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  • Page 1 PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 © Copyright This copyrighted guide and the label printers described herein are owned by Zebra Technologies Corporation. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of the guide or the software in the label printer may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506).
  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    To qualify for this warranty, the ZebraNet PrintServer II must be returned to the factory or other authorized service center.
  • Page 4 In the event the Product is not so packaged or if shipping damage is evident, it will not be accepted for service under warranty. Surface transportation charges for the return of the Product to the customer shall be paid by Zebra Technologies Corporation within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. The customer shall pay shipping costs, customs clearance, and other related charges outside the designated area.
  • Page 5: Software License Agreement

    LAW OR INTERNATIONAL TREATY. This product document refers to hardware and software products by their trade names. ZebraNet™ is a trademark of Zebra Technologies Corporation. The PrintServer II is a product of Zebra Technologies Corporation. All other designations are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 6 Warranty Information PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 7 I have determined that the Zebra print server or product identified as the ZebraNet PrintServer II manufactured by: Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 U.S.A. have been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards of the FCC...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface Contacts ............2 Support .
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Internal PSII ........... . 23 Illustration .
  • Page 10 A • PrintServer II ........
  • Page 11 Table of Contents • Glossary ......... . . Terms .
  • Page 12 The Preface discusses the topics and illustrates standards that are used throughout this guide. These are the main topics: • Contacts on page 2 • About this Document on page 3 • Document Conventions on page 5 • Related Documents on page 7 PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface Contacts Contacts You can contact Zebra Technologies Corporation, USA at any of the following: Visit us at: http://www.zebra.com Our Mailing Address: Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.A Telephone +1 847.634.6700 Facsimile +1 847.913.8766...
  • Page 14: About This Document

    About this Document The ZebraNet PrintServer II Guide consists of these chapters: Title Introduction Installation Getting Started NetWare Print Configuration Printing Configurations Using Printing Protocols PrintServer II ZebraLink ZebraNet® Utilities Hardware Troubleshooting PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Content Description...
  • Page 15 Preface About this Document Frequently Asked Questions Glossary This is a group of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about PSII This provides a glossary of terms that are specific to the PSII PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 16: Document Conventions

    Important • Provides information that is essential to the completion of a task. Note • Indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or supplements important points of the main text. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Preface Document Conventions version of this .pdf...
  • Page 17 This illustration callout instruction identifies a section of the dialog box and the other callout shows steps to follow: In the Set Permanent text-box, type in the print server’s IP address When you are finished, click OK. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 18: Related Documents

    Related Documents In addition to the ZebraNet PrintServer User and Reference Guide, the following documents might be helpful references while using Note • Most of these documents are available on our web site. • Wireless Card Socket Option (WCSO)Install and Users Guide •...
  • Page 19 Preface Related Documents PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 20: Introduction

    These are the main topics: • Overview on page 10 • Requirements on page 13 • Compatibility on page 15 • Installation Types on page 16 • PSII Specifications on page 17 PrintServer II User and Reference Guide ZebraNet PrintServer II (PSII) PSII...
  • Page 21: Overview

    Printer with PSII only ZebraLink enabled printer, with PSII PSII can provide you with a browser PSII . A table ZebraNet Utilities PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 22 Components Printer with PSII only ZebraLink enabled printer with PSII ZebraNet Utilities PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Description gives your printer these features: PSII • enables the remote monitoring and configuration capability of the PSII using a Web- browser.
  • Page 23 • ZebraNet View Java Applet is a Java-based version of the popular ZebraNet View. It lets you enable any operating system that has a Java enabled browser to take advantage of the powerful discovery feature. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 24: Requirements

    Requirements This section lists the minimum requirements for PrintServer II, which include: software, browser support, and hardware. Software These are the platforms supported by ZebraNet Utilities: ™ ® Windows , 95, 98, 2000, Me ® Novell Netware The ZebraNet View Java Applet is supported by any Java enabled browser: ®...
  • Page 25 2844 (ZPL) Ht-146 2824 * - future releases External Internal Field Upgrade • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Internal Factory • • • • • • •...
  • Page 26: Compatibility

