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  • Page 1 User’s Manual P/N 068749-003 Intermec Ethernet Adapter...
  • Page 2 Intermec. Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. 1998-1999 by Intermec Technologies Corporation All Rights Reserved The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, JANUS, IRL, TRAKKER, Antares, Adara, Duratherm, EZBuilder, EasyCoder, Precision Print, PrintSet, Virtual Wedge, and CrossBar are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec.
  • Page 3 This page records the changes to this manual. The manual was originally released as version 001. Version Date Description of Change 2/99 Added information on the internal Ethernet adapter Part No. 069227 and a procedure for printing a test label in Data Line Print mode. 3/99 Added information to configuring using AXIS NetPilot.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the Test Button 1-7 Connecting the Ethernet Adapter Connecting the Ethernet Adapter to Your Network 2-3 Guide to Installing the Ethernet Adapter on Your Network 2-3 Installation Summary 2-4 Setting Up With AXIS NetPilot 2-5 Installing AXIS Print Utilities 2-5...
  • Page 6 Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor With Windows NT 4.0 4-10 Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor With Windows NT 3.5X 4-11 Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter to Use an LPR Spooler 4-12 Using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows 4-12 About AXIS Print Utility for Windows 4-13 Peer-to-Peer vs.
  • Page 7 Contents Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for an OS/2 Network Using the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 5-3 Integrating Your Ethernet Adapter Into the OS/2 Environment 5-4 Creating a Print Queue 5-4 Sharing the Print Queue 5-4 Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a Macintosh...
  • Page 8 Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Managing and Configuring the Ethernet Adapter Introduction 8-3 Using a Web Browser to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-4 Using AXIS NetPilot to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-6 Starting AXIS NetPilot 8-7...
  • Page 9 Contents Updating the Flash Memory 9-3 Updating Using the AXIS NetPilot 9-4 Upgrading Over the Network Using FTP 9-4 Configuration Parameters Changing the Configuration Parameters A-3 Using AXIS NetPilot A-3 Using a Web Browser A-3 Using FTP A-3 Using FTP for UNIX, Windows, and OS/2 Workstations A-3 Using FTP for Macintosh A-4 Sample Configuration Parameters A-4 Technical Specifications...

  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Before You Begin This section introduces you to standard warranty provisions, safety precautions, warnings and cautions, document formatting conventions, and sources of additional product information. A documentation roadmap is also provided to guide you in finding the appropriate information. Warranty Information To receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this product, contact your local Intermec support services organization.

  • Page 12: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    This manual contains all of the information necessary to install, configure, and maintain the Intermec Ethernet adapter. This manual was written for analysts and system administrators who operate, program, and connect the Ethernet adapter to a network or system. A basic understanding of your network, programming, and data communications is necessary.
  • Page 13 This table summarizes the information in each chapter of this manual: Chapter Description Chapter 1 Gives an overview of how to use the Ethernet adapter and lists features and benefits. Chapter 2 Explains how to attach the Ethernet adapter to your printer and network and set up your Ethernet adapter for TCP/IP protocol in different network environments.
  • Page 14 -s nnn.nnn.n.nnn nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn ping nnn.nnn.n.nnn nnn.nnn.n.nnn arp -d where: nnn.nnn.n.nnn is the IP address for the Ethernet adapter nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn is the Ethernet address for the Ethernet adapter This table defines the conventions used in the example: Convention Description Special font Commands appear in this font.
  • Page 15 Before You Begin Other Intermec Manuals You may need additional information when working with the Ethernet adapter in a data collection system. Please visit our web site at www.intermec.com to access many of our current manuals in PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals,...

  • Page 17: Introducing The Ethernet Adapter

    Introducing the Ethernet Adapter...

  • Page 19: Overview

    Note: For the 3240, 3400, 3440, 3600, and 4400 printers, you must have the parallel port option installed on your printer to connect the external Ethernet adapter. The Ethernet adapter is not compatible with the 4400A, but you can use the adapter with all later 4400 models.

  • Page 20: Physical Description

    Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Physical Description External Ethernet Adapter Parallel port connector Test button Network 10BaseT connector Power External power supply AXISI.001 connector Internal Ethernet Adapter Network Power Test button 10BaseT connector AXISI.002...

  • Page 21: Computer Environments

    (LED) is off or flashes, there is a problem with the Ethernet adapter or its power supply. Computer Environments The Ethernet adapter is the ideal print server in mixed computer environments as it can communicate with all the major systems and network protocols including: NetWare...

