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Hitachi Koki DDC 35n User Manual

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© 1999 Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions, Inc.
1757 Tapo Canyon Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063
December 1999
336824-001, Revision A

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  • Page 1 Network Interface Card User’s Manual © 1999 Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions, Inc. 1757 Tapo Canyon Road Simi Valley, CA 93063 December 1999 336824-001, Revision A...
  • Page 2 No liability is assumed for any damages resulting from the use of the information it contains. TRADEMARK Digital Document Copier, DDC, DDC 35n, and their associated logo marks, are trademarks of Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions, Inc.

  • Page 3: Software License Agreement

    NETWORK: If the software is installed on a computer acting as a network server, any number of computers or workstations may access or utilize the printer services of that server. The printer services are described in the printed materials accompanying the Printer Network Card. Foreword...

  • Page 4: Export Requirements

    Foreword The following are not permitted: The making of alternations to the software. The right to grant sub-license, leases or other rights to others. The merging of this software product or any portion of it into another product or program. The reverse engineering, decompilation or disassembly of the software.

  • Page 5: Limited Software Warranty

    Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions Network Card Warranty Warranty Term Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions Network Cards have a (1) One Year War- ranty. The Network Card must be returned to Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions, Inc., for repair or replacement at Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions’ discretion. Warranty Coverage Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions, Inc., warrants this product to be free from...
  • Page 6 Foreword Software License Agreement and Warranty (ii)For all other countries including Europe Software License Agreement Important: Before installing the software please carefully read this License Agree- ment. The installation of this software indicates your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this License. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions, you should return the software to Hitachi Koki Imaging Solu- tions, Inc., for a full refund.
  • Page 7 (4) transfer possession of copies of the Software to another party by transferring a copy of this Agreement and all other documentation along with at least one complete unaltered copy of the Software, provided that (i) you either transfer Software to such other party or destroy all your other copies of the Software (ii) such transfer of procession terminates your license from Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions, Inc., and (iii) such other party shall accept and be bound by these license terms by its initial...
  • Page 8 Foreword TERMINATION You may terminate your license at any time by destroying the Software and all your copies of it or as otherwise described in these terms. Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions, Inc., may terminate your license if you fail to comply with these terms.
  • Page 9 1) 10/100Base-T USER INSTRUCTIONS (For U.S.A.) FCC PART 15- RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES WARNING- FCC: Declaration of Conformity Product Type Product Name This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 10 Foreword USER INSTRUCTIONS (For Canada) INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD (ICES-003 ISSUE 3) WARNING • This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. • Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. viii...
  • Page 11 USER INSTRUCTIONS (For Europe) CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) We declare under our sole responsibility that the Network Interface Card for use with Hi-35pc Printer Controller, to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the specifications below. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU) only. Product Type Network Interface Card Product Name...
  • Page 12 Foreword This device must be used with shielded network (10/100Base-T) cable. The use of non-shield cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under 89/336/EEC rules.
  • Page 13 2) 10BaseT/2 USER INSTRUCTIONS (For U.S.A.) FCC PART 15- RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES WARNING- FCC: Declaration of Conformity Product Type Product Name This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 14 Foreword USER INSTRUCTIONS (For Canada) INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD (ICES-003 ISSUE 3) WARNING • This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. • Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
  • Page 15 USER INSTRUCTIONS (For Europe) CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) We declare under our sole responsibility that the Network Interface Card for use with Hi-35pc Printer Controller, to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the specifications below. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU) only. Product Type Network Interface Card Product Name...
  • Page 16 Foreword This device must be used with shielded network (10Base-T and 10Base2) cable. The use of non-shield cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under 89/336/EEC rules.

  • Page 17: Trademark Acknowledgements

    Foreword Welcome Congratulations on your selection of this quality Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions, Inc., Network Interface Card. This User’s Manual provides information about set-up the Network Interface Card and operating the printer in the network environment. Trademark Acknowledgements AppleTalk is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 What’s in the Package ... 1-2 1.2 Hardware/NOS Requirements... 1-4 Chapter 2: Installing the Network Interface Card 2.1 Preparing the Printer ... 2-1 2.2 Powering Up the Printer ... 2-1 2.3 Connecting to a Network the NIC ... 2-2 Chapter 3: Utilizing Windows Programs 3.1 Discovery Program –...
  • Page 19 Chapter 4: NetWare Configuration 4.1 Configuring NetWare 2.15 and 3.x... 4-1 4.1.1 Start PCONSOLE and Select File Server .. 4-2 4.1.2 Create Print Queues ... 4-2 4.1.3 Enter the Print Server Name... 4-3 4.1.4 Configure the Print Server ... 4-4 4.1.5 Assign Print Queues to the Printer ...
  • Page 20 CONTENTS Chapter 5: AppleTalk Configuration 5.1 Choosing the Printer ... 5-1 5.2 Loading the AppleTalk NIManage Utility Program ... 5-2 5.3 Configuring the NIC ... 5-4 5.3.1 Configuration ... 5-4 5.3.2 Error Log... 5-4 5.3.3 Protocol Setup ... 5-5 5.3.4 Options ... 5-5 Chapter 6: TCP/IP Configuration 6.1 Installation in a Windows Environment ...
  • Page 21 6.2.2.5 Setting Up an AS/400 Systems to Use lpd ... 6-21 6.2.2.6 Setting Up a DEC ULTRIX 4.3 RISC or OSF1/ALPHA Remote Printer... 6-21 6.2.2.7 Setting Up a SCO UNIX Remote Printers to Use lpd... 6-22 6.2.2.8 Setting Up System V Rel.4 and Solaris 2.X to Use lpd...
  • Page 22 CONTENTS 6.3.5 Reset Unit ... 6-43 6.3.6 Restore Factory Defaults ... 6-43 6.3.7 Change Password ... 6-43 6.3.8 Exit Telnet ... 6-44 6.4 FTP Printing... 6-45 6.5 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol... 6-46 Chapter 7: Operation and Troubleshooting 7.1 LED Status Indicator... 7-1 7.2 Status/Configuration Report...
  • Page 23 Appendix A: Jumper Settngs A.1 Network Interface Cards and Jumper Locations ... A-2 A.2 Reset to Factory Default... A-3 A.3 Address Select ... A-3 A.4 BUS Handshake ... A-3 Appendix B: Specifications B.1 Network Interface Card...B-1 B.2 10/100BaseT/UTP Cables ... B-1 Appendix C: Using a Web Browser C.1 Accessing the HTTP Server Screens ...C-1 C.1.1 Network page...
  • Page 24 MEMO...
  • Page 25 Introduction Chapter 1...
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 27: Chapter 1: Introduction

