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OWNER'S MANUAL
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BAYTECH® NETWORK
SERVER
PS-SERIES
PS-4A
PS-4C
PS-4E
LASERSHARE® PS-MIO
BayTech Publication #U140E095-03

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL ________________ BAYTECH® NETWORK SERVER PS-SERIES PS-4A PS-4C PS-4E LASERSHARE® PS-MIO BayTech Publication #U140E095-03...
  • Page 2 If you would like information on any of these models, please contact BayTech Customer Service at 1-800-523-2702. We welcome any comments you may have about our products. And we hope that you will continue to look to BayTech for your data communications needs.
  • Page 3 NOTE: The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright 1994 by Bay Technical Associates, Inc. LaserShare is a registered trademark of Bay Technical Associates, Inc. IBM, IBM PC, IBM PC/AT, IBM PC/XT are products and registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TOKEN RING STP CABLING ........28 5.1.3.2 TOKEN RING UTP CABLING........28 PS-4C AND PS-4E: SERIAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE ......29 PS-4A AND PS-4E: PARALLEL PRINTER INTERFACE......31 PRINT SERVER INSTALLATION USING PCONSOLE..........32 PRINT SERVER SOFTWARE - PSQMGR..............35 GENERAL INFORMATION ................. 35 EXECUTION, CONVENTIONS, AND INFORMATION MENU .....
  • Page 5 PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION - [ Virtual/Modem User ] ..........58 7.6.6 PRINT SERVERS - [ Info ]............59 7.6.7 PRINT SERVERS - [ BayTech ]........... 60 7.6.7.1 BAYTECH PRINTSERVER SETUP - [ Rename PrintServer ] ..........61 7.6.7.2 BAYTECH PRINTSERVER SETUP - [Update Mode Change] ..........
  • Page 6 APPENDIX E MECHANICAL LAYOUTS ......................105 PS-4A, PS-4C, AND PS-4E............... 105 PS-MIO ..................... 106 PS-4A SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR JUMPER LOCATION ......107 PS-4C SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR JUMPER LOCATION ......108 PS-4E SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR JUMPER LOCATION ......109 APPENDIX F...

  • Page 7: General Information

    T (twisted pair), or a DB-9/RJ-11 (Token Ring) network interface depending on the specific model purchased. The BayTech print server services up to 32 print queues distributed on as many as 32 file servers and does not require user configuration to locate its file servers.
  • Page 8 Utility software is supplied to configure all peripheral ports and to inform all file servers on the network that the BayTech print server has been added. In addition, you may change the print server name with this utility.
  • Page 9 Figure 1 shows an example of a PS-4E used in a Novell based network using 10BASE2 or 10BASE-T cabling. This example shows 2 printers, a plotter, and a modem connected to a PS-4E. Figure 1         IMPORTANT: In this manual, we assume you know some basic information about Novell based networks including basic DOS commands, your network's operating system, the NetWare version...
  • Page 10 DEFINITION OF TERMS Here we will provide a basic definition of the common terminology used in Novell based networks which is utilized in this manual. 10BASE2: IEEE standard for Thin-Wire Ethernet networks. Provides 10 Mbps speed, BASEband signalling, 185 meters per coax segment.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS *PERIPHERAL INTERFACE: Serial Ports: EIA-232 (CCITT V.24), -5v mark, +5v space or EIA-422, -5 to +5 volt differential (TX+, TX-, RX+, RX-). Hardware (jumper) selectable. Parallel Ports: Centronics compatible. NETWORK INTERFACE: Ethernet - 10BASE2 (thin coax) or 10BASE-T (twisted pair), IEEE 802.3 compliant. Token Ring: IEEE 802.5 compliant.
  • Page 12 LEDs. LS MIO: Network activity LED *POWER: 9 VDC, 1 A - external (supplied with unit). DIMENSIONS: PS-4A, PS-4C, and PS-4E: 7 x 5 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches. WEIGHT: PS-4A, PS-4C, and PS-4E: 4 lbs. PS-MIO: 0.5 lbs.
  • Page 13 FACTORY-SET POWER-UP DEFAULT CONFIGURATION: Serial Peripheral Ports (PS-4C and PS-4E only): Baud rate: 9600 bps. Data bits: 8 bits. Stop bits: 1. Parity: None. Handshaking: DTR. Virtual circuit connection: Printer. Serial interface: EIA-232. +Modem Init String: ATS0=1&C1^M +Prompt String: ^M^JEnter Workstation ID (Ctrl-C to Hangup): +Answer String: Disabled (blank) +HangUp String: ~~~+++~~~ATH0^M...
  • Page 14 USER-PROGRAMMABLE CONFIGURATION: Serial Peripheral Ports (PS-4C and PS-4E only): Reconfigurable via BayTech utility software except EIA- 232/EIA-422 peripheral interface which is jumper selectable. Data is saved in non-volatile memory to become the new power-up default configuration. Baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2k, 38.4k, 57.6k, 78.6k, 115.2k, 230.4k, or...
  • Page 15 NetWare V3.XX and V4.XX file servers. BayTech utility software provides central management of queues across file servers. Please see Section 7 for more information on the BayTech utility software. Print server name: You may assign a logical name to your unit using Novell naming convention (up to 48 characters).

