Page 1 Network Interface Card USER’S MANUAL for PageWorks/Pro 18/18N/25 4110-7707-01...
Page 2: Software License Agreement
NETWORK: If the software is installed on a computer acting as a network server, any number of computers or workstations may access or utilize the printer services of that server. The printer services are described in the printed materials accompanying the Printer Network Card.
Page 3 Foreword The following are not permitted: The making of alternations to the software. The right to grant sub-license, leases or other rights to others. The merging of this software product or any portion of it into another product or program. The reverse engineering, decompilation or disassembly of the software.
Page 4: Limited Warranty
Limited Software Warranty Limited Warranty Minolta warrants that the software will perform in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of (90) ninety days from the date of purchase. Minolta does not warrant that the operation of the pro- gram will meet your requirements.
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Page 7 Foreword TERMINATION You may terminate your license at any time by destroying the Software and all your copies of it or as otherwise described in these terms. Minolta may terminate your license if you fail to comply with these terms. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all copies of the Software in your posses- sion.
Page 8 1) 10/100Base-T USER INSTRUCTIONS (For U.S.A.) FCC PART 15- RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES WARNING FCC: Declaration of Conformity Product Type Product Name Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,...
Page 9 Foreword This device must be used with shielded network (10/100Base-T) cable. The use of non-shield cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under FCC rules. USER INSTRUCTIONS (For Canada) INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD (ICES-003 ISSUE 3) WARNING This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Page 10 CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) We declare under our sole responsibility that the Network Interface Card for use with Minolta PagePro 18/18N printer, to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the specifications below. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU) only.
Page 11 CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) We declare under our sole responsibility that the Network Interface Card for use with Minolta PagePro 25 printer, to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the specifications below. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU) only.
Page 12 2) 10BaseT/2 USER INSTRUCTIONS (For U.S.A.) FCC PART 15- RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES WARNING FCC: Declaration of Conformity Product Type Product Name Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,...
Page 13 Foreword The use of non-shield cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under FCC rules. USER INSTRUCTIONS (For Canada) INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD (ICES-003 ISSUE 3) WARNING This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à...
Page 14 CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) We declare under our sole responsibility that the Network Interface Card for use with Minolta PagePro 18/18N printer, to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the specifications below. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU) only.
Page 15 CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) We declare under our sole responsibility that the Network Interface Card for use with Minolta PagePro 25 printer, to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the specifications below. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU) only.
Page 16: Trademark Acknowledgements
Congratulations on your selection of this quality Minolta Network Interface Card. This User’s Manual provides information about set-up the Network Interface Card and operating the printer in the network environment. Trademark Acknowledgements AppleTalk is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Page 17: Table Of Contents
1.2 Hardware/NOS Requirements ... 1-3 Chapter 2: Installing the Network Interface Card 2.1 Preparing the Printer ... 2-1 2.2 Powering Up the Printer ... 2-1 2.3 Connecting to a Network the NIC ... 2-2 Chapter 3: Utilizing Windows Programs 3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) –...
Page 18 4.1.2 Create Print Queues... 4-2 4.1.3 Enter the Print Server Name ... 4-3 4.1.4 Configure the Print Server ... 4-4 4.1.5 Assign Print Queues to the Printer ... 4-5 4.1.6 Set Up Notify Options for the Printer (Optional) ... 4-6 4.1.7 Installing the Print Server on Multiple...
Page 19 CONTENTS Chapter 5: AppleTalk Configuration 5.1 Choosing the Printer ... 5-1 5.2 Loading the AppleTalk NIManage Utility Program ... 5-2 5.3 Configuring the NIC ... 5-4 5.3.1 Configuration ... 5-4 5.3.2 Error Log... 5-4 5.3.3 Protocol Setup ... 5-5 5.3.4 Options ... 5-5 Chapter 6: TCP/IP Configuration 6.1 Installation in a Windows Environment ...
Page 20 6.2.3.9 Installing and Printing on an AIX RISC System/6000 ... 6-35 6.3 Running Telnet ... 6-39 6.3.1 Making Connection and Main Menu ... 6-39 6.3.2 Configure IP Parameters ... 6-40 6.3.3 Select Printer Languages ... 6-41 6.3.4 Enable/Disable Network Protocols ... 6-43 CONTENTS...
Page 21 7.5.2 Troubleshooting NetWare Protocol ... 7-8 7.5.2.1 NetWare Checklist... 7-8 7.5.2.2 File Server Checklist ... 7-9 7.5.2.3 Workstation Checklist... 7-9 7.5.2.4 NIC Configuration Checklist ... 7-10 7.5.2.5 Printer Server/File Server/Printer Checklist... 7-10 7.5.2.6 Workstation to NIC Connection Checklist... 7-11 7.5.2.7 NIC Loses Its File Server Connection ...
Page 22 C.1.2.5 Change Password ... C-5 C.1.2.6 Setup NetWare... C-5 C.1.2.7 Setup TCP/IP ... C-5 C.1.2.8 Setup AppleTalk ... C-5 C.1.2.9 Test Printer... C-5 C.1.2.10 Configure Status Page ... C-6 C.1.2.11 Printer Status... C-6 C.2 Supported Web Browsers ... C-6 Appendix D: Index...
Page 23 MEMO...
Page 24: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter Introduction...
Page 26 • IP and IPX SNMP support of MIB-2 and DPI proprietary NIC MIB. • SNMP support of standard MIB and proprietary printer MIB’s on compatible printers. • Flash memory to allow field upgrades, with capability for either IPX/SPX or TCP/IP (FTP) download of executable code.
Page 27: What's In The Package
