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Oki B4300 User Manual

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  • Page 3 PREFACE Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Oki assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. Oki also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Configuration ......5 Introduction......5 Specification .
  • Page 5 Installation ......65 Uninstallation ......65 Printing utility .
  • Page 6 Print Server Mode (Recommended) ..88 Setup Utilities ......89 UNIX ........91 Overview.

  • Page 7: Configuration

    CONFIGURATION Introduction The OkiLAN Internal Print Server is a fast 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T network interface. This network print server supports IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, Ethernet-II and SNAP and can detect those frame types automatically. Also, it supports major protocols such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX (NetWare), EtherTalk and NetBEUI.

  • Page 8: Specification

    Specifications Falcon Frame types IEEE 802.2 IEEE 802.3 Ethernet-II, SNAP, AUTO Network interface 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T Network protocols TCP/IP Network layer ARP, RARP, IP, ICMP Session layer TCP, UDP Application layer LPR, FTP, TELNET, HTTP, IPP, BOOTP, DHCP, SNMP, DNS, SMTP, POP3 IPX/SPX (NetWare) Remote printer mode (up to eight file servers and 32 queues) Print server mode (up to eight print servers)

  • Page 9: Self-Diagnostic Test

    Self-diagnostic test With the printer power switched on, press the print server test button for more than three seconds and release. The self-diagnostic test results and configuration settings are printed. Printed self-diagnostic test sample If “NG” is displayed instead of “OK” see the “Troubleshooting” chapter. Printed configuration settings sample Configuration 7...
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  • Page 13: Configuration Utility

    Configuration Utility Available utilities You can configure the print server by using one of the following methods: Utility Features System requirements Quick Setup Configure the print server easily and Windows95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP simply without installing any software (TCP/IP protocol or IPX/SPX packages into your system. You can protocol should be installed).

  • Page 14: Using Quick Setup

    Using Quick Setup Quick Setup utility allows you to configure the print server easily and simply without installing any software packages. You can configure the following: > Enable/disable TCP/IP, NetWare, EtherTalk, NetBEUI protocols. > Set IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway for TCP/IP manually or by using DHCP.
  • Page 15 The following explanation uses Windows 98 as an example. Insert the CD-ROM provided with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. If the Menu Installer does not start automatically, click Start Browse. Browse to your CD-ROM and click Install pen OK. Select [Network Software] Select [Installation/Config].
  • Page 16 Select the [Admin Mgr/Quick Setup]. Select the language.. Select Quick Setup. Configuration 14...

  • Page 17: Using A Web Browser

    Follow the on-screen instructions. > The NetWare Client 32 or IntranetWare Client should be installed on the PC used for the creation of network queues. Installation enables the user to create network queues and perform other functions. If the settings are correct, click [Execute]. The new settings are transmitted to the network card but the network card is still operating with pre-transmission settings.
  • Page 18 Configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway for the network card. Launch the Web browser, enter the IP Address of the network interface card in [Address (Location/Position)] and press the [Enter] key. The Printer Status screen is displayed. Click on a tab to see a particular Category, then click the items you w an t t o ch an g e i n th e le ft c o lu m n .
  • Page 19 Select [Once per session] in [Document in cache is compared to document on network]. If you change the window size of the browser immediately after changing the configuration, [Security information] may be displayed. Uncheck [Display this message next time] in the dialogue.

  • Page 20: Standard Setup Using Adminmanager

    To change the root password for configuration via a Web browser, access [http://OKILAN IP address or hostname>/system_password.htm]. After inputting the current root password, this screen is displayed: Input a new root password in [New Admin Password] and [Confirm New Admin Password] then select [Submit] button. The root password for configuration via Web browser is different for AdminManager/TELNET/FTP.

  • Page 21: Installation

    Installation The following explanation uses Windows 98 as an example. Insert the CD-ROM provided with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. If the Menu Installer does not start automatically, click Start Browse. Browse to your CD-ROM and click Install pen OK. Select [Network Software] Select [Installation/Config].
  • Page 22 Select the [Admin Mgr/Quick Setup]. Select the language.. Select OKI Device Standard Setup. Configuration 20...
  • Page 23 Follow the on-screen instructions. If you want to install AdminManager on your local drive, select [Install and Execute]. Otherwise, select [Execute from CD-ROM].]. Configuration 21...

