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  • Page 1 WA00970XX 200404 Users Manual SX...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    About PRICOM SX-300U ... 2-2 Software Specification ... 2-2 Hardware Specification ... 2-3 Equipment Explanation ... 2-4 About User Software SX ... 2-6 3, How to Install ... 3-1 Prepare Items... 3-1 How to Connect PRICOM to a Printer ... 3-2...
  • Page 3 Print Using TCP/IP ... 4-1 Quick Setup ... 4-2 Install JC-Print2002 ... 4-6 Users Manual SX Adding Printer Port ... 4-9 Adding JC-Print2002 LPR Port ...4-10 Adding JC-Print2002 IPP Port...4-12 Adding JC-Print2002 Raw (9100) Port ...4-14 Configuring Printer Driver ... 4-16 For Windows 95/98/Me User ...4-16...
  • Page 4 5. Using PRICOM in UNIX/Linux Environment ... 5-1 Configuring IP Address... 5-2 Configuring IP Address by BOOTP ... 5-2 Configuring IP Address by RARP ... 5-3 Users Manual SX Configuring IP Address by ARP ... 5-4 Configuring Host File ... 5-5 Printing by LPD ...
  • Page 5 Configure Using Quick Setup ... 6-11 Configuring Printer Port ...6-17 Printing Mode ... 6-19 Print Server Mode ... 6-19 Remote Printer Mode ... 6-20 7. Macintosh Environment ... 7-1 Setup and Printing ... 7-2 Mac OS 8/9 ... 7-2 Setup AppleTalk Service ...7-2 Printing ...7-3...
  • Page 6 Starting AdminManager ... 8-2 Searching PRICOM Using AdminManager ... 8-4 Users Manual SX Functions of AdminManager ... 8-5 AdminManager Menu Structure ...8-5 Printer Status ...8-6 System Status ...8-6 Configuration Parameters List ...8-7 Configuring PRICOM Using AdminManager ... 8-8 Configuring Print Server ... 8-8 Configurating NetWare...
  • Page 7 Starting PRICOM Monitor SX ... 9-1 Display PRICOM Monitor SX (Character Mode) ... 9-2 Users Manual SX Menu ...9-3 Display PRICOM Monitor SX (Full Mode) ... 9-4 Printer Status Information ...9-4 System Information ...9-5 Menu ...9-5 Options Setting ... 9-6 Status Monitor ...9-6 Display tab ...9-7...
  • Page 8 Question regarding Windows NetBEUI/NetBIOS over TCP/IP 10-8 Error message appears when printing with NetBEUI ...10-8 Questions regarding UNIX/Linux ... 10-8 When test printing with "Red Hat Linux queue creating tool", Users Manual SX characters are mutilated..10-8 Question regarding NetWare ... 10-9 PRICOM can not establish the connection with NetWare ...10-9 PRICOM can not establish the connection with NetWare server (RPRINTER mode) ...10-9...
  • Page 9 User Registration ...1 Users Manual SX...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    PRICOM SX-300U (PRICOM). To correctly and safely use PRICOM please read carefully. PRICOM is a mini print server that connects to a printer using a USB cable. PRICOM can be used anywhere from a small-scale network environment to a large-scale network environment where two or more network protocols are intermingled.
  • Page 11 PC, upgrades, etc. - This manual has been edited very carefully. However, silex technology, Inc. is not responsible for any mistakes included in this manual or any damages, direct or indirect, arising from the use of this manual.

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions - To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using PRICOM. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of the product and on general safety issues. - This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or material damage.
  • Page 13 Keep the cord and cables away from children. They may be injured or receive a shock If PRICOM is detached from the device(s), unplug the power to the device(s) before reconnecting. If the printer has a ground wire, it must be used to prevent electrical shock and power surges. Introduction...
  • Page 14 If PRICOM becomes hot, or you smell smoke, turn off the printer then unplug the power cable and disconnect this device immediately. If a foreign object (liquid, metal) gets into PRICOM, turn off the printer then unplug the power cable and disconnect this device immediately.
  • Page 15 Do not put PRICOM on an unstable location. The product may fall causing injury or damaging the product. Do not put PRICOM in a humid or dusty place. Fire or electric shock may occur. When moving PRICOM, disconnect the power and printer cables. Fire or electric shock may occur. Introduction...
  • Page 16 Users Manual SX Warning The following warnings should be observed during use. When the product will not be used for an extended time, disconnect and unplug the power cable. Verify all cables are connected properly before using PRICOM. Introduction...

  • Page 17: Users Manual Sx

    Users Manual SX 2. About This Product This chapter explains about the PRICOM SX-300U product. The Package Contents The package contains the following, please check items before continuing. 1, Product(PRICOM SX-300U) 2, AC adapter 3, CD(User Software SX) 4, Quick Setup Guide 5, Warrnty booklet About This Product...

  • Page 18: About Pricom Sx-300U

    UNIX, Linux NetWare (3.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x) Macintosh (MacOS 8.6 or newer, MacOSX 10.2 or newer) - When you use PRICOM in a Macintosh environment, you need the printer driver for AppleTalk which is supplied with the printer. NOTE About This Product...

  • Page 19: Hardware Specification

    Users Manual SX Hardware Specification Network Interface -10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (auto-detection): 1 port Printer Interface - USB 1.1(A-Type) Others - Push switch : 1 push switch - LED : 3 LEDs: Status (Orange), 10Base LINK (Green), 100Base LINK (Green). About This Product...

  • Page 20: Equipment Explanation

    Users Manual SX Equipment Explanation This section explains the names of parts and their functions. Side Power connector 10 Mbps LED (Green) 100Mbps LED (Green) Status LED (Orange) <Side> Status LED (Orange) Flashes during data transfer. 10Mbps LED (Green) LED lights while connecting to 10Mbps. 100Mbps LED (Green) LED higths while connecting to 100Mbps.
  • Page 21 5. Hold the push switch (for about 30 seconds). The self test and configuration will then begin. - Do not turn off the printer until the printing of self-test/configuration settings has finished. - The printer must have an internal font for the self-test/configuration settings to print.

  • Page 22: About User Software Sx

    Users Manual SX About User Software SX This section explains about the User Software SX. The cofiguration utility and Users Manual are contained on the bundled CD and can be used in Windows and Macintosh environments. - User Software SX can not be used in UNIX/Linux and NetWare. - Use User Software SX in a browser environment with Internet Explorer 4.0 (SP2) or above.
  • Page 23 This is recommended for initial installation. - Advanced Setup Start or install the management utility "AdminManager", Admin Manager allows detailed PRICOM configuration and manages the printer. - JC-Print2002 Install PRICOM Monitor SX and printing software that enables you to print directly from Windows environment.

