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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OkiNet for NDS ... 30 OkiNet for TCP/IP (Creating Custom Views) ... 30 NetWare Load Balancing ... 30 Windows Printing ... 30 Printer Security for TCP/IP Printing ... 31 HP JetAdmin Support ... 31 JetAdmin Overview ... 31 OkiLAN 6200e Plus...
  • Page 3 OkiNet for NetWare Overview ... 44 Running OkiNet for NetWare ... 45 Configuring the Network Print Server Using OkiNet for NetWare ... 46 NetWare Configuration Options ... 46 NetWare Queues Configuration Options ... 48 NetWare Queue Load Balancing ... 48 OkiLAN 6200e Plus...
  • Page 4 Installing OkiNet for NDS for Novell NetWare 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT/ 2000/XP ... 67 Creating a New OkiLAN 6200e Plus Object ... 68 Printing with a Network Print Server ... 69 Configuring the Network Print Server Using OkiNet for NDS ...
  • Page 5 Using the Network Print Server in NDPS (Net- Ware 4.x, 5.1, and 6.x) ... 73 NDPS Introduction ... 73 Adding the OKI Printer Driver Using NDPS Broker Setting Up the Network Print Server Through NWAdmin32 ... 75 Setting Up the Network Print Server for Public Ac- cess Printers at the File Server Console ...
  • Page 6 OkiLAN 6200e Plus Running OkiNet for TCP/IP ... 99 Configuring the Network Print Server Using OkiNet for TCP/IP ... 100 Configuring TCP/IP Options ... 101 NetWare and NetWare Port Configuration Options NetWare Queues Configuration Options ... 104 EtherTalk Configuration Options ... 104 Output Port Configuration Options ...
  • Page 7 Network Print Server ... 160 Configuring Sun-OS v4.1.x or Ultrix v4.2 for Print- ing with the Network Print Server ... 162 Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) ... 164 Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) ... 164 LAN Manager/LAN Server ... 166 Introduction ... 166 OkiLAN 6200e Plus...
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting ... 181 No Configuration Sheet ... 181 Unable to Print ... 181 Printing using Mac OS X (10.1x or higher) 182 Introduction ... 182 Setting up the Network Print Server in OS X 182 AppleTalk Printers ... 183 OkiLAN 6200e Plus...
  • Page 9 Network Print Server Utility Errors ... 195 Selecting Your Printer ... 197 Selecting Your Printer ... 197 Capturing With a Spooler ... 199 Spooling Overview ... 199 Capturing Without Bypass ... 199 Capturing With Bypass ... 200 Windows Printing ... 201 OkiLAN 6200e Plus...
  • Page 10 OkiNet Connect for TCP/IP ... 209 OkiNet Connect for DLC ... 212 Output Port Configuration Options ... 213 Enabling/Disabling ... 214 Regulatory Information ... 215 Federal Communications Commission Radio Fre- quency Interference Statement ... 215 Index ... 218 OkiLAN 6200e Plus...

  • Page 11: Important Note

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Important Note In order to reduce electromagnetic interference— ”noise” that interferes with TVs or other appliances— you must put the enclosed ferrite core on the network cable connected to your printer. This is required by the FCC.

  • Page 12: Setting The Printer's Ip Address

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Setting the Printer's IP Address Setting the IP Address from the Printer's Front Panel To change the printer's IP address from the printer's front panel: 1. Press MENU repeatedly until the Network menu appears on the display.

  • Page 13: Advanced Management Features

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Advanced Management Features SNMP SNMP Overview Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) pro- vides network administrators with the ability to com- municate management functions between an SNMP manager and an SNMP agent. An SNMP manager is a user program the network administrator can use to manage SNMP agents.

  • Page 14: Traps

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide over 150 configuration and status variables for the net- work protocols, printer ports, network interfaceprinter settings, and the overall Network Print Server status. Printer status traps such as on-line, off-line, detached printer and printer error are also provided.

  • Page 15: Security

    SET request with an incorrect community name. The Network Print Server sends printer traps when there is a change in the status of the printer. If the Printer goes off-line, runs out of paper or is detached, the administrator will be notified via the Network Print Server traps over both UDP and IPX.

  • Page 16: Network Print Server Web Configuration

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Both the OkiNet for TCP/IP and the IPX, and the Net- work Print Server Configuration utility (telnet) allow you to specify the community names and a trap desti- nation IP address. Network Print Server Web...

  • Page 17: Connecting To The Network Print Server

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Connecting to the Network Print Server 1. Enter http://<HTTP Address> in the browser address prompt. The HTTP address can be the IP address, the System Name if the print server has been configured to use WINS, or the DNS name if registered with a DNS server.

  • Page 18: Configuration

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Note: By default, only Status and Support informa- tion can be viewed. To configure the print server, see the Configuration section. The print server pages are normally displayed in a frame with two panes. The left pane shows all the top level menus along with links to the pages under each menu.
  • Page 19 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 2. On the Enter Network Password screen, enter the User name and Password. The default administra- tor User name is admin. The default administrator Password is OkiLAN—note that the password is case sensitive. We suggest that the print server administrator change the default administrator User name and Password.
  • Page 20 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Note: All values (except as noted on the following pages*) are configured exactly the same as in the OkiNet utility. Please refer to OkiNet for TCP/IP for instructions on configuration. 4. Select the Submit Changes button at the bottom of the page to send the new values to the print server.
  • Page 21 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide immediately or wait until all configuration is complete before resetting. If you do not reset immediately, a link will appear at the top of all subsequent configuration pages reminding you to reset the server. * The following values are currently only config-...

  • Page 22: Status

    OKI Web Server. Maximum URL length is 63 characters. • Updates URL - By default points to the firm- ware update site on the OKI FTP Server. Maxi- mum URL length is 63 characters. • Custom Link Title - This field is useful for set- ting up a link to an internal help desk.

  • Page 23: Reset

    Oki Data Customer Support. By default this link will connect you to the FAQ page on the OKI Web Server. This link can be configured to point to other locations by selecting the Admin(Web) link under the Configuration menu.

  • Page 24: Printer Menu

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide the Restore Selected Protocols button. All protocols can be restored simultaneously by selecting the Restore All Protocols button. Printer Menu The Printer Menu includes the following pages for monitoring and configuring your network printer: •...

  • Page 25: System Config Menu

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • Paper Size Check - Enables or disables the paper size check function. • Priority Tray - This field is used to set which tray receives top priority. • Resolution - This field is used to set printer resolution in dots per inch.

  • Page 26: Interface Menu

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • Error Report • Auto Registration Interface Menu This menu allows you to enable or disable the printer's parallel or USB interface. It includes the following set- tings: Parallel Menu • Parallel Port • Bi-Directional Input/Output •...

  • Page 27: Network Print Server Discovery

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Usage This menu displays the following printer life-cycle information: • Percentage of Toner Remaining • Drum Usage • Page Counts • Belt Usage • Fuser Usage Network Print Server Discovery An HTML file containing links to all Network Print Server print servers on the network can be created using the OkiNet utility for TCP/IP.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Note: This file does not update automatically. The OkiNet utility must be run again to obtain current information. 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 29: Additional Management Features

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Configuration • Web browsers will generally cache previously viewed Web pages on the local machine. To view the most current print server information, it is a good idea to select the Reload or Refresh button on your browser instead of using the Back button.

