Intermec EasyLAN 100I User Manual

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EasyLAN 100i

Ethernet Interface Board

User’s Manual

P/N 1-960476-00 Edition 1 May 2000

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1. Introduction

Contents

1. Introduction

Contents..................................................................................... 1

Trademarks ................................................................................ 5

Description ................................................................................ 6

Where to use it ........................................................................... 6

- Printer Firmware .................................................................... 6

- Supported Environments ........................................................ 6

How to use it.............................................................................. 6

- Installation and Integration ..................................................... 6

- Configuration and Management..............................................6

Features and Benefits ................................................................. 7

- Reliability............................................................................... 7

- Flexibility ............................................................................... 7

- Speed ..................................................................................... 7

- Easy to Install ......................................................................... 7

- Security ..................................................................................7

- Monitoring ............................................................................. 8

- Futureproof ............................................................................ 8

- Supporting Material on CD.....................................................8

2. Product Overview

Physical Description .................................................................. 9

- Interface Board ..................................................................... 10

- Network Connector .............................................................. 10

- Test Button ........................................................................... 10

- Network Indicator................................................................. 10

- Serial Number Label............................................................. 10

3. Basic Installation

Getting Started ......................................................................... 11

Connecting the Printer to the Ethernet Network ....................... 11

Installation Guide..................................................................... 12

- Installation Methods .............................................................12

- Installation Tools .................................................................. 12

Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot .............................................. 13

- Starting the Installation ......................................................... 13

- Print Server Name ................................................................ 14

- Environments ....................................................................... 13

- NetWare NDS ......................................................................14

- The IP address ...................................................................... 14

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3. Basic Installation, cont'd.

- Print Queues ......................................................................... 14

- Test Page .............................................................................. 15

Assigning an IP Address .......................................................... 16

- Before you start ....................................................................16

- Methods for downloading the IP Address .............................16

- Assigning a Host Name to the IP address.............................. 17

4. Setting Up – NetWare

Introduction ............................................................................. 22

Setup using NDPS ................................................................... 23

- Installing the EasyLAN 100i ................................................ 23

Advanced Installation using AXIS NetPilot ............................. 24

- NetWare Network Environment Window ............................. 24

Printing Methods ..................................................................... 27

- Print Server Mode ................................................................ 27

- Remote Printer Mode ........................................................... 27

5. Setting Up – Windows

Introduction ............................................................................. 28

Using the AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95/98 and NT...... 29

- About AXIS Print Monitor ...................................................29

Windows 95 and Windows 98 ................................................. 30

- Using the AXIS Print Monitor with Windows 95/98.............30

- Shared printer from a Windows 95 client.............................. 32

Windows NT ........................................................................... 33

- Using the AXIS Print Monitor with Windows NT 4.0 .......... 33

- Using the AXIS Print Monitor with Windows NT 3.5x ........ 35

- Using the Microsoft LPD monitor with Windows NT 4.0..... 37

- Using the Microsoft LPD monitor with Window NT 3.5x .... 38

Using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows............................... 40

- About AXIS Print Utility for Windows.................................40

- Peer-to-Peer vs. Client-Server Printing ................................. 41

Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups............................42

- Windows 3.1 ........................................................................ 42

- Windows for Workgroups .................................................... 42

Windows Clients using LANtastic ...........................................44

6. Setting Up – OS/2

Introduction ............................................................................. 45

Using the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2...................................... 45

- About AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 ....................................... 46

- Installing the EasyLAN 100i ................................................ 46

Integrating your EasyLAN 100i into the OS/2 Environment .... 47

- Creating a Print Queue (OS/2 version 1.x) ............................ 47

- Creating a Print Queue (OS/2 version 2.x and OS/2 Warp) ... 47

- Sharing the Print Queue........................................................ 48

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7. Setting Up – UNIX

Installation in the UNIX Environment...................................... 49

- Integration into the Host Printer Spooler ............................... 50

Printing Methods on TCP/IP Networks .................................... 52

- LPD...................................................................................... 52

- FTP ...................................................................................... 53

- PROS ................................................................................... 53

- Reverse Telnet...................................................................... 54

- Other UNIX Systems............................................................ 54

- IBM MVS Systems .............................................................. 54

Using Logical Printers to Customize your Printing................... 55

- Adding Strings Before and After Print Jobs ..........................56

- String Substitutions .............................................................. 56

8. Configuration & Management

Introduction .............................................................................. 58

- Configuration Methods......................................................... 58

- Configuration Overview ....................................................... 58

Using a Web Browser .............................................................. 59

- Accessing the Web Pages .....................................................59

Using AXIS ThinWizard ......................................................... 60

- Installing AXIS ThinWizard................................................. 60

- Starting AXIS ThinWizard ................................................... 60

- Creating a Network Group.................................................... 61

- Managing the print servers....................................................62

- Upgrading Axis Servers........................................................ 62

- Additional Information ......................................................... 62

Using AXIS NetPilot ............................................................... 63

- Starting AXIS NetPilot ......................................................... 63

- Changing the parameter values ............................................. 64

- Modifying the network environments ................................... 65

- Monitoring Printers .............................................................. 66

- Grouping logically connected Print Servers together............. 67

- Printer Information ............................................................... 68

- Upgrading the Print Server ................................................... 69

- Additional information ......................................................... 69

Using FTP ............................................................................... 70

- Editing the config file ........................................................... 70

- Viewing the Status File......................................................... 72

- Viewing the Account File ..................................................... 72

- FTP Help.............................................................................. 72

Using Telnet ............................................................................ 73

- Viewing the Account File ..................................................... 73

- Viewing the Status file.......................................................... 74

- Telnet Help........................................................................... 74

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9. Configuration & Management,

Using SNMP ........................................................................... 75

cont'd.

- System Requirements for SNMP .......................................... 75

- Adding AXIS and Intermec MIBs to NMS Software ............ 75

Using HP Administration Tools ............................................... 76

Using Novell Utilities .............................................................. 77

- NetWare Administration....................................................... 77

Using Setup Mode ................................................................... 78

9. Upgrading

Introduction ............................................................................. 79

Obtaining the Updated Software .............................................. 79

Upgrading the EasyLAN 100i firmware................................... 79

- Upgrading using AXIS ThinWizard ..................................... 80

- Upgrading over the Network using FTP ............................... 81

- Upgrading using AXIS NetPilot ........................................... 82

Upgrading the Printer's Firmware (Fingerprint)........................ 83

10. Printing

Creating a Label File................................................................ 84

Printing using FTP (Windows, OS/2, Unix) ............................. 85

Printing from UNIX................................................................. 86

Appendix 1

EasyLAN 100i Home Page ...................................................... 87

- Description ........................................................................... 87

- Status.................................................................................... 88

- Configuration ....................................................................... 89

- Printer ............................................................................... 89

- Print Server ....................................................................... 90

- Network Interface ............................................................. 94

- Management......................................................................... 97

- Diagnostics........................................................................... 98

- Support and Help.................................................................. 99

Appendix 2

Parameter List........................................................................ 100

- The Config File .................................................................. 100

Appendix 3

Technical Specifications ........................................................ 104

Appendix 4

Glossary................................................................................. 107

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Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Printer AB.

marks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp. DOS, Ethernet, HP, JetAdmin, LAN Manager, LAN Server, NDPS, Novell NetWare, OS/2, Unix, Win-

dows, and AXIS NetPilot ar e registered trademarks of the r espective holders. Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark (™ or ®) symbol

in every occurrence of the trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and to the benefit of the trademarked owner, with no intention of infringement.

Links in this manual:

Red text indicates an internal link inside this document.

Blue text indicates an external link that requires an internet connection and a web browser.

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The Intermec EasyLAN 100i Ethernet interface board is an optional device for EasyCoder 501 XP, EasyCoder 601 XP, EasyCoder F2, and EasyCoder F4 which provides these printers with a 10baseT Ethernet or 100baseTX Fast Ethernet network connection. The EasyLAN 100i pcb may either be factory-installed in your printer, or can be fitted later using the EasyLAN 100i kit as described in the Intermec EasyLAN 100i Installation Instructions booklet.

The EasyLAN 100i has been developed by Intermec Technologies Corporation in cooperation with Axis Communications, Sweden, and utilizes standard software from Axis for installation and configuration.

In this manual, the EasyLAN 100i interface board is regularly referred to as a print server.

Printer Firmware

The printer must be fitted with Intermec Fingerprint v . 7.31 or later . The Ethernet port is addressed as device "net1:".

Supported Environments

EasyLAN 100i supports the following computer systems and environments;

• NetWare

• Unix

• Windows (3.1x, WfW, 95, 98 & NT versions)

• Windows clients connected to LANtastic networks

• OS/2

• Internet/Intranet via any standard Web browser.

Installation and Integration

The logical installation of the EasyLAN 100i and its integration into the network is performed using the appropriate Axis client software, provided on the CD delivered with the EasyLAN 100i interface board.

Configuration and Management

As the EasyLAN 100i comprises a built-in Web server, it can be configured and managed directly from its internal Web pages, using HTTP over TCP/IP. Access to the EasyLAN 100i via any standard Web browser offers you a platform-independent management tool that is suitable for all supported network environments.

Description

Where to use it

How to use it

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Features and Benefits

Reliability

The EasyLAN 100i provides high performance and reliability . The electronic circuits are based on the improved AXIS ETRAX 100 chip, which comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers.

Flexibility

It supports printing in all the major computer systems and environments, including a number of different print methods in the TCP/IP environment.

Speed

The AXIS ETRAX 100 chip has been specifically designed for LAN products and benefits users with a faster throughput than a direct PC-to- printer connection. W ith a sustained data throughput of more than 1 Mbyte per second, the EasyLAN 100i is fast.

Easy to Install

You can install the EasyLAN 100i in your network in several ways:

• Setting the IP address using the AXIS NetPilot installation software. Its Installation Wizard, combined with the itinstall script for UNIX workstations, allows installation into all supported networking environments. This method is intended for network administrators in a local area network and can be performed remotely.

• Setting the IP address, default router, and netmask by means of the printer's Setup Mode using the printer's own built-in keyboard. This method allows setting all network addresses for full access via the word wide web, but requires physical access to the printer.

After you have assigned an IP address to the EasyLAN 100i board, you can either use the various AXIS installation software products or the EasyLAN 100i home page to configure it further .

Security

You can assign passwords to restrict both login and printer access.

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Monitoring

The internal EasyLAN 100i web pages allow you to continuously monitor printer status.

The AXIS Print Monitor for W indows 95/98, and Windows NT can be configured to display pop-up messages that show the status of peer-to-peer print jobs.

The EasyLAN 100i additionally supports SNMP for remote monitoring.

Futureproof

You can upgrade the EasyLAN 100i Flash memory over the network. This allows you to quickly update and enhance the operational features of your EasyLAN 100i when new print server software becomes available.

Supporting Material on CD

The CD that comes with the EasyLAN 100i contains the following programs, files, and manuals.

General and Specifications

• Navigation tool

• Product presentation

• Product profile

Documentation

• Intermec EasyLAN 100i Installation Instructions

• Intermec EasyLAN 100i User's Manual

• Intermec Fingerprint 7.xx Reference Manual

Firmware

• EasyLAN 100i firmware

• Intermec Fingerprint printer firmware

Software Utilities

• AXIS Thin Wizard for Windows 95/98

• AXIS Thin Wizard for Windows NT

• AXIS NetPilot

• AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95/98 and NT

• Intermec InterDriver with ActiveX Controls

• Intermec PrintSet

• Intermec proprietary MIBs

• test.txt (test file)

Features and Benefits, cont'd.

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2. Product Overview

Physical Description

EasyCoder XP-Series

EasyCoder F-Series

Serial Number Label

Network LED

Test Button

RJ-45 Connector

Serial Number Label

Network LED Test Button

RJ-45 Connector

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Interface Board

The EasyLAN 100i is a printed circuit board for internal installation in an Intermec EasyCoder XP-series or F-Series printer . It comes either factory-installed or as a kit for field installation.

Network Connector

The EasyLAN 100i is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks and connects to the network via a twisted pair category 5 cable (10baseT and 100baseTX) or better using RJ45 connectors. The EasyLAN 100i is equipped with an autosensing function that detects the speed of the local network segment and varies the speed of its data communication accordingly , between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps.

Test Button

The test button is used to enable the printing of special network test labels from the Test Label option in the Setup Mode and also to reset network parameters to default, see the Installation Instructions that comes with the EasyLAN 100i.

Network Indicator

The network indicator LED flashes to indicate network activity.

Serial Number Label

The serial number label on the rear plate of the EasyLAN 100i shows the unique serial number of the specific EasyLAN 100i device. The serial number is the basis for the hardware address (also called node address, Ethernet address, or MAC address) used for connecting the EasyLAN 100i to a network.