1.1 What’s in the Package 1.1 What’s in the Package The Print Server contains the following: • Network Interface Card (NIC) • Quick Guide • CD-ROM – User’s Manual – Utility Software IP Discovery Program IP Peer-to-Peer Printing Program IPX/IP Management Access Program (MAP) IPX Peer-to-Peer Printing Program AppleTalk NIManage Utility UNIX TCP/IP Utility...
Page 28: Hardware/Nos Requirements
TCP/IP setup and maintenance may be done with Telnet. Monitoring and maintenance with HTTP requires a suitable internet Web Browser program supporting HTML. AppleTalk printing requires printer PPD appropriate to the printer. AppleTalk NIManage Utility Program is provided for setup and maintenance.
Page 29 1.2 Hardware/NOS Requirements Support for 10 or 100 megabit Ethernet networks: either 10Base2 (also known as ThinWire or Thinnet) or 10/100BaseT Hardware (twisted pair cable) and hardware. CD-ROM drive on the workstation to accept Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX utilities.
Page 30: Chapter 2: Installing The Network Interface Card
Chapter Installing the Network Interface Card...
Page 32: Preparing The Printer
2.1 Preparing the Printer If the printer can generate a test or status report, you should generate one before you begin. This will give you detailed information on the identification and configuration of your printer, as well as ensuring that the printer is properly set up and operating.
Page 33: Connecting To A Network The Nic
2.3 Connecting to a Network the NIC 2.3 Connecting to a Network the NIC Use an RJ45 connector (10/100BaseT) or BNC connector (10Base2) to connect to an Ethernet. Turn off the printer. Connect the connector to the NIC. 10/100BaseT: Plug an RJ45 connector into the 10/100BaseT port on the back of the NIC.
Page 34: Chapter 3: Utilizing Windows Programs
Chapter Utilizing Windows Programs...
Page 36 NIC’s built-in Web page. Note • It is also possible to search for an IP based printer using the IP Discov- ery Program in a network environment that does not support IPX. • The IP Discovery Program can only be used to search for IP based NICs.
Page 37: Discovery Program - Management Access Program (Map)
3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) – 3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) 3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) – The Management Access Program (MAP) uses a Windows-based Web Browser linked with a proprietary bi-directional IPX/IP channel program to allow access to the NIC’s HTML-based monitoring and maintenance capabilities.
Page 38: Configuring The Map
3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) – 3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) You can use the following procedure to manually install the MAP. Insert the CD-ROM into your workstation’s CD-ROM drive. Run the program. (In this example, we assume that drive D: is your workstation’s CD-ROM drive.) D:\Map\Setup.exe Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Page 39: Using The Map
To configure or reconfigure a particular NIC, click its serial number in the Web Browser list. Clicking a NIC serial number displays the Printer Management page of the card’s onboard HTTP server. See Appendix C for details of how to use this page to configure or reconfigure the NIC.
Page 40 3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) – 3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) Insert the CD-ROM into your workstation’s CD-ROM drive. The opening screen appears automatically. Click the CD-ROM Contents screen. Click Installation/Configuration Programs of the screen.
Page 41 3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) 3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) – Clicking a NIC URL displays the Printer Management page of the card’s onboard HTTP server. See Appendix C for details of how to...
Page 42: Ip Peer-To-Peer Printing Program
3.2 IP Peer-to-Peer Printing Program This section describes how to set up and use the IP Peer-to-Peer Printing program. With the setup procedure, you set up your print server ports for printing from a Windows environment. 3.2.1 Installing the IP Peer-to-Peer Printing Program Use the following procedure for automatic installation of the IP Peer- to-Peer Printing Program.
Page 43: Setting Up Ip Peer-To-Peer Printing
Based on Serial Number Select this option to identify printers according to printer server serial number. If SN991354 is the printer serial number, for exam- ple, SN460121 is the printer port. Based on IP Address Select this option to identify printers according to IP address. If 199.99.92.99 is the printer IP address, for example, 199.99.92.99 is...
Page 44: Adding Printers For Ip Peer-To-Peer Printing
3.2.3 Adding Printers for IP Peer-to-Peer Print- The following steps can be used to manually add a printer that cannot be found automatically due to router setup or the maximum hop count setting. Note, however, that manual addition of printer is normally not required.
Page 45 IP Address: Type in the IP address of the printer you want to add. Name: Type in the name you want to assign to the printer. Assign a name you feel best identifies the printer. Port Number: Type in the port number of the printer. The default port number set- ting is 10001.
Page 46: Ipx Peer-To-Peer Printing Program
• Because Peer-to-Peer uses the IPX/SPX Protocol, Novell operation must remain enabled on the NIC, even if traditional Novell printing facilities are not being used. The name of the Peer-to-Peer printer, as it appears in the Windows Port List, is the same as the Novell Print Server name, and may be changed by changing the Novell Print Server name using the Web-based management or MAP Program.
Page 47: Installing The Ipx Peer-To-Peer Printing Program
D:\Ipx-P2p\Setup.exe Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Once the redirector is installed, each printer on the network that sup- ports this Peer-to-Peer capability will appear as a Port under Printer. To use the Peer-to-Peer connection, create a logical printer using the driver installation program according to the instructions for your printer.
Page 48: Installing The Printer Driver And Setting The Printer Port
3.3.2 Installing the Printer Driver and Setting the Printer Port Using the install program, install the printer driver that comes with the printer (PageWorks/Pro). Refer to the manual that came with the printer for details. Open the Properties Select the tab.
Page 49: Using A Web Browser
3.4 Using a Web Browser 3.4 Using a Web Browser Once you have assigned an IP address to your NIC, you can use a Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer to access the NIC’s onboard HTTP server. The HTTP server can be used to perform various maintenance procedures.