    This Network Interface Card (NIC) is a multi protocol device that is designed to support an Ethernet connection exclusively with the Printer Controller. This Network Interface Card (NIC) has the following features: • Auto recognition of 10Base2 and 10BaseT Ethernet types by the 10BaseT/2 Type card, and auto recognition of 10BaseT and 100BaseT Ethernet types by the 10/100BaseT Type card.

  • Page 28: What's In The Package

    1.1 What’s in the Package 1.1 What’s in the Package The Print Server contains the following: • Network Interface Card (NIC) • Setup Guide • Quick Configuration Guide • CD-ROM – Network Interface Card User’s Manual – Printer Management Utility –...
  • Page 29 1.1 What’s in the Package The CD-ROM may contain a ReadMe file containing the latest information about installation and operation. Check for these files before going any further with installation. Instructions and software to perform flash downloads are provided with any update or upgrade package and are not included in this manual.

  • Page 30: Hardware/Nos Requirements

    1.2 Hardware/NOS Requirements 1.2 Hardware/NOS Requirements The Network Interface Card hardware and software require the following: Novell NetWare Version 2.15, 3.x, or 4.x. Macintosh System 7.x, MacOS8.x UNIX, Windows, or LAN Server systems supporting lpr over TCP/IP Version of DEC ULTRIX 4.3 or 4.4, DEC OSF/1 2.0 or Protocol or NOS 3.0, Solaris 1.1.3 or 2.3, (SUN OS 4.1.3 or 5.3), System V Release 4, HP-UX 9.01, IBM...
  • Page 31 When using cards that are 10/100BaseT compliant: 10 MB or 100 MB Ethernet that uses a twisted pair cable Network When using cards that are 10 BaseT/2 Environment compliant: 10 MB Ethernet that uses a twisted pair cable or a 10Base2 Ethernet (also known as a Thinnet) 1.2 Hardware/NOS Requirements...
  • Page 32 1.2 Hardware/NOS Requirements...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2: Installing The Network Interface Card

    Installing the Network Chapter 2 Interface Card...
  • Page 34 Installing the Network Chapter 2 Interface Card...

  • Page 35: Preparing The Printer

    2.1 Preparing the Printer If the printer can generate a test or status report, you should generate one before you begin. This will give you detailed information on the identification and configuration of your printer, as well as ensuring that the printer is properly set up and operating.

  • Page 36: Connecting To A Network The Nic

    2.3 Connecting to a Network the NIC 2.3 Connecting to a Network the NIC Use an RJ45 connector (10/100BaseT) or BNC connector (10Base2) to connect to an Ethernet. Turn off the printer. Connect the connector to the NIC. Feritecore Tie band 10/100BaseT: Plug an RJ45 connector into the 10/100BaseT port on the back of...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Utilizing Windows Programs

    Utilizing Windows Programs Chapter 3...
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 Utilizing Windows Programs...
  • Page 39 The CD-ROM contains the following programs for the Windows environment. • Discovery Program This program automatically searches for NICs on a network. Found NICs are listed in the Web Browser being used. Clicking a NIC name accesses the card’s onboard HTTP server, which you can use to make various NIC settings.

  • Page 40: Discovery Program - Management Access Program (Map)

    3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) 3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) 3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) – The Management Access Program (MAP) uses a Windows-based Web Browser linked with a proprietary bi-directional IPX/IP channel program to allow access to the NIC’s HTML-based monitoring and maintenance capabilities.

  • Page 41: Configuring The Map

    3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) 3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) You can use the following procedure to manually install the MAP. Insert the CD-ROM into your workstation’s CD-ROM drive. Run the program. (In this example, we assume that drive D: is your workstation’s CD-ROM drive.) D:\Map\Setup.exe Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

  • Page 42: Using The Map

    3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) 3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) Note • The maximum hop value defines the maximum number of subnetworks the program will search to find a NIC. Setting a value 0 tells discovery program to search only within the subnet to which the workstation is connected.

  • Page 43: Ip Peer-To-Peer Printing Program

    3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) 3.2 IP Peer-to-Peer Printing Program This section describes how to set up and use the IP Peer-to-Peer Printing program. With the setup procedure, you set up your print server ports for printing from a Windows environment. 3.2.1 Installing the IP Peer-to-Peer Printing Program Use the following procedure for automatic installation of the IP Peer-...

  • Page 44: Setting Up Ip Peer-To-Peer Printing

    3.2 IP Peer-to-Peer Printing Program 3.1 Discovery Program – Management Access Program (MAP) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The default installation directory is C:\Program Files\IP-P2P. You can change to a different directory if you want. 3.2.2 Setting Up IP Peer-to-Peer Printing Click Start , point to...
  • Page 45 Max Hops for Search: Type in a maximum hop value. The initial default value is 2. See the note under 3.1.2 Configuring the MAP for an explanation about maximum hops. IP Port Base: This is the starting port number for the printserver. The default is 10000 (corresponding to a TCP/IP port of 10001) but you can change it if you need to.

