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  • Page 2 Brady further assumes no liability arising out of the application or use of any product or system described, herein; nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Document ........7 Who Should Use This Document .
  • Page 4 Configuring the Print Server ........75 Sending Email to Your Brady Printer ....... .76 B •...
  • Page 5 Contents System V Queue Installation ........91 Configuring Operating System V Queue for BradyConnect Printing .
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  • Page 7: About This Document

    About This Document This section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and additional reference documents. Contents Who Should Use This Document ..........8 How This Document Is Organized .

  • Page 8: Who Should Use This Document

    About This Document Who Should Use This Document Who Should Use This Document This user guide is intended to be used by any person who will install and work with the 10/100 Internal PS for the BBP81 printer. How This Document Is Organized This user guide is set up as follows: Section Description...

  • Page 9: Contacts

    Corporate Headquarters Brady Worldwide, Inc. 6555 West Good Hope Road Milwaukee, WI 53223 U.S.A. T: 414-358-6600 USA Domestic F: 414-438-6958 Technical Service Brady Technical Service and the Brady Knowledge Center may be contacted at www.bradyid.com. Other Websites www.bradyid.com Canada www.bradycanada.com Mexico www.bradylatinamerica.com...

  • Page 10: Document Conventions

    For example, type the following to get to the Post-Install scripts in the bin directory: Ztools Files and Directories All file names and directories appear in Courier New font. For example, the Brady<version number>.tar file and the /root directory. Cautions, Important, Note, and Example Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge.
  • Page 11 About This Document Document Conventions Illustration Instructions Used when an illustration contains either information about a dialog box or step(s) to accomplish in a dialog box. One illustration instruction identifies a section of the dialog box and the other shows steps to follow.

  • Page 12: Related Documents

    About This Document Related Documents Related Documents The following documents might be helpful references: ® • ZPL II Programming Guide For x.10 through x.13 Firmware ® • ZPL II Programming Guide For x.14 Firmware and Later ™ • EPL Programming Guide Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter provides a high-level overview of the 10/100 Internal PS device, installation types, standard network configurations, and how to work with 10/100 Internal PS. Contents Overview ............. 14 Components.

  • Page 14: Overview

    Introduction Overview Overview The 10/100 Internal Print Server (PS) is an optional factory- or field-installed device that connects the network and your BradyConnect-enabled printer. 10/100 Internal PS provides you with a browser interface for printer and print server settings. Components Figure 1 shows the components of a printer equipped with a 10/100 Internal PS.

  • Page 15: Requirements

    Introduction Requirements Requirements This section lists the minimum requirements for 10/100 Internal PS, which include firmware, software, browser support, protocols, and hardware. Firmware Table 2 shows the appropriate firmware version for each printer. Table 2 • Firmware Version by Printer Printer Firmware Version BBP81 (4”)

  • Page 16: Compatibility

    Introduction Compatibility Compatibility This section identifies the various components that are compatible with 10/100 Internal PS. ® ® ® Software IBM : Tivoli v7.1.3, HP : Web JetAdmin™ v7.0, OpenView™ V6.4, and any SNMP management application all work with 10/100 Internal PS. Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications For The 10/100 Internal Ps

    Introduction Technical Specifications for the 10/100 Internal PS Technical Specifications for the 10/100 Internal PS General Specifications Network Connection Ethernet 10BaseT and 100BaseT UTP RJ-45 connection Half and Full Duplex Communications User Interface A single (two element) LED activity indicator: bi-color display of operational status (solid •...
  • Page 18 Introduction Technical Specifications for the 10/100 Internal PS Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...

  • Page 19: 10/100 Internal Print Server

    10/100 Internal Print Server This chapter provides you with details on the 10/100 Internal PS features. Contents 10/100 Internal PS Features ..........20 Status and Configuration .