    Compatibility This section identifies the various components that are compatible with ZebraNet Wireless Card Socket Option (WCSO) The ZebraNet PrintServer II is fully compatible WCSO. Software HP JetAdmin, HP Web JetAdmin™, and HP OpenView™ all work with PSII PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 27: Installation Types

    • External PSII • Internal PSII to the main logic board —attaches to the printer parallel port —for the appropriate Zebra printers, this option connects directly PrintServer II User and Reference Guide option PSII...
  • Page 28: Psii Specifications

    User Interface Activity indicator: bi-color display of operational status; Test button: diagnostic test and configuration printing Size (external ZebraNet PrintServer II) Length: 3.6” / 91.4mm, Width: 2.5” / 63.5mm, Height: 0.8” / 20.3mm Weight (external ZebraNet PrintServer II) .5oz / 71g Power Maximum 250mA at 5.25VDC;...
  • Page 29 Introduction PSII Specifications PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 30: Installation

    These are the main topics: • External PSII on page 20 • Internal PSII on page 23 • ZebraNet Utilities on page 27 • ZebraNet View Java Applet on page 31 PrintServer II User and Reference Guide PSII (external and internal) and...
  • Page 31: External Psii

    To install an external PS II, complete these steps: 1. Power down the printer. 2. On the back of the printer, insert the and steps on how to PSII . The callouts identify PSII PSII device into the parallel port. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 32 • 600 dpi (1.25 inch) • 300 dpi (2.50 inch) • 200 dpi (3.69 inch) • 150 dpi (5.0 inch) PrintServer II User and Reference Guide , insert a live 10BASE-T cable into the Ethernet connector. PSII PSII Installation External PSII .
  • Page 33 This shows all the Novell settings. This shows the serial number, hardware address (MAC address), and firmware version of the PSII configuration label. The callouts identify settings you PSII device. IF the IP device. PSII PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 34: Internal Psii

    Illustration This illustration provides you with a visual of an internal the important components: Note • Refer back to this illustration during the installation steps, when necessary. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide XiII XiIII , 105SL, and -Series printers.
  • Page 35 -Series, and 105SL, remove the mounting screws and remove the left XiII-, XiIII side panel. • PAX-Series, to access the electronics, remove the mounting screws from the printer’s PCB access panel and slide the panel out. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 36 . Remove the backing from the label and affix it to the back of the printer. PSII 10. Reconnect the AC power cord and turn the printer power on. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide PSII interface board in place with the cover plate screws that you...
  • Page 37 Installation Internal PSII 11. Consult your System Administrator before configuring the To establish the network connection, refer to the section applicable to your network type. PSII for your network! PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 38: Zebranet Utilities

    Note • Another option is to visit our web site to download the ZebraNet Utilities. 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive. 2. Click Next>. This illustration shows the dialog box that lets you select the utilities that you want to install: PrintServer II User and Reference Guide ZebraNet Utilities Overview on page Installation...
  • Page 39 Important • If you installed ZebraNet View Java Applet, you must complete the installation steps for 3. In the ZebraNet Utilities dialog, select the features you want to install and click Next>. ZebraNet View Java Applet on page PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 40 This illustration gives you the chance to reset your installation settings: 4. In the ZebraNet Utilities dialog you have the option to review and make any changes to your installation settings. When you are satisfied with your installation settings, click Install. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 41 Installation ZebraNet Utilities This dialog appears when the installation is complete: 5. Click Finish. Important • When the installation is complete, you need to restart your system for the changes to take place. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 42: Zebranet View Java Applet

    To install ZebraNet View Java Applet, complete these steps: 1. From the task bar, select This Security Warning dialog opens: 2. To begin the install, click Yes. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide ZebraNet View Java Applet Programs>ZebraNet Utilities>ZebraNet View Java Applet Installation...
  • Page 43 Installation ZebraNet View Java Applet The Select Java Plugin Installation dialog opens: 3. Make the selections that apply to your environment, and click Install. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 44 Installation ZebraNet View Java Applet The Software License Agreement opens. 4. Read the License Agreement. To continue with the install, click Yes. 5. When the installation is complete, click OK. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 45 Installation ZebraNet View Java Applet The Java view opens: PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 46: Getting Started

