IBM Partner Pavilion 6400 User Manual

6400 Line Matrix Printers

Ethernet Interface

User’s Manual

Form Number S246-0153-01

 Copyright IBM Corp., 1999

6400 Line Matrix Printers

Ethernet Interface

User’s Manual

S246-0153-01

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Table of Contents

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

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

What is the Ethernet Interface?........................................13

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

Indicators..........................................................................14

Operating Modes..............................................................15

Conventions Used In This Manual...................................16

Notes and Notices............................................................17

Safety Notices..................................................................18

Related Documentation....................................................18

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

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

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

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

Configuration using the Printer Operator Panel ...............21

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

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

3 OS/2 Configuration ................................... 27

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

Configuring the Ethernet Interface TCP/IP Sett ing s .............. .27

Mandatory Settings ..........................................................28

Optional Settings..............................................................28

OS/2 Workstation Configuration .................. ....... ....................28

Using the LPR Command .................................. .............. 2 8

Using an OS/2 LPR Print Queue......................................29

TCP/IP Access Problem...................................................32

Web Browser/HTTP Problem...........................................33

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4 AS/400 Configuration for an ASCII Printer35

Overview.................................................................................35

Configuring AS/400 for ASCII using TCP/IP...........................37

Configuring with ADDTCPIFC..........................................37

Configuring a Router Definition with ADDTCPRTE..........38

Configuring a Local Domain and Hostname ....................39

Configuring a TCP/IP Host Table Entry ...........................39

Configuring the AS/400 for Printing........................................40

Setting up Printing for ASCII Files....................................40

Verify Printing on AS/400 .......................................................45

AS/400 ASCII Troubleshooting...............................................46

TCP/IP Access Problem...................................................46

Web Browser/HTTP Problem...........................................48

5 AS/400 Configuration for an IPDS Printer. 49

Configuring on AS/400 as an IPDS Printer.............................49

Printing AFP, IPDS, and SCS Files..................................49

Requirements...................................................................50

Configuration Checklist ....................................................50

Configuring an AS/400 TCP/IP Interface

with ADDTCPIFC.............................................................52

Configuring PSF/400 for IPDS on V3R2..........................54

Configuring PSF/400 for IPDS on V3R7 and Above........60

Verifying the IPDS Configuration on AS/400..........................65

Sharing the AS/400 Printer on the Network............................67

Printer Sharing Parameters..............................................67

AS/400 Troubleshooting.........................................................70

Printer Cannot Be PINGed...............................................70

PSF/400 Terminates When Initialized..............................70

Spooled Print File Remains in PND Status......................71

Spooled Files Disappear Wit hout Printi ng . ...... ....... ..........71

Data is Being Clipped ......................................................71

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6 Windows Configuration............................. 73

Overview.................................................................................73

Windows Environment Description........................................ .73

Windows Ethernet Interface Configu ratio n ............... ....... ...... .74

Mandatory .......................... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .74

Optional........................ ...... ....... ...................................... .75

Configuration Using ARP .................................................75

Communicating Across Routers.......................................77

Changing Workgroup Names...........................................78

Changing Destination Names ..........................................78

Windows Host Configuration .................................... ....... ...... .80

Windows NT 3.51 Host Setup..........................................80

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup............................................81

Windows 95 Host Setup...................................................86

Windows 3.1 Host Setup..................................................87

Windows Troubleshooting Tips ..............................................88

Ethernet Interface Will Not Talk on the Network ..............89

HTML Configuration Forms Will Not Display....................90

Errors Occur when Defining an LPR Printer ....................90

Can Not Browse the Ethernet Interface on the Network..90

Printer Errors when Printing or No Output .......................91

TCP/IP Access Problem...................................................91

Web Browser/HTTP Problem...........................................93

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup Problems............................94

7 Unix Configuration .................................... 97

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

Unix Environment Description ................................................97

Unix Ethernet Interface Configuration ....................................99

Mandatory ........................................................................99