  • Page 24: Interface

    Interface Select [Start] [Programs] [OKI Setup Utility] [Admin Manager]. File menu In the [File] menu, the following item can be selected: Item Function Search Search printers in your network and list all printers that have the OkiLAN installed. Status Menu In the [Status] menu, the following items can be selected: Item Function...

  • Page 25: Setup Menu

    Item Function List of Configuration Items Displays current configuration. Configuration data can be saved as log file. Setup Menu In this menu, the following items can be selected: Item Function Oki Device Setup Configure the OkiLAN. Setup by HTTP Launch the default browser in your environment to access the selected printer’s web page.

  • Page 26: Oki Device Setup

    Oki Device Setup In this section you can configure the print server. It contains details for the following selectable tabs: > General > TCP/IP > NetWare > EtherTalk > NetBEUI > SNMP > POP (if your printer supports E-Mail reception) >...

  • Page 27: Tcp/Ip Tab

    Location Comments Change root password You can set/change the root password for AdminManager, TELNET and FTP. TCP/IP Tab This allows you to configure TCP/IP related items. Location Comments Use TCP/IP Protocol Set TCP/IP protocol as enabled/disabled. Use DHCP/BOOTP Check this item if IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and IP addresses for DNS primary server and secondary servers are retrieved from the DHCP or BOOTP server.

  • Page 28: Netware Tab

    To find corresponding items in WEB and TELNET, see the equivalent in the Configurable Items and Default Values table that starts on page 46. Netware Tab This is where you can configure NetWare related items. Location Comments Use NetWare Protocol Set NetWare protocol as enabled/disabled.
  • Page 29 Location Comments NDS Setup Set NDS tree and context where Print Server was created. RPRINTER Setup Available if you select RPRINTER mode in Operation Mode. By selecting the [RPRINTER] button, this is displayed: NDS or Bindery Show the Available print server tree in NDS mode or Bindery mode.

  • Page 30: Ethertalk Tab

    EtherTalk Tab This allows you to configure EtherTalk related items. Location Comments Use EtherTalk Protocol Set EtherTalk protocol to enabled/disabled. Printer Name Set EtherTalk Printer object name. Zone Name Set the zone name to which the OkiLAN belongs. NetBEUI Tab This allows you to configure NetBEUI related items.

  • Page 31: Snmp Tab

    SNMP Tab This allows you to configure SNMP related items. Location Comments Authentic This community name is used to check whether incoming SNMP requests Community have the correct community name or not. The community name is displayed as ****** for security reasons. TRAP This community name is assigned to outgoing system traps such as cold Community...
  • Page 32 Location Comments Printer Trap Setup By selecting the button, the following dialogue box is displayed: . . . In the dialogue box, the following items can be configured: Printer Trap This community name is assigned to outgoing Community Name printer status traps such as off-line, paper out, etc. TCP#1—5 Set the IP address to which a Trap packet will be sent.
  • Page 33 Location Comments Printer Trap Setup Detail . . . Cover Open Set sending a Trap, . . . enabled or disabled, when the printer cover opens. Printer Error Set sending a Trap, enabled or disabled, when any errors occur. Set node address and network address to which a Trap packet will be sent.
  • Page 34 POP Tab This allows you to configure POP related items. Location Comments Use POP3 Protocol Set retrieving E-Mail via POP3, enabled or disabled. POP3 Server Address/ Set IP address or host name of POP3 server. Name POP3 Port Number Set port number of POP3. POP3 Server UserID Set User ID for POP3 server.

  • Page 35: Smtp Tab

    SMTP Tab In SNMP Tab, you can configure SNMP related items. Location Comments Use SMTP Transmit Set sending E-mail via SMTP, enabled or disabled. Protocol Use SMTP Receive Set receiving E-mail via SMTP, enabled or disabled. Protocol SMTP Server Set IP address or host name of SMTP server. Address/Name Reply-To Address Set the E-mail address that is used in the [Reply-To] field in the mail...
  • Page 36 Location Comments 1—5 By selecting each button, the following dialogue box is displayed: In the dialogue box, the following items can be configured: Available condition Select each E-mail alert condition. and Selected Select a condition from Available Condition condition list and click >>. The selected condition is copied to Selected condition list.