  • Page 20: 10/100 Internal Ps Features

    10/100 Internal Print Server 10/100 Internal PS Features 10/100 Internal PS Features This section covers features available for the 10/100 Internal PS only, not the printer’s features. Some of the features you access in this section prompt you to enter the default user ID and password, as follows: •...
  • Page 21 10/100 Internal Print Server 10/100 Internal PS Features To access the print server settings, complete these steps: Open a Web browser. In the Address text-box, type your printer’s IP address, and press Enter The Printer Home Page opens. Figure 2 • Printer Home Page 07/18/2008 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide Y885775...
  • Page 22 10/100 Internal Print Server 10/100 Internal PS Features From the Printer Home Page, click Print Server Settings The Print Server Settings Page opens. Figure 3 • Print Server Settings Page Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...
  • Page 23 10/100 Internal Print Server 10/100 Internal PS Features From the Print Server Settings Page, click Print Server The Print Server Configuration page opens. Figure 4 • Print Server Configuration In the Print Server Configuration page, you have a menu from which to choose. Table 4 identifies each menu option page.
  • Page 24 10/100 Internal Print Server 10/100 Internal PS Features Table 4 • Menu Options TCP/IP Configuration You can change the TCP/IP configuration of the 10/100 Internal PS. • IP Address: Use this feature to set the IP address if using the Permanent addressing method.
  • Page 25 10/100 Internal Print Server 10/100 Internal PS Features Table 4 • Menu Options (Continued) TCP/IP Logical Printing Ports Logical printers allow you to set up multiple pre- and post-processing configurations for each output port. Each logical port configuration can perform the following: •...
  • Page 26 10/100 Internal Print Server 10/100 Internal PS Features Table 4 • Menu Options (Continued) System (SNMP) This feature gives you the ability to manage multiple devices on a network, be it printers, computers, or other network-attached devices. On this page, you can define the SNMP system name, system location (10/100 Internal PS description), and other SNMP settings for your 10/100 Internal PS.
  • Page 27 The POP3 settings must be set to retrieve emails from the email server. Important • Brady recommends setting the POP3 polling interval no lower than 30. Some email servers will lock accounts after repeated login attempts.

  • Page 28: Print Server Status

    10/100 Internal Print Server 10/100 Internal PS Features Print Server Status From the Print Server page in the Print Server Status section, you can access the 10/100 Internal PS configuration sheet and port status. To open the 10/100 Internal PS configuration page, complete this step: From the Print Server Settings Page, click View Configuration Sheet The Configuration Sheet opens.
  • Page 29 10/100 Internal Print Server 10/100 Internal PS Features To view the port status, complete this step: The default user ID and password is required to access this page. Important • From the Print Server page, click View Port Status The Port Status page opens. Figure 6 •...

  • Page 30: Reset

    10/100 Internal Print Server 10/100 Internal PS Features Reset From the Print Server page in the Reset section, you can perform a soft reboot of the print server. To reset the 10/100 Internal PS, complete these steps: From the Print Server Settings page, click Reset Print Server The Reset Print Server page opens.

  • Page 31: Restore

    10/100 Internal Print Server 10/100 Internal PS Features Restore From the Print Server page in the Restore section, you can restore 10/100 Internal PS to the default factory settings: To restore 10/100 Internal PS to the default factory settings, complete these steps: From the Print Server page, click Factory Print Server Settings...
  • Page 32 10/100 Internal Print Server 10/100 Internal PS Features Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...

  • Page 33: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter provides you with information and procedures for working with the most frequently used 10/100 Internal PS features. Contents Before You Begin ............34 Using the Control Panel to View and Modify Print Server Parameters .

  • Page 34: Before You Begin

    Getting Started Before You Begin Before You Begin 10/100 Internal PS offers many features, but how you access and work with them is dependent on your environment. Before you begin, you need to get information from the 10/100 Internal PS configuration label. Important •...
  • Page 35 Getting Started Before You Begin Figure 9 • Network Configuration Label for BBP81 (4”)/BBP81 (6”) 07/18/2008 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide Y885775...
  • Page 36 Getting Started Before You Begin Press Setup/Exit to exit the Setup Mode. From the network configuration label, you need to look for these numbers: • IP PROTOCOL • IP ADDRESS • SUBNET MASK • DEFAULT GATEWAY • MAC ADDRESS On the network configuration label that prints out for your 10/100 Internal PS device, circle the aforementioned settings.

  • Page 37: Using The Control Panel To View And Modify Print Server Parameters

    Getting Started Using the Control Panel to View and Modify Print Server Parameters Using the Control Panel to View and Modify Print Server Parameters You may change several print server parameters using the control panel on the printer. Table 6 shows the parameters that may be viewed or modified through the printer’s control panel for BBP81 (4”) and BBP81 (6”) printers with firmware version ZZSP1148A or later.

  • Page 38: Defaulting The 10/100 Internal Ps

    Getting Started Defaulting the 10/100 Internal PS Defaulting the 10/100 Internal PS This section provides you with instructions for defaulting the 10/100 Internal PS to factory settings using the control panel and WebView. Defaulting the 10/100 PS on the BBP81 (4”) and BBP81 (6”) Printers To default the 10/100 Internal PS to factory settings using the control panel on the BBP81 (4’) or BBP81 (6”) printers, complete these steps: From the control panel, press...

