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  • Page 1 Fast Ethernet User Manual...

  • Page 2: To Start

    To start Thank you for purchasing the Fast EtherNet. This manual explains how to set up the Fast EtherNet and connect it to the computer. Please use in conjunction with the User Manual. Voluntary control on interference to radio communications This equipment is a Class A information technology equipment, which complies with the standards of VCCI.

  • Page 3: Copyrights Of This Manual

    Copyrights of this manual All the copyrights belong to Oki Data Corporation. Unauthorized duplication, copying, translation or the like are strictly forbidden. Written approval must be obtained from Oki Data Corporation. Unauthorized reproduction of some or all of the contents of this manual is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 4: Explanation Of Symbols In This Manual

    Explanation of symbols in this manual Notes and restrictions concerning the correct operation of the Fast EtherNet. Make sure to read them in order to avoid incorrect operation. Useful tips and references for the operation of the Fast EtherNet. Recommended to read. User License Agreement The software and documentation attached to the Fast EtherNet are supplied by Oki Data Corporation.
  • Page 5 and documentation of the customer and cancel the license agreement. If such cancellation took place, the customer will destroy the software and documentation and all copies thereof and will stop using the trademark. Oki Data Corporation and the licensers of Oki Data Corporation do not give any guarantees, including the following, in relation to the software or documentation.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents To start ... 2 FCC STATEMENT... 2 Copyrights of this manual ... 3 Concerning trademarks ... 3 Explanation of symbols in this manual ... 4 User License Agreement ... 4 Chapter 1 Installing the Fast EtherNet ... 9 Major features of the board 7100e+ ...10 Product identification ...10 Part names of the Fast EtherNet ...11 Mounting on a printer ...
  • Page 7 Contents (Contd.) Chapter 5 Using with UNIX ... 52 Configuring the IP address in the Fast EtherNet ...53 Configuring the SunOS 4.x.x ...56 Configuring the Sun Solaris 2.x ...58 Configuring the HP-UX9.x ... 60 Configuring the AIX4.1.5 ...62 Printing with LPD ...64 BSD-based UNIX ...65 SystemV-based UNIX ...66 Printing with FTP ...67...
  • Page 8 Contents (Contd.) Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ... 144 Trouble during the self-diagnosis test and while printing the configuration contents ... 145 Trouble while using TCP/IP ... 146 Trouble while using NetWare ... 147 Trouble while using EtherTalk ... 148 Trouble while using NetBEUI ... 149 Others ...

  • Page 9: Installing The Fast Ethernet

    Chapter 1 Installing the Fast EtherNet Major features of the board 7100e+ ...10 Product identification ... 10 Part names of the Fast EtherNet ...11 Mounting on a printer ... 12 Connecting to a network ...12 Verification of the “print menu” of the printer ... 14 Functions of the DIP Switches ...

  • Page 10: Major Features Of The Board 7100E

    Installing the Fast EtherNet Major features of the board 7100e+ Compatible with multiple protocols • Compatible with the four network protocols – EtherTalk, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX and NetBEUI. Dedicated network utility included • The Fast EtherNet can be configured from Windows98/95, NT4.0 and Macintosh.

  • Page 11: Part Names Of The Fast Ethernet

    DIP switches For initialization of the Fast EtherNet, verification of the settings contents and the self-diagnosis test. Refer to Page 14 for the function of each switch. User Manual STAT LED (orange lamp) Flashes during data reception. In the case that abnormality of the Fast EtherNet was detected, performs one of the following.

  • Page 12: Mounting On A Printer

    Needed for the connection The following products are needed in order to connect the Fast EtherNet to a network. If needed, these products can be purchased from a network product supplier. Hub/Switch wall socket Fast Ethernet Twisted pair cable (Category 5 Straight)
  • Page 13 In the case that the network used includes a router and a server, start the router and the server and only then turn ON the printer’s power switch. If the printer’s power switch is turned ON before the router and the server, the network may not function normally.

  • Page 14: Verification Of The "Print Menu" Of The Printer

    Verification of the “print menu” of the printer In order to use the Fast EtherNet, the Fast EtherNet settings must first be verified. You can verify these settings by using the “print menu” of the printer. The method of menu printing differs from one printer to another.

  • Page 15: Functions Of The Dip Switches

    DIP Switches behind plate During normal operation, all the DIP Switches should be switched OFF. In order to change the settings of the DIP Switches, turn the printer’s power switch OFF. DIP Switch No. 1 is normally OFF. User Manual Initialization of the Fast EtherNet Turn the printer’s power switch OFF.

  • Page 16: Verification Of The Settings Contents

    Verification of the settings contents Turn the printer’s power switch OFF. Turn DIP Switch No. 3 ON. Turn the printer’s power switch ON. The current settings contents are printed. Turn the printer’s power switch OFF. Turn DIP Switch No. 3 OFF.

  • Page 17: Self-Diagnosis Test

    Self-diagnosis test Turn the printer’s power switch OFF. Turn DIP Switch No. 4 ON. Turn the printer’s power switch ON. The results of the self-diagnosis are printed. Turn the printer’s power switch OFF. Turn DIP Switch No. 4 OFF. <Example of printing the self-diagnosis test>...

  • Page 18: Printing From Windows98/95

    Chapter 2 Printing from Windows98/95 OKI LPR Utility Operating Environment ... 19 With the NetBUEI protocol ...30 Fast Ethernet...

