Intermec Ethernet Adapter, 68788, 68789, 69227 User Manual

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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

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

Before You Begin xi

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

Introducing the Ethernet Adapter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Before You Begin

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.

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

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.

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.

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

AXISI.002

Network LED

Power LED

AXISI.001

Network LED

Power LED

Test button

10BaseT connector

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Part Function

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

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10BaseT cable.

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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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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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

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.

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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Setting Up With AXIS NetPilot

AXIS NetPilot is part of the AXIS Print Utilities, which comes on the CD-ROM or disks shipped with your Ethernet adapter. AXIS NetPilot runs on any of the Windows platforms:

• Windows 3.1

• Windows 95

• Windows 98

• Windows NT

• Windows for Workgroups

• WinOS/2 window under OS/2

Installing AXIS Print Utilities

Use one of the next procedures to install AXIS NetPilot on your PC or host.

To install AXIS Print Utilities on a Windows client

• Run

An installation wizard appears to guide you through the installation.

To install AXIS Print Utilities on an OS/2 client

• Run

An installation wizard appears to guide you through the installation.

:\windows\setup

where n is your CD-ROM or disk drive

:\os2\install

where n is your CD-ROM or disk drive

Using AXIS NetPilot

When you start AXIS NetPilot, the program searches the network for new Ethernet adapters that have not yet been installed. For fastest results, make sure the Ethernet adapter is connected to your printer and your printer is on. If the program finds any new adapters, you have the option of installing them. To proceed, select the Ethernet adapter you want to install and start the Axis Installation Wizard.

The parameters entered during installation are not permanent; you can change

Note:

them according to your network printing requirements.

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AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard

The Axis Installation Wizard guides you through the installation and asks for the relevant information concerning your network environment. For more information about AXIS NetPilot, see “Using AXIS NetPilot to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter” in Chapter 8.

The Wizard prompts you for the following information: Environments You may choose which networking environments you want to

configure the Ethernet adapter for, such as NetWare, TCP/IP, Windows, OS/2, or AppleTalk. If your network comprises different platforms, you can enable all five environments.

NetWare NDS You may place NetWare Print Queues on a specific bindery server or into an NDS Tree.

Print Queues The default Print Queue names and adapter port names consist of the adapter name followed by the printer port. The following table provides the default Print Queue names for different network environments. You can amend the default names.

Network Environment Default Name

NetWare AXIS1A0003_LPT1_Q Windows AX1A0003.LP1 AppleTalk AXIS1A0003_LPT1

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IP Address During the Axis Installation Wizard, you can choose the method the Ethernet adapter employs for obtaining an IP address. Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), address resolution protocol (ARP), reverse address resolution protocol (RARP), and bootstrap protocol (BOOTP) are supported. You can also select to set the IP address manually. Refer to “Setting Up for TCP/IP” later in this chapter for more information about setting the IP address.

Test Label Do not print a test label from AXIS NetPilot. To print a test label, see “Printing a Test Label” later in this chapter.

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

After AXIS NetPilot finishes configuring the Ethernet adapter, wait about one minute before trying to communicate with the Ethernet adapter.

If printing is not satisfactory, you can change the parameters to your

Note:

requirements.

For information on advanced functions, please refer to the AXIS Network Print Server Technical Reference. You may download this or other technical information over the Internet by accessing the Axis web site at www.axis.com.

Setting Up for TCP/IP

Before you begin setting up your Ethernet adapter for TCP/IP, you need the following information and network privileges:

Information or Privilege Description

System privileges You need root privileges on your UNIX system or administrator

Ethernet address You need to know the Ethernet address of your Ethernet adapter

IP address Unless you are downloading the IP address using DHCP, you

Do not use the example IP address when installing your Ethernet adapter.

Note:

Always consult your network administrator before assigning an IP address.

privileges on a Windows NT server.

to perform the installation. The Ethernet address is based on the serial number of your adapter. This means that an Ethernet adapter with a serial number of 00408C100086 will have a corresponding Ethernet address of 00 40 8C 10 00 86. The serial number of your external adapter is located on the underside of the adapter. The serial number for the internal adapter is located on the back of your printer by the 10BaseT connector.

must acquire an unused IP address from your network administrator.