  • Page 24: 3, How To Install

    Users Manual SX 3, How to Install This chapter explains how to install PRICOM for printing. - If PRICOM has been used in another network, return it to factory default prior to setup. Prepare Items The following items are required in order to connect PRICOM to a network. Ethernet Hub How to Install Network Cable...

  • Page 25: How To Connect Pricom To A Printer

    Users Manual SX How to Connect PRICOM to a Printer - The following explanation is based on using a printer. - Be sure that PRICOM is powered on prior to powering up the connected USB device. 1. Connect the AC adapter to PRICOM.

  • Page 26: Using Pricom In Windows Environment

    Windows environment. Print Using TCP/IP Following indicates how to print using TCP/IP protocol. - Refer to chapter "2 How to Install" about how to connect PRICOM to printer. - Make sure to install printer driver before you start using PRICOM. NOTE - If you are a WindowsNT/2000/XP user, you can use standard printing function included Windos OS.

  • Page 27: Quick Setup

    Users Manual SX Quick Setup 1. Insert the User Software SX in the CD-ROM drive of your Windows PC. The main menu screen will be displayed. 2. The below screen will be displayed. 3. Quick Setup loads. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Click Setup.
  • Page 28 Users Manual SX 4. Confirm the Software License Agreement. 5. Select PRICOM to be configured. -If the PRICOM does not appear in the list, click Search. You can search for a PRICOM by typing in its Ethernet address directly. NOTE 6.
  • Page 29 Users Manual SX (B) Assign an IP address manually. When you do not have DHCP server in your environment. 7. Verify the configuration parameters. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Assign an optional IP address. Click Next. Assign the optional IP address. Click Next.
  • Page 30 Users Manual SX 11. Setup is complete. Click Yes. Click Finish. -Proceed to install JC-Print2002. JC-Print2002 is a printing software that enables printing directly from Windows. NOTE Using PRICOM in Windows Environment...

  • Page 31: Install Jc-Print2002

    This function enables users to execute printing to printers on the local area network (LAN). Information can be printed at a high speed without spool. -PRICOM Monitor SX You can check the printer status with this monitor. For more details, refer to " 9. PRICOM Monitor SX". 1. Verifying installing method.
  • Page 32 Users Manual SX 2. JC-Print2002 installation wizard will start. 3. Confirm the Software License Agreement. 4. Verify the Destination Directory. -Click Reference to specify the destination directory. NOTE Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Click Next. Read the agrement and click Yes if you accept it.
  • Page 33 Users Manual SX 5. Specify the group name to be registered at the start menu. 6. Begin the installation. 7. Installation is complete. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Click Next. Click Start. Select Yes.. Click Finish.

  • Page 34: Users Manual Sx

    Select the protocol to be used for printing, then click Next to start using the specified printing option. 1. Adding printer port following the JC-Print2002 installation. 2. JC-Print2002 port adding wizard starts, Click Start, then Programs, then JC-Print2002, then JC-Print2002 Port adding.

  • Page 35: Adding Jc-Print2002 Lpr Port

    3. Type in printer port name. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Select Print with LPR (Line Printer Remote). Click Next. Click Next. If you do not want to have a specific name, use the default printer port name. Click Next. 4-10...
  • Page 36 Users Manual SX 4. Verify the configuration. 5. Select the printer you want to use with PRICOM. 6. Port configuration is complete. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Click Finish. Click Next. ŽŸ‚Ö Click Finish. 4-11...

  • Page 37: Adding Jc-Print2002 Ipp Port

    2. Select either Use Internet Explorer configuration, Deactivate proxy server for Internet connection or Configure proxy server manually. 3. Type in URL assigned to PRICOM for Printer URL. PRICOM IPP printer URL is "/ipp" or "/ipp/lp". -If you click Next, you can make sure if specified URL exists..
  • Page 38 Users Manual SX 4. Configure the port name for printing. 5. Verify the configuration. 6. Select the printer you want to use with PRICOM. 7. Configuration is complete. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment If you do not want to have a specific name, use the default printer port name.

  • Page 39: Adding Jc-Print2002 Raw (9100) Port

    -To verify that the specified print server can be access via the 9100 port, click Next. NOTE 3. Type in print port name. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Select Print with Raw mode (TCP/IP 9100). Click Next. Click Next. The default printer port name (RAW_IP address) can be used. Click Next. 4-14...
  • Page 40 Users Manual SX 4. Verify the configuration. 5. Select the printer you want to use with PRICOM. 6. Configuration is complete. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Click Finish. Click Next. Click Finish. 4-15...

  • Page 41: Configuring Printer Driver

    Users Manual SX Configuring Printer Driver This section explains how to configure printer driver. -If you do not configure printer driver, the following error dialog may appear. In this case, click No and configure printer driver by following steps. NOTE For Windows 95/98/Me User 1.
  • Page 42 Users Manual SX 3. Select Disable bidirectional support for this printer. Select Disable bidirectional support for this printer. Click OK. 4. Configuration is complete. Click Apply. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment 4-17...

  • Page 43: For Windows Nt 4.0/2000/Xp/Server 2003 User

    Users Manual SX For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003 User 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printer, then open the printer property. Select Properties. 2. Select Ports. Select Ports. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment 4-18...
  • Page 44 Users Manual SX 3. Configure bidirectional. -If you use Canon Laser Shot Utility [Print Buddy II] and [NetSpot JobMonitor], check in Enable bi- directional support. 4. Configuration is complete. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Check off Enable bidirectional support. Click Apply. 4-19...

  • Page 45: Print Using Generic Function Of Windows

    Control Panel, then Network, then select Services, then click Add, then select Microsoft TCP/IP Printing, then OK. Component is installed. Restart the computer. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printers, then double-click Add Printer. 2. Add Printer 3. Select the printer port.
  • Page 46 Verify the appropriate port is checked. Click Next. Select the printer driver to be used. Click Next. S e l e c t K e e p e x i s t i n g d r i v e r (recommended) or Replace existing driver.
  • Page 47 Users Manual SX 8. Register the Printer name. 9. Select if the printer to be shared or not . 10. Select if you want test print. 11. If the test page is printed properly, configuration is complete. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment If you do not wish to specify the printer name, use the printer name already set.

  • Page 48: Print Using "Lpr Port" Of Windows 2000, Windows Xp Windows Server 2003

    -If you use Windows 2000, click Start, then Settings, then Printers, then double-click Add Printer. NOTE 2. Select the printer to be configured. -If you use Windows 2000, select Local printer and remove the check from Automatically detect and ... NOTE Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Click Next.
  • Page 49 Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Check Create a new port and select Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next. Type in the IP address configured on the PRICOM. Type in lp. Click OK. Select the printer driver to be used. Click Next. 4-24...
  • Page 50 6. Verify the printer driver. 7. Register the printer name. 8. Select if the printer will be shared or not . -If the printer is shared with other computers in the same network, select Shared as. NOTE Using PRICOM in Windows Environment...
  • Page 51 Users Manual SX 9. Select if you want a test print. Click Next. 10. Verify the configuration. Click Finish. 11. If the test page is printed properly, configuration is complete. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment 4-26...

