TROY XCD MAN-EXT2000 Administrator's Manual

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Part No. MAN-EXT2000 Revision 99-2

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Page 1 Print Servers for Ethernet Networks Administrator's Guide Part No. MAN-EXT2000 Revision 99-2 August 21, 1999 Printed in U.S.A. TROY XCD A TROY Group, Inc. Company TROY XCD, Inc. 1692 Browning Irvine, CA 92606-4809 TEL: (949) 399-0820 FAX: (949) 399-0825 support@troyxcd.com...
Page 2 Notice TROY XCD, INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF THIS PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TROY XCD shall not be liable for any errors contained in this manual or for any damages resulting from loss of use, data profits, or any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of TROY XCD products or services.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Overview .................. 1-1 Installing the Hardware Overview .................. 2-1 Before You Start ............... 2-1 Unpacking and Handling ............2-2 Step 1-a Setting the Switches (XConnect II/II Lite) ....2-3 Step 1-b Setting the Switches (XConnect 100 and Pony) ..2-5 Step 2 Connecting to the Printer ..........
Page 4 General Information ..............5-3 Before You Begin ..............5-4 Default Print Server Names ............5-4 Configuring the Print Server and Adding the Print Queue in Queue Server Mode .............. 5-6 Configuring the Print Queue and Adding the Print Queue in Remote Printer Mode ............5-18 Configuring the Worksation ...........
Page 5 11. LAT Network Configuration Overview ................11-1 LAT Concepts ................ 11-1 VMS LAT Host Configuration ..........11-2 Eliminating Blank Pages (Optional) ........11-5 PATHWORKS for DOS Configuration ......... 11-6 PATHWORKS for Macintosh Configuration ......11-9 DECprint Supervisor Configuration Notes ......11-9 Installation on Other Host Computers ........
Page 6 LAT Troubleshooting ............14-18 Banyan VINES Troubleshooting .......... 14-22 15. Warranty and Service Information Customer Support ..............15-1 Whom to Call ................. 15-1 Returning Products ..............15-2 Advance Replacement and Extended Services ...... 15-3 Warranty ................. 15-3 Command Summary ............. A-1 Using Services (lpd-Plus) ............B-1 Reloading the Firmware ............
Page 7: Introduction Overview
Introduction Overview TROY XCD external print servers allow multiple host computers to share virtually any type of printer or plotter on high-speed local area network. The Pony Print Server Plus is an ultracompact low-cost Ethernet print server for a single printer, while the Pony 100, XConnect II and XConnect II Lite connect up to two printers to an Ethernet network.
Page 8 modification. Because the TROY XCD external print servers provide multiprotocol capabilities, users on DEC, UNIX, Novell, AppleTalk, LAN Server, Windows NT, Windows 95, LAN Manager, and Banyan VINES computers can simultaneously access the same printer. With the optional XConnect II LocalTalk feature, non-Ethernet Macintosh computers can also access the same printer.
Page 9 *The NDS support on the XJet III (all models), XJet IV-2, XJet IV-T, plus certain models of the XJet IV-Plus is limited to NPrinter mode only. • Very high performance DMA operation (XConnect 100 and XConnect II only) • High-speed Centronics parallel port compatible with IEEE P1284 Bitronics bidirectional parallel interface standard •...
Page 10 • AppleTalk spoofing capabilities for support of non- bidirectional parallel printers • AppleTalk binary support on printers that support the HP Tagged Binary Communications Protocol • IP address configuration via DHCP, BOOTP, rarp, arp, serial port, XAdmin, or remote console. IP security to restrict printing based on IP address •...
Page 11 protocols. It features a high-speed parallel port, a serial port, and both a thin Ethernet and UTP Ethernet connector. The XConnect II is available in the following models: XConnect II-8S IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, NetBEUI, Direct Mode IPX/IP, http XConnect II-8 IPX/SPX*, TCP/IP, AppleTalk, Direct Mode IPX/IP, LAT, http XConnect II-8N...
Page 12 XConnect 100-8N IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, NetBEUI, Direct Mode IPX/IP, LAT, VINES IP, http XConnect 100-8-LN03 XConnect II-8 with LN03 emulation option *XConnect 100-8 and XConnect 100-8-LN03 NDS support is limited to NPRINTER remote printer mode only XConnect II Lite The XConnect II Lite is a low-cost single •...
Page 13 • More features. Capabilities like multiple services per port, programmable setup/reset strings, IP security, and character substitution allow TROY XCD print servers to handle virtually any network printing situation. Terminology The term "TROY XCD external print server" in this manual covers the Pony Print Server Plus, XConnect II, XConnect 100, and XConnect II Lite.
Page 14 equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiver. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Page 15: Installing The Hardware Overview
Installing the Hardware Overview This chapter describes: • How to connect a TROY XCD print server to your printer • How to connect a TROY XCD print server to the Ethernet cable Before You Start Before attempting to install a TROY XCD print server, first make sure that you have completed installing your printer or plotter as described in the appropriate documentation for the device.
Page 16: Step 1-A Setting The Switches (Xconnect Ii/Ii Lite)
Although TROY XCD external print servers are designed to withstand normal handling procedures, you should exercise reasonable precautions when installing them, particularly with regard to static discharge. • Make sure that you are adequately grounded by touching a bare metal part of the printer before starting the installation. •...
Page 17 XConnect II Rear View Figure 2-1 XConnect II Switches time the print server is powered on, the print server parameters (for example, node name, serial port speed, etc.) will be returned to the factory defaults. If you use this switch, don't forget to put it back to the OFF position after the factory default settings have been restored.
Page 18 position will conserve energy by drawing less power from the printer. Note: With V3.22 or earlier firmware (included with XConnect II and XConnect II Lite print servers shipped from TROY XCD prior to September, 1995), switches 2 and 3 must both be in the OFF position for 10baseT operation or in the ON position for 10base2 operation.
Page 19 Test LED (Top) Power connector Test/Factory switch Pony Print Server Plus 100baseTX/10baseT Serial port connector Power connector Test/Factory switch TEST LED Link LED Pony 100 Figure 2-3 Pony Print Server Plus and Pony 100 Switches and LEDs Step 1-b XConnect 100, Pony 100, and Pony Print Server Plus Switches Important Note: Skip this step if you have an XConnect II or XConnect II lite.
Page 20: Step 2 Connecting To The Printer
Figure 2-4 Connecting the XConnect II or XConnect II Lite to the parallel port (Pony Print Server Plus and Pony 100 procedure is similar) Step 2 Connecting to the Printer TROY XCD print servers can connect to any of the following types of printers: •...
Page 21 Connecting the Print Server to a Centronics- compatible printer The XConnect II, XConnect II Lite, and Pony Print Server Plus have a 36-pin male connector that is compatible with the 36-pin female connectors found on most printers. Simply plug the print server directly into the connector on the printer as shown in figure 2-4.
Page 22 print servers support this mode, which can result in up to 50 per cent higher performance. To enable this mode using WebXAdmin, select Configure Port from the main menu, select port P1 (or P2 for the second parallel port on the XConnect 100), choose High Speed as the Output Method, and click Submit.
Page 23 device or cable that connects the input signals on one device to the output signals on another device) is often required since both the printer and the print server are usually DTE devices. The pinouts for the Pony 100, XConnect, and XConnect II Lite RJ45 connector are shown below: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Print Server (RJ45)
Page 24 6 7 8 9 DE9 Male (female pinouts are in reverse order) XConnect 100 (DE9) Printer (DB25) Signal Signal Not used Not used Receive Data Transmit Data Transmit Data Receive Data DTR out DSR in Signal Ground Signal Ground DSR in DTR out RTS out CTS in...
Page 25 The serial ports are factory set at 9600bps, 8-bit data, XON/ XOFF flow control, and no parity. If your printer requires different settings, you must use WebXAdmin or the console terminal (refer to Chapter 2 and Appendix A for information on how to use these utilities) to change the settings.
Page 26 unshielded twisted pair cable To hub Figure 2-4 Connecting the Print Server to a 10baseT UTP network Serial 2) for use with serial printers. This limitation can be fixed by upgrading to a newer version of the firmware. Step 3 Ethernet Installation The XConnect II can connect directly to either a 10baseT unshielded twisted pair Ethernet or a 10base2 thin Ethernet.
Page 27 Connecting the XConnect II, XConnect 100, XConnect II Lite-T, Pony 100, or Pony Print Server Plus to an Unshielded Twisted Pair Network To connect an XConnect II, Pony 100, XConnect 100, or XConnect II Lite-T to a 10baseT unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet network, you will need an unshielded twisted pair Ethernet hub with at least one unused port installed on your network, plus an appropriate length of RJ45 modular...
Page 28 Thin Ethernet Cable "T" Thin Ethernet Cable 50 ohm Terminator "T" Thin Ethernet Cable Figure 2-5 Connecting the Print Server to a 10base2 thin Ethernet network Connecting the XConnect II or XConnect II Lite-2 to a Thin Ethernet Network To connect an XConnect II or XConnect II Lite-2 to a thin Ethernet network, first check to see that switches 2 and 3 (10baseT/10base2) are in the ON position.
Page 29 perform the following steps as quickly as possible to minimize disruption of the network): 1. Connect one section of the thin Ethernet cable to one end of the "T" connector as shown in figure 2-5. 2. If you are connecting the print server in the middle of a thin Ethernet segment, attach the second section of thin Ethernet cable to the other end of the "T"...
Page 30: Step 5 Verifying Successful Hardware Installation
Ethernet LocalTalk Connector (must be XConnect II terminated if end node) LocalTalk LocalTalk LocalTalk Connector Connector Connector Figure 2-6 Connecting the XConnect II to a LocalTalk network printing from computers on the LocalTalk to printers attached to the parallel or serial port of the XConnect II; it cannot be used to allow computers on the Ethernet to print to printers connected to the LocalTalk network.
