Ricoh Priport HQ9000 Network Manual

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Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information before using the machine.
Printer Functions Available over a Network
1
Connecting the Network Cable to the Network
2
Setting Up the Machine on a Network
3
Windows Configuration
4
Using the Printer Function
5
Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client
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Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin
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Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor
Appendix
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  • Page 1: Network Guide

    Network Guide Printer Functions Available over a Network Connecting the Network Cable to the Network Setting Up the Machine on a Network Windows Configuration Using the Printer Function Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference.
  • Page 2 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 3: Manuals For This Machine

    Manuals for This Machine The following manuals describe the operational procedures of this machine. For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. Note ❒ Manuals provided are specific to machine type. ❒ Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Reader is necessary to view the manuals as a PDF file.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ..................i How to Read This Manual ..................1 1. Printer Functions Available over a Network Using the Printer ....................3 2. Connecting the Network Cable to the Network Confirming the Connection................... 5 3. Setting Up the Machine on a Network User Tools Menu (System Settings)..............7 Interface Settings .......................8 Network Configuration....................9...
  • Page 5 6. Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client SmartDeviceMonitor for Client ................45 7. Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin ................49 Changing the Network Interface Module Configuration ...........50 Displaying Printer Status..................51 Managing User Information..................51 Configuring Energy Saver Mode ................52 8. Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor Going to the Top Page..................55 Types of Menu Configuration and Mode ............
  • Page 6 Precautions ......................117 Connecting a Dial-Up Router to a Network ............117 NetWare Printing....................118 When Using IPP with SmartDeviceMonitor for Client ..........119 Specifications.....................120 INDEX....................... 121...
  • Page 7: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols The following set of symbols is used in this manual. R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the in- structions under this symbol.
  • Page 8 Names of Major Options Major options of this printer are referred to as follows in this manual: • IEEE 1284 Parallel Board Type 1 → IEEE 1284 parallel board • IEEE 802.11b I/F Unit Type 1 → IEEE 802.11b interface unit •...
  • Page 9: Using The Printer

    1. Printer Functions Available over a Network This printer provides printer functions over a network. Using the Printer The network interface module is compatible with NetWare (IPX/SPX, TCP/IP), Windows NT 4.0 (TCP/IP, NetBEUI , IPP ), Windows 2000 (TCP/IP, NetBEUI , IPP ), Windows XP (TCP/IP, IPP ), Windows Server...
  • Page 10 Printer Functions Available over a Network...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Network Cable To The Network

    2. Connecting the Network Cable to the Network Confirming the Connection This section gives instructions for connecting the printer and computer, config- uring the printer, and installing software. ❖ When operating the printer with a USB or a parallel connection •...
  • Page 12 Connecting the Network Cable to the Network...
  • Page 13: Setting Up The Machine On A Network

    3. Setting Up the Machine on a Network User Tools Menu (System Settings) This section describes the network settings you can change with User Tools (Sys- tem Settings). Make settings according to functions you want to use and the in- terface to be connected.
  • Page 14: Interface Settings

    Setting Up the Machine on a Network Interface Settings Interface Settings Ethernet Interface Set- IP Address tings/Network ❍ Gateway Address Seep.11 “Interface Set- ❍ NW Frame Type tings/Network”. Effective Protocol ❍ Ethernet Speed LAN Type IEEE 802.11b Interface Set- IP Address (wireless LAN) tings/Network ❍...
  • Page 15: Network Configuration

    User Tools Menu (System Settings) Network Configuration Any change you make with User Tools remains in effect even if the main power switch or operation switch is turned off, or if the {Clear Modes} key is pressed. Configuring the network using the control panel Note ❒...
  • Page 16 Setting Up the Machine on a Network Configuring the network using other utilities In addition to the control panel, a Web Image Monitor and SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin can also be used for configuring the network. The following table shows available settings: Note ❒...
  • Page 17: Settings You Can Change With User Tools

    User Tools Menu (System Settings) Settings You Can Change with User Tools Interface Settings/Network ❖ IP Address Before using this machine in the network environment, you must configure the IP address and subnet mask. • Auto-Obtain (DHCP) • Specify When you select [Specify], enter the [IP Address]and [Sub-net Mask] as “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”(“x”...
  • Page 18 Setting Up the Machine on a Network ❖ NW Frame Type Select the frame type when you use NetWare. • Auto Select • Ethernet II • Ethernet 802.2 • Ethernet 802.3 • Ethernet SNAP Note ❒ Default: Auto Select ❖ Ethernet Speed Set the access speed for networks.
  • Page 19 User Tools Menu (System Settings) Interface Settings/IEEE 802.11b Preparation You must install the IEEE 802.11b interface unit into the printer. Note ❒ Be sure to make all settings. ❖ Communication Mode Specifies the communication mode of the wireless LAN. • 802.11 Ad hoc •...
  • Page 20 Setting Up the Machine on a Network ❖ WEP (Encryption) Setting Specifies the encryption of the IEEE 802.11b (wireless LAN). If this is set to [Active], you must enter the WEP key. • VWEP • Active • Inactive • VEncryption 10 alphanumeric characters must be entered for 64 bit, 26 characters for 128 bit.
  • Page 21: Windows Configuration