  • Page 30: Okinet For Nds

    OkiNet for NDS OkiNet for NDS allows administrators to create and manage OKI print server objects in the NDS tree. Oki- Net for NDS integrates into Novell’s NetWare Adminis- trator, NetWareAdmin. For more information, see OkiNet for NDS under NetWare in this User's Guide.

  • Page 31: Printer Security For Tcp/Ip Printing

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide This concept is known as peer-to-peer printing and is sometimes referred to as serverless printing, because it can bypass the network file server. From a Windows operating system, using TCP/IP, IPX Direct or DLC protocols, the OkiNet Connect utility routes the print job to the appropriate printer without passing through a file server or print queue.

  • Page 32: Configuring The Network Print Server Using Jetadmin

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Note: For more information on installing and using HP JetAdmin, refer to the HP JetAdmin documen- tation. Configuring the Network Print Server Using JetAdmin Note: Screens and prompts may vary, depending on the version of JetAdmin you are using.

  • Page 33: Appletalk Configuration

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 7. Select the desired queues from the list of Available Queues to be added into service. Click the Service button to move the selection to the Serviced Queues column. When all queues have been added, click OK.

  • Page 34: Hp Web Jetadmin Support

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Obtaining Diagnostic Information Using JetAdmin 1. From the main JetAdmin screen, select the Net- work Print Server port on which you wish to view diagnostic information. 2. Select Properties from the Device menu. 3. From the Properties screen, select the appropriate tab to view the desired diagnostic information.

  • Page 35: Installing A Windows Nt Printer For The Network Print Server

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 2. On the Properties page, click the Config button. 3. Make any necessary changes to the options listed and click the corresponding Apply button. Installing a Windows NT Printer for the Network Print Server 1. From the main Web JetAdmin page, select the Net- work Print Server port you wish to install.

  • Page 36: Obtaining Diagnostic Information From The Network Print Server

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 7. On the Install Printer Page 4 page, enter a name for the printer in the Select Printer Name field and click the Install Printer button. 8. Users in the domain can now print to the new printer.

  • Page 37: Web Configuration Utility

    Sun Java plugin version also available (for browsers not supporting network broadcasts/ multicasts). Installation The applet and help files can be installed from OKI's printer installation CD (see To Install OkiNet Utilities) or by copying the directory on the CD (\network\oki- net\setup\srcfiles\webcfg\okijava) to any system hard- ware.
  • Page 38 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 39 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 5. Double-click on the printer you wish to monitor or configure. The print server home page appears. The print server pages are normally displayed in a frame with two panes. The left pane shows all the top level menus along with links to the pages under each menu.

  • Page 40: Help

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide menu items normally shown in the left pane can be accessed by using the menu links that appear at the bottom of the page. Options The Options button (above the Help button) should appear if your browser allows cookies and JavaScript.

  • Page 41: Novell Netware

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Novell NetWare Introduction This section contains instructions and information on how to configure your Network Print Server in the Net- Ware environment. Using the Network Print Server with iManager and iPrint (NetWare 5.x and 6.x)

  • Page 42: Okinet For Netware Overview

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide To use iPrint, a client workstation requires: • Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT/2000/XP Note: In Windows NT/2000/XP, you must have Administrator rights. • A web browser with Java Script enabled and either Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, or Netscape 4.76 (Netscape 6 is not supported).

  • Page 43: Before You Start

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide issue, since it is possible to make a global change in the Directory Service or PCONSOLE utility so that banner pages are created in PostScript, and not ASCII text. Before You Start • You should be familiar with network administration as well as the physical setup and operation of your network.

  • Page 44: Okinet For Netware

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Feature PServer Mode User Con- Requires one Net- nection Ware user connec- tion per Network Print Server. Perfor- High performance. mance Installation Easier to set up. Requires fewer steps. Print Server Separate print server node, print server...

  • Page 45: Running Okinet For Netware

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Note: OkiNet for NetWare contains minimal NDS configuration support. For more extensive config- uration options, use the OkiNet for NDS utility. OkiNet for NetWare allows you to: • Configure the Network Print Server for all sup- ported protocols •...

  • Page 46: Configuring The Network Print Server Using Okinet For Netware

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide By default, the All Print Servers view is selected and all print servers attached to the network from which the OkiNet utility is running are listed. Configuring the Network Print Server Using OkiNet for NetWare The following steps outline how to configure an Net- work Print Server.

  • Page 47: Bindery Settings

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide PServer or RPrinter Mode Several factors should be considered when choosing between PServer or RPrinter mode. For more detailed information regarding these modes, see Selecting PServer or RPrinter/NPrinter Mode. Bindery Settings • Default File Server - The default file server can be selected from any file server listed in the Default File Server scroll menu.

  • Page 48: Netware Queues Configuration Options

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • Preferred File Server - This is the file server on which the print server object was created. • Preferred Tree - This is the NDS tree on which the NDS print server object was created.

  • Page 49: Netware Port Configuration Options

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide NetWare Port Configuration Options To modify the NetWare port settings to fit your Net- Ware printing environment, select the NetWare Port file tab. TCP/IP Configuration Options To modify configuration settings specific to the TCP/IP protocol such as IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.

  • Page 50: Language Switching

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Port Number Select the port you wish to configure. Name Field Enter a descriptive name to identify the port. Language Switching Each output port can be configured to perform the fol- lowing language switching options: OFF, PCL, Post- Script or Automatic.
  • Page 51 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • PCL - Inserts the appropriate character string in front of each print job to switch the printer to the PCL print language. • PostScript - Inserts the appropriate character string in front of each print job to switch the printer to the PostScript printer language.

  • Page 52: Snmp Configuration Options

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide PostScript Switch Sequence Enter the character string to switch the printer to the PostScript print language. Configuration Page Language 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 Network Print Server.
  • Page 53 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide To configure SNMP specific information, select the SNMP file tab. The following screen will display: Note: SNMP options need to be configured only if you are managing Network Print Server products or getting system information using SNMP.

  • Page 54: Default Setting

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide System Location Enter a description of the Network Print Server loca- tion. 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 55: Snmp Traps Configuration

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide SNMP Traps Configuration The SNMP Trap option allows configuration of traps. Traps are unsolicited information concerning the Net- work Print Server. Traps can be sent to an SNMP manager or be broadcast to all hosts on the local seg- ment.
  • Page 56 Select the output ports on which you wish traps to be active. 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 •...

  • Page 57: Saving The Configuration

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • Door Open • Printer Error Note: Toner Low, Paper Jam and Door Open require the printer to be set in PCL or Auto mode. Saving the Configuration Once all settings have been defined, select OK. The settings will be saved and you will be returned to the main OkiNet for NetWare screen.

  • Page 58: Printing A Configuration Sheet

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • Network • Statistics • Technical Support • System Printing a Configuration Sheet The configuration sheet provides current network, print server and printer information. To print a configuration sheet, select the Network Print Server from the list of available print servers.

  • Page 59: Creating Customized Views

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide TCP/IP Restores settings specific to the TCP/IP protocol con- figuration such as the IP address and subnet mask. NetWare Restores settings specific to the NetWare protocol configuration such as the mode and default file server.

