Intermec EasyLAN 100I User Manual
Intermec EasyLAN 100I User Manual

Intermec EasyLAN 100I User Manual

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P/N 1-960476-00
Edition 1
May 2000
EasyLAN 100i

Ethernet Interface Board

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  • Page 1: Ethernet Interface Board

    User’s Manual P/N 1-960476-00 Edition 1 May 2000 EasyLAN 100i Ethernet Interface Board...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3. Basic Installation Intermec EasyLAN 100i User's Manual Edition 1, May 2000 Part No. 1-960476-00 Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Contents ... 1 Copyright Information ... 5 Trademarks ... 5 Description ... 6 Where to use it ... 6 - Printer Firmware ...
  • Page 3 - About AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 ... 46 - Installing the EasyLAN 100i ... 46 Integrating your EasyLAN 100i into the OS/2 Environment ... 47 - Creating a Print Queue (OS/2 version 1.x) ... 47 - Creating a Print Queue (OS/2 version 2.x and OS/2 Warp) ... 47 - Sharing the Print Queue ...
  • Page 4 7. Setting Up – UNIX 8. Configuration & Management Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Installation in the UNIX Environment ... 49 - Integration into the Host Printer Spooler ... 50 Printing Methods on TCP/IP Networks ... 52 - LPD ...
  • Page 5 Appendix 4 Using SNMP ... 75 - System Requirements for SNMP ... 75 - Adding AXIS and Intermec MIBs to NMS Software ... 75 Using HP Administration Tools ... 76 Using Novell Utilities ... 77 - NetWare Administration ... 77 Using Setup Mode ...
  • Page 6: Copyright Information

    Intermec Printer AB. © Copyright Intermec Printer AB, 2000. All rights reserved. Published in Sweden. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, EasyCoder, EasyLAN, Fingerprint, and PrintSet are either trade- marks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp.
  • Page 7: Description

    Ethernet or 100baseTX Fast Ethernet network connection. The Easy- LAN 100i pcb may either be factory-installed in your printer, or can be fitted later using the EasyLAN 100i kit as described in the Intermec EasyLAN 100i Installation Instructions booklet. The EasyLAN 100i has been developed by Intermec Technologies...
  • Page 8: Features And Benefits

    1 Mbyte per second, the EasyLAN 100i is fast. Easy to Install You can install the EasyLAN 100i in your network in several ways: • Setting the IP address using the AXIS NetPilot installation software. Its Installation Wizard, combined with the itinstall script for UNIX workstations, allows installation into all supported networking environments.
  • Page 9: Monitoring

    The EasyLAN 100i additionally supports SNMP for remote moni- toring. Futureproof You can upgrade the EasyLAN 100i Flash memory over the net- work. This allows you to quickly update and enhance the opera- tional features of your EasyLAN 100i when new print server soft- ware becomes available.
  • Page 10: Product Overview Physical Description

    2. Product Overview Physical Description Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Serial Number Label Network LED Test Button RJ-45 Connector EasyCoder XP-Series Serial Number Label Network LED Test Button RJ-45 Connector EasyCoder F-Series Chapter 2...
  • Page 11: Interface Board

    The network indicator LED flashes to indicate network activity. Serial Number Label The serial number label on the rear plate of the EasyLAN 100i shows the unique serial number of the specific EasyLAN 100i device. The serial number is the basis for the hardware address (also called node address, Ethernet address, or MAC address) used for connecting the EasyLAN 100i to a network.
  • Page 12: Basic Installation Getting Started

    Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Assuming that the EasyLAN 100i interface board is fitted in your printer, you are now ready to install your EasyLAN 100i in your network. Follow the instructions below to install the EasyLAN 100i in your local area network using the Axis tools provided on the CD.
  • Page 13: Installation Guide

    NetBIOS/NetBEUI UNIX TCP/IP After connecting the EasyLAN 100i to your network, you are now ready to perform the basic setup procedures. The method of instal- lation that you choose should be dictated by your printing require- ments and the type of network into which you are integrating.
  • Page 14: Basic Setup With Axis Netpilot

    1. Start AXIS NetPilot by double-clicking the NetPilot icon, which is located in the folder where you installed AXIS NetPilot. 2. Locate the EasyLAN 100i in the ‘New Axis Units’ folder. Select it and click the Install button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar. If your network is large, it could take a few seconds before the print server appears in the folder.
  • Page 15: Print Server Name