    4. Windows Configuration Configuring TCP/IP This section describes how to configure Windows for TCP/IP and IPP. Configuring a Windows 95/98/Me Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows 95/98/Me computer to use TCP/IP. Open [Control Panel], and then double-click the Network icon. Make sure [TCP/IP] is selected in the [The following network components are installed] box on the [Configuration] tab.
  • Page 22: Configuring A Windows Xp Computer

    Windows Configuration Click [Properties]. Configure TCP/IP using the appropriate IP address, subnet mask, and oth- er settings. Check with the network administrator that the settings are correct. Configuring a Windows XP Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows XP computer to use TCP/IP.
  • Page 23: Configuring A Windows Server 2003 Computer

    Configuring TCP/IP Configuring a Windows Server 2003 Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows Server 2003 computer to use TCP/IP. On the [Start] menu, point to [Control Panel], point to [Network Connections], and then click [Local Area Connection]. On the [General] tab, click [Properties].
  • Page 24: Configuring Netbeui

    Windows Configuration Configuring NetBEUI This section describes how to configure Windows to use NetBEUI. Limitation ❒ NetBEUI cannot be used under Windows XP or Windows Server 2003. Note ❒ NetBEUI appears as SMB in the control panel, manual, and related utilities. Configuring a Windows 95/98/Me Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows 95/98/Me computer to use NetBEUI.
  • Page 25: Configuring A Windows Nt 4.0 Computer

    Configuring NetBEUI Configuring a Windows NT 4.0 Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows NT 4.0 computer to use NetBEUI. Open [Control Panel], and then double-click the Network icon. Make sure [NetBEUI Protocol] is listed in the [Network Protocols] box on the [Protocols] tab. Note ❒...
  • Page 26 Windows Configuration...
  • Page 27: Using The Printer Function

    5. Using the Printer Function This section contains instructions for configuring the printer as a network print- er. Read the section that relates to your network environment for information about correct configuration. ❖ Printing with a Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0 Print Server To set up the printer as a network printer in Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0 environment, see p.24 “Printing...
  • Page 28 Using the Printer Function • Printing without a print server AJK165S Note ❒ Under Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 you cannot print via Net- BEUI using SMB. ❖ Printing with a Macintosh To set up the printer as a network printer in a Macintosh environment, see p.28 “Printing with a Mac OS”.
  • Page 29 ❖ Printing with NetWare To set up the printer as a print server or remote printer in a NetWare environ- ment, see p.30 “Printing with NetWare”. The network interface module al- lows you to use the printer as either a print server or a remote printer. •...
  • Page 30: Printing With Windows

    Using the Printer Function Printing with Windows Printing with a Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003 or Windows NT 4.0 Print Server This section describes how to configure a client computer on a network using Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows NT 4.0 Workstation as a print server.
  • Page 31: Printing Without A Print Server

    Printing with Windows On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Prop- erties]. Click the [Details] tab, and then click [Add Port]. Click [Network], and then click [Browse].
  • Page 32 Using the Printer Function Changing port settings This section describes how to change the port settings under Windows 2000 when a printer driver has been installed. In the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
  • Page 33 Printing with Windows ❖ IPP Click [IPP]. The IPP setting dialog box appears. To specify the IP address of the printer, enter “http://printer's IP ad- dress/printer” or “ipp://printer's IP address/printer” in the [Printer URL] box. (Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16) http://192.168.15.16/printer ipp://192.168.15.16/printer If necessary, enter the name to identify the printer in the [IPP Port...
  • Page 34: Printing With A Mac Os

    Using the Printer Function Printing with a Mac OS This section describes how to configure a Mac OS computer to use EtherTalk. Actual procedures may vary depending on the version of the Mac OS. The fol- lowing procedures describe how to configure Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS X v10.1. If you are using other version than Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS X v10.1, see the man- ual that comes with Mac OS for more information.
  • Page 35: Configuring The Printer