  • Page 52: Print Using "Standard Tcp/Ip Port" Of Windows 2000, Windows Xp And Windows Server 2003

    -If you use Windows 2000, click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, then Printers, then Add Printer. NOTE 2. Select the printer to be configured. -If you use Windows 2000, select Local Printer and remove the check from Automatically detect and... NOTE Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Click Next.
  • Page 53 Users Manual SX 3. Select the printer port. 4. Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard will be started. 5. Add TCP/IP Printer Port . Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Check Create a new port and select Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next.
  • Page 54 Users Manual SX 6. Identify the device type. 7. Type in the port information. (A) Raw Mode -Click OK, the screen 6 will be displayed, then click Next. NOTE Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Check Custom and click Settings. Click Next. Select Raw.
  • Page 55 NOTE 8. Verify the configuration. 9. Select the printer driver. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Select LPR. Type in lp and check LPR Byte Counting Enabled. Click OK. Click Finish. Select the printer driver to be used. Click Next. 4-30...
  • Page 56 10. Verify the printer driver. -When installing the latest driver, select Replace existing driver. NOTE 11. Register the Printer name. 12. Select the printer will be shared or not. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Select Keep existing printer driver (recommended) or Replace existing driver.
  • Page 57 Users Manual SX 13. Select if you want test print. 14. Verify the configuration. 15. If the test page is printed properly, configuration is complete. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Select Yes. Click Next. Click Finish . 4-32...

  • Page 58: Print Using "Ipp Port" Of Windows 2000, Wiondows Xp Windows Server 2003

    -If you use Windows 2000, click Start, then Settings, then Printers, then double-click Add Printer. NOTE 2. Select the printer to be configured. -If you use Windows 2000, select Network Printer. NOTE Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Click Next. Select A network printer or a printer attached to another computer.
  • Page 59 Ex.): When IP address is “192.168.20.185”, http://192.168.20.185/ipp/lp or http://192.168.20.185/ipp 4. Select the printer driver. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on the home/office network. Specify URL or PRICOM IP address. Click Next.
  • Page 60 Users Manual SX 5. Configure the default printer. 6. Configuration is complete. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Select if you want to use this printer as a default printer. Click Next. Click Finish. 4-35...

  • Page 61: Print Using Netbeui, Netbios Over Tcp/Ip

    Microsoft , then NetBEUI to add NetBEUI. If File and printer sharing for Microsoft Network NOTE is not in the current network component list, click Services, then File and printer for Microsoft Network to add File and printer sharing for Microsoft Network.
  • Page 62 Users Manual SX <NetBIOS over TCP/IP> Make sure that TCP/IP and Microsoft network client are added to Network of Windows 95/98/Me and verify if NetBIOS over TCP/IP is usable at TCP/IP properties. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel. 2.
  • Page 63 Users Manual SX For Windows NT 4.0 User <NetBEUI> Make sure that Workstation, NetBIOS interface and NetBEUI protocol are added to Network of Windows NT 4.0. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network. 3. Verify that Workstation and NetBIOS interface are added to the Services. -If Workstation is not in the Network Service list, click Add, then select Workstation to add Workstation.

  • Page 64: For Windows 2000 User

    Users Manual SX For Windows 2000 User <Net BEUI> Make sure that NetBEUI protocol and Microsoft network shared service are added to the Network of the Windows 2000. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, then Network and Internet Connection. 2.

  • Page 65: For Windows Xp/Server 2003 User

    Users Manual SX For Windows XP/Server 2003 User Make sure that NetBIOS is configured in Internet protocol (TCP/IP) and Microsoft Network Client is added to Network. 1. Click start, then Settings, then Control Panel, then Network and Internet Connection, then Network Connection. 2.
  • Page 66 Users Manual SX 4. Verify that Microsoft Network Client is added. -When you use TCP/ IP protocol in Windows XP, click Local Area Connection Properties, then Advanced, then remove the check from Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment 4-41...

  • Page 67: Print Using Netbeui, Netbios Over Tcp/Ip

    3. Select the printer. 4. Display printer configuration screen. 5. Printer add wizard to be started. Follow the instructions given by the wizard to complete configuration. If you get the printer test page, adding printer is complete. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment Double-click the computer (PRICOM).

  • Page 68: About Netbeui, Netbios Over Tcp/Ip

    Ex.) : PRICOM Ethernet address: 00:80:92:34:c0:19 This section explains about the structure of NetBEUI work group installed in PRICOM. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment \\Pr34c019: Computer (PRICOM) \\Pr34c019\prn1: Printer \\Pr34c019\report\ConfigReport.txt: Settings report (read only) \\Pr34c019\report\Status.txt: Diagnostic report (read only) \\Pr34c019\report\HardReport.txt:...
  • Page 69 Users Manual SX - Configuration report Outputs the internal information in the PRICOM when activated. - System status report Outputs the information on PRICOM status when activated. - Initial configuration file With the initialization file, Work group name and IP address can be described. Use editor like memo pad to edit and save files in the overwrite mode.

  • Page 70: Using Pricom In Unix/Linux Environment

    Users Manual SX 5. Using PRICOM in UNIX/Linux Environment This chapter explains how to configure PRICOM in a UNIX/Linux environment and how to print using LPD and FTP. For further information not covered in this manual, refer to the manual of the workstation you use.

  • Page 71: Configuring Ip Address

    2. Add following configuration to /etc/inetd.conf. bootps dgram udp wait root /etc/bootpd bootpd 3. Reboot inetd. kill -1 1 4. Reset PRICOM and printer. Using PRICOM in UNIX/Linux Environment # Target hardware type is ETHERNET # Target hardware address # Target IP address...

  • Page 72: Configuring Ip Address By Rarp

    The below shows an example of IP address configuration by UNIX RARP server. Example: Ethernet address is “00809200110f”, IP address is “192.168.10.100” and host name is “pbox”. 1. Add following configuration to /etc/ethers. 00:80:92:00:11:0f 192.168.10.100 2. Reboot RARPD. rarpd -a 3. Reset PRICOM and printer. Using PRICOM in UNIX/Linux Environment #pbox...

  • Page 73: Users Manual Sx

    Users Manual SX Configuring IP Address by ARP Register the combination of IP address and Ethernet address on ARP table and execute PING. IP address configured in this method is temporary and will not be registered to PRICOM. Be sure to register IP address by TELNET or utility. Example: Ethernet address is “00809200110f”, IP address is “192.168.10.100”...

  • Page 74: Configuring Host File

    192.168.10.98 192.168.10.99 192.168.10.100 3. Switch on printer. Verify the network connection by using ping command. # ping pbox -If there is no response or error is indicated, there may be problems with IP address configuration, host file editing or network status. Contact network administrator.

