP Address Setup If you only use TCP/IP and the OkiLAN has not yet been configured, occasionally it may not be displayed on AdminManager. You can configure the IP address of the OkiLAN by this function. Select [IP Address Setup] from the [Setup] menu. Set [Ethernet Address] and [IP Address] and select [OK].
  • Page 50: Option Menu

    Setup NetWare Tab TimeOut Tab OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Set broadcast addresses that are used to search OKI network interface bmp50.bmp cards using the TCP/IP protocol. If [Use TCP/IP protocol] is unchecked, the search will not be carried out using TCP/IP.
  • Page 51: Help Menu

    Help Menu In the [Help] menu, [About] is available as well as revision information for AdminManager. OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Configuration - 51...
  • Page 52: Using Telnet

    Set a temporary IP Address on the NIC using the ARP command. Example: for IP address 172.168.20.127 and network card address 00:80:92:01:00:D2 # arp –s 172.168.20.127 00:80:92:01:00:D2 temp The Ethernet address (MAC address) is displayed during the self-diagnostic test.
  • Page 53 IP address. If you still have the problem after resetting the network interface card, consult the network manager. Login to the network card using TELNET. Example: for IP address 172.168.20.127 $ telnet 172.168.20.127 Trying 172.168.20.127...
  • Page 54 8: Setup printer trap 9: Setup SMTP (E-Mail) 97: Reset to factory set 98: Quit setup 99: Exit setup Please select (1-99)? Enter the number of the items to be changed and the details screen for that item is displayed. The menu has the following hierarchical structure so for more details see the description in the appropriate numbers OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide...
  • Page 55: Telnet Hierarchical Structure

    Telnet hierarchical structure Level1 1: Setup TCP/IP 2: Setup SNMP OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Level2 Level3 — 1: TCP/IP protocol — 2: IP address — 3: Subnet — 4: Gateway — 5: RARP protocol — 6: DHCP/BOOTP protocol — 7: DNS server(Pri.) —...
  • Page 56 Level1 Level2 3: Setup NetWare 1: NetWare protocol 2: Packet type 3: NetWare mode 4: Setup PSERVER mode 3:Setup Netware 5: Setup RPRINTER mode 99: Back to prior menu — 4: Setup EtherTalk 1: EtherTalk protocol 2: Zone name 99: Back to prior menu 5: Setup NetBEUI 1: NetBEUI protocol 2: Computer name...
  • Page 57 Level1 Level2 6: Setup printer 1: NetWare port name — port 2: EtherTalk port name 3: BOJ string 4: EOJ string 5: BOJ string(KANJI) 6: EOJ string(KANJI) 7: Printer type 8: TAB size (char.) 9: Page width (char.) 10: Page length(line) 11: lpr/ftp banner 99: Back to prior menu —...
  • Page 58 Level1 Level2 9: Setup SMTP 1: SMTP Transmit (E-Mail) 2: SMTP Receive 3: SMTP server name 4: SMTP port number 5: E-Mail address 6: Reply-to address 7: Event to address 1 8: Event to address 2 9: Event to address 3 10: Event to address 4 11: Event to address 5 9: Setup SMTP...
  • Page 59 Turn the printer off and on again. The network card continues to use pre-transmission settings until the printer is turned off and back on again. OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Configuration - 59...
  • Page 60: Using Snmp

    SNMP manager documentation for information on how to do this. The OKI Data Private MIB file can be found in the MIB folder on the Network Software CD- ROM. Please refer to the readme file in the MIB folder for further information.
  • Page 61: Using Setup Assistant

    Using Setup Assistant Setup Assistant is a large volume tool that can do the following: > setup ID addresses on multiple print servers all at once. > update firmware on multiple print servers all at once. > update the template file and set details in multiple print servers all at once.
  • Page 62: Configurable Items And Default Values