  • Page 60: Modifying View Settings

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Creating a New Customized View To create a new view, select the New option from the View menu. Enter a name for the new customized view. Define Filters, Sorts, Column, Search informa- tion and Refresh rates (see Modifying View Settings for more detail).
  • Page 61 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Filter By <No filter> DateCode H/W Address Name Product # Product Type Status Default File Server Mode running Network # Search Filter The Search option defines the criteria for locating Net- work Print Server products on the network.
  • Page 62 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Sort The Sort option displays the Network Print Server list in a specific order. The list can also be sorted by click- ing 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 63: Permanently Defining Snmp Access Information

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide such as network traffic and desire for most recent information. For example, if traffic is not an issue on your network and the most current information is desired, set the refresh rate to 1 so the screen is updated every minute.

  • Page 64: Okinet For Nds

    NetWare 4.x NDS tree. Once OkiNet for NDS is integrated into NetWare Administrator, users can man- age OKI devices with the same utility used to manage other network objects such as printers and queues. Novell NetWare...
  • Page 65 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide The Network Print Server supports NetWare NDS using Novell Embedded Systems Technology, also known as NEST. OkiNet for NDS can be installed to support Novell Net- Ware version 4.1 or 4.11 and for operating systems running Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98/Me, and Win-...
  • Page 66 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide NetWare Version NetWare 4.1 NetWare 4.11 and NetWare 5 Installing OkiNet for NDS for Novell NetWare 4.1 A single installation is required to service Windows 3.x and Windows 95/98 operating systems with OkiNet for NDS for Novell NetWare 4.1. OkiNet for NDS must be installed in the same location you have installed Net- Ware Administrator.

  • Page 67: Installing Okinet For Nds For Novell Netware 4.X, 5.X, 6.X, And Windows 3.X

    When installing OkiNet for NDS, the install utility cop- ies the OkiNet for NDS files to the destination direc- tory, adds the OKI print server class to the NDS schema and modifies the user’s NWADMIN.INI file. Installing OkiNet for NDS for Novell NetWare 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, and Windows 3.x...

  • Page 68: Creating A New Okilan 6200E Plus Object

    OKI print server to the NDS schema and modifies the user’s registry. Creating a New OkiLAN 6200e Plus Object To create a new OkiLAN 6200e Plus object from Nov- ell’s NetWare Administrator, perform the following steps: 1. Select the container (also known as organizational unit) in which you want the object created.

  • Page 69: Printing With A Network Print Server

    Device list box. 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.
  • Page 70 1. Install the Network Print Server hardware and con- nect the cabling. Instructions for hardware installa- tion are found in your printer User's Guide. 2. Create an OkiLAN 6200e Plus object. If you are unfamiliar with how to do this, see Creating a New OkiLAN 6200e Plus Object.

  • Page 71: Configuring The Network Print Server Using Okinet For Nds

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Note: To load balance print queue jobs, repeat steps 5 through 9 for another port. Create a new printer object for the Network Print Server port and then select the same print queue object. This will allow multiple printers to service a single print queue.

  • Page 72: Adding Or Removing The Oki Print Server Object

    The OKI print server class object 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 73: Using The Network Print Server In Ndps

    OkiNet for NDS. The OKI print server class will now appear in the Cre- ate New Object dialog. Using the Network Print Server in NDPS (NetWare 4.x, 5.1, and 6.x)

  • Page 74: Adding The Oki Printer Driver Using Ndps Broker

    Any problems in add- ing the driver should be addressed to the OKI Cus- tomer Service Center. 1. In NetWare Administrator, double-click the Broker object.

  • Page 75: Setting Up The Network Print Server Through Nwadmin32

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 5. Select the icon for the type of printer driver that you want to add under the Resource Types window. A complete list of currently loaded printer drivers of that type appears in the Current Resources win- dow.
  • Page 76 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide (NWAdmin32). The File Server Console approach offers less flexibility in configuration. Both approaches are described in this and the following subsection. Setting Up the Network Print Server for Public Access Printers 1. Create NDPS Manager.
  • Page 77 Private Access Printers: these can only be created through NWAdmin32 1. Create NDPS Manager in NWAdmin32. 2. Go to the Context in which the Private Printer is to reside. 3. Select Create. The New Object screen appears. 4. Click NDPS Printer, then click OK. Click the Define Additional Properties box, and click Cre- ate.

  • Page 78: Setting Up The Network Print Server For Public Access Printers At The File Server Console

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 10. Ignore the error message, “The Printer Agent Just Created Needs Attention.” 11. Choose the printer drivers and click Continue. Setting Up the Network Print Server for Public Access Printers at the File Server Console 1.

  • Page 79: Tcp/Ip

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide TCP/IP Introduction TCP/IP Overview This section contains instructions and information on how to configure your Network Print Server. You will also be instructed on how to set up your host comput- ers to print to the Network Print Server using the TCP/ IP protocol.

  • Page 80: Network Preparation

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • RARP • BOOTP Network Preparation • You should be familiar with network administration as well as the physical setup and operation of your network. • Advise users of possible disruption during installa- tion. •...

  • Page 81: Overview Of Tcp/Ip Configuration

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • Install OkiNet for TCP/IP. See the Setup Guide. Overview of TCP/IP Configuration • Assign an IP address for the Network Print Server • Configure the Network Print Server network infor- mation • Configure hosts for printing to the Network Print Server •...

  • Page 82: Configuring The Network Print Server

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide its IP address after 2 minutes, it defaults to 192.0.0.192. (This IP address should be used only temporarily for configuration purposes.) To choose an IP address: 1. Select an IP address and hostname for the Net- work Print Server.

  • Page 83: Assigning The Ip Address

    There are eight different methods for assigning an IP address to the Network Print Server: Gleaning, Static Route Entry, DHCP, RARP, BOOTP and using the Oki- Net utilities. Gleaning, Static Route Entry and RARP require the Network Print Server and the host to be on the same subnet.
  • Page 84 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 2. Start a continuous ping to the Network Print Server. ping <ip_address> Example: ping 192.168.42.24 On some systems, this may require an additional parameter. Some implementations of ping only send out one ping packet which could get lost in transit.
  • Page 85 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide BOOTP, with a certain IP address always assigned to a certain device. Depending on the server, both meth- ods may be used at the same time. If the Network Print Server does not find a DHCP server after two minutes, it will timeout and assume a default address of 192.0.0.192.
  • Page 86 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide route add 192.0.0.192 ‘’IP address of the workstation’’ 0 Note: The zero (0) placed at the end of the route add command shown above is optional. The Static Route method only works if the host from which you are telneting is on the same subnet as the Network Print Server.

  • Page 87: Verifying Access To The Network Print Server

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide ware address and IP address to a configuration file. See your network documentation for instructions or refer to Application Considerations. Note: An IP address received from a RARP or BOOTP server is not permanently programmed into the Network Print Server.

  • Page 88: Tcp/Ip Configuration And Printing

    OkiNet utilities, or via Tel- • If the settings appear to be correct, try repeating the installation steps. If problems persist, call Oki Data Customer Support at 1-800-OKI-DATA (1- 800-654-3282). TCP/IP Configuration and...