  • Page 46: Adding Printers For Ip Peer-To-Peer Printing

    3.2 IP Peer-to-Peer Printing Program 3.2.3 Adding Printers for IP Peer-to-Peer Printing The following steps can be used to manually add a printer that cannot be found automatically due to router setup or the maximum hop count setting. Note, however, that manual addition of printer is normally not required.
  • Page 47 Click the Find Printers work for a printer as well as to register it. When registering a printer manually, enter the appropriate infor- mation for the following field descriptions and click the ton. Field Descriptions IP Address: Type in the IP address of the printer you want to add. Name: Type in the name you want to assign to the printer.

  • Page 48: Ipx Peer-To-Peer Printing Program

    3.3 IPX Peer-to-Peer Printing Program 3.3 IPX Peer-to-Peer Printing Program The IPX Peer-to Peer Printing Program enables IPX Peer-to-Peer printing in a Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 environment. The following are the characteristics of IPX Peer-to-Peer printing. • IPX Peer-to-Peer printing implements peer-to-peer bi-directional printing between Windows workstations and NIC printers.

  • Page 49: Installing The Ipx Peer-To-Peer Printing Program

    If the NIC does not see any Novell activity, it will use 802.2 on 802.3 as a frame type and will assign itself a network number of 0. The frame type and network number being used is shown on the status report. Note •...

  • Page 50: Installing The Printer Driver And Setting The Printer Port

    3.3 IPX Peer-to-Peer Printing Program 3.3.2 Installing the Printer Driver and Setting the Printer Port Using the install program, install the printer driver that comes with the printer. Refer to the manual that came with the printer for details. Open the Properties Select the tab.

  • Page 51: Using A Web Browser

    3.4 Using a Web Browser 3.4 Using a Web Browser Once you have assigned an IP address to your NIC, you can use a Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer to access the NIC’s onboard HTTP server. The HTTP server can be used to perform various maintenance procedures.
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 Utilizing Windows Programs...

  • Page 53: Chapter 4: Netware Configuration

    NetWare Configuration Chapter 4...
  • Page 54 Chapter 4 NetWare Configuration...

  • Page 55: Configuring Netware 2.15 And 3.X

    Use this chapter if you will be printing from Novell NetWare. This chapter is divided into the following sections: • Configuring NetWare 2.15 and 3.x the NIC for use with Versions 2.15 or 3.x. Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server function. •...

  • Page 56: Start Pconsole And Select File Server

    4.1 Configuring NetWare 2.15 and 3.x When you are finished, turn the printer off and on again. The printer creates a status report that indicates the file servers to which the unit is attached and the queues which it services. Before you begin: •...

  • Page 57: Enter The Print Server Name

    4.1.3 Enter the Print Server Name A print server takes the print jobs from queues and sends them to the printer. Use this procedure to specify the name of the print server: Choose Print Server Information menu, and press Enter press .

  • Page 58: Configure The Print Server

    4.1 Configuring NetWare 2.15 and 3.x 4.1.4 Configure the Print Server Use the following procedure to configure the Print Server’s function: Choose the print server name from the Enter Print Server Information Choose Print Server Configuration Choose Printer Configuration This displays the Configured Printers Print Server entry, all printers are labeled “Not Installed”.

  • Page 59: Assign Print Queues To The Printer

    Press to return to the 4.1.5 Assign Print Queues to the Printer When you assign queues to the defined printer, you authorize the print server to service these queues. Note • Do not assign the same queue to two different print servers. If a queue is assigned to multiple print servers, print jobs may not go to the intended printer.

  • Page 60: Set Up Notify Options For The Printer (Optional)

    4.1 Configuring NetWare 2.15 and 3.x Select the queue you want and then assign a priority level from 1 to 10. It is recommended that you accept the default priority level. Press . The queue appears on the list for the printer. Enter Press again to assign additional queues.
  • Page 61 Select the printer from the view a list of Notify Candidates Select the user or group from the list. Set the First Next recommended that you use the defaults. The number of seconds the network waits before it notifies candidates about a print job problem.

  • Page 62: Installing The Print Server On Multiple File Servers

    4.1 Configuring NetWare 2.15 and 3.x 4.1.7 Installing the Print Server on Multiple File Servers To install the print server on more than one file server, perform the procedures described in Sections 4.1.1 through 4.1.6 for each file server. You must use the same name and password for the print server (or no password) on all file servers.

  • Page 63: Primary File Server

    4.1.8 Primary File Server To use the primary file server option, use the following procedure on a file server close to the printer: List the file servers to be serviced by the primary file server by selecting File Server To Be Serviced Server Configuration Menu Press to display the Available File Servers list.

  • Page 64: Configuring Netware 4.X - Bindery Emulation

    4.2 Configuring NetWare 4.x — Bindery Emulation 4.2 Configuring NetWare 4.x — Bindery Emulation Novell’s NetWare 4.x can operate in two modes — Novell Directory Services (NDS) and Bindery Services Emulation. For Directory Services, see 4.3 Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services. These services run simultaneously and transparently to each other.

  • Page 65: Configure In Bindery Mode With Pconsole

    4.2 Configuring NetWare 4.x — Bindery Emulation Note • The command at the console prompt takes effect immediately. The def- inition in the autoexec.ncf file takes effect when the server is shut down and then restarted. 4.2.2 Configure in Bindery Mode with PCONSOLE Once you confirm the server has Bindery Context, use the following procedure to configure the NIC.
  • Page 66 4.2 Configuring NetWare 4.x — Bindery Emulation to connect your print server, print queue and Quick Setup printer correctly. You can modify these later if you need to. Select and press Print server Type the name of the print server in the press Enter Note...

  • Page 67: Configuring The Nic In Novell Directory Services

    4.3 Configuring the NIC in NetWare 4.3 Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services Directory Services 4.3 Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services Novell Directory Services (NDS) offers a different, more advanced approach to network management than previous NetWare versions. Generally, it stores and tracks all network objects.