Page 31 The TROY XCD print server will go through the following startup sequence: 1. It will run through a set of power-up diagnostics for a few seconds. If the print server is operating properly, the TEST LED will blink momentarily and then go out. If the TEST LED blinks continuously in a regular pattern, there is a problem.
Page 32 Verifying the Connection to the Printer Before attempting to print, it is very important to verify the connection between the print server and the printer. If this connection is not good you will not be able to print! To verify this connection, make sure that both the print server and the printer are powered on and ready.
Page 33 If you are using the serial port and the test page does not print, verify that the baud rate, parity, and character size match on the print server and the printer. If you have an XConnect II, make sure that switch 4 is in the ON position. If you have an XConnect 100 and you are using the second serial port, make sure that you have disabled console operation via the...
Page 34 Bidirectional. Some printers will not operate properly if bidirectional communications is enabled on the print server. To disable bidirectional, use the console command , or disable it SET PORT P1 BID DISABLED from the WebXAdmin Some printers, like most Okidata laser printers, cannot operate fast enough even in 1284 mode to keep up with a TROY XCD print server.
Page 35 completion. Some operating systems, such as NetWare, provide the ability to insert a reset sequence at the end of each job, in which case the TROY XCD print server null reset is adequate. Also, Microsoft Windows printer drivers typically provide a printer reset at the end of each job. But for those operating systems that do not provide this reset capability, TROY XCD print servers provide the ability to customize the printer reset to meet the requirements of...
Page 36: Changing The Print Server Configuration
all protocols except LAT, TCP/IP, and AppleTalk) or service 2 (BINARY_P1, for LAT and TCP/IP). Refer to Appendix B and the individual protocol chapters for additional information on services. To change the printer reset on a TROY XCD print server with XAdmin, double click on the print server name, click on the Services tab, double click on the desired service, and then select the appropriate Printer Control String.
Page 37: Troy Xcd Print Server Management Methods Overview
TROY XCD Print Server Manage- ment Methods Overview TROY XCD offers a wide variety of ways to configure and monitor the print server. These methods include: • TROY XCD XAdmin Windows-based utility • TROY XCD WebXAdmin Web-browser utility • TROY XCD print server console •...
Page 38 To install XAdmin32 or XAdmin, insert the appropriate diskette or CD-ROM in the computer, select Run from the Windows menu, select Browse, choose the appropriate drive (these programs are in the Utilities folder if you are using a CD-ROM), and double click on Setup.exe and then click Note: XAdmin32 and other TROY XCD utilities are available on the TROY XCD web site ( http://...
Page 39 block of IP addresses, you may use any unique address between 192.168.254.1 and 192.168.254.254 (this is a reserved range of Class C addresses for private networks that are not connected to the Internet per RFC 1918; note that you must also assign the print server an IP address in this range).
Page 40: Troy Xcd Webxadmin
The list of unconfigured print servers will again be displayed. Click on Close to return to the main screen. The print server should show up on the main XAdmin32 screen (the default name will be XCD_xxxxxx, where "xxxxxx" is the last six digits of the Ethernet address).
Page 41: Troy Xcd Print Server Console
you are connected, enter the password (ACCESS is the default password) and select the protocol or other item that you wish to configure. You will then be connected to the appropriate web page for configuration of that item. You may use the normal browser buttons to move forward and back through the web pages.
Page 42 Newer OpenVMS systems use NCL instead of NCP. The NCL command to connect to the print server console is: SET HOST/MOP/CIRCUIT= circuit /ADD= ethernetaddress ULTRIX systems use the addnode and ccr commands as follows: addnode xciiname -c circuit -h ethernetaddress ccr xcdname where xcdname is an arbitrary name for the print server (each print server on the network needs a unique name).
Page 43: Hp Jetadmin
at the UNIX system prompt, where ipaddress is the IP address of the print server. When you are connected, push RETURN or ENTER to get the " " prompt, enter the password (it will not print), and type anything in ACCESS response to the prompt.
Page 44: Hp Web Jetadmin
command to expand the downloaded file. Then use the Run command again to execute the file in the SETUP.EXE destination directory that you selected (this file is generally in the subdirectory) and begin the installation. DISK1 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Page 45 be expanded and the installation program will be automatically run. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. After you have completed the installation, you may use a web browser on any computer that has access to the Windows NT server to access the TROY XCD print server.
Page 46 3-10 Management Methods...
Page 47: Tcp/Ip Network Configuration Overview
TCP/IP Network Configuration Overview TROY XCD print servers include the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol suite. Since virtually all UNIX host computers support TCP/IP, this capability allows a printer to be shared on a UNIX Ethernet network. TCP/IP communications can proceed concurrently with other protocols, which means that UNIX, DEC, NetWare, Apple, and other computers can share the same printer over an Ethernet network using the TROY XCD print server.
Page 48: Tcp/Ip Unix Host Configuration
mandatory configuration in the print server is the entering of an IP address (TROY XCD print servers come with a default IP address of 192.0.0.192 (192.189.207.254 on some models) but this should be changed to meet the addressing requirements of your network). TCP/IP UNIX Host Configuration The configuration process for most UNIX systems is described in the following steps.
Page 49 you must use a different name). In any case, the node name in the /etc/hosts file must match the node name in the /etc/printcap file. Note: Some systems, such as HP/UX and AIX allow you to enter the IP address as the host name when setting up the print queue.
Page 50 BINARY_S1 Binary (serial port) TEXT_S1 Text (serial port) BINARY_P2 Binary (second parallel port) TEXT_P2 Text (second parallel port) BINARY_S2 Binary (second serial port) TEXT_S2 Text (second serial port) You may set up multiple print queues on your UNIX host computer for the same TROY XCD print server, each with a different service name (for example, one queue for binary graphics jobs and one for text jobs).
Page 51 This will create a queue named on the host laser1 computer that communicates to a TROY XCD print server with a node name (rm) of XCD_003C51 and a service name (rp) of TEXT_P1 for printing text files to the printer through the spool directory /usr/spool/ If you are printing binary graphics files, lpd/laser1.
Page 52 systems, as well as many VMS-based TCP/IP software packages (for example, UCX, TGV Multinet, etc.). Such systems generally use a printer setup program to define the service name (remote printer), the TROY XCD print server name (remote machine) or IP address, and the local queue name (spool directory).
Page 53 therefore know the name of the file server (spooler host) in addition to the above information. You will add a physical printer and a remote printer, and then assign a logical printer name to the remote printer (a unique name that does not match any other name). To print, use the lp -d command with the logical printer name.
Page 54 - Name of queue (user selectable) - Host Name of Remote Printer (TROY XCD Print server name; must match name /etc/hosts file or use TROY XCD print server IP address) - Name of queue on remote server (TROY XCD print server binary or text service name) - Type of print spooler: BSD (press the list button and choose BSD).
Page 55 lpsystem -t bsd xcdname lpadmin -p queue -s xcdname!\xcdservice accept queue enable queue where is the name of the local print queue, queue is the TROY XCD print server name (must xcdname match the entry in the /etc/hosts file) or IP address and is the TROY XCD print server binary or xcdservice text service.
Page 56 Select Printers. Select Configure. Select Add. Enter the name of the print queue you entered in file as the Printer name, /etc/printcap Enter anything as the Comment, and Class name. For the Use printer interface select "Existing". Press the F3 key to get a list of available interfaces, and select the desired one as the Name of interface using the arrow keys and Enter key ("Dumb”...
Page 57 Process Software's TCPware simply uses the VMS INIT/QUEU command with their special symbiont in the following format: INIT/QUEUE/PROC=TCPWARE_TSSSYM/ON="host,port" queue where host is the IP address or name of the TROY XCD print server, port is the TROY XCD print server raw TCP port number (9100 for the parallel port, 9101 for the serial port, 9102 for the XConnect 100 second parallel port, or 9103 for the XConnect 100 second...
Page 58 - Assign a TCP/IP address to the AS/400 and the TROY XCD print server. - Use the CFGTCP command at your OS/400 prompt to add the print server’s TCP/IP address to the AS/ 400 host table. - Use the following one-line OS/400 command to create the LPD queue: CRTOUTQ OUTQ(<queuename>...
Page 59 print server IP address here remote host IP address TROY XCD print server IP address Tech support specialists for these companies can usually answer configuration questions if you provide them with the equivalent UNIX configuration information (tell them that the TROY XCD print server looks like a remote UNIX host computer running the lpd line printer daemon).
Page 60 administrator before assigning an IP address to avoid conflicts with other devices. If your network does not have an officially assigned block of IP addresses, you may use any unique address between 192.168.254.1 and 192.168.254.254 (this is a reserved range of Class C addresses for private networks that are not connected to the Internet per RFC 1918;...
Page 61 Using DHCP to Configure the Print Server IP Address TROY XCD print servers support the DHCP protocol for automatically loading the IP address from a host computer that supports DHCP. By default, the print server will automatically try DHCP, BOOTP, and rarp before using the IP address configured in the server.