  • Page 75: Printing By Lpd

    This section explains how to print using LPD protocol of TCP/IP. For further information on “lpr” and “lp” commands, refer to your workstation manual. LPD protocol: LPD (Line Printer Daemon) is a protocol that enables you to execute printing to a printer on the NOTE network.

  • Page 76: Using Pricom In Solaris Environment

    1-2 Register print server name. Example: Register the print queue name by “pboxlp”: # lpadmin -p pboxlp -m netstandard -o protocol=bsd (Print queue name) -The “lp” following “:” represents PRICOM remote printer name.. NOTE 1-3 Enable print queue. #/usr/sbin/accept pboxlp...
  • Page 77 Depending on the timing or Solaris specification, canceling attempt will fail. 4. Check the printer status 4-1 Use “lpstat” to verify the printer status. # lpstat -p pboxlp -Depending on the UNIX specification, the command will fail to correctly display the printer status. Using PRICOM in UNIX/Linux Environment...

  • Page 78: Solaris 2.3X-2.5X

    Example: Register the print queue name “pboxlp”: #/usr/sbin/lpadmin -p pboxlp -s pbox!lp (Name of print queue) (Name of the host) ( Name of logical printer) When using csh, replace “/!” or “\!” with “!”. The “lp” following “!” represents the name of the PRICOM logical printer.
  • Page 79 When running PRICOM with Solaris 2.x, following limits occurs due to Solaris specifications. 1) If, after starting printing, the printer becomes off line and cannot receive data for quite a while, timeout occurs on the Solaris side and when the printing continues (re-connection).the first page will be sent again.

  • Page 80: Running Pricom In Hp-Ux 9.X/10.X Environment

    Example: Register the print queue name as “pboxlp”: #/usr/lib/lpadmin -ppboxlp -mrmodel -ormpbox (Print queue name) (Remote printer name) -The “lp” following “-orp” represents the name of PRICOM remote printer. NOTE Using PRICOM in UNIX/Linux Environment (Host name) -orplp -ocmrcmodel -osmrsmodel -ob3 -v/dev/null...
  • Page 81 # cancel pboxlp- <job number> 5. Check the printer status 5-1 Use the “lpstat” to verify the printer status. # lpstat -p pboxlp -Depending on UNIX specification, the command may fail to display the printer status correctly. NOTE Using PRICOM in UNIX/Linux Environment...

  • Page 82: Using Setnetlp Tool

    These are already registered to /etc/hosts and to be registered by “pboxlp” as a queue name. 1. Log in by root and execute /usr/sbin/setnetlp. Below menu will be displayed. Select [1) Add Printer] 2. The below menu will be displayed. Select [1) LP destination name:]...
  • Page 83 Users Manual SX 3. Registered printer list will be displayed. Type in printer name to be configured following [Please enter a lp destination name:]. 4. Select [2) Remote System name]. Type in the IP address configured to PRICOM, or the host name registered to /etc/hosts after [Please enter a remote system name/ IP address:].
  • Page 84 Users Manual SX 6. Select [4) Local Model Script]. Model file list and prompt will be displayed. Type in model file name to be configured following [Please enter a model file:]. [PS.nlio] that is generally used by Japanese postscript is used for this example. -Select “LIPS4 (LIPS3)”...
  • Page 85 8. Make sure that the machine is not performing printing sequence, and then type in “y”. 9. This completes the printer addition procedure. Press [Return] key. 10. The display returns to registration confirmation screen. Enter “q” twice to quit the setnetlp tool.
  • Page 86 To print Japanese text file, the following options are required. (For further information, refer to HP- UX manual.) Character code To delete printer registered, the below command should be typed. #/usr/sbin/setnetlp –x <destination> NOTE <destination> is a registered printer name.

  • Page 87: Using Pricom In Aix 4.X.x Environment

    Name of the queue on the remote server [lp] Type of print spooler on the remote server [BSD] Printer name description on the remote server [any comment] -“lp” in the “Queue name on the remote server” line is PRICOM remote printer name. NOTE Using PRICOM in UNIX/Linux Environment...
  • Page 88 3-1 Use the “cancel” command to cancel the current print job request. # cancel pboxlp- <job number> 4. Check the printer status. 4-1 Use the “lpstat” to verify the printer status. -Depending on UNIX specification, the command may fail to display the printer status correctly. Using PRICOM in UNIX/Linux Environment 5-19...

  • Page 89: Using Pricom In Bsd Unix Environment

    :sd=/usr/spool/pboxlp:\ :lf=/usr/spool/pboxlp/pboxlp_errs: <Description of parameters> (1) Describes the printer name. (2) lp: Device file name to connect printer. No name designation required on the network. rm: remote printer host name. Type the host name registered to /etc/hosts file. rp: Remote printer name.
  • Page 90 # lprm -Ppboxlp <job number> 4. Check the printer status. 4-1 The printer status can be checked by using “lpq” command. -Certain UNIX specifications fail to display the status correctly. -lpq short format is UNIX compatible but the long format is specific to PRICOM to display the printer status.

  • Page 91: Using Pricom In Linux Environment

    :sd=/usr/spool/pboxlp:\ :lf=/usr/spool/pboxlp/pboxlp_errs: <Description of parameters> (1) Describes the printer name. (2) lp: Device file name to connect printer. No name designation required on the network. rm: Host name for the remote printer Type the host name registered to /etc/hosts file.
  • Page 92 4-1 The printer status can be checked by using “lpq” command. -Certain Linux specifications fail to display the status correctly. -Short format of lpq is UNIX compatible but the long format to show the printer state is a specific to the PRICOM.

  • Page 93: Using Print Queue Creation Tool Of Red Hat Linux

    3. Click Name and alias, then type pboxlp in Printer name, then click Add. 4. Type pboxlp in Alias, then click OK. 5. Click Printer type, then select LPD. Type pbox in the server and lp in the printer. 6. Select Printer driver and Printer option that correspond with your operating environment.

  • Page 94: Using The Print Queue Creation Tool Of Turbo Linux

    3-3-1 Type “pbox” in Host name. 3-3-2 Type “lp” in Queue name. 3-4 Click Change in Printer type, then select the printer driver that corresponds with your operating environment. 3-5 Select Paper size and Color depth that correspond with your operating environment.

  • Page 95: Printing Using Ftp

    PRICOM is provided with 3 logical directories for correct printing and should be transferred by [cd] command. To print a file using a printer driver, go to “lp” directory; to print a text file, <PRICOM logical directory structure> Using PRICOM in UNIX/Linux Environment...

  • Page 96: Printing

    “root” is used in “User”. When the “User” name is “root”, type the password configured in environment settings. Example: To log in to a printer whose host name is “pbox” (or to log in to a printer having IP address “192.168.10.100”).
  • Page 97 3. Changing transfer mode. -There are two kinds for transfer mode. One is “ASCII” mode converts LF code to CR+LF code, the other is “BINARY” mode transfers file contents. To transfer binary-converted file from the printer NOTE driver, configure the transfer mode to “BINARY” (otherwise, ASCII mode is used).