Page 50: Chapter 4: Netware Configuration
Chapter NetWare Configuration...
Page 52: Configuring Netware 2.15 And 3.X
Start PCONSOLE and select the file server you want to use. Create the print queues. Specify the NIC as a print server. Configure the print server and printer. Assign the print queues. Set up the NOTIFY options. Repeat the procedure for other file servers.
Page 53: Start Pconsole And Select File Server
4.1 Configuring NetWare 2.15 and 3.x When you are finished, turn the printer off and on again. The printer creates a status report that indicates the file servers to which the unit is attached and the queues which it services.
Page 54: Enter The Print Server Name
4.1.3 Enter the Print Server Name A print server takes the print jobs from queues and sends them to the printer. Use this procedure to specify the name of the print server: Choose Print Server Information menu, and press Enter press .
Page 55: Configure The Print Server
Print Server entry, all printers are labeled “Not Installed”. Choose the printer and press screen appears with a title of Printer 0, as shown in the following example. If you choose to, change the default in the Name field on this form to LASER_PRINTER or something else that helps you identify the printer.
Page 56: Assign Print Queues To The Printer
Press to return to the 4.1.5 Assign Print Queues to the Printer When you assign queues to the defined printer, you authorize the print server to service these queues. Note • Do not assign the same queue to two different print servers. If a queue is assigned to multiple print servers, print jobs may not go to the intended printer.
Page 57: Set Up Notify Options For The Printer (Optional)
(Optional) To enable the print server to notify users or user groups if a problem occurs with the printer, set up the Notify options. The print server supports the enhanced NOTIFY options for printers, including informing users when the printer: •...
Page 58 Select the printer from the view a list of Notify Candidates Select the user or group from the list. Set the First Next recommended that you use the defaults. The number of seconds the network waits before it notifies candidates about a print job problem.
Page 59: Installing The Print Server On Multiple File Servers
4.1 Configuring NetWare 2.15 and 3.x 4.1.7 Installing the Print Server on Multiple File Servers To install the print server on more than one file server, perform the procedures described in Sections 4.1.1 through 4.1.6 for each file server. You must use the same name and password for the print server (or no password) on all file servers.
Page 60: Primary File Server
4.1.8 Primary File Server To use the primary file server option, use the following procedure on a file server close to the printer: List the file servers to be serviced by the primary file server by selecting File Server To Be Serviced...
Page 61: Configuring Netware 4.X - Bindery Emulation
4.2 Configuring NetWare 4.x — Bindery Emulation 4.2 Configuring NetWare 4.x — Bindery Emulation Novell’s NetWare 4.x can operate in two modes — Novell Directory Services (NDS) and Bindery Services Emulation. For Directory Services, see 4.3 Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services. These services run simultaneously and transparently to each other.
Page 62: Configure In Bindery Mode With
4.2 Configuring NetWare 4.x — Bindery Emulation Note • The command at the console prompt takes effect immediately. The def- inition in the autoexec.ncf file takes effect when the server is shut down and then restarted. 4.2.2 Configure in Bindery Mode with PCONSOLE Once you confirm the server has Bindery Context, use the following procedure to configure the NIC.
Page 63 10. When you are finished, press Repeat steps 5 through 10 for each file server that the printer server services. 11. To view, add, delete, or modify print servers or queues after the...
Page 64: Configuring The Nic In Novell Directory Services
4.3 Configuring the NIC in NetWare Directory Services 4.3 Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services Novell Directory Services (NDS) offers a different, more advanced approach to network management than previous NetWare versions. Generally, it stores and tracks all network objects. As a rule, all 4.x servers must have NDS loaded in order to function.
Page 65: Create Printer Object
4.3 Configuring the NIC in NetWare Directory Services You may use NWADMIN to configure the printer in NDS. Prior to printing, NDS must be set up as follows and the NIC must be set up with NDS Context and Tree. See Section 4.4. The steps below describe the use of NWADMIN configuration to create printer, print server, and print queue objects.
Page 66: Create Print Server Object
When the New Object window appears, scroll down the New Object icon list, select the Printer icon and click on the button. When the Create Printer window appears, type a value in the Printer Name field and click on the 4.3.2 Create Print Server Object...
Page 67: Create Print Queue Object
4.3 Configuring the NIC in NetWare Directory Services 4.3.3 Create Print Queue Object Once again, highlight the Organizational Unit, select the item from the menu and choose At the window, scroll down the New Object icon list, select the Print Queue icon, and click on the At the Create Print Queue button, then type in values for...
Page 68: Assign Printer Object
4.3 Configuring the NIC in NetWare Directory Services button. The full volume will field. Finally, click on the . Double click on the printer object just window. See below. Find the Printer 4-17...
Page 69 Click on the button and the print queue just created is added to Print Queues : box in the Printer: window. Click on the button again. 4-18 window appears, find the print queue Objects...
Page 70: Assign Print Server Object
: window, click on the Print Server button to bring up the printer object just created from the button. Now the printer (with its context) appears in the : box of the Print Server 4.3 Configuring the NIC in NetWare...
Page 71: Check Assignments
Directory Tree Print Queue created. At the window, click on the button. Print Queue Assignments If you configured the print queue and printer correctly they will appear in the proper boxes on the window. Press the Print Queue Cancel button. 4-20...
Page 72: Set Up And Reset The Printer
4.3 Configuring the NIC in NetWare Directory Services 4.3.7 Set Up and Reset the Printer NWADMIN configuration is complete. Before you can begin printing, though, be sure to set up and reset (power cycle) the printer. 4-21...