Page 62 arp -s 192.189.207.2 00:40:17:00:c3:e4 temp ping 192.189.207.2 while a typical Microsoft entry would be: arp -s 192.189.207.2 00-40-17-00-c3-e4 ping 192.189.207.2 If everything is OK, you will get a message back on the screen indicating that the print server is alive. If you do not get such a message, first check the note bellow, and then try entering the commands again.
Page 63 where the first entry is the Ethernet address of the TROY XCD print server and the second entry is the name of the TROY XCD print server (the name must be the same as the one you put in the /etc/hosts file). If the rarp daemon is not already running, start it (depending on the system the command can be rarpd,...
Page 64 front of the bootp entry in that file. For example, a typical bootp entry in the /etc/inetd.conf file would #bootp dgram udp wait /usr/etc/bootpd bootpd - Depending on the system, this entry might be called "bootps" instead of "bootp". In order to enable BOOTP, simply use an editor to delete the "#"...
Page 65 specify the name of this file and its path in the configuration file. As with rarp, the TROY XCD print server will load its IP address from the BOOTP server when the printer is powered on. Configuring the TROY XCD Print Server IP Address with NCP, XCONFIG, or the Serial Port Users of DEC and Novell computers have additional...
Page 66 $ MCR NCP NCP>CONNECT VIA QNA-0 PHY ADD 00-40-17-00-01-07 On ULTRIX systems, you would execute commands similar to the following example: # addnode XCD -c qna-0 -h 00-40-17-00-01-07 # ccr XCD On a NetWare system, you would use the XCONFIG utility included with every TROY XCD print server.
Page 67 e. You will now need to set the subnet mask by typing , where SET IP SUBNET subnetmask subnetmask is the desired subnet mask you wish to assign to the TROY XCD print server (check with your network manager for the subnet mask to use). For example: Local>...
Page 68 Type or CTRL-D (i.e., hold down the control EXIT key and type "D") to end the remote console session. With older versions of the firmware (V3.26 or earlier), you must wait about ten second and then power the printer off and then on again to make the IP address take effect (not necessary with newer versions).
Page 69: Ip Security
Some AT&T-based UNIX systems, such as SCO and HP/UX, use the standard lp command instead of lpr. In these cases, use the option instead of to specify the queue name as shown in the following example: lp -dlaser1 TEST Note that TROY XCD print servers implement only a subset of the lpr options.
Page 70: Raw Tcp Ports
Raw TCP Ports TROY XCD print servers provide a raw TCP port capability that can be used by any application that can open and send data to a TCP port. The port number is 9100 (238C hex) for the parallel port, or 9101 for the XConnect II and XConnect 100 first serial port, and 9102 for XConnect 100 second parallel port.
Page 71 command to extract the software. Accept the default directory to store the files. Follow the instructions in the README files to install the software. 3. Run JetAdmin by typing jetadmin at the UNIX prompt (on SunOS 4.xx systems, you use the hpnpcfg program instead of JetAdmin, but the configuration steps are similar).
Page 72: Changing The Configuration (Optional)
9. Print a job using the lp command. For example, lp -dlaser_1 /etc/hosts If you need a different TCP port number or if you want additional TCP ports, you may define a TCP port number on any TROY XCD print server service by using the SET SERVICE servicename TCP nn where servicename is the name of the service, and nn is the desired port number (must be greater than 1023).
Page 73: Novell Network Configuration Overview
Novell Network Configuration Overview TROY XCD print servers allow NetWare client PCs to print jobs on the same printer as DEC, UNIX, AppleTalk, LAN Manager, and Banyan users. All NetWare jobs are spooled through the Novell server, so NetWare utilities and application programs can use the printer transparently.
Page 74 TROY XCD print servers can operate in two different modes to service NetWare print queues: • Remote Printer mode (also known as NPRINTER mode on NetWare 4.xx or RPRINTER mode on NetWare 2.xx or 3.xx networks) • Queue Server mode (also called print server or PSERVER mode) In remote printer mode (see figure 5-1), the client PC sends the print job to the file server, which in turn spools it to a...
Page 75: General Information
print server (the print server may be a physical device like a PC or a software NLM or VAP on the file server), which in turn sends it to the printer. This approach provides good performance, and has the advantage of not consuming a user slot on the file server.
Page 76: Before You Begin
print queue that the TROY XCD print server can service. Users send their print requests to the file server’s print queue, and the jobs are then spooled (either directly, or in the case or remote printer mode, via an intermediate print server) to the TROY XCD print server.
Page 77 extensively during the configuration process, so be sure to remember them. The names are as follows: XConnect II XCD_xxxxxx_P1 (parallel port) XCD_xxxxxx_S1 (serial port, if enabled) XCD_xxxxxx_LN (parallel port if LN03 option is installed) XConnect II XCD_xxxxxx_P1 (parallel port) XCD_xxxxxx_S1 (serial port, if enabled) XCD_xxxxxx_LN (parallel port if LN03 option...
Page 78: Configuring The Print Server And Adding The Print Queue In Queue Server Mode
Configuring the Print Server and Adding the Print Queue in Queue Server Mode TROY XCD print servers can be configured in Queue Server mode for either bindery or NDS mode operation. The simplest way to do this is with TROY XCD's XAdmin32 or HP's JetAdmin utilities.
Page 79 software from the TROY XCD Print Server Software CD-ROM by clicking on the Start button and selecting Run. Click on Browse and select the CD-ROM drive. Open the Utilities folder, open the XAdmin32 folder, and click on SETUP.EXE, Click OK twice and follow the instructions on the screen.
Page 80 NetWare P2 tab to configure the XConnect 100 second parallel port, or the NetWare S2 tab to configure the XConnect 100 second serial port. • If it is not already selected, select Queue Server as the operating mode. • Click on the button and select the NDS tree (if you are using the Microsoft NetWare client, you must type in the name of the tree)..
Page 81 • If you are configuring a bindery queue, click on the volume where the queue will reside (a volume name will have a file server icon next to it). 8. Click on New Queue. • Enter any unique name for the Queue name. If you are configuring a bindery queue, click OK and proceed to step 8.
Page 82 JetAdmin and then use NWAdmin or PCONSOLE to add the print queue. If possible, TROY XCD recommends that you upgrade to JetAdmin 3.xx (available on the HP web site at http://www.hp.com). 1. Make sure that JetAdmin 3.xx is running on your system and that you have sufficient privileges to use it to create print queues.
Page 83 5. Make sure that NetWare Directory Services is selected in the window on the left side of the display. • Click on the button and select the NDS tree. • Click Change... button to select the NDS context. 6. Click on the Operating Mode button and select Queue Server Mode.
Page 84 server volume that you selected in the previous step. Click OK to continue and go to step 9. 9. Click Yes when asked if you want to add the queue to the list of serviced queues. The queue name will now appear in the Available Print Queues in the selected context (for NDS mode) or under the selected volume (for bindery mode).
Page 85 2. If you are using XAdmin, start it up by double clicking on the icon. If you are using WebXAdmin, start up your web browser (you must have a valid IP address configured in the PC and in the print server). 3.
Page 86 configuration changes. If you are using WebXAdmin, click Submit and exit the browser. Proceed to the next section, Adding NetWare Print Queues using NWAdmin. If you are using bindery mode with XAdmin (not available with WebXAdmin), you may click on the Add Queue button to directly add a NetWare bindery queue: •...
Page 87 1. Start the Novell NWAdmin program by double clicking on the icon. Create a printer object: - Click on the container where the object will reside.- Select Object from the menu bar and then Create. - When you get the New Object menu, select Printer and then OK.
Page 88 Associate the printer with the print queue: - Change context if required and then double click on the name of the printer you created in step 3. - Click on Assignments and then Add... - Change context if necessary and select the print queue you created in step 4.
Page 89 2. If you are configuring an NDS queue, enter the commands: SET SERVICE servicename TREE treename SET SERVICE servicename CONTEXT contextname where servicename is the service that you want to configure (the default service names are listed in the Default Print Server Names section at the beginning of this chapter), treename is the name of your NDS tree, and contextname is the NDS context where the print server will reside.
Page 90 Go to Print Queues, press Insert to create a new print queue, and enter the name of the print queue. If you are configuring an NDS queue, you will also need to enter a volume name (press Insert to browse for available volumes). Select Print Servers (NetWare 4.xx and later) or Queue Servers (NetWare 2.xx and 3.xx), press Insert and enter the name of the TROY XCD print...
Page 91 Novell's NWAdmin or PCONSOLE to add the print queue to the NetWare server. Then you must configure the print server for remote printer operation using XAdmin32, XAdmin, JetAdmin, WebXAdmin, or the print server console. Important Note: You cannot configure both Queue Server and Remote Printer mode on the same print server port.
Page 92 Enter the name of the printer and select Create. Double click on the name of your PSERVER NLM. Click on Assignments and then Add... If necessary, change the directory context. Select the printer you created and click OK. Note the number of the printer, as you will use this later, then click OK.
Page 93 • If you have XAdmin32, double click on the print server name and then click on the appropriate NetWare tab (NetWare P1 for the first parallel port, NetWare S1 for the first serial port, NetWare P2 for the XConnect 100 second parallel port or NetWare S2 for the XConnect 100 second serial port).
Page 94 NOTE: If you want to enable remote printer capabilities on services other than the default NetWare services, you must define new services that are enabled for NetWare and for the desired port (only one service per port can be defined for NetWare). Refer to Appendix B in this manual for information on how to do this.
Page 95 Log into the file server from your PC workstation as ADMIN if you are using NetWare 4.xx (if you want NDS support, do not login under bindery mode). If you are using NetWare 2.XX or 3.xx, login as SUPERVISOR. Run the PCONSOLE utility from your PC workstation. If you are creating a new print queue, select Print Queue Information (NetWare 3.xx) or Print Queues (NetWare 4.xx) from the Available Options menu.