  • Page 19: Oki Lpr Utility Operating Environment

    Printing from Windows 95/98 In order to print from Windows 95/98 via TCP/IP, it is necessary to set up the Fast EtherNet and Windows 95/98. Windows 95/ 98 does not include a LPR printing function, so you must use the OKI LPR utility. This utility can be found on the accompanying CDROM.
  • Page 20 Start the “Network” control panel. Open the “Network configurations” tab and confirm that “TCP/IPàXXX” is displayed. If “TCP/IPàXXX” is not displayed, click on “Add”. Select “Protocol” and click on “Add”. Select “Microsoft” and “TCP/IP”, click on “OK”. Select “TCP/IPàXXX”, click on “Properties”. Fast Ethernet...
  • Page 21 Configure each of the “IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Settings”. Restart Windows 98/95. User Manual...
  • Page 22 Make sure to check with the network manager and to determine the appropriate address. Connect the Fast EtherNet to the network and turn ON the printer’s power switch. Configure the computer to the “Fast EtherNet’s companion Network Software CD-ROM”. The Setup Utility starts automatically.
  • Page 23 If you agree to the User License Agreement, click on “Yes”. Starts the “AdminManager”. The EtherNet address (MAC address) appears in the “print menu” of the printer. User Manual Look up the EtherNet address in the list and select the Fast EtherNet to setup.
  • Page 24 Choose the “OKI Device Setup” in the “Setup” menu. <In case that TCP/IP protocol is the only working protocol> (1) When the next message is displayed, click on “Yes”. (2) Type in the EtherNet address and the “IP address” which configured it, and click on “OK”. (3) Click on “Yes”...
  • Page 25 Configure the TCP/IP Tab item and make the following “Settings”. Check the “Use the TCP/IP protocol”. Type in the “IP address”. Uncheck the “Use RAPP” and “Use DHCP/BOOTP”. In the case that the IP address is obtained from the RARP server, DHCP server or BOOTP server, check in accordance with the network environment.
  • Page 26 In case a small-scale LAN is included, such as a network connecting one printer and one computer, configure as follows (using “RFC1918”). For the computer settings please refer to Page 18 and for the printer settings please refer to Page 21. Please make sure that no other networks are linked.
  • Page 27 Setting up the printer software Next, set up the printer software. After adding the printer driver in Windows98/95 as the “Default local printer”, perform the setup. Set up the OKI LPR utility on a hard disc drive with ample free space. If there is insufficient free space on the hard disc, attempting to print a large volume of data or too many print jobs may cause failure of the data spool and the printer may fail to print.
  • Page 28 In “Name” type in “D:\OKILPR\SETUP” (when the CD-ROM drive is D:) and click on “OK”. The setup program starts. Proceed with the setup following the instructions on the screen. After completing the setup, double-click on the “OKI LPR utility”. Select “Add printer” from the “Remote printer” menu. 7.
  • Page 29 · The OKI LPR utility is capable of registering up to 10 printers. · If the OKI LPR utility directory or the spool directory contains any files that have been added after the installation of the utility, you will not be able to delete the directory.

  • Page 30: With The Netbuei Protocol

    With the NetBUEI protocol Configuring Windows98/95 In the following explanation, Window98 is used as an example. The screen display and part of the contents of the selected branch may differ, depending on the OS version and the system structure. Please have ready the “Windows98/95 System Software CD-ROM”. Start the “Network”...
  • Page 31 In the case that “NetBEUIàXXX” is not displayed, select “Protocol” and click on “Add”. Select “Microsoft” and “NetBEUI”, click on “OK”. Restart Windows 98/95. User Manual...
  • Page 32 Setting up the printer software Next, set up the printer software. After adding the printer driver in Windows98/95 as the “Default local printer”, perform the setup. In the following explanation, setting up OKIPAGE 8c(PS) as the printer in Windows98 is used as an example. Set up the printer driver as the “Default local printer”.
  • Page 33 Double-click on “Entire Network”, “PrintServer”, “MLxxxxxx”. The “PrintServer” is the “Workgroup Name” displayed in the “print menu” of the printer.· “MLxxxxxx” is the “Computer Name” displayed in the “print menu” of the printer. User Manual Select “Prn1” and click on “OK”. Confirm that “Network path to the printer”...
  • Page 34 · The “Computer name” name and “Workgroup” name can be changed using a Web Browser, , etc. · The Master Browser function manages the machine information which exists within the same Workgroup, and replies to summary requests from other Workgroups. ·...

  • Page 35: Printing From Windowsnt 4.0

    Chapter 3 Printing From WindowsNT 4.0 With the TCP/IP protocol ... 36 With the NetBEUI protocol ...45 Fast Ethernet...

  • Page 36: With The Tcp/Ip Protocol

    Printing From WindowsNT 4.0 In order to print from WindowsNT Server 4.0 or WindowsNT Workstations 4.0, WindowsNT 4.0 and the Fast EtherNet have to be set up. The TCP/IP protocol and NetBEUI protocol can be used from WindowsNT 4.0. The “AppleTalk Printing Devices” output port of WindowsNT 4.0 is dedicated to postscript printers.
  • Page 37 Start the “Network” control panel. Open the “Protocol” tab and confirm that “TCP/IP protocol” is displayed. If “TCP/IP protocol” is not displayed, click on “Add”. Select “TCP/IP protocol” and click on “OK”. User Manual Select “TCP/IP protocol” and click on “Properties”. Configure each of the “IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Settings”.
  • Page 38 Open the “Service” tab and confirm that “Microsoft TCP/IP printing” is displayed. Select the “Microsoft TCP/IP printing” and click on “OK”. Restart WindowsNT 4.0. Fast Ethernet...
  • Page 39 User Manual Connect the Fast EtherNet to the network and turn ON the printer’s power switch. Configure the computer to the “Fast EtherNet’s companion Network Software CD-ROM”. The Setup Utility starts automatically.
  • Page 40 If you agree to the User License Agreement, click on “Yes”. Starts the “AdminManager”. The EtherNet address (MAC address) appears in the “print menu” of the printer. Look up the EtherNet address in the list and select the Fast EtherNet performing to set up. Fast Ethernet...
  • Page 41 Choose the “OKI Device Setup” in the “Setup” menu. <In case that TCP/IP protocol is the only working protocol> (1) When the next message is displayed, click on “Yes”. (2) Type in the EtherNet address and the “IP address” which configured it, and click on “OK”. User Manual (3) Click on “Yes”...
  • Page 42 Configure the TCP/IP Tab item and make the following “Settings”. Check the “Use the TCP/IP protocol”. Type in the “IP address”. Uncheck the “Use RAPP” and “Use DHCP/BOOTP”. In the case that the IP address is obtained from the RARP server, DHCP server or BOOTP server, check in accordance with the network environment.
  • Page 43 Setting up the Printer Driver Set up the Printer Driver for Windows NT4.0. The following procedure uses an OKIPAGE 8c(PS) as an example. The IBM PC/AT compatible PC running WindowsNT Server has the CD- ROM as drive D: To complete these changes you will also need the “Printer Software CD-ROM”.
  • Page 44 Select [LPR Port] and click [New Port]. • Do not select any port other than [LPR Port]. • [Apple Talk Printing Device] is available only for PostScript. It cannot be used for any other than a PostScript driver. Enter [Printer IP Address] and [Printer Queue Name]. Enter [Ip] for the printer queue name.

