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Table of Contents

1 Introduction............................................... 13

Overview.................................................................................13

What is the PrintNet? .......................................................13

What Special Features are Available?.............................13

Interfaces................................................................................14

10Base2 and 10Base-T ...................................................15

10/100Base-T...................................................................18

Conventions Used In This Manual..........................................20

2 Installation and Configuration............. ...... 21

Installation ..............................................................................21

Connecting to the Network.............................................. .21

Configuration Tools ................................................................23

Configuration Using the Printer Control Panel .................23

IPAssign...........................................................................25

HTML Forms....................................................................25

Configuration Alternatives................................................28

3 Windows Configuration............................. 29

Overview.................................................................................29

Windows Environment Descript ion.............. ....... ...... .............. 2 9

Windows PrintNet Configuration.................. ...........................30

Mandatory .......................................................... .............. 3 0

Optional........................ ...... ....... ...................................... .31

Configuration Using IPAssign ..........................................31

Configuration Using ARP .................................................35

Communicating Across Routers.......................................37

Changing Workgroup Names...........................................38

Changing Destination Names ..........................................38

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Windows Host Configuration ..................................................40

Windows NT 3.51 Host Setup..........................................40

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup............................................41

Windows 95 Host Setup...................................................46

Printronix Printing System (PPS) Host Setup ..................47

Windows 3.1 Host Setup..................................................48

Windows Troubleshooting Tips ..............................................49

IPAssign Cannot Find the PrintNet ..................................49

PrintNet Cannot Be Found on the Network......................50

HTML Configuration Forms Will Not Display....................50

Errors Occur when Defining an LPR Printer ....................50

Cannot Browse the PrintNet on the Network ...................51

Printer Errors when Printing or No Output .......................51

TCP/IP Access Problem...................................................52

Web Browser/HTTP Problem...........................................54

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup Problems............................54

4 Unix Configuration .................................... 57

Overview.................................................................................57

Unix Environment Description ............................... ....... ...... ....57

Unix PrintNet Configuration................ ...... ....... ...... ....... ..........59

Mandatory.......... ...... ....... ...... ....................................... ....59

Optional........................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ..........59

Using ARP .......................................................................60

Using RARP.....................................................................62

Using BOOTP ..................................................................63

Communicating Across Routers... ...... ....... ...... ....... ..........64

Unix Host Configuration......... ...... ....... ...... ..............................65

Manual System V Host Setup ..........................................65

Manual LPR/LPD Host Setup...........................................65

Printing from AIX..............................................................67

Printing with FTP..............................................................67

Direct Socket Printing.......................................................68

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Unix Troubleshooting Tips......................................................69

PrintNet Cannot be Found on the Network......................69

Nothing Prints...................................................................70

Stair-Stepped Output .......................................................71

No Form Feed or Extra Page Comes Out........................71

TCP/IP Access Problem...................................................72

5 Novell Configuration ................................. 75

Overview.................................................................................75

Novell Environment Description .............................................76

Novell PrintNet Configuration .................................................77

Using HTML Forms............................... ....... ...... ....... ...... .78

Novell Host Configuration.......................................................79

NetWare Version 3.x PSERVER Setup ...........................79

NetWare Version 3.x RPRINTER Setup..........................81

NetWare Version 4.x PSERVER Setup ...........................83

NetWare Version 4.x RPRINTER Setup..........................86

Novell Troubleshooting Tips ...................................................88

NetWare 3.x - No PSERVER Connection........................88

NetWare 4.x - No PSERVER Connection .......................89

6 Novell Configuration for

10/100Base-T Inte rfa ces............ ............... 91

Overview.......................................... ...... .................................91

Novell PrintNet Configuration (10/100Base-T) .......................92

Preferred File Server (NDS and Bindery setups).............93

Setting Password Security

(NDS and Bindery setups) ...............................................95

Adjusting Polling Time (NDS and Bindery setups)...........97

Changing the PrintNet Name

(NDS and Bindery setups) ...............................................98

Changing the PrintNet Frame Type

(NDS and Bindery setups) .............................................100

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Changing the PrintNet Mode

(NDS and Bindery setups) .............................. ....... ...... ..1 01

Setting the PrintNet NDS Context (NDS setups) ...........102

Setting the PrintNet Preferred NDS Tree

(NDS setups) ............................................ ...... ....... ...... ..1 03