    Configurable items and Default Values Bold is the default setting. Ref. No. Admin Manager TCPIP-1 [OKI Device Setup]- [TCP/IP]- [Use TCP/IP Protocol] TCPIP-2 [OKI Device Setup]- [TCP/IP]- [IP Address] TCPIP-3 [OKI Device Setup]- [TCP/ IP]-[Subnet Mask] TCPIP-4 [OKI Device Setup]-...
  • Page 63 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager TCPIP-8 [OKI Device [Network Setup] Configuration]-[T CP/IP]-[Fixed IP -[TCP/IP]- Address [DNS Settings]-[DNS Server...] Server Address -[Secondary (Sec.)] Server] TCPIP-9 [OKI Device Setup]-[Gen eral]-[Chan ge root password] SNMP-1 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SN Configuration]-[ MP]-[Authe SNMP Traps]-...
  • Page 64 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager SNMP-4 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SN Configuration]-[ MP]-[SysCo General ntact] Settings]-[Syste Information]-[Sy stem Contact] SNMP-5 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SN Configuration]-[ MP]-[SysNa General Settings]-[Syste m Information]- [System Name] SNMP-6 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SN Configuration]-[ MP]-[SysLoc General...
  • Page 65 NetWare]-[PServ ery Setup] Mode]-[Bindery Mode] NetWare-9 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[Net Configuration]-[ Ware]-[NDS NetWare]-[NDS] Setup]-[ND -[Tree Name] S Tree] NetWare-10 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[Net Configuration]-[ Ware]-[NDS NetWare]-[NDS] Setup]-[ND -[Context] S Context] OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide TELNET/ Diagnostic test print [Setup...
  • Page 66 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager NetWare-11 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[Net Configuration]-[ Ware]-[RPR NetWare]-[Remo INTER te Printer Setup]-[Sel Mode]-[NetWare ected print Print Server server] Names] NetWare-12 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[Net Configuration]-[ Ware]-[RPR NetWare]-[Remo INTER te Printer Mode]- Setup]-[Tim [Job Timeout]...
  • Page 67 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager NetBEUI-4 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[Net Configuration]-[ BEUI]-[Com NetBEUI]-[NetBE ment] UI]-[Comment] Port-1 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[Net Configuration]-[ Ware]-[Print NetWare]-[NetW er Name] Selections]-[Net Ware Printer Name] Port-2 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[Eth Configuration]-[E erTalk]-[Prin therTalk]-[EtherT ter Name]...
  • Page 68 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager Port-4 Port-5 OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide TELNET/ Diagnostic test print [Setup printer port]-[EOJ string] [Setup printer port]-[BOJ string(KANJI)] Configuration - 68 Available Notes options Set an alphanumeric appropriate and following command control sequence to characters up to be sent to 31 characters.
  • Page 69 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager Port-6 Port-7 Port-8 OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide TELNET/ Diagnostic test print [Setup printer port]-[EOJ string(KANJI)] [Setup printer port]-[Printer type] [Setup printer port]-[TAB size (char.)] Configuration - 69 Available Notes options Set an alphanumeric appropriate and following command...
  • Page 70 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager Port-9 Port-10 Port-11 [OKI Device Setup]-[TCP /IP]-[Use FTP/LPD Banner] STATUS-1 [Status]-[Pr [Printer Status] inter Status] STATUS-2 [Setup]-[Sy [Network stem Configuration]-[ Status] Network Summary] OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide TELNET/ Diagnostic test print [Setup printer port]-[Page width (char.)]...