  • Page 16: Installation/Operation Overview

    Instructions GENERAL Determine what BayTech Print Server model you are installing. The model number is specified on the lower right corner of the rear panel. The model number will have a hyphenated suffix indicating the network interface type. This suffix will be one of the following: -CX (for 10BASE2 thin coax), -TP (for 10BASE-T twisted pair), or -TR (for token ring).
  • Page 17 Instructions PRINT SERVER INSTALLATION TO THE NETWORK Once the BayTech print server has been physically connected to the network, it must be added to the network via software. The print server may be added to the network and print queues assigned to the printer ports using Novell PCONSOLE or BayTech's utility program (PSQMGR).

  • Page 18: Installation

    PSQMGR. Before you proceed with installation, you should determine the names of the print queues to be serviced by the BayTech print server. For the PS- 4A, PS-4C, and PS-4E, you should determine the number and type of printers that will connect to the unit.

  • Page 19: Baytech Software Utility Diskette

    PSQMGR is a menu-driven configuration program equivalent to Novell PCONSOLE. PSQMGR is used to program the unique features of the BayTech print server as well as set up other print servers, manage print queues, control network printing, and view information about network printing.

  • Page 20: Power

    (see Section 6 ). If you will be using the BayTech utilities (see Section 7 ), you must power up the BayTech print server after all external cables have been connected.

  • Page 21: Ps-4C And Ps-4E: Serial Interface Selection

    If you are installing a PS-4A, please proceed to Section 4.6 . PS-4C AND PS-4E: SERIAL INTERFACE SELECTION Serial ports on the PS-4C and PS-4E may use either EIA-232 or EIA-422 serial interface. The serial interface is configured via hardware jumper settings.
  • Page 22 Refer to Figure 2 below and locate the jumper locations for EIA- 232/EIA-422 serial interface selection. The jumper locations are adjacent to the respective serial ports. Each jumper location has three pins: a center or common pin, a pin marked 232 , and a pin marked 422 .

  • Page 23: Ps-Mio Physical Installation

    PS-MIO PHYSICAL INSTALLATION Please see Section 4.5.1 if you are installing the PS-MIO into an HP LaserJet Series IIISi or Section 4.5.2 if installing the PS-MIO into an HP LaserJet Series 4.  HP LASERJET SERIES IIISI INSTALLATION The PS-MIO installs inside the HP Laserjet IIISi in the place of the existing interface or adapter card.
  • Page 24 CAUTION: The LaserJet interface card and the PS-MIO contain electrical components which are susceptible to damage from static electricity. To avoid damage, either use an anti-static wrist strap and a grounding mat similar to those included in the Electrically Conductive Field Service Grounding Kit (HP 9300-0933) or touch the surface of the bubble wrap the PS-MIO comes shipped in and any bare sheet metal surface on the rear of the printer.
  • Page 25 Apply power to the printer. When the printer completes its power-up self test, take the printer off-line and hold the Test key down until "SELF TEST" appears on the display and then release the Test key. The printer should print out a SELF TEST page which will include information for the PS- MIO as follows: MIO CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 26: Hp Laserjet 4 And 4Si Installation

     HP LASERJET 4 AND 4SI INSTALLATION The PS-MIO installs inside the Modular I/O (MIO) slot. Please see Figure 4 below. You may use the existing Centronics parallel and EIA-232/EIA-422 serial ports in addition to the ports on the PS- MIO.
  • Page 27 Install the PS-MIO into your HP LaserJet 4 as follows: IMPORTANT: Remove power from the printer by positioning the on/off switch to the "0" (off) position and unplugging the electrical cord from the AC outlet. Remove any interface cables connected to the parallel or serial ports.

  • Page 28: Factory Default Configuration

    FACTORY DEFAULT CONFIGURATION The [ Factory ] selection under the "BayTech PrintServer Setup" menu in PSQMGR (see Section 7.6.7 ) will reconfigure the print server to the factory default values as follows: *Baud Rate: 9600 bps. *Data bits: 8 bits.

  • Page 29: Cabling

    BayTech print server. If the default parameters are satisfactory, there is no need to use the BayTech software utilities. You may use PCONSOLE to add the BayTech print server on the network and to assign print queues to the ports as described in Section 6 .
  • Page 30 IMPORTANT: BayTech 10BASE2 (-CX) and 10BASE-T (-TP) print servers use a frame type of 802.3. If your network uses a frame type other than 802.3 (e.g., Ethernet II or SNAP), you must load an additional frame type for your network card in the file server. This is accomplished via the LOAD command.