  • Page 89: Configuring For Tcp/Ip Network Printing

    If you are still unable to configure your computer system to print to the Net- work Print Server, contact Oki Data Customer Support at 1-800-OKI-DATA (1-800-654-3282). Configuring for TCP/IP Network Printing Most computers that support TCP/IP network printing use the Remote Line Printer Daemon (LPD) protocol.
  • Page 90 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Queue Names should end with the number 1, 2, 3 or 4. If a number is not specified, the Network Print Server will use printer port 1. The Network Print Server is designed to handle many different types of printers and print data.

  • Page 91: Configuring A Bsd-Style Print Queue

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Use the LF suffix at the end of the Remote Print Queue Name, before the port number. Example: queueLF2 In addition to the form feed described above, the Net- work Print Server inserts a carriage return character into the print job immediately before each line feed character.
  • Page 92 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide The entry should be similar to the following: local_print_queue_name|[printer_model _and_manufacturer]:\:lp=:mx#0:rm=Netw ork_Print_Server_name:\:rp=remote_pri nt_queue_name:\:sd=path_to_spool_dire ctory:lf=just log_file_name local_print_queue_name The local_print_queue_name defines the name of the printcap entry. It is used by the lpr/lpd utilities to spec- ify which printcap entry is being referenced. Additional printcap entries can be added as needed for different queue types.

  • Page 93: Remote Lpd Printing

    This is the path to a file where error information from the lpd will be logged. Example: If you are printing to an ASCII printer that requires a car- riage return/line feed, you may need two separate print- cap entries: one entry for print jobs which terminate lines with a carriage return/line feed, and another entry for print jobs which terminate lines with a line feed only.

  • Page 94: Ftp Printing

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Note: The Remote LPD implementation of the Net- work Print Server does not support any UNIX LPD input or output filters or the direct printing of ban- ner pages. It is possible to configure some UNIX...
  • Page 95 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide SEND Treated the same as PUT. MPUT Print multiple files. TYPE Changes the representation type used for data trans- fer. Image (or binary) and ASCII are the only types supported. ASCII Equivalent to “TYPE ASCII.”...
  • Page 96 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide QUIT Terminates FTP session and exits FTP. Equivalent to QUIT. OkiLAN print servers allow one FTP connection. If more FTP connections are attempted, the Network Print Server rejects the connection until one of the other FTP connections is closed. When an FTP con-...

  • Page 97: Timeout Checking

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide (Network_Print_Server_name:anyone): <Enter> 230 User logged in. ftp> binary<Enter> 200 Type set to I. ftp> put chart.ps MPX1<Enter> local: chart.ps remote: MPX1 200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening BINARY mode data connection for MPX1. 226 Transfer complete.

  • Page 98: Okinet For Tcp/Ip

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Output Port: 1 Consult your system documentation for information on how to submit print jobs to a raw port. 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 sup- port for the entire Network Print Server family of print servers.

  • Page 99: System Requirements

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide System Requirements OkiNet for TCP/IP is a Windows-based program which is compatible with Windows 3.x, Windows NT/2000 and Windows 95/98/Me. OkiNet for TCP/IP requires that the TCP/IP protocol is running using a Winsock (Windows Sockets) TCP/IP stack, version 1.1 or greater.

  • Page 100: Configuring The Network Print Server Using Okinet For Tcp/Ip

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide By default, the All Print Servers view is selected and all print servers attached to the subnet of the network from which the OkiNet utility is running are listed. Configuring the Network Print Server Using...

  • Page 101: Configuring Tcp/Ip Options

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide TCP/IP NetWare NetWare Port NetWare Queues EtherTalk Configuring TCP/IP Options To configure options specific to the TCP/IP protocol, select the TCP/IP tab. The following screen will dis- play: Fill in the following information: TCP/IP Output Port...
  • Page 102 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide IP Address Resolution • Set Permanent - Select this option to make the IP address permanent. If the Network Print Server has been configured to remember its IP address, it does not need to determine its address each time it is powered on.
  • Page 103 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide CAUTION: If you select an invalid subnet mask, you may not be able to access the Network Print Server. Default Gateway If your local network is attached to other networks, you can specify the address of your default gateway. This gateway will be selected whenever messages need to be sent to another network.

  • Page 104: Netware And Netware Port Configuration Options

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide NetWare and NetWare Port Configuration Options For specific information on NetWare or NetWare Port options, see Novell NetWare, or select the HELP button on the bottom right of the utility's screen. NetWare Queues Configuration Options...
  • Page 105 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Port Number Select the port number you wish to configure. Name Field Enter a descriptive name to identify the port. Language Switching Each output port can be configured to perform the fol- lowing language switching options: OFF, PCL, Post- Script or Automatic.
  • Page 106 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • PCL - Inserts the appropriate character string in front of each print job to switch the printer to the PCL print language. • PostScript - Inserts the appropriate character string in front of each print job to switch the printer to the PostScript printer language.

  • Page 107: Snmp Configuration Options

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide PostScript Switch Sequence Enter the character string to switch the printer to the PostScript print language. Configuration Page Language Select the appropriate printer language for printing configuration pages on your printer. Output Type Select the appropriate baud rate.
  • Page 108 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Note: SNMP options need to be configured only if you are managing an Network Print Server or get- ting system information using SNMP. Fill in the following information: System Name Enter the name of your choice. This name will identify the Network Print Server in your SNMP-based man- agement program.
  • Page 109 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 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. Note: For JetAdmin to function correctly with the Network Print Server, the SNMP Get and Set com- munity name must be set to public.

  • Page 110: Enabling/Disabling Protocols

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Enabling/Disabling Protocols To enable or disable protocols on the Network Print Server, select the Protocols tab. Select each protocol you wish to enable. If you disable a protocol, the Net- work Print Server will no longer communicate using that protocol.
  • Page 111 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Note: SNMP options need to be configured only if you are managing an Network Print Server or get- ting system information using SNMP. Protocol Select the protocol for which you wish to configure trap information.

  • Page 112: Saving The Configuration

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • Off-line • No Printer Attached • Paper Out • Paper Jam • Door Open • Toner Low • Printer Error The toner low, door open and paper jam traps require that your printer be set to automatic emulation switch- ing (the default) or PCL emulation.

  • Page 113: Printing A Configuration Sheet

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • Statistics • Technical Support • System Printing a Configuration Sheet The configuration sheet provides current network, print server and printer information. To print a configuration sheet, select the Network Print Server from the list of available print servers.

  • Page 114: Creating Customized Views

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide TCP/IP Restores settings specific to the TCP/IP protocol con- figuration such as the IP address and subnet mask. NetWare Restores settings specific to the NetWare protocol configuration such as the mode and default file server.

  • Page 115: Modifying View Settings

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide OkiNet has two predefined views. The All Print Serv- ers view displays all the print servers available on your local network. The Unconfigured Print Servers view displays only the print servers on the local network that have not been configured.
  • Page 116 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Sort The Sort option displays the Network Print Server list in a specific order. The list can also be sorted by click- ing 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 117 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Search Filter The Search option defines the criteria for identifying Network Print Servers on the network. • Search Local Network - This method broadcasts a discovery request to locate all Network Print Servers on the local network. All Network Print Servers that respond are placed in the list.