Optional............................................................................99

Using ARP.................... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... .......9 9

Using RARP.............................................................. .....10 1

Using BOOTP ........................... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... .....102

Communicating Across Routers.....................................103

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Unix Host Configuration.. ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ..104

Manual System V Host Setup ........................................104

Manual LPR/LPD Host Setup.........................................104

Printing from AIX............................................................106

Printing with FTP............................................................108

Direct Socket Printing.....................................................109

Unix Troubleshooting Tips..... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...............109

Ethernet Interface Will Not Talk on the Network ............110

Nothing Prints ................................................................111

Stair-Stepped Output .....................................................111

No Form Feed or Extra Page Comes Out......................112

TCP/IP Access Problem.................................................113

Web Browser/HTTP Problem.........................................114

AIX Print Queue Times Out............................................115

8 Novell Configuration................................ 117

Overview...............................................................................117

Novell Environment Description ...........................................117

Novell Ethernet Interface Configuration................................118

Using HTML Forms........................................................119

Novell Host Configuration.....................................................120

NetWare Version 3.x PSERVER Setup .........................120

NetWare Version 3.x RPRINTER Setup........................122

NetWare Version 4.x PSERVER Setup .........................124

NetWare Version 4.x RPRINTER Setup........................127

Novell Troubleshooting Tips.................................................130

NetWare 3.x - No PSERVER Connection......................130

NetWare 4.x - No PSERVER Connection......................131

9 InfoPrint Manager Configuration.............133

InfoPrint Manager.................................................................133

Defining Printers to InfoPrint Manager...........................134

10 MVS Configuration for an IPDS Printer. 135

Overview...............................................................................1 35

Requirements.................................................................135

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Configuration Checklist ..................................................135

Configuring PSF for MVS to Print IPDS Files.......................136

Configuration Procedure ................................................136

Verifying a TCP/IP-Attached Printer on MVS.................144

Sharing IBM 6400 Printers on MVS......................................145

JES Spool Printer Sharing .............................................145

Port Switching Printer Sharing.......................................147

Handling MVS Connectivity Problems..................................147

Ping is Not Successful ...................................................147

Ping is Successful..........................................................148

11 Monitoring IBM 6400 Printers ............... 149

The IBM 6400 Printer Management Model...........................149

Implementing Printer Manageme nt.................... ....... .....149

Agent/Manager Model....................................................150

MIB.................................................................................150

SNMP.............................................................................152

Monitoring Tools...................................................................152

OS/2 TCP/IP ................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... .....152

Monitoring with AIX NetView/6000.................................153

Setting the SNMP Community Name.............................153

12 IBM Network Printer Manager .............. 155

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

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

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

Main npsh Command Prefixes.......................................157

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

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

store Commands............................................................159

set Commands...............................................................163

list Commands ................................ ...... ....... ...... ....... .....17 1

debug Commands..........................................................173

Miscellaneous Commands.............................................174

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14 Extra Features ...................................... 177

Ethernet Interface Security...................................................177

Users and Passwords ....................................................177

TCP Access Lists..... ....................................... ....... ...... ..1 79

Printer Monitoring and Logging ............................................180

Printer and Print Job Monitoring.....................................180

Printer Logging Through Logpaths ................................181

Ethernet Interface Naming Schemes....................................183

15 Glossary................................................ 185

1 Introduction

Overview

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

What is t he Eth ernet In ter fac e?

The Ethernet Interface 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, the printers can then be simultaneously shared with users on the network whether you are using TCP/IP, NetBIOS over TCP/IP, or IPX (Novell**) network protocol.

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

What Special Fea tures are Available?

The Ethernet Interface offers an extensive list of features, including:

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

• availability of the Printer Management Utility (PMU)

• availability of printer manager software

• support for SNMP printer MIB

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

• multi-level config urati on sec ur ity thr oug h pass wo rd s, per mi ssi on

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 disab ling pr otoc ol s and destinati on

services

• multiple destinations/queues for versatile printer manipulation and

distinct print setups

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

etc.