  • Page 71 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager Trap-1 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SN Configuration]-[ MP]-[Printer SNMP Traps]- Trap Setup . [Trap . . ]-[Printer Destination]-[Pri Trap nter Trap Community Community Name] Name] Trap-2 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SN Configuration]-[ MP]-[Printer SNMP Traps]- Trap Setup .
  • Page 72 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager Trap-6 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SN Configuration]-[ MP]-[Printer SNMP Traps]- Trap Setup . [Trap Assignments]-[P .]-[TCP#1— aper Jam] 5]-[Detail . . .]-[Paper Jam] Trap-7 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SN Configuration]-[ MP]-[Printer SNMP Trap Setup . Traps]-[Trap Assignments]-[C .]-[TCP#1—...
  • Page 73 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager Trap-12 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SN Configuration]-[ MP]-[Printer SNMP Trap Setup . Traps]-[Trap . .]-[IPX]- Assignments]- [Detail . . [Off-line] .]-[Off-line] Trap-13 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SN Configuration]-[ MP]-[Printer SNMP Trap Setup . Traps]-[Trap . .]-[IPX]-...
  • Page 74 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager SMTP-1 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SM Configuration]-[E TP]- mail Settings]-[Email [Use SMTP Transmit Transmit Settings]- Protocol] [SMTP Transmit] SMTP-2 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SM Configuration]-[E TP]- mail Settings]-[Email [Use SMTP Receive Receive Settings]- Protocol] [SMTP Receive]...
  • Page 75 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager SMTP-8 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SM Configuration]-[E TP]-[1— mail 5]-[Check Settings]-[Email Interval] Alert Assignments]- [Re-send Interval] SMTP-9 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SM Configuration]-[E TP]-[1— mail 5]-[Selected Settings]-[Email condition] Alert Assignments]- [Off Line] SMTP-10 [OKI Device [Network...
  • Page 76 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager SMTP-14 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SM Configuration]-[E TP]-[1—5]- mail [Selected Settings]-[Email condition] Alert Assignments]-[C over Open] SMTP-15 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[SM Configuration]-[E TP]-[1—5]- mail [Selected Settings]-[Email condition] Alert Assignments]-[S tacker Error] SMTP-16 [OKI Device [Network...
  • Page 77 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager POP-1 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[POP Configuration]-[E ]-[Use POP3 mail Protocol] Settings]-[Email Receive Settings]- [POP Protocol] POP-2 [OKI Device [Network Setup]-[POP Configuration]-[E ]-[POP3 mail Server Settings]-[Email Address/ Receive Name] Settings]- [POP Server Name] POP-3 [OKI Device...
  • Page 78 Ref. No. Admin Web browser Manager ETC-1 [Setup]-[Re [Network set] Configuration]-[ General Settings]-[Restor e Factory Defaults] ETC-2 [Network Configuration]-[ General Settings]-[Syste m Information]- [Printer Serial Number] ETC-3 [Network Configuration]-[ General Settings]-[Syste m Information]- [Printer Asset Number] Configurable items vary between printers. OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide TELNET/ Diagnostic...
  • Page 79: Management Utility