  • Page 118: Refresh

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide To define the location of a new column, select the loca- tion in the Columns Displayed field where you wish the new column to be inserted, then select Add. If no loca- tion is selected, the new column is added to the end of the list and the column displaysto the right of the last column on the screen.

  • Page 119: Permanently Defining Snmp Access Information

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Permanently Defining SNMP Access Information Access to Network Print Server configuration and diagnostic information is determined by using commu- nity names. The Special Options window is used to permanently define access information so that it does not need to be entered each time the Network Print Server is accessed.

  • Page 120: Configuring The Discovery Udp Port Number

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Select the Add button to define access to a new Net- work Print Server or a group of print servers. The IP address must follow the format XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX, where each XXX is a number from 0 to 255. Use * to specify groups/subnets.

  • Page 121: Starting The Bootp Server

    Network Print Server using telnet, see Telnet Configuration. Starting the BOOTP Server OKI has provided a stand-alone BOOTP server to help assign IP addresses to the Network Print Server. To access the stand-alone BOOTP server, select BOOTP Server from the Tools menu or run the pro- gram bootpsrv.exe from Windows.

  • Page 122: Running A Telnet Session

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Note: The configuration of your Network Print Server is password protected. Only authorized users can alter the configuration. Running a Telnet Session 1. To run the configuration utility, type the following: telnet <Network_Print_Server_name> 2. Replace Network_Print_Server_name with the IP address or the host name assigned to the Network Print Server you want to configure.
  • Page 123 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 4. Specify Subnet Mask For Your Network 5. Identify Default Gateway IP Address 6. Configure Port 7. TCP Connection Configuration 8. Download New Firmware 9. Restore to Factory Defaults To select an option above, type its number and press Enter.
  • Page 124 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide ***Specify Print Server IP Address (Option 3) This option allows you to select the method the Net- work Print Server uses to obtain its IP address or to set a permanent IP address. If the Network Print...
  • Page 125 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide The default subnet mask is 0.0.0.0. The Network Print Server interprets a subnet mask of 0.0.0.0 or 255.255.255.255 as no subnet mask specified. If you change the subnet mask, the change remains undetected until the Network Print Server is reset or is powered off and on.
  • Page 126 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide This option enables you to select how the Network Print Server configuration pages should be printed: Text (default), PCL, PostScript, or OFF. Configure Language Switching This option asks you to select the language of your printer.
  • Page 127 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Set the port number where the raw port connections will be accepted. Download New Firmware (Option 8) This option is provided for future product modifications and enhancements. It requires an update file from OKI. CAUTION: Do NOT use this option without having the upgrade files on hand.

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide the TCP/IP protocol to factory defaults. If you reset the Network Print Server while a job is printing, the job may not print successfully. Troubleshooting Main Status Indicator Upon power-up, the main status indicator flashes orange.

  • Page 129: Unable To Assign Ip Address

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Unable to Assign IP Address Gleaning If you ping the device and are not getting a response, the glean is not working. Check the following possible problems: • Verify that the ARP table contains the correct hard- ware and IP address by running the ‘arp -a’...
  • Page 130 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide UNIX BOOTP If you are running UNIX, try the following methods with the BOOTP server (check the documentation for your particular UNIX flavor). • Verify that the BOOTP server has reread the “/etc/ bootptab” file when the new entry was added. If the...
  • Page 131 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Static Route Entry If the Network Print Server has printed a configuration page showing the default address, but it cannot be reached through telnet, check the following: • Display the host’s routing tables with the ‘netstat -r’...

  • Page 132: Hardware Error Messages

    If you find the cable is connected and you are still receiving this message or any other “ST:” error mes- sage, power cycle the Network Print Server. If the error continues, call Oki Data Customer Support at 1- 800-OKI-DATA (1-800-654-3282). TCP/IP...

  • Page 133: Printing A Configuration Page

    The Network Print Server has failed. • Power cycle the Network Print Server once. If the error continues, call Oki Data Customer Support at 1-800-OKI-DATA (1-800-654-3282). Printing a Configuration Page If the status indicator turns solid orange due to an error and no configuration page is printed, your printer may be configured for PostScript operation.

  • Page 134: Unable To Print

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Unable to Print LPR/LP • If the indicator blinks green, the Network Print Server is receiving data. If nothing is actually print- ing, check the printer settings. For example, if you are using a PostScript printer, verify the Network Print Server is also set to PostScript.

  • Page 135: Application Considerations

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • If you cannot connect over ftp but the ping suc- ceeds, try telneting to the Network Print Server and print a configuration page to verify settings. If that fails, you might have a TCP/IP configuration prob- lem with the Network Print Server.

  • Page 136: Common Unix Printing System™ (Cups™) Support

    C9300n printer on CUPS. You can install any Post- Script printer by substituting a different PPD and names. 1. Copy the Oki Data PPD file to the directory where the CUPS software is installed. See the example below: 2. From a console type the following:...
  • Page 137 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide = IP address of the printer (Creating an LPR port) = The printer’s PPD file name. This should only be done after the PPD file has been copied to the appropriate folder. 3. Launch the system’s web browser and enter the following path: 4.

  • Page 138: Assigning The Network Print Server Ip Address With Bootp

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide From the above screen, you can change ports by clicking Modify Printer. From the Configure Printer but- ton you can adjust printer settings such as paper trays, duplex option, and media settings. Assigning the Network Print Server IP Address with BOOTP BOOTP is an acronym for BOOTStrap Protocol.
  • Page 139 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Note: Once the Network Print Server has been assigned an IP address, the Network Print Server configuration utility (which is run by accessing the Network Print Server using telnet) or OkiNet for TCP/IP allows you to change and/or make the IP address permanent.
  • Page 140 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide the colons between each byte. The ip part of the entry is where the IP address is specified. There are several other parameters that can be specified in a bootptab entry. However, the three parameters shown here are the only ones required for Network Print Server instal- lation.

  • Page 141: Configuring The Network Print Server Ip Address With Rarp

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide attempted BOOTP request. Unfortunately, the ps options differ from one UNIX workstation to another. Perform a man ps at the UNIX prompt to consult a manual page on the ps command for a particular work- station.
  • Page 142 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide do not know their IP address. When powering up on a network, a device that uses RARP broadcasts its net- work hardware address in a RARP request message. A RARP server (which may be a UNIX workstation) responds with an IP address.
  • Page 143 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide daemon is called rarpd. A name can be assigned to any device on a network and is arbitrary. For the fol- lowing examples the name used for the Network Print Server is OKIPRINTER. Remember that this name is arbitrary;...
  • Page 144 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide rarpd daemon finds the host name, OKIPRINTER, listed as the name associated with the network hardware address. 4. The rarpd then consults the “/etc/hosts” file and looks up the name OKIPRINTER. It finds an IP address (in this case 192.168.42.55) associated...