  • Page 45: With The Netbeui Protocol

    With the NetBEUI protocol Setting the WindowsNT 4.0 Adds the “NetBEUI protocol” to WindowsNT 4.0. If WindowsNT 4.0 is set, login must be done with the Administrator’s authorization. In the following explanation, WindowsNT Server 4.0 is used as an example. The screen display and part of the contents of the selected branch may differ, depending on the OS version and the system structure.
  • Page 46 Setting up the printer driver Next, set up the printer software. After adding the printer driver in WindowsNT 4.0 as the “Default local printer”, perform the setup. In the following explanation, setting up OKIPAGE 8c(PS) as the printer in WindowsNT Server 4.0 is used as an example. Please have ready the “Printer software CD-ROM”.
  • Page 47 Type in “\\MLxxxxxx\PRN1” in the “Type in the port name” and click on “OK”. “MLxxxxxx” is the “Computer Name” displayed in the “print menu” of the printer. This completes the printer driver setup. Printing may now be done from the application software. User Manual ·...

  • Page 48: Using With The Macintosh

    Chapter 4 Using with the Macintosh Configuring Macintosh ...50 Installing the Printer Driver ...51 Fast Ethernet...
  • Page 49 Check that the settings (in bold) are correct. • If “OKI HSP” of “HOST INTERFACE” in “Common” is set at “DISABLE”, switch “OKI HSP” of “HOST INTERFACE” in Level 1 Menu to “ENABLE”, referring to the User’s Manual of the printer.

  • Page 50: Configuring Macintosh

    Configuring Macintosh Change the route for Macintosh AppleTalk to Ethernet. The following example uses MacOS8.5. The screen shots and options may vary depending on the OS version and system configuration. Select [AppleTalk] in [Control Panels] in the Apple menu. Some OS versions have [Network ] instead of [ AppleTalk ]. Under ‘Connect Via:’...

  • Page 51: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver Install the printer driver onto the Macintosh. See the User’s Manual of your printer for details. • EtherTalk is divided into several zones. If you want to change your printer to another zone, use “Setup Utility (Macintosh)”.

  • Page 52: Using With Unix

    Chapter 5 Using with UNIX Configuring the IP address in the Fast EtherNet ... 53 Configuring the SunOS 4.x.x ... 56 Configuring the Sun Solaris 2.x ...58 Configuring the HP-UX9.x ... 60 Configuring the AIX4.1.5 ... 62 Printing with LPD ... 64 BSD-based UNIX ...65 SystemV-based UNIX ...66 Printing with FTP ...67...

  • Page 53: Configuring The Ip Address In The Fast Ethernet

    Printing From UNIX In order to print from a UNIX workstation using TCP/IP, the Fast EtherNet and UNIX workstations must be configured. Configuring the IP address in the Fast EtherNet The first step is to configure the Fast EtherNet with an IP address, subnet mask and gateway address.
  • Page 54 Log in as root on the workstation. If it is not possible to log in with super-user authorization, leave the configuration to the network manager. Using the APR command, set a temporary IP address on the Fast EtherNet. Example: In the case that the IP address is “192.168.20.127”, the Fast EtherNet address is “00:80:92:01:00:D2”...
  • Page 55 Log in the Fast EtherNet using TELNET. Example: Logging in the Fast EtherNet in the case that the IP address is “192.168.20.127” User Manual Type in “1” and press the Enter key. Carry out the following settings. Logout from the Fast EtherNet. In order to enable new settings, turn the printer OFF/ON.

  • Page 56: Configuring The Sunos 4.X.x

    Configuring the SunOS 4.x.x Configuring to print from a SunOS 4.x.x BSD system UNIX. If you type in a wrong IP address, subnet mask or gateway, the network may go down or other severe damage may occur. Please set the configuration only after consulting your network manager.
  • Page 57 Register the printer in the /etc/printcap file. Example: In the case that the printer name “OP8c_lp” is registered in the direct output port (lp) <The meaning of each argument> Indicates the name of the printer. lp : The name of the device connecting the printer Does not have to be indicated.

  • Page 58: Configuring The Sun Solaris 2.X

    Configuring the Sun Solaris 2.x Configuring in order to print from Solaris2.x of Sun Microsystems. · Admintool is normally used to register remote printers on Open Windows. However, it cannot be used here, as the data recipient and queue have the same name. The procedure described below must be used for registering a remote printer.
  • Page 59 Register the host which was registered in Procedure 2 as the printer server. Example: If “OP8c” is registered as the printer server 1. Stop the print scheduler 2. Register the print server Set and enable the print queue. Example: To set the direct output port “lp” with the print queue “OP8c_lp”...