  • Page 37: Create A Netware Queue

    Create a NetWare Queue By selecting this item, you can create a NetWare queue on the NetWare server from AdminManager. > NetWare Client 32 or IntranetWare Client should be loaded on the PC on which the AdminManager runs. Also the client package should be configured to access NetWare NDS network or bindery network.

  • Page 38: Delete Netware Object

    Delete NetWare Object By selecting this item, you can delete a NetWare queue/print server/ printer from NetWare server by AdminManager. > NetWare Client 32 or IntranetWare Client should be loaded on to the PC on which the AdminManager runs. Also, the client package should be configured to access NetWare NDS network or bindery network.

  • Page 39: Option Menu

    Option Menu In the [Option] menu, the following item can be selected: Item Function Use TCP/IP Protocol If this item is selected, AdminManager uses TCP/IP protocol to search/ configure network interface cards. Use IPX/SPX If this item is selected, AdminManager uses IPX/SPX protocol to Protocol search/configure network interface cards.

  • Page 40: Using Telnet

    Using TELNET The OkiLAN can be configured using TELNET. TELNET requires the OkiLAN to have a valid IP address configured. If the NIC already has an IP address configured, skip steps one to three below. > Note: Please ensure that a valid IP address for you network environment is used.
  • Page 41 If there is no reply, there is a problem with the configuration of the IP address (the IP address has been already set manually or DHCP/RARP server may run), or with the network. Reset the network interface card settings to default and try to set temporary IP address. If you still have the problem after resetting the network interface card, consult the network manager.
  • Page 42 99:Exit setup Please select (1-99)? Enter the number of the items to be changed and the details screen for that item is displayed. The menu has the following hierarchical structure so for more details see the description in the appropriate numbers Configuration 40...

  • Page 43: Telnet Hierarchical Structure

    Telnet hierarchical structure. Level1 Level2 Level3 Ref No. 1: Setup TCP/IP 1: TCP/IP protocol — TCPIP-1 — 2: IP address TCPIP-2 3: Subnet — TCPIP-3 4: Gateway — TCPIP-4 — 5: RARP protocol TCPIP-5 6: DHCP/BOOTP protocol — TCPIP-6 7: DNS server(Pri.) —...
  • Page 44 Level1 Level2 Level3 Ref No. 3:Setup Netware 5: Setup RPRINTER mode 1: PSERVER name 1 NetWare-11 2: PSERVER name 2 NetWare-11 3: PSERVER name 3 NetWare-11 4: PSERVER name 4 NetWare-11 5: PSERVER name 5 NetWare-11 6: PSERVER name 6 NetWare-11 7: PSERVER name 7 NetWare-11...
  • Page 45 Level1 Level2 Level3 Ref No. — 8: Setup printer trap 1: Prn-Trap community Trap-1 2: Setup TCP#1 trap 1: TCP#1—5 Trap enable Trap-2 3: Setup TCP#2 trap 2: On-line trap Trap-3 4: Setup TCP#3 trap 3: Off-line trap Trap-4 5: Setup TCP#4 trap 4: Paper Out trap Trap-5 5: Paper Jam trap...
  • Page 46 Level1 Level2 Level3 Ref No. — 9: Setup SMTP(E-Mail) 12: Signature line 1 SMTP-20 13: Signature line 2 14: Signature line 3 15: Signature line 4 99: Back to prior menu — — — 10: Setup POP (E-Mail) 1: POP3 protocol POP-1 2: POP3 server —...

  • Page 47: Using Snmp

    Please refer to the SNMP manager documentation for information on how to do this. The OKI Data Private MIB file can be found in the MIB folder on the Network Software CD- ROM. Please refer to the readme file in the MIB folder for further information.