  • Page 22: Installing And Integrating

    AXIS Print Utility for Windows (Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups) AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 axinstall (UNIX) The Ethernet adapter can be installed in the Macintosh environment without any Axis software. Configuring and Managing Using the Ethernet adapter’s built-in Web server, you can configure and manage the Ethernet adapter directly from its internal Web pages using hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) over transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP).

  • Page 23: Using The Test Button

    All firmware updates are free of charge. Using the Test Button The Test button is located on the front right hand side of the external Ethernet adapter and on the printer’s back panel near the Ethernet cable connector for the internal Ethernet adapter.
  • Page 24 3. Release the Feed/Pause button. The printer is now in Data Line Print mode. 4. Press and release the Test button on the Ethernet adapter. The printer prints each character with its hexadecimal equivalent underneath.
  • Page 25 Apple EtherTalk enabled or disabled To return to the factory default settings 1. Turn off the printer or remove the power cord to turn off the Ethernet adapter. 2. Press and hold down the Test button. 3. While continuing to press the Test button, simultaneously turn on the Ethernet adapter by turning on the printer or replacing the power cord.
  • Page 26 4. Release the Test button and wait at least five LED flashes. 5. Press and hold the Test button again until the Network LED remains constantly lit. Restart the Ethernet adapter by turning it off and on. The Ethernet adapter is now reset to factory default settings.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Ethernet Adapter

    Connecting the Ethernet Adapter...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Ethernet Adapter To Your Network

    Appendix B for the power consumption specifications. To connect the Ethernet adapter to your network 1. Note the Ethernet adapter’s serial number. The serial number is on the bottom of the external adapter and on the back panel by the 10BaseT connector on the internal option.

  • Page 30: Installation Summary

    Network Installation Procedure NetWare To install the Ethernet adapter with NDPS , see “Setting Up Your Ethernet Adapter Using NDPS” in Chapter 3. To install the Ethernet adapter with basic NetWare settings that are sufficient for immediate printing, see “Advanced Installation Using AXIS NetPilot”...

  • Page 31: Setting Up With Axis Netpilot

    Connecting the Ethernet Adapter Setting Up With AXIS NetPilot AXIS NetPilot is part of the AXIS Print Utilities, which comes on the CD-ROM or disks shipped with your Ethernet adapter. AXIS NetPilot runs on any of the Windows platforms: Windows 3.1...
  • Page 32 The Wizard prompts you for the following information: Environments You may choose which networking environments you want to configure the Ethernet adapter for, such as NetWare, TCP/IP, Windows, OS/2, or AppleTalk. If your network comprises different platforms, you can enable all five environments.

  • Page 33: Setting Up For Tcp/Ip

    Technical Reference. You may download this or other technical information over the Internet by accessing the Axis web site at www.axis.com. Setting Up for TCP/IP Before you begin setting up your Ethernet adapter for TCP/IP, you need the following information and network privileges: Information or Privilege...

  • Page 34: Downloading The Ip Address

    Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Downloading the IP Address You can set the IP address of the Ethernet adapter by using DHCP, ARP, RARP, or BOOTP. All methods are enabled by default. If you want to disable any of the methods, you can do so when installing the Ethernet adapter using the AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard.

  • Page 35: Using Dhcp In Windows

    If you intend to use Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), you must include at least one WINS server IP address in the DHCP scope. Immediately after the adapter receives the IP address, the Ethernet adapter registers its host name and IP address at the WINS server.

  • Page 36: Using Arp In Unix

    -s host_name nn:nn:nn:nn:nn:nn temp ping host_name where: host_name is the name mapped to the Ethernet adapter’s IP address. For more information about mapping a host name to the IP address, see “Assigning a Host Name to the IP Address” later in this chapter.

  • Page 37: Using Bootp In Unix

    Ethernet adapter’s Ethernet address. host_name is the name mapped to the Ethernet adapter’s IP address. For more information about mapping a host name to the IP address, see “Assigning a Host Name to the IP Address” later in this chapter.

  • Page 38: Assigning A Host Name To The Ip Address

    Refer to your system manuals or to your network administrator for instructions on how the name mapping is performed on your system. The Ethernet adapter supports WINS, which you should use to set the IP address using DHCP. If the host name is not mapped to an IP address, you can use the IP address in place of the host name when downloading the IP address.