    Setting Alerts on page 44 • Checking PSII Configuration Settings on page 51 • Setting up a ZebraNet Connect IP on page 56 • Enabling Protocols on page 60 • Defaulting the PSII on page 64 PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 47: Before You Begin

    POST cycle. 3. When the first few steps are done, on the in for a few seconds, then release it. configuration label. PSII push in the Test button and hold it PSII PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 48 • SERIAL NUMBER • HARDWARE ADDRESS (MAC address) 5. On the configuration label that prints out for your mentioned settings. You can now proceed to the PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Getting Started Before you begin PSII device, circle the above...
  • Page 49: Assigning An Ip Address

    ZebraNet Utilities which you should have completed on To assign an IP address using ZebraNet View, complete these steps: , you must get or assign an IP address for the PSII PSII page PrintServer II User and Reference Guide PSII...
  • Page 50 • In the small dialog that opens, enter an IP Address, click OK. • The Print Server Configuration dialog opens. • Set the Subnet Mask (required). Set the Default Gateway (optional). • Click OK. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Start>Programs>ZebraNet Utilities>ZebraNet View configuration label to the H/W Address PSII you are working with.
  • Page 51 11. Confirm it is accurate, and click OK. To set the default gateway, complete these steps: These steps are Optional. 1. From the ZebraNet View menu bar, select 2. Click the TCP/IP tab. PrintServer>Configuration PrintServer>Configuration PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 52: Setting The Ip Address In A Non-Windows Environment

    • ip resolution (dynamic, permanent) The printer menu item IP RESOLUTION must be set to PERMANENT if attempting to assign the IP Address from the front panel PrintServer II User and Reference Guide PSII must have firmware 6.3 and higher and your Zebra printer...
  • Page 53: Assigning An Ip Address Via A Telnet Session

    PSII performs an address broadcast. If no address is assigned is using. Print the PSII by typing: selftest before proceeding with any PSII PrintServer II User and Reference Guide configuration PSII configuration label. PSII...
  • Page 54 5. Telnet to the PSII if applicable. 6. Once this is complete, reset the PrintServer II User and Reference Guide begins to respond, stop the ping activity. and assign the appropriate IP address, subnet mask and gateway PSII Getting Started...
  • Page 55: Setting Alerts

    1. In the ZebraNet View dialog, from the menu bar select 2. Click the SNMP Traps tab. The Printer Traps check boxes are the Alerts you can set from ZebraNet View. and the printer when PSII Print Server>Configuration. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 56: Zebralink

    4. To monitor the alerts you established, from the task bar select Utilities>ZebraNet Alert The ZebraNet Alert dialog opens: ZebraLink To view Alert Setup, complete these steps: 1. From the Printer Home Page, click PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Alert Setup. Getting Started Setting Alerts Start>ZebraNet...
  • Page 57: Establishing Email Alert Messaging

    You can have multiple email addresses set up for routing different error messages, or split notifications between email and other network management tools. To begin receiving email notification of errors, complete these steps: Add Alert Message. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 58 The Alert Setup page shows a list of message notifications and their respective destinations (if no notifications are listed). 3. From the Alert Setup page, email notification can be set up. Click Message. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Getting Started Setting Alerts Alert Setup.
  • Page 59 Example • printers@helpdesk.com or admin@yourcompany.net (the Port field can be ignored for email setup). Warning • A password is required. If you forget to enter the password, the alerts you just set are deleted. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 60 9. Specify your SMTP server address. When these steps are done, you can begin receiving email notification messages. To monitor PSII alerts, complete these steps: 1. From the task bar, select PrintServer II User and Reference Guide PrintServer Settings>Network Alerts. Start>Programs>ZebraNet Utilities>ZebraNet Alert...
  • Page 61 The Active Log dialog opens, displaying a list of all the logged alerts: 2. From this dialog you can track the activity of printer statuses. 3. From menu bar, you can explore all the other features, such as Reports. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 62: Checking Psii Configuration Settings