  • Page 48: Configurable Items And Default Values

    Configurable items and Default Values Bold is the default setting. Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print TCPIP-1 [OKI Device [Network [Setup TCP/IP]- ENABLE/ Set TCP/IP Setup]- Configuration]- [TCP/IP protocol] DISABLE protocol, [TCP/IP]-[ [General Settings]- enabled/ Use TCP/IP [Protocol Options]-...
  • Page 49 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print TCPIP-9 [OKI Device [Setup TCP/IP]- Set the root Setup]- [root password] alphanumeric password of [General]- characters up OkiLAN [Change root to seven password] characters. (Default is null) SNMP-1 [OKI Device [Network...
  • Page 50 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print SNMP-6 [OKI Device [Network [Setup SNMP]- Set Sys- Setup]- Configuration]- [SysLocation] alphanumeric Location (the [SNMP]- [General Settings]- characters up to location where [SysLocation] [System 255 characters. the printer is Information]- (Default is null) installed)
  • Page 51 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print NetWare-6 [OKI Device [Network [Setup NetWare]- Set password Setup]- Configuration]- [Setup PSERVER alphanumeric for Print [NetWare]- [NetWare]-[PServer mode]– characters up to Server [Bindery Mode]-[Password] [Password] 31 characters. Setup]- (Default is null) [Password]...
  • Page 52 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print EtherTalk-2 [OKI Device [Network [Setup EtherTalk]- Set Zone Setup]- Configuration]- [Zone name] alphanumeric Name to which [EtherTalk]- [EtherTalk]- characters up to OkiLAN [Zone Name] [EtherTalk Zone 32 characters. belongs.
  • Page 53 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print Port-3 [Setup printer Set an port]-[BOJ string] alphanumeric appropriate and following command control sequence to be characters up to sent to the 31 characters. connected (Default is null). printer before printing job \b Backspace...
  • Page 54 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print Port-5 [Setup printer Set an port]-[BOJ alphanumeric appropriate string(KANJI)] and following command control sequence to be characters up to sent to the 31 characters. connected (Default is null) printer before printing job \b Backspace...
  • Page 55 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print Port-7 [Setup printer Set a printer port]-[Printer type when data type] is sent to sjis/ euc logical printer/ directory Port-8 [Setup printer 0—16 (8) Set tab size port]-[TAB size when data is (char.)]...
  • Page 56 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print STATUS-2 [Setup]- [Network [Display status]- Display system [System Status] Configuration]- [system] status [Network Summary] Trap-1 [OKI Device [Network [Setup printer This Setup]- Configuration]- trap]-[Prn-Trap alphanumeric community [SNMP]- [SNMP Traps]- community] characters up to...
  • Page 57 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print Trap-6 [OKI Device [Network [Setup printer ENABLE/ Set sending a Setup]- Configuration]- trap]-[Setup DISABLE trap enabled or [SNMP]- [SNMP Traps]- TCP#1—5 trap] – disabled when [Printer Trap [Trap Assignments]- [Paper Jam trap] a paper jam...
  • Page 58 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print Trap-12 [OKI Device [Network [Setup printer ENABLE/ Set sending a Setup]- Configuration]- trap]-[ DISABLE trap enabled or [SNMP]- [SNMP Traps]-[Trap disabled when Setup IPX trap] – [Printer Trap Assignments]- the printer [Off-line trap]...
  • Page 59 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print SMTP-1 [OKI Device [Network [Setup SMTP ENABLE/ Set sending E- Setup]- Configuration]- (E-Mail)]- DISABLE mail via [SMTP]- [Email Settings]- [SMTP Transmit] SMTP, [Use SMTP [Email Transmit enabled or Transmit Settings]- disabled...
  • Page 60 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print SMTP-8 [OKI Device [Network [Setup SMTP( DISABLE/ Set interval Setup]- Configuration]- 30min/60min/ that the E-Mail)]-[Event to [SMTP]-[1— [Email Settings]- 24hour OkiLAN address 1—5] – 5]-[Check [Email Alert checks [Re-send Interval] Interval]...
  • Page 61 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print SMTP-15 [OKI Device [Network [Setup SMTP ENABLE/ An E-mail is Setup]- Configuration]- DISABLE sent when any (E-Mail)]-[Event [SMTP]-[1— [Email Settings]- stacker error to address 1—5] – 5]- [Selected [Email Alert occurs if this is [Stacker Error]...
  • Page 62 Ref. No. Admin Web browser TELNET/ Available Notes Manager Diagnostic test options print POP-3 [OKI Device [Network [Setup POP 1—65535 (110) Set port Setup]-[POP]- Configuration]- number of (E-Mail)]-[POP3 [POP3 Port [Email Settings]- port number] Number] [Email Receive Settings]- [POP Port Number] POP-4 [OKI Device [Network...

  • Page 63: Management Utility

    Monitoring devices over time and saving data for statistical reports. > Sending email alerts when events occur that affect the functionality of printers. > Creating statistical reports about usage of printers. > Tracking maintenance data related to printers. > Integrating with Oki Data’s on-line web support. Configuration 61...

