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  • Page 1 User's Manual ™ EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
  • Page 3 Document Change Record This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as version 001. Version Date Description of Change 12/2004 Updated document to include EasyCoder PC4 and EasyCoder PC41 printers. EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introducing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter ...2 Physical Description ...3 Supported Operating Systems and Network Protocols...4 Installing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter...5 Connecting the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter to Your Network ...5 Printing a Test Label ...6 Downloading the IP Address ...7 Setting Up to Print ...8 Printing Through FTP ...9...
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting Printing Problems...40 Troubleshooting Network Configuration Problems...40 Managing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter ...40 Rebooting the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter...41 Setting the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter to Factory Default Settings ...42 Printing a Test Label ...43 Reloading Firmware...44 Viewing Ethernet Statistics ...45 Console Commands Sending the Console Commands ...48...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Safety Summary Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.

  • Page 8: Safety Icons

    Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Service & Support. The Intermec Global Sales & Service page appears. From the Service & Support menu, move your pointer over Support, and then click Warranty.

  • Page 9: Who Should Read This Document

    Who Should Read This Document? The EasyLAN 10i2 User’s Manual provides you with information about the features of the EasyLAN 10i2, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it in your printer. Before you install and configure the EasyLAN 10i2, you should be familiar with your printer, network and general networking terms, such as IP address.

  • Page 10: Related Documents

    Before You Begin Related Documents The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our current documents that you can download in PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor. EasyLAN 10i2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Installing The Adapter

    Installing the Adapter This chapter provides an overview of the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter and explains how to install it in your network. It covers these topics: • Introducing the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter • Installing the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter • Setting up to print...

  • Page 12: Introducing The Easylan 10I2 Adapter

    501S*, and 501XP • EasyCoder C4, PC4, and PC41 * These printer models require an external power supply to run the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter. You can connect either the external or the internal EasyLAN 10i2 adapter (P/N 072894) to these Intermec printers: •...

  • Page 13: Physical Description

    Physical Description Internal EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter: This illustration shows the connector, LED, and button for the internal adapter. Parallel port connector External EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter: This illustration shows the connectors, LED, and button for the external adapter. Connectors, LED, and Button Table...

  • Page 14: Supported Operating Systems And Network Protocols

    • Print a test label that shows some of the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s settings. Printers that do not use the Intermec Printer Language (IPL) or Direct Protocol (DP), such as the EasyCoder 91, 7422, C4, or PC4 or the ColorCoder V4, cannot print a test label.

  • Page 15: Installing The Easylan 10I2 Adapter

    Installing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter Before you install the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter, make sure that you have the appropriate Ethernet cable and power cable. Also make sure that you have loaded media and ribbon into the printer. For help, see the quick start guide for your printer.

  • Page 16: Printing A Test Label

    IP address, when you plug in the adapter and turn on the printer. You are now ready to print to your printer. If you want to print a test label or set a static IP address for the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter, see the next two sections.

  • Page 17: Downloading The Ip Address

    You can also use the Test button to reset the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter to its factory default settings. For help, see “Setting the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter to Factory Default Settings” on page 42. Downloading the IP Address If you have a DHCP server on your network, the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter automatically connects to the server and receives its TCP/IP settings, including its IP address.

  • Page 18: Setting Up To Print

    • how to set up printing on a Windows NT 4 PC or Windows 2000/XP • how to install and use the Intermec print monitor on a Windows 95/98 To set up your printer to print from a UNIX system, see “Configuring for UNIX”...

  • Page 19: Printing Through Ftp

    Printing Through FTP After you install the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter in your network, you are ready to print through it. This section explains how to use FTP to print to your printer. To print using an FTP session 1 From an MS DOS prompt, login to the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter using the command name assigned to the adapter.

  • Page 20: Setting Up For A Windows 2000/Xp Pc

    7 In Printer Ports, select LPR Port and click New Port. 8 In Add LPR compatible printer, enter the IP address or name of the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter as the server providing lpd. The default name is INTERMEC_nnnnnn where nnnnnn is the last six digits of the MAC address.

  • Page 21: Installing And Using The Intermec Print Monitor

    PrinterCompanion CD that shipped with your printer. This print monitor creates a network port for the Ethernet link on a Windows 95/98 system. As a result, the port acts transparently with any printer driver for Intermec printers and any application program. Because this print monitor uses TCP/IP, it can be used with IP routers and other IP-based equipment.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 — Installing the Adapter 3 In the left frame, click Software. The Software page appears. 4 Scroll down to Network Software Tools, and then click the Network Software Tools link. The Network Software Tools page opens. EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 7 Select the Other radio button, select Intermec Print Monitor, and then click OK. The Port Name dialog box appears. 8 In the Printer Name or IP Address field, enter the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s IP address. 9 In the Port Name field, enter the TCP printer port for the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter.
  • Page 24 12 Select the new port and click Apply. The new TCP/IP port is ready. You are now ready to print to your printer as a TCP/IP port from your Windows 95/98 system. EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Configuring The Adapter

    Configuring the Adapter This chapter explains how to configure the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter for advanced and network specific settings using the web browser interface and network specific utilities, such as Novell NWAdmin utility. It covers these topics: • Opening the web browser interface •...