  • Page 68: Create Printer Object

    4.3 Configuring the NIC in NetWare 4.3 Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services Directory Services You may use NWADMIN to configure the printer in NDS. Prior to printing, NDS must be set up as follows and the NIC must be set up with NDS Context and Tree.

  • Page 69: Create Print Server Object

    4.3 Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services When the New Object window appears, scroll down the icon list, select the Printer icon and click on the New Object button. When the Create Printer window appears, type a value in the Printer Name field and click on the 4.3.2 Create Print Server Object...

  • Page 70: Create Print Queue Object

    4.3 Configuring the NIC in NetWare 4.3 Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services Directory Services 4.3.3 Create Print Queue Object Once again, highlight the Organizational Unit, select the item from the menu and choose At the window, scroll down the New Object icon list, select the Print Queue icon, and click on the At the...

  • Page 71: Assign Printer Object

    4.3 Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services Click on the object (hard drive) of your choice and it will appear in the : field. Click on the Selected Object now appear in the Print Queue Volume button. Create 4.3.4 Assign Printer Object Go to the Directory Tree created and bring up the...
  • Page 72 4.3 Configuring the NIC in NetWare 4.3 Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services Directory Services When the Select Object object just created among the choices listed in the and select it. Click on the button and the print queue just created is added to Print Queues : box in the Printer: window.

  • Page 73: Assign Print Server Object

    4.3 Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services 4.3.5 Assign Print Server Object At the Directory Tree just created and bring up the At the : window, click on the Print Server button to bring up the printer object just created from the button.

  • Page 74: Check Assignments

    4.3 Configuring the NIC in NetWare 4.3 Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services Directory Services 4.3.6 Check Assignments At the Directory Tree , double click on the Print Queue object you just created. At the window, click on the button.

  • Page 75: Set Up And Reset The Printer

    4.3 Configuring the NIC in NetWare 4.3 Configuring the NIC in Novell Directory Services Directory Services 4.3.7 Set Up and Reset the Printer NWADMIN configuration is complete. Before you can begin printing, though, be sure to set up and reset (power cycle) the printer. 4-21...

  • Page 76: Nic Configuration

    4.4 NIC Configuration 4.4 NIC Configuration The MAP or a Web Browser must be used to define the context and tree of the Print Server. It is also used to change the Print Server name, set in a password, modify scan and frame search parameters, and sent in bindery-mode specific values.
  • Page 77 If the Print Server is to be operated under Novell Directory Ser- vices, type in a Context the appropriate fields. Be sure to give the whole context, whether typed or typeless, and do not begin your context path with a trail- ing period (.).

  • Page 78: Using The Novell Pconsole Utility

    4.5 Using the Novell PCONSOLE Utility 4.5 Using the Novell PCONSOLE Utility This section explains how to use the PCONSOLE utility to perform the following tasks: • Attach and select a file server • Select or delete queues for the print server •...

  • Page 79: Changing Print Queues

    4.5.2 Changing Print Queues When you print a file, your system sends the file to a print queue. The print server assigned to that queue extracts the print job and sends it to the assigned printer. If a print server is servicing queues on multiple file servers, you must assign queues to the printer on each file server.
  • Page 80 4.5 Using the Novell PCONSOLE Utility Select Notify List for Printer Select the printer from the Press at the File Server/Notify Name/Notify Type/First/ screen. The Next Notify Candidates Select the user or user group from the Notify Intervals Set the First Next problems.

  • Page 81: Chapter 5: Appletalk Configuration

    AppleTalk Configuration Chapter 5...
  • Page 82 Chapter 5 AppleTalk Configuration...

  • Page 83: Choosing The Printer

    Use this chapter if you will be printing from a Macintosh. This chapter explains how to configure the NIC using AppleTalk and how to use the AppleTalk NIManage utility program. Note • The printer must be equipped with the PS option when operating in an AppleTalk environment.

  • Page 84: Loading The Appletalk Nimanage Utility Program

    5.2 Loading the AppleTalk NIManage Utility Program 10. The options available at this point depend on your printer driver. With a typical driver, you may select . There will be a series of messages as the Chooser commu- SETUP nicates with the printer and locates the proper PPD. The setup screen will return, listing the PPD file selected.

  • Page 85: Loading The Appletalk Nimanage Utility Program

    5.2 Loading the AppleTalk NIManage Utility Program You can use the following procedure to start the NIManage program instead of step 1 to 5 above. • Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and double-click the APPLTLK folder from the CD-ROM. Double-click the icon •...

  • Page 86: Configuring The Nic

    5.3 Configuring the NIC 5.3 Configuring the NIC You use the options added to the menu bar to configure the print server. Depending on your printer, certain operations may not be available. These functions will be “grayed” out and cannot be selected. 5.3.1 Configuration Use the Configuration function to change the names of the device and AppleTalk Zone.

  • Page 87: Protocol Setup

    5.3.3 Protocol Setup Use the Protocol Setup option to configure network protocols other than AppleTalk. Selecting the Protocol Setup function displays the following screen: Note • The default values for the IP address and Subnet Mask are shown as zeros. However, this represents a “no IP address” condition, not an IP address.
  • Page 88 Chapter 5 AppleTalk Configuration...

  • Page 89: Chapter 6: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    TCP/IP Configuration Chapter 6...
  • Page 90 Chapter 6 TCP/IP Configuration...

  • Page 91: Installation In A Windows Environment

    6.1 Installation in a Windows Environment This chapter explains how to configure the NIC and your network for use with TCP/IP communication in various environments. Independent setup and installation procedures are provided for Windows systems and for most popular UNIX systems. The NIC TCP/IP capability will also operate with lpr spoolers on other systems, and with spooler/ supervisor capabilities that communicate raw print jobs to the Print Server TCP/IP Port.