Page 96 f. PCONSOLE will assign a Printer Number. Remember this number, since it will be used later. g. Highlight Print Queues Assigned and press ENTER and then INSERT to get a list of available queues. h. Highlight the name of the print queue you wish to assign to the remote printer and press ENTER.
Page 97 e. Push ESCAPE and save the changes. f. Push ESCAPE and select Queues Serviced by Printer. g. Highlight the printer name that you just configured and press ENTER. h. Press INSERT, choose the desired print queue, and press ENTER (you can accept the default priority). Press ESCAPE several times to exit PCONSOLE.
Page 98: Configuring The Worksation
For example, to set up remote printer 3 for an HP printer with the TROY XCD print server XCD_00C3E4 using the PSERVER NLM called XCD1PS, you would type: SET NET NPRINTER XCD1PS 3 ON XCD_00C3E4_P1 SET NET RESCAN EXIT NOTE: The same service cannot be used for both queue server mode and remote printer mode.
Page 99 Printer icon and then execute the following steps when you get to the Add Printer Wizard. Click on Next, Select Network Printer and click on Next again. Select Browse, double click on the appropriate file server name, select the print queue, and click OK. If you used JetAdmin to configure the queue, you should double click on the HP_Network_Printers icon instead of the file server icon, and then select the...
Page 100 Select Network Printer Server and click on Next. Select the desired print queue and click OK. Answer OK when asked if you want to install the printer driver. Select the desired printer manufacturer and model, and click on Next. If desired, make the printer the default, and then click on Next.
Page 101 Choose the desired printer under Installed Printers. If the desired printer does not exist, select Add>> and select the printer from the List of Printers, and click on Install (normally you will need either the original Windows diskette distribution or the printer manufacturer's driver diskette).
Page 102: Changing The Print Server Configuration
applications, and you may need to increase the values if you are unable to print). For example, if your queue is called myqueue and you wish to use LPT1 with a timeout of 5 seconds, you would enter: capture l=1 q=myqueue ti=5 After the workstation is restarted, you will be able to print from applications programs as if the printer were directly connected to the LPT1 parallel port.
Page 103: Appletalk Network Configuration Overview
AppleTalk Network Configuration Overview All TROY XCD print servers except the XConnect II Lite support the AppleTalk protocol running over Ethernet (also known as EtherTalk). This capability allows Macintosh computers to print jobs to a printer simultaneously with jobs from DEC, UNIX, NetWare, and other computers. If you have the XConnect II LocalTalk option, LocalTalk- based Macintosh computers can also share the same printer with Ethernet-based systems.
Page 104: Step 1 Macintosh Configuration
Step 1 Macintosh Configuration TROY XCD print servers are compatible with the Apple LaserWriter 8 drivers as well as drivers supplied by many printer manufacturers (earlier versions of the LaserWriter drivers may crash or cause PostScript errors on large networks). If none of these drivers is installed on your Macintosh, you must install one of them from diskette following the instructions of the manufacturer.
Page 105: Printing Binary Graphics
Chooser. You should now be able to print from the Macintosh. If you cannot see the print server, first make sure that your cabling is correct and that you have enabled EtherTalk or (if applicable) LocalTalk from your Macintosh Network Control Panel.
Page 106: Changing The Configuration
• If the printer supports printing binary files through the parallel or serial port. This option is sometimes selectable through the front panel of the printer. • If the printer supports the HP Tagged Binary Communications Protocol. If this is the case, you must enable filter 4 on the print server AppleTalk service via the console as described in Appendix B.
Page 107: Overview
Windows NT/LAN Server/Warp Server Network Configuration Overview Users of Windows NT V3.5 or later (including Windows NT Advanced Server) can print directly using the TCP/IP protocol to printers that are equipped with a TROY XCD print server. No special software is required on the Windows NT system, and the printing operates transparently with any application program.
Page 108: Windows Nt Ip Configuration
higher performance. Some TROY XCD print server models also support printing using the NetBEUI or DLC/LLC protocols (refer to Chapter 1 for specific protocol support information). Windows NT and OS/2 configuration using these protocols is described in Chapters 9 and 10 of this manual.
Page 109 Double click on the TCP/IP Protocol option and add the host IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Consult your system manager for these addresses. If you are not directly connected to the Internet, you may assign any arbitrary Class C address of the form aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd, where aaa is any number from 192 to 222, bbb and ccc are any number from 0 to 255, and ddd is any number from 0 to 254;...
Page 110: Windows Nt 4.Xx Configuration
test). If you get the message "The arp entry addition failed: 3", try pinging a known device on the network using the command , where ipaddress ping ipaddress is the IP address of that device. Important: You must be on the same Ethernet segment (that is, there cannot be a router between the TROY XCD print server and the Windows NT system) to use the...
Page 111 Type in the IP address that you wish to assign to the print server in the Name or address of server providing lpd: box. If you do not have a router on the network, this IP address must match the first three bytes of the IP address of your computer.
Page 112: Windows Nt 3.5X Configuration
10. Select Yes when you are asked "Would you like to print a test page?" Click on Finish to complete the installation. You may now print to the printer as if it were a local printer. Windows NT V3.5x Configuration If you have Windows NT or NT AS V3.5 or V3.51, use the following procedure to configure the TROY XCD print server: Go to the Main window and elect Print Manager icon.
Page 113 speaking, you should use the service BINARY_xx (where "xx" is the P1 for the first parallel port, S1 for the first serial port, P2 for the XConnect 100 second parallel port, and S2 for the XConnect 100 second serial port) to pass the data through unmodified. LAN Server/Warp Server Configuration TROY XCD print servers will work with IBM LAN Server/ Warp Server networks that have IBM TCP/IP V2.0 or later...
Page 114 address as the name). To do this, go to the OS/2 System icon, open the Command Prompts folder, and double click on the OS/2 Window icon. Use the OS/2 editor and add the an entry similar to the following: 192.189.207.77 Substitute the name of the TROY XCD print server (any unique name will do) and the desired IP address in place in the above example.
Page 115 TELNET to access it and change the IP address using command described in Appendix SET IP ADDRESS Set the IP address and verify the connection by using command with the address or name of the ping TROY XCD print server. For example: ping 192.189.207.77 ping xps Again, substitute your actual name and IP address in...
Page 116 . Pick an unused one and double click \PIPE\LPD7 on it. Important Note: Early versions of Warp Server have a bug in which the named pipes do not appear (the problem does not affect Warp Connect or LAN Server). This problem is fixed via a patch available from IBM.
Page 117 carriage returns for proper formatting of the data (but will potentially distort graphics printouts). Host name The IP name of the OS/2 file server User The IP address of the OS/2 file server You may leave the other entries blank. Click on the OK button.
Page 118 You should now be able to print. To test the queue, type the following from either the OS/2 command prompt or from a DOS workstation: COPY C:\CONFIG.SYS \\ servername \ alias where servername is the name of the file server and alias is the alias name that you specified during this configuration process.
Page 119: Windows 95/98 Peer-To-Peer Configuration
Windows 95/98 Peer-to-Peer Configuration Overview The Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems feature a built-in peer-to-peer networking capability that allows network printing without a central file server. TROY XCD print servers support this capability using either the Direct Mode IPX or TCP/IP protocols. Note: TROY XCD recommends using Direct Mode IPX or TCP/IP for Windows 95/98 Peer-to-Peer printing because these protocols are routable and provide the highest performance.
Page 120 information on setting the print server IP address with XAdmin32) • HP JetAdmin (only required in the Control Panel if you have a version of JetAdmin earlier than V2.33) • The appropriate network adapter driver (for example, 3Com EtherLink III) If you want to use a version of JetAdmin later than 2.0, you must install JetAdmin on your PC.
Page 121 Click on the print server name (XCD_xxxxxx_P1 is the default name for IPX/SPX and XCD_xxxxxx is the default for TCP/IP, where "xxxxxx" is the last six digits of the Ethernet address) and press OK and then Next. Note that if you have an multiple ports enabled, the print server name will show up twice in the list;...
Page 122 Choose the port you created in step 5 and then click Next. 10. Pick any name for the printer and click Next. Print a test page if desired, and then press Finish. Configuring Windows 95 Peer-to-Peer (JetAdmin V2.33 to 2.53) Go to the Start button, choose Settings, and then select Printers.
Page 123 name, and IP address). The print server information will now be displayed. Click Next to continue. You will get the message that "The network device you have selected has more than one port. Please select the port used in your printer." Select port 1 or the first parallel port, and if present, port 2 for the first serial port, port 3 for the second parallel port, (the XConnect 100 second serial port is not supported), and then click...
Page 124 Select Browse, double click the HP_Network_Printers icon, and then select the print server name server name (default name is XCD_xxxxxx_pp , where "xxxxxx" is the last six digits of the Ethernet address and "pp" is P1 for the first parallel port, and if present, S1 for the first serial port, P2 for the second parallel port;...
Page 125: Microsoft Network Configuration (Netbeui/Netbios)