    Sending email alerts when events occur that affect the functionality of printers. > Creating statistical reports about usage of printers. > Tracking maintenance data related to printers. > Integrating with Oki Data’s on-line web support. OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Configuration - 79...
  • Page 80: System Requirement

    System requirement Windows The main PrintSuperVision application can be installed in any of the following Windows systems. Operating System Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Windows NT 4.0 Server Windows XP Home/ Professional Windows 2000 Professional Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server Windows 98 Windows 98 SE While the PrintSuperVision application may work in Windows 95 with PWS installed, PrintSuperVision may not install or work...
  • Page 81: Supported Browsers

    Supported Printers PrintSuperVision provides general management information for OKI and non-OKI printers connected to the network. For OKI printers using OkiLAN print servers, additional details, reports and added features are available. While the printer properties are displayed in PrintSuperVision, only a few of the printer settings can be set.
  • Page 82: Installation

    Installation To install the Print SuperVision utility WindowsXP/2000/NT4.0 requires administrator privileges. Insert the CD-ROM provided with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. If the Menu Installer doesn’t start automatically, click Start→ Run→ Browse. Browse to your CD-ROM. Click Install→ Οpen→ OK. Select [Network Software].
  • Page 83: Uninstallation

    Uninstallation To uninstall PrintSuperVision, either > select [Start] → [Programs]→ [PrintSuperVision]→ [Uninstall PrintSuperVision], > from [Control Panel], select [Add/Remove Programs], select [PrintSuperVision] from the index window and click [Add/ Remove]. When the uninstallation is completed, close [Add/ Remove Programs]. In some cases, an empty [Okidat/PrintSuperVision/] directory may be left behind.
  • Page 84: Printing Utility

    Printing Utility OKI LPR The OKI LPR Utility is a utility that allows printing data to printers connected to the network via TCP/IP. This utility is for use with Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 95 and Window NT4.0.
  • Page 85 When the installation ends, the [Setup complete] screen is displayed. Check [Yes, I want to launch OKI LPR Utility now] and click [Finish]. Check [Yes, I want to view the ReadMe File] if you want to read [Readme]. The OKI LPR utility starts.
  • Page 86: Uninstallation

    Click [OK]. If a file that has been added after installation exists in the folder to install the OKI LPR utility or the folder to spool, you cannot delete the folder. Delete any unwanted files before running [Uninstall OKI LPR Utility].
  • Page 87: Microsoft Windows

    Microsoft Windows Overview This chapter provides guidelines on how to print over the network from various Microsoft Windows platforms. There are numerous ways of printing from Windows and the exact set-up will vary depending upon your environment. There are also numerous versions of Windows, which can be configured as either a client, server or both.
  • Page 88: Installation Of Tcp/Ip Protocol

    However, this step is not essential to enable network printing. Restart the operating system. OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Method OKI LPR Utility OKI LPR Utility Microsoft LPR OKI LPR Utility Microsoft LPR...
  • Page 89: Windows 95/98/Me

    Windows 95/98/Me Click the [Start] button, select [Settings] and then click [Control Panel]. In the [Control Panel] double-click on the [Network] icon. In the [Network] dialogue box click [Configuration Panel]. If the [Client for Microsoft Networks] is not listed, click [Add].
  • Page 90: Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 Click the [Start] button, select [Settings] and then click [Network and Dial-up Connections]. Double-click the [Local Area Connection] icon. In the [Local Area Connection Status] dialogue box, click [Properties]. In the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialogue box, click [Install].
  • Page 91 The Windows XP installation CD-ROM may be required. Follow the remaining dialogue box prompts. Once the protocol has been installed and configured in Windows, the next step is to configure the TCP/IP parameters in the network printer. OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Microsoft Windows - 91...
  • Page 92: Network Printer Ip Address Configuration

    The Ethernet address (MAC Address) of the printer can be found on the self-diagnostic printout, which can be printed by pressing the push-button on the network card for two seconds and then releasing it. Do you use the TCP/IP protocol? When using lpr in UNIX and other TCP/IP environments, please select [Yes].
  • Page 93 EtherTalk is the required protocol for printing data from the Macintosh environment. Do you use the NetBEUI protocol? Using NetBEUI makes it easy to manage your OKI product and print within the network environment of Windows. Confirm your configuration. If everything is correct, select [Execute] to apply the configuration.
  • Page 94: Windows 95/98/Me

    TCP/IP, the next step is to configure Windows to print to the network printer. Windows 95/98/Me When printing using TCP/IP, the Oki LPR utility is the only option to use. The following procedure should be used. When installing the driver, ensure it is installed as a local printer and not a network printer.
  • Page 95 Select [Add Printer] Wizard. Select [My Computer] and then [Next]. Select [Add Port]. Select [LPR Port] and then [OK]. In [Name or address of server providing lpd] type the host name or IP address of the host for the printer you are adding.
  • Page 96: Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 Windows 2000 requires administrator privileges. With Windows 2000, there are four options for printing using TCP/ > Oki LPR > Microsoft LPR > Port 9100 > In order to use Microsoft LPR, it must first be installed on your system.
  • Page 97 In [Name or address of server providing LPD] enter the host name or Internet Protocol (IP) address of the host for the printer you are adding. In [Name of printer or print queue on that server] type lp. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the TCP/IP printer.
  • Page 98 Select [OK]. Select [Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the printer.] Select [Start]→ [Settings]→ [Control Panel and Printers]. Open the [Printers Folder]. Double-click [Add Printer] and then select [Next]. Select [Network Printer]. Select [Next]. Type printer URL in text box labelled [Connect to a printer in the Internet or your Intranet], e.g.
  • Page 99: Windows Xp