  • Page 64: System Requirement

    System requirement Windows The main PrintSuperVision application can be installed in any of the following Windows systems. Operating System Service Option IIS/PWS Pack Pack Windows NT 4.0 PWS (Personal Web Server) available in Workstation NT 4.0 Option Pack Windows NT 4.0 Server IIS (Internet Information Server) 1.0 Windows XP Home/ —...

  • Page 65: Supported Browsers

    Supported Browsers The browsers supported are: Internet Explorer (IE) 4.01 and above. Netscape Navigator 4.0 and above. Opera 5.12 and above. The PrintSuperVision application can be accessed from any Windows, Macintosh, Unix, or Linux desktop that supports any of the above- mentioned browsers.

  • Page 66: Supported Network Interface Cards

    While the printer properties are displayed in PrintSuperVision, only a few of the printer settings can be set. For setting any other printer settings, a hyperlink to the printer’s web page is provided in PrintSuperVision. Supported network interface cards The list of network interface cards supported is listed below: Network Interface Supported printer Cards...

  • Page 67: Installation

    Installation To install the Print SuperVision utility WindowsXP/2000/NT4.0 requires administrator privileges. Insert the CD-ROM provided with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. If the Menu Installer doesn’t start automatically, click Start Browse. Browse to your CD-ROM and click Install pen OK. Select [Network Software].

  • Page 68: Printing Utility

    [Add/Remove]. When the uninstallation is completed, close [Add/ Remove Programs]. In some cases, an empty [Okidat/PrintSuperVision/] directory may be left behind. Delete the directory manually. Printing utility OKI LPR The OKI LPR Utility is a utility that allows printing data to printers connected to the network via TCP/IP.

  • Page 69: To Install The Oki Lpr Utility

    To install the OKI LPR utility The OKI LPR utility requires that the TCP/IP protocol should be installed in your Windows system. To install the TCP/IP protocol into your Windows system consult your Windows manual. Windows XP/2000/NT4.0 requires administrator privileges. Set up the printer driver by designating the output destination to [Local Printer (LPT1:)].

  • Page 70: Uninstallation

    12. When the installation ends, the [Setup complete] screen is displayed. Check [Yes, I want to launch OKI LPR Utility now] and click [Finish]. Check [Yes, I want to view the ReadMe File] if you want to read [Readme]. The OKILPR utility starts. 13.

  • Page 71: Microsoft Windows

    MICROSOFT WINDOWS Overview This chapter provides guidelines on how to print over the network from various Microsoft Windows platforms. There are numerous ways of printing from Windows and the exact set-up will vary depending upon your environment. There are also numerous versions of Windows, which can be configured as either a client, server or both.

  • Page 72: Installation Of Tcp/Ip Protocol

    Installation of TCP/IP Protocol There are a number of options available when printing using TCP/IP for Windows. The following table lists the options: Windows Version Method Win 95/98/Me OKI LPR Utility NT 4.0 OKI LPR Utility Microsoft LPR Windows 2000/ Windows XP OKI LPR Utility Microsoft LPR Port 9100...

  • Page 73: Windows 95/98/Me

    Windows 95/98/Me Click the [Start] button, select [Settings] and then click [Control Panel]. In the [Control Panel] double-click on the [Network] icon. In the [Network] dialogue box click [Configuration Panel]. If the [Client for Microsoft Networks] is not listed, click [Add]. In the [Select Network Component Type] dialogue box, select [Protocol] then click [Add].

  • Page 74: Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 Click the [Start] button, select [Settings] and then click [Network and Dial-up Connections]. Double-click the [Local Area Connection] icon. In the [Local Area Connection Status] dialogue box, click [Properties]. In the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialogue box, click [Install].

  • Page 75: Network Printer Ip Address Configuration

    The Windows XP installation CD-ROM may be required. Follow the remaining dialogue box prompts. Once the protocol has been installed and configured in Windows, the next step is to configure the TCP/IP parameters in the network printer. Network printer IP address configuration Use the Admin/Manager Standard Set-up Utility to configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway.
  • Page 76 Do you use the TCP/IP protocol? When using lpr in UNIX and other TCP/IP environments, please select [Yes]. To use in a TCP/IP environment, an IP address should be assigned to the Ethernet board. If [Yes] has been selected and TCP/IP is the only working protocol and the IP address has not already been assigned, you can either obtain an IP address automatically or assign an IP address.