• flexible naming conventions

• automatic network connection and frame type sensing

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

” commands, SNMP, and pre-defined log methods

Indicators

The Ethernet Interface card at the rear of the printer has three indicator lights, shown in Figure 1. The LED patterns and the respective indications are given in Table 1. Refer to the Glossary for definitions.

STAT

(System

Status)

Figure 1. Status Indicator Lights

ERR

(System

Error)

NET

(Data to

Network)

Operating Modes

T able 1. LED Pattern Indications

STAT ERR NET Mode

ON OFF ON RAM Test ON OFF OFF ROM Test

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

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

ON FLASH ON Hardware Exception

Operating Modes

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

Power on Self-Test

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

Chapter 1 Overview

Run and Auto Reset Modes

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

Table 2. Run Mode and Auto Reset Mode Indicator Descriptions

STAT Rate Indication

Flashes On once per second Normal Mode, IP address

configured

Flashes On 2.5 times per

second

Flashes Off 2.5 times per

second

Flashes Off once per 2

seconds

Monitor Mode, IP address not configured

Monitor Mode or Download Mode, IP address not configured

Download Mode, IP address configured

Conventions Used In T his M anual

Command syntax and examples are formatted as follows:

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

$ ping ftp.IBM.com

• Regular Courier font indicates displayed results:

ftp.IBM.com is alive

• Variable values are shown in

in text.

ping

ipname

is alive

italics

in command syntax, output, and

Notes and Notices

DANGER:

CAUTION:

Notes and Notices

For your safety and to protect valuable equipment, it is very important that you read and comply with the notes and notices included in this manual. Danger and Caution notices are numbered. These numbers enable you to find translated versions of these notices in the IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Safety Notices booklet. Descriptions for each type of notice follow:

<#> The word Danger indicates the presence of a hazard that has

the potential of causing death or serious personal injury.

<#> The word Caution indicates the presence of a hazard that has

the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury.

<#> This symbol indicates an assembly that requires two or more

persons to lift or hold.

Chapter 1 Overview

DANGER:

ATTENTION

IMPORTANT

<4> Do not connect or disconnect any communication port,

<5> Power off the printer and disconnect the power cord before

An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data.

Important draws your attention to information vital to proper operation of the printer.

NOTE: A note gives you helpful hints about printer operation.

Safety Notices

teleport, attachment connector, or power cord during an electrical storm.

connecting or disconnecting communication port, teleport, or attachment cable connector.

Installation

Configuration

The Ethernet Interface is unique in that different network connection options are available upon purchase. The base Ethernet Interface model provides an RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T (UTP) networks.

Connecting to the Ne twork

To attach the Ethernet Interface to a network as illustrated in Figure 2, plug the network cable into the Ethernet Interface 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 Tools

There are two parts to an Ethernet Interface setup:

1. Configuring the Ethernet Interface 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, printer web page or from the operator panel.

2. Configuring a host with a new printer so it knows how to send data to the Ethernet Interface. 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 Ethernet Interface. However, all network setups require configuration on the host end.

Configuration using the Printer Operator Panel

The Ethernet Interface settings can be set from the printer operator panel. The procedure is described below.

Configuration using the Printer Operator Panel

IMPORTANT

When the printer is first powered on, the message "ETHERNET ADAPTER IS BEING INITIALIZED" displays on the operator panel. This process takes about two minutes. Make sure not to change the Ethernet Interface settings while this message is displayed to prevent a loss of Ethernet Interface configuration information. When the initialization is complete, the message "ETHERNET ADAPTER IS READY" displays, and the Ethernet Interface settings may be safely changed from the operator panel.

You can set any of three listed parameters from the operator panel.