  • Page 39: Webview

    Getting Started Defaulting the 10/100 Internal PS WebView To default the 10/100 Internal PS to factory settings using WebView, complete these steps: From the BradyConnect PrintServer view, click Factory Print Server Settings The Restore to Factory Defaults page opens: Figure 10 • Restore to Factory Defaults Enable the check box for the settings you want to reset, and click Submit Changes Important •...

  • Page 40: Assigning An Ip Address

    Getting Started Assigning an IP Address Assigning an IP Address Before you can begin working with 10/100 Internal PS, you must get or assign an IP address for the 10/100 Internal PS device. There are three different ways to assign an IP address. Here is a list and a brief description of each method: •...

  • Page 41: In A Non-Windows Environment

    Getting Started Assigning an IP Address In a Non-Windows Environment These steps can be used to assign an IP address using the control panel (LCD). Assigning an IP address from the printer LCD To assign an IP address from the printer LCD, complete these steps: Connect Ethernet before turning on the printer.

  • Page 42: Assigning An Ip Address Via A Telnet Session

    The methods used for assigning an IP address with a Telnet session are Static Route and Gleaning. This applies to any TCP/IP-capable workstation/host networked with the Brady Important • printer. Both, the workstation/host and the 10/100 Internal PS, must be on the same network segment.
  • Page 43 Getting Started Assigning an IP Address Gleaning A method by which the 10/100 Internal PS uses the IP address of the first ping packet that is sent to its hardware address. Note • Gleaning works only on local subnets at routers. It does not pass Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) broadcasts.
  • Page 44 Getting Started Assigning an IP Address Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...

  • Page 45: A • Bradyconnect Webview

    Sending Email to Your Brady Printer ........

  • Page 46: Webview

    It provides real-time configuration, control, and monitoring capabilities with the convenient graphic interface of a Web browser. The Web pages returned by Brady printers are not static. They contain real-time information about the printer’s present state of operation, including on-line status, error conditions, and all printing parameters.

  • Page 47: View Printer Configuration

    BradyConnect WebView WebView To open WebView for your printer, complete these steps: Open a Web browser. In the Address text-box, type your printer’s IP address, and press Enter The Printer Home Page opens. Figure 11 • Printer Home Page View Printer Configuration The View Printer Configuration menu option provides accurate, up-to-the-minute information on the printer’s current state.
  • Page 48 BradyConnect WebView WebView To see the View Printer Configuration menu option, complete these steps: From the Printer Home Page, click View Printer Configuration The WebView displays the configuration settings. Figure 12 • Configuration Settings Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...
  • Page 49 BradyConnect WebView WebView To update the printer information from this view, click Refresh and the printer sends current information to the Web browser. When you are finished reviewing: If... Then... You want to return to the Home page Click the link.

  • Page 50: Print Server Settings

    BradyConnect WebView WebView Print Server Settings This section provides you with instructions for viewing the current printer settings. To view the print server menu, complete this step: • From the Printer Home Page, click Print Server Settings. The Print Server Settings Page opens. Figure 13 •...

  • Page 51: View And Modify Printer Settings

    BradyConnect WebView WebView View and Modify Printer Settings This section provides you with steps for accessing and modifying printer settings with a BradyConnect-enabled printer. It also provides illustrations of the various pages you can access. Important • To apply changes made in this section, you need to use the default password for your printer: Password: 1234 07/18/2008...
  • Page 52 BradyConnect WebView WebView To view and modify printer settings, complete these steps: From the Printer Home Page, click View and Modify Printer Settings The View and Modify Printer Settings page opens. Figure 14 • View and Modify Printer Settings Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...
  • Page 53 BradyConnect WebView WebView On the View and Modify Printer Settings page, you have a menu to choose from. Table 7 identifies each menu option page. Note • Refer to the User Guide for a further explanation of these options. Table 7 • Menu Options General Setup Serial Communications Setup 07/18/2008...
  • Page 54 BradyConnect WebView WebView Table 7 • Menu Options (Continued) Network Configuration Print Listings on Label Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...
  • Page 55 BradyConnect WebView WebView Table 7 • Menu Options (Continued) Media Setup Calibration 07/18/2008 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide Y885775...
  • Page 56 BradyConnect WebView WebView Table 7 • Menu Options (Continued) ZPL Control Advanced Setup Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...