    IP address. Print Queues The EasyLAN 100i uses the print server name followed by the printer port as the default Print Queue name and print server port name. If you want to change the default printer queue names, just type the new names in the available text fields.
  • Page 16: Test Page

    Test Page The test page is only intended for laser printers and similar that support PostScript and will not work with the EasyLAN 100i. Unless you want to connect or create additional printing queues, the installation for the NetWare environment is now completed.
  • Page 17: Assigning An Ip Address

    Windows NT server. Ethernet address You need to know the Ethernet address of your EasyLAN 100i to perform the installation. The Ethernet address is based upon the serial number of your EasyLAN. This means, for example, that an EasyLAN 100i with the serial number of 001040003610, will have the corresponding Ethernet address of 00 10 40 00 36 10.
  • Page 18: Assigning A Host Name To The Ip Address

    TFTP server’s IP address to your DHCP scope. The config file is downloaded immediately after the EasyLAN 100i receives its IP address. Note: You do not have to restart the EasyLAN 100i to download the IP address. Chapter 3 Basic Installation...
  • Page 19 - If ARP does not work, check if RARP is disabled on the TCP/IP home page, see Appendix 1; Configuration; Network Interface; TCP/IP. If so, change to enable. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...
  • Page 20 Assigning an IP Address, cont'd. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Using ARP in UNIX Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP: Type the following commands: arp -s <host name> <Ethernet address> temp ping <host name>...
  • Page 21 3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typi- cally performed using the rarpd -a command. 4. Restart the EasyLAN 100i to download the IP address. Note: - Enter the Ethernet address as couples of digits separated by colon signs as shown in the example above.
  • Page 22 3. If it is not already running, start the BOOTP daemon. This is typically performed using the bootpd command. 4. Restart the EasyLAN 100i to download the IP address, default router address, and subnet mask. The EasyLAN 100i can automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server.
  • Page 23: Introduction

    AXIS NetPilot” later in this chapter. If you want to install the EasyLAN 100i using NDPS, you should not use the AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard at all. You should instead follow the instructions in chapter.
  • Page 24: Setup Using Ndps

    100i to the network. 2. Connect the EasyLAN 100i to the NetWare network. As soon as the HP Gateway finds the EasyLAN 100i, it will auto- matically create a public access printer. All users have access to the public access printer, which is found with the Novell Printer Man- ager.
  • Page 25: Advanced Installation Using Axis Netpilot

    NetWare Network Environment Window The NetWare Network Environment window allows you to con- nect additional print queues to your EasyLAN 100i as well as cre- ate new ones. Follow the steps below to gain access to the NetWare Network En- vironment window: 1.
  • Page 26 AXIS NetPilot, cont'd. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 The EasyLAN 100i periodically updates the configuration by scan- ning the NDS tree or, in the case of NetWare versions 3.x, the des- ignated file servers. Connecting Print Queues...
  • Page 27 9. Select an appropriate NetWare Print Server name, that will be associated with the EasyLAN 100i print server, by using the Browse... button. Note: You cannot type or edit the name manually.
  • Page 28: Printing Methods

    NetWare printing methods. Print Server Mode The EasyLAN 100i logs in to a file server(s) and repeatedly polls the print queues for print jobs. In this fashion, the EasyLAN 100i emulates a NetWare print server, that is a workstation running PSERVER.
  • Page 29: Introduction

    - Using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows Windows clients using LANtastic, please refer to: - Windows Clients using LANtastic, If you intend to use the EasyLAN 100i in a multiprotocol environ- ment, you should also refer to the following sections: •...
  • Page 30: Using The Axis Print Monitor For Windows 95/98 And Nt

    It is available on the CD. If you want to change the default name or amend any of the EasyLAN 100i default parameters, you can do so using the AXIS NetPilot, or any standard Web browser. Refer to figuration &...
  • Page 31: Windows 95 And Windows 98

    6. Select the AXIS Printer Port from the Available Ports list. The port name appears as <name>.FIF, where <name> is ITC fol- lowed by the last six digits of the EasyLAN 100i serial number, e.g. ITC003610. Click the Configure Port button.
  • Page 32 2. After clicking Next> in the first dialog, the Wizard asks you to select Local printer or Network printer. Select Local printer as the EasyLAN 100i emulates a local printer port. Click Next>. 3. Choose the Intermec printer driver in the displayed Manufactur- ers list, then select the appropriate printer from the Printers list and click Next>...
  • Page 33: Shared Printer From A Windows 95 Client