    Printing with a Mac OS Mac OS X Note ❒ You need an administrator name and a password (phrase). For more informa- tion, consult your administrator. Open [System Preferences...], and then click the Network icon. From the [show] pop-up menu, select [Built-in Ethernet]. Click the [AppleTalk] tab.
  • Page 36: Printing With Netware

    Using the Printer Function Printing with NetWare This section describes how to configure the printer for use as a print server or remote printer in a NetWare environment. ACV017S This section assumes NetWare is functional and the necessary environment for the NetWare print service is available.
  • Page 37: Setting Up As A Print Server

    Printing with NetWare Setting Up as a Print Server NetWare 3.x Log on to the file server as a Supervisor, or equivalent. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [IPX/SPX]. A list of machines appears. In the list, select the printer for which you want to change configuration.
  • Page 38 Using the Printer Function Restart the printer. Note ❒ To make sure the printer is correctly configured, enter the following from the command prompt: F:> USERLIST ❒ If the printer works as configured, the name of the print server appears as an attached user.
  • Page 39 Printing with NetWare Click [NDS mode], enter the file server name in the [File Server Name:] box, the NDS tree name in the [NDS Tree:] box and the context in the [NDS Context:] box, and then click [Next >]. • In the [File Server Name:] box, enter the file server name (up to 47 alphanu- meric characters) of the server to make the print server.
  • Page 40 Using the Printer Function Restart the printer. Note ❒ To make sure the printer is correctly configured, enter the following from the command prompt: F:>NLIST USER /A/B ❒ If the printer works as configured, the name of the print server appears as an attached user.
  • Page 41 Printing with NetWare C In the [File Server Name:] box, enter the name of the file server in which the print server is to be created. By clicking [Browse...], you can select a file server among those listed in the [Browse...] dialog box.
  • Page 42: Setting Up As A Remote Printer

    Using the Printer Function Setting Up as a Remote Printer NetWare 3.x Log on to the file server as an administrator, or equivalent. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [IPX/SPX]. A list of machines appears. In the list, select the printer for which you want to change configuration.
  • Page 43 Printing with NetWare Create a print queue as follows: Note ❒ If you are using a currently defined print queue, proceed to step A On the [Available Options] menu, click [Print Queue Information], and then press the {ENTER} key. B Press the {INSERT} key, and then enter a print queue name. C Press the {ESCAPE} key to return to the [Available Options] menu.
  • Page 44 Using the Printer Function Assign print queues to the created printer as follows: A On the [Print Server Configuration] menu, click [Queues Serviced By Printer]. B Select the printer created in step C Press the {INSERT} key to select a queue serviced by the printer. Note ❒...
  • Page 45 Printing with NetWare Click the [NetWare] tab, and then make the following settings: A In the [Logon Mode] area, select [File Server Mode] or [NDS mode]. Note ❒ If [File Server Mode] is selected, a connecting destination will be chosen based on the string entered in step C.
  • Page 46 Using the Printer Function On Windows, start NWadmin. Reference For more information about NWadmin, see the operating instructions that come with the NetWare. Create a print queue as follows: Note ❒ If you are using a currently defined print queue, proceed to step A Select the container object the print queue is located in from those in the directory tree, and then click [Create] on the [Object] menu.
  • Page 47 Printing with NetWare Create a print server as follows: A Select the context specified using NIB Setup Tool (Step -B), and on the [Object] menu, click [Create]. B In the [Class of new object] list, click [Print Server], and then click [OK]. If you are using NetWare 5/5.1, 6, click [Print Server (Non NDPS)].
  • Page 48: Setting Up A Client Computer

    Using the Printer Function Setting Up a Client Computer This section describes how to set up a client computer when using a NetWare print server. Note ❒ Use the version of Novell Client provided with your operating system, or the latest version.
  • Page 49 Printing with NetWare Click the [Printer Settings] tab. Clear the [Form feed] and [Enable banner] check boxes. Note ❒ You do not have to select these boxes because they should be specified in the printer driver. If they are selected, the printer might not print correctly. When using the PostScript printer driver Follow the procedure below to set the PostScript printer driver: A Click the [PostScript] tab.
  • Page 50 Using the Printer Function -NDPS The printer operates using NDPS. Operating requirements are as follows: • NetWare Version: 5/5.1, 6 ❖ Printer Drivers and Operating Systems Printer driver Operating system PostScript 3 Windows 95/98/Me/2000 Windows XP Professional Windows 2003 Server Windows NT 4.0 To use the printer with NDPS, NDPS Gateway is required.
  • Page 51: Using Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    6. Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client SmartDeviceMonitor for Client SmartDeviceMonitor for Client is equipped with the following functions. We recommend all users of this printer to install this software. ❖ Protocol Stack Operating system Protocol stack Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me TCP/IP provided with Windows 95/98/Me IPX/SPX provided with Windows 95/98/Me NetBEUI provided with Windows 95/98/Me NetWare network client provided with Windows...
  • Page 52 Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client ❖ What can it do? • Peer-to-Peer print function • Print directly on the network printer without a print server. • Print on a substitute printer if too many jobs accumulate in the specified printer, or if an error disables printing (Recovery Printing). •...
  • Page 53 SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Setting the Network Monitoring Function To view the status of machines using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client, you must configure SmartDeviceMonitor for Client in advance, so that it monitors the printer whose status you want to view. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Client. The SmartDeviceMonitor for Client icon appears at the right end of the taskbar.
  • Page 54 Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client...
  • Page 55: Smartdevicemonitor For Admin