  • Page 57: Setting The Primary Network Print Server

    BradyConnect WebView WebView Setting the Primary Network Print Server The BBP81 (4”) and BBP81 (6”) printers support the simultaneous installation of an internal, external, and a wireless print server. Even though all three print servers may be installed, only one is connected to the network and is the active print server. Table 8 outlines priorities and identifies which device becomes the active print server when multiple print servers are...
  • Page 58 BradyConnect WebView WebView To change the primary network, complete these steps: From the Printer Home Page, click View and Modify Printer Settings The View and Modify Printer Settings page opens. Figure 15 • View and Modify Printer Settings When prompted, enter the printer’s password. Important •...

  • Page 59: Tcp/Ip Settings

    BradyConnect WebView WebView Click Network Configuration The Network Configuration page opens. Figure 16 • Network Configuration Page (BBP81 (4”)/BBP81 (6”) Web Page Shown) TCP/IP Settings TCP/IP settings may be viewed and modified in this section. Several of these settings include: •...
  • Page 60 BradyConnect WebView WebView To change the TCP/IP settings, complete these steps: From the Printer Home Page, click View and Modify Printer Settings The View and Modify Printer Settings page opens. Figure 17 • View and Modify Printer Settings Click on Network Configuration The Network Configuration page opens.
  • Page 61 BradyConnect WebView WebView Figure 18 • Network Configuration Page (BBP81 (4”)/BBP81 (6”) Web Page Shown) Click TCP/IP Settings The TCP/IP Settings page opens. 07/18/2008 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide Y885775...
  • Page 62 BradyConnect WebView WebView Figure 19 • TCP/IP Settings Page (BBP81 (4”)/BBP81 (6”) Web Page Shown) From the TCP/IP Settings page, you can modify settings for all installed print servers. Note • The BBP81 (4”) and BBP81 (6”) printers support the simultaneous installation of an internal, external, and a wireless print server.

  • Page 63: Printer Controls

    BradyConnect WebView WebView Printer Controls This page offers control over basic printer functions. Other functions are also accessible from this page. These include: • Feed — causes printer to feed one label. • Cancel One Format — cancels the currently printing format. •...

  • Page 64: Directory Listing

    BradyConnect WebView WebView Directory Listing The directory page provides a listing of all file system devices (B:, E:, R:, Z:). The size, name, and location of each stored object appears. Buttons are available to perform file management operations on the objects. The file management operations include: •...

  • Page 65: Alert Setup

    BradyConnect WebView Alert Setup Alert Setup To configure the printer’s interaction with BradyConnect Alert to be completely functional, SNMP settings must be established in these areas: • The printer, via the WebView interface. • The Alert Printer Management Utility for logging SNMP traps. The BradyConnect messaging system provides for more than SNMP notification.

  • Page 66: Setting Alerts

    BradyConnect WebView Alert Setup Setting Alerts Your 10/100 Internal Print Server allows you to configure your printer to send unsolicited Alerts. Table 9 shows the conditions that can trigger alerts. Table 9 • Alerts Alert Type Error Condition BradyConnect Alerts Media out •...
  • Page 67 BradyConnect WebView Alert Setup To view Alert Setup using BradyConnect, complete these steps: Open a Web browser. In the Address text-box, type your printer’s IP address, and press Enter The Printer Home Page opens. Figure 22 • Printer Home Page 07/18/2008 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide Y885775...
  • Page 68 BradyConnect WebView Alert Setup From the Printer Home Page, click Alert Setup The Alert Messaging System page opens. Figure 23 • Alert Messaging System To add an alert, you need the default password. To add an alert, click Add Alert Message Select accordingly.

  • Page 69: Establishing Email Alert Messaging

    BradyConnect WebView Alert Setup Establishing Email Alert Messaging You can have multiple email addresses set up for routing different error messages, or split notifications between email and other network management tools. To begin receiving email notification of errors, complete these steps: Open a Web browser.
  • Page 70 BradyConnect WebView Alert Setup To set up email notification, go to the Alert Setup page and click Add Alert Message. The Add Alert Message page opens. Figure 25 • Add Alert Message Specify the condition to send over email, such as HEAD ELEMENT BAD or PAPER OUT.
  • Page 71 BradyConnect WebView Alert Setup Enter a valid email address to send the alert messages to. Example • admin@yourcompany.net (The Port field can be ignored for email setup.) Important • A password is required. If you forget to enter the password, the alerts you just set are deleted.