    4. Select Network Print Server and then go to Next. 5. Enter the path for the network printer or browse the network to find and select it. 6. Go to Next and then Finish. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...
  • Page 34: Windows Nt

    Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon. 2. The Wizard asks you to select My Computer or Network printer server. Select My Computer, as the EasyLAN 100i emulates a local printer port. 3. Click Add Port... in the Available ports dialog, select AXIS Port and click New Port...
  • Page 35 Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon. 2. The Wizard asks you to select My Computer or Network printer server. Select My Computer, as the EasyLAN 100i emulates a local printer port. Click Next>. 3. If the LPR Printer port you want to use already appears in the available ports list, you may proceed directly to step 8.
  • Page 36: Using The Axis Print Monitor With Windows Nt 3.5X

    8. Select the AXIS Port you wish to add and then click OK. The port appears as <name>.FIF, where <name> is ITC followed by the last six digits of the EasyLAN 100i serial number, e.g. ITC003610. 9. Click on Settings. Choose whether error condition pop-up mes- sages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure Axis Ports dialog.
  • Page 37 TCP/IP (LPR) To be able to print using LPR, you must have installed the EasyLAN 100i in the TCP/IP environment as described in Installation; Assigning an IP address”. 1. Open the Print Manager and select Create Printer from the Printer menu.
  • Page 38: Using The Microsoft Lpd Monitor With Windows Nt 4.0

    New Port. 4. In Add LPR compatible printer, enter the host name or IP ad- dress of the EasyLAN 100i as the print server to provide LPD. 5. Enter ‘PR1’, ‘PR2’, ... ‘PR8’ as the name of printer or print queue on that server.
  • Page 39: Using The Microsoft Lpd Monitor With Window Nt 3.5X

    Continue. 4. Check “TCP/IP Network Printing Support” and then click Continue. 5. Select path and then click Continue. 6. Click OK in the Network Settings dialog box. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; As-...
  • Page 40 7. In the Name or Address field, type the IP address or the host name of your EasyLAN 100i. If you use an host name, this must be defined in the hosts file on your server prior to the in- stallation.
  • Page 41: Using The Axis Print Utility For Windows

    - The AXIS Print Utility for Windows is not needed on the client platforms for client-server printing. - If you want to change the default name of your EasyLAN 100i or amend any of the default parameters, you can do so using the AXIS NetPilot, or any standard Web browser.
  • Page 42: Peer-To-Peer Vs. Client-Server Printing

    Using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows, cont'd. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Peer-to-Peer vs. Client-Server Printing Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 users, requiring access to a network printer in peer-to-peer mode, will need to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software onto their workstation.
  • Page 43: Windows 3.1 And Windows For Workgroups

    1. Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the EasyLAN 100i port. The port appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is INTERMEC followed by the last six digits of the EasyLAN 100i serial number, e.g.
  • Page 44 AXIS Print Utility icon into your StartUp folder. Client-Server Printing – Client Setup Follow these steps to use your EasyLAN 100i for client-server print- ing at a Windows for Workgroups client: 1. In the Control Panel, select Printers.
  • Page 45: Windows Clients Using Lantastic

    Setting Up – Windows Windows Clients using LANtastic From any Windows client, the EasyLAN 100i can also be used for network printing in LANtastic environments. LANtastic users can use the AXIS Utilities in exactly the same manner as described in the preceding Windows sections, using a...
  • Page 46: Introduction

    Download and install this utility now if you have not already done so. If you want to change the default name or any of the EasyLAN 100i default parameters, you can do so using any standard Web browser or AXIS NetPilot from any Windows platform that is connected to your network, or WinOS/2 window under OS/2.
  • Page 47: About Axis Print Utility For Os/2

    Print jobs are directed through a spool directory located on your local hard disk (peer-to-peer mode), or on the file server (client- server mode). The printer port status of your EasyLAN 100i can be monitored and pop-up notification messages can be generated, keep- ing you informed of completed print jobs or any problem condi- tion.
  • Page 48: Integrating Your Easylan 100I Into The Os/2 Environment