Physical Description, cont'd.

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3. Basic Installation

Getting Started

Assuming that the EasyLAN 100i interface board is fitted in your printer, you are now ready to install your EasyLAN 100i in your network.

Follow the instructions below to install the EasyLAN 100i in your local area network using the Axis tools provided on the CD.

As an alternative, you can use the printer's Setup Mode to set the IP address, default router, and subnetmask as described in the Installation Instructions booklet, provided you have physical access to the printer. Then, you can use a web browser to open the EasyLAN 100i home page and configure the remaining parameters (see Chapter

8 “Configuration & Management; Using a Web Browser” and Appendix 1 “EasyLAN 100i Home Page”.

1. Start the procedure by connecting the EasyLAN 100i to your network and printer as described in “Connecting the printer to the Ethernet Network” below.

2. When the EasyLAN 100i is successfully connected, proceed to the

“Installation Guide” on next page, where you will find further

information about how to install and integrate the EasyLAN 100i in your network environments.

Follow the instructions below to connect the printer to the network via the EasyLAN 100i interface board:

• Switch off the power to the printer.

• Using a category 5 twisted pair cable (10baseT or 100baseTX), connect the EasyLAN 100i interface board to your Local Area Network (LAN).

• Turn on the power to the printer.

• Select communication port "net1:" as the standard IN/OUT port, either by means of Intermec Shell (see the Installation & Operation manual of the printer) or via Web Shell (see Appendix 1

EasyLAN 100i Home Page; Configuration; 4. Web Shell).

You are now ready to install your server onto your network using one of the methods detailed in the “Installation Guide” on next page.

Connecting the Printer to the Ethernet Network

Note:

Each EasyLAN 100i unit is preconfigured with a unique node address that is based on the serial number.

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Environment Network Configuration Action

NetWare NDPS See Chapter 4 “Setting Up NetWare; Setup

using NDPS”

NetWare See Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Basic

Setup with AXIS NetPilot”

NetWare – Advanced Config. See Chapter 4 “Setting Up NetWare;

Advanced Installation using AXIS NetPilot”

Windows NetBIOS/NetBEUI See Chapter 5 “Setting Up - Windows”

TCP/IP See Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Assigning

an IP address”. Proceed with Chapter 5 “Setting Up Windows”

OS/2 NetBIOS/NetBEUI See Chapter 6 “Setting Up - OS/2” UNIX TCP/IP See Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Assigning

an IP address”.

Proceed with Chapter 7 “Setting Up - UNIX”.

After connecting the EasyLAN 100i to your network, you are now ready to perform the basic setup procedures. The method of installation that you choose should be dictated by your printing requirements and the type of network into which you are integrating.

Installation Methods

Select the appropriate installation method from the table below:

Installation Guide

Installation Tools

The appropriate installation tools for the EasyLAN 100i are summarized in the following table. Always use the latest available ver sion of the installation tools.

/. A shareware LPR spooler is available for Windows for Work-

groups at http://www.axis.com/techsup/.

Environment Operating System Protocols Installation Tool

NetWare IPX/SPX AXIS NetPilot Windows 95/98 & NT NetBIOS/NetBEUI AXIS Print Monitor

TCP/IP AXIS Print Monitor

Windows 3.1/WfW NetBIOS/NetBEUI Axis Print Utility for Windows

TCP/IP LPR Spooler

OS/2 NetBIOS/NetBEUI Axis Print Utility for OS/2 UNIX TCP/IP itinstall

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Install the AXIS NetPilot software, which is included on the CD, on your computer. AXIS NetPilot runs on any of the Windows platforms; Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, or in a WinOS/2 window under OS/2.

Starting the Installation

Follow the instructions below to install the EasyLAN 100i with AXIS NetPilot:

1. Start AXIS NetPilot by double-clicking the NetPilot icon, which is located in the folder where you installed AXIS NetPilot.

2. Locate the EasyLAN 100i in the ‘New Axis Units’ folder. Select it and click the Install button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar. If your network is large, it could take a few seconds before the print server appears in the folder.

3. Choose the Installation Wizard option and click OK. The following screen appears:

The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard Main window

Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot

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Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot, cont'd.

The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard guides you through the installation process. The following options are available:

Note:

The number of options varies according to the number of environments you enable.

Print Server Name

The default EasyLAN 100i print server name consists of the characters ‘INTERMEC’ followed by the last six digits of the serial number. If you want to change the print server name, just type the new name in the available text field.

Environments

Choose which networking environments you want to configure the EasyLAN 100i for, i.e. NetWare, TCP/IP, or Windows & OS/2. If your network comprises various different platforms, you can enable any combination of environments.

NetWare NDS

Place NetWare Print Queues on a specific bindery server, or alternatively into an NDS T ree.

The IP address

Choose the method the EasyLAN 100i should employ for obtaining an IP address. DHCP, ARP, RARP, and BOOTP are supported. You can also choose to set the IP address manually. Refer to “As-

signing an IP addr ess” later in this chapter for further information

about setting the IP address.

Print Queues

The EasyLAN 100i uses the print server name followed by the printer port as the default Print Queue name and print server port name. If you want to change the default printer queue names, just type the new names in the available text fields.

Environment Default Names

NetWare INTERMEC_LPT1_Q W indows & OS/2 INTERMEC.LP1

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Test Page

The test page is only intended for laser printers and similar that support PostScript and will not work with the EasyLAN 100i.

Unless you want to connect or create additional printing queues, the installation for the NetWare environment is now completed.

Notes:

• The parameters entered during installation are not permanent; they can be altered at any time according to your network printing requirements.

• No serious or permanent damage will be caused if you make a mistake during installation. If at any time you find that printing is not satisfactory, the parameters can easily be changed to tune the system to your requirements.

• For information on advanced functions, please refer to the AXIS Network Print Server Technical Reference. You can download this or other technical information over the Internet by accessing the Axis WWW Home Page at http://www.axis.com/.

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T o establish communication with the TCP/IP network, enabling TCP/ IP printing and Web browser management, an IP address must be assigned to your EasyLAN 100i.

Before you start

System privileges

You need root privileges on your UNIX system, or administrator privileges on a W indows NT server.

Ethernet address

You need to know the Ethernet address of your EasyLAN 100i to perform the installation. The Ethernet address is based upon the serial number of your EasyLAN. This means, for example, that an EasyLAN 100i with the serial number of 001040003610, will have the corresponding Ethernet address of 00 10 40 00 36 10. The couples of digits that make up the Ethernet address may be separated by spaces, dots, hyphens, or colons depending on application. The serial number is located on the label on the rear plate of the unit.

IP address

Unless you are downloading the IP address using DHCP, you must obtain an unused IP address from your network administrator.

Methods for downloading the IP Address

You can set the IP address using one of the following methods, depending on your network operating environment:

Method Network environments

DHCP Windows NT, UNIX ARP Windows 95/98/NT

UNIX RARP UNIX BOOTP UNIX Manual setting Windows 95/98/NT, OS/2, NetWare Setup Mode All

Note:

The ARP and RARP methods operate on single network segments only, i.e. they cannot be used over routers. DHCP assigns an IP address temporarily from a pool of addresses, which implies that the IP address can change unexpectedly.

Assigning an IP Address

Important:

DO NOT use the IP addresses shown in the following examples when installing your EasyLAN 100i. Always consult your network administrator before assigning an IP address to your EasyLAN 100i.

/. The Ethernet address is also called MAC address, node address, and hardware address, depending on application.

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Assigning a Host Name to the IP address

If you are using host names, you can map a unique host name to the obtained IP address. Refer to your system manuals or to your network administrator for instructions on how to perform name mapping on your system.

The EasyLAN 100i supports WINS (W indows Internet Name Service), which is recommended when you are using DHCP in a W indows NT network.

Note:

If the host name has not been mapped to the IP address, you can still perform the following instructions on how to download the IP address. In this case, simply replace the host name entry with the IP address wherever required.

Using DHCP

Follow the instructions below to download the IP address using DHCP:

1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP daemon. The entries included in this scope should contain the following parameters:

• range of IP addresses

• subnet mask

• default router IP address

• WINS server IP address(es)

• lease duration

2. Activate the scope. The EasyLAN 100i automatically downloads the DHCP parameters.

If you are using WINS, you must include at least one WINS server IP address in the DHCP scope. Immediately after the IP address has been received, the EasyLAN 100i registers its host name and IP address on the WINS server.

The EasyLAN 100i can automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server . Just add the name of the config file and the TFTP server’s IP address to your DHCP scope. The config file is downloaded immediately after the EasyLAN 100i receives its IP address.

Note:

You do not have to restart the EasyLAN 100i to download the IP address.

Assigning an IP Address, cont'd.

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Using ARP in Windows 95/98 and Windows NT

Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP:

1. Start a DOS window.

2. Type the following commands:

arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> ping <IP address> arp -d <IP address>

Example:

arp -s 192.168.234.196 00-10-40-00-36-10 ping 192.168.234.196 arp -d 192.168.234.196

The host will return Reply from 192.168.234.196 ... or a similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and that communication is established.

Notes:

- Enter the Ethernet address as couples of digits separated by

hyphen signs as shown in the example above.

- When using the Windows 95 implementation of ARP, change the first line to:

arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> <w95host IP address>

, where

<w95host IP ad-

dress>

is the IP address of your Windows 95 host.

- When you execute the

ping

command for the first time, you will experience a significantly longer response time than is usual.

- By using the

arp -d

command, the static entry in the arp

table is removed from the host’s cache memory.

- If ARP does not work, check if RARP is disabled on the TCP/IP home page, see Appendix 1; Configuration; Network Interface;

1. TCP/IP. If so, change to enable.

Assigning an IP Address, cont'd.

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Using ARP in UNIX

Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP: Type the following commands:

arp -s <host name> <Ethernet address> temp ping <host name>

Example:

arp -s npsname 00:10:40:00:36:10 temp ping npsname

The host will return npsname is alive, or a similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and that communication is established.

Notes:

- Enter the Ethernet address as couples of digits separated by

colon signs as shown in the example above.

- The ARP command varies between different UNIX systems. Some BSD type systems expect the host name and node address in reverse order. Furthermore IBM AIX systems will require the additional argument ether. For example:

arp -s ether <host name> 00:10:40:00:36:10 temp

- When you execute the

ping

command for the first time, you may experience a significantly longer response time than is usual.

- If ARP does not work, check if RARP is disabled on the TCP/IP home page, see Appendix 1; Configuration; Network Interface;

1. TCP/IP. If so, change to enable.

Assigning an IP Address, cont'd.

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Using RARP in UNIX

Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using RARP:

1. Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is typically located in the /etc/ethers file:

Example:

00:10:40:00:36:10 npsname

2. Update, if necessary, your host table and alias name databases, as required by your system.

3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically performed using the rarpd -a command.

4. Restart the EasyLAN 100i to download the IP address.

Note:

- Enter the Ethernet address as couples of digits separated by

colon signs as shown in the example above.

- If you are a IBM AIX user, you will probably not have access to a RARP daemon. If this is the case, you can use either the ARP or BOOTP methods instead.

- If RARP does not work, check if RARP is disabled on the TCP/ IP home page, see Appendix 1; Configuration; Network Inter-

face; 1. TCP/IP. If so, change to enable.

Assigning an IP Address, cont'd.

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Using BOOTP in UNIX

Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using BOOTP:

1. Append the following entry to your boot table. This is typically performed by editing the file: /etc/bootptab

Example:

npsname:ht=ether:vm=rfc1048:\ :ha=001040003610:ip=192.168.234.196:\ :sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.168.1.1

Notes:

- Enter the Ethernet address without any separation signs as

shown in the example above.

- Enter the ht and vm fields exactly as shown in the example.

- The ha field is the Ethernet address and the ip field is the IP address of your EasyLAN 100i.

- The gw and sm fields correspond to the default router address and subnet mask.

2. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases, as required by your system.

3. If it is not already running, start the BOOTP daemon. This is typically performed using the bootpd command.

4. Restart the EasyLAN 100i to download the IP address, default router address, and subnet mask.

The EasyLAN 100i can automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server . Just add the name of the config file and the TFTP server’ s IP address to your boot table. The config file is downloaded immediately after the EasyLAN 100i receives its IP address.

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4. Setting Up – NetWare

If you have performed the basic installations as described in Chap-

ter 3 “Basic Installation; Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot”, the

EasyLAN 100i is now ready for communicating within the NetW are environment.

However, if you need a more advanced installation that is not covered by the AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard, you are advised to perform the additional instructions presented in “Advanced Instal-

lation using AXIS NetPilot” later in this chapter.

If you want to install the EasyLAN 100i using NDPS, you should not use the AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard at all. You should instead follow the instructions in “Setup using NDPS” later in this chapter .