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Downloading the IP Address

You can set the IP address of the Ethernet adapter by using DHCP, ARP, RARP, or BOOTP. All methods are enabled by default. If you want to disable any of the methods, you can do so when installing the Ethernet adapter using the AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard. For help, see “Setting Up With AXIS NetPilot” earlier in this chapter.

From the Axis Installation Wizard you can also set the IP address manually. The main characteristics of the supported methods are described below:

Name Characteristics

DHCP DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) is available in Windows NT

and UNIX systems and allows for the automatic but temporary assignment of IP addresses from a central pool. When enabled, DHCP causes the selected host to automatically allocate and download an unused IP address, default router address, and net mask to the requesting adapter. It also provides validation data that defines how long the IP addresses remain valid.

To fully benefit from this method, the Ethernet adapter also supports the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) host name resolution protocol, which is available in Windows NT networks.

ARP Available in UNIX, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT, ARP

(address resolution protocol) is an easy method to download IP addresses to individual adapters. You cannot use this method over routers.

RARP RARP (reverse address resolution protocol) is available in UNIX and it

downloads the IP address to each device automatically. It requires a RARP daemon on your system and operates within a single network segment only. A request made to an active RARP daemon initiates a search of the Ethernet Address Table for an entry matching the adapter's Ethernet address. If a matching entry is found, the daemon downloads the IP address to the adapter.

BOOTP BOOTP (bootstrap protocol) is available in UNIX and is quite similar to

RARP, although it can operate on the entire network. It requires a BOOTP daemon on your system. A request made to an active BOOTP daemon initiates a search of the Boot Table for an entry matching the adapter's Ethernet address. If a matching entry is found, the daemon downloads the IP address to the adapter.

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Using DHCP in Windows

1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP daemon. This scope should contain the following parameters:

• Range of IP addresses

• Subnet mask

• Default router IP address

• WINS server IP address(es)

• NetBIOS over TCP/IP node type

• Lease duration

2. Activate the scope.

The Ethernet adapter automatically downloads the DHCP parameters. You do not need to restart the adapter to download the IP address.

If you intend to use Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), you must include at least one WINS server IP address in the DHCP scope. Immediately after the adapter receives the IP address, the Ethernet adapter registers its host name and IP address at the WINS server.

The Ethernet adapter can automatically download a customized configuration file from a trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP) server. To download from a TFTP server, add the name of the configuration file and the IP address of the TFTP server to your DHCP scope. The configuration file downloads immediately after the Ethernet adapter has received its IP address.

Using ARP in Windows 95, 98, or NT

1. Start a DOS window.

2. Type the following command:

arp -s ping arp -d

where:

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

Example:

arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86

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

nnn.nnn.n.nnn

is the IP address for the Ethernet adapter is the Ethernet address for the Ethernet adapter

ping 192.168.3.191 arp -d 192.168.3.191

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The host will return

Reply from

192.168.3.191 ...

or a similar message. This

reply indicates that the address has been set and communications established.

Using ARP in UNIX

• Type the following command:

arp -s ping

host_name nn:nn:nn:nn:nn:nn

host_name

where: host_name is the name mapped to the Ethernet adapter’s IP address. For

more information about mapping a host name to the IP address, see “Assigning a Host Name to the IP Address” later

in this chapter. nn:nn:nn:nn:nn:nn is the Ethernet address for the adapter. Example:

arp -s npsname 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp ping npsname

The host will return

npsname is alive

or a similar message. This message indicates

that the address has been set and communications established.

temp

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

Using RARP in UNIX

Note: If you are an 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 method instead.

1. Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table, typically by using the command

nn:nn:nn:nn:nn:nn host_name

/etc/ethers

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where:

nn:nn:nn:nn:nn:nn is the Ethernet adapter’s Ethernet address. host_name is the name mapped to the Ethernet adapter’s IP address. For

more information about mapping a host name to the IP address, see “Assigning a Host Name to the IP Address” later in this chapter.

Example:

00:40:8c:10:00:86 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, typically by using the command

4. Restart the Ethernet adapter to download the IP address.

rarpd -a

Using BOOTP in UNIX

1. Append the following entry to your boot table, typically by editing the file

/etc/bootptab

host_name

:ha=

nnnnnnnnnnnn

:sm=

nnn.nnn.nnn.n

where:

host_name is the name mapped to the Ethernet adapter’s IP address. For

nnnnnnnnnnnn is the Ethernet address for the Ethernet adapter. nnn.nnn.n.nnn nnn.nnn.nnn.n is the subnet mask, which corresponds to the net mask

nnn.nnn.n.n is the gateway field, which corresponds to the default

Example:

npsname:ht=ether:vm=rfc1048:\

:ht=ether:vm=rfc1048:\

:ip=

nnn.nnn.n.nnn

:gw=

nnn.nnn.n.n

more information about mapping a host name to the IP address, see “Assigning a Host Name to the IP Address” later in this chapter.

is the IP address for the Ethernet adapter.

