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Table of Contents

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

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

What is the LineJet Print Server Card?............................13

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

Print Server Interface .......................................................15

Conventions Used In This Manual...................................17

2 Installation and Configuration................... 19

Installation ..............................................................................19

Connecting to the Network.................... ....... ...... ....... ...... .19

Configuration Tools ................................................................21

Configuration Using the Printer Control Panel .................21

HTML Forms....................................................................23

Configuration Alternatives................................................26

3 Approaches to Network Printing ............... 27

Overview.................................................................................27

Peer to Peer Networks.....................................................27

Print Job Servers..............................................................28

4 TCP/IP Configuration................................ 29

TCP/IP LineJet Print Server Configuration.............................29

Before You Begin.............................................................29

Creating Aliases...............................................................30

Methods For Setting TCP/IP Values................................31

Assign TCP/IP Values......................................................32

Using BOOTP ........................................................... ...... .36

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5 HP 3000 Configuration..............................39

Overview.................................................................................39

HP 3000 LineJet Print Server Configuration...........................40

6 Windows Configuration............................. 43

Overview.................................................................................43

Windows Environment Description.........................................43

Windows LineJet Print Server Configuration..........................44

Mandatory........................................................................44

Optional............................................................................45

Communicating Across Routers... ...... ....... ...... ....... .......... 45

Changing Workgroup Names...........................................46

Changing Destination Names ..........................................46

Windows Host Configuration ..................................................48

Windows NT 3.51 Host Setup..........................................48

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup............................................49

Windows 95 Host Setup...................................................54

Printronix Printing System (PPS) Host Setup ..................55

Windows 3.1 Host Setup..................................................56

Windows Troubleshooting Tips ..............................................57

LineJet Print Server Card Cannot Be

Found on the Network......................................................57

HTML Configuration Forms Will Not Display....................58

Errors Occur when Defining an LPR Printer ....................58

Can Not Browse the LineJet Print Server

Card on the Network........................................................58

Printer Errors when Printing or No Output .......................59

TCP/IP Access Problem...................................................59

Web Browser/HTTP Problem...........................................61

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup Problems............................62

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7 Unix Configuration .................................... 65

Overview.................................................................................65

Unix Environment Description ................................................65

Unix LineJet Print Server Configuration .................................67

Mandatory ........................................................................67

Optional............................................................................67

Communicating Across Routers.......................................68

Unix Host Configuration..........................................................69

Manual System V Host Setup..........................................69

Manual LPR/LPD Host Setup...........................................69

Direct Printing...................................................................72

Spooled Printing...............................................................73

Unix Troubleshooting Tips......................................................78

Nothing Prints...................................................................78

Stair-Stepped Output .......................................................79

No Form Feed or Extra Page Comes Out........................80

8 Novell Configuration ................................. 81

Overview.................................................................................81

Novell Environment Description .............................................82

Novell LineJet Print Server Configuration...............................83

Using HTML Forms...... ...... ....... ...... ...... ........................... 8 4

Novell Host Configuration.......................................................85

NetWare Version 3.x PSERVER Setup ...........................85

NetWare Version 3.x RPRINTER Setup..........................87

NetWare Version 4.x PSERVER Setup ...........................89

NetWare Version 4.x RPRINTER Setup..........................92

Novell Troubleshooting Tips ...................................................94

NetWare 3.x - No PSERVER Connection........................94

NetWare 4.x - No PSERVER Connection .......................95

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9 Novell Configuration for

10/100Base-T Inte rfa ces................................ 97

Overview............. ................................................... ....... .......... 97

Novell LineJet Print Server Configuration (10/100Base-T).....98

Preferred File Server (NDS and Bindery setups).............99

Setting Password Security

(NDS and Bindery setups) ........................ ...... ....... ...... ..101

Adjusting Polling Time (NDS and Bindery setups).........104

Changing the LineJet Print Server Name

(NDS and Bindery setups) ........................ ...... ....... ...... ..105

Changing the LineJet Print Server Frame Type

(NDS and Bindery setups) ........................ ...... ....... ...... ..107

Changing the LineJet Print Server Mode

(NDS and Bindery setups) ........................ ...... ....... ...... ..108

Setting the LineJet Print Server NDS Context

(NDS setups) ......................................................... ...... ..109

Setting the LineJet Print Server Preferred NDS Tree

(NDS setups) ......................................................... ...... ..110

Novell Host Configuration (10/100Base-T)...........................112

NDS PSERVER Setup (Netware 4.x) ............................112

Bindery PSERVER Set up

(Netware 3.x and Netware 4.x) ......................................115

Referencing a Bindery Queue in NDS

(Netware 3.x and Netware 4.x) ......................................115

RPRINTER/NPRINTER Setup

(Netware 3.x and Netware 4.x) ......................................116

Troubleshooting (10/100Base-T)..........................................119

PSERVER Setup ...........................................................119

RPRINTER/NPRINTER Setup..................................... ..122

Printing Related .............................................................124

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10 OS/2 Configuration ............................... 127

Overview...............................................................................127

Configuring the LineJet Print Server

Interface TCP/IP Settings .....................................................127

Mandatory Settings ........................................................128

Optional Settings............................................................128

OS/2 Workstation Configuration ............ ...... ....... ...... ............128

Using the LPR Command ............... ...... ......................... 12 8

Using an OS/2 LPR Print Queue....................................129

TCP/IP Access Problem.................................................131

11 AS/400 Configuration, ASCII Printer..... 135

Overview...............................................................................135

Configuring AS/400 for ASCII using TCP/IP.........................137

Configuring with ADDTCPIFC...................... ...... ............137

Configuring a Router Definition with ADDTCPRTE........138

Configuring a Local Domain and Hostname ..................139

Configuring a TCP/IP Host Table Entry .........................139

Configuring the AS/400 for Printing............. ....... ..................140

Setting up Printing for ASCII Files..................................140

Verify Printing on AS/400 .....................................................146

AS/400 ASCII Troubleshooting.............................................147

TCP/IP Access Problem.................................................147

Web Browser/HTTP Problem.........................................149

12 Monitoring Printers................................ 151

Implementing Printer Management ................................. .....151

Agent/Manager Model....................................................151

MIB.................................................................................152

SNMP.............................................................................154

Monitoring Tools....................... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... .....154

OS/2 TCP/IP ...................... ....... ...... ...............................154

Monitoring with AIX NetView/6000.................................154

Table of Contents

Setting the SNMP Community Name.............................155

13 Commands............................................157

Command Shell Overview....................................................157

Access Methods.............................................................157

Main Command Shell Prefixes.......................................157

Getting Command Help..................................................158

Complete Command List......................................................159

Store Commands...........................................................159

Set Commands ..............................................................163

List Commands..................... .........................................172

Debug Commands.........................................................174

Miscellaneous Command s.............................................176

14 Extra Features ...................................... 179

LineJet Print Server Security................................................179

Users and Passwords ....................................................179

TCP Access Lists............ ...............................................181

Printer Monitoring and Logging ............................................182

Printer and Print Job Monitoring.....................................182

Printer Logging Through Logpaths ................................183

Downloading Software..........................................................185

Procedure ......................................................................185

LineJet Print Server Naming Schemes.................................188

15 Glossary................................................ 189

1 Introduction

Overview

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

What is the LineJet Print Server Card?

The LineJet 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 LineJet Print Server package contains a network interface card to attach itself and the printer to the network. This Ethernet™ 10/100Base-T interface connector is what allows the printer to communicate with the network, and the interface itself has a number of options and indicator switches, which are described in “Print Server Interface” on page 15.

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What Special Featur es are Available?

The LineJet Print Server 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

Chapter 1 Overview

• WAN-wide communication access

• 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 nation

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

” commands, SNMP, and pre-defined log methods

• multiple network protocol support

Print Server Interface

The LineJet Print Server interface card at the rear of the printer has two indicator lights, shown in Figure 1.

DIP Switches

STAT (System Status) NET (Data to Network)

Figure 1. Status Indicator Lights and DIP switches

Run and Auto Reset Modes

Run Mode is the normal operating state of the LineJet Print Server. 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 1.

Table 1. Run Mode and Auto Reset Mode Indicator Descriptions

STAT Indication Description

OFF flashes on once per second Normal Mode, IP address

configured

OFF flashes on 2 times per

second ON flashes off once per second Download (MOS) ON flashes off twice per second Error

IP address not configured

Chapter 1 Overview

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 .

DIP Switches

On the back of the interface, you will find a small window, where you can access two DIP switches labeled 1 and 2 (see Figure 1). The functions of the DIP switches are explained in Table 2.

DIP Switch

off off No r mal o p er a ti o n. With both DIP switches in the “off”

Table 2. DIP Switch Settings

Comments

position, the LineJet Print Server boots up using the settings in flash memory rather than the default settings.

on off Factory default settings. With the DIP switches in

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

off on Default IP. With the DIP switches in this configuration,

the LineJet Print Server boots up with factory default settings. However, the stored settings in flash memory are intact. Setting DIP switch 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 LineJet Print Server 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.

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.HP.com

• Regular Courier font indicates displayed results:

ftp.HP.com is alive

• Variable values are shown in

in text.

ping

ipname

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warning Warning messages call attention to situations that could hurt you.

is alive

italics

in command syntax, output, and

Caution Conditions that could damage the printer or related equipment.

Note A note gives you helpful hints about printer operation and maintenance.

Chapter 1 Overview

2 Installation and

Installation

Configuration

Connecting to the Ne twork

To attach the LineJet Print Server card to a network as illustrated in Figure 2, plug the network cable into the LineJet Print Server 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 2. Physical Setup

Configuration Using the Printer Control Panel

Configuration Tools

There are two parts to a LineJet Print Server setup:

1. Configuring the LineJet Print Server card 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 LineJet Print Server. 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 LineJet Print Server card. However, all network setups require configuration on the host end.

Configuration Using the Printer Control Panel

The LineJet Print Server settings can be set from the printer control panel. The procedure is described below.

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 LineJet Print Server settings while this message is displayed to prevent a loss of LineJet Print Server configuration information. When the initialization is complete, the message “ENET IS READY” displays, and the LineJet Print Server 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 ON LINE key to place the printer in the OFFLINE mode.

3. Unlock the ENTER key. Refer to the

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

for details.)

Caution When a change is made from the control panel, the LineJet Print

Server 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 LineJet Print Server settings during this initialization period to prevent a loss of LineJet Print Server configuration information. When the initialization is complete, the message “ENET IS READY” is displayed.

User’s Guide

for instructions.

User’s Guide

HTML Forms

The LineJet Print Server settings can be configured over TCP/IP through a standard Web browser. The LineJet Print Server 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 LineJet Print Server home page:

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

HTML Forms

2. Make sure your network station can successfully “ Print Server over the network.

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

http://

“

IPaddress

” (e.g. “http://192.75.11.9”).

ping” the LineJet

Chapter 2 Configuration Tools

The LineJet Print Server HTML structure is divided into several menus as shown in Figure 3.

Index/Home

Configuration

Network

TCP/IP Windows Novell

Status Help

I/O Port Network

Print Path I/O Port

d1prn d2prn d3prn d4prn

About

HTTP

Figure 3. LineJet Print Server HTML Structure

Note Online help is available for all HTML pages.