If you intend to operate your EasyLAN 100i in a multiprotocol environment, you should also proceed to the other relevant sections in this manual, namely:

• Chapter 5 “Setting Up - Windows”

• Chapter 6 “Setting Up - OS/2”

• Chapter 7 “Setting Up - UNIX”

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Setup using NDPS

The EasyLAN 100i supports Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS), which is Novell’ s new generation architecture for printing and printer administration.

Before the EasyLAN 100i can be installed, you must install NDPS and an HP Gateway on your NetWare file server . The HP Gateway is included with the NDPS software and is automatically installed together with NDPS. The EasyLAN 100i uses the HP Gateway when communicating with an NDPS printer .

Please refer to the appropriate Novell and Hewlett Packard documentation for further details about NDPS and the HP Gateway.

Installing the EasyLAN 100i

You can select to install the connected printers as public or controlled printers. Follow the instructions below to install the EasyLAN 100i using NDPS:

Public Access

1. Make sure that the HP Gateway is configured to automatically create a public access printer, before you connect the EasyLAN 100i to the network.

2. Connect the EasyLAN 100i to the NetWare network.

As soon as the HP Gateway finds the EasyLAN 100i, it will automatically create a public access printer . All users have access to the public access printer, which is found with the Novell Printer Manager.

Controlled Access

1. Make sure that the HP Gateway is not configured to automatically create a public access printer, before you connect the EasyLAN 100i to the network.

2. Connect the EasyLAN 100i to the NetWare network.

3. Use the NetWare Administrator to create an NDPS printer as an object in the directory. As directory objects, access to them is controlled and they are no longer available as public access printers.

The controlled access printer is found in the Novell Printer Manager’s NDS object list.

Notes:

- NDPS requires that you run NetWare 4.11 or higher.

- NDPS is supported by Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows 3.1 clients.

- You can disable the NDPS feature by setting HP_JETADMIN in the EasyLAN 100i parameter list to NO.

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Having installed your EasyLAN 100i print server in accordance with the basic installation procedures described in Chapter 3 “Basic

Installation; Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot” your EasyLAN 100i

print server should now feature in the ‘Network Print Servers’ folder located in the AXIS NetPilot main window.

NetWare Network Environment Window

The NetWare Network Environment window allows you to connect additional print queues to your EasyLAN 100i as well as create new ones.

Follow the steps below to gain access to the NetW are Network Environment window:

1. Select the required Network Print Server from the ‘Network Print Server’ folder.

2. Choose Network from the Setup menu or click on the Network icon on the AXIS NetPilot’s toolbar.

3. If you are not logged on to your NetWare file server, a dialog box will ask you to log on.

The AXIS NetPilot NetWare Network Environment window

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The EasyLAN 100i periodically updates the configuration by scanning the NDS tree or, in the case of NetWare versions 3.x, the designated file servers.

Connecting Print Queues

Follow the steps below to connect a print queue to the print server port:

1. Open the NetWare Network Environment window.

2. Select the print server port you want to connect.

3. Click the Connect... button. The Connect NetWare Print Queues

window appears.

The AXIS NetPilot Connect NetWare Print Queues window

4. Select the tree or server location of the print queue from the Resources box.

5. Select an existing print queue to connect to the server port, create a new print queue by clicking on Create Queue... If you have selected an existing queue, advance to step 8. Continue with step 6 only if you want to create a new queue.

6. Type the queue name in the Create Queue dialog window. If you want to create a queue in the NDS tree you must also enter the name of the volume where the queue will be located. Click OK.

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7. Select the newly created queue from the queue list.

8. Select Print Server Mode or Remote Printer Mode. If you

selected Print Server Mode, advance directly to step 11, otherwise continue with step 9. Please refer to Printing Methods on next page for further information about the two printing methods.

9. Select an appropriate NetWare Print Server name, that will be associated with the EasyLAN 100i print server, by using the Browse... button.

Note: You cannot type or edit the name manually.

10. If you want to define a remote printer number slot manually, check the Manual box and type the desired number in the box.

11. Click the OK button to return to the Network Environments window.

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The following overview explains the advantages and limitations of the two supported NetWare printing methods.

Print Server Mode

The EasyLAN 100i logs in to a file server(s) and repeatedly polls the print queues for print jobs. In this fashion, the EasyLAN 100i emulates a NetWare print server, that is a workstation running PSERVER. It provides high printing speed with low network load and is the recommended mode for medium to large sized networks. Each print server in PSERVER mode takes one NetW are license.

Advantages

• High performance, typically up to 1 Mbyte/s.

Limitations

• In bindery mode, this printing method requires a NetWare user licence for each EasyLAN 100i to file server link.

Remote Printer Mode

The EasyLAN 100i connects to a PSERVER NetWare program running on the file server, or to a dedicated workstation running PSERVER.EXE. It then automatically receives print jobs from the file server . In this fashion, the EasyLAN 100i emulates a workstation running the NetWare remote printer software RPRINTER, or NPRINTER.

This mode is only recommended for small networks where the number of NetWare user licences is a major issue.

Advantages

• NetWare user licences are not required.

Limitations

• Lower performance, typically 20 - 70 kbytes/s for NLM.

• Higher network load.

Printing Methods

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5. Setting Up – Windows

Having connected the EasyLAN 100i to your network, this section describes how to use the AXIS Print Utilities for printing in the Windows environment.

If you intend to print directly from standard W indows applications, e.g. Microsoft Office, you should start by installing the appropriate Intermec InterDriver as a local printer on the host using the Installation Wizard. The Intermec InterDriver is included on the CD.

Then identify your Windows platform and choose the appropriate installing instructions from the list below.

Windows 95 and Windows 98, please refer to:

- Using the AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95/98 and NT

Windows NT, please refer to:

- Using the AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95/98 and NT

Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups, please refer to:

- Using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows

Windows clients using LANtastic, please refer to:

- Windows Clients using LANtastic,

If you intend to use the EasyLAN 100i in a multiprotocol environment, you should also refer to the following sections:

• Chapter 4 “Setting Up - NetWare”

• Chapter 6 “Setting Up - OS/2”

• Chapter 7 “Setting Up - UNIX”

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AXIS Print Monitor should be used for network printing in Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT environments. It allows AXIS Network Print Servers to be connected in the same simple fashion as a local printer port and once installed, is automatically initialized upon system startup.

Install the AXIS Print Monitor software now if you have not already done so. It is available on the CD.

If you want to change the default name or amend any of the EasyLAN 100i default parameters, you can do so using the AXIS NetPilot, or any standard Web browser. Refer to Chapter 8 ”Con-

figuration & Management”.

About AXIS Print Monitor

AXIS Print Monitor is a W indows component that has been developed for peer-to-peer printing under W indows 95, W indows 98 and Windows NT that allows your print jobs to be sent directly to the print server .

Printing Environments

The AXIS Print Monitor supports printing over NetBIOS/NetBEUI and TCP/IP (LPR). T o enable printing in these environments, please ensure that the desired printing protocol is running on your client.

Peer-to-Peer Printing

The AXIS Print Monitor needs to be installed on each workstation to perform peer-to-peer printing. Once installed, the AXIS Print Monitor allows you to access all network printers, just as if they were connected directly to your workstation. Peer-to-peer printing offers the following benefits:

• You can easily monitor the status of your printers by enabling error condition pop-up messages.

• You do not have to rely on a server.

Client-Server Printing

AXIS Print Monitor needs only to be installed on one server to perform client-server printing. The installed printers must be configured to be shared to allow clients to use them. Pop-up messages should not be enabled on the server as the status of shared printers will not be reported to the client platforms. Pop-up messages are only displayed on the server .

User Dialog

Although the AXIS Print Monitor user dialog varies depending on which platform you are using, i.e. W indows 95, W indows 98, W indows NT 4.0 or Windows NT 3.5x, the functionality is exactly the same.

Using the AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95/98 and NT

Note:

The AXIS Print Monitor may be used for DOS printing when installed on Windows NT platforms. However, in Windows 95/ 98 this is only possible from a client workstation, in a clientserver configuration. The AXIS Print Utility for Windows should be used if DOS peer-to-peer printing is performed on a Windows 95/98 platform. Please refer to “Using the AXIS Print

Utility for Windows” later in this

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Using the AXIS Print Monitor with Windows 95/98

Follow the procedures below to install Axis printer ports from a Windows 95 or Windows 98 workstation:

NetBIOS/NetBEUI

1. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings - Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.

2. After clicking Next> in the first dialog, the Wizard asks you to select Local printer or Network printer. Select Local printer as the EasyLAN 100i emulates a local printer port. Click Next>.

3. Choose the Intermec printer driver in the displayed Manufacturers list, then select the appropriate printer from the Printers list and click Next> to proceed directly to step 6. It is only necessary to perform steps 4 –5 if your printer does not appear in the model list.

Note: If you are not certain that the desired printer driver available in the Manufacturers and Printer Models list is the latest version, you are advised to use the printer driver provided on the CD delivered with the EasyLAN 100i.

4. Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the CD that was provided with your printer, select the CD drive and click OK.

5. Select the printer driver in the *:\Interdrv\DP folder on the CD and click Next>.

6. Select the AXIS Printer Port from the Available Ports list. The port name appears as <name>.FIF, where <name> is ITC followed by the last six digits of the EasyLAN 100i serial number, e.g. ITC003610. Click the Configure Port button.

7. Choose whether error condition pop-up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure AXIS Printer Ports dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be displayed after retry. Click Next>.

8. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Finish.

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TCP/IP (LPR)

T o be able to print using LPR, you must have installed the EasyLAN 100i in the TCP/IP environment as described in Chapter 3 “Basic

Installation; Assigning an IP address”.

1. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings - Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.

2. After clicking Next> in the first dialog, the Wizard asks you to select Local printer or Network printer. Select Local printer as the EasyLAN 100i emulates a local printer port. Click Next>.

4. Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the CD that was provided with your printer, select the CD drive and click OK.

5. Select the printer driver in the *:\Interdrv\DP folder on the CD and click Next>.

6. Select the AXIS LPR Port you want to use and click Next. Available LPR ports appear as <port name>@<IP address> or <port name>@<host name>, e.g. PR1@192.36.254.101.

- If you want to install a new LPR port, select the Printers@LPR

port and perform all procedures defined in steps 10–18.

- If the LPR already exists, proceed to step 7.

7. Click the Configure Port button. Choose whether error condition pop-up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure AXIS LPR Ports dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be displayed after retry. Click OK. Click Next>.

8. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Finish.

You should continue with the following steps only if you want to install a printer to a new LPR port and have chosen Printers@LPR port previously in step 6.

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10. Click Next.

11. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Finish.

12. The printer you have defined is displayed in the ‘Printers’ folder.

Right-click the printer object and select Properties from the Context menu.

13. Click the details tab in the Properties page and then click Add Port to display the available monitors.

14. Click the radio button “other”. Select AXIS Port and click OK.

15. Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your choice of network protocol and click OK.

16. Enter the IP address or the host name of your print server and set the Logical Printer to “PR1”. Click OK.

17. The LPR port will then be added automatically to the list of available ports. Click OK.

18. You may now configure the port, as described in step 7.

Shared printer from a Windows 95 client

Follow the following step-by-step instructions if you are using a shared printer from a Windows 95 client:

1. Open the Control Panel.

2. Open the ‘Printers’ folder.

3. Click Add Printer.

4. Select Network Print Server and then go to Next.

5. Enter the path for the network printer or browse the network to find and select it.

6. Go to Next and then Finish.

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Using the AXIS Print Monitor with Windows NT 4.0

Follow the procedure below to install Axis Printer Ports from a Windows NT 4.0 workstation:

NetBIOS/NetBEUI

1. To start the Add Printer W izard, select Settings - Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.

2. The Wizard asks you to select My Computer or Network printer server . Select My Computer, as the EasyLAN 100i emulates a local printer port.

3. Click Add Port... in the Available ports dialog, select AXIS Port and click New Port...

4. Select NetBIOS/NetBEUI as your choice of network protocol and click OK.

5. Select the AXIS Port you want to add. The port appears as <name>.FIF , where <name> is ITC followed by the last six digits of the EasyLAN 100i serial number, e.g. ITC003610. Click OK.

6. Close the Printer Ports window.

7. Click the Configure Port... button. Choose whether error condition pop-up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure Axis Ports dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be displayed after retry. Click OK. Continue the installation by clicking Next>.

8. Choose the appropriate printer driver for your printer. Click Next> and proceed directly to step 11. It is only necessary to perform steps 9-10 if your printer does not appear in the list.

9. Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the CD that was provided

with your printer, select the CD drive and click OK.

10. Select the printer driver in the *:\Interdrv\DP folder on the CD and click Next>.

11. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next>.

12. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users and click Finish.

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TCP/IP (LPR)

T o be able to print using LPR, you must have installed the EasyLAN 100i in the TCP/IP environment as described in Chapter 3 “Basic

Installation; Assigning an IP address”.