These parameters are located in the “Ethernet Parameters” menu. The available parameters are:

• IP Addres s

• 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. Power on the printer.

2. Press STOP to get to NOT READY state.

3. Press Menu to display OPERATOR MENU.

4. Press Scroll until ETHERNET PARAMETERS is displayed, t hen press Enter.

5. Press Enter again then Scroll to choose an IP address octet to change, then press Enter.

6. Press Scroll to choose the desired value for the octet, then press Enter. The new value is shown with an asterisk. Press Return.

7. Repeat steps 5 through 6 until all IP address octets are set to the desired value.

8. Press Return until ETHERNET PARAMETERS is on the first display line.

IMPORTANT

9. Press Scroll to choose other IP parameters to change, then follow the above steps for these as well.

10. When finished, press Return multiple times until NOT READY is displayed.

11. Press Start.

12. Wait for “ETHERNET ADAPTER IS READY” message to display.

When a change is made from the operator panel, the Ethernet Interface is re-initialized. The messages "ETHERNET ADAPTER IS BEING RESET" and "ETHERNET ADAPTER IS BEING INITIALIZED" display on the operator panel. This process takes several minutes. Make sure not to shut the printer off or make further changes to the Ethernet Interface settings during this initialization period to prevent a loss of Ethernet Interface configuration information. When the initialization is complete, the message "ETHERNET ADAPTER IS READY" is displayed.

HTML Forms

Test the setting by performing a prompt as follows:

ping

ip_address

where the Interface. If this does not work, repeat the steps to make sure the IP values on the operator panel are correct. If they are correct, contact your network administrator for possible network problems.

NOTE: Unlike most operator panel settings, the Ethernet Interface

ip_address

settings are not saved in Custom Sets; instead, they are stored directly on the Ethernet Interface adapter.

ping

command from an OS/2* command

is the IP address of the printer Ethernet

HTML Forms

The Ethernet Interface settings can be configured over TCP/IP through a standard Web browser. The Ethernet Interface 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 Ethernet Interface home page:

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

2. Make sure your network station can successfully “ Interface 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 Ethernet

Chapter 2 Configuration Tools

The Ethernet Interface HTML structure is divided into several menus as shown in Figure 3.

Index/Home

Home Page Menu

About

Configuration

Network

Print Path

I/O Port

HTTP

Administration

System

Status Help

I/O Port

Figure 3. Ethernet Interface HTML Structure

NOTE: Online help is available for all HTML pages.

HTML Forms

Printer Status Screen

Using the printer IP Address 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

Configurat ion A l ter nat ives

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

Telnet

A TCP/IP command that helps configure Ethernet Interface 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 Ethernet Interface.

Example:

rsh spike list prn

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

spike

3 OS/2 Configuration

Overview

This chapter details a complete OS/2 configuration setup including:

1. Configuring the Ethernet Interface with its TCP/IP settings

2. Configuring a new printer on an OS/2 workstation. The procedure given will be from an OS/2 Warp 4 system, but the setup is similar to OS/2 Warp 3 and v2.11.

OS/2 must have TCP/IP installed on it and be configured with the correct IP parameters. See OS/2 documentation/help and your network administrator.

Configuring the Ethernet Interface TCP/IP Setting s

There are mandatory TCP/IP settings (i.e., an IP address and subnet mask) needed before the print server can be detected on the network. There are also some additional settings that you may want to configure but these are optional. This section offers alternative methods for configuring your Ethernet Interface within an OS/2 environment and mentions some of the more common optional settings available.

Chapter 3 OS/2 Workstation Configuration

Mandatory Settings

The Ethernet Interface must be configured with an IP address and subnet mask at a minimum. Consult your network administrator to obtain the proper values for these parameters. To configure the IP address and subnet mask, see “Configuration Tools” on page 21.

Optional Settings

One additional setting, the gateway address, is necessary if the OS/2 workstations must communicate with the Ethernet Interface across a router. Consult your network administrator to obtain the proper value for this parameter. To configure the gateway address, see “Configuration Tools” on page 21.