    To check configuration settings, complete these steps: 1. From the task bar, select The ZebraNet View dialog opens: 2. From the menu bar, select PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Checking PSII Configuration Settings ’s configuration settings using PSII Start>Programs>ZebraNet Utilities>ZebraNet View Print Server>Configuration...
  • Page 63: Checking Psii Configuration

    To access the print server settings, complete these steps: 1. Open a web browser. 2. In the Address text-box, type your printer’s IP address, then press Enter. page 116. ’s configuration settings using its web PSII PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 64 The default User ID and password are required. Important • The illustration of the printer. If you have a EPL printer, the menu options on the Print Server page are slightly different. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Checking PSII Configuration Settings Print Server Settings.
  • Page 65 Getting Started Checking PSII Configuration Settings The Print Server Configuration Page opens: To access the print server settings, complete these steps: 1. From the Print Server page, click Print Server. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 66 Getting Started Checking PSII Configuration Settings The Print Server Configuration page opens: 2. For details on the configuration choices, see To check configuration settings, complete these steps: on page PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 67: Setting Up A Zebranet Connect Ip

    PSII and are not routed through a network server, resulting in a reduction of network traffic. Note • The DHCP feature of ZebraNet Connect can re-discover a PrintServer on the local subnet, even when its IP address might be changing (e.g. when using DHCP for IP address resolution).
  • Page 68: Windows 95/98

    If the port you want to use is not listed, you can: • Select Cancel and repeat step 5 to rediscover the print servers. • In ZebraNet Connect for IPX/SPX, click Search and enter the PrintServer’s Network Number and Hardware Address.
  • Page 69: Ipx (Netware)

    Connect, your print job will go directly to the PSII PSII devices PSII devices. ’s network PSII port. PSII . Print jobs printed PSII and do not require a PSII Connect printing port, you can PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 70 Notify When Printed—This feature provides an alert when your job is active on the printer. This is useful if the printer is unusually busy. Description—An optional field where you can list any useful information about the printer port, such as location. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 71: Enabling Protocols

    Your browser view looks similar to this: 3. From the Printer Home Page, click The default User ID and password are required 4. From the Print Server page, click Print Server Settings. Print Server. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 72 Getting Started Enabling Protocols The Print Server Configuration page opens: 5. From the Print Server Configuration page, click Enabled Protocols. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 73: Zebranet View

    6. Select the protocols you want to enable, click Submit Changes. You get a confirmation to reset the unit for changes to take place. ZebraNet View To enable protocols using WebView, complete these steps: 1. From the task bar select Start>Programs>ZebraNet Utilities>ZebraNet View PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 74 3. Click the Protocols tab. The Protocols tab opens: 4. Select the protocols you want to enable, click OK. 5. A confirmation appears. To accept changes, click OK. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Getting Started Enabling Protocols Print Server>Configuration...
  • Page 75: Defaulting The Psii

    1. From the task bar select The ZebraNet View dialog appears: 2. From the menu bar, select The Reset Print Server dialog opens. PSII Start>Programs>ZebraNet Utilities>ZebraNet View Print Server>Reset PrintServer II User and Reference Guide to factory settings.
  • Page 76: Webview

    3. Select the settings you want to reset, Click Restore. WebView To default the PSII to factory settings, complete these steps: 1. From the ZebraNet PrintServer view, click The Restore to Factory Defaults view opens: PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 77: Test Button

    When this happens, you can release the Test button. PSII re initializes. You need to wait a few seconds before PSII has been reset to factory defaults, as PrintServer II User and Reference Guide PSII , the HTTP connection device and PSII...
  • Page 78: Netware Print Configuration