1. To start the Add Printer W izard, select Settings - Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.

2. The Wizard asks you to select My Computer or Network printer server . Select My Computer, as the EasyLAN 100i emulates a local printer port. Click Next>.

3. If the LPR Printer port you want to use already appears in the available ports list, you may proceed directly to step 8. If not, click Add Port and continue with step 4.

4. Select AXIS port from the list of available monitors in the Printer Port dialog. Click the New Port... button.

5. Select LPR (TCP/IP) and click OK.

6. From the Add AXIS LPR Port dialog, enter the IP address or host name of your print server and define the logical printer name as PR1. Click OK.

7. Click OK to return to the Printer Ports dialog. Click Close.

8. Select an AXIS LPR Port you wish to use and then click OK. Available LPR ports appear as <port name>@<IP address> or <port name>@<host name>, e.g. PR1@192.36.254.101.

9. Click Configure Port... and choose whether error condition pop- up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure LPR Port dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be displayed after retry. Click OK.

10. Having selected and configured the chosen port, click Next>.

11. Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer . If the desired print driver already appears in the displayed Manufacturers and Printer Models list dialog, highlight your selection, click Next> and proceed directly to step 14. It is only necessary to perform steps 12–13 if your printer does not appear in the list.

12. Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the CD that was provided with your printer , select the CD drive and click OK.

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13. Select the printer driver in the *:\Interdrv\DP folder on the CD and click Next>.

14. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next>.

15. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users and click Finish.

Using the AXIS Print Monitor with Windows NT 3.5x

Follow the procedure below to install Axis printer ports from a Windows NT 3.5x workstation:

NetBIOS/NetBEUI

1. Open the Print Manager and select Create Printer from the Printer menu.

2. Enter an appropriate name in the Printer Name field.

3. Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer from the Manufacturers and Printer Models list and then proceed directly to step 6. Please note that it is only necessary to perform steps 4–5 if your printer does not appear in the model list.

4. Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the CD that was provided with your printer, select the CD drive and click OK.

5. Select a printer driver (see note) and click Next>.

6. Select Other ... in the “Print to” list box.

7. Select Axis Port in the list of available Print Monitors and click OK.

8. Select the AXIS Port you wish to add and then click OK. The port appears as <name>.FIF , where <name> is ITC followed by the last six digits of the EasyLAN 100i serial number, e.g. ITC003610.

9. Click on Settings. Choose whether error condition pop-up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure Axis Ports dialog. Click OK.

10. Click OK.

Windows NT, cont'd.

Note:

Presently, the Intermec InterDriver does not support Windows NT 3.5x, but a generic printer driver could be used.

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TCP/IP (LPR)

T o be able to print using LPR, you must have installed the EasyLAN 100i in the TCP/IP environment as described in Chapter 3 “Basic

Installation; Assigning an IP address”.

1. Open the Print Manager and select Create Printer from the Printer menu.

2. Enter an appropriate name in the Printer Name field.

3. Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer from the drop-down Driver list. If the desired printer driver already appears in the displayed Manufacturers and Printer Models list dialog, proceed directly to step 6. It is only necessary to perform steps 4–5 if your printer does not appear in the model list.

4. Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the CD that was provided

with your printer, select the CD drive and click OK.

5. Select a printer driver (see note) and click Next>.

6. Select Other ... from the “Print to” drop-down list.

7. Select AXIS Port from the list of available Print Monitors in the Print Destination dialog. Click OK.

8. Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your choice of network protocol and click OK.

9. From the Add LPR port dialog, enter the IP address or host name of your print server and define the logical printer name as PR1. Click OK to return to the Create Printer dialog.

10. Select the AXIS LPR port you wish to use from the “Print to” drop-down list. The ports appear as <port name>@<IP address> or <port name>@<host name>, e.g. PR1@192.36.254.101.

11. Click the Settings button. Choose whether error condition popup messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure AXIS LPR Ports dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be displayed after retry . Click OK to return to the Create Printer dialog.

12. Having selected and configured the chosen port, click Next>.

13. Select whether you want to share the printer with other network users. Click OK.

Windows NT, cont'd.

Note:

Presently, the Intermec InterDriver does not support Windows NT 3.5x, but a generic printer driver could be used.

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The printer properties are displayed in an appropriate dialog that allows you to refine your printer setup.

The Axis printer is now installed and will appear as an icon in the Print Manager .

Using the Microsoft LPD monitor with Windows NT 4.0

This section describes how to set up a W indows NT Server v4.0 for LPR printing over the TCP/IP protocol, using the built-in Microsoft LPD monitor .

Basic Setup

If you have not already done so, you should perform the TCP/IP basic setup procedures prior to installing a printer for LPD printing. These procedures are defined in Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; As-

signing an IP addr ess”.

Preparing for LPR/LPD printing

In the Control Panel, click the Network icon. If the TCP/IP Printing entry appears, then TCP/IP is already installed. Close the Network folder and skip to “Installing a printer” below.

Follow the following steps to prepare for LPR/LPD printing:

1. Open the Control Panel and click the Network icon.

2. Select Protocols.

3. Add TCP\IP Protocol.

4. Select Services.

5. Add MS TCP\IP Printing.

Installing a printer

Follow the instructions below to install a printer for LPD printing:

1. Open the Control Panel and open the ‘Printers’ folder.

2. Click Add Printer, select My Computer and then go to Next.

3. Select Add Port. In Printer Ports, choose LPR Port and then click New Port.

4. In Add LPR compatible printer, enter the host name or IP address of the EasyLAN 100i as the print server to provide LPD.

5. Enter ‘PR1’, ‘PR2’, ... ‘PR8’ as the name of printer or print queue on that server .

6. Choose a suitable printer driver for your printer and go to Next.

7. Enter a printer name and go to Next.

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8. Select Shared if you want to share the printer over the network.

9. Enter a share name.

10. Click Next and then Finish.

Using the Microsoft LPD monitor with Window NT 3.5x

This section describes how to set up a Windows NT Server v3.5 and v3.51 for LPD printing over the TCP/IP protocol, using the built-in Microsoft LPD monitor .

Basic Setup

signing an IP addr ess”.

Install the TCP/IP Protocol Stack

In the Control Panel, click the Network icon. If the TCP/IP Printing entry appears, then TCP/IP is already installed. Close the Network folder and continue with “Installing a printer” on next page.

Follow these steps to install the TCP/IP protocol stack:

1. In the Control Panel, select Network.

2. Click Add Software...

3. Select “TCP/IP Protocol and related components” and then click Continue.

4. Check “TCP/IP Network Printing Support” and then click Continue.

5. Select path and then click Continue.

6. Click OK in the Network Settings dialog box.

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Installing a Printer

Follow the following step-by-step instructions to install a printer for LPD printing.

1. In the Control Panel, click the Print Manager.

2. In the Printer menu, select Create Printer.

3. In the Printer Name field, type a name for your printer.

4. Choose a suitable printer driver for your printer.

5. In the Print to field, select Other ...

6. In the Print Destinations dialog, choose LPR Port and then click OK. The Add LPR Compatible Printer dialog will now appear .

7. In the Name or Address field, type the IP address or the host name of your EasyLAN 100i. If you use an host name, this must be defined in the hosts file on your server prior to the installation. This file is normally located in /winnt35/system32/ drivers/etc/hosts.

8. In the Name of Printer on the Machine field, type the logical printer name you want to use, e.g. PR1. Click OK.

9. Click OK to complete the installation.

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AXIS Print Utility for W indows is the tool to use for network printing in Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 environments.

AXIS Print Utility for W indows is supplied on CD that comes with EasyLAN 100i. Install this utility now if you have not already done so.

About AXIS Print Utility for Windows

AXIS Print Utility for W indows is an application for network printing in the W indows environment. It allows you to:

• Install and maintain EasyLAN 100i printer ports as Windows printer ports.

• Capture and monitor print jobs directed to the EasyLAN 100i ports.

Print jobs are directed through a spool directory located on your local hard disk (peer-to-peer mode), or on the file server (clientserver mode). The printer port status of your EasyLAN 100i can be monitored and pop-up notification messages can be generated, keeping you informed of completed print jobs or any problem condition.

For more information about AXIS Print Utility for Windows, see the on-line help.

Notes:

- Microsoft Network (NetBIOS/NetBEUI) must be running when using AXIS Print Utility for Windows.

- AXIS Print Utility for Windows must be running when printing in peer-to-peer mode.

- The AXIS Print Utility for Windows is not needed on the client platforms for client-server printing.

- If you want to change the default name of your EasyLAN 100i or amend any of the default parameters, you can do so using the AXIS NetPilot, or any standard Web browser. Refer to Chap-

ter 8 “Configuration & Management”.

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Peer-to-Peer vs. Client-Server Printing

Windows for W orkgroups and W indows 3.1 users, requiring access to a network printer in peer-to-peer mode, will need to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software onto their workstation. Users may then add the required network printer to their systems and use the printer as if it was connected directly to their workstation.

Peer-to-peer printing offers the following benefits:

• You can monitor the printer status at all times and be notified when print job are completed.

• You do not have to rely on a server.

Client-server operation requires only one user to install the AXIS Print Utility for W indows software onto their workstation. This user then adds the printer to his or her workstation (the server) and shares the printer with other users on the network. The other users (the clients) can connect to the printer through the server via the Windows Print Manager .

The client-server mode provides a way of maintaining queue ordering and job priority, but at a price. This is because:

• You cannot receive printer status or print job notification.

• The workstation, set up as the server, must be available at all times.

It must also have the capacity to handle the print jobs that pass through it.

Notes:

- When using the client-server mode, other users can still install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software, for printing directly to the network printer in peer-to-peer mode.

- When using the client-server mode, it is recommended that the server is setup only on a Windows for Workgroups workstation.

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Windows 3.1

In order to print to a network printer, Windows 3.1 requires the installation of network support, such as the LAN Server or LAN Manager W orkstation software. When installed, proceed as described under W indows for Workgroups below.

Windows for Workgroups

Peer-to-Peer Printing

Follow the instructions below to install your EasyLAN 100i for peer-to-peer printing at a Windows for Workgroups workstation:

1. Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon.

2. In the Port menu, click Add.

3. In the NPS Port list, select the EasyLAN 100i port. The port appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is INTERMEC followed by the last six digits of the EasyLAN 100i serial number, e.g. INTERMEC003610.

4. Accept or change the suggested Windows port name and type any required comment in the Description field. Make a note of the Windows port name as you will need this later, then click OK to install the Windows port.

5. In the Port menu, click Connect... to bring up the Windows Printers dialog.

6. Select a printer driver from the list of Installed Printers (or click Add>> to install a new driver), then click Connect...

7. Select the Windows port name from step 4 above (this name can be found at the bottom of the Ports list).

8. Click OK to close the Connect dialog, and Close to close Printers.

The setup is completed and you can now print through your EasyLAN 100i.

Note:

AXIS Print Utility for Windows must be running when you print through your EasyLAN 100i. We strongly recommend that you copy the AXIS Print Utility icon into your StartUp folder.

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Client-Server Printing – Server Setup

Follow the instructions below to install your EasyLAN 100i for client-server printing at a W indows for Workgroups server:

1. Choose a workstation that you want to use as a server for network printing. The server must be available at all times and must have sufficient hard disk space for spooling print jobs.

2. Open Network Setup, click Sharing..., check the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s) box.

3. Install AXIS Print Utility for Windows on the server.

4. Set up your EasyLAN 100i as described under “Peer-to-Peer

Printing”, on previous page.

5. Open Print Manager and select your printer.

6. In the Printer menu, select Share Printer As...

7. Type a printer name in the Share As field (this is the printer name seen by the clients, see Client Setup below). Check the Re-share at Startup box, then click OK.

The server setup is now completed. Set up the clients as described below .

Note: The AXIS Print Utility for Windows must be running when you print through your EasyLAN 100i. We strongly recommend that you copy the AXIS Print Utility icon into your StartUp folder.

Client-Server Printing – Client Setup

Follow these steps to use your EasyLAN 100i for client-server printing at a W indows for Workgroups client:

1. In the Control Panel, select Printers.

2. Select a printer driver from the list of Installed Printers, or click Add>> to install a new driver. Click Connect...

3. Select Network... in the Device Name list, select a local port (LPT1 - LPT3) to redirect to your network printer.

4. In the Show Shared Printers on list, select the server from Server Setup above.

5. In the Shared Printers list, select the printer you want to use.

6. Click OK, OK, and Close.

7. Exit the Control Panel.

The client setup is completed and you can now print through your EasyLAN 100i.

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From any W indows client, the EasyLAN 100i can also be used for network printing in LANtastic environments.

LANtastic users can use the AXIS Utilities in exactly the same manner as described in the preceding Windows sections, using a choice of Axis utility software that is guided by the type of Windows client employed:

• Refer to “Using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows” if you are using a Windows for Workgroups client.