    Windows XP Windows XP requires administrator privileges. With Windows XP, there are four options for printing using TCP/IP. > Oki LPR > Microsoft LPR > Port 9100 > In order to use Microsoft LPR, it must first be installed on your system.
  • Page 100 Click [Next]. [Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] appears. Click [Next] and provide the following information. Enter [Printer name or IP address], for example: 172.168.1.31. If the above IP address is entered, the Port Name will default to IP_172.168.1.31.
  • Page 101 [Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] appears. Click [Next] and provide the following information. Enter [Printer name or IP address], for example: 172.168.1.31. If the above IP address is entered, the Port Name will default to IP_172.168.1.31. Click [Next].
  • Page 102 Click [Next]. Install printer driver OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Microsoft Windows - 102...
  • Page 103: Novell Netware Ipx

    Novell Netware IPX IPX is used with Novell NetWare. The OkiLAN supports Novell 3, 4, 5 and 6, and allows print jobs to be directed to the appropriate Novell print queue. Please refer to the relevant section of this manual for additional information. NetBEUI Protocol NetBEUI is a protocol that was designed for use on small workgroups or LANs.
  • Page 104: Windows 95/98/Me

    Windows 95/98/Me Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel]. In the Control Panel double-click on the [Network] icon. In the Network dialogue box select [Configuration Panel]. If [Client for Microsoft Networks] is not listed, click [Add]. In the [Select Network Component Type] dialogue box, select [Protocol] then [Add].
  • Page 105: Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 Click the [Start] button, select [Settings] and then click [Network and Dial-up Connections]. Double-click the [Local Area Connection] icon. In the [Local Area Connection Status] dialogue box, click [Properties]. In the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialogue box, if the [NetBEUI Protocol] is not listed, click [Install].
  • Page 106: Windows Xp

    Windows XP Although you can install the NetBEUI protocol into Windows XP, it is not supported. You should be able to use NetBEUI on LAN connections although you will not be able to use this on Remote Access Service Connections. In the [Start] menu, select [Settings] then [Control Panel].
  • Page 107: Printer Driver Configuration

    Printer driver configuration In the following example, the printer has been configured as follows: Computer Name: Workgroup: Comment: Set up the printer driver as the default local printer. In the [Start] menu, select [Settings] then [Printers]. Select the relevant printer driver, then [Properties]. Click on the [Details] tab in the printer driver.
  • Page 108 The Master Browser function can only manage this network card. If the PrintServer name is put into another Workgroup, the network card will not be able to find it on the network. > A maximum of eight Ethernets can be managed by the Master Browser function.
  • Page 109: Novell Netware

    Novell NetWare Overview The OkiLAN print server supports the Novell NetWare environment. It is necessary to have NetWare Administrator or Supervisor rights to change the configuration. This guide is for NetWare administrators. It should be read in conjunction with the relevant Novell NetWare manual.
  • Page 110 The Ethernet address (MAC Address) of the printer can be found on the self-diagnostic printout, which can be printed by pressing the push-button on the network card for two seconds and then releasing it. The first six digits of the Ethernet address are the same for all OkiLan print servers.
  • Page 111: Setup Utilities

    NetWare printer objects. Please refer to Novell documentation for instructions on how to achieve this. Use the OKI Network Card Setup Utility (Quick Setup) or other printer manager software, (AdminManager, Web browser, etc.) to configure the network interface card. For instructions please refer to the Configuration Utility section and online help.
  • Page 112: Unix