  • Page 60: Configuring The Hp-Ux9.X

    Configuring the HP-UX9.x Configuring in order to print from the HP-UX of Hewlett-Packard. If you type in a wrong IP address, subnet mask or gateway, the network may go down or other severe damage may occur. Please set the configuration only after consulting your network manager.
  • Page 61 When no remote spool is set in the HP-UX machine used, set the following configuration. 1. Stop the printer spooler 2. Add the following line to the /etc/inetd/conf file and register the remote spooler Printer stream tcp nowait root /user/lip/rlpdaemon –I 3.

  • Page 62: Configuring The Aix4.1.5

    Configuring the AIX4.1.5 Configuring in order to print from the AIX of IBM. If you type in a wrong IP address, the network may go down or other severe damage may occur. Please set the configuration only after consulting your network manager.
  • Page 63 Register the host which was registered in Procedure 2 as the print server. Example: In he case that “OP8c” is registered as the print server 1. Add the print server 2. Activate the remote perinter daemon Add the print queue using the smit command 1.

  • Page 64: Printing With Lpd

    Printing via LPD The following describes how to print using TCP/IP’s LPD protocol (lpr, lp commands). Please refer to your workstation’s manual for the details of the lpr and lp commands. In the following explanation, printing of a print file “test.prn” using the printer name “OP8c_lp”...

  • Page 65: Bsd-Based Unix

    BSD-based UNIX Printing Print using the “lpr” command. Canceling the printing requirement If the “lprm” command is used, the print job is cancelled. Example: In the case of a print job to “OP8c_lp”, deletion of 123. User Manual Verification of the printer status Verify the printer status using the “lpq”...

  • Page 66: Systemv-Based Unix

    SystemV-based UNIX Printing Print using the “lp” command. Canceling the print request If the “cancel” command is used, the printing job is cancelled. Example: In the case of a print job to “OP8c_lp”, deletion of 456. Verification of the printer status Verify the printer status using the “ipstat”...

  • Page 67: Printing With Ftp

    Printing via FTP Printing with the TCP/IP FTP protocol (ftp command) will now be explained. Please refer to your workstation’s manual for the details of the ftp command. In the following explanation, printing of a print file “test.prn” using the printer name “OP8c_lp”...
  • Page 68 Printing Log into the Fast EtherNet. When printing with ftp, you can use any values for “Name” and “Pass-word”. However, if the user name is “root”, the “Password” set under TELNET or the utility (see “Using telnet” in Chapter 7) will be required.. Example: Logging in the Fast EtherNet with a host name “OP8c”...
  • Page 69 Example: Transferring the print data specified by an absolute path “/users/tes/test.prn”. If the print data is specified by an absolute path, specify the transfer logical directory. There is no need to switch directories with the cd command. Log out from the Fast EtherNet using the quit command.
  • Page 70 Verification of the printer status Three states, i.e., the IP address, login user name and transfer mode, can be verified using the quote command “stat”. In addition, by specifying the directory after the stat (lp, sjis, euc), the printer status can be verified. Example: Displaying the Fast EtherNet status.

  • Page 71: Using With Netware

    Chapter 6 Using with NetWare About NetWare ... 72 NetWare 4.1 Print Server Mode (NDS) ... 74 NetWare 4.1 Print Server Mode (Bindery) ... 80 NetWare 4.1 Remote Printer Mode ... 89 NetWare 3.1 Environment ... 95 Fast Ethernet...

  • Page 72: About Netware

    Printing from NetWare In order to print using a Novell Netware4.1 or NetWare3.1network environment, it is necessary to set up the NetWare server and the Fast EtherNet. To make the configuration changes it is necessary to have file server administrator and supervisor authorization. This guide is intended for NetWare administrators with a basic knowledge of NetWare and its operating procedures.
  • Page 73 Remote Printer Mode In remote printer mode: [1] a job is stored in a print queue on the file server, [2] the print server (either on the file server or a dedicated workstation) takes the job, and [3] transfers it to the printer allocated to the print queue.

  • Page 74: Netware 4.1 Print Server Mode (Nds)

    NetWare 4.1 Print Server Mode (NDS) NetWare4.1 has an NDS network and a bindery network. NDS Network In order to use Netware4.1 print server mode via the NDS network, it is necessary to set up the file server and Fast EtherNet. See later in this chapter for: •...
  • Page 75 Activate PCONSOLE. [Available Options] is displayed. Generating Print Server, Printer and Print Queue Select [Quick Setup] and then press the Enter key. The print server name, printer name and print queue name are automatically generated. Change them as necessary. Input the print server name [8c-PSERVER], printer name [P1] and print queue name [Q1-PS].
  • Page 76 Configuring the Fast EtherNet This section explains how to use the Standard Setup Utility for Windows. You can also make these changes using the Setup Utility on a Macintosh or via TELNET. Read the following description and choose the appropriate utility for your network environment.
  • Page 77 Select [OKI Device Setup] in the [Setup] menu. Click [NetWare] tab. User Manual Enter the following items on the NetWare setup screen. Input the print server name. This must match the “Print server name” you created earlier (8C-PSERVER in this example). Match this to the network type you use (802.3 in this example).
  • Page 78 Click [Print Server Details…] on the NetWare setup screen, enter the following items, and click [OK]. Input the “File Server Name” controlling the printer (SOFT22- NW4 in this example). This must match “File Server” you logged in on earlier. Set a password by which you log in to the file server. Enter this if you have set a password for the print server.
  • Page 79 After all the settings are completed, click [Setup] on the NetWare Setup screen. If the settings are correct, click [Yes]. The settings will be transmitted to the Fast EtherNet. At this point, however, the Fast EtherNet is still operated using the previous settings. Click [Yes] to reset the device.