  • Page 39: Configuring The Centronics Interface Timing

    You can use the test label provided on the disks or CD-ROM that came with your Ethernet adapter to make sure you can print a file sent from your host or PC. This section explains how to print the test label using an LPR spooler or a file transfer protocol (FTP) session from a Windows 95, 98, and NT environment.
  • Page 40 “Installing the LPR Spooler” earlier in this chapter. To print the test label using an LPR spooler 1. Insert the disks or CD-ROM that came with the Ethernet adapter into the appropriate drive. 2. Click Start and select Programs then Windows LPR Spooler. The Windows LPR Spooler window opens.
  • Page 41 7. Select the printer you want to print to and click OK. To print the test label using an FTP session 1. Insert the disks or CD-ROM that came with the Ethernet adapter into the appropriate drive. 2. From an MS DOS prompt, login to the Ethernet adapter using the command...

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Ethernet Adapter For A Netware Network

    Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a NetWare Network...

  • Page 45: Setting Up Your Ethernet Adapter Using Ndps

    The Ethernet adapter supports Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS), which is Novell’s new generation protocol for printer administration and printing. Before you can install the Ethernet adapter, you must install NDPS and an HP Gateway on your NetWare file server. The HP Gateway is included with the NDPS software and is automatically installed together with NDPS.

  • Page 46: Printing Methods

    NetWare printing methods. Print Server Mode The Ethernet adapter logs into a file server(s) and repeatedly polls the print queues for print jobs. In this fashion, the Ethernet adapter emulates a NetWare print server, which is a workstation running PSERVER. It provides high printing speed with low network load and is the recommended mode for medium to large networks.
  • Page 47 Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a NetWare Network NetWare Network Environment Window For NetWare version 3.X, the Ethernet adapter periodically updates the configuration by searching the NDS tree or the file servers in the case. To connect a print queue 1.
  • Page 48 Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual 3. Select the location of the print queue from the Resources box. 4. Select an existing NetWare print queue for connection to the server port then go to Step 7. If you want to create a print queue, click Create Queue and go to Step 5.

  • Page 49: Setting Up The Ethernet Adapter For A Windows Network

    Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a Windows Network...

  • Page 51: Using The Axis Print Monitor For Windows 95, 98, And Nt

    Install the AXIS Print Monitor now if you have not already done so. For help, see “Installing AXIS Print Utilities” in Chapter 2. To change the default name or amend any of the Ethernet adapter default parameters, use the AXIS NetPilot or any standard Web browser. For help, see Chapter 8, “Managing and Configuring the Ethernet Adapter.”...

  • Page 52: Client/Server Printing

    Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Client/Server Printing Do not enable pop-up messages on the server as the status of shared printers will not be reported to the client platforms. Pop-up messages are only issued on the server. User Dialog Although the AXIS Print Monitor user dialog varies depending on the platform you are using (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows NT 3.5X), the...
  • Page 53 Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a Windows Network To install printer ports with TCP/IP Note: To be able to print using LPR, you must install the Ethernet adapter in the TCP/IP environment. For help, see “Setting Up for TCP/IP” in Chapter 2.

  • Page 54: Using The Axis Print Monitor With Windows

    Port. 4. Select the AXIS Port you want to add. The port appears as name.LP1, where name is AX followed by the last six digits of the Ethernet adapter’s serial number, for example AX100086. Click OK. 5. Close the Printer Ports window.
  • Page 55 Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a Windows Network To install printer ports with TCP/IP Note: To be able to print using LPR, you must install the Ethernet adapter in the TCP/IP environment. For help, see “Setting Up for TCP/IP” in Chapter 2.

  • Page 56: Using The Axis Print Monitor With Windows Nt 3.5X

    10. Click OK. To install printer ports with TCP/IP Note: To be able to print using LPR, you must install the Ethernet adapter in the TCP/IP environment. For help, see “Setting Up for TCP/IP” in Chapter 2. 1. Open the Print Manager and select Create Printer from the Printer Menu.

  • Page 57: Using The Microsoft Lpd Monitor For Windows Nt

    The Axis printer is now installed and will appear as an icon within the Print Manager. Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor for Windows NT This section provides instructions for setting up your Ethernet adapter for line printer (LPR) or line printer daemon (LPD) printing over the TCP/IP protocol using the built- in Microsoft LPD monitor.