  • Page 31: 10Base2 (Coax) Connection

     10BASE2 (COAX) CONNECTION The network port of a BayTech -CX print server connects to any BNC connector on the network cable. BayTech provides a T- connector for this purpose. Please see Figure 6 below. POWER NETWOR SERIAL PORTS 9VDC...
  • Page 32 If you are installing a PSMIO-CX, proceed to Section 6 if using PCONSOLE to add the BayTech print server to the network or Section 7 if using the BayTech software. If you are installing a PS4C-CX or PS4E-CX, proceed to Section 5.2 . If you are installing...

  • Page 33: 10Base-T (Modular) Connection

    The required jumper number is JP5 for the PS-4A and PS-4E and/or JP6 for the PS-4C. Appendix E.3 shows the location of this jumper for the PS-4A Print Server, Appendix E.4 shows the jumper location for the PS-4C Print Server Plus, and Appendix E.5 shows the jumper location for the PS-4E Print Server...

  • Page 34: Token Ring Connection

    BayTech print server to the network, if you are installing a PSMIO- TR, proceed to Section 6 if using PCONSOLE to add the print server to the network or Section 7 if using the BayTech software. If you are installing a PS4C-TR or a PS4E-TR, proceed to Section...

  • Page 35: Token Ring Stp Cabling

     TOKEN RING STP CABLING A shielded PC Adapter cable (IBM part 6339098 or equivalent) can be used to connect the unit directly to the MAU. The STP connector should be used for type 1 or type 2 cables in systems having wiring closets.

  • Page 36: Ps-4C And Ps-4E: Serial Peripheral Interface

    NOTE: Most serial printers, plotters, and modems use EIA-232 serial interface and do not have RJ-45/RJ-11 modular connectors. Adapters are required to convert from DB-25 connectors to modular connectors. BayTech has a complete line of adapters and cables that will make your installation quick and trouble free.
  • Page 37 422: Not Used Please see Appendix A for printer cabling and adapter information. If you are installing a PS-4C, proceed to Section 6 if using PCONSOLE to add the print server to the network or Section 7 if using the BayTech software.

  • Page 38: Ps-4A And Ps-4E: Parallel Printer Interface

    PS-4A AND PS-4E: PARALLEL PRINTER INTERFACE Parallel ports on the PS-4A and PS-4E have DB-25 female connectors. A DB- 25 male-to-Centronics cable is required between each printer having a Centronics connector and the BayTech print server (same as IBM PC to Centronics cable).

  • Page 39: Print Server Installation Using Pconsole

    NetWare, you should contact a local dealer for installation assistance. You may use PCONSOLE or the BayTech utility software to add the BayTech print server to your network. If you wish to use the BayTech software, please see Section 7 .
  • Page 40 Return to the PCONSOLE main menu. If the desired print queues do not exist, define the print queues to be serviced by the BayTech print server by first highlighting Print Queue Information followed by ENTER. Next, strike the INSERT key followed by the desired queue name.
  • Page 41 Activate the BayTech print server by applying power to it. The installation is complete. You should use the BayTech software utility if you need to change any of the BayTech print server settings. Refer to Section 7.8 for a detailed explanation of the various utility commands.

  • Page 42: Print Server Software - Psqmgr

    BCON.EXE (see Section 7.8 ). NOTE: If you are adding your BayTech print server to the network using PSQMGR, proceed to Section 7.7 (Quick BayTech Print Server Installation Using PSQMGR) for step by step instructions. If you have already added the unit to the network and assigned print queues to it using PCONSOLE, you may wish to use BCON.EXE to...
  • Page 43 PSQMGR provides a user-friendly menu convention that will allow you to use a mouse. PSQMGR will allow you to manipulate up to 32 file servers simultaneously and change file servers from most of the menus. The file servers being serviced and file servers to be serviced appear in adjacent menus.

  • Page 44: Execution, Conventions, And Information Menu

    To execute PSQMGR, type PSQMGR from the network prompt. An introductory menu will appear for a few seconds showing the BayTech logo, program name, and revision number. Next, the "Information" menu will appear as follows: This menu is used for identification purposes only. The "Information"...

  • Page 45: File Server Menu

    NOTE: In this manual, menu titles will be shown in quotes (e.g., "Menu Title"). Menu choices will be shown in italics (e.g., Menu Choices ). PSQMGR allows you to use several conventions to highlight and select various menu items. The easiest way is to use a mouse to click on the desired item.
  • Page 46 Items in this menu allow you to attach to file servers and log out of additional file servers similar to the "Change File Server" function in PCONSOLE. The list on the left displays the file servers to which you are currently attached. The available file servers to which you may attach are displayed in the list on the right.

  • Page 47: Main Menu

    MAIN MENU When you close the "File Servers" menu, the main menu will appear as follows: The main menu gives you five choices: the (About) symbol, File Server , Queues , Print Server , Modem Groups , and Exit . The choice will display the "Information"...