    Integrating your EasyLAN 100i into the OS/2 Environ- ment Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Creating a Print Queue (OS/2 version 1.x) 1. Double-click the Print Manager icon, click Setup, then select Printers... 2. Click Add to make a new printer definition, then type a name of your choice in the Name field.
  • Page 49: Sharing The Print Queue

    4. Enter the Alias name, select a Server name and the previously created Spooler Queue Name. 5. Click OK. The setup is completed and you can now print through your EasyLAN 100i. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...
  • Page 50: Installation In The Unix Environment

    This utility software is resident in the flash memory of the EasyLAN 100i and can be downloaded to your host using FTP, so no disks are required. Having completed this operation, the printer connected to the EasyLAN 100i will appear as though they are di- rectly connected to the host printer spooler.
  • Page 51: Integration Into The Host Printer Spooler

    Integration into the Host Printer Spooler To integrate the EasyLAN 100i into the host printer spooler, you can use the auto installation script itinstall, resident in the EasyLAN 100i. Follow the instructions below to install this software onto your host using FTP: 1.
  • Page 52: Unix Environment

    Installation in the UNIX Environment, cont'd. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 The itinstall script has now been downloaded to your host. Execute the script with this command: sh itinstall You will be guided through the installation by a step-by-step proce- dure.
  • Page 53: Printing Methods On Tcp/Ip Networks

    System V versions do not support LPD. Advantages: Easy to set up – install the EasyLAN 100i as a remote queue in System V, or add a remote printer to /etc/printcap using the rm and rp fields (BSD).
  • Page 54: Ftp

    (PROS A) and filter (PROS B). PROS A Advantages: The EasyLAN 100i appears as a device to the system. This makes all filter and model options available. It provides accounting and status logging. Supports bi-directional printing. The printer infor- mation read back can be viewed in a log file.
  • Page 55: Reverse Telnet

    IBM MVS Systems A sample JCL script, jclex, is available in the mvs directory of the EasyLAN 100i. It gives an example of how to print a file from an MVS mainframe to an EasyLAN 100i using FTP. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...
  • Page 56: Using Logical Printers To Customize Your Printing

    Printing Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 The EasyLAN 100i has a powerful facility for altering the print data. This means that your desired print format can be realized on any type of printer. The following actions can be invoked from the EasyLAN 100i: •...
  • Page 57: Adding Strings Before And After Print Jobs

    These string functions provide a way to send printer control com- mands before and after each print job. They may be specified indi- vidually for each logical printer. There must be a running Intermec Fingerprint or Direct Protocol application program in the printer that reads and executes the commands.
  • Page 58 Using Logical Printers to Customize your Printing, cont'd. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Example 2: Assume that you want to replace the UNIX New Line (hex 0A) with an ASCII NewLine (hex 0D 0A), and the printer command G1 (hex 1B 47 31) with PR2.
  • Page 59: Configuration & Management Introduction

    This section describes the methods you can use to configure and manage the EasyLAN 100i. The configuration and management tools that are supported by the EasyLAN 100i allows you to: • Change the print server parameters, i.e. editing the config file •...
  • Page 60: Using A Web Browser

    1. Start your Web browser. 2. Type the host name or the IP address directly into the Web browser’s Location text field. The home page of your EasyLAN 100i appears in your browser, for example: Refer to Appendix 1 “EasyLAN 100i Home Page”...
  • Page 61: Using Axis Thinwizard

    AXIS ThinWizard, giving you access to the services de- scribed in Appendix 1 “EasyLAN 100i Home Once you have established the EasyLAN 100i in the TCP/IP envi- ronment, as described in Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Assigning an IP address”, you are free to access the EasyLAN 100i from...
  • Page 62: Creating A Network Group

    Using AXIS ThinWizard, cont'd. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Chapter 8 Configuration & Management Creating a Network Group The network group concept is the corner stone of AXIS ThinWizard. By dividing your network into network groups, you can monitor your print servers more efficiently.
  • Page 63: Managing The Print Servers

    All AXIS servers included in the network group appear in the window. 3. Click the link of the EasyLAN 100i to access its internal Web page. You are now free to manage and configure the EasyLAN 100i as described in Appendix 1 “EasyLAN 100i Home...
  • Page 64: Using Axis Netpilot

    Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Chapter 8 Configuration & Management AXIS NetPilot is the recommended tool to use for configuring the EasyLAN 100i in networks that support communication via the IPX/SPX or the NetBIOS/NetBEUI protocols. AXIS NetPilot allows you to: •...
  • Page 65: Changing The Parameter Values

    Follow the instructions below to open and edit an arbitrary Prop- erty Page: 1. Select the EasyLAN 100i from the ‘Network Print Servers’ folder. 2. Click the Properties button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar or choose Properties from the Setup menu.
  • Page 66: Modifying The Network Environments

    To gain access to the Network Environment window, follow the instructions below: 1. Select the EasyLAN 100i from the ‘Network Print Servers’ folder. 2. Click on the Network button on the toolbar or select Network from the Setup menu.
  • Page 67: Monitoring Printers

    Click OK. Note! If there are more than one unit of the same type, each must have a dedicated name that differs from the others in some way. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...
  • Page 68: Grouping Logically Connected Print Servers Together

    Using AXIS NetPilot, cont'd. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Chapter 8 Configuration & Management Examining printers Follow the instructions below to monitor the printers: 1. Select the printer group folder, located in the ‘Monitoring Print- ers’ folder. The printer status appear in the right-hand frame of AXIS NetPilot.
  • Page 69: Printer Information

    2. Click the desired printer icon and choose Printer Information from the File menu. AXIS NetPilot Printer Information window You can also view the rich printer information in the Summary win- dow. AXIS NetPilot Summary window Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...
  • Page 70: Upgrading The Print Server

    Using AXIS NetPilot, cont'd. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Chapter 8 Configuration & Management Upgrading the Print Server You can use the AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard to upgrade the EasyLAN 100i software. Please refer to for details.
  • Page 71: Using Ftp

    Chapter 8 Configuration & Management Using FTP Having assigned an IP address to your EasyLAN 100i, as described Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Assigning an IP can change the EasyLAN 100i parameter settings using the File Transport Protocol (FTP). Editing the config file Follow the instructions below to edit the config file using FTP: 1.
  • Page 72 Using FTP, cont'd. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Chapter 8 Configuration & Management Example > ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 Intermec EasyLAN 100i FTP Print Server V6.10 Mar 16 2000 ready. ready. Name (npserver:thomas): root 331 User name ok, need password...
  • Page 73: Viewing The Status File

    Follow the instructions below to view the status file using FTP: 1. Log in to the EasyLAN 100i by typing: ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address> in a DOS windows (Windows and OS/2) or in a UNIX shell window.
  • Page 74: Using Telnet

    Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Chapter 8 Configuration & Management Having assigned an IP address to your EasyLAN 100i, as described Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Assigning an IP can manage your EasyLAN 100i using the Telnet protocol.
  • Page 75: Viewing The Status File

    Follow the instructions below to view the status file using telnet: 1. Log in to the EasyLAN 100i by typing: telnet <host name> or telnet <IP address> in a DOS windows (Windows and OS/2) or in a UNIX shell window.
  • Page 76: Configuration & Management, Using Snmp

    General Information SNMP refers to a set of standards for network management, including a protocol, a database structure specifica- tion, and a set of data objects. The EasyLAN 100i SNMP imple- mentation runs in the TCP/IP environment. The management is handled by NMS (Network Management Sys- tem) software running on a host on your network.
  • Page 77: Using Hp Administration Tools

    HP Web JetAdmin printer management software. You can use either tool to install and configure your printer devices, and moni- tor the current status of your EasyLAN 100i and other HP JetAdmin- or HP Web JetAdmin-compatible devices on your network.
  • Page 78: Using Novell Utilities

    Printer Status The Printer Status menu, detailed below, shows the status of an active print job serviced by an EasyLAN 100i network print server. It displays detailed information concerning the active job includ- ing, Print Queue, print job description, size of print file, percentage of job completed, etc.
  • Page 79: Using Setup Mode

    Setup • Press Setup key to exit the Setup Mode. When an EasyLAN 100i interface board is installed, a few extra options will appear in the display when you enter the Setup Mode. Using the printer's built-in keyboard, you can navigate through the- ses options and change them if necessary.
  • Page 80: Upgrading Introduction

    Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 The following firmware and software can be upgraded: Firmware • The EasyLAN 100i print server firmware held in Flash Memory • The printer's firmware (Intermec Fingerprint) Software • AXIS NetPilot configuration software •...
  • Page 81: Upgrading Using Axis Thinwizard