• Refer to “Using the AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95/98 and

NT” if you are using a Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT

client.

Note:

Make sure that your LANtastic client is running the desired printing protocols.

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Having connected the EasyLAN 100i to your network, this section now describes how to set up your EasyLAN 100i for printing in the OS/2 environment.

If you intend to operate your EasyLAN 100i in a multiprotocol environment, you should also proceed to the other relevant sections in this manual, namely:

• Chapter 4 “Setting Up - NetWare”

• Chapter 5 “Setting Up - Windows”

• Chapter 7 “Setting Up - UNIX”

The AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is the tool to use for network printing in OS/2 environments.

AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is not supplied on the CD that comes with EasyLAN 100i, but can be downloadedfrom AXIS home page

http://www .axis.com/glocal/products/software. Download and

install this utility now if you have not already done so. If you want to change the default name or any of the EasyLAN 100i

default parameters, you can do so using any standard Web browser or AXIS NetPilot from any Windows platform that is connected to your network, or W inOS/2 window under OS/2.

Refer to Chapter 8 “Configuration & Management” for more information.

The AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is not needed on the client platforms when using a client-server configuration.

6. Setting Up – OS/2

Introduction

Using the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2

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About AXIS Print Utility for OS/2

AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is an application for network printing in the OS/2 environment. Its allows you to:

• Install and maintain the EasyLAN 100i printer ports as OS/2 printer ports.

• Capture and monitor print jobs directed to the EasyLAN 100i ports.

Notes:

- The NetBEUI protocol must be active. If not, use MPTS/LAPS (LAN Server) or SETUP (LAN Manager) to activate it.

- If you are using OS/2 version 2.x and wish to print through TCP/IP, we recommend that you use the IBM TCP/IP for OS/2 product. It supports the LPD and interactive FTP print methods.

Installing the EasyLAN 100i

1. When AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is running, click Install to install your EasyLAN 100i. The port appears in the list as <name>.LP1, where <name> is INTERMEC followed by the last six digits of your print server serial number, for example INTERMEC003610.LP1.

2. Select the port that you want to install, then click Install.

Repeat this procedure for each server using the EasyLAN 100i.

Note:

The AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 must be running in order to print using your EasyLAN 100i.

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Creating a Print Queue (OS/2 version 1.x)

1. Double-click the Print Manager icon, click Setup, then select Printers...

2. Click Add to make a new printer definition, then type a name of your choice in the Name field.

3. Select \PIPE\<name>.LP1 from the Device list, then select a printer driver suitable for your printer.

4. Click Add, then click OK to confirm the printer definition.

5. Click Setup, then select Queues...

6. Click Add to create a print queue, and type a name in the Name field.

7. Click Add, then click OK to confirm the queue definition.

Creating a Print Queue (OS/2 version 2.x and OS/2 Warp)

1. Double-click the Templates folder, then drag the Printer icon out to the Workplace Shell (or into a folder) while holding the right mouse button down.

2. Type a name of your choice in the Name field.

3. Select \PIPE\<name>.LP1 from the Port list, and select a printer driver suitable for your printer from the Standard Printer list.

4. Click OK to confirm the printer definition.

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Sharing the Print Queue

A print queue must be made a shared resource before it can be accessed from other computers (clients or other servers). Open an OS/2 window and issue the following command:

NET SHARE <queue_name> /PRINT

where <queue_name> is the name of the queue created above. To share a printer resource when using OS/2 Warp with IBM Peer

service, follow the steps below:

1. Click the right mouse button on the printer object.

2. Select Share and then Start sharing. In the dialog box, enter

Description.

3. Select the check-box Start sharing at LAN workstation start- up.

4. Click OK.

To share a printer resource when using LAN server 4.0, follow the steps below:

1. Open LAN Server Administration.

2. Open your domain and then Resource Definition.

3. Drag and drop a printer from the template.

4. Enter the Alias name, select a Server name and the previously created Spooler Queue Name.

5. Click OK.

The setup is completed and you can now print through your EasyLAN 100i.

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7. Setting Up – UNIX

Having performed the basic TCP/IP setup procedures as defined in

Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Assigning an IP address”, you are

now able to print in interactive mode using LPR, FTP or Reverse T elnet protocols.

However, should you require to integrate the EasyLAN 100i into your host spooler, you can use the automatic installation script itinstall. This utility software is resident in the flash memory of the EasyLAN 100i and can be downloaded to your host using FTP, so no disks are required. Having completed this operation, the printer connected to the EasyLAN 100i will appear as though they are directly connected to the host printer spooler .

If you intend to operate your EasyLAN 100i in a multiprotocol environment, you should also proceed according to one or more of the following sections, as appropriate to your network.

• Chapter 4 “Setting Up - NetWare”

• Chapter 5 “Setting Up - Windows”

• Chapter 6 “Setting Up - OS/2”

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Integration into the Host Printer Spooler

To integrate the EasyLAN 100i into the host printer spooler, you can use the auto installation script itinstall, resident in the EasyLAN 100i. Follow the instructions below to install this software onto your host using FTP:

1. Login to the EasyLAN 100i using the command: ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address>

2. Enter root as the user id and pass as the password.

3. Download the script using the command:

get itinstall

Log out using the command quit, bye, or exit depending on your FTP version.

> ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 Intermec EasyLAN 100i FTP Print Server V6.10 Mar 16 2000 ready. Name (npsserver:thomas): root 331 User name ok, need password Password: pass

(not visible)

230 User logged in ftp> get itinstall 200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening data connection for itinstall (192,36,253,4,13,223), (mode ascii). 226 Transfer complete. local: itinstall remote: itinstall 61187 bytes received in 14 seconds (4.2 kbytes/s) ftp> bye 221 Goodbye. >

Typical FTP session for collecting the itinstall script

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The itinstall script has now been downloaded to your host. Execute the script with this command:

sh itinstall

Y ou will be guided through the installation by a step-by-step procedure. During the installation you will be asked to select a print method; we suggest you choose LPD or, for more functionality , use the PROS filter or named pipe methods. Please refer to the following pages if you need guidance on the choice of print methods.

The itinstall script will suggest one of the systems listed below when started. If you do not find the suggestion appropriate, then manually select any of the systems listed.

1....SunOS 4 (SUN BSD, Solaris 1.x)

2....SunOS 5 (SUN SYS V, Solaris 2.x)

3....AIX (IBM RS/6000, BULL DPX 20)

4....HP-UX (HP 9000)

5....BOS (BULL DPX 2)

6....DEC OSF/1 (Digital Equipment, Alpha)

7....ULTRIX (Digital Equipment, DEC)

8....IRIX (Silicon Graphics, SGI)

9....SCO UNIX (Santa Cruz Operation)

10...FreeBSD (Berkeley UNIX)

11...Generic BSD (Berkeley UNIX)

12...Generic SYS V R3 (UNIX System V Release 3)

13...Generic SYS V R4 (UNIX System V Release 4)

Systems supported by itinstall

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The EasyLAN 100i supports several different print methods in the TCP/IP environment. itinstall will suggest a print method suitable for your particular UNIX system, but you might want to use another method depending on your printing requirements (banner pages, status logging, etc).

The diagram below shows the alternative data paths taken by some of the UNIX print methods. This illustrates some of the advantages and limitations of the different methods. Use the following information to determine which method to adopt.

Illustration of different UNIX print methods

LPD

The Line Printer Daemon is a protocol for transferring print jobs between hosts. This is the recommended method for UNIX systems, but some System V versions do not support LPD.

Advantages:

Easy to set up – install the EasyLAN 100i as a remote queue in System V, or add a remote printer to /etc/printcap using the rm and rp fields (BSD).

Limitations:

Spooler features, and printcap or lpr options (BSD) such as multiple copies, are not available.

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FTP

The File Transfer Protocol is used for transferring files between hosts.

Advantages:

Uses industry standard network software on the host.

Limitations:

No printer status logging. In the case of BSD it may conflict with other input or output filters and does not allow both input and output filters. In System V no filters or interface programs can be used.

PROS

A protocol developed at Axis. Comes in two versions; named pipe (PROS A) and filter (PROS B).

PROS A Advantages:

The EasyLAN 100i appears as a device to the system. This makes all filter and model options available. It provides accounting and status logging. Supports bi-directional printing. The printer information read back can be viewed in a log file.

Limitations:

A ‘C’ compiler is required to build the PROS A drivers.

PROS B Advantages:

It provides accounting and status logging. Supports bi-directional printing. The printer information read back can be viewed in a log file.

Limitations:

A ‘C’ compiler is required to build the PROS B drivers and in the case of BSD, it may conflict with other input or output filters. It does not allow both input and output filters. Interface programs can not be used in System V.

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Reverse Telnet

Often used for printing via a terminal server printer port. Only recommended if you already have a Reverse Telnet driver installed.

Advantages:

Easy to set up with previously installed Reverse Telnet drivers.

Limitations:

No status logging. Drivers are not supplied with the EasyLAN 100i. Existing drivers may be slow.

Other UNIX Systems

Most UNIX systems resemble either BSD or System V and so with some ingenuity, a solution can also be devised for other variants.

If the system has BSD socket type networking support, then prosbsd (in the bsd directory of the EasyLAN 100i) can be used as a starting point. It receives print data from stdin, and writes a log file to stderr. Nothing is written to stdout.

Alternatively, FTP may be used. It is a good idea to use bsd/ ftp_bsd or sysv/ftp_sysv as a starting point.

IBM MVS Systems

A sample JCL script, jclex, is available in the mvs directory of the EasyLAN 100i. It gives an example of how to print a file from an MVS mainframe to an EasyLAN 100i using FTP.

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The EasyLAN 100i has a powerful facility for altering the print data. This means that your desired print format can be realized on any type of printer . The following actions can be invoked from the EasyLAN 100i:

• Strings can be added before and after the print data

• Strings within the print data can be substituted If any of these actions are required, a Logical Printer is used to change the print data before being sent to the printer port. There are eight logical printers (PR1-PR8) that can be set up to filter the print data.

The default logical printers settings are such that PR1–PR4 cause no change to the flow of print data, while PR5–PR8 add CR to LF control characters:

Logical Printer Changes to data

PR1 no change PR2 no change PR3 no change PR4 no change PR5 add CR to LF PR6 add CR to LF PR7 add CR to LF PR8 add CR to LF

Each logical printer can be set up using any standard Web browser or by directly editing the config file.

Notes:

- The examples in this section describes how you can configure the available logical printers using a standard Web browser. If you want to set them directly by editing the config file, just enter the values for the corresponding parameters.

- The examples should only be viewed as suggestions how to configure the logical printers. Obviously, you should configure them according to the needs of your network.

- In Appendix 2 - “Parameter List”, you can find a complete list of the EasyLAN 100i parameters.

- Refer to Chapter 8 “Configuration & Management” for more information about the available management tools.

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Adding Strings Before and After Print Jobs

These string functions provide a way to send printer control commands before and after each print job. They may be specified individually for each logical printer . There must be a running Intermec Fingerprint or Direct Protocol application program in the printer that reads and executes the commands.

All strings are entered as hexadecimal byte values.

String Substitutions

The string substitution function performs search and replace operations on the print data. The primary application is to replace printer control commands. Up to twenty string substitutions may be specified individually for each logical printer.

All strings must be entered as hexadecimal byte values, and each match and substitute string must be preceded by a count byte.

Example 1:

Assume that you want to replace the UNIX New Line (hex 0A) with an ASCII NewLine (hex 0D 0A) for logical printer PR1.

Follow the instructions below to substitute command strings:

1. Select the Printer1 Web page.

2. Enter the string 01 0A 02 0D 0A in the String Substitutions

text field.

Hex Code Explanation

01 Length of the string you want to replace 0A The string you want to replace 02 Length of the substitute string 0D 0A The substitute string

3. Click the Submit Printer1 settings button. This is the default setting for logical printers PR5 through PR8.

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Example 2:

Assume that you want to replace the UNIX New Line (hex 0A) with an ASCII NewLine (hex 0D 0A), and the printer command

G1 (hex 1B 47 31) with

Y (hex 1B 59) for logical printer

PR2. Follow the instructions below to substitute command strings:

1. Select the Printer2 Web page.

2. Enter the string 01 0A 02 0D 0A 03 1B 47 31 02 1B 59 in the String Substitutions text field.

Hex code Explanation

01 Length of the UNIX New Line command 0A The UNIX New Line command 02 Length of the ASCII New Line command 0D 0A The ASCII New Line command 03 Length of the replaced printer command 1B 47 31 The replaced printer command 02 Length of the new printer command 1B 59 The new printer command

3. Click the Submit Printer2 settings button.

Note:

Extensive use of string substitutions will obviously decrease the throughput rate of the EasyLAN 100i.