Page 73: Nic Configuration
The default name for the NetWare Print Server is MLT_123456, 123456 is the serial number of the NIC. This is also the name of the printer in peer-to-peer mode. If you want to change the default Print Server name, type this name in the space.
Page 74 You may reset from MAP or the Web Browser by returning to the Network Setting page, and click on Now click on Reset Unit printer. The new NetWare values should now be in effect. 4.4 NIC Configuration entry and Preferred NDS Tree...
Page 75: Using The Novell Pconsole Utility
4.5 Using the Novell PCONSOLE Utility 4.5 Using the Novell PCONSOLE Utility This section explains how to use the PCONSOLE utility to perform the following tasks: • Attach and select a file server • Select or delete queues for the print server •...
Page 76: Changing Print Queues
You can specify users or groups of users that are notified if a problem occurs when a print job is sent to the printer. If the print server is servicing queues on multiple file servers, you must set up a NOTIFY list for each file server.
Page 77 11. Press until you see the prompt to exit PCONSOLE. Select and then press 4-26 from the menu. Defined Printers menu. screen appears. Notify Candidates screen displays. intervals for notifying users about printer Enter Enter screen.
Page 78: Chapter 5: Appletalk Configuration
Chapter AppleTalk Configuration...
Page 80: Choosing The Printer
NIC using AppleTalk and how to use the AppleTalk NIManage utility program. Note • The printer must be equipped with the PS option when operating in an AppleTalk environment. 5.1 Choosing the Printer To choose the printer, use the following procedure: Make sure you have loaded the printer driver appropriate to your printer.
Page 81: Loading The Appletalk Nimanage Utility Program
5.2 Loading the AppleTalk NIManage Utility Program 10. The options available at this point depend on your printer driver. With a typical driver, you may select . There will be a series of messages as the Chooser commu- SETUP nicates with the printer and locates the proper PPD. The setup screen will return, listing the PPD file selected.
Page 82: Loading The Appletalk Nimanage Utility Program
5.2 Loading the AppleTalk NIManage Utility Program You can use the following procedure to start the NIManage program instead of step 1 to 5 above. • Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and double-click the APPLTLK folder from the CD-ROM. Double-click the icon •...
Page 83: Configuring The Nic
AppleTalk Zone. Note • This function cannot be used in combination with the PageWorks/Pro 18/18N/25. To change the printer name, use the LaserWriter Utility or other printer utility. 5.3.2 Error Log The Error Log function is used to view a log of events that the NIC has registered.
Page 84: Protocol Setup
Type the IP address and subnet mask if you have enabled TCP/IP. Type the default gateway address, if you have one. Click on when you have finished using this screen. You must power the printer off and on to make the changes take effect. 5.3.4 Options Click on...
Page 85 MEMO...
Page 86: Chapter 6: Tcp/Ip Configuration
Chapter TCP/IP Configuration...
Page 88: Installation In A Windows Environment
NetWare, and use standard Windows/NetWare utilities to provide access to the printer. If NetWare is not to be used, the users may access the printer using TCP/IP. Windows 95 and Windows NT4.0 users can also use the NIC Peer-to- Peer capability as described in Chapter 3.
Page 89: Windows For Workgroups
Windows 95 workstations can also share an lpr printer installed on a Windows NT server on the network. The following instructions are based on the a shareware lpr appli- cation that is available from various sources.
Page 90 Note • Once you have lpr installed on an Windows NT Server workstation and have allowed printer sharing, other workstations may use the printer through the Microsoft Windows Network without having to have sepa- rate lpr queues installed on each workstation.
Page 91: Setting Up The Nic
If you cannot use these programs, you can use either the ARP procedure or the BOOTP. Prior to running these programs, install the NIC in your printer. Power-up the printer. Keep the status report handy for the Ethernet MAC Address.
Page 92: Assigning The Ip Address With Bootp
Request should time out. For example: >ping 192.9.200.200 Recycle the power on the printer, or let the NIC reset itself. The NIC will produce a status report that should include the entered IP address. When the NIC is up again, type the following at the command prompt: >ping <NIC IP address>...
Page 93 BOOTP programs bootp Copy BOOTPL16.exe your workstation’s hard disk. Reset the printer. Note • The NIC issues the BOOTP request for a finite period of time. The NIC must be freshly reset for this program to work. Run the program.
Page 94: Setting Up Ip And Lpr Parameters
Go to Control Panel, Printers, and choose Select your driver and click on At this point, you should see an entry for your Windows lpr Spooler’s printer in the “Available ports” listing. For example, C:\SPOOL\PRINTER_NAME. . The default password is also “sysadm”...
Page 95 At the Remote Host Name prompt type the NIC’s IP Address, and for the Remote Printer Name enter Using the install program, install the printer driver that comes with the printer (PageWorks/Pro). Refer to the manual that came with the printer for details. Open the Properties Select the tab.
Page 96 NT server. Using the install program, install the printer driver that comes with the printer (Color PageWorks/Pro). Refer to the manual that came with the printer for details. Open the Printer Properties dialog box for the PageWorks/Pro. Click to display the Ports property tab.
Page 97: Unix Printing
Note • The NIC will also operate with other host-resident print supervisor/ spooler programs that present a print image to the printer over a TCP/ IP port. The base TCP/IP port number can be changed via Telnet, or the NIC HTML setup pages accessed by MAP or a Web Browser. Remem- ber, the actual port is always one higher than the base port number.
Page 98 Between the host-based and printer-based TCP/IP printing capabilities, the NIC works with: • All UNIX systems that support lpd • System V Rel. 4 (on 386 platforms) • DEC ULTRIX RISC Versions 4.3 and 4.4 • DEC OSF/1 Versions 2.0 and 3.0 •...
Page 99: Configuring The Ip Address On The Nic