Administration

System

HTML Forms

Printer Status Screen

Using the printer IPAddress and any standard web browser, you can check the status of the printer. Figure 4 shows the exact state of the printer by showing the printer LCD message.

Figure 4. WWW Printer Status Screen

Chapter 2 Configuration Tools

Configur atio n A lter nat iv es

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

Telnet

A TCP/IP command that helps configure LineJet Print Server 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 LineJet Print Server.

Example:

rsh spike list prn

This command remotely executes the npsh command “list prn” on the LineJet Print Server named

spike

3 Approaches to Network

Overview

Printing

Configuring your network printing is based on the network protocols and host environments you already use, or plan to use. It is common to find multiple network protocols co-existing in the same network.

The LineJet Print Server is a multi-protocol device, able to accommodate many protocols at the same time. The actual print job order operates on a first in-first out basis. This means it is possible to configure your LineJet Print Server using any or all of the methods listed in this manual, for use at the same time. This concept is what creates the ability to use powerful printer management tools in parallel with the act of printing. The protocol for a print job and the protocol for the management tool will often be different.

These ideas are also what differentiate networks by size and network protocol use. Some common network arrangements include peer to peer networks and print job servers.

Peer to Peer Networks

Peer to peer networks can be used when you have few machines, few printers, only one network protocol, and any host can print to the printer.

A variation of this is a mini-server which “shares” its printer with the other computers, and often all the networked machines reside in a single room or building. The LineJet Print Server improves flexibility in printer placement and setup by becoming just another “peer”, rather than dedicated to a single machine.

Chapter 3 Approches to Network Printing

A common peer to peer network arrangement would be comprised of Windows connect to the print server. A second common extension of this

arrangement is to install a third party “LPR PORT MONITOR” on each PC and use simple TCP/IP to connect to the print server. If Windows NT is used for the peer computers, LPR is included and is easy to set up. Windows 95/98 does not have such a monitor, but many are available for free for download from the Web.

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95/98 with TCP/IP configured to use the netBEUI protocol to

Print Job Servers

In most larger networks, rather than directing any host running any protocol to the networked printer resource, the usual practice for managing of print jobs is to designate one protocol and method for printing, then to designate specific computers as print job servers. Computers designated as print job servers have large hard disk space to store print data and typically spool management software. All clients direct their print job to the computer designated as the print job server rather than the printer; therefore, the client to print job server network protocol used might not be the same as the print job server to LineJet Print Server. Large network environments today are generally TCP/IP or Novell network protocols, or a mixture of the two.

Common example of larger networks utilizing the LineJet Printer and Print Server:

• Many Windows 95/98 clients directing print jobs to an NT server.

The Windows 95/98 clients, NT server, and LineJet printer might or might not be in the same physical location, building or even country. The LineJet printer is located based on where its output is needed, not where the jobs originate. Remote printer management tools (LineJet Printer Manager, SNMP, etc.) give the same ability to the administrator today that networking has provided in the past.

• Windows 95/98, HP 3000, NT, Novell network client computers

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direct output to a Unix server which spools and manages print jobs. The designated print

server could just as well be an HP 3000 or IBM AS/400 as a Unix (or Linux) machine.

machine designated as the print job

4 TCP/IP Configuration

TCP/IP LineJet Print Server Configuration

This configuration procedure assumes you have an already existing network and TCP/IP attached to a Windows 95/98/NT, Unix, or other machine.

You will configure network printing by adding the necessary TCP/IP values to the LineJet Print Server and associating the Print Server as an output port for a Windows printer on a 95/98/NT client or server, or to a print queue or logical printer in Unix, AS/400

Before You Begin

1. You must obtain the IP address and subnet mask to be used for the LineJet Print Server. In addition, a gateway value may be needed. A gateway is a device that knows how to find other TCP/IP devices on other sections of the network that may need to know about the LineJet printer.

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, or HP 3000.

2. The NetBEUI/NetBIOS protocol may be used to define the network port for a Windows printer instance. (Use the following sequence: Start, Settings, Printers, Add, network printer, network path or queue name...) NetBEUI/NetBIOS does not route, which means you must use it on a single network segment, but this setup is ideal for a single network or a small network.

Chapter 4 TCP/IP LineJet Print Server Configuration

Creating Aliases

All TCP/IP systems provide a means to make multiple operations easy using an alias, which is a logical name to IP/MAC address association. This step is an important one in the Unix world if DNS (Domain Name Services) is being used, and can simplify the other environments as well.

hosts

Locate the

hosts

had a text editor and save it to the Windows directory.) Edit the file to add your new LineJet Printer, and save the file. Rebooting is not necessary.

Location of Windows 95/98 windows

NT windows/system32/drivers/etc Unix /etc HP 3000 host.net.sys

Example of entries in a

10.200.30.123 printer1

10.200.30.130 accounting

192.168.2.33 next_state

10.200.30.18 MIS

file. (If you are using Windows 95/98 and have never

file, you can create one easily using Notepad or any other

hosts

file:

hosts

file:

Note Make the names easy to remember but descriptively useful.

hosts

table is constructed as shown

In most Unix systems using DNS, a above. The file associate a MAC (hardware address) to an IP address in the In doing this, any individual client workstation only needs a single address entry, and that is the address of the DNS host, as a actually resolved by the DNS machine and returned to the client workstation. This means an administrator need only maintain one file for all to use, making updating central.

For peer to peer and small networks, using a local workstation can function in place of DNS.

nsswitch.conf

or its equivalent is then edited to

ping

hosts

to printer1 is

file.

hosts

table on each

Methods For Setting TCP/IP Values

Methods For Setting TCP/IP V alues

Methods available to set TCP/IP values vary based the operating environment. (See Table 3.)

Table 3. Available TCP/IP Setup Methods

Operating Environment arp bootp DHCP

Unix, HP 3000, Windows NT, OS/2 Windows 95/98 AS/400

Note *AS/400 can use bootp as of OS/400 v4.3

• arp. Easy to use but cannot be routed, so printer and host computer

must be on same network segment. Requires use of print server MAC.

• bootp. Workhorse method. Can be routed, allows assigning IP

address, subnet mask, gateway value in one step.

• DHCP. Easy in concept, poor choice for printers because printers

must always have the same IP values, but can be used to facilitate the location of print servers if the MAC value is known.

If you are unsure which method to use, you can use the front panel of the printer to set the TCP/IP values without a live network connection.

For bootp, arp, and NetBEUI/NetBIOS, the MAC address of the LineJet Print Server is required. If the LineJet Print Server is pre-installed, the MAC address can be obtained by using the LineJet printer diagnostic print test E-net Test Page, or by using the printer control panel to view the MAC Address value in the ETHERNET PARAMS configuration submenu (see your rear of the printer will show the MAC address, which reads

“00:80:72: or “ethernet address”.

User’s Guide

xx:yy:zz

for details). In addition, a label attached to the

”. This value is also known as the “hardware address”

äää

ää

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The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is useful to locate a print server. DHCP is not generally useful for using other than NetBEUI/ NetBIOS, as most queueing mechanisms need to know the static location (IP address) of a printer, and with each DHCP power on cycle will likely change.

Assign TCP/IP Values

Method 1: Using the Printer Co ntrol Panel

All of the basic TCP/IP values can be easily set and stored in the LineJet Print Server via the printer front panel, under the ETHERNET PARAMS menu. Refer to “Configuration Using the Printer Control Panel” on

page 21 Set the IP Address, Subnet Mask or Gateway Values, then press the ON

LINE key to store those values in the LineJet Print Server. These steps do not require the printer to be connected to your network.

After setting the TCP/IP values, connect the printer to the designated hub or switch port via UTP cable. With the LineJet printer powered on, use a

ping

for instructions.

to the assigned IP Address for the LineJet Print Server:

Note

• Windows 95/98/NT, OS/2. Open a DOS shell (or OS/2 window),

ping

type: above.

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

using the IP value you assigned

• AS/400. At a command prompt type:

ping ‘

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

’

(IP address must be in single quotes).

• Unix. At a terminal session command prompt, type:

ping

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.

If you made a

ping

the alias instead of having to remember the actual IP Address. Similarly, the alias can be substituted for the URL in telnet sessions or Web browser sessions.

If you receive a positive response “reply received from…”, then proceed. If you instead get a “destination unreachable” message, or a “no reply from...” message, recheck values and cables you have used.

hosts

table alias name entry (or set up DNS) you can

Assign TCP/IP Values

Once you have established a positive

use a browser to change or set items such as the “workgroup” name to match that of your client network, or to change other values or names or check printer status. To do this, open your browser, and in the URL line enter the IP Address of the LineJet Print Server, and press ENTER. When the LineJet Web Page displays, click on “Configuration”. When prompted for a user name and ID, enter ENTER a second time for a blank password. You may now change the workgroup name and other values.

If your web browser is set to use a proxy (or you don’t know), use a telnet command session order to finish your setup using store and set commands (refer to Chapter 13, “Commands”).

Use the following example of a telnet session to change the Windows workgroup name in the LineJet Print Server from the default of

Acme

“workgroup” to “ For Windows 95/98/NT or OS/2, open a DOS window. For AS/400, start

from a command prompt. For Unix, start from a terminal session prompt:

telnet

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

” to match your company setup.

ping

response, you may wish to

root

, press ENTER, and press

> login

> user ‘root’ > anything > welcome root user > store pserver smb workgroup

(default user name for configuration)

(default is no password)

(sample response)

Acme

> ok > reset

(print server will need about 30 seconds to reset)

session disconnected

You should now be able to browse the LineJet Print Server in “Network Neighborhood”, which will display as having resources d1prn, d2prn, d3prn, d4prn.

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• The TCP/IP values are not stored in the printer configuration, so it is

not necessary to use the printer configuration menu for the above.

• If the printer is attached to your network via UTP cable, and you

entered a gateway value, then executing the printer diagnostic test, E-net Test Page will verify your settings and execute a

gateway (a “good” response is “gw-IP is alive” ) which assures you of a functioning network connection (cable is good, connection is functional, values are correct, all that remains is setting up printing). To run the E-net Test Page test, see your

Method 2: Setting TCP/IP Values Using A Network

Start with the printer powered off. Have the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway values re ady .

For arp assignment, the syntax is:

arp -s

Example using Windows 95/98/NT:

ipaddress MAC_address

On a DOS command prompt enter

arp -s 192.168.20.20 00-80-72-09-00-5F

(set the static arp value; be certain to replace the IP Address of this example with a valid one of your own)

list arp -a

(to ensure you have the “static entry”)

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ping

to the

Example using Unix (not AIX):

On a command prompt enter

arp -s 192.168.20.20 00:80:72:09:00:5F

(set the static arp value; be certain to replace the IP Address of this example with a valid one of your own)

Example using AIX:

On a command prompt enter

arp -s ether 192.168.20.20 00:80:72:09:00:5F

(set the static arp value; be certain to replace the IP Address of this example with a valid one of your own)

Windows uses hyphens to separate the values in the MAC address, Unix and others use colons.

Assign TCP/IP Values

Now power the printer up. Wait a minute or more after power up for the LineJet Print Server to obtain the address above.

ping

Test by issuing the command If you do not get a positive

and check that the printer is on the same “wire” as you are (same IP address range, different in only the value after the last period). Check that you did not accidentally use the same IP address you or someone else is using. If so, at a DOS prompt use the command: to delete the erroneous entry and then create the corrected value.