  • Page 58: Using The Microsoft Lpd Monitor With Windows

    Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor With Windows NT 4.0 This section describes how to set up Windows NT Server version 4.0 for LPR printing. To prepare for LPR/LPD printing 1. Open the Control Panel and click the Network icon.

  • Page 59: Using The Microsoft Lpd Monitor With Windows Nt 3.5X

    Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a Windows Network Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor With Windows NT 3.5X This section describes how to set up Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51 for LPD printing. To install the TCP/IP protocol stack 1.

  • Page 60: Setting Up The Ethernet Adapter To Use An Lpr Spooler

    Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter to Use an LPR Spooler If you are using an LPR spooler to print via TCP/IP, follow the next instructions to install your Ethernet adapter with the LPR spooler. For help installing the LPR spooler, see “Installing the LPR Spooler” in Chapter 2.

  • Page 61: About Axis Print Utility For Windows

    AXIS Print Utility for Windows is not needed on the client platforms for client/server printing. Note: If you want to change the default name of your Ethernet adapter or amend any of the default parameters, you may do so using the AXIS NetPilot or any standard Web browser.
  • Page 62 1. Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the Ethernet adapter port. The port appears as name.LP1, where name is AX followed by the last six digits of the Ethernet adapter’s serial number, for example AX100086.
  • Page 63 5. In the Shared Printers list, select the printer you want to use. 6. Click OK; click OK, then click Close. 7. Exit the Control Panel. The client setup is completed and you can now print through your Ethernet adapter. 4-15...

  • Page 64: Windows Clients Using Lantastic

    Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Windows Clients Using LANtastic From any Windows client, the Ethernet adapter may also be used for network printing within LANtastic environments. LANtastic users may use the AXIS utilities in exactly the same manner as described in...

  • Page 65: Setting Up The Ethernet Adapter For An Os/2 Network

    Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for an OS/2 Network...

  • Page 67: Using The Axis Print Utility For Os/2

    OS/2. You should install this utility now if you have not already done so. For help, see “Installing AXIS Print Utilities” in Chapter 2. You can change the default name of your Ethernet adapter or amend any of the default parameters by using any standard Web browser or AXIS NetPilot from any Windows platform that is connected to your network or WinOS/2 window under OS/2.

  • Page 68: Integrating Your Ethernet Adapter Into The Os/2 Environment

    Integrating Your Ethernet Adapter Into the OS/2 Environment To use your Ethernet adapter on an OS/2 network, you have to create a print queue for the printer and adapter. After you have created the print queue, you can make the print queue a shared resource so that other OS/2 clients can use the same printer.
  • Page 69 3. Select the check-box Start sharing at LAN workstation start-up. 4. Click OK. The setup is completed and you can now print through your Ethernet adapter. To share a printer resource when using LAN server 4.0 1. Open LAN Server Administration.

  • Page 71: Setting Up The Ethernet Adapter For A Macintosh Network

    Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a Macintosh Network...

  • Page 73: Installing Using The Chooser Window

    Chooser window and select a printer. You need to create your own printer driver or network compatible application to work with Intermec printers. You can change the default name of your Ethernet adapter or amend any of the default parameters. However, to access the configuration file from a Macintosh, you need FTP support such as MacTCP, Fetch, or Anarchie.
  • Page 74 Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual 6. Write a text file containing the following: BINARY BINARY_TYPE : TBCP INT_ADDR 192.168.3.191 The BINARY parameter can take the values YES or NO. The BINARY_TYPE parameter can take the values BCP or TBCP. See the technical reference for more information on these parameters.

  • Page 75: Setting Up The Ethernet Adapter For A Unix Network

    Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a UNIX Network...

  • Page 77: Integrating Into The Host Printer Spooler

    Axis automatic installation script axinstall. This utility software is resident on the Ethernet adapter, but it can also be uploaded to your host using FTP, so no disks are required. The axinstall script is also available on the CD-ROM or disks that came with your adapter.

  • Page 78: Print Methods On Tcp/Ip Networks

    Generic SYS V R4 (UNIX System V Release 4) Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks The Ethernet adapter supports several different print methods in the TCP/IP environment. The utility axinstall will suggest a print method suitable for your particular UNIX system, but you might want to use another method depending on your printing requirements.

  • Page 79: Line Printer Daemon

    This is the recommended method for UNIX systems, but some System V versions do not support LPD. Advantages LPD is easy to set up and install the Ethernet adapter as a remote queue in System V or to add a remote printer to...