  • Page 98: Checking The Status

    -By using “stat” of "quote" command, IP address, use name for log in and transfer mode can be verified. NOTE -By specifying the directory (lp) following “stat”, the printer status can be checked. Example: To display the Ethernet board status. ftp>quote stat...

  • Page 99: Using Pricom In Netware

    This chapter explains how to configure PRICOM and NetWare server to print from a NetWare environment. -For how to connect to PRICOM to printer, Refer to chapter 2. -Make sure the Novell client software has already been installed on the client and NetWare server is on the network.

  • Page 100: Printing In Netware Environment

    Users Manual SX Printing in NetWare Environment Verifying NetWare Environment When printing from a NetWare client, configuration may vary depending on NetWare environment. For further information, contact your network administrator. When the client is connected to the NetWare server using bindery mode: go to 6.3 When the client machine is connected to the NetWare server using NDS mode: go to 6.11...

  • Page 101: Using Bindery Mode

    Users Manual SX Using Bindery Mode Configuration Using Quick Setup 1. Insert the User Software SX in the CD-ROM drive of your Windows PC. The main menu screen will be displayed. 2. The below screen will be displayed. 3. Quick Setup loads. Using PRICOM in NetWare Select Setup.
  • Page 102 Users Manual SX 4. Confirm the Software License Agreement. 5. Select PRICOM to be configured. -If PRICOM does not appear in the list, click Search. You can search PRICOM by typing in Ethernet address directly. NOTE Using PRICOM in NetWare Read the agreement and click Yes if you accept it.
  • Page 103 Users Manual SX 6. Assign an IP address. When you have DHCP server in your environment. (A) Obtain an IP address from DHCP server automatically. (B) Assign an IP address manually. When you do not have a DHCP server in your environment. Using PRICOM in NetWare Select Get IP address automatically.
  • Page 104 Users Manual SX 7. Configure NetWare. 8. Select the operation mode of the NetWare server. 9. Select the file server to create a print queue. -The next screen to be displayed vary depending on NetWare server selected. NetWare 3 or below will go to ->10 (A) NetWare 4 or above will go to ->10 (B) -When NetWare 4 or above file server is selected, print server mode will be automatically selected.
  • Page 105 Users Manual SX 10(A) Select printing mode. <NetWare 3 or below> <Remote printer mode> <Print server mode> Select print server. Type print queue name. Type print queue name. 10(B).Type print queue name. <NetWare 4 or above> Type the print queue name.
  • Page 106 Users Manual SX 11. Verify the configuration parameters. 12. Setup is complete. Using PRICOM in NetWare Click Execute. Select No. Click Finish.

  • Page 107: Configuring Printer Port

    Users Manual SX Configuring Printer Port This section explains how to configure a printer port to printer in Windows 95/98/Me. Screens will vary in Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printer. Open the Properties of printer you use.
  • Page 108 Users Manual SX 3. Assign a print queue to the printer port. 4. Configure spool settings. 5. Configuration is complete. Click OK and close Properties. Now, the printer can be used in NetWare environment. Execute test print and confirm if it's printed properly.

  • Page 109: Using Nds Mode

    Users Manual SX Using NDS Mode Configure Using Quick Setup 1. Insert the User Software SX in the CD-ROM drive of your Windows PC. The main menu screen will be displayed. 2. The below screen will be displayed. 3. Quick Setup loads. Using PRICOM in NetWare Select Setup.
  • Page 110 Users Manual SX 4. Confirm the Software License Agreement. 5. Select PRICOM to be configured. -If PRICOM does not appear in the list, click Search. You can search for a PRICOM by typing in an Ethernet address directly. NOTE Using PRICOM in NetWare Read the agreement and click Yes if you accept it.
  • Page 111 Users Manual SX 6. Assign an IP address. When you have DHCP server in your environment (A) Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server automatically. (B) Assign an IP address manually. When you do not DHCP server in your environment. Using PRICOM in NetWare Select Get IP address automatically.
  • Page 112 -The next screen to be displayed vary depending on if NDS supported or not. NDS supported will go to ->10 (A) NDS not suported will go to ->10 (B) -When NDS non-support, remote printer mode will be automatically selected. Using PRICOM in NetWare Click Yes.
  • Page 113 Users Manual SX 10(A).Select printing mode. <NDS support> Click Next. <Only remote printer mode appear> Select print server. Type print queue name. Using PRICOM in NetWare 6-15...
  • Page 114 Users Manual SX 10(B). Select the print server. 11. Verify the configuration parameters. 12. Configuration is complete. Using PRICOM in NetWare <NDS not supported> Select the print server. Click Next. Type the print queue name. Click Next. Click Execute. Select No. Click Finish.

  • Page 115: Configuring Printer Port

    Configuring Printer Port This section explains how to configure printer port to printer in Windows 95/98/Me. For configuring printer port in Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, refer to the below description. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printer. Open the Properties of printer you use.
  • Page 116 Users Manual SX 3. Assign a print queue to the printer port. 4. Configure spool settings. 5. Configuration is complete. Click OK and close Properties. Now, the printer can be used in NetWare environment. Execute test print and confirm that it's printed properly.

  • Page 117: Printing Mode

    Users Manual SX Printing Mode This section explains about print server mode and remote printer mode. Print Server Mode When PRICOM is used in print server mode, no other print server (PC on NetWare server or a PC exclusively used for print server) is required. PRICOM operates in the following way when in the print server mode.

  • Page 118: Remote Printer Mode

    Users Manual SX Remote Printer Mode When using PRICOM in remote printer mode, other print servers (PC on NetWare server or a PC exclusively used for print server) are required. This mode makes use of NetWare normal printing feature (PSERVER.EXE/PSERVER.NLM). Printing in remote printer mode proceeds as follows.

  • Page 119: Macintosh Environment

    This section explains how to make a detailed setup and change settings for PRICOM using AdminManager. PRICOM must be setup prior to printing in a Macintosh environment. - Refer to chapter 2 How to connect PRICOM to printer. - PRICOM supports printing from a Macintosh/Power Macintosh series PC.

  • Page 120: Setup And Printing

    Setup and Printing This section explains how to use setup and AppleTalk. - The setup method may be different depending on the Macintosh used. For details, please refer to the Macintosh manual. Mac OS 8/9 Setup AppleTalk Service 1. Click Apple menu - Control panel - then choose AppleTalk and select Ethernet.

  • Page 121: Printing

    Printing - The printer must support postscript printing in order to print from a Macintosh. 1. From Apple menu select Chooser. 2. Select the driver of the printer connected PRICOM and (if there is a zone) choose the zone name to which PRICOM belongs.