Novell Host Configuration (10/100Base-T)...........................104

NDS PSERVER Setup (Netware 4.x) ............................104

Bindery PSERVER Set up

(Netware 3.x and Netware 4.x) ......................................107

Referencing a Bindery Queue in NDS

(Netware 3.x and Netware 4.x) ......................................107

RPRINTER/NPRINTER Setup

(Netware 3.x and Netware 4.x) ......................................108

Troubleshooting (10/100Base-T)..........................................110

PSERVER Setup ...........................................................110

RPRINTER/NPRINTER Setup........................ ....... ...... ..113

Printing Related .............................................................115

7 Monitoring Printers.................................. 119

Implementing Printer Management ......................................119

Agent/Manager Model....................................................119

MIB.................................................................................120

SNMP.............................................................................122

Monitoring Tools...................................................................122

OS/2 TCP/IP ..................................................................122

Monitoring with AIX NetView/6000.................................122

Setting the SNMP Community Name.............................123

8 Commands..............................................125

Command Shell Overview....................................................125

npsh Access Methods............................... ...... ....... ...... ..125

Main npsh Command Prefixes.......................................125

Getting Command Help..................................................1 26

Table of Contents

Complete Command List ......................................................127

Store Commands ...........................................................127

Set Commands ..............................................................131

List Commands ..............................................................140

Debug Commands .........................................................142

Miscellaneous Commands.............................................144

9 Extra Features........................................ 147

PrintNet Security .... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ............ 14 7

Users and Passwords ....................................................147

TCP Access Lists...........................................................149

Printer Monitoring and Logging ............................................150

Printer and Print Job Monitoring.....................................150

Printer Logging Through Logpaths.................................151

Downloading Software..........................................................153

Procedure.......................................................................153

PrintNet Naming Schemes .......................... ....... ...... ....... .....156

10 Glossary................................................ 157

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

Overview

This chapter introduces you to the PrintNet™ architecture and special features, as well as providing information on installation and configuration tools.

What is the PrintNet?

The PrintNet print server allows you to attach printers on a local area network (LAN) rather than attaching them directly to a host system. Following simple configuration steps, these peripherals can be simultaneously shared with users on the network whether you are using TCP/IP, NetBIOS over TCP/IP, or IPX (Novell

The PrintNet package contains a network interface card to attach itself and the printer to the network.



What Special Featur es are Availa ble?

The PrintNet offers an extensive list of features including:

• built-in HTML forms for easy cross-platform configuration

• availability of printer manager software

• a detailed and easy-to-use command shell built in to the firmware

• multi-level configuration security through passwords, permission

levels, and access lists

• WAN-wide communication access

Chapter 1 Interfaces

• numerous printer logging methods (e.g. automatic email) to record

printer errors and usage

• remote management through HTML forms, Telnet sessions, “rsh/

rcmd/remsh

• extensive built-in troubleshooting tools

• built-in “telnet” and “ping” clients

• configurable memory usage by disabling protocol s and desti nati on

services

• multiple destinations/queues for versatile printer manipulation and

distinct print setups

• header and trailer strings to instruct printers on font, pitch, printing,

etc.

• flexible naming conventions

• automatic network connection and frame type sensing

• simultaneous printing across all I/O ports and all supported protocols

• multiple network protocol support

” commands, SNMP, and pre-defined log methods

Interfaces

The PrintNet interfaces with your printer through an Ethernet™ interface connector. Three Ethernet interfaces are available: 10Base2, 10Base-T and 10/100Base-T, which supports 10Base-T or 100Base-T LANs. Some options and indicator switches differ for each Ethernet interface, as described below.

10Base2 and 10Base-T

The PrintNet interface card at the rear of the printer for the 10Base2 and 10Base-T interfaces has three indicator lights, shown in Figure 1.