    Configuration Network Interface card setting The first step in installing the network card under UNIX is to set up the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. This section explains one way to set them up from a UNIX workstation.
  • Page 113 # arp –s 172.168.20.127 00:80:92:01:00:D2 temp The Ethernet address (MAC address) 00:80:92:01:00:D2 in the above example can be determined from the network card self-diagnostic test which can be printed by pressing the push-button on the network card for two seconds and then releasing it.
  • Page 114 login: root ‘root’ user needs password to login. password: <CR> User ‘root’ logged in. No. Message Value (level .1) 1 : Setup TCP/ IP 2 : Setup SNMP 3 : Setup NetWare 4 : Setup EtherTalk 5 : Setup NetBEUI 6 : Setup printer port 7 : Display Status 8 : Setup printer trap...
  • Page 115 No. Message Value 1 : TCP/ IP protocol : ENABLE 2 : IP address : 172.168.20.127 3 : Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 4 : Gateway address : 172.168.20.1 5 : RARP protocol : DISABLE 6 : DHCP/ BOOTP protocol: DISABLE 7 : root password : “...
  • Page 116: Operating System Configuration

    This section explains how to configure a printer for major UNIX operating systems. Sun OS 4.x.x (BSD) configuration The following explanation uses Sun OS 4.1.3 and an OKI printer as examples. The absolute path of commands and the configuration method may differ between OS versions, so refer to the workstation manuals for more information.
  • Page 117 the network. Reset the network interface card settings to their defaults and then try to set a temporary IP address. If you still have the problem after resetting the network interface card, consult the network manager. Register the printer in the /etc/printcap file. Example: for host name PRINTER, to create a queue called PRINTER_lp PRINTER_lp: \...
  • Page 118 The following explanation uses Sun Solaris 2.8 (known as Solaris 8) and an OKI printer as examples. The absolute path and method of configuring commands may differ in other versions of the OS. Refer to the workstation manual for more details.
  • Page 119 Register the IP address of the network card and the host name in /etc/hosts file. Example: for IP Address 172.168.20.127 and host name PRINTER 172.168.20.127PRINTER Use the ping command to confirm connection with the network card. Example: for host name PRINTER...
  • Page 120 Check the address with the network manager. The following example uses HP-UX10.20 and an OKI printer as examples. The absolute path and method of configuring commands may differ in other versions of the OS. Refer to the workstation manual for more details.
  • Page 121 Log in as [root] to the workstation. If you do not have superuser rights, the network manager should conduct the configuration. Register the IP Address of the network card and the host name in the /etc/hosts file. Example: for IP Address 172.168.20.127 and host name PRINTER 172.168.20.127 PRINTER...
  • Page 122 # /etc/inetd –c Register the remote printer Example: setting up a queue called PRINTER_lp to print to host PRINTER Register the remote printer. # /usr/sbin/lpadmin -pPRINTER_lp -v /dev/null -mrmodel \-ormPRINTER -orplp -ocmrcmodel -osmrsmodel -ob3 Activate the print queue. # /usr/sbin/accept PRINTER_lp Enable the print queue.
  • Page 123: Aix 4.1.5 Configuration

    AIX 4.1.5 configuration The following explanation uses AIX4.1.5 and an OKI printer as examples. The absolute path of commands and the method of configuring may differ with the OS version. Refer to the workstation’s manual. If an incorrect IP address is entered, the network may go down or other damage may occur.
  • Page 124 Activate the remote printer daemon. # startsrc –s lpd # mkitab ‘lpd:2:once:startsrc –s lpd’ Add the print queue using the smit command. Activate the smit command and convert to the item [Add print queue]. # smit mkrque Select [remote] (the printer connected to the remote host) from [Type of connection].
  • Page 125: Logical Printers

    of the remote server LPD Printing Line Printer Daemon (LPD) is the most common protocol for printing with TCP/IP to a network printer. Refer to the workstation’s manual for details of lpr and lp commands. The following explanation in this section uses the printing of print file test.prn with printer name PRINTER_lp as an example.
  • Page 126 # lprm –PCprinter_lp 123 Verify the printer status using the lpq command. > The result of lpq may not be displayed correctly depending on UNIX operating system specification. > While the short format of lpq is a UNIX compatible format, the long format is unique to the OkiLAN print server.
  • Page 127: Logical Directories