  • Page 48: Queues Menu

    QUEUES MENU If you select Queues from the main menu, the "Queues" menu will appear as follows: Items in this menu perform the same functions as "Print Queue Information" in PCONSOLE. The list on the left displays the print queues currently defined on the file server shown in the Current File Server: field.

  • Page 49: Queues - [ Insert ]

     QUEUES - [ Insert ] If you select [ Insert ] from the "Queues" menu, you may create a print queue. The "Insert Queue" menu will appear as follows: This menu shows Queue Name , Installed file servers, and Available file servers.

  • Page 50: Queues - [ Delete ]

     QUEUES - [ Delete ] You may delete a print queue from the current file server by highlighting the desired print queue in the Present Queues list and selecting [ Delete ] in the "Queues" menu. The "Delete Queue" menu will appear as follows: This menu shows Queue Name , Installed file servers, and Available file servers.

  • Page 51: Queues - [ Oprs ]

     QUEUES - [ Oprs ] The [ Oprs ] selection in the "Queues" menu allows you to assign or remove queue operators from the selected print queue. The "Queue Operators" menu will appear as follows: This menu shows Queue Name: , Current File Server: , Present Operators , and Available Operators .

  • Page 52: Queues - [ Users ]

     QUEUES - [ Users ] The [ Users ] selection in the "Queues" menu allows you to assign or remove queue users from the selected print queue. The "Queue Users" menu will appear as follows: This menu shows Queue Name: , Current File Server: , Present Users , and Available Users .

  • Page 53: Print Server Menu

    On the right are eight possible choices: [ Insert ] , [ Delete ] , [ Oprs ] , [ Users ] , [ Config ] , [ Info ] , [ BayTech ] , and [ Exit ] . The functionality of these choices is described in Section 7.6.1 through Section 7.6.7 .

  • Page 54: Print Servers - [ Insert ]

     PRINT SERVERS - [ Insert ] If you select [ Insert ] from the "Print Servers" menu, you may create a print server on any of the logged file servers. The "Insert Print Server" menu will appear as follows: This menu shows Print Server Name: , [Uninstalled Print Server] , Installed , and Available .

  • Page 55: Print Servers - [ Delete ]

    NOTE: When adding a new BayTech print server to the network, the name shown in the [Uninstalled Print Server] field will be the default name (see Section 4.6 ). If you wish to change the print server's default name after it has been inserted, you must use the [ BayTech ] selection in the "Available Print Servers"...

  • Page 56: Print Servers - [ Oprs ]

    [ Add <= ] . You may remove an operator in the Present Operators list by highlighting the desired operator and selecting [=>Remove] . NOTE: To change BayTech print server operating and port parameters, you must be logged in as a supervisor.

  • Page 57: Print Servers - [ Users ]

     PRINT SERVERS - [ Users ] The [ Users ] selection in the "Print Servers" menu allows you to assign or remove print server users from the selected print server. The "Print Server Users" menu will appear as follows: This menu shows Print Server Name: , Current File Server: , Present Users , and Available Users .

  • Page 58: Print Servers - [ Config ]

     PRINT SERVERS - [ Config ] If you select [ Config ] from the "Print Servers" menu, you may change printer configuration and install a printer or assign/remove print queues for the individual ports of the selected print server. You may also remove a printer, view the current status of a printer, or control a printer on the selected print server.
  • Page 59 [Delete Printer ] , [ Status/Control ] , [ Modem Setup ] , or [Virtual/Modem Users] for printer ports that are not installed. To change BayTech print server port parameters, you must be logged in as a supervisor. NOTE: For BayTech print servers, changes made using the...

  • Page 60: Print Server Configuration - [ Configure Port ]

    <Space Bar> or double clicking with the mouse. Baud rates above 9.6K are not available for all print servers other than BayTech. Printer Type and Use Interrupt are available on non-BayTech print servers only.
  • Page 61 Highlight the appropriate parameter and make any desired change(s) and then select OK to install the printer. NOTE: The parallel ports of the PS-4A and PS-4E are capable of sending data to the printer at rates in excess of 90K bytes/sec. Some older printers may lose data at this rate due to the slow response of their busy lines.

  • Page 62: Print Server Configuration - [File Servers/Queues]

     PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION - [File Servers/Queues] If you select [File Servers/Queues] from the "Print Server Configuration" menu, you may assign or remove print queues for the selected printer if it is installed. The "Port X File Servers & Queues" menu will appear as follows (X = 0, 1, 2, or 3): This menu will show Print Server: , Printer: , Current File Server: , Assigned Queues , and Available Queues .

  • Page 63: Print Server Configuration - [ Delete Printer ]

    If you wish to assign a print queue from the Available Queues list on the right, highlight the desired queue and select [ Add <= ] . A menu will appear with the selected queue as the title. This menu will prompt you to enter the desired priority, 1 to 10 with 1 having the highest priority.
  • Page 64 You may choose [Printer Control] or [ Next Printer ] from this menu. The [ Next Printer ] selection will display the same information for the next printer installed on the Print Server Plus. The [Printer Control] selection allows you to control various printer functions. PSQMGR will respond with the following menu:...