  • Page 145: Configuring Hp-Ux V8.07 For Printing With The Network Print Server

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 2. The IP address assigned to the Network Print Server and the IP address of the RARP server belong to the same subnet. Configuring HP-UX v8.07 for Printing with the Network Print Server This application note describes the configuration of the printing system on the HP-UX ver.
  • Page 146 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Prerequisites Before you proceed, the following prerequisites must be met. Most of the time, steps 2 through 5 are already configured since the HP-UX system is on a TCP/IP network. Do not perform steps 2 through 5 unless the installation procedure fails! 1.
  • Page 147 4. Enter information into the following fields as described. a Printer name - lj4 This is the name of the printer as referenced by the local HP machine. Print jobs sent to this printer are passed to the Net- work Print Server.

  • Page 148: Configuring Hp-Ux V9.Xx For Printing With The Network Print Server

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide remote printer job removal. e Remote status model - rsmodel Used for remote printer queue status. Make this the system default printer? (y or n) - n g Printer class - (optional) h Restrict cancel - (optional)
  • Page 149 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • lj4 - The local queue name on the HP-UX system to which print jobs will be directed. The print jobs are destined for a printer attached to the Network Print Server. • OKIPRINTER - The host name of the remote sys- tem which is the Network Print Server.
  • Page 150 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide this command. If rlp is running (that is, if you see output after executing this command), kill the pro- cess with the command: kill -15 process_number. 3. Make sure the following entry is in the “/etc/ inetd.conf”...
  • Page 151 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 4. Enter information into the following fields as described. a Printer name - lj4 The name of the printer as referenced by the local HP machine. Print jobs sent to this printer are passed to the Network Print Server.

  • Page 152: Configuring Hp-Ux V10.Xx For Printing With The Network Print Server

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 5. Select the OK button. A status window will outline the tasks performed to install the queue. When you see the message task completed, select OK. 6. Pull down the Lists menu and select Exit.
  • Page 153 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • yourqueuename - This is the name of the queue on the Network Print Server and must end with 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on the port selected to service the print jobs. If FF, LF or NF are the last two letters of the queue name, the job will be converted accordingly.
  • Page 154 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 4. Make sure the following entry is in the “/etc/ser- vices” file: printer 515/tcp spooler 5. Start inetd by typing the following at the UNIX prompt: /etc/inetd -c Procedure HP-UX uses an interactive utility called SAM (System Administration Manager) to configure printing.
  • Page 155 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide the name of the queue on the Network Print Server and must end with 1, 2, 3 or 4, depend- ing on the port selected to service the print jobs. d Remote cancel model - rcmodel Used for remote printer job removal.

  • Page 156: Configuring Sco Unix For Printing With The Network Print Server

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Configuring SCO UNIX for Printing with the Network Print Server This application note describes the configuration of the printing system on the Santa Cruz Operation’s (SCO) version of the UNIX operating system. For clarity and brevity, the following specific names will be used to represent general devices or concepts.
  • Page 157 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 2. The name of the Network Print Server (OKIPRINTER) and the IP address you wish to assign are in the “/etc/hosts” file of the SCO machine. 3. The IP address of the Network Print Server has been assigned and you are able to telnet to OKIPRINTER successfully.

  • Page 158: Configuring Ibm's Aix Ver.3.X For Printing With The Network Print Server

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 6. Using a text editor (such as vi), add the following entry to the “/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 Network Print Server by issuing the following command: lp -d lj4 filename Configuring IBM's AIX ver.3.x for Printing...
  • Page 159 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • yourqueuename - This is the name of the queue on the Network Print Server and must end with 1 or 2, depending on the port selected to service the print jobs. If FF, LF or NF are the last two letters of the queue name, the job will be converted accord- ingly.

  • Page 160: Configuring Solaris 2.X Or Higher For Printing With The Network Print Server

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide b DESIGNATION HOST for remote jobs - OKIPRINTER This is the name of the Network Print Server. This host name must also be con- tained in the “/etc/hosts” file. c Name of QUEUE on remote printer - your- queuename d NAME of device to add - “any arbitrary name”...
  • Page 161 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • lj4 - The local queue name on the Solaris system to which print jobs that are destined for a printer attached to the Network Print Server will be directed. • OKIPRINTER - The host name of the remote sys- tem which is the Network Print Server.

  • Page 162: Configuring Sun-Os V4.1.X Or Ultrix V4.2 For Printing With The Network Print Server

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 1. Login to the Solaris machine as root. 2. Type: lpsystem -t bsd OKIPRINTER. 3. Type: lpadmin -p lj4 -s OKIPRINTER!yourqueue- name - I any. 4. Type: accept lj4. 5. Type: enable lj4. 6. Try printing by issuing the following command: lp - d lj4 filename Configuring Sun-OS v4.1.x or Ultrix v4.2 for...
  • Page 163 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • yourqueuename - This is the name of the queue on the Network Print Server and must end with 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on the port selected to service the print jobs. If FF, LF or NF are the last two letters of the queue name, the job will be converted accordingly.

  • Page 164: Internet Printing Protocol (Ipp)

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Procedure To configure the Sun-OS or Ultrix machine so that users can spool print jobs to the pcl print queue on the Network Print Server named OKIPRINTER, do the fol- lowing: 1. Login to the Sun-OS or Ultrix machine as root.
  • Page 165 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide With the Network Print Server, there is no configura- tion required. Enter the print server IPP URL as http:// xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:631/ipp/portn, where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the print server and portn is the output port number.

  • Page 166: Lan Manager/Lan Server

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide LAN Manager/LAN Server Introduction LAN Manager/LAN Server Overview This section contains information about the OkiNet for OS/2 utility. This utility allows you to install and config- ure the Network Print Server for your specific environ- ment.

  • Page 167: Installation

    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 you run the installation utility.

  • Page 168: Network Preparation

    Network Print Server. • You must have physical access to an OS/2 file server to host the OKI software utilities. • Write down the serial number and the Ethernet address of your Network Print Server. You can find the information on the test printout.

  • Page 169: Installing The Utilities Software

    Print Server: INSTALL and OkiNet for OS/2. Install The INSTALL utility copies both software utilities to your OS/2 server and registers the OKI application with the OS2.INI file. You will need to run INSTALL one time only. OkiNet for OS/2 The OkiNet for OS/2 utility completes the initial instal- lation of the Network Print Server.

  • Page 170: Running Install

    Install Progress window for errors and recom- mended action. 7. Select Exit. Completing the Installation After the OKI software has been installed, you must do the following: 1. Verify the OS/2 spooler is enabled. LAN Manager/LAN Server...

  • Page 171: Running Okinet For Os/2

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 2. Verify /OS2/DLL is first in the LIBPATH statement in the CONFIG.SYS file. 3. Shut down and restart the OS/2 file server. 4. Run the OkiNet for OS/2 utility to add local ports. Running OkiNet for OS/2 Before you can print via the Network Print Server, you must first add a local printer port to your OS/2 server.

  • Page 172: Creating An Os/2 Printer

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide printout.) The port is indicated by P1, P2, P3, or P4. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the available print servers on the network. 5. Enter a local port name. Highlight the entry field labeled Local Port Name, and enter a name that will help you identify the local printer port.

  • Page 173: Printing A Configuration Sheet

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 5. Configure the printer as you would configure a directly-attached printer. Set the device field to the local port name you created in OkiNet for OS/2. Use the Print Manager to attach queues to the printer you just created.