  • Page 92: Windows For Workgroups

    6.1 Installation in a Windows Environment Note • See the documentation that comes with Windows for details about installing TCP/IP on each workstation. • Printing with TCP/IP requires that the workstation have TCP/IP capa- bility and the corresponding spooler, lpr; or that the workstation can share an lpr queue on a Windows NT server (for example) that has one.
  • Page 93 6.1 Installation in a Windows Environment Windows lpr Spooler Version 4.1 for the lpr. See the file named wlprspl.txt dows lpr Spooler Version 4.1 If you wish to use the BOOTP, you also need the file provided with this NIC. Windows NT Windows NT (version 3.5 or higher) does come with TCP/IP and lpr capabilities, although these must be installed when the unit is...

  • Page 94: Setting Up The Nic

    6.1 Installation in a Windows Environment 6.1.1 Setting up the NIC The NIC must be given IP address and routing information to be used with TCP/IP. This can be done with MAP if you have a Net- Ware connection on your network, or with AppleTalk NIManage for Macintosh utility program if there is an Apple Macintosh on the net- work.

  • Page 95: Assigning The Ip Address With Bootp

    6.1 Installation in a Windows Environment For example: >arp -s 192.9.200.200 00-20-6b-aa-bb-cc >ping <NIC IP address> Request should time out. For example: >ping 192.9.200.200 Recycle the power on the printer, or let the NIC reset itself. The NIC will produce a status report that should include the entered IP address.
  • Page 96 6.1 Installation in a Windows Environment are located on the CD-ROM in the directory named BOOTP programs bootp Copy BOOTPL16.exe your workstation’s hard disk. Reset the printer. Note • The NIC issues the BOOTP request for a finite period of time. The NIC must be freshly reset for this program to work.

  • Page 97: Setting Up Ip And Lpr Parameters

    6.1 Installation in a Windows Environment 6.1.4 Setting Up IP and lpr Parameters The NIC provides for a setup connection via the standard Telnet port. To be able to make changes to a unit with factory default set- tings, you must logon as (This password can be changed from the Telnet utility).
  • Page 98 6.1 Installation in a Windows Environment Windows 95 Once you install the spooler onto the workstation; the setup program will create a group and icon. Double click on the Click on , define new queue. setup At the Remote Host Name prompt type the NIC’s IP Address, and for the Remote Printer Name enter Using the install program, install the printer driver that comes with the printer.
  • Page 99 6.1 Installation in a Windows Environment Windows NT4.0 The following procedure is used to set up the lpr spooler on the Win- dows NT server. Using the install program, install the printer driver that comes with the printer. Refer to the manual that came with the printer for details. Open the Printer Properties dialog box for the printer.

  • Page 100: Unix Printing

    6.2 UNIX Printing 6.2 UNIX Printing Note • This manual cover general settings only. See your UNIX system man- ual for full details about setting procedures. The NIC can support UNIX TCP/IP printing in two modes: • Host-based lpd where a supplied line printer daemon is running on one or more workstations and print data is communicated to the NIC via a TCP/IP port or, •...
  • Page 101 Between the host-based and printer-based TCP/IP printing capabilities, the NIC works with: • All UNIX systems that support lpd • System V Rel. 4 (on 386 platforms) • DEC ULTRIX RISC Versions 4.3 and 4.4 • DEC OSF/1 Versions 2.0 and 3.0 •...

  • Page 102: Configuring The Ip Address On The Nic

    6.2 UNIX Printing 6.2.1 Configuring the IP Address on the NIC Regardless of the printing mode selected, the NIC must be given IP address and routing parameters. You can configure the IP address for the NIC in one of the following ways: •...
  • Page 103 Edit the hosts file (usually /etc/hosts) or use NIS or DIS to add the IP address and NIC’s node name. See the network adminis- trator for the IP address. For example, you would type in the following for NIC named printfast with an IP address of 192.9.200.200: 192.9.200.200 printfast Stop the BOOTP daemon if it is running.

  • Page 104: Using Rarp

    6.2 UNIX Printing Check the printer to verify that the NIC is connected to the net- work. Turn on the printer. Wait until the printer powers up and finishes initializing to allow enough time for the IP address to become known and to be saved in NVRAM.

  • Page 105: Using Arp & Ping

    Edit the /etc/ethers file or use NIS or DIS to add the MAC Address. To continue the example, for the printfast card with an MAC Address of 00:20:6b:aa:bb:cc: 00:20:6b:aa:bb:cc printfast If the rarp daemon is running, stop it and restart it. Verify that the daemon is running.
  • Page 106 6.2 UNIX Printing Edit the hosts file (usually /etc/hosts) or use NIS or DIS to add the IP address and print server’s node name. See the network administrator for the IP address. For example, you would type in the following for a NIC with a name of printfast and an IP address of 192.9.200.200: 192.9.200.200 printfast Add an entry to the arp cache for the Print Server’s IP address...

  • Page 107: Lpd Printing

    6.2.2 lpd Printing lpd is an implementation of the standard UNIX line printer daemon which lets you print across a TCP/IP network without the need to install software on your workstation with all filtering and banners done by NIC. Remote printing uses the same commands (lpr, lpq, lpc) as local printing.

  • Page 108: Setting Up An Aix 2.5 Remote Printer To Use Lpd

    6.2 UNIX Printing Open the /etc/printcap file. Make an entry naming the NIC as the remote host and PORT1 as the remote printer name. A typi- cal printcap entry is shown below: <printer_name>:\ (for example, printer1) :lp=:\ :rm=<remote_host>:\ (for example, name as entered in /etc/hosts) :rp=PORT1:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lpd/<printer_name>: (for example, spool directory on system used to...

  • Page 109: Setting Up An Aix 4.0 System

    When a window appears, change the values shown to configure the NIC. The values displayed are default values. You must replace the short and long form filter values with the values shown below. Requested Informa- tion Input Data Name of queue to add printer1 queue Destination printfast Host...