Microsoft Network Configuration (NetBEUI or NetBIOS/IP with Windows 95/98, Windows NT, OS/2 Warp/LAN Server) Overview Certain TROY XCD external print server models support the NetBEUI and NetBIOS/IP protocols for printing on Microsoft- compatible networks (refer to chapter 1 for specific protocol support information).
Page 126: Print Server Configuration
need to set the WINS primary and secondary servers using the commands SET NETBIOS METHOD, SET NETBIOS PRIMARY, and SET NETBIOS SECONDARY commands from the print server console as described in Appendix A. This is not required if you are using NetBEUI only. Print Server Configuration To use the print server with a Microsoft network, you must know which domain it resides on.
Page 127: Windows 95/98 And Windows Nt Port Monitor Installation
Windows 95/98 and Windows NT Port Monitor Installation Although it is possible to install the TROY XCD print server as a network printer on Windows 95/98 or Windows NT, this procedure is not recommended unless you have a very simple network.
Page 128 You will be asked to enter a port name, which must begin with "NB" (for example NB23). Enter the desired name or accept the default NB1. Click OK. Select Browse when asked for the Remote Print Server. - Choose the desired workgroup and click Next. - Choose the TROY XCD print server from the list of available devices.
Page 129: Lan Server/Warp Server Configuration
The procedures for doing this are as follows: Windows 95/98 Printer Installation Go to the Start button, choose Settings, and then select Printer. Click on the Add Printer icon, click Next, select Local printer, and click Next again. Select the appropriate printer driver and click Next. Choose NB1 as the port (unless you changed the name to something else) and click Next.
Page 130 Using the right mouse button, drag the Printer template onto the desktop. Type in any desired name for the printer from the Create a Printer window. Choose an unused port (for example, LPT3) to connect to the printer. Choose the appropriate printer driver from the list. Click Create and then OK.
Page 131: Dlc/Llc Configuration Overview
DLC/LLC Configuration Overview Certain TROY XCD external print server models support the DLC/ LLC protocol, a simple protocol that is supported on a wide range of network operating systems (refer to chapter 1 for specific print server protocol support information). DLC/LLC is included as a standard part of Windows NT and Windows NT AS.
Page 132 Select DLC Protocol. Click Continue (for 3.xx systems) or Close (for 4.xx systems). Reboot your system to make the change take effect. Windows NT 4.xx Printer Setup From the Start menu, select Settings and then Printers. Double click on Add Printer. Select My Computer and then click Next.
Page 133 Give a name to the printer. If desired, select the printer as the default. Select Shared or Not Shared. If shared, select the type of operating systems that will be printing to it. Select whether or not you want a test page, and then select Finish.
Page 134: Configuring Dlc/Llc On Other Systems
address (the address is on the label affixed to the print server, or it can be gotten through the self-test page) and then click OK. If you want to share the printer, click Share the Printer on the Network. Click OK If necessary, select the appropriate printer options and then click OK.
Page 135 The best solution in these situations is to set up one PC as a server for handling network print jobs. All of the other PCs send their print jobs to the server PC using NetBEUI or TCP/ IP, and the server PC then uses DLC to send the print jobs to the TROY XCD print server.
Page 136 10-6 DLC Configuration...
Page 137: Lat Network Configuration Overview
LAT Network Configuration Overview TROY XCD print servers equipped with the LAT protocol are compatible with the Digital Equipment DECserver family of terminal servers. This means that if you are already familiar with configuring DECservers or compatible terminal servers in your network, you can use similar procedures to configure the TROY XCD print server.
Page 138: Vms Lat Host Configuration
To use the TROY XCD print server with a VMS host computer, you will first need to create a LAT application port on the host. A LAT application port allows a program to send and receive data over a LAT connection as if it were communicating with a directly-connected physical port.
Page 139 of the Ethernet address (for example, XCD_00C3E4). You can get the name of your print server by running the TROY XCD print server self- test (refer to Chapter 2 for information on running the self-test), or with the SHOW SERVER command from the TROY XCD print server console.
Page 140 $MCR LATCP CREATE PORT LTA33:/APPLICATION SET PORT LTA33:/NODE=XCD_003C51/PORT=P1 SHOW PORT LTA33: EXIT $SET TERM LTA33:/PASTHRU/TAB/NOBROADCAST- /PERM $SET DEVICE/SPOOL LTA33: $INIT/QUEUE/START/ON=LTA33:/PROC=LATSYM XCD Substitute your actual node name, port name (P1, S1, P2, S2, or LN), LAT port and queue name for the ones in the example.
Page 141: Eliminating Blank Pages (Optional)
to prevent printer errors. For example, to NOWRAP redefine the VMS default form DEFAULT, you would type the following at the "$" prompt: DEFINE/FORM DEFAULT/NOTRUNCATE/NOWRAP If you are defining a new form, be sure to specify (unless you are using a special stock) STOCK=DEFAULT and initialize the queue with the option.
Page 142: Pathworks For Dos Configuration
where <ESC> is the escape character (ASCII 27) and the "VMS" must be in uppercase characters. Then insert this file into your default library (normally SYSDEVCTL.TLB), and specify it as a setup module in your form (stop and reset all queues that use the library before doing this procedure).
Page 143 Type from the VMS ADMINISTRATE/PATHWORKS prompt to enter the Server Admin interface. Then select Printer Destinations option from the View Menu and enter the required information. Use the MANAGEWORKS program on a PATHWORKS PC. Select the desired server, choose the Create option from the Actions menu, and then choose the LAN Manager Printer Queue option (the Create LM Print Queue dialog box will be displayed).
Page 144 where sharename is the share name associated with the print queue and printername is the name of the printer from Step 1. PATHWORKS V4.X Server Setup Instructions: 1. Create a VMS queue as described in previous sections. 2. Run PCSA_MANAGER on the VMS system. a.
Page 145: Pathworks For Macintosh Configuration
You may delete this print service by typing LATCP at the C:> prompt and then entering the command DELETE LPT1: b. If you are using WINDOWS, first make sure that you have selected DEC PATHWORKS as the network under the Windows Setup icon. Then: Click on the Print Manager icon and select Options and then Printer Setup Click Add, go to the List of Printers, select the...
Page 146: Decprint Supervisor Configuration Notes
CREATE PORT LTA53:/APPLICATION SET PORT LTA53:/NODE=XCD_009C53/PORT=P1 Do not set the LAT port as a spooled device. Now go into ADMIN/MSA and enter the command : ADD PRINTER name /QUEUE= queuename /DEST=LTA53: where is the name of the printer, and is the name queuename queue name.
Page 147: Changing The Configuration (Optional)
operating systems (e.g., RSTS/E and RSX-11M-PLUS). Refer to the appropriate DEC documentation for information on setting up LAT print queues on these systems. Changing the Configuration (Optional) The print server default configuration is adequate for most applications. However, if you wish to change the configuration, you may access the print server console via the NCP or NCL utilities on a VMS system, the ccr or TELNET commands on an ULTRIX computer, or through...
Page 148 11-12 LAT Network Configuration...
Page 149: Banyan Vines Network Configuration
Banyan VINES Network Configuration Overview TROY XCD print servers that include the Banyan VINES IP protocol (refer to chapter 1 for specific protocol support information) allow printers to be shared on a Banyan VINES network. Users on client PCs send their jobs to any VINES file server running the Banyan PCPrint software, which in turn spools the jobs to the TROY XCD print server and the printer.
Page 150: File Server User Configuration
NetWare utilities (refer to Appendix A of the TROY XCD print server manual for information on using the console). Note: The new XAdmin32 32-bit utility does not currently work on a Banyan VINES workstation unless the workstation is also running TCP/IP or NetWare. A.
Page 151: File Server Queue Configuration
You will get the message "Do you want to force the user to change passwords on the next login?". Select No and press ENTER. You will then get the Manage A User screen. If you selected a blank user profile in step 4, you can skip to step 8.
Page 152 From the main menu, select 1 - Services and press ENTER. You will get the Manage Services menu. Select ADD a server-based service and press ENTER. From the Add A Service screen type the desired StreetTalk name for the print queue, press ENTER, and then type in a description of the print server followed by ENTER.
Page 153 10. If desired, enter the user names who are authorized to use the printer when you get the Access Lists screen. Otherwise, press F10 to accept the defaults. 11. If you have a VINES 5.xx system, you may optionally enter the users to be notified in the event of printer problems when you get the Alert list screen.
Page 154: Print Server Configuration Using Xadmin
15. You will then get the Enable strings menu. This menu allows you to select whether or not a banner page is printed, whether or not to use the setup and reset strings, and other options. Choose the desired options or press F10 to select the defaults.
Page 155 path on the CD-ROM), click OK, and follow the instructions on the screen. 2. Double click on the XAdmin icon to start the program under Windows. 3. The print server name (XCD_xxxxxx_P1, where "xxxxxx" is the last six digits of the Ethernet address) will show up in the list.
Page 156 port), BINARY_S1 (for the serial port), and BINARY_P2 or BINARY_S2 for the XConnect 100 second parallel and serial ports. Refer to Appendix B of the manual for additional information on using services. 10. Type in the StreetTalk name of the print queue you defined in step B-3.
Page 157 assign a password to the print server with the MANAGE program. SET SERVIce service STreettalk queuename Purpose: Enables the Banyan protocol on the specified TROY XCD print server service and associates this service with the StreetTalk name of a given print queue the VINES file server.
Page 158: Testing The Print Queue
SHow BANyan Purpose: Shows Banyan protocol settings and statistics. When you have finished entering commands, type EXIT to exit the remote console and cause the commands to take effect. E. Testing the Print Queue To test the queue, use the Banyan BPRINT command from the DOS prompt on your workstation.
Page 159: Printranet Remote Internet Printing Overview