If you do get a positive the LineJet Print Server after first removing the static arp entry to avoid conflict. You may do this by either telnet or a web browser:

ping

response, proceed to store this value into

IP_address

response, check your arp table entry,

arp -d

IP_address

At a DOS prompt use the command: your own IP Address value in place of this one) to delete the static arp entry.

Telnet

Using a DOS window (or a third party tool capable of a telnet session), use the following:

telnet login: root password: welcome root user>

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx or hosts_table_name

(default)

(no password is default)

(ignore warning messages about differences)

store TCP/IP 1 addr from current list TCP/IP

subnet address is incorrect, use the following command to modify it)

(you will see your IP address and a subnet address. If the

store TCP/IP 1 mask 255.255.255.0

place of this one) If you have a gateway value, enter it now using the following commands:

store TCP/IP add default router

(following this step, in a minute or so you should be able to ping

reset

the print server)

arp -d 192.168.20.20

(save the arp assigned value)

(enter your mask value in

gateway_value

(with

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Web Browser

Initiate the Web browser and enter the IP Address or in the URL line.

Click on Configuration.

root

example, clicking on Submit when ready. The final step is to click on System Administration, and Reset Adapter to store the values. Be sure to delete the static arp entry before this last step: at a DOS prompt use the command in place of this one) to delete the static arp entry.

Note Windows 95/98 pre-winsoc2 TCP/IP has a bug in which an arp entry will

not be created unless a valid arp entry already exists in the arp table on the client you are using. The easiest way to accomplish this is to your own workstation in the DOS window, and then use the command

arp -a

using the

to view the arp table to ensure you have a valid arp entry before

, no password.

arp -d 192.168.20.20

arp -s

command.

(with your own IP Address value

hosts

table name

ping

Using BOOTP

BOOTP allows you to dynamically assign an IP address to the LineJet Print Server upon bootup. In addition, the BOOTP server can provide additional details like a default router/gateway address. To configure the LineJet Print Server with its TCP/IP settings using BOOTP:

1. On your BOOTP server, make an entry in the /etc/bootptab file for the LineJet Print Server.

Syntax:

LineJetIPname

netmask

:sm=

homedirectory

:hd= :bf=null:\

defaultgateway

:gw= :ht=ethernet:\

ethernetaddress

:ha=

ipaddress

:ip=

Using BOOTP

:ts=

timeserver

:to=

timezone

Example:

spike:\ :sm=255.255.255.0:\ :hd=/usr/null:\ :bf=null:\ :gw=192.75.11.1:\ :ht=ethernet:\ :ha=008072070060:\ :ip=192.75.11.9:\ :ts=192.75.11.7:\ :to=25200:

2. Turn the LineJet Print Server on so that it immediately sends out a BOOTP request. Wait one minute to allow the IP address assignment process to complete. You should see the STAT LED, on the LineJet Print Server interface, slow down indicating it knows about an IP address to use.

3. Try to “

station to see if it can be seen on your network.

Note You will be able to communicate with the LineJet Print Server from

network stations on different subnets if the print server has been told about its default router/gateway in the BOOTP response from the BOOTP server.

ping” the LineJet Print Server IP address from a network

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5 HP 3000 Configuration

Overview

This chapter details a complete HP 3000 configuration setup. With the release of MPE/iX version 5.5 and higher, it is now possible to

use the spooler on the HP3000 to control printing on devices attached to a network. 90166, Edition 5, Sept. 1998 or later) and

MPE/iX Internet Services

to assist you in this configuration.

The Native Mode Spooler Reference Manual

(HP P/N 32650-90835) are essential references

Configuring and Managing

(HP P/N 32650-

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HP 3000 LineJet Print Server Configuration

Follow the instructions below to configure printing to a LineJet Print

Server by using TCP/IP print to socket, sometimes referred to as “native tcpip mode”. The configuration parameters are set via entries in the file

npconfig (npconfig.pub.sys

1. If you have not already done so, use program

(sysgen.pub.sys)

descriptions. Create one logical device for each LineJet Printer you wish to add:

a. log in as b. enter the command c. at the > prompt, enter d. enter the command

MANAGER.SYS

io> ad ldev=xx;id=HPTCPJD;path=NONE

HPTCPJD

e. enter the

2. Identify the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway value to be used for each LineJet Print Server. These values are necessary for any network printing. Often, only the IP address value will vary from printer to printer.

You can assign these values to the LineJet Print Server by entering the values in the printer control panel (see page 21), or by using the

bootpd

Managing MPE/iX Internet Services

entry in the are adding. For example:

is the HP-supplied logical network device type.

(where

is the logical device number you chose in step d.)

process as described in chapter 4 of

bootp

printer1: ht=ether: ha=00807209

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

sm=

: gw=

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

sysgen

to add the necessary logical device

:run sysgen.pub.sys

to start the I/O configurator

configuration command to view the addition

Configuring and

. If you use

configuration file for each LineJet Print Server you

yyyy

: ip=

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

bootpd

, create an

Note

Be sure to replace the mask and gateway mask values you are using.

xxx

fields with the correct IP Address, subnet

In this example, the ha value is the MAC address of the LineJet Print

yyyy

Server being added. Replace MAC address for the individual print server. If the LineJet Print Server is pre-installed, the MAC address can be obtained by using the LineJet printer diagnostic print test E-net Test Page, or by using the printer control panel to view the MAC Address value in the ETHERNET PARAMS configuration submenu (see your for details). In addition, a label attached to the rear of the printer will

show the MAC address, which reads “00:80:72:

Note You may use the LineJet Printer Manager to manage your LineJet

printers, but not on the HP 3000. See the

for complete information on the program.

Guide

3. Configure the printer so the active emulation is PCL, PCL/PGL, or PCL/VGL, depending on your printer software. This configuration should also be set as the printer’s power up configuration. The spooler utilizes PJL (Printer Job Language commands) to interact with the printer. Page level recovery (silent run) also requires this ability.

4. Log into the LineJet Print Server using a telnet session. You can use telnet on your HP 3000, or another workstation with TCP/IP installed (such as Windows, etc.), or via a web browser session. Use the following commands to establish a reverse communication channel for PJL to function:

with the last four digits of the

User’s Guide

xx:yy:zz

LineJet Printer Manager User’s

”.

telnet

(example:

NOTE: The

table entry (with the in the host file of the HP 3000.

b. log in as user name

name and password you may have stored in the adapter).

set dest d1prn backchannel prn

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

telnet

save list dest exit

telnet

telnet 192.192.192.192

host_name

command will only work if the host's

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

root

, no password (or by using the user

(this will allow you to see your change)

host_name

telnet LineJet1

format has been defined

)

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5. Create or modify the the system file

For each logical network printer that points to a physical LineJet Print Server using the entries (assume a logical device 201 has been set in

201 ( network_address =

npconfig

npconfig.samp

npconfig

file entries, make the following minimum

file. As a starting point, you can use

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

sysgen

tcp_port_number = 9100 pjl_supported = true snmp_enabled = false )

The entry

6. The

;start

needed to the file it is not necessary to restart the HP 3000, only the spooler. Stop the spooler by using a restart it using one of the commands described above.

If you have other HP LaserJet printers already configured, and are using a global with the LineJet line matrix printers, create a separate setup file which is empty to override the global entries. This may be required since the LineJet printer uses PCL Level II, which is a minimal set of PCL, and the typical HP 3000 global setup file may contain PCL commands beyond those in PCL II. This will not affect your ability to use the LineJet printer effectively. Refer to

snmp_enabled = false

npconfig

setup_file

file is read each time the printer commands

startspool

entry, and you experience font or other difficulties

The Native Mode Spooler Reference Manual.

must be entered as shown.

spooler

are used, meaning if corrections are

stopspool

command, then

Do not use entry appropriate for a LineJet printer and will result in problems.

To avoid spool/job start, stop, and resume problems, please refer to the sections in chapter 3 of

titled “Operating a Network Printer” and “Spooler Processes and Network Printing”. Appendix C of the same manual contains useful information on silent run.

npconfig

Use banner or trailer pages. Default value is “false”.

jam_recovery = true

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entries

banner_header

, as this command is not

and

banner_trailer

for

6 Windows Configuration

Overview

This chapter details a complete Windows configuration setup including:

1. Identifying the LineJet Print Server on the network using TCP/IP as the underlying protocol

2. Configuring the LineJet Print Server 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 LineJet Print Server card supports network printing under Windows environments by using TCP/IP. In a Windows NT used as the network protocol whereas with Windows 95



, NetBIOS over TCP/IP is used.

98 Figure 5 shows two of the most common Windows setups you will see

with the LineJet Print Server. 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 LineJet Print Server.



setup, pure TCP/IP is



or Windows

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Win 95

Win 95 Win 95

Win 95

NT Server

IP Router

Figure 5. Windows Integration

Windows LineJet Prin t Server 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 LineJet Print Server in a Windows environment and mentions some of the more common optional settings available.

Mandatory

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

Optional

Additional settings, like routing entries, can be configured. This allows communication across subnets when no other router exists.

Configuration of the LineJet Print Server can be done from the printer control panel, Web browser, or host commands. To configure these

options, see “Configuration Tools” on page 21.

Communicating Across Routers

Since Windows environments rely on TCP/IP to communicate with the LineJet Print Server, crossing routers becomes an issue.

After following one of the LineJet Print Server configuration methods mentioned, you will most likely only be able to communicate with the print server from the same subnet. This means any hosts across a router will not be able to see your LineJet Print Server. In order for hosts across a router to see your LineJet Print Server, it is best to store a default router/ gateway within the print server so that any packets destined for another subnet get forwarded to this router automatically. The router (or series of routers) can then take over ensuring the packets get to their final destination on another subnet on your network.

Note

To configure a default router/gateway within the LineJet Print Server:

1. Load a Web browser on your Windows station and direct it to the URL

http://

“

http://192.75.11.9/networkConf.html”).

“

If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in “ and press ENTER at the password prompt since there is no password by default.

2. At the “Network Configuration” HTML form that displays, click in the first field below the “Gateway” heading and type in the IP address of the default router/gateway for the LineJet Print Server subnet.

3. Click on the SUBMIT button when done and physically repower the print server to make the new settings take effect.

LineJetIPaddress

/networkConf.html” (e.g.

root” for the ID

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Changing Workgrou p Names

Windows environments define groups of related computers as

“workgroups.” By default, the LineJet Print Server belongs to the workgroup called “WORKGROUP”. However, you may want to change this to suit your network better. To do this:

1. Load a Web browser on your Windows station and direct it to the URL

http://

“

http://192.75.11.9/networkConf.html”).

“

LineJetIPaddress

/networkConf.html” (e.g.

Note

If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in “ and press ENTER at the password prompt since there is no password by default.

2. At the “Network Configuration” HTML form that displays, search for the “Windows (NetBIOS TCP/IP)” section and highlight the “Workgroup Name” fiel d.

3. Type in the new workgroup name for the LineJet Print Server.

4. Click on the SUBMIT button when done and physically repower the print server to make the new settings take effect.

root” for the ID

Changing Destination Names

When defining some printers within Windows environments, the LineJet Print Server requires that you specify a pre-defined destination rather than any name you would like. For example, when creating a new printer under Windows NT, you are presented with a screen similar to Figure 6.