  • Page 110: Setting Up An Hp/Ux Remote Printer To Use Lpd

    6.2 UNIX Printing Installation is complete. Test your printer by executing the following command: #lp -d<queue_name> <file_name> 6.2.2.4 Setting Up an HP/UX Remote Printer to Use Set up a remote printer on the host that sends jobs to a NIC using the NIC lpd.

  • Page 111: Setting Up An As/400 Systems To Use Lpd

    6.2.2.5 Setting Up an AS/400 Systems to Use lpd When working with the output queue description (WORKOUTQD), there are several fields that must be defined for the NIC to function properly as a remote printer device. When prompted for the remote system, type AS/400 recognizes the device as an IP device.

  • Page 112: Setting Up A Sco Unix Remote Printers To Use Lpd

    6.2 UNIX Printing 11. Your configuration is displayed. You are asked whether these values are final. Type shown below. Printer #7 Symbol lp (line printer) rm (remote host) rp (remote printer) sd (spooler directory) 12. Add comments to the printcap file. For example, you can type: Dick’s printer down the hall 13.

  • Page 113: Setting Up System V Rel.4 And Solaris 2.X To Use Lpd

    Confirm the information you have entered. Type: Confirm the preceding connection as your system default. Type: Enter another printer name or quit setup. Type: 10. “Do you want to start the remote daemon now?” Type: 11. Using a line editor of your choice, edit the /etc/printcap file by changing the :rp= entry to printer1:\ :lp=:\...

  • Page 114: Installing Tcp/Ip For Nic If Not Running Lpd

    6.2 UNIX Printing At the prompt, type: #lpadmin -p <local printername> -s <remote host name or IP address>!PORT1 Note • There is no space after the remote host name. At the prompt, type: #enable <local printername> #accept <local printername> 6.2.3 Installing TCP/IP for NIC If Not Running The CD-ROM provided with the NIC includes install scripts for various UNIX systems.

  • Page 115: Loading The Software

    6.2.3.1 Loading the Software The following procedures are only necessary when using the sup- plied host-based lpr capability. Loading the software is not neces- sary if printer-based lpr is used. Log in as superuser (root) to the system that spools directly to the print server.

  • Page 116: Manual Selection Of Filters

    6.2 UNIX Printing 6.2.3.3 Manual Selection of Filters The NIC ships with an input filter called called psbanner to print PostScript banners. You may wish to change cap file. The following is a sample printcap entry using these filters: <printer_name> | NIC printer:\ :lp=/dev/nic/<printer_name>:\ :if=/usr/nic/psfilter:\ :of=/usr/nic/psbanner:\...
  • Page 117 “Is this printer PostScript?” Type and press The script creates a printcap entry for the printer just config- ured. The screen displays the entry and asks if you want the script to append it to your /etc/printcap file. See below for a sample printcap file.

  • Page 118: Installing & Printing On An

    6.2 UNIX Printing 11. Installation for the system is done. You are prompted to config- ure any more printers. Type the NIC to test communications. 6.2.3.5 Installing & Printing on an DEC ULTRIX 4.3 RISC System Run the Installation script by typing: #nicinst The script automatically downloads the correct NIC utilities for your particular system and prompts you for information...

  • Page 119: Installing And Printing On The Hp/Ux System

    The script creates a printcap entry for the printer just config- ured. The screen displays the entry and asks if you want the script to append it to your /etc/printcap file. See below for a sample printcap file. Type and press form manual edits.
  • Page 120 6.2 UNIX Printing “What is the printer name?” Type the desired printer name and press Your screen will now display the information you provided to the install script. For example: Node name of the NIC: printfast Printer name to be used: <printer_name> The printer is attached on: PORT 1 You are asked to OK this configuration.

  • Page 121: Installing And Printing On A System

    When using , specify everything as if the printer were directly connected to /dev/lprprinter/<printer_name>. The software installed with your HP system can satisfy most of your printing needs. HP supplies ASCII-to-PostScript filters and the system will invoke them automatically if you define the content type of the printer as PostScript.
  • Page 122 6.2 UNIX Printing Note • Use of this default interface in most cases will suffice for generic or routine printing of most PostScript, PCL, and ASCII files. In order to utilize a printer specific interface other than the default interface script (named standard), you must have a copy of that printer inter- face edited and installed in the /usr/nic directory.

  • Page 123: Installing & Printing On A Sco Unix System

    Note • lpadmin configures the printer name and associates it with a given device and printer interface program. There is no /etc/printcap file involved with this method of configuration. Next, you need to initialize the printer Type the following commands: #accept <printer name>...
  • Page 124 6.2 UNIX Printing Select your system. Choose one from these options: 1) AT&T/SVR4; 386 2) SCO UNIX System V 3) None of the above Type , or “What is the node name of the NIC?” Type the name assigned in the /etc/hosts file and press For example: Type “What is the printer name for this NIC-linked printer?”...

  • Page 125: Installing And Printing On An Aix Risc System/6000

    The SCO UNIX lp system uses the lpadmin maintenance command to configure a printer (there is no /etc/printcap file). The specific commands to do this are: #lpadmin -p <printer_name> -v /dev/nic/ <printer_name> Note • Your host may require you to specify the model by using the -i com- mand.
  • Page 126 6.2 UNIX Printing An AIX virtual printer is simply a high level software view of a data stream, queue, and device that controls how a given job will be pro- cessed. A different virtual printer should be defined for each data stream that a real printer supports.
  • Page 127 Shut down the qdaemon using the command #stopsrc -s qdaemon Edit /usr/lpd/qconfig to change the special file for device <printer_name> from /dev/<printer_name> to /dev/nic/ <printer_name>. Restart the daemon with: #startsrc -s qdaemon The installation script then will create the named pipe and starts the supplied print daemon using the printer name and NIC information you supplied.
  • Page 128 6.2 UNIX Printing Output spooled on the virtual printer as defined above, will now be sent to the named pipe and routed to NIC. Before you edit the files above, be sure that the following daemon is running: /usr/nic/lpr_print /dev/nic/<printer_name> printfast 10001 &...