For each method, you will need to provide the MAC Address of the NIC. The MAC Address is the 12-character code that is printed under MAC Address on the status report each time the printer is turned on. You can use the BOOTP, RARP, or ping procedures only when the Print Server is in its factory default state (no IP information entered).
Page 100 Edit the hosts file (usually /etc/hosts) or use NIS or DIS to add the IP address and NIC’s node name. See the network adminis- trator for the IP address. For example, you would type in the following for NIC named printfast with an IP address of 192.9.200.200: 192.9.200.200 printfast Stop the BOOTP daemon if it is running.
Page 101: Using Rarp
6.2 UNIX Printing Check the printer to verify that the NIC is connected to the net- work. Turn on the printer. Wait until the printer powers up and finishes initializing to allow enough time for the IP address to become known and to be saved in NVRAM.
Page 102: Using Arp & Ping
If the rarp daemon is running, stop it and restart it. Verify that the daemon is running. Check the printer to see that the print server is connected to the network. Turn on the printer. Wait until the printer powers up and finishes initializing to allow enough time for the IP address to become known and to be saved in NVRAM.
Page 103 Add an entry to the arp cache for the Print Server’s IP address and MAC Address. For example: #arp -s 192.9.200.200 00:20:6b:aa:bb:cc Check the printer to see that the NIC is connected to the net- work. Turn on the printer. Send a ping command the NIC.
Page 104: Lpd Printing
NIC lpd recognizes the format of a certain printer emulations and filters the data, if possible, so it can be printed on the printer type you specify. You can indicate to the NIC lpd what type of printer is attached...
Page 105: Setting Up An Aix 2.5 Remote Printer To Use Lpd
Installation and testing is done. You are now ready to print. 6.2.2.2 Setting Up an AIX 2.5 Remote Printer to Use Set up a remote printer on the host that sends jobs to the NIC using the NIC’s lpd. Use the following procedure to do this:...
Page 106: Setting Up An Aix 4.0 System
After you have replaced all values, press You can now print. 6.2.2.3 Setting Up an AIX 4.0 System Use the following procedures to install a NIC in an AIX 4.0 system: Run SMIT Printer. Select Print Spooling Select Add a Print Queue.
Page 107: Setting Up An Hp/Ux Remote Printer To Use Lpd
Installation is complete. Test your printer by executing the following command: #lp -d<queue_name> <file_name> 6.2.2.4 Setting Up an HP/UX Remote Printer to Use Set up a remote printer on the host that sends jobs to a NIC using the NIC lpd. At the prompt, type: #sam...
Page 108: Setting Up An As/400 Systems To Use Lpd
17. Manufacturer type and model must be the print driver that goes with your printer. 6.2.2.6 Setting Up a DEC ULTRIX 4.3 RISC or OSF1/ ALPHA Remote Printer Set up a remote printer on the host that sends jobs to a NIC. At the prompt, type: #lprsetup Select Enter a name for your printer and press “Do you want more information on specific printer types?”...
Page 109: Setting Up A Sco Unix Remote Printers To Use Lpd
You are now prepared to print. 6.2.2.7 Setting Up a SCO UNIX Remote Printers to Use lpd Set up a remote printer on the host that sends jobs to a NIC using lpd. Use the following procedures to do this: At the prompt, type:...
Page 110: Setting Up System V Rel.4 And Solaris 2.X To Use Lpd
Confirm the preceding connection as your system default. Type: Enter another printer name or quit setup. Type: 10. “Do you want to start the remote daemon now?” Type: 11. Using a line editor of your choice, edit the /etc/printcap file by...
Page 111: Installing Tcp/Ip For Nic If Not Running Lpd
6.2 UNIX Printing At the prompt, type: #lpadmin -p <local printername> -s <remote host name or IP address>!PORT1 Note • There is no space after the remote host name. At the prompt, type: #enable <local printername> #accept <local printername> 6.2.3 Installing TCP/IP for NIC If Not Running The CD-ROM provided with the NIC includes install scripts for various UNIX systems.
Page 112: Loading The Software
PostScript printer. If you answered no to this question, the install script uses an input filter (infilter) that supplies CR/LF translation to print ASCII files on a PCL printer. If you answered yes to this ques- tion, your printcap file will reference psfilter which offers easy ASCII-to-PostScript conversion.
Page 113: Manual Selection Of Filters
Type the node name entered in /etc/hosts. For example: printfast and press “What is the printer name?” Type the desired printer name and press Your screen will now display the information you provided to the install script. For example: Node name of the NIC: printfast Printer name to be used: <printer_name>...
Page 114 “Is this printer PostScript?” Type and press The script creates a printcap entry for the printer just config- ured. The screen displays the entry and asks if you want the script to append it to your /etc/printcap file. See below for a sample printcap file.
Page 115: Installing & Printing On An
Type the node name entered in /etc/hosts. For example: printfast and press “What is the printer name?” Type the desired printer name and press Your screen will now display the information you provided to the install script. For example: Node name of the NIC: printfast Printer name to be used: <printer_name>...
Page 116: Installing And Printing On The Hp/Ux System
We suggest pinging the NIC to test communications. Like all BSD systems, ULTRIX uses the /etc/printcap file to config- ure a printer. The interface to the installation script is the same for all BSD systems, however, the printcap entry is different.
Page 117 You can also use other options for the lpadmin command. See your system documentation for details. Note • The printer name must be the same as the one you entered during the NIC installation. HP supplies the to configure the printer.
Page 118: Installing And Printing On A System
HP supplies ASCII-to-PostScript filters and the system will invoke them automatically if you define the content type of the printer as PostScript. The HP/UX lp system also supplies interface scripts that produce PostScript banners. Use the define new filters and content types if necessary. The full power and flexibility of the lp print service is now available to you.
Page 119 PostScript, PCL, and ASCII files. In order to utilize a printer specific interface other than the default interface script (named standard), you must have a copy of that printer inter- face edited and installed in the /usr/nic directory.
Page 120: Installing & Printing On A Sco Unix System