    7. Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin, not only can you monitor the status of network printers, but you can also change the configuration of the network in- terface module using the TCP/IP or IPX/SPX protocol. ❖...
  • Page 56: Changing The Network Interface Module Configuration

    Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin ❖ What can it do? • Switch to, and come out of Energy Saver mode. • Check information about printing, paper quantity, etc. • Simultaneously monitor multiple printers. When there are many printers, you can create groups and classify printers to facilitate management. •...
  • Page 57: Displaying Printer Status

    SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Change the device name and comment. Click [OK]. Confirmation message appears. Click [OK]. Note ❒ For more information about changing printer names, comments, and other items, see NIB Setup Tool Help. Displaying Printer Status Follow the procedure below to view the status of machines using SmartDevice- Monitor for Admin.
  • Page 58: Configuring Energy Saver Mode

    Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Configuring Energy Saver Mode Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. A list of machines appears. On the [Group] menu, point to [Energy Save Mode]. For more information about the Energy Saver Mode settings, see SmartDe- viceMonitor for Admin Help. Note ❒...
  • Page 59: Configuring The Network Interface Module Using A Web Image Monitor

    8. Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor You can check the status of a printer and change its settings using the Web Image Monitor. ❖ What can it do? You can remotely check the status of a printer or specify its settings over the network using a computer's Web browser.
  • Page 60: Monitor

    Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor ❖ Specifying the address I n t h e [ A d d r e s s ] b o x , e n t e r t h e a d d r e s s ( f o r e x a m p l e h t - tp://XXX.XXX,XXX,XXX, where the Xs are the numbers of the IP address).
  • Page 61: Going To The Top Page

    Going to the Top Page Going to the Top Page ACV018S Header area You can register favorite URLs using [URL]. To view the Help section, click [Help]. Menu area These menus are for configuring the net- work interface module and checking printer status.
  • Page 62: Types Of Menu Configuration And Mode

    Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor Types of Menu Configuration and Mode Items that appear on the menu area differ between user mode and administrator mode. The work area which appears under the selected menu displays printer status under user mode and printer status and settings under administrator mode.
  • Page 63 Types of Menu Configuration and Mode Reference For more information about displaying status and changing settings, see p.61 “Using Web Image Monitor Help”.
  • Page 64: Menu Summary

    Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor Menu Summary This section briefly describes the menus. Reference For details about each menu, see Web Image Monitor Help. See p.61 “Using Web Image Monitor Help”. Reset Printer Job By clicking [Reset Printer Job] on the top page, you can reset jobs in progress. Status Printer status information, such as the number of sheets left in the paper feed tray and how much master is left is displayed.
  • Page 65: Verifying The Network Interface Module Settings

    Verifying the Network Interface Module Settings Verifying the Network Interface Module Settings Start the Web Image Monitor. In the [Address] box, enter the machine's IP address (for example http://XXX.XXX,XXX,XXX, where the Xs are the numbers of the IP address). The status of the printer you chose appears on the Web Image Monitor. In the menu area, click the selected menu.
  • Page 66: Configuring The Network Interface Module Settings

    Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor Configuring the Network Interface Module Settings Start the Web Image Monitor. In the [Address] box, enter the machine's IP address (for example ht- tp://XXX.XXX,XXX,XXX, where the Xs are the numbers of the IP address). The status of the printer you chose appears on the Web Image Monitor.
  • Page 67: Using Web Image Monitor Help