  • Page 129: Running Telnet

    6.3 Running Telnet The Telnet utility uses the standard remote terminal protocol to configure the IP address, lpd printers, and other parameters on your system. Use the following guidelines to run Telnet. You have the same functionality with the HTML pages accessed by MAP or a Web Browser, as described in Chapter 3.

  • Page 130: Configure Ip Parameters

    6.3 Running Telnet The Configuration Utility Unit Serial no. 460121 V5.04 Main Menu 1. IP Parameters 2. LPD Printers 3. Protocols 4. Reset Unit 5. Restore Factory Defaults 6. Change Password E. Exit To end your Telnet session, type made any changes you are prompted to either Save Changes and Exit or Exit Without Saving Changes.

  • Page 131: Select Printer Languages

    Type again and press appear: The Configuration Utility Unit Serial no. 460121 V5.04 1. IP Address 2. Subnet Mask 3. Default Gateway 199.9.200.254 4. Base Port Number 10000 Enter a new IP Address and press to change Subnet Mask and Default gateways. Enter to change the base port number.
  • Page 132 6.3 Running Telnet Print Server Setup Job Detected to be not PostScript PostScript PCL, PS, ASCII To access the LPD Printers menu, type unit at factory default, the menu shown below appears. LPD Printers 1. Printer 1 2. Banners To change the set of emulations, type options shown below appears.

  • Page 133: Enable/Disable Network Protocols

    6.3.4 Enable/Disable Network Protocols To enable network protocols, at the Main menu type You are given the choice of disabling either NetWare or AppleTalk. 6.3.5 Reset Unit In order to reset the NIC, type 4 into the main menu and press the keyboard.

  • Page 134: Exit Telnet

    6.3 Running Telnet 6.3.8 Exit Telnet Use the following procedures to exit Telnet: To end your Telnet session, type made any changes, the following menu appears: The Configuration Utility Unit Serial no. 460121 V5.04 Exit 1. Save Changes and Exit 2.

  • Page 135: Ftp Printing

    6.4 FTP Printing Use the following procedure for using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to print. Start up the FTP client and look into the print server card using the following setting. Host Name: <NIC IP address> Login Name: port1 Password: (none) Upload (PUT) the file you want to print.

  • Page 136: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

    6.5 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 6.5 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP is a service much like bootp that provides a method for assignment and maintenance of IP addresses. The NIC is able to obtain IP information from this service. There are two user settable variables related to the DHCP function. These are accessible in the TCP section of Network Administration, in the HTML pages.
  • Page 137 Chapter 7 Operation and Troubleshooting...
  • Page 138 Operation and Troubleshooting Chapter 7...

  • Page 139: Led Status Indicator

    This chapter describes normal operation of the NIC in the printer, and also provides information on how to troubleshoot any problems you might have with the NIC. 7.1 LED Status Indicator The NIC has two LED status indicators: amber and green. The amber LED generally indicates job activity;...
  • Page 140 7.1 LED Status Indicator And the printer LED Patterns Awaiting print Green LED blinks jobs sometime slowly. after power-on completes. Awaiting print Green LED blinks jobs. rapidly. Finished with Green LED alter- power-on nately blinks with sequence. amber indicator. Then The NIC... is...

  • Page 141: Status/Configuration Report

    7.2 Status/Configuration Report The Status/Configuration report is sent as a print job to the printer when the print server is powered on. For example, the report on the next page shows the configuration of the print server immediately before the report is printed. Some printers also allow you to use a command from the front panel that produce a Status/Configuration report.
  • Page 142 7.2 Status/Configuration Report AppleTalk Network Information Frame Type: 802.2 SNAP On 802.3 Protocol Address: Net Number 010 Node Number 19 Socket Number Preferred Appletalk Zone: * Novell Connection Information Printer Name: P1 File Server: LEFT Queue: Q1 No Notify Defined File Server: RIGHT Queue: Q2 No Notify Defined...

  • Page 143: Resetting The Nic To Factory Default

    7.3 Resetting the NIC to Factory Default You can cause the NIC to restore all parameters to factory default values, so the NIC appears just as it came from the factory. You may choose to do this when the NIC is moved to a new location where the environment (NetWare file servers, IP subnets, and so on) is different.

  • Page 144: How To Diagnose Problems

    7.4 How to Diagnose Problems 7.4 How to Diagnose Problems Use the following list to determine the cause of printing problems: Verify that the printer is functioning properly. • Is the printer printing? Make sure the printer is operating properly by causing it to gener- ate a test page.

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting Checklists

    7.5 Troubleshooting Checklists Use the checklists in this section to identify and solve problems. 7.5.1 Troubleshooting Network Hardware Con- nections Be sure that the NIC has properly selected the connector type that you are using. • Check that the network connector is plugged into the RJ connector on the NIC.

  • Page 146: File Server Checklist

    7.5 Troubleshooting Checklists • Did you assign the printer to the type Remote Other /Unknown? If the PCONSOLE settings are correct, the connection between the printer and network may have been broken. Turn the printer off and, using PCONSOLE, wait for the status message Not Con- nected.

  • Page 147: Nic Configuration Checklist

    • Is AUTO ENDCAP enabled? Auto Endcap lets you send data to a network printer. Use PRINTCON to check. If not, enable it. 7.5.2.4 NIC Configuration Checklist If all your hardware connections are correct, check the following: • Use MAP to check the status of the print server. The Report Print Server Status screen shows the status for the selected NIC.

  • Page 148: Workstation To Nic Connection Checklist

    7.5 Troubleshooting Checklists • The password assigned to the NIC through PCONSOLE matches the password assigned through MAP Program. Use MAP to update the password stored in the network Print Server’s memory. • The print job is in the print queue and waiting to be printed. Use PCONSOLE to check if the print jobs are being sent to the printer.