    Logical directories The OkiLAN print server includes three logical directories. lp must be used for printing a file created using the printer driver. sjis must be used for printing a text file of Shift JIS Kanji code. euc must be used for the printing a text file of the EUC Kanji code Logical directory sjis...
  • Page 128 Password:<CR> 230 User Logged in ftp> The network card logical directory structure is hierarchical. Move to the logical directory; it is not possible to output print data to the root directory. Move to the preferable logical directory using the cd command.
  • Page 129 200 Type set to I. ftp> type Using binary mode to transfer files. ftp> Transfer the print data to the network card using the put command. Two methods of file transfer using the put command are available. Example: transferring print data test.prn ftp>...
  • Page 130 Data connection: Closed. 211 End of status. ftp> Example: displaying the network card status (directory name: lp) ftp> quote stat /lp 211-FTP directory status: Ready 211 End of status ftp> OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide UNIX - 130...
  • Page 131: Apple® Macintosh

    ® Apple Macintosh Overview The OkiLAN print server supports the Apple Macintosh AppleTalk environment. This guide is for administrators and it should be read in conjunction with the relevant Macintosh manual. The latest Macintosh service packs should be installed. Supported Versions All Macintosh operating systems from OS 8.1 are supported, except the original version Mac OS X.
  • Page 132: Installation

    Installation Install the Driver Place the CD, supplied with your printer, in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the icon that appears on the desktop. Open the MAC folder. Double-click the MAC Installer icon, click Continue. Click on your OS. Click Install Click Quit OkiLAN 8100e Network User’s Guide Apple®...
  • Page 133: Os 8.6-9.1

    Macintosh Printer Setup OS 8.6-9.1 Create the Desktop Printer. Activate Chooser from the Apple menu. Select your model/Appletalk and highlight the printer name (print server ID#). OS X.1 and above In Mac OS X you use the Print Center to setup network printers. Mac6.tif Run the Print Server.
  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The network addresses used in this manual are shown for example only. Network addresses used in your installation must be generated from your own network. Self-diagnostic test Printer does not print. Ensure the printer emulation is set to PS (if available) or Automatic.
  • Page 135: Cannot Print With Lpr And Ftp

    Change the cable and try again. Run the Self-diagnostic test. Check the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway are correct. Check that the TCP/IP protocol is set to Enable. Reset the network interface card to factory default settings. If DHCP, BOOTP and RARP are not used, ensure they have been set to Disable.
  • Page 136: Netware

    NetWare Printer cannot find the network print server. Turn the printer off and on again. Confirm the network interface is enabled on the printer. Check the network cable is correctly connected. Change the cable and try again. If the standard configuration utility is used, check the NetWare network number in the environment settings.
  • Page 137: Print Server Mode

    Print Server mode Check the File Server name set in the NIC and on the File Server are the same. Check the Printer name set in the File Server and the NetWare Port name set in the NIC are the same. If there are multiple NICs, configure the NetWare Port names to be different.
  • Page 138: Ethertalk

    EtherTalk Not identified by the Chooser and the Setup Utility. Turn the printer off and on again. Check the network cable is correctly connected. Change the cable and try again. If the network resides in a Zone, check the correct Zone name is selected in the Chooser.
  • Page 139: Netbeui

    NetBEUI The network interface card is not identified. Turn the printer off and on again. Check the network cable is correctly connected. Change the cable and try again. Check Microsoft network client and NetBEUI have been added to the network section of the control panel. Check the NetBEUI protocol is set to Enable.
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