    Using Web Image Monitor Help Using Web Image Monitor Help When using Help for the first time, clicking either [Help] in the header area or the icon marked “?” in the work area makes the following screen appear. From there you can check Help in two different ways, as shown below: ❖...
  • Page 68 Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor -Linking the address (URL) to the [Help] button You can link the address (URL) of the {Help} button to the Help files on the com- puter or Web server. Download the Help files on the computer to the desired location. Using a Web Image Monitor, navigate to Top Page and click [Administrator Mode].
  • Page 69: Appendix

    9. Appendix Printing Files Directly from Windows You can print files directly using Windows commands. For example, you can print postscript files for PostScript3. Commands that can be used are as follows. Operating system ✓ Windows 95/98/Me ✓ ✓ ✓ Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003 ✓...
  • Page 70: Using A Host Name Instead Of An Ip Address

    Appendix Using a Host Name Instead of an IP Address When using DNS Use the host name set for the data file on the DNS server. When setting the IP address of a printer using DHCP Use the “Printer name” on the Configuration Page as the host name. For more information about printing a configuration page, see “List/Test Print”, Printer Reference.
  • Page 71: Printing Method

    Printing Files Directly from Windows Add an IP address and a host name to the hosts file in the following format: 192.168.15.16 host # NP “192.168.15.16” is the IP address, “host” is the printer's host name, and “#” to the end are comments. Separate each item with a space or tab, and use only one line.
  • Page 72 Appendix ❖ When specifying a printer by IP address c:> lpr -Sprinter's IP address [-Poption] [ol] \pass name\file name ❖ When using a host name instead of an IP address c:> lpr -Sprinter's host name [-Poption] [ol] \pass name\file name Note ❒...
  • Page 73 Printing Files Directly from Windows Use the “put” or “mput” command according to the number of files to be printed. ❖ When the number of files to be printed is one ftp> put \pass name\file name [option] ❖ When the number of files to be printed is two or more ftp>...
  • Page 74: Specifying The Device Option

    Appendix Specifying the Device Option With the following options, you can print with specific printer functions. Configuring the Device Option The configuration of the print option varies, depending on printing commands. • rcp % rcp file_name host_name:option1=value1,… • ftp ftp> put file_name option1=value1,… Host_name is the printer host name.
  • Page 75 Printing Files Directly from Windows List of the device options Device option Value Function summary. copies Number of copies (1–9999) Specifies the number of copies. orientation portrait, landscape Specifies the feed direction of the paper. outbin upper, lower Specifies the output tray. paper a3 - a6, jisb4, jisb5, jisb6, ledg- Specifies the paper size.
  • Page 76 Appendix Copies Specify the number of copies. copies=number of copies (1 to 9999) Limitation ❒ Do not specify “ copies ” and “ qty ” commands at the same time. “ qty ” specifies the number of collated sets. The following sample shows how to print 10 copies (host name: nphost, file name: file1): •...
  • Page 77 Printing Files Directly from Windows Output Tray Select the output tray. outbin=value of output tray Limitation ❒ Only installed output trays are available. Note ❒ The output tray value corresponds to the ID number of the output tray ob- tained from the printer information (for example, info command in ftp, info command in telnet.
  • Page 78 Appendix Paper Size Select the paper size. Limitation ❒ Only the loaded paper sizes are available. paper=value of paper size Paper size Value B4JIS jisb4 B5JIS jisb5 B6JIS jisb6 11 × 17 ledger × 14 legal × 11 letter × 8 halfletter 8 ×...
  • Page 79 Printing Files Directly from Windows Collating Specify the number of collated sets. qty=number of collated sets (1 to 9999) Limitation ❒ Do not specify “ qty ” and “ copies ” commands at the same time. The following sample shows how to print 10 copies using the collate function (host name: nphost, file name: file1): •...
  • Page 80 Appendix Panel Priority Select whether or not the control panel settings take precedence. command=value of panel priority Panel priority Value When printing, the control panel settings panelpriority_on override the print job settings. Printing is based on the print job settings. panelpriority_off Settings are not specified.
  • Page 81 Printing Files Directly from Windows Cycle Setting Select the cycle setting mode of master making and print. command=value of cycle setting Cycle Setting Value Auto Cycle intprint_off Original Page Cycle intprint_afterprint Master Cycle intprint_aftermastermaking Master/Print Cycle intprint_all Settings are not specified intprint_none The following example shows the command for auto cycle: (host name: nphost, file name: file1):...
  • Page 82 Appendix Print Speed Specify the print speed. command=value of print speed Print speed Value The print speed can be set to between 1 (slow- printspeed_1 est) and 6 (fastest). printspeed_2 printspeed_3 printspeed_4 printspeed_5 printspeed_6 Settings are not specified. printspeed_none The following example shows the command for specifying “printspeed_3” printing: (host name: nphost, file name: file1): •...
  • Page 83 Printing Files Directly from Windows The following example shows the command for selecting “skipfeed_2” printing: (host name: nphost, file name: file1): • rcp % rcp file1 nphost:command=skipfeed_2 • ftp ftp> put file1 command=skipfeed_2 Classify Select whether or not to classify different print jobs and copies. command=value of classify Classify Value...
  • Page 84 Appendix Status Receive the printer’s status information. command=status The following example shows use of the “status” command: (host name: nphost): • rcp % rcp nphost:command=status • ftp ftp> put command=status...
  • Page 85: Remote Maintenance By Telnet