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This section describes the methods you can use to configure and manage the EasyLAN 100i. The configuration and management tools that are supported by the EasyLAN 100i allows you to:

• Change the print server parameters, i.e. editing the config file

• Receive extended information about the print jobs

• Receive printer port status

• Monitor your printers

Configuration Methods

The configuration methods that are covered in this section are the following:

• Using a Web browser

• Using AXIS ThinWizard

• Using AXIS NetPilot

• Using FTP

• Using Telnet

• Using SNMP

• Using HP administration tools, e.g. HP JetAdmin

• Using Novell Utilities

• Using the printer's built-in keyboard in the Setup Mode (limited configuration only)

Configuration Overview

The method you should use to manage and configure your EasyLAN 100i is depending on the operating system protocols of your network. The table below displays which method to use for each supported environment.

Operating System Protocols Configuration/Management methods IPX/SPX (NetWare) AXIS NetPilot, HP JetAdmin, Novell Utilities TCP/IP AXIS ThinWizard

, FTP, (UNIX, Windows 95/98/NT, Telnet, SNMP, HP Web JetAdmin Windows 3.1/WfW)

NetBIOS/NetBEUI AXIS NetPilot (Windows 95/98/NT, Windows 3.1/WfW, OS/2)

All Web Browser

/. The AXIS ThinWizard server cannot run in Windows 3.1 or

Windows for Workgroups environments.

8. Configuration & Management

Introduction

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Once you have established the EasyLAN 100i in the TCP/IP environment, either as described in Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; As-

signing an IP addr ess” or in the printer's Setup Mode via the printer's

built-in keyboard, you are free to access the EasyLAN 100i Web pages from any standard Web browser .

Accessing the Web Pages

Follow the steps below to access the internal home page of the EasyLAN 100i.

1. Start your Web browser.

2. Type the host name or the IP address directly into the Web browser’s Location text field.

The home page of your EasyLAN 100i appears in your browser, for example:

Using a Web Browser

Refer to Appendix 1 “EasyLAN 100i Home Page” for a detailed description of the services available from the home page.

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AXIS ThinW izard is a management tool that allows you to manage and upgrade ThinServer products. You can find, monitor and upgrade your Axis print servers remotely in any TCP/IP network using a standard Web browser .

The internal Web pages of Axis ThinServer products integrate directly into AXIS ThinW izard, giving you access to the services described in Appendix 1 “EasyLAN 100i Home Page”.

Once you have established the EasyLAN 100i in the TCP/IP environment, as described in Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Assigning

an IP address”, you are free to access the EasyLAN 100i from

AXIS ThinWizard.

Installing AXIS ThinWizard

You should only install AXIS ThinWizard on a designated server on your network. When you want to use the AXIS ThinWizard for management purposes, you just access the server via any standard Web browser.

The AXIS ThinWizard software is available on the CD that comes with EasyLAN 100i.

Starting AXIS ThinWizard

Follow the instructions below to start the AXIS ThinWizard:

1. Make sure that the server where you installed AXIS ThinWizard is up and running on your network.

2. Start a Web browser from a client in your network.

3. Enter the IP address or the host name of the server where you installed AXIS ThinWizard. If the server is installed on another port than 80, you must enter the port name after the host name or the IP address.

4. The AXIS ThinWizard start page appears in the Web browser. Enter your user name and the password and click the Log in button.

5. The AXIS ThinWizard interface appears. Select a network group from the list. If the list is empty, you must first create a group.

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Creating a Network Group

The network group concept is the corner stone of AXIS ThinWizard. By dividing your network into network groups, you can monitor your print servers more efficiently . The scope of each network group is determined by the Axis server types and IP subnets that are included.

You can create as many network groups as you want. Follow the instructions below to create a network group:

1. Click the Network Groups button in the AXIS ThinWizard main

menu.

2. Click the Create button.

3. The Create Network Group page opens. Type the name of the network group and identify the IP subnets and Axis server types that should be included. If you are only interested in managing print servers, deselect all options but the Print Servers option.

4. Click OK to create the network group.

You can edit the properties of each network group from the Network Groups page. Simply select the network group from the list and use one of the Edit, Copy, or Remove commands.

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Managing the print servers

Follow the instructions below to access the EasyLAN 100i using AXIS ThinWizard:

1. Click the Manage Network button in the main menu.

2. Select the network group, including the EasyLAN 100i, from the drop-down list. All AXIS servers included in the network group appear in the window.

3. Click the link of the EasyLAN 100i to access its internal Web page.

You are now free to manage and configure the EasyLAN 100i as described in Appendix 1 “EasyLAN 100i Home Page”.

Upgrading Axis Servers

Refer to Chapter 9 “Upgrading; Upgrading using AXIS Thin-Wiz-

ard” for more information about upgrading Axis Servers using AXIS

ThinWizard.

Additional Information

If you need more information, please refer to the AXIS ThinWizard on-line help.

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AXIS NetPilot is the recommended tool to use for configuring the EasyLAN 100i in networks that support communication via the IPX/SPX or the NetBIOS/NetBEUI protocols.

AXIS NetPilot allows you to:

• Change the EasyLAN 100i parameter values

• Modify network environment settings

• Monitor your printers on the network

• Create logical groups of print servers to simplify administration

• Upgrade the EasyLAN 100i

Starting AXIS NetPilot

Start AXIS NetPilot by clicking the AXIS NetPilot icon, which resides in the folder where you installed AXIS NetPilot.

The main window of AXIS NetPilot

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Changing the parameter values

AXIS NetPilot provides you with two useful tools for changing parameter values:

• Property pages: Use the Property pages if you have little experience in editing config files and need a user-friendly interface.

• Parameter List Editor: Use this fast and efficient tool if you have considerable experience in editing config files.

The Property Pages

The Property pages provide an easy way to view and change the parameters. Each property page comprises a set of selection tabs that are appropriate to your operating environments. Each parameter can be edited by selecting the relevant box.

Follow the instructions below to open and edit an arbitrary Property Page:

1. Select the EasyLAN 100i from the ‘Network Print Servers’ folder.

2. Click the Properties button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar or choose Properties from the Setup menu.

3. Select the tab that includes the parameter you want to change.

4. Change the value.

5. Click Apply to save the change to the print server. (If you select OK instead, the Property pages closes automatically after the change has been saved).

The Parameter List Editor

The Parameter List Editor is a simple editor that enables you to:

• edit the EasyLAN 100i config file.

• save customized config files to your hard disk.

• configure several network print servers simultaneously.

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Follow the instructions below to use the Parameter List Editor:

1. Choose Edit Parameter List from the Setup menu.

2. Download a config file from a print server or from your hard

disk by selecting from File or from Print Server.

3. Click the Load button and the config file opens in the editor.

4. Edit the config file.

5. Select the appropriate radio button, To File or To Print Server.

6. Click Save after you have made your choice, to save the modified

config file.

Modifying the network environments

From the Network Environment window you can modify the network settings for each supported network environment.

To gain access to the Network Environment window, follow the instructions below:

1. Select the EasyLAN 100i from the ‘Network Print Servers’ folder.

2. Click on the Network button on the toolbar or select Network from the Setup menu.

3. Select the tab corresponding to the environment that you want to modify.

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Monitoring Printers

To simplify printer monitoring, you can create logical groups of printers. The printer status of each printer is displayed in the AXIS NetPilot window .

AXIS NetPilot’s Monitoring Window

Creating a printer group

Follow the instructions below to create a printer group:

1. Select the ‘Monitoring Printers’ folder.

2. Click on the New Group button on the toolbar or select New Printer Group from the File menu.

3. Type a printer group name in the text field and click OK.

You can create as many printer groups as you want.

Adding a printer to a printer group

Follow the instructions below to add a printer to a printer group:

1. Select the printer group folder, located in the ‘Monitoring Printers’ folder.

2. Click on the Add Printer button on the toolbar or select Add Printer from the File menu.

3. The Add Printer window appears. Double-click the printer name to which the desired printer is connected and select the printer type. Click OK.

Note! If there are more than one unit of the same type, each must have a dedicated name that differs from the others in some way.

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Examining printers

Follow the instructions below to monitor the printers:

1. Select the printer group folder, located in the ‘Monitoring Printers’ folder. The printer status appear in the right-hand frame of AXIS NetPilot.

2. If you want the status to appear in a new window, click the Monitoring button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar.

Grouping logically connected Print Servers together

AXIS NetPilot allows you to create logical groups of print servers in order to simplify administration. Installed print servers are displayed in the ‘Network Print Servers’ folder and shortcuts to these print servers can be added to the print server groups. Management operations performed on the shortcuts affects the functionality of the print servers.

Creating a Print Server Group

Follow the instructions below to create a print server group:

1. Select the ‘AXIS Units’ folder.

2. Click on the New Group button on the toolbar or select New Print Server Group from the File menu.

3. Type a print server group name in the text field and click OK. You can create as many print server groups as you want, but you cannot include a print server in more than one group.

Adding a Print Server to a Print Server Group

Follow the instructions below to add a print server to a print server group:

1. Select the print server group folder, located in the ‘AXIS Units’ folder.

2. Click on the Add PS button on the toolbar or select Add Print Server from the File menu.

3. The Add Network Print Server window appears. Select the print server and click OK.

Examining Print Servers

Follow the instructions below to monitor the print servers:

1. Select the print server group folder, located in the ‘AXIS Units’ folder.

2. Select the print server.

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Printer Information

Follow the instructions below to obtain rich printer information from printers appearing in the monitoring window:

1. Select the desired printer folder, located in the ‘Monitoring Printers’ folder.

2. Click the desired printer icon and choose Printer Information from the File menu.

AXIS NetPilot Printer Information window

Y ou can also view the rich printer information in the Summary window .

AXIS NetPilot Summary window

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Upgrading the Print Server

You can use the AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard to upgrade the EasyLAN 100i software. Please refer to Chapter 9 “Upgrading” for details.

Additional information

Refer to the AXIS NetPilot on-line help for further information about this tool.

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Having assigned an IP address to your EasyLAN 100i, as described in Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Assigning an IP address”, you can change the EasyLAN 100i parameter settings using the File Transport Protocol (FTP).

Editing the config file

Follow the instructions below to edit the config file using FTP:

1. Create a directory on the hard disk in a DOS window (Windows and OS/2) or in a UNIX shell window, e.g.:

c:/md <directory name>

2. Select this directory to receive data via ftp, e.g.:

c:/cd <directory name> c:/<directory name>ftp

3. Log in to the EasyLAN 100i by typing: ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address>

4. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root and pass.)

5. Download the config file to your host by typing:

get config

6. Edit the file using your preferred text editor.

7. Save the config file to the EasyLAN 100i by typing:

put config CONFIG

Notes:

It is important that the destination file is specified in capital letters. Otherwise the edits are temporary and will be lost once the EasyLAN 100i has been powered down.

The example on next page shows how to edit the config file using FTP from a DOS window.

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Example

> ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 Intermec EasyLAN 100i FTP Print Server V6.10 Mar 16 2000 ready. ready. Name (npserver:thomas): root 331 User name ok, need password Password: pass

(not visible)

230 User logged in ftp> get config 200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening data connection for config (192,36,253,4,13,223), (mode ascii). 226 Transfer complete. 8588 bytes received in 0.24 seconds (35.63 kbytes/s) ftp> put config CONFIG 200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening data connection for CONFIG (192,36,253,4,13,223), (mode ascii). 226 Transfer complete. 8588 bytes received in 0.45 seconds (19.04 kbytes/s) ftp> bye 221 Goodbye. >

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Viewing the Status File

The status command shows which printer port the logical printers are assigned to, and their current status.

Follow the instructions below to view the status file using FTP:

1. Log in to the EasyLAN 100i by typing: ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address> in a DOS windows (Windows and OS/2) or in a UNIX shell window.

2. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root and pass.)

3. Download the status file to your host by typing:

get status

4. View the status file using your preferred text editor.

Viewing the Account File

The account file contains data concerning the ten last print jobs. It specifies an internal job number, the user that initiated the job, the protocol and logical printer that was used, current status (Completed, Off-line, or Printing), number of bytes printed, elapsed time and off- line time.

Follow the instructions below to view the account file using FTP:

1. Log in to the EasyLAN 100i by typing:

ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address>

in a DOS windows (Windows and OS/2) or in a UNIX shell window.

2. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root and pass.)

3. Download the account file to your host by typing:

get account

4. View the account file using your preferred text editor.

FTP Help

By typing help in step 3 in the FTP instruction sets above, a list of all available files and commands will be displayed.

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Having assigned an IP address to your EasyLAN 100i, as described in Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Assigning an IP address”, you can manage your EasyLAN 100i using the Telnet protocol.

Viewing the Account File

The account file contains data concerning the last ten print jobs. It specifies an internal job number, the user that initiated the job, the protocol and logical printer that was used, current status (Completed, Off-line, or Printing), number of bytes printed, elapsed time and off- line time.