Figure 6. Windows NT Print Setup Dialogue Box

Changing Destination Names

The first field requires the IP address for the LineJet Print Server and the second field must be filled in with a valid destination from the print server (e.g. d1prn). Otherwise, LPR will not be able to access the printer. Table 4 outlines the default destinations to choose from.

Table 4. LineJet Print Server Default Destinations

Destination Mapped I/O Port

d1prn PRN d2prn PRN d3prn PRN d4prn PRN

This name can be changed to something more meaningful using the builtin HTML forms. To do this:

1. Load a Web browser on your Windows station and direct it to the URL

http://

“

http://192.75.11.9/destConf.html”).

“

LineJetIPaddress

/destConf.html” (e.g.

Note

If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in “ and press ENTER at the password prompt since there is no password by default.

2. At the “Print Path Configuration” HTML form that displays, select a destination link from the top of the page to bring up the appropriate destination form. By default, you should see a line near the top of the form showing the destinations listed in Table 4.

3. Once the desired destination HTML form displays, highlight the “Name” field and type in the new name for this destination.

4. Click on the SUBMIT button when done and physically repower the print server to make the new setting take effect.

root” for the ID

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Windows Host Configuration

This section covers Windows NT and Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and Printronix Printing System (PPS) new printer setups.

Windows NT 3.51 Host Setup

To configure a new printer on a Windows NT 3.51 station:

1. Open the “Control Panel.”

2. Double click on “Printers.”

3. Select “Create a Printer” from the “Printer” menu to display the dialogue box in Figure 7.

Figure 7. Create a Printer Dialogue Box

4. Define a name to represent this print setup and select the appropriate driver for the printer that will be used in this setup. For printer driver choose “generic text” or Epson “FX1050” or “Proprinter” based on print need.

5. Under the “Print To” field, select “Other...”

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup

6. Select “LPR Port” from the list that displays and click OK to bring up a dialogue box similar to the one found in Figure 8.

Figure 8. Add LPR Compatible Printer Dialogue Box

7. Type in the IP address or host name of the LineJet Print Server in the first field.

8. Type in the name of a pre-defined destination/queue on the LineJet Print Server in the second field.

Note This name must be a name of an existing destination/queue on the

LineJet Print Server and it must be lowercase by default. You will probably use “

d1prn”.

9. Click OK when done specifying these two fields.

You now have a new network printer which relies on the standard TCP/IP print protocol, LPD, to print remotely to a printer with the LineJet Print Server.

Windows NT 4.0 Hos t Setu p

This installation procedure assumes that the LineJet Print Server adapter is configured with the correct IP address, subnet mask and gateway (if

ping

required). In addition, the administrator can “ LineJet Print Server adapter from the server console.

If this is not the case, use the printer front panel to configure the LineJet Print Server adapter before proceeding.

1. Select “Settings:Printers” from the “Start” menu.

2. Double click on the “Add Printer” icon. The “Add Printer Wizard” window is displayed.

” and telnet to the

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3. Select “My Computer”.

4. At the next window, click on “Add Port ...”.

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup

5. Double click on “LPR Port”. If LPR Port is not listed it means that Microsoft TCP/IP Printing service is not installed.

6. In the “Name or address of server providing lpd:” box, enter the IP address of the LineJet Print Server adapter. In the “Name of printer or print queue on that server:” box, enter d1prn.

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7. Select the “Generic/Text only” printer driver or install the LineJet driver. The generic driver is good for troubleshooting installation problems. The network administrator can always go back and install the LineJet driver at a later time.

8. In the “Printer Name” box, enter a name for this printer.

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup

9. Determine if the printer is shared with other network users. If it is shared, the share name and the operating system must be selected.

10. Print a Windows test page.

11. If there are any problems during or after installation, see “Windows

NT 4.0 Host Setup Problems” on page 62.

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Windows 95 Host Setup

To configure a new printer on a Windows 95 station:

1. Select “Settings:Printers” from the “Start” menu.

2. Double click on the “Add Printer” icon.

3. Select “Network Printer” from the second window of the “Add Printer” wizard that loaded.

4. At the next window, click on BROWSE to help fill in the network path of this printer.

5. At the “Browse for Printer” dialogue box that displays, double click on the appropriate workgroup containing the LineJet Print Server. By default, the print server falls under the workgroup, “WORKGROUP.”

6. Continue searching the network until you see the LineJet Print Server name, “M_ print server Ethernet address found when a configuration is printed.

7. Once you see the LineJet Print Server, double click on it to display a list of pre-defined destinations/queues to choose from.

xxxxxx

”, where “

xxxxxx

” equals the last six digits of the

8. Select a destination/queue that will use “

9. Click OK once you have selected a destination.

10. Back at the network path window, select NEXT since this path should now be filled in for you.

11. At the next window, select the appropriate print driver and click on NEXT.

12. Fill in a name for this new network printer at the next window and decide if you want this to be the default printer. This printer name can be anything you would like as long as it is unique.

13. When prompted for a test page, select either “Yes” or “No” depending on the state of the attached printer and click on FINISH.

Windows may ask for a disk or CD-ROM to load the appropriate printer driver to complete this new printer setup.

There should now be a new printer icon within the “Printers” folder. This new network printer relies on NetBIOS over TCP/IP as the underlying protocol to print to the LineJet Print Server.

d1prn”.

Printronix Printing System (PPS) Host Setup

To configure a PPS LPR port for a printer on a Windows station, you will need to:

1. Insert the diskette labeled “PPS” into the floppy drive.

2. Load the File Manager or WinFile and look under the floppy drive for a PPS ZIP file.

3. Double click on the PPS ZIP file to extract all files within it to a directory on the Windows station.

4. Once extracted to a directory, find the “Setup” file and double click on this to load the InstallShield Wizard.

5. Answer the prompts throughout the wizard and select “Yes” to restart your computer at the end.

6. Once your computer is rebooted, open the “Settings:Printers” folder to view your existing printers.

Note PPS will only work with an existing printer. Therefore, if you do not have

an existing printer that you can alter, create one now using any port settings you would like. These will be changed in the following steps.

7. Select the printer that you want to use with PPS and click the right mouse button to bring up a sub-menu.

8. Select “Properties” from this menu to display the current settings for this printer.

9. Click on the “Details” tab to display the printer port settings.

10. Click on the ADD PORT button.

11. At the “Add Port” dialogue box that displays, click on the button labeled “Other.”

12. Click on “TCP/IP Printer Port” within this “Other” list.

13. At the next dialogue box that displays, fill in the host name or IP address of the LineJet Print Server in the first field.

14. Fill in a valid TCP port number on the LineJet Print Server in the second field. The choice is

4400 or 9100 for PRN.

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15. Click OK when done to return to the “Details” window. You should now see something relating to “PPS Port” within the “Print to the following port:” field.

16. Click OK to close this printer properties window.

You now have a new network printer which relies on PPS to print remotely to a printer off of the LineJet Print Server.

Windows 3.1 Host Setup

If you are running Windows 3.1 stations on your network, you will need to rely on either TCP/IP or IPX to print to the LineJet Print Server. If IPX is used, you will have a print queue defined on a Novell file server which your Windows 3.1 stations will send their print jobs to. The LineJet Print Server will then service this print queue as either a PSERVER or an RPRINTER. Please see Chapter 5, “Novell Configuration” for further details.

If you want to rely on TCP/IP, you will need a third party TCP stack loaded onto your Windows station since TCP/IP support did not automatically come with Windows until the introduction of Windows NT and Windows

95. You may also be running a third party stack if you decided not to use

a Microsoft operating system. Some common TCP stacks are FTP Software's

Chameleon, and Frontier Technologies' allow your Windows 3.1 station to communicate with other TCP/IP devices. This means you can send print jobs to the LineJet Print Server as well.



SuperTCP. In each case, they

OnNet, NetManager's

The most common print method offered with Windows TCP stacks is LPR/LPD, a multi-platform remote printing protocol used on everything from PCs to mainframes. The LPR print setup is very simplistic, involving only two parameters:

1. LineJet Print Server IP address. The IP address or host name of the print server you want to print to.

2. LineJet Print Server destination/queue. A pre-defined name on the print server telling the device which I/O port to send the jobs to. The standard name for the PRN port is “ case sensitive and by default, all names are lowercase.

d1prn”. This destination name is

LineJet Print Server Card Cannot Be Found on the Network

Windows Troubleshooting Tips

This section provides information on possible solutions to some standard configuration errors. If you require technical support, please have as much of the following information as you can available when you call:

1. What level of software are you running?

2. What type of attachment do you have?

3. What is your host operating system?

4. Give a detailed description of the problem.

5. How often, and when, does the problem occur?

6. Give a detailed description of your network and the components attached.

Please follow these tips to determine what the problem may be with your LineJet Print Server configuration.

LineJet Print Server Ca rd Cannot Be Found on the Network

• Have you assigned the LineJet Print Server a unique and valid IP

address which corresponds with the other IP addresses on your network? For example, are you sure no other device is using this IP address?

• Are you sure you are trying to talk to the LineJet Print Server from a

Windows station on the same subnet? Currently, the print server can only be seen locally unless you configured a routing entry earlier.

• If you look at the back of the printer, is the STAT LED flashing once a

second or is it quicker than that? A slower, once-a-second rate tells you that the print server is in fact configured with an IP address. A faster rate says it knows nothing about this so you may need to try the configuration proces s agai n.

• Have you confirmed that the network connection to the LineJet Print

Server is working correctly? Trying different network cables and locations will help narrow down the problem.

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HTML Configuration Forms Will Not Display

• Can yo u “ping” the LineJet Print Server from your Windows station?

If not, please refer to “LineJet Print Server Card Cannot Be Found on the Network” above.

• Have you used the correct URL for the LineJet Print Server home

page? It should be “

http://192.75.11.9”).

(e.g. “

http://

Errors Occur when Defining an LPR Printer

• Can you “ping” the LineJet Print Server from your Windows NT

station? If not, please refer to “LineJet Print Server Card Cannot Be Found on the Network” above.

• Did you specify the correct IP address or host name for the LineJet

Print Server in the first field of the “Add LPR Compatible Printer” box?

• Did you specify a valid destination/queue on the LineJet Print Server

in the second field of the “Add LPR Compatible Printer” dialogue box? If so, did you also enter it in lowercase letters?

LineJetIPaddress

”

• LPR is available only on Windows NT, not on Windows 95 or 98

(unless a third party software is added).

Can Not Browse th e LineJet Prin t Server Card on the Network

• Have you looked under the right Windows workgroup? By default, the

LineJet Print Server will be found under “WORKGROUP.”

• Are you able to browse other Windows stations and devices on the

network from this same station?

• Has this Windows station been given enough time to update its

registry so it can see this newly added workgroup device? Sometimes Windows stations can take considerable time, depending on the size of the network.

Printer Errors when Printing or No Output

• Is there a large job currently printing taking up all of the printer

resources? Usually when printing from Windows 95 stations, a busy printer can cause Windows to display a printer error message. This is because it demands immediate printer attention rather than holding the data until the printer is ready again. The best way around this is to use a central spooling station like an NT server.

• Have you tried restarting the spooler under “Control Panel:Services”?

Sometimes this is needed to get printing started.