PrintraNet Remote Internet Printing Overview TROY XCD's PrintraNet product is a software driver for Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT that allows a PC user at one location to send a print job to a printer con- nected to an TROY XCD print server at a remote location across the Internet in a simple and transparent manner.
Page 160 95/98/NT Print Manager to create a printer that uses this port along with a standard Windows 95/98/NT-compatible printer driver (for example, the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 5 or Lexmark Optra drivers). Any Windows 95/98/NT applica- tions program can therefore print to this printer (and hence to the virtual port) without modification or change in opera- tional procedure.
Page 161 attachment and prints it out on the printer. As a configurable option, the remote print server can send an E-mail message back to notify the sending PC that the job was successfully printed. The remote print server must be running Version 3.38 or later firmware.
Page 162 Administrator's Guide. It also assumes that you have the capability of configuring E-mail services on your PC and E- mail server, or that you have access to a network administrator who can perform these tasks for you. Step 1 Installing the Software on a Windows 95/98/NT PC To install the PrintraNet software on a Windows 95/98/NT PC, execute the following steps:...
Page 163 5. Push the Next button in response to the Welcome message. 6. Select the desired directory to install the PrintraNet files (the default directory is C:\Program Files\XCD\ PrintraNet\), and then push Next. 7. Select either MAPI (the default) or WINSOCK as the mail transport and press Next.
Page 164 printers. To add addresses, go to the menu bar, select File and then New Address (or click on the New Address icon, which is the one with a single person). Enter a description, an E-mail address, and an optional memo for the remote TROY XCD print server.
Page 165 • Service Name: Enter the service name on the remote TROY XCD print server that you wish to use for printing. This is normally BINARY_P1 for the first parallel port, BINARY_S1 for the serial port, BINARY_P2 for the second parallel port, or BINARY_S2 for the second serial port.
Page 166 10. If desired, you can read the README file for release note information regarding PrintraNet. The PrintraNet driver installation is now complete. 11. You must now create a printer on your Windows 95/98/ NT system using the standard Windows 95/98/NT printer setup procedure.
Page 167: Configuring The Remote Troy Xcd Print Server
19. Select No when asked if you want to print a test page, unless you have already configured the remote TROY XCD print server to receive PrintraNet print jobs. You have now finished installing the PrintraNet software. If you have only one E-mail printer, go to Step 2, Configuring the Remote TROY XCD Print Server.
Page 168 by accessing the print server console through the print server serial port or via TELNET, DEC NCP, or XCD's XCONFIG utilities. Refer to Appendix A for information on how to use the serial port, TELNET, NCP, or XCONFIG to access the print server console.
Page 169 Using XAdmin, XAdmin32, or WebXAdmin to Configure the Print Server NOTE: Skip this section if you wish to use the print server console to configure the print server. Two graphical user configuration programs are included on the TROY XCD Print Server Software diskette or CD-ROM that is shipped with every TROY XCD print server.
Page 170 server. Usually this will be the first part of the E-mail address that you entered in step 9 (for example, if the E- mail address of the remote print server is emailprinter@xyz, then the mailbox name would be emailprinter. 7. Enter the password for the mailbox, if any. 8.
Page 171 1. When you get the "Local>" prompt after connecting to the console, enter the command SET POP3 ADDRESS ipaddres s where ipaddress is the IP address of your POP3 server (consult with your network administrator if you do not know this address). 2.
Page 172: Printing To The Remote Troy Xcd Print Server
where ipaddress is the IP address of your SMTP server (usually the same as the IP address of your POP3 server). 5. Type EXIT to exit the console and save the changes. You have now completed configuring the remote TROY XCD print server.
Page 173 via the POP3 server. If this does not work, there may be an E-mail configuration problem on the PC, on the local E-mail server, or on the remote POP3 server. Double check to make sure that the E-mail parameters that you configured on the PC and on the remote print server match those that are configured on the E-mail servers.
Page 174 console (for a complete list of commands, refer to Appendix A in the appropriate print server Administrator's Guide): SET POP3 ADdress aa.bb.cc.dd Purpose: Sets POP3 Server IP address SET POP3 ENable/DISable Enables or disables POP3 protocol POP3 POlling nn Sets POP3 server polling frequency in seconds POP3 NAme <name>...
Page 175: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Overview This chapter describes procedures for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with TROY XCD external print servers, and is divided into the following sections: 1. Installation Problems 2. Intermittent Problems 3. Protocol-Specific Troubleshooting If you have followed the steps in this chapter and you believe that you have a bad board, then please refer to the Customer Support and Warranty chapter for information on returning defective products.
Page 176: Installation Problems (Printer Ready)
2. If you have an XConnect II, XConnect II Lite, or XConnect 100, make sure that the parallel cable length is less than 1.8 meters (6 feet), which is the limit of the Centronics standard. The Pony Print Server Plus will support longer lengths up to 25 feet, depending on environmental conditions.
Page 177 Checking the Interface between the Print Server and the Printer First make sure that the cable between the print server and the printer is securely plugged in at both sides. Then: 1. Wait about two minutes after the printer is powered on and then run a printer self-test (see chapter 2 for information on how to run the self-test).
Page 178 • Some printers are not fast enough to keep up with the XConnect II and XConnect 100. For these printers, try disabling DMA with the command SET PORT P1 DMA DISABLED (not on Pony Print Server Plus or XConnect II Lite). •...
Page 179 automatically switch between PCL and PostScript. However, older printers like the LaserJet II, LaserJet III, and LaserJet IIISi require that the printer be set to the desired language through the printer front panel. Also, verify that you have set up the drivers correctly on the workstation.
Page 180 4. If you have a bridge or router located between the TROY XCD print server and the host computer, make sure that the device is set up to allow the print server to send and receive data from the host. For example, a bridge can be set up to only allow certain types of Ethernet addresses to pass through (a process known as filtering);...
Page 181: Intermittent Problems
Intermittent Problems If the print server and the printer start up OK, but you intermittently have problems printing, check the following: 1. Excessive NetWare polling can be a big cause of intermittent problems. Make sure that you have only enabled the NetWare file servers that you need for printing (do a SHOW NETWARE command from the print server console to see the enabled file servers).
Page 182 always a good idea to try creating a another print queue to eliminate the possibility of setup errors): The problem may be the result of mismatched or duplicate IP addresses. Verify that the IP address is correctly loaded into the TROY XCD print server (via the self-test page or through the remote console) and make sure that no other nodes on the network have this address (DUPLICATE IP ADDRESSES ARE THE...
Page 183 6. Make sure that the /etc/printcap file (if applicable) is typed in correctly. In particular, look for missing ":" and "\" characters, because a small error anywhere in the file can have major consequences. Also check the /usr/spool directory to make sure that you have created a valid spool directory.
Page 184 Important: Do not use the above command if you have a LaserJet II, IID, III, or IIID printer. Instead, use an EOT 2 for PCL jobs or 3 for PostScript jobs. 12. If the lines of a text file are staggered, make sure that you have specified a remote printer (rp) name of TEXT in your /etc/printcap file.
Page 185: Netware Troubleshooting
16. If you have problems with queues locking up when the active print job is deleted, try setting the IP timeout to one minute with the console command SET IP TIMEOUT 1. 17. There were a number of lpr/lpd-related problems fixed in the V3.46 firmware.
Page 186 command) and in the file SET NETWARE PASSWORD server (using the PCONSOLE Print Server command). Information Change Password 3. Make sure that you have enabled at least one NetWare file server using the SET NETWARE SERVER servername command. ENABLED 4. Have you exceeded your NetWare user limit? 5.
Page 187 TIMEOUT parameter in your CAPTURE statement to a higher value (at least 50 seconds for Windows). 9. Because of a bug in the vendor's software driver, file servers equipped with certain models of SMC Ethernet controllers may crash when a TROY XCD print server is connected to the network.
Page 188 3. If you are using the LaserWriter 8.4 (or above) drivers and the print server is at firmware revision 3.34 or earlier, then upgrade the print server to the latest firmware. 4. Make sure that you have selected the correct Printer Description File (PPD) from the Chooser (otherwise PostScript errors may result) 5.
Page 189 System 7 that are successfully printing to other printers via PATHWORKS for Macintosh). 10. If you are using older versions of the LaserWriter drivers, verify that the Laser Prep versions on all Macintosh computers that need to print to the TROY XCD print server are the same (not required with LaserWriter 8.xx drivers).
Page 190 12. If you get an error message when printing from PATHWORKS for MACINTOSH that indicates that the name cannot be found, the probably cause is that the LAT port is set as spooled (i.e., the queue was set up using the command).
Page 191: Windows 95/98 Peer-To-Peer Troubleshooting
print server. If you cannot ping the print server, you will not be able to print. 2. Make sure that TCP/IP and lpr printing are installed and running on the Windows NT system or the LAN Server file server. 3. If you are having problems printing to the TROY XCD print server from a client PC that is connected to a Windows NTAS or LAN Server file server, verify that you can print a job directly from the DOS or OS/2 prompt on...
Page 192: Lat Troubleshooting
