Intermec EasyLAN 10i2 User Manual

User's Manual
EasyLAN™ 10i2 Ethernet Adapter
Intermec Technologies Corporation 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, WA 98203
U.S. service and technical support: 1-800-755-5505 U.S. media supplies ordering information: 1-800-227-9947
Canadian service and technical support: 1-800-668-7043 Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1-800-268-6936
Outside U.S.A. and Canada: Contact your local Intermec service supplier.
The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
2002 by Intermec Technologies Corporation
All Rights Reserved
The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, INCA (under license), MobileLAN, JANUS, IRL, Trakker Antares, EZBuilder, TE 2000, Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser, Universal Access Point, UAP, Duratherm, EasyCoder, EasyLAN, Precision Print, PrinterCompanion, PrintSet, Virtual Wedge, and CrossBar are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec.
Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark ( or ) symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.
There are U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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Contents
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Before You Begin v
Warranty Information v Safety Summary v Warnings, Cautions, and Notes vi About This Manual vii Other Intermec Manuals ix
Installing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter
Before You Begin
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Introducing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter 1-3
Physical Description 1-4 Supported Operating Systems and Network Protocols 1-5
Installing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter 1-6
Connecting the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter to Your Network 1-6 Turning on the Printer and Printing a Test Label 1-8 Downloading the IP Address 1-8
Setting Up to Print 1-10
Printing Through FTP 1-10 Printing From a Windows NT 4 PC or Windows 2000/XP PC 1-10
Setting Up for a Windows NT 4 PC 1-11 Setting Up for a Windows 2000/XP PC 1-12
Installing and Using the Intermec Print Monitor 1-12
Configuring the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter
Opening the Web Browser Interface 2-3
Configuring the TCP/IP Parameters 2-4
Configuring the Access and Update Passwords 2-7
Configuring the Parallel Port 2-9
Configuring the Port Services 2-11
Configuring for the NetWare Network 2-15
Configuring the NetWare Parameters 2-15 Configuring Additional Queues 2-17
Configuring for NetBIOS 2-18
Configuring the DLC Parameters 2-19
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Configuring for UNIX 2-20
Configuring for a Berkeley UNIX Host 2-21 Configuring for Sun Solaris 2-22 Configuring for HP-UX 2-23 Configuring for IBM AIX 2-24 Configuring for Other Systems 2-24
Troubleshooting and Managing the EasyLAN 10i2
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A
Adapter
Troubleshooting Printing Problems 3-3
Troubleshooting Network Configuration Problems 3-3
Managing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter 3-3
Rebooting the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter 3-4 Setting the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter to Factory Defaults 3-5
Using the Test Button 3-5
Using the Web Browser Interface 3-5 Printing a Test Label 3-6 Reloading Firmware 3-7
Using TFTP 3-7
Using the Web Browser Interface 3-7 Viewing Ethernet Statistics 3-9
Console Commands
Sending the Console Commands A-3
General Commands A-4
TCP/IP Commands A-7
NetWare Commands A-8
Index
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Before You Begin
This section introduces you to standard warranty provisions, safety precautions, warnings and cautions, document formatting conventions, and sources of additional product information. A documentation roadmap is also provided to guide you in finding the appropriate information.
Warranty Information
To receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this product, contact your local Intermec support services organization. In the U.S.A. call 1-800-755-5505, and in Canada call 1-800-668-7043. If you live outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, you can find your local Intermec support services organization on the Intermec Web site at www.intermec.com.
Safety Summary
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this book before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.
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Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone
under any circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety.
First aid Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury. Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.
Resuscitation Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops breathing. Any delay could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you should be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods.
Energized equipment Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform authorized emergency work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations.
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
The warnings, cautions, and notes in this manual use this format.
Warning
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.
Avertissement
Un avertissement vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour éviter l’occurrence de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes manupulant l’équipement.
Caution
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data.
Conseil
Une précaution vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour empêcher l’endommagement ou la destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la perte de données.
Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or
Note:
contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.
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About This Manual
This manual contains all of the information necessary to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the EasyLAN
This manual was written for users who want to know more about the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter. It was also written for installers, applications analysts, systems engineers, and programmers who will install, operate, program, and troubleshoot the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter in a network. A basic understanding of data communications and networks is necessary.
What You Will Find in This Manual
This table summarizes the information in each chapter of this manual:
For Information On Refer To
10i2 Ethernet adapter.
Installing the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter
Configuring the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter
Managing the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter
Troubleshooting the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter
Console commands Appendix A, “Console Commands.” Explains how to send console
Chapter 1, “Installing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter.” Tells you how to install the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter in your network.
Chapter 2, “Configuring the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter.” Explains how to configure the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter for advanced and network specific settings.
Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting and Managing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter.” Explains how to reboot, set to factory defaults, and load firmware in the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter.
Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting and Managing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter.” Provides general troubleshooting information.
commands to the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter, and lists the commands.
Terminology
You should be aware of how these terms are being used in this manual:
Term Description
EasyLAN 10i2 adapter
Web browser interface
The external or internal Ethernet adapter for Intermec printers providing a 10BaseT connection.
The HTML pages that you can use to configure and manage the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter.
IPNM The Intermec Printer Network Manager software that you can
use to manage the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter.
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Format Conventions for Input From a Keyboard or Keypad
This table describes the formatting conventions for input from PC or host computer keyboards and device keypads:
Convention Description
Special
Italic
Bold
text Shows the command as you should enter it into the device. See
“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this section.
text Indicates that you must replace the parameter with a value. See
“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this section.
text
Indicates the keys you must press on a PC or host computer keyboard. For example, “press labeled “Enter” on the PC or host computer keyboard.
” means you press the key
Enter
Format Conventions for Commands
This manual includes sample commands that are shown exactly as you should type them on your device. The manual also describes the syntax for many commands, defining each parameter in the command. This example illustrates the format conventions used for commands:
Type the following command:
arp -s
ping
arp -d
where:
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
is the IP address for the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter
is the MAC address for the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter
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This table defines the conventions used in this manual:
Convention Description
Special
Italic
[ ] Brackets enclose a parameter that you may omit from the command.
Required parameters
where This word introduces a list of the command’s parameters and
font Commands appear in this font. You enter the command exactly as it
is shown.
text Italics indicate a variable, which you must replace with a real value,
such as a number, filename, or keyword.
Do not include the brackets in the command.
If a parameter is not enclosed in brackets [ ], the parameter is required. You otherwise, the command will not execute correctly.
explains the values you can specify for them.
include the parameter in the command;
must
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Other Intermec Manuals
You may need additional information when working with the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter with various printers in a data collection system. Please visit our Web site at www.intermec.com to download many of our current manuals in PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.
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Installing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter
This chapter provides an overview of the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter and explains how to install it in your network.
Introducing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter
The external EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet adapter, Part No. 072885, and the internal EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet adapters, Part Nos. 072894 and 072884, allow you to share your available printer resources with everyone on your Ethernet network.
You can connect only the external EasyLAN 10i2 adapter to the following Intermec printers to print labels:
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91* printers
301/E4* printers
401* and 401LL* printers
501*, 501E*, 501S*, and 501XP printers
C4 printers
These printer models require an external power supply to run the external EasyLAN
*
10i2 adapter.
You can connect either the external or the internal EasyLAN 10i2 adapter Part No. 072894 to the following Intermec printers to print labels:
3240 printers
3400D and earlier and 3440 printers
3600 printers
For the 3240, 3400D and earlier, 3440, and 3600 printers, you must have the
Note:
parallel port option installed on your printer to connect the external EasyLAN 10i2 adapter.
You can connect the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter Part No. 072884 to the 3400e, 4420, and 4440 printers.
601XP printers
4630* printers
7421 and 7422* printers
901/V4* printers
With the internal EasyLAN 10i2 adapter installed, the parallel port on the 3400e,
Note:
4420, and 4440 printers is not available for use.
The EasyLAN 10i2 adapter uses a twisted pair (10BaseT) connection with a network speed of 10 Mbps. Throughout the manual, “EasyLAN 10i2 adapter” is used to refer to both the internal and external adapter unless specified.
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LED
External power supply connector
10BaseT connector
Test button
Parallel port connector
EL10i010.eps
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Physical Description
External EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter
Internal EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter
LED
Test button
10BaseT connecto
EL10i011.eps
Part Function
10BaseT connector Connects the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network
via a 10BaseT cable.
Parallel port connector (external EasyLAN 10i2 adapter only)
Provides the external EasyLAN 10i2 adapter with a single high-speed parallel port that can connect directly, without the need of cabling, to an Intermec printer with a parallel port installed.
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Part Function
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External power supply connector (external EasyLAN 10i2 adapter only)
Test button Use the Test button to:
LED The LED provides information for the power-up diagnostic and
Connects the external EasyLAN 10i2 adapter to a power source via a power supply.
Print a test label that shows some of the adapter’s settings. Printers that do not use the Intermec Printer Language (IPL) or Direct Protocol (DP), such as the 91, 7422, C4, or V4, cannot print a test label.
Reset the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s parameters to the factory default settings.
Refer to “Starting and Printing a Test Label” later in this chapter for more information about the Test button.
network activity. For more information, see “Starting and Printing a Test Label” later in this chapter.
EasyLAN 10i2
Supported Operating Systems and Network Protocols
Windows
95, 98, ME, NT 4, 2000, XP
TCP/IP
LPD/LPR
Raw TCP/IP (port 9100)
NetBIOS
Multiple configurable TCP port numbers
Telnet
WINS
DHCP
IPX/SPX
NetWare
NetWare PServer Bindery mode
NetWare NPrinter NDS mode with NDPS support
NetWare PServer NDS mode
over IP (with SMB)
RPrinter Bindery mode
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Ethernet II, 802.3, 802.2, 802.2 SNAP Frame types
Compatible with PCONSOLE, NWADMIN, PRINTCON, and other Novell
utilities
NetBEUI
Unix
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Before you install the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter, make sure that you have the appropriate Ethernet cable and power cable. Also make sure that you have loaded media and ribbon into the printer. For help, see the quick start guide for your printer.
Connecting the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter to Your Network
This section explains how to physically connect the internal or external EasyLAN 10i2 adapter to your network.
To connect the internal EasyLAN 10i2 adapter
1. Connect a 10BaseT cable into the 10BaseT connector. For help finding the 10BaseT connector, see “Physical Description” earlier in this chapter.
2. Connect the other end of the 10BaseT cable into an Ethernet port for your network.
Although you can connect the external EasyLAN 10i2 adapter to several different Intermec printers, the illustrations in the following procedure use the 7421.
To connect the external EasyLAN 10i2 adapter
1. Note the MAC address found on the underside of the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter. You need this address during the configuration.
2. Turn off the printer.
3. Plug the parallel port connector into the printer’s parallel port.
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EL10i009.eps
10BaseT connector
Parallel port
Parallel port connector
10BaseT cable
EL10i008.eps
10BaseT cable
External power supply connector
External power supply
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4. Connect a 10BaseT cable into the 10BaseT connector.
5. Connect the other end of the 10BaseT cable into an Ethernet port for your network.
6. If necessary, plug in the external power supply.
7. Switch on the printer. The LED for the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter flashes.
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If you have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server on your network, the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter receives an IP address when you plug in the adapter and turn on the printer. You are now ready to print to your printer. If you want to print a test label or set a static IP address for the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter, see the next two sections.
Turning on the Printer and Printing a Test Label
When you turn on the printer with the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter, the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter goes through the following startup sequence:
The EasyLAN 10i2 adapter runs through a set of power-up diagnostics for a few
seconds. If the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter is operating properly, the LED blinks momentarily and then stays unlit. The LED blinks whenever there is networking activity.
After the LED stays unlit, print a test label to make sure that the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter is working. The test label shows the current Ethernet and network settings of the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter.
Printers that do not use the Intermec Printer Language (IPL) or Direct Protocol
Note:
(DP), such as the 91, 901, 7422, C4, or V4, cannot print a test label.
To print a test label
Insert a small, straightened paper clip into the Test button, and press and release the
Test button. For help finding the Test button, see “Physical Description” earlier in this chapter.
If you cannot print a test label, see Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting and Managing the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter.”
You can also use the Test button to reset the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter to its factory default. For help, see “Setting the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter to Factory Defaults” in Chapter 3.
Downloading the IP Address
If you have a DHCP server on your network, the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter automatically connects to the server and receives an IP address. If you don’t have a DHCP server or want to configure a static IP address, this section explains how to use ARP (address resolution protocol) to download the IP address to the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter. To change the IP address using the Web browser interface, see Chapter 2, “Configuring the EasyLAN 10i2 Adapter.”
To download the IP address from a Windows-based PC
1. Start a DOS
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window.
2. Type the following command:
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arp -s
ping
arp -d
where:
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn
Example:
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86
ping 192.168.3.191
arp -d 192.168.3.191
The host will return
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
is the IP address for the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter
is the MAC address for the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter
Reply from
192.168.3.191 ...
or a similar message. This
reply indicates that the address has been set and communications established.
To download the IP address from a UNIX host
Type the following command:
arp -s
ping
host_name nn:nn:nn:nn:nn:nn
host_name
temp
where:
host_name
is the name mapped to the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter’s IP address. The default name is
INTERMEC_
nnnnnn
where
nnnnnn
is the
last six digits of the MAC address.
nn:nn:nn:nn:nn:nn
is the MAC address for the adapter.
Example:
arp -s INTERMEC_0B766F 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp
ping INTERMEC_0B766F
The host will return
INTERMEC_0B766F is alive
or a similar message. This
message indicates that the address has been set and communications established.
When you execute the PING command for the first time, you may experience a longer response time than is usual.
The ARP command can vary between different UNIX systems. Berkeley System Distribution (BSD) type systems expect the host name and node address in reverse
order. Furthermore, IBM AIX
systems require the additional argument ether. For
example:
arp -s ether
host_name
00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp
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Setting Up to Print
After you have connected the EasyLAN 10i2 and printer to your network and assigned the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter an IP address, you are ready to set up your printer to print. This section explains
how to print through FTP.
how to set up printing on a Windows NT 4 PC or Windows 2000/XP PC.
how to install and use the Intermec print monitor on a Windows 95/98 PC.
To set up your printer to print from a UNIX system, see “Configuring for UNIX” in Chapter 2.
Printing Through FTP
After you install the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter in your network, you are ready to print through it. This section explains how to use FTP to print to your printer.
To print using an FTP session
1. From an MS DOS prompt, login to the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter using the command
ftp
ipaddress
EasyLAN 10i2 adapter. The default name is the last six digits of the MAC address.
2. Press
3. Enter the following command to print the test label:
4. Log out using the command
Enter
put c:\
where:
c: is the drive where the file you want to print is.
path is the directory that the file is in.
file_name is the name of the file you want to print.
p1 is the name of the port you want to print to.
path\file_name
, where ipaddress is the IP address or name assigned to your
INTERMEC_
. You do not need to enter a specific user id and password.
p1
quit, bye
, or
depending on your FTP version.
exit
nnnnnn
where nnnnnn is
Printing From a Windows NT 4 PC or Windows 2000/XP PC
This section explains how to set up your printer to print from a Windows NT 4 PC or Windows 2000/XP PC.
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Setting Up for a Windows NT 4 PC
To print from a Windows NT 4 PC, you need to prepare the Windows NT 4 PC for LPR/LPD printing and then install the printer.
To prepare for LPR/LPD printing
1. From the Start menu, select Settings and then Control Panel. The Control Panel dialog box opens.
2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box opens.
3. Select Protocols.
4. Add TCP/IP Protocol, select Services, and add MS TCP/IP Printing.
To install a printer
1. Install the InterDriver printer on the PrinterCompanion
2. From the Start menu, select Settings and then Control Panel. The Control Panel dialog box opens.
3. Double-click the Printers folder.
4. Click Add Printer.
5. Select My Computer, and click Next.
6. Select Add Port.
7. In Printer Ports, select LPR Port, and click New Port.
8. In Add LPR compatible printer, enter the name or IP address of the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter as the server providing lpd. The default name is INTERMEC_
nnnnnn
where
9. Enter pr1, pr2, up to pr8 as the name of the printer or print queue on that server.
10. Choose the printer driver for your printer, and click Next.
11. Enter a printer name, and click Next.
12. Select Shared if you wish to share the printer over the network.
13. Enter a share name, click Next, and then click Finish.
is the last six digits of the MAC address.
for your printer. For help, see the Software page for your
CD.
nnnnnn
Your can now print from your Windows NT 4 PC to your printer.
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Setting Up for a Windows 2000/XP PC
Before you install the printer on a Windows 2000/XP PC, you need to install the InterDriver for your printer. For help installing the InterDriver, see the Software page for your printer on the PrinterCompanion CD.
To install the printer, use the Add Printer wizard to add your printer using the following settings when prompted:
Choose Local Printer.
Choose Create a new port and then Standard TCP/IP Port.
Choose the InterDriver for your printer.
After you install the printer as a TCP/IP port, you are ready to print to it.
Installing and Using the Intermec Print Monitor
If you want to install the printer so that you can print over your Ethernet network from a Windows 95/98 system, you must install the Intermec print monitor. The Intermec print monitor is available on the PrinterCompanion CD that shipped with your printer. This print monitor creates a network port for the Ethernet link on a Windows 95/98 system. As a result, the port acts transparently with any printer driver for Intermec printers and any application program. Because this print monitor uses TCP/IP, it can be used with IP routers and other IP-based equipment.
To install the print monitor
1. Place the PrinterCompanion CD in your PC’s CD drive. The PrinterCompanion page appears.
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2. Click the button for a specific printer, such as the 3400e. The page for that printer appears.
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3. Click Software in the left frame. The Software page appears.
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4. Scroll down to Network Software Tools, and then click the link for the Network Software Tools page.
5. In the Network Software Tools page, click Install Intermec Print Monitor.
6. Follow the instructions for installing the Intermec Print Monitor.
7. When the installation is complete, close the CD screen.
You are now ready to install the printer to TCP/IP ports.
To install the printer
1. Open the Start menu, select Settings and then Printers. The Printers dialog box appears.
2. Double-click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears.
3. Add the printer with the EasyLAN 10i2 adapter selecting the Local printer radio button and the printer driver that came with your printer. After you click Finish in the last dialog box, the printer appears in the Printers dialog box.
4. Right-click the printer in the Printers dialog box, and select Properties from the menu. The Properties dialog box appears.
5. Click the Details tab.
6. Click Add Port. The Add Port dialog box appears.
7. Select the Other radio button, select Intermec Print Monitor, and then click OK. The Port Name dialog box appears.
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