    Remote Maintenance by telnet Remote Maintenance by telnet You can view printer status and configure the network interface module using telnet. Note ❒ You should specify a password so only the network administrator, or a per- son with network administrator privileges, can use remote maintenance. ❒...
  • Page 86: Commands List

    Appendix Enter “yes” to save the changes, and then press the {ENTER} key. If you do not want to save the changes, enter “no”, and then press the {EN- TER} key. If you want to make additional changes, enter “return”, and then press the {ENTER} key.
  • Page 87 Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ Configuration msh> ifconfig interface_name parameter address Interface name Interface to be configured ether Ethernet interface IEEE 802.11b interface wlan If you did not enter an interface name, it will automatically be set to the Ethernet interface.
  • Page 88 Appendix -Address ❖ Subnet Mask A number used to numerically “mask” or hide the IP address on the network by eliminating those parts of the address that are alike for all machines on the network. ❖ Broadcast address A specified address for sending data to specific devices on the network. Note ❒...
  • Page 89 Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ Access control initialization msh> access flush Note ❒ This restores the factory default so all access ranges become “0.0.0.0”. DHCP Use the “dhcp” command to configure the DHCP settings. ❖ Reference The following command displays the current DHCP settings. msh>...
  • Page 90 Appendix Protocol Use the “set” command to allow or prevent remote access for each protocol. msh> set protocol {up | down} Protocol tcpip “up” means active and “down” means inactive. appletalk netware diprint snmp http Note ❒ If you prohibit remote access via TCP/IP and then log out, you cannot use re- mote access.
  • Page 91 Remote Maintenance by telnet Printer status The following command can be used to get information about the current print- er status: msh> command Command Information that is displayed status Status of printer. Information about print jobs. info Information about the paper tray, output tray, printer language of printer.
  • Page 92 Appendix SNMP Use the “snmp” command to display and edit SNMP configuration settings such as the community name. Note ❒ You can configure one of ten SNMP access settings numbered 1-10. ❒ If you change the community name, you must change your computer set- tings.
  • Page 93 Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ Protocol configuration You should use the following command to set protocols to active or inactive. If you set a protocol to inactive, all access settings for that protocol will be dis- abled: msh> snmp {ip | ipx} {on | off} •...
  • Page 94 Appendix ❖ IPP timeout configuration Specify how many seconds to wait before canceling a print job if it has been interrupted for some reason. The time can be from 30 to 65535 seconds. msh> ipp timeout {30 - 65535} ❖ IPP user authentication configuration Use IPP user authentication to restrict printing with IPP to certain users.
  • Page 95 Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ Setting timeout You can specify the timeout interval in use when receiving data from the net- work. msh> diprint timeout [30~65535] Note ❒ The default is 300 seconds. ❖ Bidirectional configuration for the direct printing port Use this setting to configure whether the direct printing port is bidirectional or not.
  • Page 96 Appendix Use the “smb” command to configure or delete the NetBEUI settings such as the computer name or workgroup name. msh> smb parameter Parameter Settings comp Your computer name consisting of up to 15 characters group Workgroup name consisting of up to 15 characters comment Comment consisting of up to 31 characters notif {on | off}...
  • Page 97 Remote Maintenance by telnet Use the “slp” command to configure SLP settings. You can search the NetWare server using SLP in the PureIP environment of NetWare5/5.1, 6. Use the “slp” command to configure the value of TTL used by the SLP multi-cast-packet. Note ❒...
  • Page 98 Appendix ❖ Configuration msh> wiconfig parameter Parameter Value to be configured mode [ap | 802.11adhoc | adhoc] You can set infrastructure mode (ap), 802.11 ad hoc mode (802.11adhoc), or ad hoc mode (adhoc). The default is 802.11 ad hoc mode. ssid ID value You can set SSID in infrastructure mode.
  • Page 99 Remote Maintenance by telnet Parameter Value to be configured rate {auto | 11m | 5.5m | 2m | 1m} You can set the IEEE 802.11b transmission speed. The transmission speed you specify here is the speed at which data is sent. You can re- ceive data at any speed.
  • Page 100 Appendix WINS Use the “wins” command to configure WINS server settings. ❖ Viewing setting The following command displays the WINS server IP address: msh> wins Example output: msh> wins WINS Configuration: interface_name: WINS: On primary server 0.0.0.0 secondary server 0.0.0.0 ScopeID Current configuration: primary server 0.0.0.0 secondary server 0.0.0.0...
  • Page 101 Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ NBT scope ID setting You can configure the NBT scope ID. Limitation ❒ Enter a scope ID using up to 31 alphanumeric characters. msh> wins interface_name scope scope_ID Note ❒ If you receive different scope IDs from DHCP and WINS, the scope ID from DHCP takes priority.
  • Page 102 Appendix ❖ Interface Priority Configuration You can assign priorities governing which interface obtains AutoNet param- eters. msh> autonet priority interface_name Note ❒ Priority assignment is useful when connecting more than one interface to the printer. ❒ If an interface is not selected, the interface appears according to the cur- rently set priority, regardless of multiple interface connections.
  • Page 103 Remote Maintenance by telnet Use the “dns” command to configure or display DNS (Domain Name System) settings. ❖ View setting The following command displays current DNS settings: msh> dns ❖ Using the DNS server obtained from the DHCP server The following command enables/disables use the DNS server obtained from the DHCP server: msh>...
  • Page 104: Setting Protocols