    HAPTER NetWare Print Configuration This chapter provides you with instructions on how to configure Novell’s NetWare for printing to PSII This is the main topic: • Printing in PServer Mode on page 68 PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 79: Printing In Pserver Mode

    • Click OK. • Enter a name for the new ZebraNet object. • If you want to rename on the PrintServer II devices, select the one you want to rename, and click Create. 3. Find your object in the Directory Tree, and double-click to open.
  • Page 80 10. From the Printers dialog, double-click on your new printer and set it as the default printer. 11. Open Notepad, create ZPL (Zebra Programming Language) file and print. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide NetWare Print Configuration Printing in PServer Mode...
  • Page 81 NetWare Print Configuration Printing in PServer Mode PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 82: Printing Configurations

    HAPTER Printing Configurations This chapter provides information and instructions on configuring your printer. These are the main topics: • BSD-Style Print Queue on page 72 • System V Queue Installation on page 74 PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 83: Bsd-Style Print Queue

    You must create a unique spool directory for each printcap entry. PSII as a remote printer in the /etc/ PSII . You can add printcap options as PSII . This must be the PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 84 Example • Your printcap entries might look similar to this: Ascii_files|form.feed.Queue_on_Port_2:\ :lp=:mx#0:rm=pserver1:rp=MYQUEUEFF2:\ :sd=/usr/spool/myqueueff2:\ :lf=/usr/spool/myqueueff2/queue.log Important • Each printcap entry must have a different spool directory to work properly. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Printing Configurations BSD-Style Print Queue...
  • Page 85: System V Queue Installation

    2. Type lpsystem -t bsd ZEBRAPRINTER. and invoke the configuration utility, you would PSII PSII – the IP address can be used. PSII PrintServer II User and Reference Guide PSII print jobs are directed to. device. For PSII PSII are in the /etc/...
  • Page 86 Printing Configurations System V Queue Installation 3. Type lpadmin -p lj4 -s ZEBRAPRINTER!yourqueuename - I any. 4. Type accept lj4. 5. Type enable lj4. 6. Try printing by entering the command lp -d lj4 [filename]. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 87 Printing Configurations System V Queue Installation PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 88: Using Printing Protocols

    Protocol). Also, an exercise is provided to experiment with FTP (File Transfer Protocol) support. These are the main topics in this chapter: • Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) on page 78 • File Transfer Protocol (FTP) on page 79 PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 89: Internet Printing Protocol (Ipp)

    To setup your PSII to support IPP, complete these steps: 1. Open a browser. 2. Enter the PSII http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:631/ipp/port1 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx = the IP address of the PrintServer II device :631 = a fixed value /ipp = a fixed string designating IPP /port1 = a fixed value Example •...
  • Page 90: File Transfer Protocol (Ftp)

    This transfers test.txt to the printer, and the printer generates a label. 6. To terminate the FTP session, type: quit PrintServer II User and Reference Guide is an FTP server application that processes file transfers PSII device is 12.3.4.123, you would type:...
  • Page 91 Using Printing Protocols File Transfer Protocol (FTP) PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 92: A • Printserver Ii

    PPENDIX A PrintServer II This appendix provides you with details on the PrintServer features that were not covered in the Getting Started Chapter. The main topics include: • Status and Configuration on page 82 • From the Print Server page, click Print Server. on page 84 •...
  • Page 93: Print Server Ii