  • Page 80: Netware 4.1 Print Server Mode (Bindery)

    NetWare 4.1 Print Server Mode (Bindery) NetWare 4.1 has a NDS network and a bindery network. Bindery Network In order to use NetWare 4.1 print server mode with bindery, it is necessary to set up the file server and Fast EtherNet. •...
  • Page 81 Creating a Print Queue Select [Print Queues] and press the Enter key. Press the Ins key to input a print queue name to be newly created (“Q-8C” in this example), then press Enter. A print queue “Q8c” is generated. User Manual Registering Print Server Choose [Print Servers] and press the Enter key.
  • Page 82 Creating a printer controlled by the Printer Server Select the print server you generated (“8C-PSERVER”) and press the Enter key. Select [Printers] and press the Enter key. Press the Ins key to input the printer name to be created (“OP8C” in this example), then press the Enter key. “OP 8C”...
  • Page 83 Restarting PCONSOLE on NDS Mode The following configuration is required in order to make the queue generated in bindery mode available to other context users in NDS mode. If other NDS context users do not need to use the device then the following configuration is not required.
  • Page 84 Specifying Directory Users or Groups that can use the Print Queue Select [Print Queues] from [Available Options] and press the Enter key. Select the print queue you created in the bindery mode (“Q8C” in this example), then press the Enter key. Select [User] from [Print Queue Information] and then press the Enter key.
  • Page 85 Configuring the Fast EtherNet This section explains how to use the Standard Setup Utility for Windows. You can also make these changes using the Setup Utility on a Macintosh or via TELNET. Read the following description and choose the appropriate utility for your network environment.
  • Page 86 Select [OKI Device Settings] in the [Setup] menu. Click [NetWare] tab. Enter the following items on the NetWare setup screen. Input the print server name (8CPSERVER in this example). This must match the “Print server name” you created earlier. Select the network type you use (802.3 in this example). Select “Print Server”...
  • Page 87 Click [NDS Settings] on the NetWare Setup screen, enter the following items, then click [OK]. Determine whether or not to enable the bindery mode. When you print only with NetWare 4.1 NDS, uncheck this. Unchecking this means the device cannot be used from NetWare 4.1 bindery or NetWare 3.1.
  • Page 88 10 If the print server name you set is displayed on the [NetWare 4.1 console monitor] of the file server, connection to the file server is completed. If it does not appear, try again to set the file server and Fast EtherNet from the beginning.

  • Page 89: Netware 4.1 Remote Printer Mode

    NetWare 4.1 Remote Printer Mode In order to use the NetWare 4.1 remote printer mode, it is necessary to set up the file server and the Fast EtherNet. See other relevant topics in this chapter for: • printing on the NetWare 4.1 print server mode through via NDS network;...
  • Page 90 Generating Print Server, Printer and Print Queue Select [Quick Setup] and press the Enter key. The print server name, printer name and print queue name are generated automatically. Change them as required. Input the print server name “8c-PSERVER”, printer name “P1”...
  • Page 91 The print server is started. Select [Printer Status] in [Available Options] and press the Enter key. Choose the printer name you generated earlier (“P1.SOFT22.ENG7” in this example) is chosen from [Printer List]. Press the Enter key. Printer Status is displayed. Here, the [Current Status] should be [Printer Not Connected].
  • Page 92 Configuring the Fast EtherNet This section explains how to use the Standard Setup Utility for Windows. You can also make these changes using the Setup Utility on a Macintosh or via TELNET. Read the following description and choose the appropriate utility for your network environment. •...
  • Page 93 Select [OKI Device Settings] in the [Setup] menu. Click [NetWare] tab. Enter the following items on the NetWare setup screen. Input the print server name (8CPSERVER in this example). This must match the “Print server name” you created earlier Enter the network type you use (802.3 in this example). Select “Print Server”...
  • Page 94 If you select [No], the new settings will take effect after the printer is power cycled. • You may have to power cycle (switch off, then on again) the printer depending on the model. When [Current Status] changes to [Waiting for Print Job], the printer is ready.

  • Page 95: Netware 3.1 Environment

    NetWare 3.1 Environment Under NetWare 3.1, both print server mode and remote printer mode are supported. Although the procedures for setting the file servers are the same, there is a difference in the configuration of the Fast EtherNet. This section describes the settings for the file server and Fast EtherNet required to print in the NetWare3.1 environment.
  • Page 96 Generating Print Queue From the [Available Options], select [Print Queue Information] and press the Enter key. Press the Ins key. Enter the new print queue name to be generated (“Q8C” in this example), then press the Enter key. The print queue “Q8C” is generated. Generating Printer Server If you use an existing print server, the following settings are not required.
  • Page 97 Enter the remote printer name (“OP8C”) in the [Name] column. User Manual Select [Type] and press the Enter key. [Printer Type] is displayed. Select [Remote Parallel, LPT1], then press the Enter key. Press the Esc key until [Save changes?] is displayed, then select [Yes] and press the Enter key.
  • Page 98 Allocating Print Queue to Printer Select “Queues Serviced by Printer” and press the Enter key. Select from “Pre-defined Printers” the printer to which a print queue is to be allocated (“OP8C”). Press the Enter key. Press the Ins key to select the print queue to be allocated to the printer (“Q8C”).

  • Page 99: Management Of The Fast Ethernet

    Chapter 7 Management of the Fast EtherNet Using a Web Browser ... 100 Using TELNET ... 109 Using standard setup utility (Windows) ... 117 Environment setup ... 129 Using quick setup utility (Windows) ... 130 Using setup utility (Macintosh) ... 133 Using JetAdmin ...