  • Page 80: Pros A

    A sample JCL (job control language) script, , is available in the mvs directory of jclex the Ethernet adapter. It gives an example of how to print a file from a multiple virtual storage (MVS) mainframe to an Ethernet adapter using FTP.

  • Page 81: Customizing Your Printing

    Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a UNIX Network Customizing Your Printing The Ethernet adapter can alter the print data to match the type of printer you are using, so that you can use your desired print format on any type of printer. You can invoke the following actions from the Ethernet adapter: You can change the character set to suit the printer.

  • Page 82: Adding Strings Before And After Print Jobs

    Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual You can choose from several different filters within the PR1_CSET Character Set Conversion. For more information, see Appendix A, “Configuration Parameters.” The output from the conversion filter is always IBM PC Set 2 (Code Page 437), which you should set up on your printer.

  • Page 83: Converting Ascii To Postscript

    Ethernet adapter. Converting ASCII to PostScript The Ethernet adapter’s logical printers can translate ASCII print data into PostScript format. This translation makes it possible to print with a PostScript printer from a host that does not support PostScript. The conversion is selected by activating a filter that converts ASCII data into PostScript.

  • Page 84: Reading Back Information

    PR2_FONT. : Helvetica Reading Back Information The Ethernet adapter supports bi-directional printing. The Ethernet adapter reads the information from the printer back on the parallel port when the parameter PRX_IN has the default setting of AUTO. However, the printer must support bi-directional printing.

  • Page 85: Managing And Configuring The Ethernet Adapter

    Managing and Configuring the Ethernet Adapter...

  • Page 87: Introduction

    This section describes how you can change the Ethernet adapter’s parameter values. Introduction Choose the method you use to manage and configure your Ethernet adapter based on the operating system protocols used in your network. This section covers the following...

  • Page 88: Using A Web Browser To Manage And Configure The Ethernet Adapter

    Note: The following procedure uses Internet Explorer . 1. Open your Web browser. 2. From the File menu, select Open. 3. Type the IP address of the Ethernet adapter in the Open dialog box. Or type the host name in the Open dialog box.
  • Page 89 Managing and Configuring the Ethernet Adapter The home page of your Ethernet adapter appears in your browser. You can access links to the following services from the home page of the Ethernet adapter. Service Description From within the Configuration pages you can modify configuration parameters of the Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 90: Using Axis Netpilot To Manage And Configure The Ethernet Adapter

    AXIS NetPilot allows you to change the Ethernet adapter’s parameter values. modify the network environments. monitor your printers. group logically connected adapters together. upgrade the Ethernet adapter with the latest available software. This feature is covered in Chapter 9, “Updating the Software.”...

  • Page 91: Starting Axis Netpilot

    The Parameter List Editor, which is a very fast and effective tool, should be used only if you are familiar with the configuration parameters. After AXIS NetPilot finishes configuring the Ethernet adapter, wait about one minute before trying to communicate with the Ethernet adapter. Property Pages The property pages are the easy way to inspect and change any of the Ethernet adapter’s parameters.

  • Page 92: Property Pages

    Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual To open and edit a property page 1. Select the Ethernet adapter from the “Network Print Servers” folder. 2. Click the Properties button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar or select Properties from the Setup menu.

  • Page 93: Modifying The Network Environments

    To access the Network Environment window 1. Select the Ethernet adapter from the Network Print Servers folder. 2. Click on the Network button on the toolbar or select Network from the Setup menu. 3. Select the tab corresponding to the environment that you want to modify.

  • Page 94: Grouping Logically Connected Adapters

    Monitoring Printers (continued) Grouping Logically Connected Adapters For the purpose of simplifying administration of the Ethernet adapter, the AXIS NetPilot allows you to create groups of adapters. The adapters comprising each group appear in the AXIS NetPilot window. To access any adapter within a group, simply click on the appropriate group folder icon.
  • Page 95 Managing and Configuring the Ethernet Adapter Printer Information Window The printer information is also displayed in the Summary window of every Ethernet adapter connected to a printer. 8-11...

  • Page 96: Using Ftp To Manage And Configure The Ethernet Adapter

    Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Using FTP to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter After you have assigned an IP address to the Ethernet adapter, you can use FTP to view or edit the following files: The configuration file The status file...