(

NET_MASK

router address (

DEF_ROUT

:ha=00408c100086:ip=192.168.3.191:\ :sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.168.1.1

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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 BOOTP daemon, typically by using the command

4. Restart the Ethernet adapter to download the IP address, default router address, and net mask.

The Ethernet adapter can automatically download a customized configuration file from a TFTP server. To download a file from a TFTP server, add the name of the configuration file and the IP address of the TFTP server to your boot table. The configuration file downloads immediately after the Ethernet adapter has received its IP address.

bootpd

Assigning a Host Name to the IP Address

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

The Ethernet adapter supports WINS, which you should use to set the IP address using DHCP.

If the host name is not mapped to an IP address, you can use the IP address in place of the host name when downloading the IP address.

Installing the LPR Spooler

For Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, and Windows 98, you need an LPR spooler to print via TCP/IP. You can download the spooler software and self-extracting file WLPRS41.EXE, from www.axis.com/techsup.

To install the LPR spooler

1. Give the Ethernet adapter an IP address and the IP Address” earlier in this chapter.

2. Download the spooler (the WLPRS41.EXE file) into a temporary directory.

3. Extract the spooler by running WLPRS41.EXE.

4. Start SETUP.EXE and select a spooler directory or create a new directory.

5. Create a Queue setup file by accepting the default value.

6. Start the “Windows LPR spooler” program.

ping

it. For help, see “Downloading

7. Define a new Queue by selecting Setup, Queues, and then Define New Queue.

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Local Spool File : Remote Queue Name : Remote Host Name :

where:

name is the name of the printer. prX is the logical printer. xxx.xxx.x.xxx is the IP address for the Ethernet adapter.

9. Click OK.

Since the LPR spooler must be running in order to print, put the spooler in the “Startup” group.

WLPRS41.EXE is a shareware program. Please register if you are using it for

Note:

more than a test period.

name prX xxx.xxx.x.xxx

Configuring the Centronics Interface Timing

Before you can print to an Intermec printer, you must set the Centronics interface timing to standard.

To set the Centronics interface timing

1. Download the IP address. For help, see “Downloading the IP Address” earlier in this chapter.

2. Open the Ethernet adapter’s home page. For help, see “Using a Web Browser to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter” in Chapter 8.

3. From the home page, click the Configuration button.

4. From the Configuration screen, click Output.

5. Click the down arrow by Centronics Interface Timing LPT1 and select STNDRD.

6. Click the Submit Output Settings button.

7. Close your Web browser.

Printing a Test Label

You can use the test label provided on the disks or CD-ROM that came with your Ethernet adapter to make sure you can print a file sent from your host or PC. This section explains how to print the test label using an LPR spooler or a file transfer protocol (FTP) session from a Windows 95, 98, and NT environment.

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You need to complete the following installation processes before you can print the test label:

• Install the Ethernet adapter in your network.

• Download the IP address for the Ethernet adapter. For help, see “Downloading the

IP address” earlier in this chapter.

• If you are using the LPR spooler, download and install the LPR spooler. For help,

see “Installing the LPR Spooler” earlier in this chapter.

To print the test label using an LPR spooler

1. Insert the disks or CD-ROM that came with the Ethernet adapter into the appropriate drive.

2. Click Start and select Programs then Windows LPR Spooler. The Windows LPR Spooler window opens.

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5. Open the Intermec folder and select test_lbl.

6. Click OK.

7. Select the printer you want to print to and click OK.

To print the test label using an FTP session

1. Insert the disks or CD-ROM that came with the Ethernet adapter into the appropriate drive.

2. From an MS DOS prompt, login to the Ethernet adapter using the command

host_name

example npserver.