STAT NETERR

Status

Indicators

Grn R ed Grn

OFF

DIP

Switches

123

Figure 1. Status Indicator Lights (10Base2 and 10Base-T)

The LED patterns and the respective indications are given in Table 1.

Table 1. LED Pattern Indications

STAT ERR NET Mode

ON OFF ON RAM Test ON OFF OFF ROM Test

ON ON OFF EEPROM Test OFF ON ON Network Interface Test OFF OFF ON PRN1 Test

FLASH OFF FLASH Run Mode FLASH ON FLASH Auto Reset Mode FLASH FLASH OFF Firmware Panic

(Default is all switches OFF, as shown.)

ON FLASH ON Hardware Exception

Chapter 1 Interfaces

Operating Modes

The PrintNet has a self test and internally controlled modes. These are:

Power-on Self T est

The power-on self test performs diagnostic tests on the PrintNet processor, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, parallel ports, and network interface. The STAT, ERR, and NET LEDs indicate which test is currently in progress.

Run and Auto Reset Modes

Run Mode is the normal operating state of the PrintNet. Auto Reset mode is entered when the watchdog timer is triggered and the Print Server resets itself. In either mode, the STAT LED flashes at a varying rate, depending on whether the unit IP address is configured. The Run Mode and Auto Reset Mode indicator descriptions are given in Table 2.

Table 2. Run Mode and Auto Reset Mode Indicator Descriptions

STAT Rate Indication

OFF flashes ON once per

second

OFF flashes ON 2.5 times

per second

ON flashes OFF 2.5 times

per second

ON flashes O F F o nc e per

2 seconds

Normal Mode, IP address configured

Monitor Mode, IP address not configured

Monitor Mode or Download Mode, IP address not configured

Download Mode, IP address configured

10Base2 and 10Base-T

Dipswitches

On the back of the 10Base2 and 10Base-T interfaces, you will find a small window where you can access three dipswitches labeled 1, 2, and 3 (see Figure 1). The functions of the dipswitches are explained in Table 3.

Table 3. 10Base2 and 10Base-T Dipswitch Settings

Dipswitch Comments

1 Reserved. This dipswitch is not for customer use and

should be left in the “off” position.

2 Factory Defaults. With this dipswitch in the “on” posi-

tion, the unit boots up with its factory default settings (including the default IP address) as if it were a new unit. This means the unit uses the factory default settings rather than the settings stored in EEPROM.

With this dipswitch in the “off” position, the unit boots up using the settings in EEPROM rather than the default settings. This dipswitch is in the “off” position from the factory so the new settings you store will be used.

NOTE: Setting this dipswitch “on” will not clear any

settings you have stored in EEPROM. It simply boots the unit in a different state with the settings in EEPROM temporarily ignored.

If you would like to return all the stored settings back to factory defaults, issue the

from default

boot the unit with this dipswitch set to “off” so these new stored settings will be used.

3 Link Integrity Disable. This dipswitch determines

whether link integrity is turned on or off on the unit. For example, it may be necessary to turn link integrity off if the unit is connected to an older hub. Link integrity is only applicable to the 10Base-T interface. The default is “off.”

commands at any point. Just remember to

save default

store tcpip

Chapter 1 Interfaces

10/100Base-T

The PrintNet interface card at the rear of the printer for the 10/100Base-T interface has two indicator lights, shown in Figure 2.

STAT (Syste m Status)

NET (Data to Network)

Figure 2. Status Indicator Lights and Dipswitches (10/100Base-T)

Run and Auto Reset Modes

DIP Switches

Table 4. Run Mode and Auto Reset Mode Indicator Descriptions

STAT Rate Indication

OFF flashes on once per second Normal Mode, IP address

configured OFF flashes on 2 times per second IP address not configured ON flashes off once per second Download (MOS) ON flashes off twice per second Error ON constantly Indicates link integrity ON flashes off 1/3 second Flashes off 1/3 second each

time a packet is transmitted

10/100Base-T

Network Indicator

The NET LED displays the status of the network link. When the NET LED is on, this confirms link integrity. The NET LED flashes off for 1/3 second when a data packet is being transferred. When the NET LED is off, the network connection has been severed.