Note As a last resort, you may want to reboot the Windows station. Sometimes

this is the only option to completely clear this situation. The LineJet Print Server usually has nothing to do with this problem.

TCP/IP Access Problem

If you can “ browse, Telnet, or print to the printer through the LineJet Print Server, there may be an incorrect entry in the TCP access list. In order for this workstation to use the LineJet Print Server interface in this case, one of two things must happen.

1. The TCP list must have an entry added to grant access to this workstation.

2. All entries must be deleted from the TCP list to grant all workstations/ hosts access to the above TCP services.

To view the current access list: Use the printer control panel to access the configuration menu (see the

User’s Guide

DIAGNOSTICS/Printer Tests menu choose the E-net Test Page. When

the page prints, look under the “TCP ACCESS TABLE” section for the TCP access list entries.

To add/delete a TCP access list entry, refer to “TCP Access Lists” on page 181.

ping

” the printer from a workstation, but you cannot Web

for configuration menu information). From the

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Note When the following procedure is used, the TCP access list will be cleared

but all IP addresses will need to be entered again after the procedure is complete.

To reset all TCP/IP values to the factory defaults when access is impossible:

1. Obtain a printer configuration printout using the control panel. See the

User’s Guide

2. Power off the printer.

3. On the Print Server Interface, place SWITCH 2 in the down position.

4. Power on the printer and wait for the ONLINE state.

5. On the Print Server Interface, place SWITCH 2 in the up position.

6. From a workstation attached to this network segment, create an ARP entry. The LineJet Print Server IP address and hardware or MAC address are needed. At the workstation enter:

arp -s < ping <

7. Try to “

ipaddress

seen on your network. If the interface does not respond, verify you are on the same network segment as the printer and that the ARP entry was created.

for configuration menu information.

ipaddress

> <

MACaddress

ping

” this IP address to see if the LineJet Print Server can be

8. Telnet into the Print Server using the same IP address as above. Log in as root with no password.

9. At the system prompt, enter:

store tcpip from default config http on save reset

Note This will reset all TCP/IP settings to factory default and reset the LineJet

Print Server.

Web Browser/HTTP Problem

10. Power the printer off and then back on.

11. Set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway parameters to the desired values.

12. If Web browser access does not work, Telnet into the LineJet Print Server as root. Enter the following command:

config http on

If you are still experiencing difficulty accessing or browsing the printer, contact technical support for further assistance.

Web Browser/HTTP Problem

In some cases you may not be able to browse the printer web page simply because the LineJet Print Server HTTP may be turned off.

ping

If you can not “ IP Address, subnet mask, and default gateway are set correctly by checking the Ethernet Parameters menu from the operator panel. See the

User’s Guide

” the LineJet Print Server IP address, make sure the

for configuration menu information.

ping

If you can “ the web pages, perform the following procedure to verify the LineJet Print Server HTTP is turned on.

1. Telnet into the Print Server and log in as root with no password.

2. At the system prompt enter the following commands:

” the LineJet Print Server IP address but can not access

config http on save reset

3. After approximately 30 seconds, point your browser to the Print Server IP address. The printer web pages should now be accessible.

If you are still experiencing difficulty accessing or browsing the printer, contact technical support for further assistance.

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Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup Problems

The installation procedure covered earlier in this chapter assumes that the LineJet Print Server adapter is configured with the correct IP address, subnet mask and gateway (if required), and that the administrator can

ping

” and telnet to the LineJet Print Server adapter from the server

“

not

console. If this is LineJet Print Server adapter before proceeding.

The LineJet Print Server installation for Windows NT 4.0 also requires “Microsoft TCP/IP Printing” service on the server. To install this service, click on the Network icon in the Control Panel and click on the “Services” tab. Click on “Add Service” and select “Microsoft TCP/IP printing”.

• Are you logged in as the “Administrator”?

This installation requires administrator privileges.

• “LPR port” is not listed in step 5.

Cancel the installa tion and instal l Microsof t TCP/I P printin g servic e on the server.

the case, use the printer front panel to configure the

• LPR configuration warning during step 6.

The Ethernet cable is not plugged in, or printer is not turned on. This message is a communication failure between the NT server and the LineJet Print Server card. Check cabling, IP address settings, gateway, etc.

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup Problems

• Test page does not print or prints incorrectly.

1. Is the printer online? Re-send test page.

2. The print queue name in step 6 should be “d1prn”; however, the

name can be changed. To verify the queue names, print an Ethernet Test Page. Refer to your

3. The Printronix NT print driver requires P-Series emulation active

on the printer. The Generic/Text driver should print in any printer emulation.

4. Delete then re-install Microsoft TCP/IP Print service on the

server.

User’s Guide

for information.

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7 Unix Configuration

Overview

This chapter details a complete Unix setup including:

1. Configuring the LineJet Print Server with its mandatory TCP/IP settings (i.e. IP address and subnet mask).

2. Configuring the Unix host station with a new printer.

Unix Environment Description

The LineJet Print Server supports network printing under various TCP/IP environments including all variations of Unix. Printing can come from multiple hosts directly or through central spooling machines. Figure 9 illustrates this.

Chapter 7 Unix Environment Description

XTerm

Linux

Solaris

Ultrix

SparcStation SunOS 4.1.1

SCO

XTerm

Figure 9. Unix Integration

OSF/1

IRIX

IP Router

HP-UX

Unix LineJet Print Ser ver Configuration

There are mandatory settings needed before the print server can be detected on the network, as well as some additional optional settings. This section offers alternative methods for configuring your LineJet Print Server and mentions some of the more common optional settings available.

Mandatory

The LineJet Print Server must be assigned TCP/IP values of IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Value (if required) before setting up and establishing print queues and logical Unix printers. Refer to Chapter 4,

“TCP/IP Configuration”.

Mandatory

Additionally, the file known to the Unix workstation being set up) must be updated to include the IP Address and logical name for the LineJet Print Server, or a DNS server needs to be set with this information so that the Unix print daemons (software processes) can communicate with the physical LineJet Print Server.

etc/hosts

on the Unix system (or the DNS server

Optional

Additional settings, like routing entries, can be configured allowing for communication across subnets.

Configuration of the LineJet Print Server can be done from the control panel or through host commands. To configure these options, see “Configuration Tools” on page 21.

Chapter 7 Unix LineJet Print Server Configuration

Communicating Across Routers

Since Unix environments rely on TCP/IP to communicate with the LineJet Print Server, crossing routers becomes an issue.

After following one of the LineJet Print Server configuration methods mentioned (other than the BOOTP method), you will most likely only be able to communicate with the print server from the same subnet. This means any host across a router will not be able to see your LineJet Print Server. In order to communicate across a router, it is best to store a default router/gateway within the print server so that any packets destined for another subnet get forwarded to this router automatically. The router (or series of routers) can then take over ensuring the packets get to their final destination on another subnet on your network.

To configure a default router/gateway within the LineJet Print Server:

1. Load a Web browser on your Unix station and direct it to the URL

http://

“

http://192.75.11.9/networkConf.html”).

“

LineJetIPaddress

/networkConf.html” (e.g.

Note

root

If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in “ and press ENTER at the password prompt since there is no default password.

3. Click on the SUBMIT button when done and physically repower the print server to make sure the new setting is in effect.

” for the ID

Unix Host Configuration

There may be times when you would prefer to or have to perform the manual setup steps for a new printer definition. There may also be times when you require a less common print solution such as direct socket capabilities. This section covers these additional setups.

Manual System V Host Setup

This setup involves any Unix operating system using System V print spooling (e.g. SCO, Solaris interface file is used for each defined printer and in the case of any System V print setup involving a LineJet Print Server, the RSHD protocol is used to transfer data from the host to the print server.

To manually configure a new System V printer on a Unix station, create a dummy device file that acts as a locking mechanism between contending print jobs.

Syntax:

touch /dev/

where

LineJet name

portname

Example:

LineJetname.portname

is one of its four I/O ports.



, HP-UX, DG/UX, etc.). This means an

is the host or IP name of the print server and

touch /dev/spike.prn

Manual LPR/LPD Host Setup

The LineJet Print Server also supports Unix operating systems which follow a BSD print system (e.g. SunOS 4.1.x). This means a printcap file is used to define all printers available on the host and interface scripts are not commonly used. Instead, LPR/LPD printers are defined.

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To manually configure an LPR/LPD printer on a BSD Unix system:

1. Define an entry for this new printer within the printcap file, /etc/ printcap.

Syntax:

printername:

:sh:pw#80:mx#0:\

LineJetname

:rm= :rp=

LineJetdestination

:lp=:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lpd/ :lf=/usr/spool/lpd/ :af=/usr/spool/lpd/

where

printername LineJetname LineJetdestination

device. Example:

LPQ1000: :sh:pw#80:mx#0:\ :rm=spike:\ :rp=d1prn:\ :lp=:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lpd/ LPQ1000:\ :lf=/usr/spool/lpd/ LPQ1000/log:\ :af=/usr/spool/lpd/ LPQ1000/acct:

2. Create the spool directory specified by the “sd=” entry in the printcap

entry for this printer.

is any name you would like to give to this new printer,

is the host or IP name of the print server, and

is one of the pre-defined destinations/queues on the

printername printername printername

:\ /log:\ /acct:

Example:

touch /usr/spool/lpd/ LPQ1000

3. Create the log and account files specified by the “

entries in the printcap entry for this printer.

Example:

touch /usr/spool/lpd/LPQ1000/log touch /usr/spool/lpd/LPQ1000/acct

lf=

” and “

af=

”

Manual LPR/LPD Host Setup

4. Change permissions and ownership on the spool directory and everything within it.

Example:

chmod -R g+rwX,o+rX /usr/spool/lpd/ LPQ1000 chmod -R daemon.daemon /usr/spool/lpd/ LPQ1000

5. Start the printer daemon for this new printer.

Example:

lpc start LPQ1000

You now have a new printer which relies on LPR/LPD to print to a LineJet Print Server printer. Use the following command to test printing:

Syntax:

lpr

-printername filename

Example:

lpr -LPQ1000 /etc/hosts

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Direct Printing

FTP printing

The LineJet Print Server contains four logical printers (destinations) labeled as d1prn through d4prn. For FTP printing, establish an FTP session, followed by a be PCL both printable and suitable for the printer emulation. Straight text is useable in all cases.

Example: Type the commands as shown, followed by the enter key. Assume the file

you want to print is

ftp

no DNS, in the local for the LineJet Print Server) at the user prompt, type at the password prompt, press ENTER (default password for blank until you change it)



-II, Epson, or Proprinter, be sure the file you

MyLineJet (MyLineJet

cd dest/d1prn put /etc/inetd.conf quit

put

/etc/inetd.conf

/etc/hosts

to the

dest

. Since the printer emulation can

put

, which is a simple text file.

needs to be a ping-able DNS name, or if

file, or it can be a dotted IP Address

root

to print is

root

Note

If the file you want to print is a binary file, enter the command

put

the

command.

bin

before

Spooled Printing

Remote shell printing

The LineJet Print Server is BSD capable, and has an internal lp daemon. Each Unix system has a remote shell function which can be used to

rsh

access this process: Sun, etc. is

; UX is

remsh

; AIX is

rcmd

For example, printing the file to the second logical

remsh

You may also use this form:

MyLineJet

dest

lp -d d2prn < /etc/indetd.conf

cat /etc/inetd.conf | remsh

In this form of printing the printer status will be fed back as to on/off line.