  • Page 26: Opening The Web Browser Interface

    Chapter 2 — Configuring the Adapter Opening the Web Browser Interface To configure the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter, you need to open the web browser interface. To open the web browser interface 1 Start your web browser. 2 In the Address (Internet Explorer) or Go to (Netscape) line, enter the IP address for the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter and press Enter.

  • Page 27: Configuring The Tcp/Ip Parameters

    You are now ready to configure the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter. Configuring the TCP/IP Parameters If you want to configure advanced parameters or update the configuration, you can use the web browser interface. Note: If you are using a DHCP server to assign TCP/IP settings, the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter may not need any further configuration.
  • Page 28 Enter the IP address for the gateway or router. Boot method Select the method for finding the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address when the printer turns on or the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter is reset. Values Enable, Disable Default = Enable n.n.n.n where n is from 0 to 255...
  • Page 29 TCP/IP Parameters Defined (continued) Parameter Definition Boot method • Auto sets the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter to try to get an (continued) IP address using DHCP, BOOTP, and RARP. If it cannot get an IP address using these methods, Auto changes to Static.

  • Page 30: Configuring The Access And Update Passwords

    Configuring the Access and Update Passwords Use the web browser interface to configure the access and update passwords. The default passwords are intermec. The access password is the password you use to get to the Configuration and Management page of the web browser interface.
  • Page 31 5 Click OK to return to the Configuration and Management page. 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the update password. The Configure Server Update Password page is shown next. EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring the Adapter...

  • Page 32: Configuring The Parallel Port

    Configuring the Parallel Port If you do not want to use the default settings for the parallel port, use the web browser interface to configure the parallel port. The EasyLAN 10i2 adapter communicates with the printer through a parallel port.

  • Page 33: Configuring The Port Services

    Services on Ports. The Configure Service page appears. For help opening the Configuration and Management page, see “Opening the Web Browser Interface” on page 16. EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring the Adapter Definition Select the mode for data output.
  • Page 34 3 Configure the parameters. For help, see “Port Services Parameters Defined.” 4 Click Submit. A page appears letting you know that your changes were successful. 5 Click OK to return to the Configuration and Management page. EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 Priority Control strings Queue server NDS tree NDS context EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring the Adapter Definition Enter the name of the service. Select the port that the service runs on. Choose the protocols the service uses to communicate.
  • Page 36 Configure the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter to queue jobs sent to the raw TCP port. If not configured, the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter rejects jobs if the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter is currently busy with another job. EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 If you want to remove a server, select a server from the drop-down list and click Remove. 3 Click Back in your browser toolbar to return to the previous page. Or, click Main to return to the Configuration and Management page. EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring the Adapter...

  • Page 38: Configuring For The Netware Network

    “Configuring the Parallel Port” on page 22. You extensively use the Print Server and Printer names while configuring. Note that these names are actually the names of the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s NetWare services. If desired, you can change the default names using the web browser interface.
  • Page 39 7 Click OK to return to the Configuration and Management page. NetWare Parameters Defined Parameter NetWare Enabled services Bindery file servers EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring the Adapter Definition Enable or disable NetWare communications. Configure the services on the port you are using.

  • Page 40: Configuring Additional Queues

    You are now ready to use the queue from a NetWare workstation. Definition Select the frame type. Enter the password the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter uses to communicate with the file server in the Enter new password field and Confirm new password field.

  • Page 41: Configuring For Netbios

    For help, see “Configuring the Port Services” on page 23. 4 Read the name of the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter from the Server Name row. 5 Click Submit. A page appears letting you know that your changes were successful.
  • Page 42 WINS server IP addresses to 0.0.0.0. Enter the IP address for the primary WINS server. Enter the IP address for the optional secondary WINS server. EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Values Enable, Disable Default = enable Enable, Disable Default = enable...

  • Page 43: Configuring The Dlc Parameters

    For help, see “Configuring the Port Services” on page 23. 4 Click Submit. A page appears letting you know that your changes were successful 5 Click OK to return to the Configuration and Management page. EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring the Adapter...

  • Page 44: Configuring For Unix

    /etc/hosts file). Enter the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s service name (INTERMEC_nnnnnn_P1 where nnnnnn is the last six digits of the MAC address) as the name of the printer (refer to the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s test label for the exact name of this service), and enter the name of the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter that you assigned in the etc/hosts file as the remote host name.

  • Page 45: Configuring As A Sun Solaris Host

    –dLabelPrinter filename Configuring as a Sun Solaris Host To use an EasyLAN 10i2 adapter with Sun Solaris, first use the Host Manager in the Admintool utility to add the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s IP address and name to the /etc/hosts file.

  • Page 46: Configuring As An Hp-Ux Host

    Due to a bug in the Sun lpd implementation on Solaris 2.4 and earlier releases, you may encounter problems printing very long print jobs. The workaround is to configure the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter as an HP JetDirect card using the HP JetAdmin for UNIX software.