1. If the print server does not show up under JetAdmin on a Windows 95/98 Peer-to-Peer network, try removing all of the Windows 95 network software from the Network Control panel and then reinstalling them as follows: First install the IPX/SPX-Compatible Protocol, the Client for Microsoft Networks, and the network adapter card driver.
Page 193 to work (in the case of ULTRIX, the case of the letters must also match exactly). 2. If you are using DECprint Supervisor (DCPS) make sure that the printer is forced into PostScript mode (DCPS will not work with printers in auto language switching mode and will not work with PCL-only printers).
Page 194 The tty is a valid LAT tty (execute the command and observe if the file /dev/tty* | grep LAT device has a "39" in its description). The device is in the /etc/ttys file and in the /dev directory. The same tty number was entered throughout the configuration process.
Page 195 (particularly if you are printing heavy graphics). Try creating multiple LAT processors (copy the LATSYM.EXE file) and splitting the load among these processors. 10. If your VMS graphics printouts are distorted, make sure that you have the LTA port set for PASSALL, PASTHRU, and TAB.
Page 196: Banyan Vines Troubleshooting
13. If DECprint Supervisor jobs print very slowly, you need to upgrade the print server to V3.23E or later firmware. 14. If you are printing across a wide area network bridge (for example, Vitalink) and you get paused or stalled queues, increase the TROY XCD print server circuit timer to 120 milliseconds with the command SET SERVER TRANSMIT 120.
Page 197 configured using the MUSER or MANAGE utility on the file server. 4. Verify that the StreetTalk name associated with the print server service name exactly matches the name of the print queue that was configured using the MSERVICE or MANAGE utility on the file server. 5.
Page 198 path plus the command xadmin -b (for example, "\program files\TROY XCD\xadmin\xadmin -b") to start XAdmin in Banyan mode (alternatively, you may modify the Target in the Properties of the XAdmin shortcut with this command). 14-24 Troubleshooting...
Page 199: Customer Support
Customer Support and Warranty Customer Support TROY XCD, Inc. offers several customer support options to assist you in the event you experience difficulties with your TROY XCD print server, including telephone support, repair services, extended warranty, and advance replacement. Worldwide Web Support The TROY XCD worldwide web site provides a quick and easy way to answer many common technical questions.
Page 200: Returning Products
If your Distributor or Dealer is unable to answer your questions or is for some reason not available, then contact TROY XCD directly at 949-399-0820 (fax: 949-399-0825; e- mail support@troyxcd.com). Our technical support line is open weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time. Before contacting Technical support, please check the Troubleshooting chapter of this manual or the TROY XCD web site to isolate any problems and be sure to write down...
Page 201: Warranty
The TROY XCD Advance Replacement Program is now included at no extra cost during the warranty period. This program allows you to get an immediate replacement for a defective unit during the warranty period rather than waiting until TROY XCD has received the defective unit. To take advantage of this program you will need to fill out an Advance Replacement form (available from TROY XCD Technical Support) with details about the defective product...
Page 202 TROY XCD print servers are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year . This period begins upon the date of shipment if the Hardware is installed by the Purchaser, or upon installation if the Hardware is installed by TROY XCD.
Page 203: Command Summary
Appendix A Command Summary General Commands Although it is not normally necessary to change the print server default parameters, you can change the configuration through any following methods: • DEC NCP or NCL Utility • TELNET • TROY XCD XCONFIG NetWare Utility •...
Page 204 print server (for example, 00-40-17-00-61-35). Type the command at the prompt if you SHOW KNOW CIRCUITS NCP> do not know the circuit ID. Newer OpenVMS systems use NCL instead of NCP. The NCL command to connect to the print server console is: SET HOST/MOP/CIRCUIT= circuit /ADD= ethernetaddress ULTRIX systems use the addnode and ccr commands as follows:...
Page 205 TELNET. To connect to the print server using TELNET on UNIX, Windows NT, or most other TCP/IP systems, type: TELNET ipaddress at the UNIX system prompt, where ipaddress is the IP address of the print server. When you are connected, push RETURN or ENTER to get the "...
Page 206 CLear POrt portname JOB Clears current entry in the print server's internal queue for the specified portname (P1 for the first parallel port, S1 for the first serial port, P2 for the second parallel port, and S2 for the second serial port) CLear SERVEr STRing n Remove BOT/EOT string (see Appendix B) EXIT/^D...
Page 207 SET PORT <parallelportname> DMA [EN|DIS] Enables/disables DMA support on parallel port (not available on Pony Print Server Plus or XConnect II Lite) SET PORT <parallelportname> FSTB [EN|DIS] Enables/disables fast strobe mode support on parallel port SET PORT <parallelportname> NBUF [EN|DIS] Enables/disables no buffer support on parallel port SET PORT <serialportname>...
Page 208 SET SERVIce <servicename> EOT nn Set service EOT string to nn (see Appendix B) SET SERVIce <servicename> FIlter nn Set service filter to nn (see Appendix B) SET SERVIce <servicename> FMS nn Sets filter 1 match string to nn SET SERVIce <servicename> FRS nn Sets filter 1 replace string to nn SET SERVIce <servicename>...
Page 209: Appletalk Commands
SHow SERVEr Shows server and LAT parameters SHow SERVEr COunters Shows server statistics SHow SERVEr QUeue Shows print server internal queue SHow SERVIce Shows service Parameters SHow SMTP Shows SMTP parameters SHow SNMP Shows SNMP variables SHow TEstpage Prints test page SHow VErsion Shows server firmware version UNPROtect...
Page 210: Banyan Vines Commands
SET LOCaltalk [EN|DIS] Enables/disables LocalTalk port SET APpletalk [EN|DIS] Enables/disables Appletalk processing SET SERVIce <servicename> APP [EN|DIS] Enables or disables AppleTalk jobs on specified service SET SERVIce <servicename> RECEIVE [EN|DIS] Enables or Disables bidirectional communications on service. SHow APpletalk Shows AppleTalk parameters SHow LOCaltalk Shows LocalTalk parameters Banyan VINES Commands...
Page 211: Lat Commands
SET BANyan [EN|DIS] Purpose: Enables or disables Banyan protocol on print server. Banyan is enabled by default. SET BANyan TImeout nn Sets job timeout (in seconds). SHow BANyan Shows Banyan protocol settings and statistics. DLC/LLC Commands SET DLC [EN|DIS] Enables/disables DLC/LLC protocol SHOw DLC [EN|DIS] Shows DLC/LLC parameters LAT Commands...
Page 212: Netware Commands
SET/DEFine/CHange SERVEr TRansmit nn LAT transmit interval (msec) SET/DEFine/CHange SERVIce <servicename> LAT [EN|DIS] Enables/disables LAT jobs on specified service SHow LAT Shows LAT parameters NetBEUI Commands CLear NETBeui DOMain <domainname> Clears domain name Set NETBeui DOMain <domainname> Sets NetBEUI domain name Set NETBeui [EN|DIS] Enables or disables NetBEUI Set SERVIce <servicename>...
Page 213 SET NETWare ADvertise n Sets advertising frequency of print server Enables/ SET NETWare [EN|DIS] Disables Netware protocol on print server SET NETWare FRame [802.2|802.3|ETH|AL|AU|SNA] Sets Netware frame type to 802.2, 802.3, Ethernet II, ALL, AUTO, or SNAP SET NETWare NEtwork n Sets Netware internal network number SET NETWare NPrinter <pserver>...
Page 214 PrintraNet Commands SET POP3 ADdress aa.bb.cc.dd Sets POP3 server IP address SET POP3 [ENable|DISable] Enables/disables POP3 SET POP3 POlling nn Sets POP3 server polling frequency SET POP3 NAme <name> Sets POP3 mailbox SET POP3 PAssword <password> Sets POP3 mailbox password SET POP3 TImeout nn Sets POP3 message timeout SET SMTP ADdress aa.bb.cc.dd...
Page 215 TCP/IP Commands SET IP ACcess [EN|DI|ALL] aa.bb.cc.dd {MAsk ee.ff.gg.hh} Allows or prevents specified IP address from accessing print server. SET IP ADdress aa.bb.cc.dd Sets IP address of print server SET IP BAnner [EN|DIS] Enables or Disables trailing banner page for lpr/lpd jobs SET IP BOot n Number of DHCP/BOOTP/RARP tries SET IP [EN|DIS]...
Page 216 SET SERVIce <servicename> IP [EN|DIS] Enables or disables TCP/IP jobs on specified service SET SERVICE <servicename> TCP nn Sets TCP port number (>1023) on service SHow IP Shows LPD/TCP/TELNET Parameters SHow IP ACcess Shows IP addresses that are allowed to access print server A-14 Command Summary...
Page 217 Appendix B Using Services (lpd-Plus) Overview A service is a resource that can be accessed by computers that wish to print the print server. TROY XCD external print servers provide the following predefined services (do a SHOW command in the print server remote console to get a SERVICE list of available services;...
Page 218: Using Services (Lpd-Plus
where "xxxxxx" is the last six digits of the Ethernet address (for example, XCD_009C53_P1). If the LN03 option is installed on an XConnect II (this is not applicable to the XConnect 100), the service names for the parallel port service ends in "LN" instead of "P1" (for example, XCD_033355_LN).
Page 219 \FF\04\FF\05\FF\06\FF\08 Enter Language=PostScript Formfeed To define a new string, use the command: SET SERVER STRING number “ string ” where number is the number of the string (12 through 31) and string is the desired string (must be enclosed in quotation marks).
Page 220 Note that the string numbers within the quotation marks are expressed in hexadecimal when used with this command. To associate a string with the service, use the following commands: SET SERVICE servicename BOT stringnumber SET SERVICE servicename EOT stringnumber where servicename is the name or number of the service and stringnumber is the number of the string as defined above.
Page 221 SET SERVICE name APPLE ENABLED SET SERVICE name NETBEUI ENABLED SET SERVICE name DLC ENABLED where name is the name or number of the service (Banyan VINES services are slightly more complex to configure; refer to the Banyan chapter in this manual for details). Do a command to see the enabled protocols.
Page 222 filter no. Description This filter enables the HP Tagged Binary Communications Protocol to allow AppleTalk binary jobs to be printed via the parallel port. filter no. Description This filter enables LN03 emulation on the specified service (XConnect 100 models only) The service TEXT_pp is predefined with the text filter, while the service XCD_xxxxxx_pp_AT has the AppleTalk filter enabled.