  • Page 122: Mac Os X

    Users Manual SX Mac OS X Enable the Apple Talk Service Click Apple menu - System environmental setup - then choose Network, check the Apple Talk tab to use Apple Talk, and then click Apply Now. Macintosh Environment...

  • Page 123: Printing

    Printing - The printer must support postscript printing in order to print from a Macintosh. Click Finder - Application - Utilities - Print Center - then choose printer list and select the printer connected to PRICOM. - If the printer connected to PRICOM...

  • Page 124: Setup The Tcp/Ip (Mactcp) Protocol

    Setup the TCP/IP (MacTCP) Protocol To set up the PRICOM, use the bundled CD. This section explains how to make a detailed setup. Configure the TCP/IP(Mac TCP) Protocol In order to set up PRICOM, it is necessary to have TCP/IP (MacTCP) available to use on the Macintosh.

  • Page 125: Installing And Using Adminmanager

    Installing and Using AdminManager AdminManager (Macintosh) is used to setup PRICOM in a Macintosh environment. - OpenTransport J-1.1.2 or newer is required. If OpenTransport J-1.1.2 is not installed please download it from the Apple webpage and install. - Since AdminManager (Macintosh) uses the TCP/IP protocol, TCP/IP (MacTCP) must be installed. 1.
  • Page 126 3. Click Yes, if you agree to the license agreement. - If you do not agree to the license agreement you cannot use our PRICOM. 4. Verify the installation destination and click Next. 5. Select Yes then click Finish. - Installation of AdminManager can be completed by selecting the NO button.
  • Page 127 6. From the reference result list of AdminManager, choose the desired server and click the setting button. 7. Configure each item of the PRICOM from the configuration screens of Admin Manager. - Refer to the Appendix for information on the configuration items in AdminManager. NOTE Macintosh Environment Users Manual SX...

  • Page 128: Printing Using Rendezvous

    It is possible to print from a Macintosh using Rendezvous. Rendezvous is supported in MacOS X Ver10.2.3 and newer. -In order to print from a MAC, the printer must support postscript printing. 1. From HDD of the Macintosh, select - Utility - and then select Print Center.
  • Page 129 3. Change the protocol to Rendezvous. After a while, a port list with PRICOM will be displayed. 4. Choose the port with the printer connected to PRICOM to complete the printing setup. The printing setup is complete. Verify it works correctly by sending a test document (for example from Apple Text).

  • Page 130: Functions For Configuration

    By using AdminManager, you can specify or modify PRICOM detail a configuration. AdminManager also has convenient additional features such as, remote rebooting, self- diagnostic printing, printer status monitoring and NetWare queuing wizard. -Remote rebooting and remote self-diagnostic printing may not be available on some PRICOM models.

  • Page 131: Starting Adminmanager

    Users Manual SX Starting AdminManager 1. Insert the User Software SX in the CD-ROM drive. The main menu screen will be displayed. 2. The screen below will be displayed. 3. Installation confirmation screen will be displayed. -If you intend to use the AdminManager frequently, select Installing AdminManager in your NOTE Functions for Configuration Click Setup.
  • Page 132 Users Manual SX 4. Confirm the Software License Agreement. 5. AdminManager will start. Functions for Configuration Read the agreement and click Yes if you accept it.

  • Page 133: Searching Pricom Using Adminmanager

    -Before assigning an IP address, verify PRICOM Ethernet address. The address can be found on the self-diagnostic print sheet. (e.g. 00:80:92:34:c0:19) NOTE -Restart process of AdminManager may not work depending on printer type. In that case, switch off and on the printer power. Functions for Configuration...

  • Page 134: Users Manual Sx

    Version display Functions for Configuration Item Search PRICOM in the network. Quit the AdminManager. Display the printer status monitor Display the system status monitor Display PRICOM internal configuration information. Configure various parameters of PRICOM Start PRICOM Web site Start TELNET...

  • Page 135: Printer Status

    Users Manual SX Printer Status You can monitor the status of printer connected to PRICOM by AdminManger. You can also specify the refresh time of printer status on the environment configuration screen. -Printer status may not be obtained properly depending on the printer model.

  • Page 136: Configuration Parameters List

    Users Manual SX Configuration Parameters List The list of PRICOM configuration parameters will appear. These parameters can be printed to file. -The displayed contents may vary depending on PRICOM used. Functions for Configuration...

  • Page 137: Configuring Pricom Using Adminmanager

    Users Manual SX Configuring PRICOM Using AdminManager Configuring Print Server Click Settings, then Print Server Configuration for detail of configuration. When PRICOM is protected with the password, password input screen will be displayed. - Default password is nothing(Blank) and default User name is "root". NOTE - By checking Guest user, you can view configuration parameters, but cannot change the information.

  • Page 138: Configurating Netware

    Users Manual SX Configurating NetWare Creating NetWare Queue A NetWare object necessary to use PRICOM in the bindery emulation mode or NDS context mode can be created. -To control NetWare object, the Novell client software is required. -AdminManager does not show “Create NetWare queue” icon and option if the Novell client software is not installed.
  • Page 139 Users Manual SX 2. Configure NetWare. 3. Select the NetWare server operation mode. 4. Select the file server name to create a print queue. -The next screens to be displayed may vary depending on the NetWare server selected. NetWare3 or below will go to -> 5 (A) NetWare4 or above will go to ->...
  • Page 140 Users Manual SX 5(A). Select printing mode <NetWare 3 or below> < Remote printer mode> Select print server. Type print queue name. 5(B). Type print queue name. <NetWare4 or above> Functions for Configuration Select the PSERVER Mode. <Print server mode >...
  • Page 141 Users Manual SX 6. Verify the configuration parameters. 7. Configuration is complete. Functions for Configuration Click Execute. Click Finish. 8-12...

  • Page 142: Using Pricom Via Bindery Mode: Configuring Print Port

    Using PRICOM via bindery mode: Configuring print port This section explains how to configure printer port tp printer in Windows 95/98/Me. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printers. Open the Properties of printer you use. 2. Move to Details. Functions for Configuration Select Properties of the printer to be used.
  • Page 143 Users Manual SX 3. Assign a printer queue to printer print port. 4. Configure spool settings. 5. Configuration is complete. Click OK and close Properties. Now, PRICOM can be used in NetWare environment. Functions for Configuration Select the print queue to use.