Follow the instructions below to view the account file using T elnet:

1. Log in to the EasyLAN 100i by typing: telnet <host name> or telnet <IP address> in a DOS window (Windows and OS/2) or in a UNIX shell window.

2. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root and pass.)

3. View the account file by typing:

account

The example below shows a typical session to view the account file using Telnet from a UNIX window .

Example

> telnet npserver Trying 192.36.253.96... Connected to npserver. Escape character is ‘^]’. 220 Intermec EasyLAN 100i TELNET Print Server V6.10 Mar 16 2000 ready. Intermec EasyLAN 100i network login: root Password: pass

(not visible)

220 Intermec EasyLAN 100i TELNET Print Server V6.10 Mar 16 2000 ready. Root> account Current account file: JOB USER PROT PORT S BYTES ETIME 5 Thomas FTP pr2 P 1885 2 4 Joe LPT pr1 C 23074 4 3 RICHARD PSERVER pr2 C 43044 5 2 LSLM_userNetBIOS pr2 C 36995 3 1 patrick PROS pr5 C 83208 9 Root>

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Viewing the Status file

The status command shows which printer port the logical printers are assigned to, and their current status.

Follow the instructions below to view the status file using telnet:

1. Log in to the EasyLAN 100i by typing: telnet <host name> or telnet <IP address> in a DOS windows (Windows and OS/2) or in a UNIX shell window.

2. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root and pass.)

3. View the status file by typing:

status

Telnet Help

By typing help in step 3 in any of the T elnet instruction sets above, a list of all available commands will be displayed.

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You can use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remotely monitoring and configuring of the EasyLAN 100i. All major functions for print servers are supported.

General Information SNMP refers to a set of standards for network management, including a protocol, a database structure specification, and a set of data objects. The EasyLAN 100i SNMP implementation runs in the TCP/IP environment.

The management is handled by NMS (Network Management System) software running on a host on your network. The NMS software communicates with network devices by the means of messages, which are references to one or more objects.

A message can be a question or an instruction to a device, or an alarm triggered by a specific event in a device. Objects are contained in data bases called MIBs (Management Information Base), where MIB-II is a standard database.

The EasyLAN 100i supports all relevant parts of MIB-II and also includes private AXIS and Intermec MIBs.

System Requirements for SNMP

The following requirements must be fulfilled in order to make full use of the EasyLAN 100i SNMP support:

• NMS software that allows you to install private enterprise MIBs.

• A host, supporting FTP, on which to run the NMS software.

Adding AXIS and Intermec MIBs to NMS Software

1. Log in to the EasyLAN 100i using FTP.

2. Download the AXIS MIB fileto the NMS host. snmp/intermec.mib Printserver items.

3. Copy the Intermec MIB files from the CD-ROM that came with the EasyLAN 100i interface board to the NMS host. intermec.mib MIB module top tree defining objects in

Intermec products

itcnetwork.mib TCP/IP and WINS settings itcports.mib Communication ports settings itcsnmp.mib SNMP communities and trap destinations prtcmmn.mib Printer-specific items regarding system,

media, memory, print mechanism etc.

prtitp.mib Programming language version.

4. Install the MIBs according to instructions in your NMS software documentation. For technical details, you can view a MIB file with any text editor.

Using SNMP

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The EasyLAN 100i is fully compatible with the HP JetAdmin and the HP Web JetAdmin printer management software. You can use either tool to install and configure your printer devices, and monitor the current status of your EasyLAN 100i and other HP JetAdminor HP Web JetAdmin-compatible devices on your network.

Please refer to the appropriate Hewlett Packard documentation for further details about these tools.

Notes:

- You can disable the HP JetAdmin and the HP Web JetAdmin support, by setting the HP_JETADMIN parameter to NO.

- It is not possible to upgrade the EasyLAN 100i Flash Memory from the HP JetAdmin.

- If the EasyLAN 100i has been configured with HP JetAdmin or HP Web JetAdmin, you cannot configure it with AXIS NetPilot unless you first reset it to the factory default settings.

Using HP Administration Tools

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After installing the EasyLAN 100i into the NetWare environment using AXIS NetPilot, you can manage your EasyLAN 100i, using either Novell’ s NetWare Administrator, or PCONSOLE.

NetWare Administration

Some useful features provided by the NetWare Administrator are described in more detail below:

Printer Status

The Printer Status menu, detailed below, shows the status of an active print job serviced by an EasyLAN 100i network print server . It displays detailed information concerning the active job including, Print Queue, print job description, size of print file, percentage of job completed, etc. You can also abort or pause the print job from this menu.

Notification

You can use the NetWare Administrator to enable or disable status notification messages for printers connected to the EasyLAN 100i, e.g. Busy, Off-line, Out of paper, Paper jam, etc. You can also add or remove print job owners and administrators from the list of persons to be notified.

Print Layout

You can view installed EasyLAN 100i Network Print Servers and their relative print queues for any NetWare Organizational Unit. Y ou can also display summary information by right-clicking on the printer object you want to examine.

Using Novell Utilities

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Using Setup Mode

When an EasyLAN 100i interface board is installed, a few extra options will appear in the display when you enter the Setup Mode. Using the printer's built-in keyboard, you can navigate through theses options and change them if necessary.

The diagram below illustrates the hierarchy of the additional setup options.

The Setup Mode provides a convenient way of setting up the printer's network addresses, provided you have physical access to the printer . Once the network connection has been established, you can use the EasyLAN 100i home page to further configure both the printer and the EasyLAN 100i print server . Refer to the EasyLAN 100i Installation Instructions for explanations in greater detail.

• Press Setup key to exit the Setup Mode.

SETUP: NET-COM, NET1

SETUP: PRINT DEFS

SETUP: MEDIA

SETUP: FEEDADJ

SETUP: SER-COM, UART1

Standard Setup Mode See diagram #2 in printer's Installation & Operation Manual

Standard Setup Mode See diagram #1 in printer's Installation & Operation Manual

Use keys . and 0–9 to set IP address manually. Use C-key to erase.

Use keys . and 0–9 to set netmask manually. Use C-key to erase.

Use keys . and 0–9 to set default router manually. Use C-key to erase.

Set addresses manually

Select character(s) specifying

new line in data sent from

EasyLAN 100i pcb.

Read received addresses

First displayed option

indicates current setting.

Use F4 or F5 key to scroll

First displayed option

indicates current setting.

Use F4 or F5 key to scroll

NETWORK: IP SELECTION

SETUP: NETWORK

NETWORK: IP ADDRESS

IP ADDRESS:

192.168.1.79

NETMASK:

255.255.255.0

NETWORK: NETMASK

NETWORK: DEFAULT ROUTER

DEFAULT ROUTER:

192.168.1.1

RARP

BOOTP

DHCP

IP SELECTION: MANUAL

NET-COM,NET1: NEW LINE

NEW LINE: CR/LF

Read addresses

Enter

Setup

Enter

F4 F5

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The following firmware and software can be upgraded:

Firmware

• The EasyLAN 100i print server firmware held in Flash Memory

• The printer's firmware (Intermec Fingerprint)

Software

• AXIS NetPilot configuration software

• AXIS ThinWizard

• AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT

• AXIS Print Utility for Windows (not included on CD)

• AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 (not included on CD)

You can obtain all the print server and printer firmware as well as the software utilities from the following locations:

• The EasyLAN 100i CD-ROM.

• Anonymous ftp by logging in to ftp.axis.com and accessing the folder /pub/axis/ (AXIS software only).

• Over the Internet, by accessing the Intermec Printer Support home page at http://printer.intermec.com. Click on the “Software” link and locate the relevant firmware or software to download under the appropriate link. If you are a first time visitor to this site, you need to fill in a form to get a password.

• Your local Intermec dealer.

Note: If you are upgrading your print servers using AXIS ThinWizard, you do not need to obtain the firmware file prior to the upgrading process, provided that you are connected to the Internet.

You can upgrade the EasyLAN 100i Flash memory using one of the following softwares or methods:

• AXIS ThinWizard (TCP/IP)

• FTP (TCP/IP)

• AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard (IPX/SPX)

9. Upgrading

Introduction

Obtaining the Updated Software

Upgrading the EasyLAN 100i Firmware

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Upgrading using AXIS ThinWizard

AXIS ThinW izard is a tool that enables batch upgrading of several print servers and should be used for upgrading the flash memory in TCP/IP networks.

Y ou must assign the EasyLAN 100i with an IP address, as described in Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Assigning an IP addr ess”, before you can use this upgrading method.

Follow the instructions below to upgrade your print servers using AXIS ThinWizard:

1. Click the Manage Network button in the AXIS ThinWizard

main menu.

2. Select a network group from the drop-down list. You can only update the servers that are included in the selected network group.

3. All AXIS servers included in the network group appear. Click the Firmware button to start the Upgrade Wizard.

4. Follow the instructions that are presented to you to complete the installation.

Refer to Chapter 8 “Configuration & Management; Using AXIS

ThinW izard” for more information about AXIS ThinWizard.

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Upgrading over the Network using FTP

T o upgrade over the network using FTP you will need the file with the new print server software. The name of this file is in the form product_version.bin. You can use any of the previously mentioned methods to obtain the new file.

Y ou must assign the EasyLAN 100i with an IP address, as described in Chapter 3 “Basic Installation; Assigning an IP address” before you can use this upgrading method.

Follow the procedures below to upgrade the EasyLAN 100i:

Caution! Be careful not to interrupt the file transfer. If the transfer is inter-rupted, the EasyLAN 100i may have to be re-initialized by your dealer.

1. Log in to the EasyLAN 100i with the command: ftp <host name>, or ftp <IP address>

2. You will be prompted for user id and password. Use the user id root, which has the default password pass.

3. Type the command binary to change to binary transfer mode.

4. Type the command put <software name> flash, where <software name> is the name of the new print server software.

5. Wait for the Flash loading operation to finish. This normally takes 1 to 4 minutes. The unit automatically restarts with the new print server software.

6. Log out using the command quit, bye, or exit depending on your FTP version.

Note:

Should you encounter any problem that prevents a successful upgrade over your network, it may become necessary to perform the flash loading operation via the parallel port, LPT1. In this case, you are advised to contact your dealer.

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Upgrading using AXIS NetPilot

This method is recommended for upgrading the flash memory in NetWare networks. An Upgrade Wizard is available to guide you through the necessary procedures.

Follow the instructions below to upgrade your print servers:

1. Obtain the firmware file, using one of the methods presented at the start of this chapter.

2. Put the file in the AXIS NetPilot ‘Upgrade’ folder. This folder resides in the same folder as the AXIS NetPilot program and was created when AXIS NetPilot was installed on your client.

3. Start the Upgrade Wizard by clicking on the Upgrade icon on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar.

4. Proceed the installation by following the instructions that are presented to you in the Upgrade Wizard.

If you need more information, please refer to AXIS NetPilot online help.

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Upgrading the Printer's Firmware

The printer's firmware, i.e. the Fingerprint kernel, the standard fonts, and other files stored in the printer's flash memory , can be upgraded in several ways. The same methods can be used for downloading non-standard fonts:

• By means of a flash memory card (Firmware Card/Font Install Card) inserted in the printer's memory card slot (see the printer's Service Manual).

• From the CD over a serial channel using PrintSet.

• From a file in the host over a serial channel using PrintSet.

• Directly over Ethernet using FTP.

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10.Printing

In order to test if the printer has been correctly installed and configured, you could print a simple label file. The file listed below is created using the Intermec Direct Protocol.

First, create a label layout file in a simple text editor (you can also find this file (testfile.txt) on the CD that comes with EasyLAN 100i:

INPUT ON ↵ (start direct protocol mode) BF ON ↵ (enable bar code interpretation) BF "Swiss 721 BT",6 ↵ (select bar code font) PP 10,10 ↵ (insertion point for box field) PX 430,340,15 ↵ (create a box) PP 30,30 ↵ (insertion point for image field) PM "GLOBE.1" ↵ (select image) PP 75,270 ↵ (insertion point for bar code field) BT "CODE39" ↵ (select bar code type) PB "ABC" ↵ (input data to bar code field) PP 75,220 ↵ (insertion point for text field) FT "Swiss 721 BT",6 ↵ (select text font) PT "My FIRST label" ↵ (input data to text field) PF ↵ (print one copy)

Save the file under a suitable name, e.g. testfile.txt

Creating a Label File

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Use the following instructions to print a sample from the following environments:

• Windows 3.1x

• Windows for Workgroups

• Windows 95

• Windows NT

• OS/2

• Unix

You will need to know the name or IP address of the printer you want to print to. Also, make sure that the printer is set to use "net1:" as standard IN/OUT channel (see Chapter 5 Basic Installation; Con-

necting the Printer to the Ethernet Network).