    1. Open a web browser. 2. In the Address text-box, type your printer’s IP address, press Enter. PSII Print Server page varies. ZPL and EPL printers Print Server only, not the printer’s features.Some Print Server Settings. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 94 Settings. Important • The illustration of the Printer Server Settings page is based on a ZPL printer. If you have an EPL printer, the menu options on the Print Server page is slightly different. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 95 PrintServer II Print Server II The Print Server Configuration Page opens: 4. From the Print Server page, click Print Server. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 96 Print Server II The Print Server Configuration page opens: 5. In the Print Server Configuration page, you have a menu to choose from. The table that follows, identifies what each menu option page looks like: PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 97 NDPS exclusively or NetWare 5 over the IP protocol. NetWare Frame Format—You can select how the frames for the data packets are assembled. The default is Automatic Sensing. For details, see Help. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 98 PrintServer II Print Server II TCP/IP Configuration You can change the TCP/IP Configuration of the PSII. For details, see the help file. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 99 On this page you can define the SNMP system name, system location (PS description), and other SNMP settings for your print server. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 100 To disable traps, set all destination addresses to 0. SMTP Email Alert Configuration This feature allows you to enter data regarding System Information on the network that is being used. Typically, a Network Administrator would use this. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 101 This features helps you set up the print server to receive email messages that can contain formats that can be printed. The POP3 settings need to be set to retrieve emails from the email server. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 102: Print Server Status

    From the Print Server page, in the Print Server Status section, you can access configuration sheet and port status. To open PSII’s configuration sheet, complete this steps: • From the Print Server page, click PrintServer II User and Reference Guide View Configuration Sheet: PrintServer II Print Server II ’s...
  • Page 103 The configuration sheet page opens, displaying all the current settings: To View the port status, complete this steps Important • The default user ID and password is required to access this page. 1. From the Print Server page, click View Port Status. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 104: Reset

    From the Print Server page, in the Reset section, you can reset settings to what they were before you made the most recent changes. To reset the PSII’s, complete these steps: 1. From the Print Server page, click PrintServer II User and Reference Guide PSII Reset Print Server.
  • Page 105: Restore

    From the Print Server page, in the Restore section, you can restore default factory settings: To restore PSII to the default factory settings, complete these steps: 1. From the Print Server page, click Factory Print Server Settings. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide ’s to the PSII...
  • Page 106 PrintServer II Print Server II The Restore to Factory Defaults page opens: 2. Make the selections you want, and click Submit Changes. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 107 PrintServer II Print Server II PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 108: B • Zebralink

    The appendix provides you with detailed information that allows you to use the enhanced functionality of your ZebraLink enabled printer with the These are the main topics: • WebView on page 98 • Alert Setup on page 108 • ZBI on page 114 PrintServer II User and Reference Guide PSII...
  • Page 109: Webview

    • Directories of objects stored in Flash memory and RAM devices • Objects, stored fonts, images, programs, and ZPL II formats • Zebra Technologies support and home pages To open the webview of your printer, complete these steps: 1. Open a web browser.
  • Page 110: View Printer Configuration

    Virtual Configuration Label and also check on the status of printer ports. To view the View Printer Configuration menu option, complete these steps: 1. From the Printer Home Page, click View Printer Configuration. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 111 3. When you are finished reviewing, you can: • To return to the Home page, click the • To print the label, scroll to the bottom of this view and click Print Label. Home link. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 112: View And Modify Printer Settings

    Important • To apply changes made in this section, you need to default user ID and password: To view the View and Modify Printer Settings, complete these steps: 1. From the Printer Home Page, click PrintServer II User and Reference Guide User ID: admin Password: 1234 View and Modify Printer ZebraLink WebView Settings.
  • Page 113 ZebraLink WebView This view opens: 2. In the View and Modify Printer Settings page, you have a menu to choose from. The table that follows identifies what each menu option page looks like: PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 114 ZebraLink WebView General Setup Serial Communications Setup PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 115 ZebraLink WebView Network Communications Setup Print Listings on Label PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 116 ZebraLink WebView Media Setup Calibration PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 117 ZebraLink WebView ZPL Control Advanced Setup PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 118: Directory Listing

    • Run a ZBI™ program—Only available if the object is a stored ZBI program. For details, see To view the Directory Listing, complete these steps: 1. From the Printer Home Page, click PrintServer II User and Reference Guide ZBI on page 114. Directory...
  • Page 119: Alert Setup