Dipswitches

On the back of the 10/100Base-T interface, you will find a small window where you can access two dipswitches labeled 1 and 2 (see Figure 2). The functions of the dipswitches are explained in Table 5.

Table 5. 10/100Base-T Dipswitch Settings

Dipswitch

Comments

off off Normal operation. With both dipswitches in the “off”

position, the PrintNet boots up using the settings in flash memory rather than the default settings.

on off Factory default settings. With the dipswitches in this

configuration, the PrintNet boots up and all settings stored in flash memory are erased except the Ethernet address and key value.

off on Default IP. With the dipswitches in this configuration,

the PrintNet boots up with factory default settings. However, the stored settings in flash memory are intact. Setting dipswitch 2 to “on” does not clear any settings stored in flash memory; it boots the unit in a different state with the settings in flash memory temporarily ignored.

on on If the PrintNet is connected to a network with link

integrity and then reset to MOS, a download will be forced. If the unit is not connected to a network, it will print a test page.

Chapter 1 Conventions Used In This Manual

Conventions Used In This Manual

Command syntax and examples are formatted as follows:

• The Courier font in boldface indicates commands that you type:

$ ping ftp.CompanyWebsite.com

• Regular Courier font indicates displayed results:

ftp.CompanyWebsite.com is alive

• Variable values are shown i n

in text.

ping

ipname

is alive

italics

in command syntax, output, and

2 Installation and

Installation

Configuration

The PrintNet is unique in that different network connection options are available upon purchase. The base PrintNet model provides an RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T (UTP) networks. A 10Base2 version of the adapter is also available.

Connecting to the Ne twork

To attach the PrintNet to a network as illustrated in Figure 3, plug the network cable into the PrintNet connector.

Watch the LEDs in the rear of the printer as they cycle through the power on self test (see page 15). When the test is complete, the STAT led is flashing.

Chapter 2 Installation

Network Connector

Figure 3. Physical Setup

Configuration Tools

There are two parts to a PrintNet setup:

1. Configuring the PrintNet so it can be seen on the network. This involves network related settings (e.g. an IP address within TCP/IP environments) configured through the built-in command shell, npsh, or from the control panel.

2. Configuring a host with a new printer so it knows how to send data to the PrintNet. Just being able to see the printer on the network does not mean you can automatically print to it. A host has to be told where to send the data.

NOTE: Some network environments do not require any network settings

to be configured on the PrintNet. However, all network setups require configuration on the host end.

Configuration Using the Printer Control Panel

The PrintNet settings can be set from the printer control panel. The procedure is described below.

Configuration Using the Printer Control Panel

CAUTION

When the printer is first powered on, the message “ENET IS INIT” displays on the control panel. This process takes about two minutes. Make sure not to change the PrintNet settings while this message is displayed to prevent a loss of PrintNet configuration information. When the initialization is complete, the message “ENET IS READY” displays, and the PrintNet settings may be safely changed from the control panel.

You can set any of three listed parameters from the printer control panel. These parameters are located in the ETHERNET PARAMS menu. The available parameters are:

• IP Address

• Gateway Address

• Subnet Mask

Chapter 2 Configuration Tools

The procedure for changing any of the parameters is the same. The procedure for changing the IP Address is given here as an example. Use the same procedure for the other required parameters. To change the IP Address parameter:

1. Make sure the printer is on and raise the printer cover.

2. Press the ONLINE key to place the printer in the OFFLINE mode.

3. Unlock the ENTER key. Refer to the instructions.

4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key until the LCD displays

“ETHERNET PARAMS.”

5. Press the DOWN arrow key to access the “IP Address” parameter.

6. Press the DOWN arrow key to view the current IP Address.

7. Press the DOWN arrow key to access the portion of the IP Address to be changed.

8. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to select the portion of the IP Address to be changed.

9. Press the DOWN arrow key.

10. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to select the desired value.

11. Press the ENTER key to make the selection. An asterisk appears to the right of the value.

12. Press the UP arrow key and you will be returned to step 8.

13. When you are finished changing parameters, exit the configuration menus and lock the ENTER key. (Refer to your printer's

Manual

for details.)