  • Page 47: Configuring As An Ibm Aix Host

    6 Enter any name as the Printer Name (the Printer Name is the name of the print queue). 7 Enter the IP address of the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter as the Remote System Name. 8 Enter the desired EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s service name (BINARY_P1 for binary files or TEXT_P1 for text files) as the Remote Printer Name.

  • Page 48: Configuring For Other Systems

    Chapter 2 — Configuring the Adapter Configuring for Other Systems You can use the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter with any computer system that supports either the lpr/lpd protocol or the HP JetDirect card (the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s parallel port is port 9100). Refer to your system’s documentation for information on configuring lpr/lpd or JetDirect print queues.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting And Managing The Adapter

    This chapter explains how to troubleshoot and manage the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter. It covers these topics: • Troubleshooting printing problems • Troubleshooting the network configuration problems • Managing the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Troubleshooting and...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Printing Problems

    If you are using TCP/IP, make sure that your computer and the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter are on the same IP segment or can reach each other with a PING command from the host. The IP address you assign to the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter must be on the same logical network as your host computers (for example, if your computer has an IP address of 192.189.207.3, the...

  • Page 51: Rebooting The Easylan 10I2 Adapter

    Configuration and Management page, see “Opening the Web Browser Interface” on page 16. 2 Click Submit. A page appears telling you that the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter has been reset. 3 Click OK to return to the Configuration and Management page.

  • Page 52: Setting The Easylan 10I2 Adapter To Factory Default Settings

    Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Managing the Adapter Setting the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter to Factory Default Settings Use the Test button or the web browser interface to set the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter to factory defaults. Note: Only the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter is set to factory defaults, not the entire printer.

  • Page 53: Printing A Test Label

    3 Click Submit. A page appears telling you that the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter is set to factory defaults. Note: The access and update passwords have been set to the factory default of intermec. 4 Click Main to return to the Configuration and Management page.

  • Page 54: Reloading Firmware

    Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Managing the Adapter Reloading Firmware You can load firmware on the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter using TFTP on Windows NT/2000/XP or the web browser interface. Using TFTP • Use the TFTP PUT command: tftp –i ipaddress put pathname password...

  • Page 55: Viewing Ethernet Statistics

    Netware server. 5 Click Submit. If you enabled reload on submit, the firmware is sent to the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter, and a message page appears letting you know the reload was successful. 6 Click OK to return to the Configuration and Management page.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Managing the Adapter 2 Click Main to return to the Configuration and Management page. EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Console Commands

    Console Commands This appendix explains how to send the console commands and lists the commands. EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Sending The Console Commands

    Appendix A — Console Commands Sending the Console Commands You can send console commands to the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter by using either Telnet or the web browser interface. The following procedure explains how to use the web browser interface. For help using Telnet, see the documentation for Telnet.

  • Page 59: General Commands

    Appendix A — Console Commands Description Removes the specified string number. Deletes the fatal error log. Clears the current entry in the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s internal queue for the parallel port. Exits EasyLAN 10i2 console. Provides information on available commands Resets the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter.
  • Page 60 Shows the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s statistics. Shows the service parameters. Prints the test label. Shows the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s firmware version. Allows the system manager to temporarily access set commands when the remote console is in protected mode. The set default command can be used to permanently disable the protected mode.

  • Page 61: Tcp/Ip Commands

    IP addresses and n.n.n.n equals the specific IP address. Sets the IP address of the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter. Where n.n.n.n equals the IP address. Sets the number of BOOTP/RARP tries. Where n is the number of BOOTP/RARP tries.

  • Page 62: Netware Commands

    NetWare print server, n is the NPrinter mode, and service is the service you are modifying. Sets the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s login password for the file server. Where password is the login password. Sets the queue polling time in seconds. Where n is the number of seconds.

  • Page 63: Index

    Index EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual...
  • Page 64 Probe idle connections radio buttons 19 RARP boot settings check box 19 Subnet mask field 18 TCP receive checksum radio buttons 20 TCP timeout field 19 TCP window field 19 TCP/IP radio buttons 18 EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 3 installing 5 to 8 IP address, configuring 7 LED 3 managing 40 overview 2 EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual rebooting 41, 49 setting to default settings 42 setting up to print 8 statistics, showing 50 Test button 3...
  • Page 66 45 pACKH 49 parallel port 1284 device ID queries 49 1284 ECP mode 49 Bi-directional mode 49 buffering 49 clearing current entry 49 configuring 21 to 23 connector 3 Fast Strobe mode 49 EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual...
  • Page 67 See PJL status check box Printer number field 26 PrinterCompanion CD using to install InterDriver 10 using to install the Intermec print monitor 11 printers compatible printers 2 setting up to print 8 turning on with adapter 6...
  • Page 68 2000/XP printing 10 setting up 10 95/98, printing 11 ARP/PING command, using 7 NT 4 printing 10 setting up 9 printing from NT 4/2000/XP 9 WINS server method field 32 zeroing statistical counts 50 EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual...
  • Page 70 Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, Washington 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet Adapter User's Manual *072889-002* P/N 072889-002...

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