    SNMP settings must be established in these areas: • The printer, via the WebView interface (below is an example of the Web page used to route Alert messaging). • The Alert Printer Management Utility for logging SNMP traps. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 120 • parallel port destinations To view Alert Setup, complete these steps: 1. From the Printer Home Page, click This view opens: 2. To add an alert, click 3. Select accordingly. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Alert Setup. Add Alert Message. ZebraLink...
  • Page 121 The Alert Setup page shows a list of message notifications and their respective destinations (if no notifications are listed). 3. From the Alert Setup page, email notification can be set up. Click Message. Alert Setup. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Add Alert...
  • Page 122 4. Specify the condition to send over email. For example, HEAD ELEMENT BAD or PAPER OUT. 5. Enter a valid email address for the messages to be sent. Example • printers@helpdesk.com or admin@yourcompany.net (the Port field can be ignored for email setup). PrintServer II User and Reference Guide ZebraLink WebView...
  • Page 123: Printer Controls

    • Cancel All Formats - cancels all formats. • Reset Printer - causes printer to perform it's standard reset without cycling power. To view Printer Controls, complete these steps: 1. From the Printer Home Page, click PrintServer Settings>Network Alerts. Printer Controls. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 124: Print Server Settings

    Important • In this view, you must have administrative rights to make changes to the printer controls. Print Server Settings To view the print server menu, complete these steps: • From the Printer Home Page, click Print Server Settings. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 125: Zbi

    WebView The PrintServer view opens. For more information on the PrintServer settings, XREF TO PRINT SERVER AP ZBI allows you to maximize printing options through custom programs written for your specific needs. ZBI programs can be viewed, modified and run from the Directory Listing Page.
  • Page 126: C • Zebranet Utilities

    These are the main topics: • ZebraNet View on page 116 • ZebraNet Alert on page 119 • ZebraNet Connect on page 127 • ZebraNet View Java Applet on page 128 PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Utilities ® and the...
  • Page 127: Zebranet View

    It also offers powerful device management capabilities. To open ZebraNet View Utilities, complete these steps: 1. From the task bar select Start>Programs>ZebraNet Utilities>ZebraNet View. The ZebraNet View dialog appears: 2. Select your printer. From the menu bar, select PrintServer>Configuration PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 128 There are multiple tabs that you can access to make changes to current settings. To set alerts in ZebraNet View, complete these steps: 3. From the Print Server Configuration dialog, click the SNMP Traps tab. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 129 ZebraNet View The SNMP Traps tab shows the alerts you can set. 4. To monitor the set alerts (printer traps), see The check boxes in Printer Traps are the alerts ZebraNet Alert on page 119. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 130: Zebranet Alert

    • Printhead under-temp warning • Head open • Power supply over-temp • Ribbon warning (in direct-thermal mode) • Rewind full • Cut error • Printer paused • PQ job completed PrintServer II User and Reference Guide ZebraNet® Utilities ZebraNet Alert...
  • Page 131: Zebranet Alert Using Snmp

    ZebraNet Utilities on page 1. From the task bar, select 2. Select the printer you want. • If a DHCP server is present, the Start>Programs>ZebraNet Utilities>ZebraNet View PSII will already have an IP address. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 132: Sending Email To Your Zebra Printer

    3. To assign your printer an IP address, from the menu bar, select Server>Configuration 4. For PrintServer SNMP Traps, select the SNMP Traps tab. 5. Enter the trap destination and options. This tells the PSII what TCP/IP address to send the alerts to, and under what circumstances to send error and log reports.
  • Page 133 By using the proper ZPL II commands, files can be saved, loaded, printed, copied, and deleted, just as if the data were transferred from a serial or parallel port. To access POP3, complete these steps: 1. From the Printer Home page, click This page opens: Print Server Settings. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 134 ZebraNet® Utilities ZebraNet Alert 2. From the PrintServer page, click Print Server. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 135 ZebraNet® Utilities ZebraNet Alert The Print Server Configuration page opens: 3. From the Print Server Configuration page, click POP3 E-mail Printing. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 136: Open Alert