    AXIS ThinWizard is a tool that enables batch upgrading of several print servers and should be used for upgrading the flash memory in TCP/IP networks. You must assign the EasyLAN 100i with an IP address, as described Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Assigning an IP you can use this upgrading method.
  • Page 82: Upgrading Over The Network Using Ftp

    You can use any of the previously mentioned methods to obtain the new file. You must assign the EasyLAN 100i with an IP address, as described Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Assigning an IP address” you can use this upgrading method.
  • Page 83: Upgrading Using Axis Netpilot

    AXIS NetPilot toolbar. 4. Proceed the installation by following the instructions that are presented to you in the Upgrade Wizard. If you need more information, please refer to AXIS NetPilot on- line help. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...
  • Page 84: Upgrading The Printer's Firmware (Fingerprint)

    Upgrading the Printer's Firmware Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 The printer's firmware, i.e. the Fingerprint kernel, the standard fonts, and other files stored in the printer's flash memory, can be upgraded in several ways. The same methods can be used for downloading non-standard fonts: •...
  • Page 85: Printing Creating A Label File

    The file listed below is created using the Intermec Direct Protocol. First, create a label layout file in a simple text editor (you can also find this file (testfile.txt) on the CD that comes with EasyLAN 100i: INPUT ON BF ON BF "Swiss 721 BT",6...
  • Page 86: Printing Using Ftp (Windows, Os/2, Unix)

    The printed label should look like this: Note: The Intermec InterDriver, included on the CD that comes with the EasyLAN 100i, allows you to print directly from most applica- tions running under various Windows versions.
  • Page 87: Printing From Unix

    Your network administrator will be able to supply you with the name of a suitable printer for the file you wish to print. If you have specified "test.txt" as filename, the following label will be printed. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...
  • Page 88: Appendix 1 Easylan 100I Home Page

    Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 The EasyLAN 100i comes with a home page for the World Wide Web (www) allowing the user to communicate directly with an EasyLAN 100i-equipped printer anywhere in the world over the web.
  • Page 89: Status

    • Logical Printer designation (1–8 and -) [”-” represents the direct printer port bypassing the logical printers] • Port ( always FastIF) • Status (Available, Occupied, or Printing) • Number of bytes printed • Comments Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 later in this chap-...
  • Page 90: Configuration

    In the lower part, you can use the boxes to select an application and to choose the standard IN/OUT channel, similar to Intermec Shell. Then press the Submit Setup button and execute a reboot.
  • Page 91: Print Server

    State where your system is located. (Used for SNMP). • System Contact State the e-mail address of the contact person for your system. (Used for SNMP). Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 hardcoded into each EasyLAN 100i >: p:<password >:...
  • Page 92 Specify the name of the print server. It should consist of the characters INTERMEC plus the six (6) last digits in the serial number of the EasyLAN 100i interface board (see the rear plate of the board). • Job Check Delay Set the print server queue polling interval.
  • Page 93 Enter the name of the printer as ITCnnnnnn.FIF, where nnnnnn are the six (6) last digits in the serial number of the EasyLAN 100i interface board (see the label on the rear plate). FIF stand for Fast Interface. • Printer 1 (–8) Connected to Use the click-down list box to select PR1 –...
  • Page 94 Configuration, cont'd. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Appendix 1 EasyLAN 100i Home Page Print Server, cont'd. 4. Printer 1 (– 8) The following parameters can be set: • Read Back Port Not used. Select NONE. • String Before Print Job Here you can e.g.
  • Page 95: Network Interface

    Click a radio button to specify enabled or disabled (Unix only). • WINS Enabled Click a radio button to specify enabled or disabled (Windows only). Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Chapter 7 “Setting Networks”. Chapter 7 Networks”.
  • Page 96 Configuration, cont'd. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Appendix 1 EasyLAN 100i Home Page Network Interface, cont'd. 1. TCP/IP, cont'd. • Primary WINS Server When using DHCP, this setting is done automatically. Do not set manually unless you know what you are doing.
  • Page 97 If you want to use failure traps, enable both the Authentification Failure Trap and the Printer Failure Trap. After having entered the appropriate information and selected the desired options, press the Submit SNMP settings button. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...
  • Page 98: Management

    Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Appendix 1 EasyLAN 100i Home Page The Management page has five functions... • to summarize some important information on the EasyLAN 100i interface (this information is also scattered among other pages): - Serial Number of the board...
  • Page 99: Diagnostics

    • Prot (Protocol) • Port (Logical printer) • S (Status; Completed/Off-line/Printing) • Bytes (Number of bytes received by the NetServer) • Etime (Elapsed time, i.e. number of seconds the channel has been open) Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...
  • Page 100: Support And Help

    Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Appendix 1 EasyLAN 100i Home Page These two links leads to the same page with links to various Inter- mec sites where you can find more information about Intermec Print- ers and the Intermec Technologies Corporation.
  • Page 101: Appendix 2 Parameter List

    Note: The password parameters, ROOT_PWD and PROS_PWD only appear when you are logged in to the EasyLAN 100i using root. The password parameters will not be printed when you are print- ing the parameter list using the test button.
  • Page 102 TRAP_COM. : public SYS_NAME. SNMP_AUT. : DISABLE (DISABLE, ENABLE) TRAP_PRT. : DISABLE (DISABLE, ENABLE) Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Appendix 2 Parameter List Node Address Root Password User and Printer Access List Base URL Internal Printout Destination...
  • Page 103 NPRINTER/RPRINTER 5 (Print Server name and slot number) NPRINTER/RPRINTER 6 (Print Server name and slot number) NPRINTER/RPRINTER 7 (Print Server name and slot number) NPRINTER/RPRINTER 8 (Print Server name and slot number) Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...
  • Page 104 PR1_IN. : AUTO (NONE, AUTO) PR1_BEF. PR1_STR. PR1_AFT. Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Appendix 2 Parameter List NetBIOS/NetBEUI Enabled NetBIOS Frame Type (Requires Restart) LP1 Name Printer 1 (nnnnnn are the last six characters of the serial number)
  • Page 105: Appendix 3 Technical Specifications

    BSD 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, SunOS4 (SOLARIS 1.x), DEC Ultrix etc. Linux System V systems: R3, R4, AT&T. Interactive, SCO, SUNOS5 (Solaris 2.x), HP-UX, Silicon Graphics IRIX, DEC Alpha OSF/1, IBM AIX, BULL (BOS, AIX) Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...
  • Page 106 Supported Network Systems, cont'd. Other systems: Supported Protocols Interface Network Management Logical Network Connection Network Attachments Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 IBM (MVS,VM,VSE, OS/400), DEC VMS, guidelines for other systems Print Methods: LPD, FTP, PROS (named pipe & filtered), Reverse Telnet WWW: Netscape 3.0 or higher and MS Internet Explorer 3.0 or higher...
  • Page 107 The logical printer ports can be programmed to perform string be- fore and after job, string substitution, alternative output and charac- ter set conversion 1 LED network activity indicator. Test button for interface card diagnostics (presently not supported)). Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...
  • Page 108: Appendix 4 Glossary

    EasyLAN 100i functionality. By editing the config file (changing the parameter settings), you can configure the EasyLAN 100i to meet the printing needs of your network. Disk And Execution MONitor. A program that lies dormant waiting for some condition to occur.
  • Page 109 Domain Name Service. Reflects the server names and addresses within a network. See MAC address. A channel inside the EasyLAN 100i that bypasses the logical printers, i.e. no settings affect the print data. A programming language developed by Intermec for controlling some of its high-end EasyCoder printer ranges.
  • Page 110 NetWare Node address Peer-to-peer printing Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 A logical printer acts as a filter between the network and the physical printer. It appears to the user as a normal printer with additional characteristics. For example a UNIX workstation may only send a line feed (LF) to a shared printer that needs carriage return (CR) and LF.
  • Page 111 TELNET TFTP UNIX PrintSet is an easy to use software developed by Intermec and running under Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0. It is used for setting up various Intermec EasyCoder printers and for printing test labels. PrintSet helps you to create and maintain printer configurations, fine tune printer performance, improve print quality, and download fonts, graphics, and formats.
  • Page 112 WINS Wizard Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1 Uniform Resource Locator. A way of specifying the location of publicly available information on the Internet. Wide Area Network. A network dispersed over a geographical defined area, e.g. a state or county. A WAN usually comprises a large number of local area networks (LAN).
  • Page 113 Intermec EasyLAN 100i – User's Manual Ed. 1...

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