, where host_name is the name assigned to your Ethernet adapter, for

ftp

3. Enter

4. Enter the following command to print the test label:

put a:\intermec\test_lbl pr1

Note:

5. Log out using the command

as user id and

root

Change

as password.

pass

to match the drive for the disks or CD-ROM.

quit, bye

, or

depending on your FTP version.

exit

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This chapter explains how to install, configure, and manage your Ethernet adapter in a NetWare network.

Setting Up Your Ethernet Adapter Using NDPS

The Ethernet adapter supports Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS), which is Novell’s new generation protocol for printer administration and printing.

Before you can install the Ethernet adapter, 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 Ethernet adapter uses the HP Gateway when communicating with an NDPS printer.

You can disable the NDPS feature by setting the HP_JETADMIN parameter to NO. Please refer to the appropriate Novell and Hewlett Packard documentation for further

details about NDPS and the HP Gateway.

To run NDPS, you must have NetWare version 4.11 or higher.

Note:

To install the connected printers as public access printers

1. Make sure that the HP Gateway is configured to automatically create a public access printer before you connect the Ethernet adapter to the network.

2. Connect the Ethernet adapter to the NetWare network.

As soon as the HP Gateway finds the Ethernet adapter, it automatically creates a public access printer. Any user may have access to the public access printer, which is found with the Novell Printer Manager.

To install the connected printers as controlled access printers

1. Make sure that the HP Gateway is not configured to automatically create a public access printer before you connect the Ethernet adapter to the network.

2. Connect the Ethernet adapter 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 the printers 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.

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Printing Methods

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

Print Server Mode

The Ethernet adapter logs into a file server(s) and repeatedly polls the print queues for print jobs. In this fashion, the Ethernet adapter emulates a NetWare print server, which is a workstation running PSERVER. It provides high printing speed with low network load and is the recommended mode for medium to large networks. Each adapter in PSERVER mode occupies one NetWare license.

Advantages Print server mode has high performance (typically 150 to 400K per second).

Limitations Print server mode requires a NetWare user license for each Ethernet adapter to file server link.

Remote Printer Mode

The Ethernet adapter connects itself 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 Ethernet adapter 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 licenses is a major issue.

Advantages Remote printer mode does not require NetWare user licenses. Limitations Remote printer mode has lower performance (typically 20 to 70K per

second for NetWare Loadable Module [NLM]) and causes higher network load.

Advanced Installation Using AXIS NetPilot

Having installed your Ethernet adapter, your Ethernet adapter now appears in the contents of the Network Print Servers folder located in the AXIS NetPilot main window. Use the NetWare Network Environment window to connect or create additional print queues to your Ethernet adapter.

To access the NetWare Network Environment window

1. Select the required Ethernet adapter from the Network Print Server folder.

2. Choose Network from the Setup menu or click on the Network Icon on the toolbar.

3. If you are not already logged on to your NetWare file server, a dialog box will prompt you to do so.

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For NetWare version 3.X, the Ethernet adapter periodically updates the configuration by searching the NDS tree or the file servers in the case.

Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a NetWare Network

To connect a print queue

1. Select the adapter port you want to connect from the NetWare Network Environment window.

2. Click the Connect button. The Connect NetWare Print Queues window appears.

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3. Select the location of the print queue from the Resources box.

4. Select an existing NetWare print queue for connection to the server port then go to Step 7. If you want to create a print queue, click Create Queue and go to Step 5.

5. Type the queue name in the Create Queue dialog window. If you want to create a queue in the NDS tree, type the name of the volume where you want to store the queue. Click OK.

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

7. Define the method of printing by selecting Print Server Mode or Remote Printer Mode. If you selected Print Server mode, go to Step 10; otherwise, go to Step 8.

8. Select an appropriate NetWare Print Server name that will work with the Ethernet adapter by using the Browse button. You cannot type or edit the name manually.

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

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

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Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a Windows Network

This chapter describes how to use the AXIS Print Utilities for printing in the Windows environment.

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

The AXIS Print Monitor is supplied on the CD-ROM or disks that are provided with your Ethernet adapter. You use the AXIS Print Monitor software for network printing within Windows 95, 98, and NT environments. It allows the Ethernet adapters to be connected in the same simple fashion as a local printer port and, once installed, to be automatically initialized upon system startup.

Install the AXIS Print Monitor now if you have not already done so. For help, see “Installing AXIS Print Utilities” in Chapter 2.

To change the default name or amend any of the Ethernet adapter default parameters, use the AXIS NetPilot or any standard Web browser. For help, see Chapter 8, “Managing and Configuring the Ethernet Adapter.”