/etc/inetd.conf

in the LineJet Print Server:

MyLineJet

on an HP-UX system

lp -d d2prn

Spooled Printing

Printing Setup on HP-UX

Method 1, SAM

A simple way to set up printing on HP-UX is using SAM, the system administration tool.

1. At command prompt in a terminal session, start SAM.

2. Double click on Printers/Plotters.

3. Under Actions choose Add Remote Printer.

4. In the entry panel that opens, make the following entrys (remember Unix is case sensitive, so d1prn is not the same as D1PRN):

a. For Printer Name, enter anything you want. This is actually the

Unix Queue name; example, “Accounting”.

b. For Remote System Name, enter the DNS/pingable name;

example, “MyLineJe t”.

c. For Remote Printer Name, enter a dest on the LineJet; example,

“d1prn”.

d. Accept defaults for Remote Cancel model and Remote Status

model.

e. Check the box next to “Remote Printer is on a BSD system”.

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f. Click on OK.

5. You will be asked if you want to add the new printer to HP Vue, this is optional. Other optional choices include making this the system printer and allowing anyone to cancel a job.

6. Test your new printer by either a command line print:

lp -d Accounting /etc/inetd.conf

or, via an application which can be directed to a selected printer.

Method 2, Command Line

The following procedure requires root privlege.

1. Assume a print queue (aka Unix printer). Quality is desired.

2. DNS/IP Address name of LineJet Print Server is MyLineJet.

3. The dest d4prn is to be used on the LineJet Print Server.

4. The default BSD interface file rmodel on the HP-UX system will be used.

5. Issue the following commands (in order shown):

lpshut lpadmin -pQuality -mrmodel -v/dev/null -ormMyLineJet

-orpd4prn -ob3 lpsched accept Quality enable Quality

(stops the print scheduler)

(sets up queue)

(restarts print scheduler)

(allows queue to accept jobs) (allows queue to pass jobs)

Explanation of command line:

-m

indicates model

indicates use

-v

-orm

is name of remote Print Perver

-orp

is name of remote printer on remote Print Server

-ob3

declares remote Print Server is a BSD type

Other useful commands are

6. You can now do a test print:

rmodel

is to be associated with

/dev/null

lpstat

lp -d Quality /etc/inetd.conf

Quality

as a file interlock to avoid contention

and

lpmove [ /usr/lib ]

Spooled Printing

Printing Setup on Sys V (Sun 2.5.x, 2.6, 2.7 and Similar)

Sys V printing is characterized by use of the lp printer interface program,

lpsched lpadmin

and on, the interface file file intended for network print servers such as the LineJet Print Server. Also as of Sun 2.6 the ability to print to a socket (sometimes called raw tcp) or a remote printer (

printer scheduler, and the use of an interface file. The file is used in setting up the print queue definition. As of Sun 2.6

netstandard

dest

for LineJet) is provided.

is provided in a generic interface

Root access is required to use new printer with

For the following example, assume the print queue to be created is

lobby

, and the ping-able IP Address name of the LineJet is you wish to print to remote printer (dest) with Unix, commands are case-sensitive. Also, be sure to use the

bourne

The command structure:

Two examples are shown, one using the logical dest d1prn on LJ_PS1, and the second using default port 9100 on LJ_PS1.

Using the dest d1prn

- stop print scheduler

lpadmin

- use logical Unix printer of the same name)

- start the print scheduler

- enable the print queue

- accept the print queue (allow it to accept print jobs)

- do a test print

lpadmin

korn

shell, not the

to describe print queue (often referred to as the

lpshut

lpsched

cshell

(stop the print scheduler to add a

and

lpadmin

d1prn

when using the commands.

LJ_PS1

on LJ_PS1. As always

, and

lpshut lpadmn -p lobby -v/dev/null

(gives file interlocking)

lpadmin -p lobby -i/usr/lib/lp/model/netstandard lpadmin -p lobby -sLJ_PS1!d1prn lpsched enable lobby accept lobby

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Using the raw tcp soc ket 9100:

lpshut lpadmn -p lobby -v/dev/null lpadmin -p lobby -i/usr/lib/lp/model/netstandard lpadmin -p lobby -o dest=LJ_PS1:9100 -o protocol=tcp lpsched enable lobby accept lobby

(gives file interlocking)

To do a test print for either form using the

/etc/hosts

file:

lp -d lobby /etc/hosts

LPR/LPD Printing Setup on BS D systems (Sun 4.x, DEC

BSD system printing can be characterized by the use of a printcap file which identifies the print queue and describes information about the print device, and the use of a spooling directory where print files are temporarily placed until printed. Root access is required to set up the printcap file.

Assume printer queue name to be used is name of the printer is to DNS server), and that you wish to use the first logical printer ( d1prn, of your LineJet Print Server.

1. Create print queue/printcap entry in file /etc/printcap (printcap file syntax is rigid, and observes strick letter case):

backdock|back1:\

is referred to as the short printer name)

:rm=linejet01:rp=d1prn:\ :lp=:\ :sd=/usr/spool/lpd/backdock:\

spooling directory you will create)

:sh:mx#0:



Ultrix, Free BSD, etc.)

backdock

linejet01

(backdock is the Unix printer name, and back1

(ping-abl e name in

(this is the path to the

, and IP Address

hosts

file or known

dest

)

Spooled Printing

2. Create the spool directory to use, set the correct permissions and ownership of the spool directory and objects within it, and start the printer daemon for this new printer:

mkdir /usr/spool/lpd/backdock chmod -R g+rwx,o+rx /usr/spool/lpd/backdock chmod -R daemon.daemon /usr/spool/lpd/backdock lpc start backdock

3. You now have the printer printer by sending the file

backdock

/etc/resolv.conf

lpr -Pbackdock /etc/resolv.conf

set up and started. Test the

, for example:

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Unix Troubleshooting Tips

1. What level of software are you running?

2. What type of attachment do you have?

3. What is your host operating system?

4. Give a detailed description of the problem.

5. How often, and when, does the problem occur?

6. Give a detailed description of your network and the components attached.

Please follow these tips to determine what the problem may be with your LineJet Print Server configuration.

Nothing Prints

• Can you “ping” the LineJet Print Server from your Unix station? If

not, please refer to Chapter 4, “TCP/IP Configuration”.

• Is the LineJet Print Server able to communicate with the attached

printer? To test this, you can:

telnet” to the print server (e.g. “telnet 192.75.11.9”)

1. “

and log in as “

2. Enter the command “start fox

3. Execute “ This test will send the same text line over and over to the attached

printer.

root”.

stop

prn

” right after starting the test.

”.

• Is the job getting stuck in the Unix host queue? If so, check that the

printer is online. If it is, there is a configuration error on the Unix station so creating a new print setup may be needed.

Stair-Stepped Output

• Is the control panel showing any activity to indicate it is receiving

data? If so, but there is nothing printing, check to see if a manual form feed is needed. Also, ensure that the printer can support the type of job coming through.

• Do all jobs fail or just certain ones? For example, is it possible that

jobs from a certain application are the only ones to fail? If so, check the type of data it sends to make sure it matches the printer emulation. Check the application printer configuration for mistakes.

• If you are using System V, was the spooler restarted?

Stair-Stepped Output

Stair-stepped output is print which starts at the top left of the page but every line thereafter starts a little further over to the right. It also refers to Unix jobs that print one line of text at the top of a page followed by a series of blank pages.

This kind of output happens only with Unix text jobs if carriage return insertion is not incorporated into the print setup. The printer may be told to do a linefeed but the Unix job does not specify anything about a carriage return to follow this.

To fix this, carriage return insertion must be enabled somewhere in the print setup. The easiest and most common location is on the LineJet Print

Server itself within the appropriate model. The feature is called “onlcr” and the command syntax is:

set model

modelname

stty onlcr

save

For example, if printing to the destination, d1prn, the associated model is m1. Therefore, the command is:

set model m1 stty onlcr save

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No Form Feed or Extra Page Comes Out

Unix text jobs may also have problems outputting the last page of a job especially when the BSD Remote (LPD) print method is used. This means the form feed button has to be pressed on the printer to get this last page out.

To make this process automatic, tell the LineJet Print Server to handle

this task by setting this feature “on” in the appropriate model. The command syntax is:

set model save

For example, if printing to the destination, d2prn, the associated model is m2. Therefore, the command is:

set model m2 trailer $FF save

For default destination model mappings of the LineJet Print Server, please see “LineJet Print Server Naming Schemes” on page 188.

modelname

trailer $FF

8 Novell Configuration

Overview

This chapter details a complete Novell setup, including:

1. Identifying the LineJet Print Server card on the network.

2. Configuring the LineJet Print Server with its mandatory print setup settings.

3. Configuring a new print queue on the file server.

For additional information about further options available with the 10/100 Base-T interface, see Chapter 9, “Novell Configuration for 10/100Base-T

Interfaces”.

Chapter 8 Novell Environment Description

Novell Environment Description

The LineJet Print Server card supports network printing under Novell environments by using IPX. It supports all 3.1X versions of NetWare. Figure 10 provides a Novell setup overview. Version 4.1X is supported under bindery emulation only.

NetWare 4.1

NetWare Workstation

File Server

NetWare Workstation

NetWare 4.1 File Server

NetWare Workstation

Bridge/Router

NetWare Workstation

Figure 10. Novell Integration

Novell LineJet Print Ser ver Configuration

Mandatory

Under all Novell environments, the LineJet Print Server card does not require any network settings to make it visible on the network. Simply plug it in to your network and power it on. However, with a new print queue setup on a Novell file server, there can be some mandatory settings needed on the LineJet Print Server.

Optional

Additional settings are available to fine-tune the LineJet Print Server’s Novell functionality. These options include:

• NDS Context. The NDS context in which the print server object was

created. This option is required if you create the print server object in a different context from the context the file server object for the file server that you logged in with is on.

• NDS Tree. The NDS tree the print server object was created in. This

is only needed if your environment uses more than one NDS tree.

• Mode. The mode the LineJet Print Server will run in. This can be

either auto, bindery, or NDS. The default is auto so that the LineJet Print Server can autosense which mode it should run in. See

“NetWare Version 4.x RPRINTER Setup” on page 92 for information on what to do when using both bindery and NDS file servers at the same time.

• Preferred File Server. In a bindery setup, this specifies the file

server that the print server object was created on. In an NDS setup, this specifies a file server(s) that the print server object resides on. Since NDS is distributed, most administrators will not know which file server(s) the print server object is actually stored on, so in most NDS environments this option is not used.

For additional information about these options, see Chapter 9, “Novell

Configuration for 10/100Base-T Interfaces”.

Chapter 8 Novell LineJet Print Server Configuration

Using HTML Forms

When defining a new print queue on a Novell file server, a new print server must be defined to represent the LineJet Print Server. This name must match the pre-defined name given to the print server. By default,

this name is in the format “M_ digits of the LineJet Print Server Ethernet address found on a configuration printout or control panel settings under Ethernet parameters, MAC Address (e.g. M_071C1A).

To use the HTML forms to define a print queue, do the following:

1. Load a Web browser on a network station that can communicate with the print server over TCP/IP. The command to change the print server name is:

Syntax:

store pserver name

Example to change the name to micro1:

xxxxxx

newname

store pserver name micro1

2. Direct your Web browser to URL

http://

“ (e.g. “

LineJetIPaddress

http://192.75.11.9/adminConf.html”).