  • Page 100: Using A Web Browser

    Management of the Fast EtherNet The Fast EtherNet can be configured from a computer on the network. This procedure will now be explained. Using a Web Browser If [the Fast EtherNet] is connected to the network with TCP/IP, the Fast EtherNet settings and the printer menu settings can be configured using a Web Browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
  • Page 101 Click on the items you want to change in the left frame. The details screen of each item is displayed. For the details, see “Configuration Items” (Page 97). User Manual If Microsoft Internet Explorer is used · In order to validate the “Status renewal” button of the “Printer status”...
  • Page 102 After making the necessary changes, click on “Submit”. Type “root” in “User name” and the last 6 digits of the EtherNet address in “Password”, and click on “OK”. If the EtherNet address is “00:80:92:01:00:D2”, type in “0100D2” as the password. On the screen, ****** will be displayed.
  • Page 103 Configuration items For the details of each item, refer to “Contents of the Fast EtherNet settings” (Page 131). The configurable items may vary from one printer to another. Network Connection Configuration of the Network Basics Protocol Option Set “Enable” or “Disable” for each protocol.
  • Page 104 NetWare Settings Print Server Mode In the print server mode, type in the “Print server name” recorded on the file server. Make sure that it is consistent with the print server name recorded on the file server. The print server name can be up to 31 alphanumeric characters long.
  • Page 105 Remote Printer Mode Job Timeout In the remote printer mode, the time period which lapses between the reception of the last printing until the job is completed and the port of the Fast EtherNet released . If the value set is too short, if the packet is transmitted late printing may be disrupted.
  • Page 106 EtherTalk Settings Configuring the EtherTalk protocol EtherTalk Zone Name In order to change the zone in which the printer resides, type in the new zone name. The zone name can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long. EtherTalk Printer Name In order to change the printer name shown in the Selector, type in the new printer name.
  • Page 107 SNMP Settings MIB-II category Authentic community Set the authentic community name. The authentic community name can be up to 15 alphanumeric characters long. User Manual Configuring the SNMP Trap community Type in the trap community name. The trap community name can be up to 15 alphanumeric characters long.
  • Page 108 Change the configuration of the printer menu. The configurable items may vary from one printer to another. Paper and Trays Paper feed and paper size Set the paper size, the paper thickness, etc., of each tray. Timers and Alarms Timers and Alarms Set the Auto Page Eject Time, Power Save Time, etc.

  • Page 109: Using Telnet

    Using TELNET The Fast EtherNet can be configured using the TELNET related to the workstation. · In order to change the Fast EtherNet configuration, the user must login as “root”. · The factory setting of the password of the “root” user is “None”.
  • Page 110 Log into the Fast EtherNet using TELNET. Example: Logging in the Fast EtherNet when the IP address is “192.168.20.127” Type in the number of the items changed. The details screen of each item is displayed. Login from the Fast EtherNet. In order to enable new settings, turn the printer off and then on again.
  • Page 111 Configuration items See “Contents of the Fast EtherNet settings” (Page 131) for the details of each item. Main screen 97: Resets the Fast EtherNet settings to the factory settings. 98: Returns to the previous screen without changing the Fast EtherNet settings. 99: Returns to the previous screen after changing the Fast EtherNet settings.
  • Page 112 TCP/IP configuration screen SNMP configuration screen In EnableAuthenTrap, 1 is Enable and 2 is Disable. NetWare configuration screen Displayed if [1] is selected in the main screen. Configure if TCP/IP is used. Displayed if [2] is selected in the main screen.
  • Page 113 NetWare print server mode configuration screen Displayed if [4] is selected in the NetWare configuration screen. Configure if the NetWare print server mode is used. User Manual NetWare remote printer mode configuration screen Displayed if [5] is selected in the NetWare configuration screen. Configure if the NetWare remote printer mode is used.
  • Page 114 EtherTalk configuration screen Displayed if [4] is selected in the main screen. Configure if EtherTalk is used. NetBEUI configuration screen Displayed if [5] is selected in the main screen. Configure if NetBEUI is used. Fast Ethernet...
  • Page 115 Printer port configuration screen Displayed if [6] is selected in the main screen. Configure the printer port. Numbers 5 through 11 function only if a postscript printer is used. Do not use them for other printers. User Manual Printer trap configuration screen Displayed if [8] is selected in the main screen.
  • Page 116 TCP Trap configuration screen Displayed if [2] to [6] are selected in the printer trap configuration screen. Configure the printer trap when using TCP/ IPX Trap configuration screen Displayed if [7] is selected in the printer trap configuration screen. Configure the printer trap. Configure the printer trap when using IPX.

  • Page 117: Using Standard Setup Utility (Windows)