  • Page 149: Troubleshooting Appletalk Protocol

    create an alias queue. See your NetWare Manual for more information. 7.5.3 Troubleshooting AppleTalk Protocol • Is the Macintosh computer connected to the network through Ethernet, and, has the Macintosh AppleTalk driver been selected? Go to the Control Panel • Did you select the correct NIC and correct zone? •...
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  • Page 151 Appendix A Jumper Settings...
  • Page 152 Jumper Settings Appendix A...

  • Page 153: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings The NIC will normally automatically configure the network configuration without the need to access internal jumpers. However, there are certain jumpers on the card that you may have to access under certain circumstances. If you need to change the jumpers, follow the steps in this section.

  • Page 154: Network Interface Cards And Jumper Locations

    A.1 Network Interface Cards and Jumper Locations A.1 Network Interface Cards and Jumper Locations The illustration below shows the location of each of the jumpers on the Ethernet NIC. 10/100BaseT 10BaseT/2 Note • The shaded areas indicate the default pin positions. TEST BYPASS FACT...

  • Page 155: Reset To Factory Default

    A.2 Reset to Factory Default A.2 Reset to Factory Default The NIC may be restored to factory default conditions by jumper (OP2). The function of OP2 is to reconfigure NVRAM. This is done when a unit is moved from one site to another and should be restored to as “as-new”...
  • Page 156 Jumper Settings Appendix A...

  • Page 157: Appendix B: Specifications

    Appendix B Specifications...
  • Page 158 Specifications Appendix B...

  • Page 159: Network Interface Card

    B.1 Network Interface Card The following tables provide general specifications for the NIC. Network Interface Card General Specifications Size: Weight: Environment: Controls and Indicators: Configuration: Connectors: B.2 10/100BaseT/UTP Cables Use the following universal Ethernet standard when configuring your 10/100BaseT/UTP cables to connect to the RJ45 connector on the NIC. The cable should be Category 5.
  • Page 160 Specifications Appendix B...

  • Page 161: Appendix C: Using A Web Browser

    Using a Web Browser Appendix C...
  • Page 162 Appendix C Using a Web Browser...

  • Page 163: Accessing The Http Server Screens

    The NIC and printer have an onboard HTTP server, so a standard Web browser can be used to make printer status monitor and network related settings. For details, see the PageScope Light User’s Manual. C.1 Accessing the HTTP Server Screens Perform the following steps to access the HTTP Server screens from your browser.
  • Page 164 C.1 Accessing the HTTP Server Screens Menu Options System Displays various information regarding the configura- tion of the printer including options, trays and memory capacity. Job Info Allows you to manage the print jobs that are being pro- cessed by the printer. Printer Allows you to specify all of the basic settings of the printer.

  • Page 165: Network Page

    C.1.1 Network page Network functions are performed from the Network Settings page. Note • Depending on the version of the utility you are using, the appearance of the screen may differ from that shown above. Click on a link to jump to the corresponding page, where you can make the settings indicated by the link text.

  • Page 166: Reset

    C.1 Accessing the HTTP Server Screens Important! • To change network settings you must first type the correct password (same as the management password) in the password field provided. • Clicking a button to execute a network setting change operation while the wrong password is in the password field causes the password error screen to appear, without changing the setting.

  • Page 167: Setup Netware

    C.1 Accessing the HTTP Server Screens Your password can contain letters, numbers, and punctuation. Note that the password is case-sensitive, which means that the system distinguishes between upper-case and lower-case letters. C.1.1.6 Setup NetWare This screen is for making NetWare environment settings. See Chapter 4 NetWare Configuration for details on configuring NetWare.

  • Page 168: Unit Info

    This screen shows you the version of your Network Interfacecard. Clicking on the Unit Serial Number screen. C.1.1.12 Language This network card supports the following language modes. • US-English • UK-English • German The default language mode is US-English. To change to another language mode, click the Language menu item and select the mode you want on the screen that appears.
  • Page 169 Index Appendix D...
  • Page 170 Appendix D Index...
  • Page 171 10/100BaseT 1-1, 2-2, A-2, B-1 10Base2 1-1, 2-2, A-2 Address Select AIX System AIX 2.5 6-18 AIX 4.0 6-19 AIX RISC System/6000 Print Commands 6-38 Setting Up 6-18, 6-19 Virtual Printer Commands 6-37 AppleTalk 1-1, 5-1, C-5 Choosing the Printer Configuring NIManage Troubleshooting...
  • Page 172 Index Jumper Locations Settings Language 6-41, C-6 Select 6-41 LED Status Indicator lpd Printing 6-17 AIX 2.5 6-18 AIX System 6-18 AS/400 Systems 6-21 6-17 HP/UX System 6-20 SCO UNIX 6-22 Solaris 2.X 6-23 System V Rel.4 6-23 6-7, 6-17 Parameter Queue Spooler...
  • Page 173 Setting Up Unit Info NIC (Network Interface Card)IP Address NIManage 1-2, 5-1 Configuration Error Log Loading Protocol Setup Novell Directory Service (NDS) 1-1, 4-1, 4-10, 4-13, 4-23 NVRAM 3-10, 6-43, 6-46, A-3 OSF1/ALPHA 6-21 Installing 6-26 Setting Up 6-21 OTS Multiprotocol PageScope utility Password Change...
  • Page 174 Index Unit info UNIX arp & ping 6-15 BOOTP 6-12 RARP 6-14 UNIX Printing 6-10 AIX 2.5 6-18 AIX 4.0 6-19 AIX RISC System/6000 6-17 Filter 6-25 Host-based 6-10 HP/UX System 6-20, 6-29, 6-33 6-10, 6-17 Printer-based 6-10 SCO UNIX 6-22 UTP cable Virtual Printer Commands...

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