  • Page 174: Printing In The Os/2 Environment

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Note: In order for the configuration sheet to print correctly, the Network Print Server must determine if the connected printer is a text, PCL, or Post- Script printer. The default is text. If the connected...

  • Page 175: Os/2 2.X And Os/2 Warp

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 4. Change the default print queue to the print queue associated with the Network Print Server. OS/2 Presentation Manager applications which use the default printer now print to the Network Print Server printer. OS/2 2.x and OS/2 Warp...

  • Page 176: Additional Utility Features

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Example: If the Network Print Server is installed on a server named SERVER 1 and assigned the queue name MPX- LPT, the following command issued from an OS/2 com- mand prompt would reassign LPT1: C>NET USE LPT1 \\Server1\MPXLPT...

  • Page 177: Configuring A Print Server

    6. Select Delete. The Cancel button exits the screen without deleting the port. To add additional local ports, follow the Running Oki- Net for OS/2 instructions. Configuring a Print Server OkiNet for OS/2 allows you to change the default con- figuration of the Network Print Server.

  • Page 178: Configuring Parallel Port P1

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide The Network Print Server resets when you select OK to save any of the options, except the Print Configura- tion Sheet option. Configuring Parallel Port P1 Ports P1 must be configured based on the printer you intend to use.

  • Page 179: Restoring Factory Defaults

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • Configuration page print language - The factory default is TEXT. If your Network Print Server is attached to a PostScript or PCL printer, enable the appropriate selection. The Network Print Server configuration sheet prints in the language you select.

  • Page 180: Using Help

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide printer is a PostScript-only printer, you must con- figure the Network Print Server to print the config- uration sheet in PostScript. The configuration sheet prints automatically if the Net- work Print Server fails due to a network protocol error.

  • Page 181: Troubleshooting

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Troubleshooting No Configuration Sheet If the LED turns solid orange due to a network protocol error and no configuration sheet is printed, your printer may be configured for PostScript operation. If so, you must re-configure your printer for standard ASCII text mode so that the configuration sheet can be printed.

  • Page 182: Printing Using Mac Os X (10.1X Or Higher)

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Printing using Mac OS X (10.1x or higher) Introduction In Mac OS X the Chooser has been replaced with Print Center. Print Center is used to install and set up all printers that are to be used under OS X.

  • Page 183: Appletalk Printers

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Once in Print Center there are three ways to set up a printer: AppleTalk, LPR Printers using IP, and USB. Only the first two are discussed here. AppleTalk Printers 1. Select AppleTalk from the selection type.

  • Page 184: Lpr Printers Using Ip

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 4. Select the appropriate PPD file for your printer 5. Click Add. LPR Printers using IP 1. Select LPR Printers using IP from the selection type. 2. A new window appears asking for the printer infor- mation.

  • Page 185: Ethertalk Support For Apple Macintosh

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide EtherTalk Support for Apple Macintosh Introduction EtherTalk Support for Apple Overview This section describes the steps necessary to config- ure the EtherTalk protocol. The following topics are covered in this section: • Setting the Printer Name •...

  • Page 186: Before You Start

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Before You Start 1. Install the Network Print Server hardware if neces- sary and connect the cabling. Instructions for hard- ware installation are found in your printer User's Guide. 2. Write down the serial number and Ethernet address of the Network Print Server.

  • Page 187: Running The Network Print Server Utility

    EtherTalk to a utilities folder on the Macintosh hard drive. 4. Run the Network Print Server utility by double- clicking the OkiLAN 6200e Plus utility icon. Finding the Network Print Server The Zone Selection window contains a list of zones available on the network.

  • Page 188: Selecting A Zone

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 3. Enter a name for the Network Print Server. If you choose a name that is already being used, the Net- work Print Server appends a number to the end of the name. Names can be a maximum of 32 charac- ters long.

  • Page 189: Status

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Status The Status option is accessed by selecting Status from the File pull-down menu. This option displays the status and EtherTalk configuration of the selected printer. Advanced Configuration Options The following configuration options are advanced fea- tures of the Network Print Server utility.
  • Page 190 All ports will be restored to factory defaults. The following Network Print Server variables will restore to default: Name: OKI <serial number> Port <port number> (for single port products, the port number is not shown) Type 1 = LaserWriter...

  • Page 191: Troubleshooting

    This section allows you to troubleshoot problems you may have installing or using the EtherTalk protocol. After trying these suggestions, if you are still having difficulty, call Oki Data Customer Support at 1-800- OKI-DATA (1-800-654-3282). If you have trouble sending data to the printer through your Network Print Server, check the following: •...

  • Page 192: Unable To Print From A Macintosh

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • Verify that the AppleTalk type is LaserWriter. • Verify that the Network Print Server has passed self-test. The status indicator should be solid green. • Check the connections between the Network Print Server and the Macintosh. When the Network Print Server does not appear in the Chooser, it is often caused by a cabling problem.

  • Page 193: Unable To Print A Document

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • Print an Network Print Server configuration sheet to verify language switch settings. Verify the setting is NOT PCL. • Verify the printer’s language setting is NOT PCL. Unable to Print a Document If a document will not print, first check your printer.

  • Page 194: Network Error Messages

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • Verify that the printer is on-line and ready. • Verify that the Network Print Server is configured correctly. • If you suspect any of the cables are bad, swap them with cables you know are working.

  • Page 195: Network Print Server Utility Errors

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Network Print Server Utility Errors Message: AppleTalk network is inaccessible. Recommended Action: Examine network connec- tions and verify AppleTalk is active in the Chooser. Message: Device limit exceeded. First 100 devices will be shown. Recommended Action: There are a maximum of 100 devices.
  • Page 196 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Recommended Action: The device did not respond. If a reset has just taken place, the Network Print Server may not be registered on the network yet. Ver- ify the Network Print Server is powered on. Search the network again to find the device.

  • Page 197: Selecting Your Printer

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Message: There is not enough memory to perform the requested action. Recommended Action: Closing windows or quitting application programs on the Macintosh can make more memory available. Message: This option is not valid while the port is dis- abled.
  • Page 198 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Zones If your AppleTalk network is linked to other networks, zones will appear in the Chooser. Zones are a group- ing of different networks. They can be grouped by physical location. For example, Zone 1 may contain all the printers on the network Group 1, but may also be grouped by logical zones.

  • Page 199: Capturing With A Spooler

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Capturing With a Spooler Spooling Overview To use the Network Print Server with the AppleShare Print Server, follow these steps to capture the Network Print Server. Capturing Without Bypass Capturing 1. Use the Network Print Server utility and do the fol-...

  • Page 200: Capturing With Bypass

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide • Type 1 : LaserWriter • Type 2 : (none) Capturing With Bypass Capture or release without using the Network Print Server utility. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 201: Windows Printing

    OkiLAN 6000 Series print servers support Automatic Object Recognition in this environment. When you install an Oki printer with a Network Printer Server using the Add Printer wizard, click the Sharing tab and make sure Sharing and List in the Directory are selected.