After completing software download in Section 6.2.3.1 Loading the Software, you must configure the printer and make it known to the lp system. Follow the steps below: Run the Installation script by typing:...
Page 121 “Is this printer PostScript?” Type The script automatically starts the daemon for the newly config- ured printer. It also displays the path used should you ever need to restart the daemon. In the preceding example, the path would be: /usr/nic/lpr_print /dev/nic/<printer_name>...
Page 122: Installing And Printing On An Aix Risc System/6000
SCO supplies ASCII-to-PostScript filters and the system will invoke them automatically if you define the content type of the printer as PostScript. The SCO UNIX lp system also sup- plies interface scripts that produce PostScript banners. Use the lpfilter command to define new filters and content types if necessary.
Page 123 6.2 UNIX Printing An AIX virtual printer is simply a high level software view of a data stream, queue, and device that controls how a given job will be pro- cessed. A different virtual printer should be defined for each data stream that a real printer supports.
Page 124 NIC information you supplied. Since the AIX System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) will not accept a named pipe as a printer device, the installa- tion script also creates a null character device in /dev/ <printer_name>.
Page 125 6.2 UNIX Printing Output spooled on the virtual printer as defined above, will now be sent to the named pipe and routed to NIC. Before you edit the files above, be sure that the following daemon is running: /usr/nic/lpr_print /dev/nic/<printer_name>...
Page 126: Running Telnet
6.3 Running Telnet The Telnet utility uses the standard remote terminal protocol to configure the IP address, lpd printers, and other parameters on your system. Use the following guidelines to run Telnet. You have the same functionality with the HTML pages accessed by MAP or a Web Browser, as described in Chapter 3.
Page 127: Configure Ip Parameters
6.3 Running Telnet The Configuration Utility Unit Serial no. 460121 V5.04 Main Menu 1. IP Parameters 2. LPD Printers 3. Protocols 4. Reset Unit 5. Restore Factory Defaults 6. Change Password E. Exit To end your Telnet session, type made any changes you are prompted to either Save Changes and Exit or Exit Without Saving Changes.
Page 128: Select Printer Languages
Note • The base port number is one less than the actual TCP/IP port number used by the printer. For example, to set the port number to 9100, enter 9099. 6.3.3 Select Printer Languages Selection 2 in the Main Menu allows you to designate which emulations (printer interpreter languages) the printer supports.
Page 129 PostScript PCL, PS, ASCII To access the LPD Printers menu, type at factory default, the menu shown below appears. LPD Printers 1. Printer 1 2. Banners To change the set of emulations, type options shown below appears. Printer 1 1. PCL 2.
Page 130: Enable/Disable Network Protocols
In order to reset the NIC, type 4 into the main menu and press the keyboard. Note that resetting the NIC initializes the network interface without effecting the printer interface. 6.3.6 Restore Factory Defaults When it is necessary to restore factory defaults on your print server,...
Page 131: Exit Telnet
6.3 Running Telnet 6.3.8 Exit Telnet Use the following procedures to exit Telnet: To end your Telnet session, type made any changes, the following menu appears: The Configuration Utility Unit Serial no. 460121 V5.04 Exit 1. Save Changes and Exit 2.
Page 132: Ftp Printing
Password: (none) Upload (PUT) the file you want to print. The printer prints the uploaded (PUT) file. Note • FTP Printing does not support selecting multiple file names. Only one person can be logged on to a port at any particular •...
Page 133: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
6.5 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 6.5 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP is a service much like bootp that provides a method for assignment and maintenance of IP addresses. The NIC is able to obtain IP information from this service. There are two user settable variables related to the DHCP function. These are accessible in the TCP section of Network Administration, in the HTML pages.
Page 134: Chapter 7: Operation And Troubleshooting
Chapter Operation and Troubleshooting...
Page 136: Led Status Indicator
This chapter describes normal operation of the NIC in the printer, and also provides information on how to troubleshoot any problems you might have with the NIC. 7.1 LED Status Indicator The NIC has two LED status indicators: amber and green. The amber LED generally indicates job activity;...
Page 137 7.1 LED Status Indicator And the printer LED Patterns Awaiting print Green LED blinks jobs sometime slowly. after power-on completes. Awaiting print Green LED blinks jobs. rapidly. Finished with Green LED alter- power-on nately blinks with sequence. amber indicator. Then The NIC...
Page 138: Status/Configuration Report
7.2 Status/Configuration Report The Status/Configuration report is sent as a print job to the printer when the print server is powered on. For example, the report on the next page shows the configuration of the print server immediately before the report is printed. Some printers also allow you to use a command from the front panel that produce a Status/Configuration report.
Page 139 No Notify Defined File Server: RIGHT Queue: Q2 No Notify Defined Peer-to-Peer Connection Information Printer Name: P2 AppleTalk Connection Information AppleTalk Printer Name: Acme Page Printer TCP/IP Connection Information Port Number: 10001 enabled Priority: 1 Attached: Yes Priority: 1 Attached: Yes...
Page 140: Resetting The Nic To Factory Default
IP addresses. It does not lose its serial number and MAC Address. To reset the NIC: Power off the printer and remove the NIC from the printer. The removal process is the reverse of the installation process in Quick Guide for Installation and Reference.
Page 141: How To Diagnose Problems
Verify that the printer is functioning properly. • Is the printer printing? Make sure the printer is operating properly by causing it to gener- ate a test page. See your printer's owner's manual for instructions on generating a test page.
Page 142 Determine if other users can print. If they can’t and they are all on the same NOS, go to the troubleshooting section for that NOS. When you have determined the nature of the problem, use the checklists in the next section. 7.4 How to Diagnose Problems...