    Appendix ❖ Interface domain configuration The following command displays or sets the Ethernet interface domain name or IEEE 802.11b interface. msh> domainname interface_name domain_name The following is a sample configuration using a domain name on the Ethernet interface: msh> domainname ether domain_name Interface Interface that can be set ether...
  • Page 105 Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ NetWare • Printer function using NetWare server Note ❒ In a PureIP environment, you can use only the print server even if this pro- tocol has been turned off or disabled. ❒ Turning off or disabling NetWare will also disable the SNMP session using IPX/SPX.
  • Page 106: Using Dhcp

    Appendix Using DHCP You can use the printer in a DHCP environment. You can also register the print- er NetBIOS name on a WINS server when it is running. Note ❒ Printers that register the printer NetBIOS name on a WINS server must be configured for the WINS server.
  • Page 107: Snmp

    SNMP SNMP The printer is equipped with an SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) agent that operates under UDP and IPX on the Ethernet/wireless LAN interface. Using the SNMP manager you can get information about the printer. The default community names are “public” and “admin”. You can get MIB in- formation using these community names.
  • Page 108: Error Messages On The Display

    Appendix Error Messages on the Display This section describes the most common network-related messages that appear on the display. If a message not described here appears, act according to that message. Reference Before turning the main power off, see “Turning On the Power”, Operating In- structions.
  • Page 109: Understanding Displayed Information

    Understanding Displayed Information Understanding Displayed Information This section describes how to read the status information returned by the net- work interface module. Print Job Information Print job status can be viewed using the following commands: • telnet : Use the “status” command. See p.85 “Printer status”. Item name Meaning Rank...
  • Page 110: Printer Status And Configuration

    Appendix Printer Status and Configuration You can check the printer status and configuration using telnet. ❖ telnet Use the “info” or “status” command. Printer status Status Description Call Service Center Call service center and ask for help. Cover Open: Front Cover The machine's front cover is open.
  • Page 111 Understanding Displayed Information Status Description Not Detected: Drum Unit The drum unit is not installed properly. Not Detected: Paper Feed Tray The paper feed tray is not attached properly. Paper Misfeed: Input Tray Paper has jammed in paper feed path. Paper Misfeed: Internal Path Paper has jammed somewhere in the printer.
  • Page 112 Appendix ❖ *2 Input Tray: Paper Size Paper size Description A3 (420 × 297 mm) B4JIS (364 × 257 mm) A4 (297 × 210 mm) A4 (210 × 297 mm) B5JIS (257 × 182 mm) B5JIS (182 × 257 mm) A5 (210 ×...
  • Page 113: Configuring The Network Interface Module