  • Page 65: Print Server Configuration - [ Virtual/Modem User ]

    Choose the desired printer control function from this menu.  PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION - [ Virtual/Modem User ] The [Virtual/Modem User] selection in the "Print Server Configuration" menu allows you to assign or remove certain network users from being allowed to access any serial port on a PC-4C or PS-4E with a virtual circuit connection of modem.

  • Page 66: Print Servers - [ Info ]

    IMPORTANT: A network user must be assigned as a virtual user on the selected printer in order to access a modem connected to the associated PS-4C or PS-4E serial port. You may add a user in the Available Users list on the right to the Virtual Users list on the left by highlighting the desired user and selecting [ Add <= ] .

  • Page 67: Print Servers - [ Baytech ]

     PRINT SERVERS - [ BayTech ] The [ BayTech ] selection in the "Print Servers" menu is used to change the BayTech print server's name, queue service interval, and operation update mode. You may also reset the print server from this menu. If you select [ BayTech ] from the "Available Print Servers"...

  • Page 68: Baytech Printserver Setup - [ Rename Printserver ]

    NOTE: [ BayTech ] will be highlighted only if an advertising BayTech print server is highlighted in the "Print Servers" list. This menu shows Print Server Name: and Current File Server: . You may change the current file server by clicking on the symbol shown adjacent to the Current File Server field or by typing ALT-C.

  • Page 69: Baytech Printserver Setup - [Update Mode Change]

    Setup" menu allows you to change the current update operation mode of the print server. The current Update Mode is shown at the bottom of the "BayTech PrintServer Setup" menu. If the current mode is "Auto", this selection will respond with a "Confirm" menu that will ask if you wish to change to manual mode.

  • Page 70: [Preferred Server ]

    In this case, it may be desirable to limit the BayTech print server access to a specified set of file servers on which to search for print queues by using Preferred Server Operation .
  • Page 71 Select the desired file server. The name of the preferred file server will appear in the Pref Server : field. If you currently have a preferred server and wish to return the print server to its network- wide initialization mode, select the Disable Prf Svr Mode choice in the "File Servers"...

  • Page 72: Quick Print Server Installation Using Psqmgr

    The "File Servers" menu will appear. Log on to the appropriate file server(s). You must be logged on to a file server to install the BayTech print server as a print server on that file server. To log in to a file server in the "Available Servers"...
  • Page 73 NOTE: The default peripheral name for Port 1 is Printer 0 , Printer 1 for Port 2, Printer 2 for Port 3, and Printer 3 for Port 4 on the PS-4A, PS-4C, and PS-4E. The default printer name for the PS-MIO is Printer 0.
  • Page 74 BayTech print server using normal NetWare print commands (e.g., CAPTURE, NPRINT, or PCONSOLE). BayTech print server will support all of PCONSOLE's Print Server/Control functions. Please see Section 8 for modem sharing instructions and Section 9 for a definition of the LEDs on the front panel.

  • Page 75: Bcon.exe Command Line Utility

    SERVER NAME is the name of the individual print server that you wish to configure or check the status of. PARAMETER 1, PARAMETER 2, ... are configurable items for the BayTech print server which are described in the table on the following page. You may specify as many parameters as you wish.
  • Page 76 (Not applicable for PS-4A or PS-MIO) no handshaking, "X" for XON/XOFF, or "D" for hardware. EXAMPLE: If you wish to rename a BayTech print server with a default name of BT-053AB0 to PRINTSERVER-1 , you would enter BCON BT-053AB0 NA=PRINTSERVER-1.

  • Page 77: Modem Communication

    MODEM COMMUNICATION Any authorized user may connect to and communicate with an external modem connected to a PS-4C or PS-4E Print Server Plus. Modem communication includes connecting to a modem from a network workstation and issuing modem commands (e.g., dial commands). This is referred to as "dial-out"...