Page 223 ATCP> CREATE PORT LTA555 LATCP> SET PORT LTA555/NODE=XCD_0009C3- /SERVICE=BINARY_P1 To use services from TCP/IP, specify the service name as the remote printer or "rp" parameter in the printcap file or the printer setup program (e.g., SAM or SMIT). Remember that if you want to print text files to a UNIX service, you should enable the TEXT filter (filter number 1).
Page 224 2. Enable filter 1 on the desired service with the command. The SERVICE servicename FILTER 1 command displays which filters are SHOW SERVICE enabled on the services, and the SHOW SERVICE FILTER displays the filter settings. 3. Define the service with the desired match string and replacement string with the following commands: SET SERVICE servicename FMS matchnumber SET SERVICE servicename FRS replacenumber...
Page 225: Reloading The Firmware
Appendix C Reloading the Firmware General The firmware on TROY XCD external print servers is stored in flash memory. This means that you can upgrade the firmware by downloading the appropriate update file. Such update files are available from TROY XCD on floppy disk (DOS format), CD-ROM, or Internet access.
Page 226 this file from diskette is to use the NFT (Network File Transfer) utility included with PATHWORKS, making sure that you copy in image mode with a maximum record size (MRS) of 512 bytes as shown in the following example: COPY/IMAGE/MRS=512 A:XJET.BIN host :: directory where host is the name of the VAX host computer and directory is the VMS load directory (for example, VAX::SYS$SYSROOT:[MOM$SYSTEM].
Page 227 When you type a CTRL-D to exit the remote console, the file XJET.BIN will then be loaded into the print server. The red TEST LED will blink during the load process and will go out when the process is complete. If the red LED does not go out after about two minutes, check to make sure that you correctly entered all parameters and that your network connections are good.
Page 228 where ipaddr is the IP address of the TROY XCD print server, file is the name of the load file, and password is the print server password ( is the default password). ACCESS To download the file from most UNIX systems, enter the following commands from the UNIX system prompt: tftp ipaddress tftp>...
Page 229: Downloading From A Unix Host Computer Using Bootp
where unixhost-ip address is the IP address of the UNIX load host and pathname is the full path name for the XJET.BIN file (e.g., /tftpboot/XJET.BIN). Note that some tftp implementations require that the load file be located in the /tftpboot directory. Be sure to put the path name in quotes and remember that UNIX names are case-sensitive.
Page 230 Configure your /etc/bootptab file to specify the Ethernet address of the print server and the name of the load file (XJET.BIN). Make sure that your file protection allows general access to the directory that contains the load file. The exact format of the file /etc/bootptab varies widely, so you will need to refer to your UNIX system documentation for details.
Page 231: Downloading From A Netware Server
Power the printer off and then on again, enter the SET LOAD command, and then type to exit the remote EXIT ENABLE console and retry the download. Downloading from a NetWare Server To download from a NetWare server, first copy the file XJET.BIN into the \login directory on your SYS partition (SYS:\LOGIN).
Page 232: Obtaining Firmware Updates
Downloading through the Serial Port (All Models Except Pony Print Server Plus) The print server can be downloaded from a PC connected to the serial port via the XMODEM protocol. To do this, first make sure that you have Switch 1 in Console mode (OFF) and that the PC can communicate successfully with the print server using terminal emulation mode (for example, through a program like QLII or PCTERM).
Page 233 If you do not have Internet access, you may contact TROY XCD Tech Support at (949) 399-0820, fax (949) 399-0825 or e-mail support@troyxcd.com. The firmware can be mailed to you on diskette or electronically sent to you. Reloading the Firmware C-9...
Page 234 C-10 Reloading the Firmware...
Page 235: Glossary/Index
Appendix D Glossary/Index 10base2 A type of Ethernet that uses RG58 coaxial cable. Also called Thin Ethernet, ThinNet, and CheaperNet. pp. 1-4, 1-5, 2-7, 2-15 to 2-16. 10base5 The original Ethernet standard that uses a thick coaxial cable. Also called thick Ethernet or standard Ethernet. pp. 1-4, 1-6, 2-3, 2-14 to 2-15.
Page 236 Anonymous FTP A method by which any user on a network can access certain files on a given host computer by logging in under the name anonymous after connecting to that computer with the FTP protocol. pp. C-8. AppleTalk A protocol developed by Apple Computer for file sharing and print sharing.
Page 237 Bindery In NetWare 2.xx and 3.xx, a database containing definitions for network entities, including users, file servers, print servers, etc., along with the properties associated with such entities. In NetWare 4.xx, bindery emulation is available for compatibility with older versions. p. 5- 8, 5-11.
Page 238 common on older Digital Equipment corporation printers. Rarely used today. Can be handled with TROY XCD external print servers via a third-party adapter. DECNET A network operating system and the corresponding protocol developed by Digital Equipment Corporation. Not to be confused with LAT, which is a different DEC protocol.
Page 239 Duplex Printing Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper. EIO The internal bus used by the latest HP printers like the HP LaserJet 4000, 5000, and 8000. Escape Sequence A series of characters, usually starting with the ESCAPE character (ASCII 27), that is used to control a printer or print job.
Page 240 normally used with lower-layer protocols like Ethernet, while packet is associated with higher layer protocols like IP and IPX. p. A-11. Gateway 1. In TCP/IP jargon, a gateway is the same as a router (see Router). 2. A device that converts one higher-level network protocol to a different higher level protocol (for example, a LAT-to-TCP/IP gateway).
Page 241 IP Internet Protocol, one of the core protocols of the TCP/IP protocol suite. Chapter 4. IP Address A network address used by the TCP/IP protocol. pp. 3-2 to 3- 3, 4-13 to 4-21, 7-3, 7-7 to 7-8. IPX Internetwork Packet Exchange, one of the NetWare core protocols. Used in conjunction with SPX for printing and other applications.
Page 242 LATCP A VMS utility program used to configure LAT ports. pp. 11-2, 11-4. LAT Symbiont (LATSYM) A VMS program that controls the printing of jobs via LAT ports. pp. 11-3 to 11-5. Legal Size The U.S. long paper size (8.5 x 14 inches). Letter Size The U.S.
Page 243 lpstat An AT&T UNIX command for obtaining the status of printers. LPT1 The primary parallel port on a PC. Many networking programs allow transparent printing to network printers by accepting output intended for LPT1 and redirecting it over the network. pp. 5-28, 5-29, 7-12, 11-8. MAC Medium Access Control, one of two Ethernet protocol layers that together correspond to the Data Link layer of the OSI model.
Page 244 can access a service such as a printer by name without being logged into the file server that offers that service. p. 1-2, Chapter 5. NetBEUI A networking protocol that is used on Microsoft network operating systems. Although NetBEUI can be used for printing, it is being replaced by newer printing protocols like the Windows 95 Peer-to-Peer direct mode IPX and TCP/IP.
Page 245 OSF/1 DEC's version of UNIX that was originally called ULTRIX and is now called Digital UNIX. OSF/1 uses the standard Berkeley lpr/lpd procedures for printing to remote host computers and print servers. OSI Reference Model A seven-layer model developed by the International Standards Organization which is used as a reference for developing protocols.
Page 246 Peer-to-Peer 1. A LAN in which nodes communicate with each other without the need for a file server. 2. A new protocol for peer-to-peer communications that is included with Windows 95 (also known as Direct Mode IPX). Chapter 8. Physical Layer Layer 1 of the OSI Reference Model; defines the physical and electrical connection to the network.
Page 247 Printer Description File A file used in PostScript printing that describes the features available on the printer. Commonly used with Apple Macintosh computers. Also called a PPD. Print Server 1. A device that allows multiple host computers to share a printer over a local area network.
Page 248 Reset In printing, a reset is a one or more characters sent after a print job. Usually, the purpose of a reset is to restore the printer back to its normal state. pp. B-2 through B-4. RJ45 A type of modular jack connector similar to a telephone connector but with 8 wires.
Page 249 SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, a protocol used to send E-mail messages over the Internet. pp. 13-2, 13-5, 13-6, 13-8, 13-10, 13-12, A-12. SNAP See Ethernet_SNAP. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol, a protocol for monitoring and controlling devices on a network. pp. 1-3, A-12. Solaris A UNIX operating system developed by Sun Microsystems that runs on Sun computers and Intel-based PCs.
Page 250 TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, the de facto standard for Internet communications that is widely used on local area networks. Technically, this means the TCP and IP protocols, but the term has come to encompass all of the related protocols, such as TELNET, FTP, lpd, etc.
Page 251 UCX The old name for DEC's TCP/IP services for VMS. pp. 4-10. ULTRIX The original DEC UNIX. ULTRIX supports both TCP/IP and LAT printing. 4-4; 14-18, 14-19. UNIX A general-purpose computer operating system used on many different kinds of computers. pp. 1-1 to 1-2; Chapter 4. VAP Value Added Process, a program that runs on a NetWare 2.xx file server and performs a specific function such as communications.
Page 252 WINSOCK A popular applications program interface for TCP/IP networking using Windows operating systems. pp. 13-2 through 13-5. Wollongong PATHWAY A TCP/IP software package for VMS. pp. 4- XAdmin TROY XCD's Windows-based utility for managing and configuring print servers. pp 1-2; pp. 3-1 through 3-4; 5-12 through 5-14; 5-18 through 5-21, 12-6 to 12-8.

TROY XCD MAN-EXT2000 Administrator's Manual

1 Introduction Overview

2 Installing the Hardware Overview

3 TROY XCD Print Server Management Methods Overview

4 TCP/IP Network Configuration Overview

5 Novell Network Configuration Overview

6 Appletalk Network Configuration Overview

7 Windows NT Network and LAN Server Configuration

8 Windows 95/98 Peer-To-Peer Configuration

9 Microsoft Network Configuration (Netbeui/Netbios)

10 DLC/LLC Configuration Overview

11 LAT Network Configuration Overview

12 Banyan VINES Network Configuration

13 Printranet Remote Internet Printing Overview

14 Troubleshooting Overview

15 Warranty and Service Information

Command Summary

Using Services (Lpd-Plus

Reloading the Firmware

Glossary/Index

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