” where “

/adminConf.html”

xxxxxx

” equals the last six

Note

If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in “ and press ENTER at the password prompt since there is no password by default.

3. At the “Administration Configuration” HTML form that displays, highlight the field beside the “Name” heading and type in the new name of the print server.

4. Click on the SUBMIT button when done and physically repower the printer to make the new setting take effect.

root” for the ID

NetWare Version 3.x PSERVER Setup

Novell Host Configuration

Under all versions of NetWare, both PSERVER and RPRINTER setups are supported by the LineJet Print Server. Since a PSERVER setup is the most common, you will find the necessary steps to configure the LineJet Print Server as a PSERVER shown first. Configuration for RPRINTER and NPRINTER setup follow the PSERVER information.

Note The LineJet Print Server can service up to four printers on one file server.

It can not service multiple file servers at one time.

NetWare Version 3.x PSERVER Setup

To configure a print queue on a NetWare 3.1x network:

1. Log on to the Novell file server as supervisor.

2. Enter PCONSOLE.

3. Select “Print Queue Information” from the PCONSOLE Main Menu.

4. Press INSERT to add a new queue to the list of currently defined queues showing.

5. Type in the name of this new queue when prompted and press ENTER. This can be any name you would like.

6. Press ESCAPE to return to the Main Menu.

7. Select “Print Server Information” and press ENTER.

8. Press INSERT when the list of existing print servers displays.

9. Type the name of the LineJet Print Server when prompted for a print server name and press ENTER when done. By default, the LineJet

xxxxxx

Print Server is named “M_ digits of the print server Ethernet address found on configuration printouts or reading MAC address on control panel. (e.g. M_071C1A).

10. Back at the print server list, select this newly defined LineJet Print Server and press ENTER.

11. Select “Print Server Configuration” from the menu that displays.

” where “

xxxxxx

” equals the last six

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12. Select “Printer Configuration” from the next menu to display a list of configured printers.

13. Select the first item listed as “NOT INSTALLED” and press ENTER.

14. At the printer configuration window, type in the name for this new printer. This name must be one of the pre-defined destinations/ queues on the LineJet Print Server. This will normally be “d1prn”.

15. Go to the “Type” field and press ENTER to see the possible choices.

16. Select “Defined Elsewhere” from this list.

17. When done, press ESCAPE and select “Yes” to save the changes to this new printer.

18. Press ESCAPE again to return to the “Print Server Configuration” menu.

19. Select “Queues Serviced by Printer.”

20. Select this new printer from the printer list that displays and press ENTER.

21. At the empty queue list that displays, press INSERT.

22. Select the queue created in step 5 and press ENTER.

23. When prompted for the priority, press ENTER to select the default or select a priority.

24. Press ESCAPE until back at the PCONSOLE Main Menu.

25. Repower the printer.

26. Wait two minutes and then select “Print Queue Information” from the PCONSOLE Main Menu.

27. Select this new queue from the menu that displays. Select “Currently Attached Servers” to see which print server is servicing this queue.

At this point, the LineJet Print Server name (e.g. M_071C1A) should show within this window. This means the LineJet Print Server knows about this new Novell print queue it must service as a PSERVER. Therefore, it will poll this queue regularly looking for jobs to print.

NetWare Version 3.x RPRINTER Setup

Note The LineJet Print Server can service up to four printers on one file server.

It can not service multiple file servers at one time.

NetWare Version 3.x RPRINTER Setup

These steps are for Novell environments with Netware 3.x (or earlier) file servers.

To configure a new RPRINTER on a NetWare 3.x network:

1. Log in to the LineJet Print Server command shell, npsh, as root. If you have TCP/IP available and this print server already has an IP

address stored within it, you can use the built-in HTML configuration

forms or a Telnet session. Please see “Configuration Tools” on page 21 for further details. If you have only Novell available, you will need to use a PC, laptop, or terminal.

Note If you use HTML configuration, you will need to go to the “Network

Configuration” HTML form (i.e.

http://

“

http://192.75.11.9/networkConf.html”) and look under

“ the “Novell” section. The settings in the following step are found there. If using a Telnet session, you will need to manually execute the commands listed in the next step.

2. Store the RPRINTER settings on the LineJet Print Server. This will

Syntax:

store rprinter add

LineJetIPaddress

refer to an existing PSERVER.NLM on the file server or to one that you will create later in these steps.

/networkConf.html”; e.g.

PSERVERname printernumber

LineJetdestination

Example for an RPRINTER servicing printer 0 of the PSERVER.NLM called pserver1 and sending jobs to the LineJet Print Server destination d1prn:

store rprinter add pserver1 0 d1prn

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3. Leave this LineJet Print Server login session and log on to the NetWare 3.x file server as Supervisor.

4. Load a PSERVER.NLM if there is not one loaded already. This will be the PSERVER that the LineJet Print Server services as an RPRINTER so it must match the PSERVER name given in step 2.

5. Enter PCONSOLE.

6. Select “Print Queue Information” from the PCONSOLE Main Menu.

7. Press INSERT to add a new queue to the list of currently defined queues.

8. Type in the name of this new queue when prompted and press ENTER. This can be any name you would like.

9. Press ESCAPE to return to the Main Menu.

10. Select “Print Server Informat ion ” and pres s ENTE R.

11. Press INSERT when the list of existing print servers displays.

12. Select the print server that you want the Print Server to service as an RPRINTER. This is the PSERVER.NLM loaded in step 4.

13. Select “Print Server Configuration” from the menu that displays.

14. Select “Printer Configuration” from the next menu to display a list of configured printers.

15. Select an item from the list (i.e. either an existing printer name or a “Not Installed” one) to display the printer configuration window.

16. Assign a name (if not an existing printer) to this printer.

17. At the “Type” field, select “Remote Other/Unknown.”

18. Press ESCAPE to save the change s.

19. Press ESCAPE until back at the “Print Server Configuration” menu.

20. Select “Queues Serviced by Printer” to display a list of defined printers.

21. Select the printer you just defined and press ENTER.

22. At the list of queues that displays, press INSERT to add a queue to the list.

23. Select the queue defined and press ENTER.

NetWare Version 4.x PSERVER Setup

24. When prompted for a priority, press ENTER to select the default or select a priority.

25. Press ESCAPE until you have exited PCONSOLE.

26. Reload the PSERVER.NLM that the LineJet Print Server is to service as an RPRINTER.

27. Repower the Print Server by turning the printer off and then on.

28. Wait two minutes and then check your PSERVER to see if the appropriate printer is being serviced. The PSERVER should indicate

that the printer is “Waiting for job.”

At this point, the LineJet Print Server knows to receive any jobs this PSERVER.NLM has to send to it through the defined printer.

NetWare Version 4.x PSERVER Setup

LineJet Print Server destinations are case sensitive and will not be recognized if they are typed incorrectly. By default, they are all lower case. If you are setting up a NetWare 4 environment, the destination must be renamed to uppercase to match the PCONSOLE entry.

The LineJet Print Server can be used in a NetWare 4 environment with either of the following options:

• Set the LineJet Print Server up as a PSERVER, replacing a

dedicated printer.

• Set the LineJet Print Server up as an RPRINTER, interacting with an

existing PSERVER (see page 92).

Following a PSERVER setup, bindery emulation is required. To configure the LineJet Print Server as a PSERVER in a NetWare 4 environment:

1. Log in to the Novell as supervisor.

2. Enter PCONSOLE.

3. Press F4.

4. Select PRINT QUEUES.

5. Press INSERT to add a queue.

6. Type in new queue name and press ENTER.

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7. Press ESCAPE.

8. Select PRINT SERVERS.

9. Press INSERT to add the new print server.

10. Type the name of the LineJet Print Server. By default, it is “M_

where “ M_000BF5)

11. Select this new print server and press ENTER.

12. Select PRINTERS.

13. Press INSERT to add a printer to the list.

14. Type in the name of one of the default destinations on the unit for the NAME field and go to the type field.

15. Press ENTER at this field and select DEFINED ELSEWHERE. If DEFINED ELSEWHERE is not available, choose PARALLEL.

16. Press ENTER on the Print Queues Assigned field.

17. Press INSERT to display all queues; select the one you defined in step 5 and press ENTER.

xxxxxx

” equals the last six digits of the Ethernet address. (e.g.

xxxxxx

”

18. Select a priority and press ENTER. Priority 1 should be sufficient.

19. Press ESCAPE until you are back to Main Menu.

20. Reboot the Print Server by repowering the printer.

21. Check the CURRENTLY ATTACHED SERVERS and verify the print server is active.

22. Press ESCAPE until you are out of the PCONSOLE.

Even though the entire print set up is done through PCONSOLE, you may want to communicate directly with the print server in order to modify settings, monitor the unit, etc. To communicate with the print server, the optional host software, npsh.exe, is included. npsh.exe is a DOS executable program that can be run from a DOS prompt on a NetWare workstation.

npsh.exe performs the following:

npsh nvplist

Lists all of the LineJet Print Server devices on the network; each name is

xxxxxx

in the default format M_

(where

xxxxxx

equals the last six digits of

NetWare Version 4.x PSERVER Setup

the unit Ethernet address). This is regardless of whether it is configured as a PSERVER or an RPRINTER.

unitname

npsh

Starts a Telnet-like session with the named print server, allowing you to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the unit with the built-in command set.

npsh

unitname command

Initiates a single Command with guest access only to the unit instead of entering into a complete sess io n.

To communicate with the unit using npsh.exe:

1. From a DOS prompt on a Novell workstation, begin an npsh session with the unit.

npsh

unitname

Starts a Telnet-like session with the named print server with guest access only.

2. To obtain root access to the unit, type:

supervisor

A standard login screen is displayed prompting you for the login name and password.

3. Login to the unit as root user.

root

Root users require the use of a password as configured in the unit user list.

4. Enter the password. If this password is not yet set, press enter at the password prompt. Otherwise, enter the password that is already stored in the unit.

password

You are now logged in to the unit as a root user and can access any npsh command on the unit.

Note Because npsh.exe makes use of broadcasts, you may have problems

communicating across a router.

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NetWare Version 4.x RPRINTER Setup

LineJet Print Server can be configured to service both RPRINTER, NDS mode, and PSERVER, bindery mode.

Use the following procedure to set up an RPRINTER form of attachment on a 4.x server:

1. LineJet Print Server requires a bindery server login on the 4.1x as the first step to servicing RPRINTER. This bindery login is necessary for registering the LineJet Print Server PSERVER name; no bindery queues or printers are setup. Using PCONSOLE, bindery mode, create a bindery printer server object whose name matches that of the LineJet Print Server at the root context of the 4.1x box (i.e., M_03092B). After creating the bindery PrintServer on the 4.1x server, reboot LineJet Print Server and use the command via a Telnet or npsh session, or print the E-net Test Page out to make sure there is a successful server login.

2. Using either PCONSOLE in NDS mode, or NWADMIN: a. create an NDS queue (any name you want), or simply use an

existing one;

debug Novell pserver

b. create a print server to use (any valid name, or choose one

already in existence);

c. create a printer object to use with the print server object you

chose or created, and attach it to the chosen queue;

Note The 4.1x queue name, print server name, and printer object don’t have to

match any LineJet Print Server name; multiple printers can be defined, but only one print server can be attached to.