Operating Manual

for

Operating

CAUTION

When a change is made from the control panel, the PrintNet is re-

initialized. The messages “ENET IS RESET” and “ENET IS INIT” display on the control panel. This process takes several minutes. Make sure not to shut the printer off or make further changes to the PrintNet settings during this initialization period to prevent a loss of PrintNet configuration information. When the initialization is complete, the message “ENET IS READY” is displayed.

IPAssign

IPAssign is a Windows utility which helps identify the PrintNet on the network. IPAssign relies on the TCP/IP protocol to locate PrintNet print servers so they can be assigned. Relying on TCP/IP as the underlying protocol, the print server can be assigned an IP address and subnet mask once it is detected on the network. Once IP address, subnet and gateway values are assigned, other tools like the HTML configuration forms can be used to do additional configuration.

Figure 4. IPAssign Sample Interface

HTML Forms

The PrintNet settings can be configured over TCP/IP through a standard Web browser. The PrintNet Web pages provide a handy way to access some of the commands built in to the print server.

NOTE: If a router is used, make sure a gateway value is configured. To access the PrintNet home page:

1. Make sure the print server has an IP address and subnet mask so it is recognizable on your TCP/IP network.

2. Make sure your network station can su ccess fully “ over the network.

ping” the PrintNet

Chapter 2 Configuration Tools

3. Direct your Web browser to the Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

Index/Home

http://

“

The PrintNet HTML structure is divided into several menus as shown in Figure 5.

IPaddress

”

(e.g. “http://192.75.11.9”).

Configuration

Network

TCP/IP Windows Novell

Status Help

I/O Port Network

Print Path

d1prn d2prn d3prn d4prn

I/O Port HTTP

About

Administration

Figure 5. PrintNet HTML Structure

NOTE: Online help is available for all HTML pages.

System

HTML Forms

Printer Status Screen

Using the printer IPAddress and any standard web browser, you can check the status of the printer. Figure 6 shows the exact state of the printer by showing the printer LCD message.

Figure 6. WWW Printer Status Screen

Chapter 2 Configuration Tools

Configur atio n A lter nat iv es

Besides the HTML forms and software provided, the PrintNet internal command shell, npsh, can also be reached using these methods:

Telnet

A TCP/IP command that helps configure PrintNet settings remotely. A TCP/IP host starts a Telnet session with the print server and logs in to the device command shell to alter and view settings.

Example:

telnet 192.75.11.9

Remote Shell

A TCP/IP command that helps configure print server settings remotely. A TCP/IP host uses this command to remotely execute a single command on the PrintNet.

Example:

rsh spike list prn

This command remotely executes the npsh command “list prn” on the PrintNet named

spike

3 Windows Configuration

Overview

This chapter details a complete Windows configuration setup including:

1. Identifying the PrintNet on the network using TCP/IP as the underlying protocol

2. Configuring the PrintNet with its mandatory TCP/IP settings (IP address and subnet mask)

3. Configuring a new printer on the Windows station

Windows Environmen t Description

The PrintNet supports network printing under Windows environments by using TCP/IP. In a Windows NT network protocol whereas with Windows 95 over TCP/IP is used.

Figure 7 shows two of the most common Windows setups you will see with the PrintNet. The ideal configuration is a network printer defined on the NT server to be shared by Windows 95 clients. However, any Windows station can also go directly to the PrintNet.



setup, pure TCP/IP is used as the



or Windows 98, NetBIOS

Chapter 3 Windows PrintNet Configuration

Win 95

Win 95 Win 95

Win 95

NT Server

Figure 7. Windows Integration

Windows PrintNet Configuration

The IP address and subnet mask are mandatory TCP/IP settings and are needed before the print server can be detected on the network. There are also additional settings which are optional. This section offers alternative methods for configuring your PrintNet in a Windows environment and mentions some of the more common optional settings available.

Mandatory

IP Router

Printer

Since TCP/IP is used for Windows printing, the PrintNet must be configured with a minimum of an IP address and subnet mask before it can be seen on the network.

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