  • Page 97: Viewing The Status File

    The status command shows which printer port the logical printers are assigned to and their current status. To view the status file using FTP 1. Log in to the Ethernet adapter by typing the following command in the DOS window (Windows), in the OS/2 Window, or in the UNIX shell window: ftp host_name ftp IP_address 2.

  • Page 98: Using Telnet To Manage And Configure The Ethernet Adapter

    Using Telnet to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter After you have assigned an IP address to the Ethernet adapter, you can use Telnet to view the accounting and status files of the Ethernet adapter and perform soft and hard resets.

  • Page 99: Viewing The Status File

    The status file shows which printer port the logical printers are assigned to and their current status. To view the status file using Telnet 1. Log in to the Ethernet adapter by typing the command in the DOS window (Windows), in the OS/2 Window, or in the UNIX shell window: telnet host_name telnet IP_address 2.

  • Page 100: Using Snmp To Manage And Configure The Ethernet Adapter

    The Ethernet adapter supports all relevant parts of MIB-II. It also includes a private enterprise MIB. System Requirements for SNMP Your system must have the following to make full use of the Ethernet adapter SNMP support: NMS software that allows you to install private enterprise MIBs.

  • Page 101: Using Hp Administration Tools To Manage And Configure The Ethernet Adapter

    JetAdmin printer management software. This means that you may use either tool to install and configure your printer devices via your Ethernet adapter. You can also use them to monitor the current status of your Ethernet adapter and other JetAdmin- or Web JetAdmin-compatible devices connected to your network.

  • Page 102: Notification

    Using the NetWare Administrator, you may also enable or disable status notification messages for printers connected to the Ethernet adapter, such as Busy, Off-line, Out of paper, or Paper jam. Print job owners and chosen administrators may be added or removed from the list of persons to be notified.
  • Page 103 Managing and Configuring the Ethernet Adapter Print Layout (continued) 8-19...

  • Page 105: Updating The Software

    Updating the Software...

  • Page 107: Obtaining Updated Software

    The axinstall script The AXIS MIB file The Ethernet adapter’s software is stored in Flash Memory. This memory is provided by a silicon chip that, like any other ROM (read only memory) device, retains data content even after power is removed. However, Flash Memory is unique because it allows its data to be erased and rewritten.

  • Page 108: Updating Using The Axis Netpilot

    5.56. You may use any of the 540.556 aforementioned methods to obtain the new file. The Ethernet adapter must also be installed on the network with TCP/IP. For help, see “Setting Up for TCP/IP” in Chapter 2. To upgrade the Ethernet adapter 1.

  • Page 109: Configuration Parameters

    Configuration Parameters...

  • Page 111: Changing The Configuration Parameters

    You can also edit the parameters using the Parameter Editor, which is started from within AXIS NetPilot. After AXIS NetPilot sends the new parameters to the Ethernet adapter, wait about one minute before trying to communicate with the Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 112: Using Ftp For Macintosh