  • Page 77: Windows 95/98/Me

    11. Confirm your configuration. If everything is correct, select [Execute] to apply the configuration. Set-up has now been completed. Select [Finish]. Now that both Windows and the printer have been configured to use TCP/ IP, the next step is to configure Windows to print to the network printer. Windows 95/98/Me When printing using TCP/IP, the Oki LPR utility is the only option to use.

  • Page 78: Windows Nt 4.0

    Windows NT 4.0 With Windows NT 4.0, you have two options for printing using TCP/IP. They are: > Oki LPR > Microsoft LPR In order to use Microsoft LPR, it must first be installed into your operating system. NT 4.0 requires administrator privileges. Oki LPR Please follow the procedure described in the Windows 95/98/Me section on page 75.

  • Page 79: Windows 2000

    Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the LPR- compatible printer. If the LPR port is not available, install the Microsoft TCP/IP Printing Service. Insert the printer driver for Windows NT4.0. Select [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] and then double-click the [[Network] icon.

  • Page 80: Microsoft Lpr

    Microsoft LPR To install this port, the following needs to be carried out: Select [Start], [Settings], [Control Panel and Printers]. Open the [Printers] folder. Double-click [Add Printer] and then select [Next]. Select [Local Printer], clear the [Automatically detect my printer] check box, and then select [Next].

  • Page 81: Ipp

    The [Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] will appear. Select [Next] and provide the following information. Enter [Printer name] or IP address, for example: 192.168.1.31. If the above IP address is entered, the Port Name will default to IP_192.168.1.31. Select [Next].

  • Page 82: Windows Xp

    Install printer driver. Windows XP Windows XP requires administrator privileges. With Windows XP, there are four options for printing using TCP/IP. > Oki LPR > Microsoft LPR > Port 9100 > In order to use Microsoft LPR, it must first be installed on your system. OKI LPR Please follow the procedure described in the Windows 95/98/Me section on page 75.

  • Page 83: Port 9100

    Click [Next] and provide the following information. Enter [Printer name or IP address], for example: 192.168.1.31. If the above IP address is entered, the Port Name will default to IP_192.168.1.31. Click [Next]. [Additional Port Information Required] displayed. 10. Under [Device Type], select [Custom] then [Settings]. 11.

  • Page 84: Ipp

    10. Under [Device Type], select [Custom] then [Settings]. 11. Ensure [Protocol] is set to [Raw]. 12. Ensure [Port Number] is 9100 and [SNMP Status Enabled] is deselected. 13. Click [OK]. 14. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the printer. Select [Start], [Settings], [Control Panel].

  • Page 85: Netbeui Protocol

    NetBEUI Protocol NetBEUI is a protocol that was designed for use on small workgroups or LANs. Within Windows, NetBEUI is used for file and printer sharing between computers. It provides a simple method of printing, but the protocol does have limitations and is not as robust as TCP/IP or IPX. Typically it is employed in small or home networks.

  • Page 86: Windows Nt 4.0

    In the [Select Network Component Type] dialogue box, select [Protocol] then [Add]. In the [Select Network Protocol] dialogue box, select [Microsoft] from the list of manufacturers, then select [NetBEUI] from the list of [Network Protocols] and then click [OK]. The Windows installation CD-ROM may be required. Follow the remaining dialogue box prompts.

  • Page 87: Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 Click the [Start] button, select [Settings] and then click [Network and Dial-up Connections]. Double-click the [Local Area Connection] icon. In the [Local Area Connection Status] dialogue box, click [Properties]. In the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialogue box, if the [NetBEUI Protocol] is not listed, click [Install].

  • Page 88: Printer Driver Configuration

    Select [Have Disk] and insert your Windows XP CD-ROM. Open the Valueadd\msft\net\netbeui folder, click the Netnbf.inf file and then click [Open]. Now the printer has been configured and NetBEUI has been installed; you can configure Windows to print over the network. Printer driver configuration In the following example, the printer has been configured as follows: Computer Name:...
  • Page 89 > The Master Browser function can only manage this network card. If the PrintServer name is put into another Workgroup, the network card will not be able to find it on the network. > A maximum of eight Ethernets can be managed by the Master Browser function.