OS/2 Workstation Configuration

OS/2 must use the TCP/IP LPR protocol in order to send jobs to the Ethernet Interface to be printed. This section will explain how to use the LPR command and how to setup an OS/2 print queue which will forward jobs to the printer using the LPR protocol.

Using the LPR Command

At an OS/2 command prompt, enter lpr -s

EthernetInterface_queue filename

NOTE: This name must be the name of an existing destination/queue on

the Ethernet Interface and it must be lowercase by default. You will most likely use d1prn.

Troubleshooting

Check the IP information on both the Ethernet Interface and the OS/2 station for correctness. Make sure the actually defined on the Ethernet Interface and that you are spelling it correctly.

EthernetInterface_queue

ip_address

-p

Using an OS/2 LPR Print Queue

NOTE: During Power Up, the printer performs an interface hardware test.

The presence of the Ethernet Interface menu selections at the printer operator panel indicates that the Ethernet Interface hardware is functioning properly. See the configuration menu information.

Setup Guide

for

Using a n O S /2 LP R P rin t Que u e

This section describes how to setup an OS/2 Warp 4 print queue to print to the Ethernet Interface using the LPR protocol. TCP/IP for OS/2 must be installed on your OS/2 workstation. This procedure is similar to OS/2 Warp 3 and v2.11.

To setup the printer queue:

1. Find the Printer template icon. It may be in the Printers folder or the Templates folder.

2. Right click on the icon then select “Install.” The “Create a printer”

dialog box is displayed.

3. Enter any desired name for the printer. This will be the name of the printer queue.

4. In the “Default printer driver” list, select the desired driver. If the desired driver does not appear in the list, click on “Install new printer driver...” and follow the instructions to install the desired driver.

5. In the “Output port” list, double click on an unshaded \PIPE\LPDx port. If all are shaded, you will have to double click on a shaded port and change the parameters. If no \PIPE\LPDx ports are shown, follow these steps to install them:

a. Right click on a port and select “Install.” b. Select the “New port drivers” radio button.

c. In the “Directory” field, type

where the TCPIP subdirectory exists.

d. Click on “Refresh.” Several \PIPE\LPDx port icons should appear

in the “Output port” list. If none appear, type step c. and try this step again.

:\TCPIP\DLL

where d: is the drive

:\MPTN\DLL

Chapter 3 OS/2 Workstation Configuration

NOTE: If no ports appear after completing step d., search your drives for

the LPRPDRVR.PDR and type the path to this file, not including the file name, in step c. The final step available is to ask OS/2 support to install these ports.

e. Select all the ports with the mouse pointer and click on “Install.”

The \PIPE\LPDx ports should now show in the “Output port” list.

6. The “\PIPE\LPDx - Setting” dialog box is displayed.

7. In the “LPD server” field, type the IP address of the Ethernet Interface.

8. In the “LPD printer” field, type the name of the defined destination / queue on the Ethernet Interface.

NOTE: This name must be the name of an existing destination/queue on

the Ethernet Interface and it must be lowercase by default. You will most likely use ‘d1prn’. If the IPDS* feature is installed,

queue name ‘d4prn’ is not available.

9. Optionally, click on “Help” to understand the other parameters and

enter those values.

10. Click “OK.”

11. Click on “Create.” The print queue is created and placed in the Printers folder or possibly on the OS/2 desktop.

12. Make sure LPRPORTD is running. Type for a line that contains LPRPORTD. If it is running, this process is complete. If it is not running, enter the following at the OS/2 command prompt:

Ctrl-Esc

and check the list

start lprportd

You will likely want to put this command in your “STARTUP.CMD” file, or use the TCP/IP Configuration tool to set it to autostart on boot up.

Any jobs sent to this queue will now be forwarded to the Ethernet Interface to be printed.

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