    CONFIG Note: Specify the edited file name in block capitals. Otherwise, the edits are regarded as temporary and will be lost once the Ethernet adapter has been powered down. Using FTP for Macintosh To edit the configuration file from a Macintosh, you will need FTP support such as MacTCP, Fetch, or Anarchie.
  • Page 113 Configuration Parameters Sample Configuration Parameters (continued) DHCP_ENB. : YES DHCP Protocol Enabled BOOTP_ENB. : YES BOOTP Protocol Enabled RARP_ENB. : YES RARP Protocol Enabled WINS_ENB. : YES WINS Protocol Enabled WINS_ADDR1. : 0 0 0 0 The IP address of the primary WINS server WINS_ADDR2.
  • Page 114 Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Sample Configuration Parameters (continued) CONF_CHECK_DELAY. : 300 Interval between automatic configuration checks FR_802_3. : YES IEEE 802.3 Frame Type Enabled FR_ETH_2. : YES Ethernet II Frame Type Enabled FR_802_2. : YES IEEE 802.2 Frame Type Enabled FR_SNAP.
  • Page 115 Configuration Parameters Sample Configuration Parameters (continued) LPRINT_4. : Printer 4 Name LLOGIC_4. : PR4 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, Printer 4 Logical Printer PR6, PR7, PR8, LPT1) LPRINT_5. : Printer 5 Name LLOGIC_5. : PR5 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, Printer 5 Logical Printer PR6, PR7, PR8, LPT1) LPRINT_6.
  • Page 116 Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Sample Configuration Parameters (continued) PR1_AFT. : PR1 String After Print Job PR1_DUMP. : NO PR1 Hex Dump Mode PR1_SIZE. : A4(A4, LETTER, LEGAL, EXECUT) PR1 PostScript Page Size PR1_ORNT. : PORTR (PORTR, LANDS, R_PORTR, PR1 PostScript Page Orientation R_LANDS) PR1_FORM.
  • Page 117 Configuration Parameters Sample Configuration Parameters (continued) PRINTER4 MENU PR4_IN. : AUTO(NONE, AUTO) PR4 Read-Back of information PR4_BEF. : PR4 String Before Print Job PR4_STR. : PR4 String Substitutions PR4_CSET. : NONE (NONE, ISO>IBM, 7UK>IBM, PR4 Character Set Conversion 7SW>IBM, 7GE>IBM, 7FR>IBM, 7ND>IBM, DEC>IBM) PR4_FILT.
  • Page 118 Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Sample Configuration Parameters (continued) PR6_SIZE. : A4(A4, LETTER, LEGAL, EXECUT) PR6 PostScript Page Size PR6_ORNT. : PORTR(PORTR, LANDS, R_PORTR, PR6 PostScript Page Orientation R_LANDS) PR6_FORM. : 66 0 100 60 30 50 PR6 PostScript Page Format (MPL, MPP, CPI, LPI, LM, TM) PR6_FONT.
  • Page 119 Configuration Parameters Sample Configuration Parameters (continued) OUTPUT MENU L1_CENTR. : HISPEED (IBM_PC, STNDRD, FAST, LPT1 Centronics Interface Timing HISPEED) L1_BSYTM. : 60 LPT1 Busy Status Time-Out. All status reporting disabled if set to 0. L1_MGM_INFO. : AUTO (DISABLE, AUTO) LPT1 Management Information A-11...

  • Page 121: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications...

  • Page 123: Software Specifications

    Technical Specifications This appendix provides the specifications for the Ethernet adapter. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Software Specifications Supported Systems Novell NetWare Versions 3.11, 3.12, 4.10, and above, supporting both NDS and Bindery Emulation. A maximum of 16 bindery file servers and 96 print queues can be served.

  • Page 124: Physical Specifications

    Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Supported Protocols NetWare IPX, SAP, RIP, SPX, SNMP, NCP (extended with NDS), NLSP, DIAG. Windows and OS/2 NetBIOS/NetBEUI or TCP/IP, WINS/NBNS. LANtastic NetBIOS/NetBEUI. TCP/IP LPD, FTP, Telnet, Reverse Telnet, PROS, BOOTP, ARP, RARP, DHCP, ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, SNMP, TFTP, SLP.
  • Page 125 Power Consumption Maximum 170 mA at 12 VDC. (Type PS-A, 9 V, 300 mA). Power can optionally be provided by the printer (Centronics pin 18: 5 VDC, 300 mA). Dimensions for the External Ethernet Adapter Height: 1.1 inches (2.7 cm) Width: 2.2 inches (5.6 cm)
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  • Page 129 8-3 described, 2-8 parts and function, 1-5 downloading the IP address, 2-11 Web server, described, 1-6 BOS (BULL DPX 2), 7-4 ETRAX chip, 1-6 BSD, 7-6 external Ethernet adapter, See Ethernet adapter BSD systems, 2-10 external power supply, 1-3...
  • Page 130 2-4 tools for installing, 2-4 installing using AXIS NetPilot, 3-4 interface timing, Centronics, 2-13 Network Environment window, 3-4 internal Ethernet adapter, See Ethernet adapter Print Layout window, 8-18 IP address Printer Status menu, 8-17 assigning a host name, 2-12...
  • Page 131 OS/2 downloading the IP address, 2-10 AXIS Print Utility, 5-3 reading back information, 7-10 installation guide, 2-4 Remote Printer mode, 3-4 installing the Ethernet adapter, 5-3 resets, 8-15 print queue Reverse Telnet, 7-6 creating, 5-4 safety summary, xi sharing, 5-4...
  • Page 132 Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual TCP/IP (continued) operating systems supporting, B-3 print methods, 7-4 protocol stack, installing, 4-11 setting up for, 2-7 UNIX, 7-3 UNIX print methods, 7-4 to 7-6 with Windows, 4-3 Telnet account file, 8-14 status file, 8-15...

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