Example: NDS queue name: Finance

NDS print server name: Fin_Q NDS printer name: Fin_Prt_1 NDS printer name: Accounting_Prt_1

NetWare Version 4.x RPRINTER Setup

3. At a 4.1x console session, if a pserver.nlm session is already running for Fin_Q, first unload it, then reload it to find the new objects, or, simply issue If you are successful the print server console screen will show a

“printer status” option. In the “printer status” window, note the numbers assigned to the printers you created. Assume for our example that one printer previously existed (number 0), and we are adding two more, whose numbers became 1, and 2.

On the load command you must strictly follow case of the name (this is not required on the LineJet Print Server).

4. Via a Telnet or npsh session create RPRINTER attachments:

load pserver Fin_Q

store rprinter add Fin_Q 1 d1prn

This command assigns destination d1prn as the RPRINTER 1 service path.

store rprinter add Fin_Q 2 d4prn

This command assigns destination d4prn as the RPRINTER 2 service path.

For LineJet Print Server entries, case does not have to be observed.

Also, if you want to change the destination names from d first with the being sure to use the save command so these reappear after a reboot.

set dest <

dest

> name <

new name

prn, do so

command,

5. Reboot the LineJet Print Server adapter (power the printer off and on,

reset

or use the are broadcast.

6. Open a Telnet or npsh session and log into LineJet Print Server. Wait a minute or two, then use the should see your entries. You could also do this by looking at the connection status on the 4.1x PSERVER printer status entries.

7. If you add, delete or change RPRINTER entries on LineJet Print Server or 4.1x console, you should always unload and reload the pserver.nlm module to register the changes. The LineJet Print Server can be configured and ready before the pserver.nlm is reloaded, or LineJet Print Server can be reset after pserver.nlm is reloaded.

command) so the new RPRINTER service names

list rprinter

command, and you

Chapter 8 Novell Troubleshooting Tips

8. A web browser can also be used to see the RPRINTER attachments, etc. and status.

Novell Troubleshooting T ips

1. What level of software are you running?

2. What type of attachment do you have?

3. What is your host operating system?

4. Give a detailed description of the problem.

5. How often, and when, does the problem occur?

6. Give a detailed description of your network and the components attached.

Please follow these tips to determine what the problem may be with your LineJet Print Server configuration.

NetWare 3.x - No PSERVER Connection

• Has the LineJet Print Server been power cycled once the

PCONSOLE steps were completed? This will make the print server boot up and realize which print queue and file server it needs to service.

• Is the LineJet Print Server already servicing a queue on another file

server? If so, it can not service another file server at the same time.

• When defining a new “print server” within PCONSOLE, did you

use the correct name for the LineJet Print Server (e.g. M_071C1A)?

xxxxxx

By default, it only recognizes itself as “M_ equals the last six digits of its Ethernet address found on the configuration printout.

” where “

• When defining a new “printer name” within PCONSOLE, did you

use a pre-defined destination/queue rather than a name of your own?

xxxxxx

”

NetWare 4.x - No PSERVER Connection

By default, the LineJet Print Server only recognizes names like

d1prn.” All other names will be ignored by the device.

“

• Is the LineJet Print Server in Bindery mode as seen under the

list pserver” output on the device? If servicing only a NetWare

“

3.x file server, it must be set to handle Bindery services. The default setting is Bindery.

• Is there an available NetWare user license for the LineJet Print

Server to use while it acts as a PSERVER? Every PSERVER takes up one user license since it logs in to the Novell file server.

• Have you given the connection process some time after repowering

the LineJet Print Server? In larger Novell environments, the file server identification and connection process can take several minutes.

NetWare 4.x - No PSERVER Connection

• Has the LineJet Print Server been power cycled once the

PCONSOLE steps were completed? This will make the print server boot up and realize which print queue and file server it needs to service.

• Is the LineJet Print Server already servicing a queue on another file

server? If so, it can not service another file server at the same time.

• When defining a new “print server” within PCONSOLE, did you

use the correct name for the LineJet Print Server (e.g. M_071C1A)? By default, it only recognizes itself as “M_ equals the last six digits of its Ethernet address found on the configuration printout.

xxxxxx

” where “

xxxxxx

”

• When defining a new “printer name” within PCONSOLE, did you

use a pre-defined destination/queue rather than a name of your own? By default, the LineJet Print Server only recognizes names like

d1prn.” All other names will be ignored by the device.

“

• Is the LineJet Print Server in Bindery mode as seen under the

list pserver” output on the device? If servicing only a NetWare

“

4.x file server, it must be set to handle Bindery services. The default setting is Bindery.

Chapter 8 Novell Troubleshooting Tips

• Is there an available NetWare user license for the LineJet Print

Server to use while it acts as a PSERVER? Every PSERVER takes up one user license since it logs in to the Novell file server.

• Have you given the connection process some time after repowering

the LineJet Print Server? In larger Novell environments, the file server identification and connection process can take several minutes.

9 Novell Configuration for

Overview

10/100Base-T Interfaces

This chapter provides additional information for Novell environments using the 10/100Base-T interface, including:

1. LineJet Print Server Configuration. This section includes: setting the preferred file server, setting password security, adjusting polling time, changing the LineJet Print Server name, changing the LineJet Print Server frame type, changing the LineJet Print Server mode, setting the LineJet Print Server NDS context, and setting the LineJet Print Server prefer red NDS tree.

2. Host Configuration. This section includes: NDS PSERVER setup, Bindery PSERVER setup, referencing a Bindery queue in NDS, and RPRINTER/NPRINTER setups.

3. Troubleshooting tips. This section covers PSERVER setups, RPRINTER/NPRINTER setups, and printing related problems.

Chapter 9 Novell LineJet Print Server Configuration (10/100Base-T)

Novell LineJet Print Server Configuration (10/100Bas e-T)

There are no mandatory Novell settings needed before the print server can be detected on the network. However, there can be some mandatory settings needed before a Novell print queue can be serviced by the LineJet Print Server. These mandatory settings are covered separately for Netware 3.x and 4.x under the Host Configuration heading.

The print server setup in a Novell environment is much simpler than that required in a TCP/IP one. No addresses, masks, or router entries are necessary and in most cases, the LineJet Print Server can simply be connected to the network, turned on, and then configured for printing from a Novell station through PCONSOLE or Netware Administrator. See Figure 11 for an example of a Novell network, showing the use of file servers and how they relate to the print server.

However, there are some optional parameters you may wish to change such as the preferred file server(s), print server password, polling time, frame type, print server name, NDS context, and NDS preferred tree. The following sections describe these optional parameters.

NetWare Workstation

NetWare 4.1 File Server

NetWare Workstation

Bridge/Router

Figure 11. Novell Integration

Preferred File Server (NDS and Bindery setups)

In a bindery setup, the preferred file server specifies the file server that the print server object was created on. In an NDS setup, it specifies a file server that the print server object resides on. Since NDS is distributed, most administrators will not know which file server(s) the print server object is actually stored on, so in most NDS environments this option is not used. This feature is useful in a large Novell network so that the LineJet Print Server does not ignore important file servers. If you are setting up the LineJet Print Server to work with a Bindery file server, it is a good idea to set a preferred server on the LineJet Print Server.

To view which file servers the LineJet Print Server does acknowledge at a given time, use the

“Commands”, for more information.

debug nest fserver

Adding Preferred File Server

HTML Method

1. Load a Web browser on a network station that can communicate with the print server over TCP/IP.

command. See Chapter 13,

Note

2. Direct your Web browser to URL:

http://

“ (e.g. “

If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in “ and press ENTER at the password prompt since there’s no password by default.

3. Look under the “Novell” section and add the name of the preferred file server in the “File Server” field.

4. Click on the SUBMIT button when done and physically re-power the print server to make the new settings take effect.

LineJetIPaddress

/networkConf.html”

http://192.75.11.9/networkConf.html”).

root

” for the ID

Chapter 9 Novell LineJet Print Server Configuration (10/100Base-T)

Manual (Telnet) Method

1. Telnet to the print server. This will bring up a login screen:

telnet

ipaddress

Note

If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in “ and press ENTER at the password prompt since there’s no password by default.

2. You should now see a prompt displayed that has the LineJet Print Server’s IP address followed by a colon then root.

ipaddress

3. At the prompt, enter:

:root>

store pserver novell fserver add

where

fservername

add as a preferred file server. This adds the specified file server as a preferred file server on the LineJet Print Server.

4. Reset the unit to ensure the changes take effect.

is the name of the Novell file server you want to

root

” for the ID

fservername

reset

Removing Preferred File Server

HTML Method

1. Load a Web browser on a network station that can communicate with the print server over TCP/IP.

2. Direct your Web browser to URL:

http://

“ (e.g. “

LineJetIPaddress

/networkConf.html”

http://192.75.11.9/networkConf.html”).

100

Note

If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in “ and press ENTER at the password prompt since there’s no password by default.

3. Look under the “Novell” section and remove the name of the preferred file server from the “File Server” field.

root

” for the ID

Hp LINEJET 500Q, LINEJET 1500Q User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Introduction

Overview

What is the LineJet Print Server Card?

What Special Featur es are Available?

Print Server Interface

Run and Auto Reset Modes

Network Indicator

DIP Switches

Conventions Used In This Manual

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Installation

Connecting to the Ne twork

Configuration Using the Printer Control Panel

Configuration Tools

HTML Forms

Printer Status Screen

Configur atio n A lter nat iv es

Telnet

Remote Shell

Overview

Peer to Peer Networks

Print Job Servers

4 TCP/IP Configuration

TCP/IP LineJet Print Server Configuration

Before You Begin

Creating Aliases

Methods For Setting TCP/IP Values

Assign TCP/IP Values

Method 1: Using the Printer Co ntrol Panel

Method 2: Setting TCP/IP Values Using A Network

Using BOOTP

5 HP 3000 Configuration

Overview

HP 3000 LineJet Print Server Configuration

6 Windows Configuration

Overview

Windows Environmen t Description

Windows LineJet Prin t Server Configuration

Mandatory

Optional

Communicating Across Routers

Changing Workgrou p Names

Changing Destination Names

Windows Host Configuration

Windows NT 3.51 Host Setup

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup

Windows 95 Host Setup

Printronix Printing System (PPS) Host Setup

Windows 3.1 Host Setup

LineJet Print Server Card Cannot Be Found on the Network

Windows Troubleshooting Tips

HTML Configuration Forms Will Not Display

Errors Occur when Defining an LPR Printer

Can Not Browse th e LineJet Prin t Server Card on the Network

Printer Errors when Printing or No Output

TCP/IP Access Problem

Web Browser/HTTP Problem

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup Problems

7 Unix Configuration

Overview

Unix Environment Description

Unix LineJet Print Ser ver Configuration

Mandatory

Optional

Communicating Across Routers

Unix Host Configuration

Manual System V Host Setup

Manual LPR/LPD Host Setup

Direct Printing

FTP printing

Spooled Printing

Remote shell printing

Printing Setup on HP-UX

Printing Setup on Sys V (Sun 2.5.x, 2.6, 2.7 and Similar)

Unix Troubleshooting Tips

Nothing Prints