  • Page 72: Checking 10/100 Internal Ps Configuration Settings

    BradyConnect WebView Checking 10/100 Internal PS Configuration Settings Checking 10/100 Internal PS Configuration Settings This section provides steps on how to check the 10/100 Internal PS configuration settings using a browser. Browser This section provides steps on how to check the 10/100 Internal PS configuration settings using its Web pages.
  • Page 73 BradyConnect WebView Checking 10/100 Internal PS Configuration Settings From the Printer Home Page, click Print Server Settings The default User ID and password are required. The Print Server Settings Page opens. Figure 27 • Print Server Settings Page 07/18/2008 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide Y885775...
  • Page 74 BradyConnect WebView Checking 10/100 Internal PS Configuration Settings To access the 10/100 Internal PS settings, complete these steps: From the Printer Home page, click Print Server The Print Server Configuration page opens. Figure 28 • Print Server Configuration For details on the configuration choices, see Configuring the Print Server on page Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 75: Configuring The Print Server

    BradyConnect WebView Configuring the Print Server Configuring the Print Server This section provides the steps to configure the 10/100 Internal PS using BradyConnect WebView and a web browser. To change the TCP/IP Configuration, complete these steps: From the Printer Home page, click Print Server Settings The Print Server Configuration page opens.

  • Page 76: Sending Email To Your Brady Printer

    BradyConnect WebView Sending Email to Your Brady Printer From the Print Server Configuration page, you have a menu from which to choose. See Table 4 on page 24 for more detailed information on these settings. Select the appropriate link to make your change(s).
  • Page 77 BradyConnect WebView Sending Email to Your Brady Printer To access POP3, complete these steps: From the Printer Home page, click Print Server Settings The Print Server Settings Page opens. Figure 30 • Print Server Settings Page 07/18/2008 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 78 BradyConnect WebView Sending Email to Your Brady Printer From the Print Server Settings Page, click Print Server The Print Server Configuration Page opens. Figure 31 • Print Server Configuration Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...
  • Page 79 BradyConnect WebView Sending Email to Your Brady Printer From the Print Server Configuration page, click POP3 E-mail Printing The POP3 Printing Configuration page opens. Figure 32 • POP3 Printing Configuration Make the necessary changes, and click Submit Changes 07/18/2008 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 80 BradyConnect WebView Sending Email to Your Brady Printer Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...

  • Page 81: B • Hardware Troubleshooting

    Hardware Troubleshooting This appendix provides you with solutions to known issues. Contents Troubleshooting the 10/100 PS ..........82 Defaulting the 10/100 PS on the BBP81 (4”) and BBP81 (6”) Printers .

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting The 10/100 Ps

    Hardware Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the 10/100 PS Troubleshooting the 10/100 PS Defaulting the 10/100 PS on the BBP81 (4”) and BBP81 (6”) Printers To default the 10/100 Internal PS to factory settings using the control panel, complete these steps: Note • Only the BBP81 (4”) and BBP81 (6”) printers have a control panel.

  • Page 83: 10/100 Internal Ps Network Status/Activity Indicator

    Hardware Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the 10/100 PS 10/100 Internal PS Network Status/Activity Indicator For the BBP81 (4”) and BBP81 (6”) printers Alongside of the RJ45 connector, there is a single LED containing a red element and a green element. By turning on and off different combinations of these two LED elements, the LED indicates Ethernet links, activity, and speed.

  • Page 84: Unable To Print

    Hardware Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the 10/100 PS Unable to Print If you are having problems printing, verify that there is communication between the 10/100 Internal PS and the printer. Suggestions include the following: • Ping the printer to determine the ability to communicate with the printer. See Ping the Printer.
  • Page 85 Hardware Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the 10/100 PS Telnet Open a telnet session to send a ZPL command from a DOS prompt. This procedure can be used when running Vx.15.x or later firmware. In this example, a ZPL II command is used to cause a label to print.
  • Page 86 Hardware Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the 10/100 PS Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...

  • Page 87: C • Print Protocols

    Print Protocols In this appendix, an exercise is provided to experiment with File Transfer Protocol (FTP) support. Contents FTP ..............88 07/18/2008 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide Y885775...

  • Page 88: Ftp

    Print Protocols Embedded within the 10/100 Internal PS is an FTP server application that processes file transfers from a host computer to the printer. If the printer is on a network, label formats can be generated and data can be transferred without setting up a print queue.