  • Page 78: Dial-Out Modem Communication

    Section 8.1 discusses dial-out modem communication and Section 8.2 discusses dial-in modem communication. DIAL-OUT MODEM COMMUNICATION Use the following procedure to perform Dial-out modem communication using MSHELL.EXE: IMPORTANT: The modem must be connected to a serial port on the Print Server Plus with a Virtual setting of modem (see Section 7.6.5.1 ).
  • Page 79 You must issue certain commands to the Print Server Plus to establish a virtual connection with a network modem. You may send the necessary commands from a DOS prompt (Step 4a), from within your network communications software (Step 4b), or by using the DIAL program (Step 4c). DOS Method: The DOS method to open a virtual connection utilizes the MOPEN command which has the following syntax: MOPEN <print server name>...
  • Page 80 Loopback mode is initiated by sending the following command after a virtual connection is established: ---BT[LOOPBACK_ON]. Loopback mode is terminated by sending the following command: ---BT[LOOPBACK_OFF]. The virtual connection with the network modem may be terminated from a DOS prompt by sending the MCLOSE command.
  • Page 81 You may send the ---BT[...] connect and disconnect strings discussed on the previous page by manually typing them from within your network communications software or using macros. If using Procomm macros, you should put two tilde symbols (~) preceding the disconnect string to implement a two second delay.
  • Page 82 This menu displays a list of network modems in the Network Modems field, Print Server: , Modem Name: , On Port: , [ Open Modem ] , and [ Cancel ] . Print Server: is the name of the Print Server Plus the highlighted modem is connected to, Modem Name: is the name given to the modem in PSQMGR, and On Port: is the Print Server Plus port number the modem is connected to.
  • Page 83 If you execute DIAL.EXE while a virtual connection already exists between your workstation and a network modem, a menu similar to the following will appear:...
  • Page 84 Close the connection with the displayed network modem or choose [ Cancel ] to leave the virtual connection intact. The DIAL.EXE program will display the "Communication Window" menu while the Print Server Plus is terminating the virtual connection with the network modem. When the virtual connection is terminated, the "Communication Window"...

  • Page 85: Dial-In Modem Communication

    DIAL-IN MODEM COMMUNICATION Print Server Plus dial-in modem communication allows a remote workstation to dial-in to a network modem and gain access to a local workstation by using third party software such as Norton pcANYWHERE/LAN version 4.5 or 5.0. Once a virtual connection is established, the remote user may perform any operation the local workstation is capable of including network operations.
  • Page 86 This menu shows Modem Init String: , Prompt String: , Answer String: , HangUp String: , WkStn Init String: , Access Code: , Time Out: , and Nmbr of Rings: . The values shown here are default values. If the default values are acceptable, you may proceed to Step 3.
  • Page 87 NOTE: If you configure the Nmbr of Rings to be a non-zero value (see Step 2h), the Modem Init String should not be a command to put the modem into auto answer mode and a valid answer string should be entered in the Answer String field (see Step 2c below).
  • Page 88 The Hang Up String is sent to the local network modem upon loss of carrier. In addition to sending the Hang Up String , the Print Server Plus will toggle the modem port's DTR line from high to low for 0.5 seconds as a redundant measure to inform the local modem to hang up.
  • Page 89 The Time Out interval is used by the Print Server Plus to instruct the local network workstation to reinitialize advertising after the modem connection has been terminated. If a remote workstation has a connection with a local host workstation and the modem connection is disrupted or terminated, the remote user may re-establish the modem connection and resume the session with the local host workstation...
  • Page 90 change certain fields to have specific values. The Device/Port: field should be "Int14". The Modem: field should be "None". The Connection started by: field should be "Carrier Detect". The Connection ended by: should be "Carrier Detect". You may program the Data rate: field to be any value other than "Max"...
  • Page 91 ---BT[Workstation ID] manually from within the package or by using macros. DIAL.EXE Method: The BayTech DIAL.EXE utility program may be used to assign a local workstation a Workstation ID. To invoke the DIAL.EXE program, first make sure that MSHELL is loaded.
  • Page 92 Enter the desired ID in the Work Station ID : field. A remote user must type in the name entered here in order to connect to this workstation once a connection is made. Select [ OK ] after the desired workstation ID has been entered. This action will terminate the DIAL.EXE program.
  • Page 93 Set up the local host workstation(s) as follows: Run pcANYWHERE/LAN, select "Host Operations", select "Active Configuration" (i.e., Dial-in, Int14), select "Begin Host Operations", select "Exit, Allow Incoming Calls", or "Wait for Connection". NOTE: It is suggested that the host workstation be logged out of the network while awaiting a call for security reasons.
  • Page 94 NOTE: You may program pcANYWHERE/LAN to enable the caller information list which would prompt incoming callers to enter a password and then screen the password for security clearance before continuing. Please see your pcANYWHERE/LAN documentation for more information. To terminate the connection, the remote user typically instructs the remote modem to hangup.

  • Page 95: Led Indicators

    The PS-MIO has one network activity LED which will illuminate whenever activity is detected on the network. All 10BASE-T models have a LINK LED on the back panel which will illuminate if there is a good connection between the BayTech print server and the hub.

  • Page 96: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Since there are no adjustments and no moving parts in a BayTech print server, preventive maintenance is unnecessary.   RETURNS TO THE FACTORY If you find it necessary to return your unit to the factory for warranty work or factory-set changes, follow the procedure listed under Section 10.2 for repacking.

  • Page 97: Technical Support

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT In the event you have problems with your print server, BayTech has a staff of applications engineers on duty to assist you from 7 am to 6 pm (CST or CDT), Monday through Friday. When you call BayTech Technical Support, please have the following information...

  • Page 98: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interface Statement

    FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT* NOTE: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this manual may cause interference to radio communications. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial environment.