  • Page 90: Novell Netware

    NOVELL NETWARE Overview The OkiLAN print server supports the Novell NetWare environment. It is necessary to have NetWare Administrator or Supervisor rights to change the configuration. This guide is for NetWare administrators. It should be read in conjunction with the relevant Novell NetWare manual. The latest Novell service packs and Novell client versions should be installed.

  • Page 91: Setup Utilities

    Printing the Network Interface Card Configuration Sheet The printer’s configuration page reports information that is required for NetWare configuration. To print a configuration page, while the printer is switched on, depress the NIC’s push-button for three seconds and then release. The Ethernet address (MAC Address) of the printer can be found on the self-diagnostic printout, which can be printed by pressing the push-button on the network card for two seconds and then releasing it.
  • Page 92 Utility section and online help. Below is the NetWare configuration page from AdminManager. Novell NetWare 90...

  • Page 93: Unix

    UNIX Overview The OkiLAN print server supports many protocols such as LPD, FTP, TELNET, SNMP and IPP, and works within the UNIX environment. To use the network card within the UNIX environment, the following steps are required: Configuration Network Interface card setting The first step in installing the network card under UNIX is to set up the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway.
  • Page 94 # arp –s 192.168.20.127 00:80:92:01:00:D2 temp The Ethernet address (MAC address) 00:80:92:01:00:D2 in the above example can be determined from the network card self-diagnostic test which can be printed by pressing the push-button on the network card for two seconds and then releasing it. Use the ping command to confirm the connection with the network interface card.
  • Page 95 No. Message Value (level .1) 1 : Setup TCP/ IP 2 : Setup SNMP 3 : Setup NetWare 4 : Setup EtherTalk 5 : Setup NetBEUI 6 : Setup printer port 7 : Display Status 8 : Setup printer trap 9 : Setup SMTP Email 97 : Reset to factory set 98 : Quit setup...
  • Page 96 Type 1 and press the [Enter] key. Perform the following settings: Please select (1- 99)? 1 No. Message Value 1 : TCP/ IP protocol : ENABLE 2 : IP address : 192.168.20.127 3 : Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 4 : Gateway address : 192.168.20.1 5 : RARP protocol : DISABLE 6 : DHCP/ BOOTP protocol: DISABLE 7 : root password : “...

  • Page 97: Operating System Configuration

    Operating system configuration This section explains how to configure a printer for major UNIX operating systems. Sun OS 4.x.x (BSD) configuration The following explanation uses Sun OS 4.1.3 and an OKI printer as examples. The absolute path of commands and the configuration method may differ between OS versions, so refer to the workstation manuals for more information.
  • Page 98 Register the printer in the /etc/printcap file. Example: for host name PRINTER, to create a queue called PRINTER_lp PRINTER_lp: \ :lp=:rm=C7400:rp=lp:\ :sd=/usr/spool/PRINTER_lp:\ :lf=/usr/spool/PRINTER_lp/OKIPRINTER_lp_errs: The name of the printer queue PRINTER_lp The name of the device used to connect to the printer. Does not need to be specified for a remote machine.

  • Page 99: Sun Solaris 2.X Configuration

    Sun Solaris 2.x configuration Admintool is normally used to register remote printers on Open Windows. However, it cannot be used here, as the data recipient and queue have the same name. The procedure below must be used for registering a remote printer.
  • Page 100 Reset the network interface card settings to default and try to set temporary IP address. If you still have the problem after resetting the network interface card, consult the network manager. Register the network card as a remote printer server. Example: for host name PRINTER a.
  • Page 101 PRINTER_lp /usr/sbin/lpadmin –p –m PRINTER_model # /usr/sbin/lpsched UNIX 99...

  • Page 102: Hp-Ux 10.X Configuration

    HP-UX 10.x configuration If an incorrect IP Address, Subnet Mask or Gateway is entered, the network may go down or other damage may occur. Check the address with the network manager. The following example uses HP-UX10.20 and an OKI printer as examples.
  • Page 103 # /usr/sbin/lpshut b. Add the following line to the /etc/inetd.conf file and register the remote spooler. printer stream nowait root /usr/sbin/ rlpdameon –I c. Restart inetd # /etc/inetd –c Register the remote printer Example: setting up a queue called PRINTER_lp to print to host PRINTER d.