    Using standard setup utility (Windows) It is possible to set up the Fast EtherNet from a PC running TCP/ IP or IPX/ SPX using the Standard Setup Utility for Windows supplied with the Fast EtherNet. Operating environment A PC with Windows 98/95 or Windows NT Server4.0/ Workstation4.0, running TCP/IP or IPX/SPX (NetWare).
  • Page 118 Click [UK English]. The [Setup Utility] screen will be displayed. Selecting any language other than [UK English] may affect the system. Click [OKI Device Standard Setup]. Select [Execute from CD-ROM] or [Start after Installing]. [AdminManager] will start up. If you select [Start after Installing], follow the instructions on the screen to continue setup.
  • Page 119 Select the Fast EtherNet to set up from the Ethernet address list. Then select [OKI Device Setup] from the [Setup] menu. • The Ethernet address is displayed in the Fast EtherNet self-diagnostics test print. • If you are using TCP/IP protocol, the Fast EtherNet may not be listed if its IP Address has never been configured.
  • Page 120 If the settings are correct, click [Yes]. The new settings will be transmitted to the Fast EtherNet. At this point, the Fast EtherNet is still operating with the previous settings. Click [Yes] to make the new settings take effect. For details of each item, see “Fast EtherNet Settings”...
  • Page 121 TCP/IP setup screen Set whether TCP/IP is used. Enter the IP Address in the format: “###.###.###.###”. Check the boxes if the address is to be acquired from RARP or DHCP/ BOOTP. Enter the subnet mask in the format: “###.###.###.###”. Enter the gateway address in the format: “###.###.###.###”. If you do not use a router or gateway, enter “0.0.0.0”.
  • Page 122 EtherTalk setup screen Set whether EtherTalk is used. Enter the new printer name if you change the printer name used by Chooser. Enter the new zone name if you want to move your printer to a different zone. SNMP setup screen Enter the authentic community name and trap community name.
  • Page 123 Printer port setup screen The character string transmitted to the printer before and after sending print data to the direct output port (lp). The character string transmitted to the printer before and after sending print data to the output port via a Kanji filter (sjis or euc). Fixed as PS Enter the tab size, page width and page length of the output port via a Kanji filter (sjis or euc).
  • Page 124 Printer status Select [Printer Status] from the [Status] menu. The current printer status will be displayed. System status Select [System Status] from the [Status] menu. The current Fast EtherNet settings will be displayed. This information can also be stored as a log file. Fast Ethernet...
  • Page 125 NetMeter Select [NetMeter] from the [Status] menu. The real-time network load status will be displayed. For details such as the setting method, see “Help” on each NetMeter screen. When starting it from the CD-ROM, “Help” screens will be in English. NetMeter is free software, and its operation cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 126 Click [Next]. Select [NDS Mode] or [Bindery Mode] depending on the network environment. Follow the screen instructions to create a NetWare queue. Check the setting details. If they are correct, click [Execute]. The settings will be transmitted to the NetWare Server. Click [Finish].
  • Page 127 Deleting NetWare objects Print servers, print queues and printers created on the NetWare server can be deleted. • NetWare Client32 or Intranet Ware Client should be added to a PC where the Standard Setup Utility is used, which allows you to log in to the NetWare NDS network and bindery network.
  • Page 128 Configuring IP addresses If a PC running the Standard Setup Utility uses only TCP/IP protocol, the Fast EtherNet may not be listed on the main screen if its IP address has never been configured. Use the following procedure to set the IP address. Please make a note of the Ethernet Address before proceeding with this setup.

  • Page 129: Environment Setup

    Environment setup Select [Environment Setup] from the [Options] menu. TCP/IP Set the broadcast address for searching the Fast EtherNet with TCP/IP. If you uncheck [Use TCP/IP Protocol], the search will not be conducted with TCP/IP. User Manual NetWare Set the NetWare network number for searching the Fast EtherNet with NetWare.

  • Page 130: Using Quick Setup Utility (Windows)

    Timeout Polling Time - Set the time for polling the response from the Fast EtherNet (in seconds). Timeout - Set the timeout for data transmission between AdminManager and the Fast EtherNet (in seconds). Retry Time - Set the number of times to retry data transmission between Admin Manager and the Fast EtherNet.
  • Page 131 Setting up and using the utility The following procedure uses Windows 98 as an example. Please have the “Fast EtherNet CD-ROM” ready. Insert the “Fast EtherNet CDROM” into the PC’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup Utility starts automatically. If it does not start automatically, double-click [AUTO RUN.EXE] in the [WINDOWS] folder on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 132 At this point, the Fast EtherNet is still operating with the previous settings. Click [Finish] to make the new settings take effect. You may need to switch the printer, depending on the model, off and then back on again. Fast Ethernet...

  • Page 133: Using Setup Utility (Macintosh)

    Using setup utility (Macintosh) It is possible to set up the Fast EtherNet from a Macintosh running TCP/IP, using the Setup Utility for Macintosh that comes with the Fast EtherNet. Operating environment A Macintosh using System 7.1.2 or later, running TCP/IP. •...
  • Page 134 Select the Fast EtherNet you wish to set up from the address list. The Ethernet address is displayed in the Fast EtherNet self-diagnostics test print. Select [Printer Server Setup] from the [Setup] menu. If you have never configure the IP address on the Fast EtherNet, the screen below will be displayed.
  • Page 135 Enter the required items, and click [End Setup]. If the settings are correct, click [OK]. The new settings will be transmitted to the Fast EtherNet. At this point, the Fast EtherNet still operates with the previous settings. User Manual To enable the new settings, click [OK] and power cycle the printer.
  • Page 136 TCP/IP setup screen Set whether TCP/IP is used. Enter the IP address in the format: “###.###.###.###”. Check here if IP address is to be acquired from RARP or DHCP/ BOOTP. Enter the subnet mask in the format: “###.###.###.###”. Enter the gateway address in the format: “###.###.###.###”. If you do not use a router or gateway, enter “0.0.0.0”.
  • Page 137 NetWare setup screen Enter the printer name, packet type, operating mode, NetWare port name and so on. User Manual...
  • Page 138 EtherTalk setup screen Set whether EtherTalk is used. If you want to move your printer to a different zone, enter the new zone name. Enter a new printer name to change the printer name used by Chooser. Printer port setup screen This is the character string transmitted to the printer before and after sending print data to the direct the output port (lp).

  • Page 139: Using Jetadmin

    Using JetAdmin Some JetAdmin functions are supported. Functions supported by JetAdmin • On the main screen, the printer name will be listed under [Name], the Ethernet address under [Hardware Address], and the IP Address under [TCP/IP Address]. • In an environment from which the NetWare server can be logged in to, select [New] from the [Device] menu to acquire the Ethernet board as a new device.