  • Page 99: Recommended Adapters And Cabling

    RECOMMENDED ADAPTERS AND CABLING NOTE: This appendix does not apply to the PS-MIO. If you will be connecting parallel printers to the parallel ports of the PS-4E or PS-4A (i.e., not using Tran-x), please see Appendix A.4 . A.1 PS-4C AND PS-4E: EIA-232 PRINTER,...
  • Page 102 MODEM ADAPTER If connecting an EIA-232 modem to the print server using 8-wire cabling, please see Figure 12 below for the adapter pinout. BLUE ORANGE BLACK GREEN YELLOW N.C. BROWN GRAY Figure 12  *% %    +" !,*$,*-...

  • Page 103: Hardware Handshaking

    Figure 13 : EIA-422 Connection using Hardware Handshaking If you are connecting a device which is not another BayTech product, you must refer to the operator's manual for your equipment to determine which pins are defined as TX+, TX-, HSO-, and HSO+.

  • Page 104: Xon/Xoff Handshaking

    If you are connecting to another BayTech product (such as Tran-x), please refer to Appendix A.3 for the recommended cable pinouts. A.2.2 EIA-422 XON/XOFF HANDSHAKING When connecting an EIA-422 device to the PS-4C or PS-4E using XON/XOFF handshaking, the cable required to connect the two devices must have TX+ wired to RX+ (and vice versa) and TX- wired to RX- (and vice versa).

  • Page 105: Ps-4C And Ps-4E: Serial Cabling Using Baytech Adapters Or Tran-X

    8-wire cabling. A.3.1 8-WIRE CABLING Please use the cable diagram shown in Figure 15 below when using 8- wire cabling to connect the Print Server Plus to a BayTech printer adapter or Tran-x converter. RJ-45 RJ-45...
  • Page 106 Please use the cable diagram shown in Figure 16 below when using 4- wire cabling to connect the Print Server Plus to a BayTech adapter or Tran-x converter. RJ-11 RJ-11 Figure 16 : Crossed RJ-11 Cable BayTech Part No. RJ04X010 (10 feet)

  • Page 107: A.4 Ps-4E And Ps-4A: Parallel Cabling

    A.4 PS-4E AND PS-4A: PARALLEL CABLING PRINT SERVER PRINTER 36-PIN MALE DB-25 CENTRONICS STROBE DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 ACKNOWLEDGE BUSY PAPER OUT SELECT AUTO FEED/OV ERROR INIT PRINTER...

  • Page 108: Appendix Bmshell Message Summary

    APPENDIX B MSHELL MESSAGE SUMMARY MSHELL STANDARD MESSAGE SUMMARY Message Description Remote Connection Lost This message is displayed when the connection with the modem is terminated abruptly (e.g., if the print server unit loses power). Remote Connection Closed This message is displayed when the connection is terminated.
  • Page 109 MSHELL STANDARD MESSAGE SUMMARY Message Description to establish a virtual connection for dial-out communication. Dialing Out This message is displayed when the network modem is dialing a remote modem. Dial In Service Closed This message is displayed when the command ---BT[] is sent to instruct an advertising workstation for dial-in operation to stop advertising.

  • Page 110: Appendix Ctroubleshooting

    PCONSOLE on the master file server using PCONSOLE. You must use the BayTech software utility to rename the print server. Network uses a frame type Load an additional frame other than 802.3.
  • Page 111 Print jobs sent out a parallel Slow response time on Increase the Line Delay port on a PS-4A or PS-4E attached parallel printer's option in the "Port are missing characters Busy line Configuration" menu (see...

  • Page 112: Eprom Upgrade Instructions

    EPROM UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS You will receive one EPROM (chip with label) with your upgrade kit. Please see Appendix D.1 if you are upgrading a PS-4A, PS-4C, or PS- 4E. If you are upgrading a PS-MIO, see Appendix D.2 . D.1 PS-4A, PS-4C, AND PS-4E...
  • Page 113 The materials you will need to supply are: Flat head screwdriver IC DIP extractor or a pair of curved needle-nose pliers IMPORTANT: Remove power from the printer by positioning the on/off switch to the "0" (off) position and removing the AC plug from the AC outlet.

  • Page 114: Appendix Emechanical Layouts

    APPENDIX E MECHANICAL LAYOUTS E.1 PS-4A, PS-4C, AND PS-4E...

  • Page 115: E.2 Ps-Mio

    E.2 PS-MIO...

  • Page 116: Ps-4A Shielded Twisted Pair Jumper Location

    E.3 PS-4A SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR JUMPER LOCATION...

  • Page 117: Ps-4C Shielded Twisted Pair Jumper Location

    E.4 PS-4C SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR JUMPER LOCATION...

  • Page 118: Ps-4E Shielded Twisted Pair Jumper Location

    E.5 PS-4E SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR JUMPER LOCATION...