  • Page 89: D • Print Queues

    Print Queues This appendix provides information and instructions on configuring your print queue. Contents Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD)-Style Print Queue ......90 Configuring the Print Queue .

  • Page 90: Berkeley Software Distribution (Bsd)-Style Print Queue

    Print Queues Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD)-Style Print Queue Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD)-Style Print Queue BSD is a version of the UNIX OS that includes TCP/IP. Configuring the Print Queue For remote BSD-style LPD printing, add the 10/100 Internal PS as a remote printer in the /etc/printcap database to each host printing to the 10/100 Internal PS.

  • Page 91: System V Queue Installation

    Print Queues System V Queue Installation System V Queue Installation Configuring Operating System V Queue for BradyConnect Printing This section describes the configuration of the printing system on the UNIX operating system. For clarity and brevity, the following specific names are used to represent general devices or concepts.
  • Page 92 Print Queues System V Queue Installation Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...
  • Page 93 Frequently Asked Questions This appendix provides a group of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about 10/100 Internal FAQs Can the BradyConnect 10/100 Internal PS option work on a computer network that is running both TCP/IP and IPX protocols simultaneously? Yes. The BradyConnect 10/100 Internal PS runs all of its available protocols simultaneously.
  • Page 94 Frequently Asked Questions What if a print job makes it to the queue, but never leaves the queue? The label does not print. These are the things to check: • Confirm that the printer is turned on and receiving power. •...
  • Page 95 Frequently Asked Questions What are my network connectivity options based on when using a 10/100 Internal PS? It depends on your environment, but the print server accepts print jobs in any of the following ways: • FTP — ZPL/EPL files can be sent to the printer as standard ASCII files via an FTP client. •...
  • Page 96 Frequently Asked Questions Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Y885775 BradyConnect 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide 07/18/2008...

  • Page 97: Glossary

    Glossary 10BaseT A type of Ethernet that uses unshielded twisted pair cable. 100BaseT A type of Ethernet that can transmit 100Mb of data per second with a twisted-pair cable. ARP The standard TCP/IP method for determining the actual network address of a device based on its IP address.
  • Page 98 Glossary DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) DHCP is an alternative to another network IP management protocol, Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP). Like BOOTP, DHCP can configure an IP address, gateway, subnet, system name, and name server. When speaking about the 10/100 Internal PS, BOOTP, and DHCP configure the same options. delete bytes This number is used to remove characters from the beginning of every job sent to the logical printer.
  • Page 99 Glossary name server A workstation on a TCP/IP network that provides a list of all workstations on the network. node A device connected to a network, such as a computer or print server. parallel port A port on a device that sends information in groups of bits over multiple wires, one wire for each bit in a group.
  • Page 100 Glossary subnet mask A TCP/IP method of dividing a network into several smaller subnetworks. TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, the de facto standard for Internet communications that is widely used on local area networks. TCP Port A method of accessing a TCP/IP service, where a device with a single IP address can have multiple TCP ports.

  • Page 101: Index

    Index 10/100 Internal PS configuration label settings, 74 fields to know, 36 specifications, 17 how to print, 34 10/100 Internal PS settings configuration setting how to access, 21 with a browser, 72 contacts, 9 customer service, 9 activity indicators, 83 address network configuration label, 36 default...
  • Page 102 Index print network configuration label, 34 using control panel, 37 hardware print problems requirements, 15 troubleshooting, 84 printing configuration label, 34 IP address protocols, 15 assigning in a non-Windows environment, 41 PS parameters assigning in telnet session, 42 view using control panel, 37 selecting method for obtaining, 37 view through control panel, 37 related documents, 12...
  • Page 103 Index view using control panel WebView, 46 PS parameters, 37 advanced setup, 56 calibration, 55 default 10/100 PS factory settings, 39 directory listing, 64 general setup, 53 home page, 46, 53 how to open, 47 media setup, 55 network configuration, 54 print listings on label, 54 print server settings, 50 printer configuration, 47...
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  • Page 106 Brady Worldwide Inc. 6555 West Good Hope Road Milwaukee, WI 53223 U.S.A. Telephone: 414-358-6600 USA Domestic Fax: 414-438-6958 Websites USA: www.bradyid.com. Canada: www.bradycanada.com Mexico: www.bradylatinamerica.com Asia: www.bradycorp.com Europe: www.bradyeurope.com Part Number: Y885775 © 2008 Brady Worldwide Inc.

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