  • Page 104: Aix 4.1.5 Configuration

    AIX 4.1.5 configuration The following explanation uses AIX4.1.5 and an OKI printer as examples. The absolute path of commands and the method of configuring may differ with the OS version. Refer to the workstation’s manual. If an incorrect IP address is entered, the network may go down or other damage may occur. Configure after consulting the network manager.

  • Page 105: Lpd Printing

    # startsrc –s lpd # mkitab ‘lpd:2:once:startsrc –s lpd’ Add the print queue using the smit command. c. Activate the smit command and convert to the item [Add print queue]. # smit mkrque d. Select [remote] (the printer connected to the remote host) from [Type of connection].

  • Page 106: Logical Printers

    Logical printers The OkiLAN print server includes three logical printers. > lp must be used for printing a file created using the printer driver. > sjis must be used for printing a text file of Shift JIS Kanji code. > euc must be used for the printing a text file of the EUC Kanji code.

  • Page 107: Ftp Printing

    # cancel Cprinter_lp -456 Verify the printer status using the lpstat command. # lpstat –pCprinter_lp > The result of lpstat may not be displayed correctly depending on UNIX operating system specification (e.g. Solaris 2.x). FTP printing FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used for transferring a file with TCP/IP. If the print data is sent to a logical printer via FTP, it is printed.
  • Page 108 Example: Logging in with host name printer (or IP address 192.168.20.127). # ftp printer (or ftp 192.168.20.127 Connected to Cprinter 220 EthernetBoard OkiLAN Ver 1.1.0 FTP Server Name (Cprinter:root) : root 331 Password required. Password:<CR> 230 User Logged in ftp> The network card logical directory structure is hierarchical.
  • Page 109 200 Type set to I. ftp> type Using binary mode to transfer files. ftp> Transfer the print data to the network card using the put command. Two methods of file transfer using the put command are available. Example: transferring print data test.prn ftp>...
  • Page 110 211-FTP directory status: Ready 211 End of status ftp> UNIX 108...

  • Page 111: Apple Macintosh

    APPLE MACINTOSH Overview The OkiLAN print server supports the Apple Macintosh AppleTalk environment. This guide is for administrators and it should be read in conjunction with the relevant Macintosh manual. The latest Macintosh service packs should be installed. Supported Versions All Macintosh operating systems from OS 8.1 are supported.

  • Page 112: Os X

    Double-click the icon that appears on the desktop. Open the MAC folder. Double-click the MAC Installer icon, click Continue. Click on your OS. Click Install Click Quit Create the Desktop Printer. Activate Chooser from the Apple menu. Select your model/Appletalk and highlight the printer name (print server ID#).
  • Page 113 From th Printer Model drop down menu, select your printer model. Click Add. Quit the Print Center. Apple Macintosh 111...

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The network addresses used in this manual are shown for example only. Network addresses used in your installation must be generated from your own network. Self-diagnostic test Printer does not print. Ensure the printer emulation is set to PS (if available) or Automatic. NG is printed in the Self-diagnostic test.

  • Page 115: Tcp/Ip

    TCP/IP Printer cannot find the network interface card. Turn the printer off and on again. Confirm the network interface is enabled on the printer. Check there is a response to the interface card command. Check the network cable is correctly connected. Change the cable and try again.

  • Page 116: Netware

    If printing with FTP, the User name printed is the User name entered during FTP login and the File name printed is the Transmitted file name. If the Print Directory name is indicated in the put command, the File name is not printed.

  • Page 117: Print Server Mode

    Print Server mode Check the File Server name set in the NIC and on the File Server are the same. Check the Printer name set in the File Server and the NetWare Port name set in the NIC are the same. If there are multiple NICs, configure the NetWare Port names to be different.

  • Page 118: Netbeui

    If the network resides in a Zone, check the correct Zone name is selected in the Chooser. Check the Zone name in the utility related to the NIC is the same as the Zone name set in NIC. Check AppleTalk, which is displayed at the right bottom of the Chooser, is set to Enable.

  • Page 119: Glossary

    Error writing to Prn1. Check the printer is online. If there is an error message indicating the paper has run out, add more paper and cancel the error. Check whether another user is printing. Print after the other user has finished.
  • Page 120 Oki Data Americas, Inc. 2000 Bishops Gate Blvd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054-4620 Tel: (856)235-2600 Fax: (856)222-5320 http://www.okidata.com 59349901...

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