  • Page 119: Index

    Available print servers 11, 46, 48, 52, 59, 60, 65, 66 Back panel 23, 26, 88 Baud rate 7, 8, 11, 22, 53, 68, 69 [ BayTech ] 46, 48, 60, 61, 66 Bidirectional communication 4 BNC 4, 5, 25, 101...
  • Page 120 Cabling 2, 3, 10, 12, 23, 26-31, 87, 92, 93, 96-98 CAPTURE 1, 6, 11, 34, 67, 102 CCITT 5 Change printer configuration 51 Change the current file server 41, 44-46, 49-51, 55, 58, 60, Clear to send 30 Client Support 52, 56 [ Config ] 46, 51, 66, 78 Configuration 2, 1, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 19, 22, 32, 33, 35, 36, 48, 51-56, 58, 62, 68, 81, 83, 85, 86, 90, 102...
  • Page 121 EIA-232 serial interface 15, 29 EIA-422 serial interface 2, 15, 16, 29 EPROM upgrade 103 Ethernet II 5, 24 External power 12, 14, 30, 96 Factory Default Configuration 22 Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interface Statement 91 File server 1, 13, 24, 34-36, 38-52, 55, 56, 58-61, 63-66, 78, File Servers/Queues 67 [File Servers/Queues] 52, 55 General information 1, 35...
  • Page 122 Installation 2, 10-12, 15, 17, 19-21, 29, 32, 34, 35, 65, 67, J,K,L LaserJet 4 10, 20, 21 LaserJet IIISi 10, 17, 18 LaserShare 1, 3, 1, 10, 11, 19-21 LED 6, 14, 26, 88, 101, 103 Line delay 35, 54, 102 Log out of additional file servers 39 Logged servers 39, 65 Login 1, 39, 63, 65...
  • Page 123 N,O,P NetWare 2, 3, 1-6, 9, 12, 24, 32, 34, 53, 65, 67 Network interface 1, 5, 10, 23 Network port 5, 7, 9, 23, 25, 26 [ Next Printer ] 53, 57 NLM 1 Nmbr of rings 7, 8, 22, 79, 80, 82 Novell 2, 3, 1-4, 9, 11-13, 32, 35, 63, 69 NPRINT 1, 6, 11, 34, 67, 102 Operation mode 7, 9, 13, 22, 35, 62, 64, 66...
  • Page 124 [ Queue Service Intv ] 62 Receive data 30 Remove a printer 51 [ Rename PrintServer ] 61 Repacking for shipping 89 Reset 9, 11, 22, 60, 61, 63, 64, 69, 79, 102 Returns to the factory 89 RJ-11 1, 23, 27-30, 96 RJ-45 5, 10, 26, 29, 30, 92, 94-96, 101 Serial cabling 96 Serial interface selection 15, 16...
  • Page 125 T-Connector 12, 25 Technical support 11, 12, 89, 90 Terminal mode 72 Timeout 7, 8, 22, 87, 100 Token Ring 1, 5, 10, 27, 28 Tran-x 2, 10, 15, 29, 30, 92, 94-97 Transmit data 30 Troubleshooting 34, 67, 72, 74, 101 TSR 4 Unpacking 12 [Update Mode Change] 61, 62...
  • Page 126 OTHER BAYTECH PRODUCTS Print Master 700 Series printer controllers are made in several different configurations satisfying various interface requirements. Each unit allows computers to share, select and/or contend for printers easily and economically, without switching cables. The internal buffering system allows simultaneous, high-speed input from all connected computers and output to all printers.
  • Page 127 (4) serial computer ports and a fixed buffer size of 256KB. The BayTech Print Server PS-4A, PS-4C, and PS-4A models are user configurable, high speed, network print servers that support up to four peripherals including printers and modems. The PS-4A has four parallel ports, the PS-4C will has four high speed serial ports, and the PS-4E has two parallel and two high speed serial ports.
  • Page 128 Tran-x SP-01 connects to the Centronics connector of a parallel printer. Tran-x SP-02 connects to the DB-25 parallel port of the BayTech 700 Series Print Master, 800 Series Print Master II, or Model 24/24SII DES peripheral sharing units.
  • Page 129 network. The M16/M8 is adaptable to a variety of applications by using various data acquisition modules which include 16SI/8DI, 12 Bit A/D Converter, 8 Channel Control Relay, 16 Channel Optical Isolated Input, 16 Channel Switched Input, EIA-232/422 4 serial I/O ports, or EIA 485/422 4 serial I/O ports.
  • Page 130 advantageous features, such as MNP Class 5 data compression, which enables data transmission at speeds to 4800 bps and, MNP Classes 2 - 4 error correction. A wide selection of user- programmable features allows you to customize the modem to your own individual application.
  • Page 131 EIA-422 and Current Loop ports are optionally available. If you have questions concerning any of BayTech's products, please feel free to call a BayTech Applications Engineer at either (800)523-2702 or (601)467-8231.
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