  • Page 202: Okinet Connect For Ip

    OkiNet Connect for TCP/IP is a full featured utility that allows simple, direct, TCP/IP printing from your com- puter to a printer attached to an OKI TCP/IP enabled print server. OkiNet Connect has advantages over other TCP/IP printing options. It allows you to print to print servers that are using Dynamic IP addresses (DHCP).
  • Page 203 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 5. From the list of Available Printer Ports, select OKI OkiNet Connect IP Monitor as the type of port to add and click New Port. Windows Printing...
  • Page 204 Connect, your print job goes directly to the print server port. Notify When Printed This feature provides an alert when your job is active on the printer. This may be useful if the printer is espe- cially busy. Description An optional field where you may list the location or other useful information about the printer port.

  • Page 205: Okinet Connect For Dlc

    Notify When Printed This feature provides an alert when your job is active on the printer. This may be useful if the printer is espe- cially busy. Description An optional field where you may list the location or other useful information about the printer port.

  • Page 206: Using The Windows Nt 4.0 Lpr Print Monitor

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Using the Windows NT 4.0 LPR Print Monitor A Microsoft LPR print monitor is shipped with Windows NT 4.0. This print monitor is not included in the default Windows NT installation; therefore, it needs to be installed.
  • Page 207 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 3. Select Add, then Microsoft TCP/IP printing. 4. Click the Close button. 5. Restart the system. Assign Print Server IP Address Using OkiNet for IP, assign the print server an IP address; for example, 10.10.10.2.
  • Page 208 IP address you assigned to the printer. 6. In the Name of printer or print queue on that server: field, enter the print server output port being used. For example, for port 1 enter P1, for port 2 enter P2, etc.

  • Page 209: Network Print Server Setup For Windows 95/98/Me/Xp

    OkiNet Connect for TCP/IP is a full featured utility that allows simple, direct, TCP/IP printing from your com- puter to a printer attached to an OKI TCP/IP enabled print server. With OkiNet Connect, you can even print to print servers using Dynamic IP addresses (DHCP).
  • Page 210 Add Port under the Details tab. 5. In the Add Port window, select the radio button labeled Other and then select OKI OkiNet Con- nect IP Monitor as the type of port to add. Windows Printing...
  • Page 211 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 6. Click OK. This opens the Add Network Print Server Connect Port screen, which displays a list of all OkiLAN print servers available on the local subnet. 7. If the port you wish to add is listed in the Ports available on local subnet window, select the port name and click Add.

  • Page 212: Okinet Connect For Dlc

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide You can now use OkiNet Connect for TCP/IP. When- ever you print to the printer configured with OkiNet Connect, your print job goes directly to the print server port. Port Settings If you have printing problems while using the OkiNet...

  • Page 213: Output Port Configuration Options

    Add Port under the Details tab. 5. In the Add Port window, select the radio button labeled Other and select OKI OkiNet Connect DLC Monitor as the type of port to add. 6. Click OK. This opens the Add OkiNet Connect Port screen, which displays a list of all OkiNet print servers available on the local subnet.

  • Page 214: Enabling/Disabling

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide 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. Enabling/Disabling To enable or disable protocols on the Network Print Server, select the Protocols tab.

  • Page 215: Regulatory Information

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy. If not installed and used according to the man- ufacturer’s instructions, this equipment may cause interference with radio/TV reception.
  • Page 216 Every effort has been made to ensure that the informa- tion in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to- date. Oki Data assumes no responsibility for the results of errors or omissions beyond its control. Copyright 2002 by Oki Data Americas, Inc. All Rights...
  • Page 217 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Regulatory Information...

  • Page 218: Index

    OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Index Active Directory 201 adding or removing OKI print server class 72 Advanced Configuration Options 189 OkiLAN 6200e utility (EtherTalk) 189 Advanced Management Features 13, 16, 31, 34 OkiNet for NDS 30 OkiNet for TCP/IP 30...
  • Page 219 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Choosing a TCP/IP address 81 Client Nodes 166 Configuration JetAdmin 32 OkiNet for NDS 71 OkiNet for NetWare 46 TCP/IP 81, 100 TCP/IP Network Printing 89 Telnet 121 web 121 Web JetAdmin 34 Configuration Sheet 58, 133, 188...
  • Page 220 189 enable port option 189 error messages 195 finding the OkiLAN 6200e 187 printing a configuration sheet 188 renaming the OkiLAN 6200e printer 187 reset board option 189 restore defaults 189 running 187 selecting a zone 188...
  • Page 221 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide ASCII 94 BINARY 94 BYE 94 CLOSE 94 IMAGE 94 MODE 94 MPUT 94 OPEN 94 PUT 94 QUIT 94 SEND 94 STRU 94 TYPE 94 FTP Troubleshooting 128, 129, 132, 133, 134 GET Community Name (TCP/IP) 107...
  • Page 222 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide iManager 41 INSTALL (LAN Manager/LAN Server) 169, 170 installation 169 running the utility 170 Internet Printing Protocol 164 IP Address 81 assigning 83 BOOTP 83 DHCP 83 gleaning 83 RARP 83 static route entry 83...
  • Page 223 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Language switching 50, 105 Language Switching (NetWare) 49 Line Printer Redirect/Line Printer Daemon 88 Load Balancing 104 Load balancing 30, 48 LPD 93 LPD (Remote Line Printer Daemon) 79 OS X 184 LPR/LPD (Line Printer Redirect/Line Printer Daemon)
  • Page 224 72 configuring the OkiLAN 6200e 71 creating a new OkiLAN 6200e object 68 installing 66, 67 printing with an OkiLAN 6200e print server 69 OkiNet for NetWare 44 configuration options 46 customized views (creating) 59...
  • Page 225 49 resetting the OkiLAN 6200e 58 restoring factory default settings 58 running the utility 45 searching for a specific OkiLAN 6200e 59 SNMP access information 63 view settings (modifying) 60 OkiNet for OS/2 166 configuring a print server 177...
  • Page 226 Regulatory Information 215 Remote Line Printer Daemon 79 Remote LPD Printing 93 Remote Print Queue Name (FF/LF/NF) 89 Resetting 113 Resetting the OkiLAN 6200e in NetWare 58 Restoring Factory Default Settings 58 in NetWare 58 in TCP/IP 113 Routers (in OS/2) 166...
  • Page 227 Sun-OS v4.1.x Application 162 prerequisites 162 procedure 162 TCP/IP 79, 88, 98 configuration overview 79 OkiLAN 6200e Connect for TCP/IP 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213 Telnet 82, 88, 121 Telnet Session starting 120 Timeout Checking 97...
  • Page 228 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Trap Community Name in TCP/IP 107 Trap Destination in TCP/IP 110 Traps 29, 54, 109 SNMP 14 Traps (SNMP) 14 Troubleshooting 191 EtherTalk 191 Macintosh chooser 191 network error messages 194 OkiLAN 6200e utility 195...
  • Page 229 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Verifying Access to the OkiLAN 6200e 87 View settings (modifying) 60 in NetWare 60 in OkiNet for TCP/IP 115 Web Admin Configuration 21 Web Configuration 16 Admin configuration 18 connecting to the OkiLAN 6200e 17...
  • Page 230 OkiLAN 6200e Plus User’s Guide Zone (selecting in EtherTalk) 188 Index...

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