    1. From the task bar, select 2. In the ZebraNet Alert dialog, from the menu bar select option has multiple report selections, select the kind of report you want to generate. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Start>ZebraNet Utilities>ZebraNet Alert ZebraNet® Utilities ZebraNet Alert .
  • Page 137 ZebraNet® Utilities ZebraNet Alert 3. Select the type of report you want to generate. This is an example of the Event Summary report. Notice it generates a .log file. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 138: Zebranet Connect

    ZebraNet® Utilities ZebraNet Connect ZebraNet Connect For details, see Setting up a ZebraNet Connect IP on page PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 139: Zebranet View Java Applet

    For installation instructions for ZebraNet Utilities see ZebraNet View Java Applet on page To access ZebraNet View Java Applet, complete these steps: 1. From the task bar, select Applet 1.0 Start>Programs>ZebraNet Utilities>ZebraNet View Java PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 140 4. When you select a device from the list that is discovered, the selected devices Home Page displays in the lower porition of the view (it replaces where the ZebraNet View Web Configuration Utility content). PrintServer II User and Reference Guide ZebraNet® Utilities ZebraNet View Java Applet...
  • Page 141 ZebraNet® Utilities ZebraNet View Java Applet PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 142: Hardware Troubleshooting

    Hardware Troubleshooting This provides you with solutions to known issues. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 143: Troubleshooting The Psii

    Technical . The following PSII PSII has not detected the PSII . Plug the still does PSII PSII is trying to print a job. If PSII can send data to PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 144: Zebranet View Utility Discovery Or Configuration Problems

    (if used) and is not paused. • If problems persist, contact Technical Support. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide PSII attempts to print a configuration label on the device is malfunctioning.
  • Page 145: Unable To Configure Device

    PSII HP JetAdmin or HP Web JetAdmin The ZebraNet PSII JetAdmin products. PSII using ZebraNet View, you must be on the might be setup and managed using HP JetAdmin or HP Web PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 146: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions This is a group of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about PSII PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 147: Faqs

    PSII protocols simultaneously. This means that the ZebraNet can run on mixed networks PSII such as a network using Microsoft, UNIX, and Novell NetWare operating systems. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide can be PSII...
  • Page 148 Will the ZebraNet work on a 10BASE-T per second network? What if a print job makes it to the queue, but never leaves the queue? The label does not print. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Answer allow Yes. PSII The ZebraNet systems such as IBM’s AS400, provided that...
  • Page 149 - unit is in IP firm- ware update mode • Solid - unit has failed POST. Remove network cable and restart printer • The User ID is admin and the password is 1234. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 150 Question What ports are open on PSII and related software? PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Frequently Asked Questions Answer TCP Ports: • 21 FTP • 23 Telnet • 80 HTTP Server • 515 Printer port • 631 IPP port •...
  • Page 151 ZPL/EPL files, into the body of an email, and it will print. The print server peri- odically checks this email box at the specified intervals and prints the body of the message. IMPORTANT: attachments and subject line are not supported PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 152 Glossary This provides a glossary of terms that are specific to the PSII PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 153 A dynamic configuration includes BOOTP or DHCP. EPL Eltron Programming Language. PSII , BOOTP and DHCP configure the same options. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 154 (an Ethernet adapter card), but could have logical connections to several other devices on the network. MAC Address Media Access Control. Ethernet address that corresponds to the assigned IP address. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 155 Used for 10baseT Ethernet connections and for serial port connections. serial port On a printer or print server, a port that transfers data one bit at a time. Serial ports usually have either a 25-pin, 9-pin "D", or RJ45 connector. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 156 WCSO Wireless Card Socket Option. Zebra’s wireless Ethernet option. Windows 95 and Windows 98 Microsoft's PC operating systems that feature built-in peer-to-peer networking. Windows NT Microsoft's multitasking operating system that can be used either as a client or as a server. PrintServer II User and Reference Guide...
  • Page 157 Windows 2000 Microsoft's multitasking operating system that replaces Windows NT; can be used as either as a client or as a server. ZebraNet PrintServer II an Ethernet connectivity solution. ZebraLink allows you to connect and control your bar code printers anywhere and anytime.

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