  • Page 144: Using Pricom Via Nds Mode

    Users Manual SX Using PRICOM via NDS mode. 1. Click Create NetWare queue. -To run the NetWare queue creation wizard, alternatively click Configuration, then Create NetWare queue in the AdminManager menu. NOTE 2. Configure NetWare. Click Next. Functions for Configuration 8-15...
  • Page 145 -The next screen to be displayed may vary depending on NDS support availability. NDS support will go to -> 5 (A) NDS non-support will go to -> 5 (B) -When NDS non-support, remote printer mode will be automatically selected. Functions for Configuration Select NDS Mode.
  • Page 146 Users Manual SX 5(A). Select rhe printing mode. <NDS support> Click Next. <Remote printer mode> <Print server mode> Select print server. Type print queue name. Type print queue name. Functions for Configuration 8-17...
  • Page 147 Users Manual SX 5(B). Select the printer server.<NDS non-support> 6. Verify the configuration parameters. 7. Configuration is complete. Functions for Configuration Select print server. Click Next. Type print queue name. Click Next. Click Execute. Click Finish. 8-18...

  • Page 148: Using Pricom Via Nds Connection: Configuring Print Port

    Using PRICOM via NDS connection: Configuring print port This section explains how to configure printer port to printer in Windows 95/98/Me. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printers. Open the Properties of printer you use. 2. Move to Details. Functions for Configuration Select Properties of the printer to be used.
  • Page 149 Users Manual SX 3. Assign a print queue to printer print port. 4. Configure spool settings. 5. Configuration is complete. Click OK and close Properties. Now, PRICOM can be used in NetWare environment. Functions for Configuration Select the print queue to use.

  • Page 150: Configuring Pricom Via Web Browser

    This section explains how to access PRICOM webpage by using a Web browser. PRICOM has HTTP which enables you to check or change PRICOM configuration and check the printer status. -An IP address must be assigned to PRICOM before using a Web browser.

  • Page 151: Display Pricom Webpage

    Users Manual SX Display PRICOM Webpage To display the Webpage of the PRICOM to be configured, follow one of the following steps. Displaying the webpage from AdminManager Select PRICOM to be configured from the AdminManager list, then click Configuration, then Configuration via Web browser. Displaying the webpage from Web browser Enter the IP address assigned to the PRICOM into the Web browser.

  • Page 152: Configuration Via The Webpage

    Display the status of the system Set up various parameters of the PRICOM Set up E-Mail receiving function Set up E-Mail transmitting function Set up the PRICOM Web page display Reboot the PRICOM Restore the PRICOM to factory settings Display silex technology, Inc. homepage 8-23...

  • Page 153: Configuring Pricom Using Telnet

    Users Manual SX Configuring PRICOM using TELNET Since TELNET protocol is embedded in PRICOM, TELNET supplied with UNIX machine or PC TCP/IP software can be used to configure PRICOM in detail. -An IP address needs to be assigned before using TELNET. -You need to log in as root user to configure by TELNET.

  • Page 154: Pricom Monitor Sx

    9. PRICOM Monitor SX About PRICOM Monitor SX The PRICOM Monitor SX is a real time printer status monitor. The PRICOM Monitor SX will display printer status on your PC screen using Pop-up messages. The Pop-up messages can be displayed in character mode or full mode.

  • Page 155: Display Pricom Monitor Sx (Character Mode)

    Display PRICOM Monitor SX (Character Mode) Printer status can be displayed by character animation and words in a balloon. Characters - Animation displays printer status. - You can select which character to be used from four choices. NOTE Printer status messages - The following status messages are examples of what can be displayed: - The printer is printing.

  • Page 156: Users Manual Sx

    Version information Finish PRICOM Monitor SX Users Manual SX Description Displays printer status by window Switches the character to be displayed. You can select a character to be displayed among four characters. Always display the PRICOM Monitor SX in front. However, when another window is set to display in front it may displace the PRICOM Monitor SX.

  • Page 157: Display Pricom Monitor Sx (Full Mode)

    Display PRICOM Monitor SX (Full Mode) The printer status can be displayed in a standard window. The Printer Information window will display the printing and communication status by animation and in text. It will also display the PRICOM model number.

  • Page 158: System Information

    System Information The system information screen will display the PRICOM configuration information. Menu M enu Display in character mode Display the printer status by character Always display in front Display M inimize Finish Utility Configuration options Help Version information PRICOM Monitor SX...

  • Page 159: Options Setting

    Select this option to constantly monitor the printer status. - Monitor status only when printing Select this option to monitor the printer status only while printing using a JC-Print2002 port. When the printing data transmission is complete, the status monitoring window will be automatically deactivated.

  • Page 160: Display Tab

    - Icon after recovering from popup condition By checking this, the PRICOM Monitor SX will be minimized and placed in the task bar after the printer event is closed. - Always display in front Checking this will cause the PRICOM Monitor SX to always be displayed on top.

  • Page 161: Character

    - Select character Select the character desired to inform you of printer status. - Display balloon when status change occurred Check this option to have the printer status described in a balloon when a printer status change occurs. - Close balloon automatically Check this option to close the balloon automatically after the specified time.

  • Page 162: 10. Faq

    Users Manual SX 10. FAQ This chapter gives answers to possible questions you may experience while installing PRICOM. Legend; CHECK Make sure to verify the listed items to identify the problem. SOLUTION Find the trouble shooting procedure for resolution. Further, please visit our web site (www.silex.jp) for the most latest product FAQ and support information.

  • Page 163: Pricom Is Not Found Even After Searching In The Configuration Utility (Quick Setup, Adminmanager) Or Pricom Is Not Recognized On The Network

    CHECK1 Check the followings and retry the configuration. -Verify that the printer for an internal PRICOM is turned on or the PRICOM power is turned on. -Print the self-diagnostic and configuration report. If NG is printed, refer to "NG is printed in the diagnostic report."...

  • Page 164: Unable To Print Self-Diagnostic Report

    CHECK Check if the following applies before turning on PRICOM or printer. -Check the proper connection between PRICOM and printer when you find NG in ROM or RAM. -If you find NG in EEPROM check, then you may have improper connection between PRICOM and printer or improper Dip switch settings.

  • Page 165: Communication Error Occurs While Configuring Ip Address

    Communication error occurs while configuring IP address CHECK -Make sure that the printer is activated, also that the cable/ HUB port is not defective. -Send PING command from MS-DOS to verify the proper communication between your PC and other PCs in the network.

  • Page 166: Question While Printing

    CHECK3 Printing data such as text may not be printed due to the nonexistence of eject command. In such case, verify if the printer job lights, push off-line button, and then the Eject button to eject the data. -Windows, NetWare, UNIX.

  • Page 167: Question Regarding Tcp/Ip

    The Destination printer port of printer driver may not have been configured properly. Click Printer at Properties, then Details, then check the printer port name of PRICOM at Print to the following port. The port name is indicated "JC-Print2002 LPR Port" or "JC-Print2002 IPP Port"...

  • Page 168: Error During Printing

    If you try to print while other users are printing large data (e.g. many pages or color pages with high resolution), the printer is unable to accept your print job until the ongoing print is finished. If the waiting time of your print job exceeds a certain limit, a time out occurs, which causes the error message.