1. Start an FTP application connected to the printer:

ftp 192.168.234.196

2. Log on using your user name and password.

3. Send the test file to the printer, e.g.:

put test.txt pr1

4. If the printing has succeeded, the application returns transfer complete and other useful information. The printed label should look like this:

Note:

The Intermec InterDriver, included on the CD that comes with the EasyLAN 100i, allows you to print directly from most applications running under various Windows versions.

Printing using FTP

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Choose the print instruction appropriate for your type of system:

System Instructions

BSD lpr -P printername filename

where: printername is the name of the printer you want

to print to.

filename is the name of the file you want to

print.

System V pr -d printername filename

where: printername is the name of the printer you want

to print to.

filename is the name of the file you want to

print.

AIX qprt -P printername filename

where: printername is the name of the printer you want

to print to.

filename is the name of the file you want to

print.

Y our network administrator will be able to supply you with the name of a suitable printer for the file you wish to print.

If you have specified "test.txt" as filename, the following label will be printed.

Printing From UNIX

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We recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer ≥ 4.0 or Netscape Communicator ≥ 4.0 with Java and stylesheets enabled for accessing the EasyLAN 100i home page.

Appendix 1: EasyLAN 100i Home Page

Description

The EasyLAN 100i comes with a home page for the World Wide Web (www) allowing the user to communicate directly with an EasyLAN 100i-equipped printer anywhere in the world over the web. The default home page is stored in the printer's firmware ("rom:") starting with Intermec Fingerprint 7.31. This means that the home page files are there regardless if the printer is fitted with an EasyLAN 100i interface board or not, but can only be accessed via that board.

The advanced user can modify or replace the default home page as described in the EasyLAN 100 i Programmer's Guide.

The home pages contains the following main subjects:

• Status

View the status of the printer ports

• Configuration

Set up the printer in regard of...

- Serial and Ethernet communication

- Media characteristics

- Start/stop adjust and print speed

- Perform testfeed, return to default setup, reboot, select ap-

plication and select standard I/O port.

Set up the print server...

- General setup

- Netware setup

- NETBIOS/NETBEUI setup

- Setup for printer 1 – 8

Set up the network interface in regard of...

- TCP/IP configuration

- SNMP configuration

• Management

Read various information on the EasyLAN 100i interface.

• Diagnostics

V iew the job history monitor.

• Support

• Help

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Status

The status page shows information for the nine logical printers. Even if all logical printers represent a single physical printer, each logical printer can be set separately in regard of a number of characteristics, see “Configuration/Print Server/Printer 1–8” later in this chapter . By selecting the logical printer set up according to your immediate requirements, you can control how the printer will interpret and handle the data sent to it.

For each logical printer you can see:

• Logical Printer designation (1–8 and -) [”-” represents the direct printer port bypassing the logical printers]

• Port ( always FastIF)

• Status (Available, Occupied, or Printing)

• Number of bytes printed

• Comments

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Configuration

The Configuration part consists of three subparts:

• Printer

• Print Server

• Network Interface

Printer

There are four different pages in the Printer subpart:

1. Communication

2. Media

3. Print Engine

4. Web Shell

Refer to the Installation & Operation manual for the printer model in question for detailed information on the various setup parameters.

1. Communication

Here you can set up the communication parameters for the printer's standard serial communication channel "uart1:" and the network communication channel "net1:".

Use the boxes to enter and select the appropriate values and choices, then press the Submit Setup button.

2. Media

In this page you can specify the size of the print window , select the media type and set up the printer for the paper/ribbon type in use. You can also adjust the printer's printout contrast.

Use the boxes to enter and select the appropriate values and choices, then press the Submit Setup button.

3. Print Engine

In this page you can set the start and stop adjust values, read the printhead resistance, and set the print speed.

Use the boxes to enter and select the appropriate values and choices, then press the Submit Setup button.

4. Web shell

In the upper part of this page you can perform a test feed, reset the printer to its default setup values, print test labels, and execute a reboot.

In the lower part, you can use the boxes to select an application and to choose the standard IN/OUT channel, similar to Intermec Shell. Then press the Submit Setup button and execute a reboot.

Important!

Do NOT use the AUTO option in the Standard I/O drop-down list box (intended for future development only).

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Print Server

There are 11 dif ferent pages in the Print Server subpart:

1. General

2. NetWare

3. NetBIOS/NetBEUI

4. Printer 1

... ...

11. Printer 8

1. General

The following parameters can be set.

• Node Address This is the unique address1 hardcoded into each EasyLAN 100i interface board (read-only). It is based on the serial number printed on the label on the rear plate of the interface board.

• Root Password Enter a password here to password-protect the configuration and management home pages. When trying to use a link to a configuration or management page, a password box will appear. Always Enter root as user. The password is pass unless you have specified another password here. After having given the correct password, you can link to any configuration or management page as long as your browser is on.

• User and Printer Access List Restrict access via FTP. Set name and password according to the following syntax:

u:<name1>: p:<password1>:u:<name2>: p:<password2>:.......

• Base URL State the www address for your Base URL.

• HP JetAdmin Support State if you want HP JetAdmin Support by selecting YES or NO in the drop-down list box. Normally select NO.

• Internal Printout Destination In the drop-down list box, select the logical printer (PR1 –PR8 or FastIF) you want to use by default.

• System Location State where your system is located. (Used for SNMP).

• System Contact State the e-mail address of the contact person for your system. (Used for SNMP).

/. Also called Ethernet address, hardware address, or MAC address.

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Configuration, cont'd.

Print Server, cont'd.

2. NetWare

The following parameters can be set.

• Netware Enabled

Click a radio button to specify NetWare enabled or disabled.

• Print Server Name

Specify the name of the print server. It should consist of the characters INTERMEC plus the six (6) last digits in the serial number of the EasyLAN 100i interface board (see the rear plate of the board).

• Job Check Delay

Set the print server queue polling interval. Default value is 5 seconds.

• Configuration Check Delay

Set the interval between automatic configuration checks. Default value is 300 seconds.

• IEEE 802.3 Frame Type Enabled

Use the radio buttons to enable or disable this option.

• Ethernet II Frame Type Enabled

Use the radio buttons to enable or disable this option.

• IEEE 802.2 Frame Type Enabled

Use the radio buttons to enable or disable this option.

• SNAP Frame Type Enabled

Use the radio buttons to enable or disable this option.

• NCP Burst Mode Enabled

Use the radio buttons to enable or disable this option.

• PSERVER NDS

Enter the name of NDS (NetWare Directory Services) file server and name of print server including context.

• PSERVER Bindery 1 – 16

Enter the name of the bindery file server. See Chapter 4 “Setting

Up – Netware; Printing Methods”.

• NPRINTER/RPRINTER 1 – 8

Enter the print server name and slot number. See Chapter 4 “Set-

ting Up – Netware; Printing Methods”.

After having entered the appropriate information and selected the desired options, press the Submit NetWare settings button.

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3. NetBIOS/NetBEUI

The following parameters can be set:

• NetBIOS/NetBEUI Enabled

Click a radio button to specify NetBIOS/NetBEUI enabled or disabled.

• NetBIOS Frame Type

Use the click-down list box to select FR_AUTO, FR_802_2, or FR_DIX.

• Name Printer 1 (–8)

Enter the name of the printer as ITCnnnnnn.FIF, where nnnnnn are the six (6) last digits in the serial number of the

EasyLAN 100i interface board (see the label on the rear plate). FIF stand for Fast Interface.

• Printer 1 (–8) Connected to

Use the click-down list box to select PR1 – PR8 or FastIF.

After having entered the appropriate information and selected the desired options, press the Submit NetBIOS/NetBEUI settings button.

Configuration, cont'd.

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4. Printer 1 (– 8)

The following parameters can be set:

• Read Back Port

Not used. Select NONE.

• String Before Print Job

Here you can e.g. type Direct Protocol instructions that are to be executed before the printing starts. Enter as hexadecimal byte value. Max. 256 characters.

• String Substitutions

Here you can e.g. type Direct Protocol instructions that are to be executed after the printing is completed. Enter as hexadecimal byte value. Max. 256 characters.

• String after Print Job

Enter as hexadecimal byte value.

After having entered the appropriate information and selected the desired options, press the Submit Printer settings button.

Configuration, cont'd.

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Configuration, cont'd.

Network Interface

There are two different pages in the Network Interface subpart:

1. TCP/IP

2. SNMP

1. TCP/IP

The following parameters can be set:

• TCP/IP Printing Enabled

Click a radio button to specify enabled or disabled. Normally, select Enable.

• IP Address

Shows the IP address of the printer as entered in the Setup Mode or by means of an Axis software. If the field is empty, enter the desired IP address of the printer.

• Default Router

Shows the IP address of the default router as entered in the Setup Mode or by means of an Axis software. If the field is empty, enter the desired IP address of the default router.

• Subnet Mask

Shows the address of the subnet mask as entered in the Setup Mode or by means of an Axis software. If the field is empty, enter the desired address of the subnet mask.

• PROS Password

Enter the PROS password (Unix only, see Chapter 7 “Setting

Up – Unix; Printing Methods on TCP/IP Networks”.

• PROS TCP Port Number

Enter the PROS TCP port number (Unix only, see Chapter 7

“Setting Up – Unix; Printing Methods on TCP/IP Networks”.

• LPD Banner Page Mode

Not used. Select the OFF option.

• DHCP Enabled

Click a radio button to specify enabled or disabled.

• BOOTP Enabled

Click a radio button to specify enabled or disabled (Unix only).

• RARP Enabled

Click a radio button to specify enabled or disabled (Unix only).

• WINS Enabled

Click a radio button to specify enabled or disabled (Windows only).

Disabling DHCP here makes an IP address orginally assigned by DHCP permanent. However, since this is not the correct way of using DHCP, we recommend setting a permanent IP address manually instead.

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1. TCP/IP, cont'd.

• Primary WINS Server

When using DHCP, this setting is done automatically. Do not set manually unless you know what you are doing.

• Secondary WINS Server

When using DHCP, this setting is done automatically. Do not set manually unless you know what you are doing.

• NBT Scope ID

Defines the NetBIOS scope to be used with WINS name registration. When using DHCP, this setting is done automatically. Do not set manually unless you know what you are doing.

• Reverse Telnet Option Enabled

Click a radio button to specify enabled or disabled. Recommended setting: Disabled.

• PR1 (–PR8) TCP Port Number

Enter the TCP port numbers of printer PR1 – PR8 (enter 0 if you do not use a port).

After having entered the appropriate information and selected the desired options, press the Submit TCP/IP settings button.

Configuration, cont'd.

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Network Interface, cont'd.

2. SNMP

The following parameters can be set:

• Read Community

Enter the desired community name required for reading the printer's settings.

• Read/Write Community

Enter the desired community name required for reading or changing the printer's settings.

• Trap Address

Enter the IP address of the unit to which the printer should send trap messages.

• Trap Community

Enter a string that identifies the printer when it sends trap messages.

• System Name

Enter a name for the printer.

• Authentication Failure Trap

There are two options:

- ENABLE

- DISABLE If you want to use failure traps, enable both the Authentification

Failure Trap and the Printer Failure Trap.

• Printer Failure Trap

There are two options:

- ENABLE

- DISABLE If you want to use failure traps, enable both the Authentification

Failure Trap and the Printer Failure Trap.

After having entered the appropriate information and selected the desired options, press the Submit SNMP settings button.

Configuration, cont'd.

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Management

The Management page has five functions...

• to summarize some important information on the EasyLAN 100i interface (this information is also scattered among other pages):

- Serial Number of the board

- Hardware address

- Software version

- WINS Name

- WINS Status

- Base URL

- TCP/IP enabled/disabled

- NetW are enabled/disabled

- NetBIOS/NetBEUI enabled/disabled

• to link to the following pages where you can enable/disable the respective function:

- Configuration TCP/IP

- Configuration NetW are

- Configuration NetBIOS/NetBEUI

• to perform a soft reset of the NetServer's software, i.e. return to original settings,

• to perfom a hard reset of the NetServer's hardware (corresponds to a reboot), or

• to rest the parameters of the NetServer to default values.

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Diagnostics

The diagnostics link on the main home page leads to a page where you find a single link, namely to the Job History Monitor .

Job History Monitor

The job history monitor shows the Account page where you can view the performed print jobs since last reboot. The following information is shown:

• Job (Internal job number)

• User (User name)

• Prot (Protocol)

• Port (Logical printer)

•S (Status; Completed/Off-line/Printing)

• Bytes (Number of bytes received by the NetServer)

• Etime (Elapsed time, i.e. number of seconds the channel has

been open)

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Support and Help

These two links leads to the same page with links to various Intermec sites where you can find more information about Intermec Printers and the Intermec Technologies Corporation.

Intermec EasyLAN 100I User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual