Intermec Ethernet Adapter, 68788, 68789, 69227 User Manual

User’s Manual

P/N 068749-003

Intermec Ethernet Adapter

Intermec Technologies Corporation
6001 36th Avenue West
P.O. Box 4280
Everett, WA 98203-9280

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: 1.800.688.7043
Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1.800.268.6936

Outside U.S. 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.
 1998-1999 by Intermec Technologies Corporation

All Rights Reserved

The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, JANUS, IRL, TRAKKER, Antares, Adara, Duratherm, EZBuilder,
EasyCoder, Precision Print, PrintSet, Virtual Wedge, and CrossBar are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intermec.

AIX, Apple, DEC, DOS, Ethernet, EtherTalk, HP, IBM, JetAdmin, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, LAN
Server, LANtastic, Macintosh, Microsoft, MVS, NDPS, Netscape, Novell NetWare, OS/2, OS/400, PostScript,
SCO, UNIX, VM, VMS, VSE, Windows, AXIS NetPilot, and AXIS ThinServer are registered trademarks of
the respective holders.

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.

Manual Change Record

This page records the changes to this manual. The manual was originally released as version 001.

Version Date Description of Change

002 2/99 Added information on the internal Ethernet adapter Part No. 069227 and a

procedure for printing a test label in Data Line Print mode.

003 3/99 Added information to configuring using AXIS NetPilot.

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Contents

Contents

Before You Begin xi

Warranty Information xi
Safety Summary xi
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes xii
About This Manual xii

Introducing the Ethernet Adapter

1

2

Overview 1-3

Physical Description 1-4
Computer Environments 1-5
Installing and Integrating 1-6
Configuring and Managing 1-6

Features and Benefits 1-6
Using the Test Button 1-7

Connecting the Ethernet Adapter

Connecting the Ethernet Adapter to Your Network 2-3

Guide to Installing the Ethernet Adapter on Your Network 2-3
Installation Summary 2-4

Setting Up With AXIS NetPilot 2-5

Installing AXIS Print Utilities 2-5
Using AXIS NetPilot 2-5

Setting Up for TCP/IP 2-7

Downloading the IP Address 2-8

Using DHCP in Windows 2-9
Using ARP in Windows 95, 98, or NT 2-9
Using ARP in UNIX 2-10
Using RARP in UNIX 2-10

Using BOOTP in UNIX 2-11
Assigning a Host Name to the IP Address 2-12
Installing the LPR Spooler 2-12

Configuring the Centronics Interface Timing 2-13
Printing a Test Label 2-13

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Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a NetWare

3

4

Network

Setting Up Your Ethernet Adapter Using NDPS 3-3
Printing Methods 3-4

Print Server Mode 3-4
Remote Printer Mode 3-4

Advanced Installation Using AXIS NetPilot 3-4

Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a Windows
Network

Using the AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95, 98, and NT 4-3

About the AXIS Print Monitor 4-3

Printing Environments 4-3
Peer-to-Peer Printing 4-3
Client/Server Printing 4-4

User Dialog 4-4
Using the AXIS Print Monitor With Windows 95 or 98 4-4
Using the AXIS Print Monitor With Windows NT 4.0 4-6
Using the AXIS Print Monitor With Windows NT 3.5X 4-8

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Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor for Windows NT 4-9

Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor With Windows NT 4.0 4-10
Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor With Windows NT 3.5X 4-11

Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter to Use an LPR Spooler 4-12
Using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows 4-12

About AXIS Print Utility for Windows 4-13
Peer-to-Peer vs. Client/Server Printing 4-13

Windows Clients Using LANtastic 4-16

Contents

Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for an OS/2 Network

5

6

7

Using the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 5-3
Integrating Your Ethernet Adapter Into the OS/2 Environment 5-4

Creating a Print Queue 5-4
Sharing the Print Queue 5-4

Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a Macintosh
Network

Installing Using the Chooser Window 6-3
Communications Support and Protocols 6-3
Setting Parameters 6-3

Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a UNIX Network

Integrating Into the Host Printer Spooler 7-3
Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks 7-4

Line Printer Daemon 7-5
File Transfer Protocol 7-5
PROS 7-5

PROS A 7-6

PROS B 7-6
Reverse Telnet 7-6
Other Systems 7-6

Other UNIX Systems 7-6

IBM MVS Systems 7-6

Customizing Your Printing 7-7

Converting Character Sets 7-7
Adding Strings Before and After Print Jobs 7-8
Substituting Strings 7-8
Converting ASCII to PostScript 7-9
Reading Back Information 7-10
Debugging Using the Hex Dump Mode 7-10

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Managing and Configuring the Ethernet Adapter

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Introduction 8-3
Using a Web Browser to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-4
Using AXIS NetPilot to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-6

Starting AXIS NetPilot 8-7
Changing the Parameter Values 8-7

Property Pages 8-7

Parameter List Editor 8-8
Modifying the Network Environments 8-9
Monitoring Printers 8-9
Grouping Logically Connected Adapters 8-10
Finding Printer Information 8-10

Using FTP to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-12

Editing the Configuration File 8-12
Viewing the Status File 8-13
Viewing the Account File 8-13

Using Telnet to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-14

Viewing the Accounting File 8-14
Viewing the Status File 8-15
Performing Resets 8-15

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Using SNMP to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-16

System Requirements for SNMP 8-16
About AXIS MIB 8-16

Using HP Administration Tools to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-17
Using Other NetWare Configuration Methods 8-17

Printer Status 8-17
Notification 8-18
Print Layout 8-18

Updating the Software

Obtaining Updated Software 9-3

Downloading the Software Over the Internet 9-3
Downloading the Software Over Anonymous FTP 9-3

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Updating the Flash Memory 9-3

Updating Using the AXIS NetPilot 9-4
Upgrading Over the Network Using FTP 9-4

Configuration Parameters

Contents

A

B

I

Changing the Configuration Parameters A-3

Using AXIS NetPilot A-3
Using a Web Browser A-3
Using FTP A-3

Using FTP for UNIX, Windows, and OS/2 Workstations A-3
Using FTP for Macintosh A-4

Sample Configuration Parameters A-4

Technical Specifications

Software Specifications B-3
Physical Specifications B-4

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. call 1.800.755.5505, and in Canada
call 1.800.688.7043. Otherwise, refer to the Worldwide Sales & Service list that ships
with this manual for the address and telephone number of your Intermec sales
organization.

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.

Before You Begin

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 the following 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: Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or

contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.

About This Manual

This manual contains all of the information necessary to install, configure, and maintain
the Intermec Ethernet adapter.

This manual was written for analysts and system administrators who operate, program,
and connect the Ethernet adapter to a network or system. A basic understanding of your
network, programming, and data communications is necessary.

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What You Will Find in This Manual

This table summarizes the information in each chapter of this manual:

Chapter Description

Chapter 1 Gives an overview of how to use the Ethernet adapter and lists features and

benefits.

Chapter 2 Explains how to attach the Ethernet adapter to your printer and network and

set up your Ethernet adapter for TCP/IP protocol in different network

environments.
Chapter 3 Explains how to configure your Ethernet adapter in a NetWare network.
Chapter 4 Explains how to configure your Ethernet adapter in a Windows network.
Chapter 5 Explains how to configure your Ethernet adapter in an OS/2 network.
Chapter 6 Explains how to configure your Ethernet adapter in a Macintosh network.
Chapter 7 Explains how to configure your Ethernet adapter in a UNIX network.
Chapter 8 Describes how you can change the Ethernet adapter parameter values.
Chapter 9 Explains how to obtain and update the software on the Ethernet adapter.
Appendix A Explains how to change the parameter values and provides a sample

configuration file.
Appendix B Provides a list of the software and hardware specifications for the Ethernet

adapter.

Terminology

You should be aware of how these terms are being used in this manual:

Term Description

Ethernet adapter The generic term “Ethernet adapter” indicates both the external

and internal Ethernet adapter. More specific terms, such as
“external Ethernet adapter,” indicate one or the other type of
Ethernet adapter.

Environment “Environment” indicates the operating system of the network,

such as Windows or Macintosh.

Printer “Printer” refers to any Intermec bar code label printer.

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Format Conventions for Input From a Keyboard

This table describes the formatting conventions for input from PC or host computer
keyboards:

Convention Description

Special text Shows the command as you should enter it into the reader. See

Italic text Indicates that you must replace the parameter with a value. See

“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.

“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.

Bold

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 PC or host computer. The manual also describes the syntax for many
commands, defining each parameter in the command. This example illustrates the
format conventions used for commands:

To start a DOS window, type the following command:

arp -s
ping

arp -d

where:

nnn.nnn.n.nnn is the IP address for the Ethernet adapter
nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn is the Ethernet address for the Ethernet adapter

This table defines the conventions used in the example:

Convention Description

nnn.nnn.n.nnn nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn

nnn.nnn.n.nnn

nnn.nnn.n.nnn

Special font Commands appear in this font. You enter the command exactly as it

Italic text Italics indicate a variable, which you must replace with a real value,

[ ] 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

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is shown.

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

Before You Begin

Other Intermec Manuals

You may need additional information when working with the Ethernet adapter in a data
collection system. Please visit our web site at www.intermec.com to access 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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Introducing the Ethernet Adapter

Overview

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This chapter gives an overview of how and where to use your Ethernet adapter and
explains the features of your Ethernet adapter.

The external Ethernet adapter, Part No. 068788, and the internal Ethernet adapters, Part
No. 068789 and 069227, allow you to share your available printer resources with
everyone on your Ethernet network.

You can connect only the external Ethernet adapter to the following Intermec printers
to print labels:

• 91* printers • 601XP printers

• 301* printers • 901* printers

• 401* printers • 4630* printers

• 501*, 501E*, 501S*, and 501XP printers • 7421 and 7422* printers

These printer models require an external power supply to run the external Ethernet

*

adapter.

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You can connect either the external or the internal Ethernet adapter Part No. 068789 to
the following Intermec printers to print labels:

• 3240* printers

• 3400* and 3440* printers

• 3600* printers

• 4400* printers

These printer models require an external power supply to run the external Ethernet

*

adapter.

For the 3240, 3400, 3440, 3600, and 4400 printers, you must have the parallel

Note:

port option installed on your printer to connect the external Ethernet adapter. The
Ethernet adapter is not compatible with the 4400A, but you can use the adapter with all
later 4400 models.

You can connect the Ethernet adapter Part No. 069227 to the 4420 and 4440 printers.

With the internal Ethernet adapter installed, the parallel port on the 4420 and

Note:

4440 printers is not available for use.

The Ethernet adapter uses a twisted pair (10BaseT) connection with a network speed of
10 Mbps. Throughout the manual, “Ethernet adapter” will be used to refer to both the
internal and external adapter unless specified.

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Physical Description

External Ethernet Adapter

Parallel port
connector

+

Test button

10BaseT
connector

External
power
supply
connector

Internal Ethernet Adapter

I

O

AXISI.002

Network
LED

Power
LED

AXISI.001

Network
LED

Power
LED

Test
button

10BaseT
connector

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Physical Description (continued)

Part Function

10BaseT connector Connects the Ethernet adapter to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network via a

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10BaseT cable.

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Parallel port connector
(external Ethernet adapter
only)

Test button Use the Test button to:

Network LED Flashes to indicate network activity.
Power LED Lights up while power is applied. If the power light emitting diode

Provides the external Ethernet 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.

•

Print the print quality label to check the connection to the
printer. This functionality only works with firmware version

5.59 or higher.

• Print the parameter list that shows some of the Ethernet

adapter’s settings. This functionality only works with firmware
version 5.59 or higher.

• Reset the Ethernet adapter’s parameters to the factory default

settings

Refer to “Using the Test Button” later in this chapter for more
information about the Test button.

(LED) is off or flashes, there is a problem with the Ethernet adapter
or its power supply.

.

Computer Environments

The Ethernet adapter is the ideal print server in mixed computer environments as it can
communicate with all the major systems and network protocols including:

• NetWare

• UNIX

• Windows

• Windows clients connected to LANtastic

• OS/2

• Macintosh

• Internet/intranet via any standard Web browser







networks



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Installing and Integrating

You need the appropriate Axis client software, which comes with your adapter, to
install and integrate the Ethernet adapter:

• AXIS NetPilot (NetWare)

• AXIS Print Monitor (Windows 95 or 98)

• AXIS Print Utility for Windows (Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups)

• AXIS Print Utility for OS/2

• axinstall (UNIX)

The Ethernet adapter can be installed in the Macintosh environment without any Axis
software.

Configuring and Managing

Using the Ethernet adapter’s built-in Web server, you can configure and manage the
Ethernet adapter directly from its internal Web pages using hypertext transfer protocol
(HTTP) over transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP). Using any
standard Web browser, you can manage your Ethernet adapter independent of your
network environment.

If your network does not support TCP/IP, you can use the AXIS NetPilot software to
configure the Ethernet adapter in any other environment.

Features and Benefits

Reliability

Flexibility

Speed

Easy to Install

Security

The Ethernet adapter provides high performance and reliability combined with low
power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the proven AXIS ETRAX
chip that comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network
controllers.

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

The AXIS ETRAX chip is designed for LAN products and gives you faster throughput
than a direct PC-to-printer connection. With a sustained data throughput of up to 390K
per second, the Ethernet adapter is fast. High speed Centronics communication such as
Hewlett-Packard Fast Mode, High Speed, and IBM

You can install the Ethernet adapter in minutes, using the AXIS NetPilot installation
software. Its Installation Wizard, together with the axinstall script for UNIX
workstations, allows installation into the Ethernet adapter’s networking environments.

You can assign passwords to restrict login and printer access.



Fast Byte is supported.

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Features and Benefits (continued)

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Monitoring

Firmware Upgrades

The provided AXIS NetPilot software and the Ethernet adapter’s internal Web pages
allow you to continuously monitor printer status.

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

The Ethernet adapter additionally supports simple network management protocol
(SNMP) for remote monitoring.

You can upgrade the Ethernet adapter’s firmware over the network. This allows you to
quickly update and enhance the operational features of your Ethernet adapter when
new adapter firmware becomes available. All firmware updates are free of charge.

Using the Test Button

The Test button is located on the front right hand side of the external Ethernet adapter
and on the printer’s back panel near the Ethernet cable connector for the internal
Ethernet adapter. With the Test button, you can

• print a print quality label that checks the connection to the printer if you have

firmware version 5.59 or higher. If your Ethernet adapter has a firmware version
lower than 5.59, you can use the Test button to print a print quality label by putting
the printer in Data Line Print mode. Data Line Print mode is available on the
following printer models: 3240, 3400, 3440, 3600, 4400, 4420, and 4440.

• print the parameter list showing some of the Ethernet adapter’s settings. This

functionality works only with firmware version 5.59 or higher.

• reset the Ethernet adapter’s parameters to the original factory default settings.
The functionality of the Test button is determined by the power status of the Ethernet

adapter and the number of times you press the button.

To print a print quality label with the Test button

• If you have firmware version 5.59 or higher, press the Test button once to print a

print quality label.

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Print Quality Label

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*CODE393.0/1*

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MODEL
3440

Prog 063755

Version 1.4.3

If the print quality label prints, the Ethernet adapter is communicating with the printer
correctly. You can also use the print quality label to check if the printer is printing
satisfactorily.

To print a print quality label from Data Line Print mode

1. Turn off your printer.

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Strobe

Sensitivity : 420

Delay : 0 us

Duration : 0 us

On-time : 15 us

Print Speed : 3.0 ips

Darkness Pot : 181

Printhead Temp : 68

AXISI.005

2. Press and hold the Feed/Pause button while you turn on the printer. The printer
prints the hardware configuration test label.

3. Release the Feed/Pause button. The printer is now in Data Line Print mode.

4. Press and release the Test button on the Ethernet adapter. The printer prints each
character with its hexadecimal equivalent underneath.

5. To enter normal Print mode, turn the printer power off and then on again.

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To print a parameter list

• If you have firmware version 5.59 or higher, press the Test button twice.

AXIS 540+/542+ V5.56
Jun 3 1998
S/N: 00408C353354
TCP/IP: enabled
IP Address: 999. 999. 999. 999
WINS: enabled
Status: Not Registered
Name: AXIS353354
NetWare: enabled
Print server name: AXIS353354
Microsoft Networks and
LAN Server/Manager: enabled
Printer Name: AX353354. LP1
Apple Ether Talk: disabled
AXIS353354_LPT1
AXIS353354_2

AXISI006

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The printer prints a label giving the following information on the Ethernet adapter:

• Serial number

• TCP/IP enabled or disabled

• IP address

• WINS enabled or disabled

• Registration status

• Ethernet adapter name

• NetWare enabled or disabled

• Print server name

• Microsoft networks and LAN server



or LAN manager enabled or disabled

• Printer name

• Apple



EtherTalk enabled or disabled

To return to the factory default settings

1. Turn off the printer or remove the power cord to turn off the Ethernet adapter.

2. Press and hold down the Test button.

3. While continuing to press the Test button, simultaneously turn on the Ethernet
adapter by turning on the printer or replacing the power cord. Keep the Test button
pressed for at least 5 seconds after restoring power until the Network LED flashes
at 1-second intervals.

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4. Release the Test button and wait at least five LED flashes.

5. Press and hold the Test button again until the Network LED remains constantly lit.

Restart the Ethernet adapter by turning it off and on. The Ethernet adapter is now reset
to factory default settings.

The node address parameter (NODE_ADDR) and IP address (IP_ADDR) will

Note:

remain unchanged, but all other parameters are reset. If you want to change the node
or IP address, you may do so via the general property page, using the AXIS NetPilot.

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Connecting the Ethernet Adapter

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This chapter explains how to connect your Ethernet adapter to your network and how
to install and integrate your Ethernet adapter in your network environment. This
chapter also explains how to set up your Ethernet adapter for TCP/IP.

Connecting the Ethernet Adapter to Your Network

Both the internal and external Ethernet adapters are pre-configured with a unique node
address that is identical to the serial number. You can change the node address using
the AXIS NetPilot or any standard Web browser, if required.

You need an external power supply for the external Ethernet adapter on certain

Note:

printers. (See page 1-3 for the models that require an external power supply.) Make
sure that the external power supply is marked with the correct mains voltage. See
Appendix B for the power consumption specifications.

To connect the Ethernet adapter to your network

1. Note the Ethernet adapter’s serial number. The serial number is on the bottom of
the external adapter and on the back panel by the 10BaseT connector on the internal
option. You need the serial number during the network configuration.

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2. Turn off the printer or disconnect the Ethernet adapter’s external power supply.

3. Plug the external Ethernet adapter into the printer’s parallel port.

4. Connect a 10BaseT cable to the 10BaseT connector.

5. Turn on the printer and, if necessary, connect the external power supply to the
external Ethernet adapter.

The Network LED flashes when the Ethernet adapter is connected to your network. If
the Network LED is not flashing, make sure that the Ethernet adapter is connected
properly and that the correct cable is attached.

If you have firmware version 5.59 or higher, make sure the Ethernet adapter is working
by pressing the Test button to print a print quality label. If you have a firmware version
lower than 5.59, you can print a print quality label by putting the printer in Data Line
Print mode first. For help, see “Using the Test Button” in Chapter 1.

Guide to Installing the Ethernet Adapter on Your Network

After connecting the Ethernet adapter to your network, you are now ready to install the
Ethernet adapter. Choose the method of installation based on your printing
requirements and the type of network you use. Proceed with the appropriate installation
method from the next table.

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Guide to Installing the Ethernet Adapter on Your Network (continued)

Network Installation Procedure

NetWare

Windows If your Windows platform uses NetBIOS/NetBEUI, use the AXIS

OS/2 If your network uses OS/2 workstations, use the AXIS NetPilot only if

To install the Ethernet adapter with NDPS
Ethernet Adapter Using NDPS” in Chapter 3.

To install the Ethernet adapter with basic NetWare settings that are
sufficient for immediate printing, see “Advanced Installation Using
AXIS NetPilot” later in this chapter.

To connect additional printing queues to the printer port or create new
printing queues, see Chapter 3, “Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a
NetWare Network.”

NetPilot only if you want to change the default adapter name.
Otherwise, see Chapter 4, “Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a
Windows Network.”

If your Windows platform uses TCP/IP, you must initially perform the
basic TCP/IP set up procedures. For help, see “Setting Up for TCP/IP”
later in this chapter before going to Chapter 4.

you want to change the default adapter name. Otherwise, see Chapter 5,
“Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for an OS/2 Network.”



, see “Setting Up Your

Macintosh If Macintosh computers are used on your network, see Chapter 6,

“Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a Macintosh Network.”

UNIX Follow the instructions under “Setting Up for TCP/IP” later in this

chapter before going to Chapter 7, “Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter
for a UNIX Network.”

Installation Summary

The appropriate installation tools for the Ethernet adapter are summarized in the
following table:

Operating System Protocols Installation Tool

Internetwork packet exchange/sequenced packet exchange
(IPX/SPX) (NetWare)

TCP/IP (UNIX) axinstall
TCP/IP (Windows 95/98/NT) AXIS Print Monitor
TCP/IP (Windows) LPR Spooler*
NetBIOS/NetBEUI (Windows 95/98/NT) AXIS Print Monitor
NetBIOS/NetBEUI (Windows) AXIS Print Utility for Windows
NetBIOS/NetBEUI (OS/2) AXIS Print Utility for OS/2
Apple EtherTalk Standard using the Chooser

AXIS NetPilot

* A shareware LPR spooler is available for Windows for Workgroups. You can download this
software from www.axis.com/techsup/.

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