  • Page 169: Question Regarding Windows Netbeui/Netbios Over Tcp/Ip

    SOLUTION Select RAW print queue in the printer driver, print "ASCII Test Page" which can be processed without printer driver. If the printing is processed properly, there may be a problem with your printer driver. Contact your printer manufacturer for the appropriate LINUX printer driver information.

  • Page 170: Users Manual Sx

    PRICOM can not establish the connection with NetWare server (RPRINTER mode) CHECK1 Click Print server, then Printer list, then Current status on NetWare server to verify if the PRICOM is operating properly. CHECK2 Make sure that the Print Server Name specified on the PRICOM is the same as that of the print server operating on your file server.
  • Page 171 SOLUTION Verify that the following parameters in PRICOM consistent with those in the NetWare server. * File server name (when the file server is specified) * Printer name (NetWare printer name) * Print server name * Log in password 10-10...

  • Page 172: Question Regarding Macintosh

    Users Manual SX Question regarding Macintosh PRICOM is not recognized by chooser CHECK1 Check both Zones configured for PRICOM and printer zones are consistent. CHECK2 Make sure that Apple Talk in Chooser is Active. CHECK3 Click Control Panels, then Apple Talk, then confirm if Ethernet is selected as Connect via..

  • Page 173: Is There Any Operational Differene On Pricom Depending On The Mac Os Version

    Is there any operational differene on PRICOM depending on the Mac OS version? The following are the operational difference comparison between Mac OS X and the earlier Mac OS. -The maximum number of AdiminManager printer status displayed. Mac OS X :1 windows.

  • Page 174: Other

    Users Manual SX Other Configuration can not be changed by PRICOM web page. CHECK Select Internet option in your Web browser, then LAN setting, then tick off Use a proxy server for your LAN. What are the default user name and password? SOLUTION User name is root, and password is nothing(Blank).

  • Page 175: Appendix

    Users Manual SX Appendix Enhanced Function This section explains the enhanced functions of the PRICOM SX-300. - When you configure the parameter to use the following function, refer to the section configuration settings in this chapter regarding each parameter in detail. Network Plug &...

  • Page 176: Ip Filtering Function

    Users Manual SX IP Filtering Function IP filter is a function limit the access base on IP address range. Using this function, the administrator can control access from different users. When DENY is selected in the parameter of PRICOM, PRIOCM can deny access from the registered IP address range.
  • Page 177 The following is an example that explains differences between the DENY and ALLOW functions. When the IP address range is assigned 192.168.0.5 -192.168.0.20, this is the result when three users(192.168.0.1, 192.168.0.10, 192.168.0.30) access the printer. <Allow Mode> 192.168.0.1 Block 192.168.0.10 192.168.0.30...

  • Page 178: E-Mail Alert Function(Smtp)

    E-Mail Alert Function(SMTP) Using the E-mail alert function, you can find out the printer status via E-mail. PRICOM sends an E-mail to be the designated E-mail address(max 2 addresses) when printer status is changed. You can find out printer status changes such as paper empty, printer error and printer off-line via e-mail over the internet as world .

  • Page 179: Direct E-Mail Printing (Pop)

    AdminManger, Choose the displayed PRICOM you want to configure. Select Configuration - Printer Configuration - POP tag on Admin manager utility. And you can configure the SMTP parameters. - In the case of using this function, printer have to have a built in font. Appendix Users Manual SX...

  • Page 180: Configuration Settings

    Configuration Settings This section explains the configuration settings for a PRIOCM SX-300U. General Setup Item Root Password Change Root Password Use HP JetAdmin LAN Interface Appendix Users Manual SX Explanation Please enter the password in ASCII TEXT (up to seven (7) character).
  • Page 181 TCP/IP Setup Item Use TCP/IP Protocol Use DHCP/BOOTP Use RARP IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Use FTP/LPD Banner Appendix Users Manual SX Explanation Enable/Disable TCP/IP protocol operations. This has influence on the configuration of Setup Tools, LPR, FTP, TELNET, SNMP, HTTP and other protocols over TCP/IP.
  • Page 182 Enable/ Disable NetworkPnP function. NetworkPnP function enables automatic discovery of printer in Windows environments which UPnP. Enable/ Disable Rendezvous function. Rendezvous enables automatic discovery of printer in a MacOS X environment. Specify a Rendezvous name. Setting the DNS server (primary) address. When POP/SMTP server name is configured with at IP address, the DNS server's setting is not necessary.

  • Page 183: Netware Setup

    Netware Setup Item Use NetWare Enable/Disable NetWare protocol. Protocol Print Server Name Specify the print server name for the print server when starting in PSERVER mode. Because this configuration is used as the identifier on the network in the NetWare protocol, the print server name set must be different from other names in the NetWare environment.
  • Page 184 Item PSERVER RPRINTER Printer Name Set the printer name under print server information within the NetWare server. It must be the same as the "Printer Name" registered in the NetWare server. Appendix Users Manual SX Explanation NDS Tree Specify the name of the NDS tree Name connected to.
  • Page 185 PostScript data can be sent in binary. Select BCP or TBCP in accordance with the mode of your printer. Use TBCP when PS binary data is printed by a particular printer. Select ASCII (default) when a printer other than a PostScript one is connected.
  • Page 186 NetBEUI/NetBIOS Setup Item Use NetBEUI Protocol Use NetBIOS over TCP/IP Computer Name Work Group Comment Activate Browse Master Function Appendix Users Manual SX Explanation Enable/ Disable NetBEUI protocol operations. Enable/ Disable NetBIOS over TCP operations. Specify a computer name. The name set here is shown as a computer in Windows Explorer.
  • Page 187 SMNP Setup Item Authentication community Trap Community Trap Destination Address SysContact SysName SysLocation DefaultTTL Enable Authen Trap Appendix Users Manual SX Explanation Specify the authentication community name for SNMP. This community name is authenticated when an SNMP set request is received. Specify the trap community of SNMP.
  • Page 188 POP Setup Item POP Server Name Setting the hostname or the IP address of the mail server. POP User Name Entry the Login name (User name) for mail account. POP Password POP Port Number Enter the POP port number. It is recommended to use the Use APOP Delete Mail after Retrieval...

  • Page 189: Smtp Setup

    Setting mail destination address (To Address). Mail is sent while the printer is off line. Mail is sent when the printer is out of paper. Mail is sent when abnormal conditions are encountered in the printer. In regular intervals the existence of events is checked.
  • Page 190 (lp port). Specify the string when a control code, etc. needs to be sent before printing. Specify the string to be transmitted to the printer after output to the direct output port (lp port). Specify the string when a control code, etc.

  • Page 191: User Registration

    User Registration To better serve you, we recommend you register with us as a user on-line at: Global Site; http://www.silex.jp/register/ USA Site; http://www.silexamerica.com/us/regist/index.html EU Site; http://www.silexeurope.de/euro/regist/index.html User Registration Users Manual SX...

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