  • Page 140: Using Snmp

    Using SNMP The Fast EtherNet is equipped with an SNMP agent which runs on UDP. The printer can be controlled using an SNMP Manager. The Fast EtherNet supports SNMPv1, MIB-II and OKI Data Private MIB. For OKI Data Private MIB, please use the file appropriate to your printer, referring to “readme.txt”...
  • Page 141 SNMP Authentic Enter the Authentic Community Name, community which is a maximum of 15 characters/numbers. The set value will be displayed as "********". Enter the Trap Community Name, which can Trap community be up to 15 characters/numbers. Enter the Trap Notice Address. IP Address Trap address ,0.0.0.0, is invalid.

  • Page 142: Fast Ethernet

    Items Function Bindery mode In Print Server mode,. when controlling only with NW4.1 NDS Mode, set Bindery Mode as [Disable]. When connecting via NW4.1 Bindery Service and NW3.1, always set Bindery Mode as [ENABLE] NDS tree In Print Server Mode, enter NDS Tree Name. The File Server, where NetWare Print Server is attached, belongs to this NDS tree.
  • Page 143 Function Items Printer type Set Printer type for KANJI filter. Designate the character width to convert a tab code TAB size (0x09) into a half space (0x20), when outputting data via KANJI filter. If the width is set to 0, the tab transformation will not be conducted.

  • Page 144: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Trouble during the self-diagnosis test and while printing the configuration contents ... 145 Trouble while using TCP/IP ... 146 Trouble while using NetWare ... 147 Trouble while using EtherTalk ... 148 Trouble while using NetBEUI ... 149 Others ...
  • Page 145 · Confirm that the Fast EtherNet is installed properly, then turn the printer off and then on again. · Turn the printer off, switch DIP switch [2] on and turn the printer on again. This will initialize the Fast EtherNet.

  • Page 146: Trouble While Using Tcp/Ip

    If it is, change it to “Enable” using the Fast EtherNet-related utility. · Turn the printer off, switch on DIP Switch [2] of the Fast EtherNet and turn the printer on again, initialize the Fast EtherNet and reset the IP address.

  • Page 147: Trouble While Using Netware

    EtherNet is disabled. If it is, change it to “Enable” using the Fast EtherNet-related utility. · Turn the printer off, switch on DIP Switch [2] of the Fast EtherNet and turn the printer on again, initialize the Fast EtherNet and reset the NetWare Board name, etc.

  • Page 148: Trouble While Using Ethertalk

    · Print the content of the Fast EtherNet settings and confirm that the “EtherTalk port name” did not become blank. · Turn the printer off, switch DIP switch [2] on and turn the printer on again, initialize the Fast EtherNet and reset the printer driver.

  • Page 149: Trouble While Using Netbeui

    In such a case, change it to “Enable” in the utility related to the Fast EtherNet. · Turn the printer off, switch DIP switch [2] on and turn the printer on again, initialize the Fast EtherNet and reset the printer driver.

  • Page 150: Appendices

    Appendices Main Specifications ... 151 IP Address Configuration Using DHCP, BOOTP, RARP ... 151 Configuration from TELNET ... 154 Setting through DHCP ... 155 Setting from BOOTP ... 158 Setting through RARP ... 159 Fast EtherNet...

  • Page 151: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Item Content Falcon 33MHz Network Interface 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T Network protocols IPX/SPX (NetWare) Remote printer mode Print server mode Frame types: IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, Ethernet-II, SNAP EtherTalk DDP, NBP, AEP, TRMP, ATP, PAP, ZIP, AppleTalk phase2 TCP/IP FTP, LPD, TELNET, ARP, DHCP, BOOTP, RARP, ICMP, SNMP, HTTP NetBEUI SMB, NetBIOS...
  • Page 152 Printer preparation In order to use DHCP, BOOTP or RARP, you need to set DHCP/ BOOTP or RARP to ENABLE on the Fast EtherNet. Use one of the following procedures to set up the Fast EtherNet. Setting from utility This section describes how to set up with the Standard Setup Utility for Windows.
  • Page 153 Check [Use DHCP/BOOTP] or [Use RARP] in the TCP/IP setting window and click [Setup]. If the settings are correct, click [Yes]. The settings are transmitted to the Fast EtherNet. At this point, the Fast EtherNet is still operating with the previous settings. User Manual To make the new settings take effect, click [Yes].

  • Page 154: Configuration From Telnet

    Configuration from TELNET The Fast EtherNet can be configured using the TELNET related to the workstation. In the following explanation, SunSolaris 2.4 is used as an example. The method of configuring each command may differ from one workstation to another. Refer to your workstation’s manual.

  • Page 155: Setting Through Dhcp

    Setting through DHCP DHCP is a protocol for dynamically assigning IP addresses to each host on a TCP/IP network. It can set subnet masks as well as IP addresses. • This function is not available unless there is a DHCP server on the network.
  • Page 156 From the list of DHCP servers, click on a server for which you want to create a scope. Select [Create] from the [Scope] menu, set [IP address pool] and then click [OK]. Select [Add Preselection] form the [Scope] menu, input the [IP address], [Unique ID] and [Client name] for the printer and click [Add].
  • Page 157 Select [Activate] in the [Scope] menu to make the created scope active. If you select [Active Resource] in the [Scope] menu, you can check the state of your printer. Switch the printer on. User Manual...

  • Page 158: Setting From Bootp

    Example: If the IP Address is “192.168.20.127” and host name is “OP8C”. Add the following settings to the /etc/bootptab file. Example: If the IP Address is “00:80:92:00:11:BC” Add the following settings to the /etc/inetd.conf file. Reboot the inetd. Switch the printer on. Fast Ethernet...

  • Page 159: Setting Through Rarp

    For starting the rarpd, see the manual for your workstation. • It is useful to set up your workstation so that it will start up from a file such as /etc/rc, as the rarpd is required at each start-up. Switch the printer on.

  • Page 160: Fast Ethernet

    7100e+ Fast EtherNet User Manual Publication: April 1999, First Edition Publisher: Oki Data Incorporated 40929501EE Fast Ethernet...

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