Page 143: Troubleshooting Checklists
Did you assign print queues to the printer? It is recommended to assign each print queues to only one NIC- connected printer. If print queues are assigned to other network printers, the print jobs may be going to an other network printer.
Page 144: File Server Checklist
If the PCONSOLE settings are correct, the connection between the printer and network may have been broken. Turn the printer off and, using PCONSOLE, wait for the status message Not Con- nected. Turn the printer on and the status should change to Waiting for Job. 7.5.2.2 File Server Checklist •...
Page 145: Nic Configuration Checklist
MAP Program, you must also change the name in PCONSOLE before you can print. • Use PCONSOLE to check the Printer Status. Make sure it is not stopped or paused. • You cannot use PCONSOLE Version 1.0 to configure the NIC.
Page 146: Workstation To Nic Connection Checklist
See your NetWare print server manual for information. • Make sure another printer is not taking the print jobs from the queues BEFORE the NIC can service the job. To do this, dis- able the other printer until you can verify the NIC-connected printer setup.
Page 147: Troubleshooting Appletalk Protocol
Note • Not all printers can communicate with the default Macintosh driver. • If you placed the printer in a new zone, did you reselect the zone? • Are other printers with similar names in Chooser? Make sure you chose the NIC-connected printer.
Page 148: Appendix A: Jumper Settngs
Appendix Jumper Settings...
Page 150 When performing installation procedures, however, take proper static control precautions to prevent damage to equipment. Make sure you do not have the printer plugged into a wall outlet. If it is, unplug the power cord BEFORE you open the unit. Remove the...
Page 151: Network Interface Cards And Jumper Locations
A.1 Network Interface Cards and Jumper Locations A.1 Network Interface Cards and Jumper Locations The illustration below shows the location of each of the jumpers on the Ethernet NIC. 10/100BaseT 10BaseT/2 Note • The shaded areas indicate the default pin positions. THIN 10BT AUTO...
Page 152: Ethernet Jumpers
A.2 Ethernet Jumpers A.2 Ethernet Jumpers On a NIC with both 10BaseT and 10Base2 capability there are three jumpers that affect Ethernet operations: Automatic/Manual (JP4), Manual Selection (JP3), and Collision Threshold (JP5). The Automatic/Manual jumper causes the NIC to select Ethernet network type automatically when in the AUTO position.
Page 153: Bus Handshake
A.4 BUS Handshake A.4 BUS Handshake The bus handshake signal may be altered to match with your printer controller. Normal handshake signal is WAIT- signal (OP3 set to pins 2 and 3). Check your printer manual to determine if your controller requires the alternate handshake signal ACK/RDY-(OP3 set to pins 1 and 2).
Page 154: Appendix B: Specifications
Appendix Specifications...
Page 156: Network Interface Card
B.1 Network Interface Card The following tables provide general specifications for the NIC. Network Interface Card General Specifications Size: Weight: Environment: Controls and Indicators: Configuration: Connectors: B.2 10/100BaseT/UTP Cables Use the following universal Ethernet standard when configuring your 10/100BaseT/UTP cables to connect to the RJ45 connector on the NIC. The cable should be Category 5.
Page 157 MEMO...
Page 158: Appendix C: Using A Web Browser
Appendix Using a Web Browser...
Page 160: Accessing The Http Server Screens
• Minolta PageScope™ utility Use this screen to view the status of the printer and other setting information. This utility is written in Java, so you need a browser that supports Java to run it. See the initial server screen for details on supported browsers.
Page 161: Minolta Pagescope™Utility
C.1 Accessing the HTTP Server Screens C.1.1 Minolta PageScope™utility *The example above shows the status of a PageWorks 25 printer. Note • Depending on the version of the utility you are using, the appearance of the screen may differ from that shown above.
Page 162: Network Administration Page
C.1 Accessing the HTTP Server Screens C.1.2 Network Administration page Network administration functions are performed from the Network Setting page. Note • Depending on the version of the utility you are using, the appearance of the screen may differ from that shown above. Click on a link to jump to the corresponding page, where you can make the settings indicated by the link text.
Page 163: Reset
NIC to a new location or to clear incorrect settings. Note • Settings made will not be recognized by the printer until the power to the printer is turned off and then on again. C.1.2.3 Unit Status This screen shows the status of each protocol.
Page 164: Change Password
This screen is for making AppleTalk environment settings. Important! • This function cannot be used in combination with the PageWorks/Pro 18/25. To change the printer name, use the LaserWriter Utility or other printer utility. See Macintosh documentation and Chapter 5 AppleTalk Configuration for details on configuring AppleTalk.
Page 165: Configure Status Page
C.1.2.11 Printer Status The Printer Status window monitors the following operating conditions of your printer: Device Status, Printer Status, Error Detected and Printer Message. C.2 Supported Web Browsers The Network Administration page can be accessed via the following Web browsers: •...
Page 166: Appendix D: Index
Appendix Index...
Page 168 1-1, 2-2, A-2 AIX System AIX 2.5 6-18 AIX 4.0 6-19 AIX RISC System/6000 Print Commands 6-38 Setting Up 6-18, 6-19 Virtual Printer Commands 6-37 AppleTalk 1-1, 5-1, C-5 Choosing the Printer Configuring NIManage Troubleshooting 7-12 Zone 5-1, 5-4 arp & ping...
Page 169 6-4, 6-6, 6-12, 6-16, 7-5, C-4 MAP (Management Access Program) 1-2, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 3-5, 3-6, 4-3, 4-22, 6-10, Configuring Installing IP based printer IPX based printer Max Hop Using Max Hop Microsoft Internet Explorer Minolta PageScope utility Netscape Navigator...
Page 170 Peer-to-Peer Printing 1-1, 3-1 3-1, 3-11 PostScript 6-32, 6-41 printcap file 6-10, 6-17, 6-18 Printer Powering Up Preparing Status Test Printer Management page PS option RARP 6-12 RJ45 Connector 2-2, B-1 SCO UNIX 6-13, 6-33 Setting Up 6-22 SNMP 1-1, 6-1...
Page 171 6-10 HP/UX System 6-20, 6-29, 6-33 6-10, 6-17 Printer-based 6-10 SCO UNIX 6-22 3-6, C-1 UTP cable Virtual Printer Commands Web Browser 4-3, 4-22, 6-5, 6-10, C-6 Microsoft Internet Explorer Netscape Navigator Network Address Password Supported TCP/IP Unit Info 6-1,...

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Minolta PageWorks Pro 18 User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

What's in the Package

Hardware/Nos Requirements

Chapter 2: Installing the Network Interface Card

Preparing the Printer

Powering up the Printer

Connecting to a Network the NIC

Chapter 3: Utilizing Windows Programs

Discovery Program - Management Access Program (MAP)

IP Peer-To-Peer Printing Program

IPX Peer-To-Peer Printing Program

Using a Web Browser

Chapter 4: Netware Configuration

Configuring Netware 2.15 and 3.X

Configuring Netware 4.X - Bindery Emulation

Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services

NIC Configuration

Using the Novell PCONSOLE Utility

Chapter 5: Appletalk Configuration

Choosing the Printer

Loading the Appletalk Nimanage Utility Program

Configuring the NIC

Chapter 6: TCP/IP Configuration

Installation in a Windows Environment

UNIX Printing

Running Telnet

FTP Printing

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Chapter 7: Operation and Troubleshooting

LED Status Indicator

Status/Configuration Report

Resetting the NIC to Factory Default

How to Diagnose Problems

Troubleshooting Checklists

Appendix A: Jumper Settngs

Network Interface Cards and Jumper Locations

Ethernet Jumpers

Reset to Factory

BUS Handshake

Network Bridging

Appendix B: Specifications

Network Interface Card

10/100Baset/Utp Cables

Appendix C: Using a Web Browser

Accessing the HTTP Server Screens

Supported Web Browsers

Appendix D: Index

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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