    Understanding Displayed Information ❖ *5 Output Tray: Status Status Description Normal ---- Error Other error Configuring the Network Interface Module The network interface module settings can be displayed using the commands below. • telnet : Use the “show” command. See p.85 “Network interface module con- figuration settings information”.
  • Page 114 Appendix Item name Meaning telnet diprint http ftpc snmp autonet EncapType Frame type DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Address IP address Netmask Subnet mask Broadcast Broadcast address Gateway Default gateway address Access Control Range AccessRange[✩] SYSLOG server Home page URL URL of homepage Home page link name URL name of homepage...
  • Page 115 Understanding Displayed Information Item name Meaning NDS Tree Name NDS Tree Name Switch Mode (this value is fixed) Direct print (this value is fixed) Notification Notification of print job completion Workgroup name Name of the workgroup Computer name Name of the computer Comment Comment Share name[1]...
  • Page 116 Appendix Item name Meaning IEEE 802.11b interface WINS name wlan Primary WINS Primary WINS server address Secondary WINS Secondary WINS server address Shell mode Mode of the remote maintenance tool ✩ represents a target number between 1 and 5. You can display these item names when installing the IEEE 802.11b interface unit. ✩...
  • Page 117: Message List

    Message List Message List This is a list of messages written to the machine's system log. The system log can be viewed using the “syslog” command. System Log Information You can use the following methods to view the system log: •...
  • Page 118 Appendix Message Causes and solutions Change IP address from DHCP Server. The IP address changes when DHCP LEASE is renewed. To always assign the same IP address, set a static IP address to the DHCP server. child process exec error! (process name) The network service failed to start.
  • Page 119 Message List Message Causes and solutions IEEE 802.11b <Transmission mode> mode Transmission mode for IEEE 802.11b (Example: current mode is infrastructure mode.) IEEE 802.11b [infrastructure] mode (Example: current mode is 802.11 ad hoc mode.) IEEE 802.11b [802.11 ad hoc] mode (Example: current mode is ad hoc mode.) IEEE 802.11b [ad hoc] mode IEEE 802.11b current channel <Channel>...
  • Page 120 Appendix Message Causes and solutions <Interface>: Subnet overlap. Subnet from Netmask and the IP address you tried to set for <Interface> overlap the subnet of another interface. Set Subnet so it does not overlap with another interface. IPP cancel-job: permission denied. The printer could not authenticate the name of the user attempting to cancel a job.
  • Page 121 Message List Message Causes and solutions Print queue <print queue name> cannot be (In print server mode) The print queue name serviced by printer 0, <print server name> cannot be serviced. Make sure that print queue volume is on the specified file server. Print server <print server name>...
  • Page 122 Appendix Message Causes and solutions The print server received error <error Cannot log on to the file server. The print serv- number> during attempt to log in to the net- er is not registered or a password is specified. work.Access to the network was denied.Verify Register the print server without specifying a that the print server name and password are password.
  • Page 123: Precautions

    Precautions Precautions Please pay attention to the following when using the network interface module. When configuration is necessary, follow the appropriate procedures below. Connecting a Dial-Up Router to a Network When using NetWare (file server) If the NetWare file server and printer are on opposite sides of a router, packets are sent back and forth continuously, possibly incurring communications charg- es.
  • Page 124: Netware Printing

    Appendix When Using Network Utility If the printer is connected to a network, observe the following points when set- ting up the printer or changing settings: For more details, see the operating instructions and Help for DeskTopBinder Lite/professional. ❖ When a dial-up router is connected in a network environment The settings for the delivery server to be connected must be made appropri- ately for the printer with Auto Document Link, or DeskTopBinder Lite/pro- fessional.
  • Page 125: When Using Ipp With Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    Precautions Banner page You should not configure a banner page on NetWare. If you want to change the banner page setting, always configure it using Windows. • Under Windows 95/98/Me, clear the [Enable banner] check box on the [Printer Settings] tab in the [Printer Properties] dialog box. •...
  • Page 126: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Interface 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.11b Frame type EthernetII, IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, SNAP Protocol • Printer (LAN) TCP/IP DIPRINT *1 *2 IPX/SPX (NetWare) AppleTalk NetBEUI *1 *4 SNMP MIB-II, PrinterMIB, HostResourceMIB, RicohPrivateMIB Use the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port. To use IPP under Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, use the Standard IPP port.
  • Page 127: Index

    INDEX Access Control Gateway Address access type AutoNet telnet Host Name telnet Broadcast address IEEE 802.11b telnet information Channel Network Interface Board configuration Classify print job Option print log Collating system log Option Ink Saver Communication Mode Option community name Input Tray Configuration Option...
  • Page 128 message Setup Mode Clear Printing Files Directly from Windows Option Skip Feed Option NBT scope ID setting telnet telnet SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Netware telnet telnet NW Frame Type SNMP specifications SSID Setting Status Orientation Option Option Web Image Monitor Output Tray Stored File Option Web Image Monitor...
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