About the AXIS Print Monitor

AXIS Print Monitor is a Windows component developed for peer-to-peer printing under Windows 95, 98, and NT. It allows you to send print jobs directly to the Ethernet adapter.

You can use the AXIS Print Monitor for DOS printing when installed on

Note:

Windows NT platforms. However, in Windows 95 or 98, DOS printing is only possible from a client workstation in a client/server configuration. If DOS peer-to-peer printing is necessary from a Windows 95 or 98 platform, use the AXIS Print Utility for Windows.

Printing Environments

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

Peer-to-Peer Printing

Install the AXIS Print Monitor on each workstation performing peer-to-peer printing. Once installed, the AXIS Print Monitor then allows you to access all network printers, just as if the printers were connected directly to your workstation. Peer-to-peer printing has 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.

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Client/Server Printing

Do not enable pop-up messages on the server as the status of shared printers will not be reported to the client platforms. Pop-up messages are only issued on the server.

User Dialog

Although the AXIS Print Monitor user dialog varies depending on the platform you are using (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows NT 3.5X), the functionality is exactly the same.

Note: Use the printer driver provided with the printer even if the desired printer is available from the manufacturer and model lists. Using the driver provided with your printer ensures that you are using the latest software.

Using the AXIS Print Monitor With Windows 95 or 98

Follow the next procedures to install printer ports from a Windows 95 or 98 workstation.

To install printer ports with NetBIOS or NetBEUI

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

2. After clicking Next in the first dialog box, select Local Printer because the Ethernet adapter emulates a local printer port. Click Next.

3. Choose the appropriate printer driver for your printer. If the desired printer driver appears within the displayed manufacturer and model lists dialog box, highlight your selection, click Next, and go to Step 6. If your printer is not in the model list, go to Step 4.

4. Click the Have Disk button. Insert the CD-ROM or disks provided with your adapter, select the appropriate drive, and click OK.

5. Select the printer driver and click Next.

6. Select an AXIS Printer Port from the Available Ports list. The port name appears as name.LP1, where name is AX followed by the last six digits of the Ethernet adapter’s serial number, for example AX100086. Click the Configure Port button.

7. Check the pop-up message box in the Configure AXIS Printer Ports dialog box to have error condition pop-up messages appear. Define the frequency at which the error messages appear after retry. Click Next.

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

9. Click Finish.

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To install printer ports with TCP/IP

To be able to print using LPR, you must install the Ethernet adapter in the

Note:

TCP/IP environment. For help, see “Setting Up for TCP/IP” in Chapter 2.

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

2. After clicking Next in the first dialog box, select Local Printer as the Ethernet adapter emulates a local printer port. Click Next.

3. Choose the appropriate printer driver for your printer. If the desired printer driver already appears within the displayed manufacturer and model lists dialog box, highlight your selection, click Next, and go to Step 6. If your printer is not in the model list, go to Step 4.

4. Click the Have Disk button. Insert the CD-ROM or disks provided with your adapter, select the appropriate drive, and click OK.

5. Select the printer driver and click Next.

6. Select an AXIS LPR Port and then click OK. Available LPR ports appear as port_name@internet_address or port_name@host_name, for example PR1@192.36.254.101. To install a new LPR port, select the Printers@LPR port. Click the Configure Port button.

7. Check the pop-up messages box in the Configure AXIS LPR Ports dialog box to have error condition pop-up messages appear. Define the frequency at which the error messages appear after retry. Click OK then Next.

The dummy port cannot be used for printing and consequently cannot be

Note:

configured.

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

9. Click Finish. Continue with the following steps only if you want to install a printer to a new LPR

port and have chosen Printers@LPR port in Step 6.

10. The printer you have defined appears in the Printers Folder. Right-click the printer object and select Properties from the Context menu.

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

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

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

14. Enter the IP address or the host name of your adapter and assign an appropriate Logical Printer. Click OK.

15. The LPR port appears in the list of available ports. Click OK.

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16. Configure the port as described in Step 7.

17. Click the Apply button.

The Ethernet adapter printer port is now installed.

Using the AXIS Print Monitor With Windows NT 4.0

Follow the next procedure to install Axis Printer Ports from a Windows NT 4.0 workstation.

To install printer ports with NetBIOS or NetBEUI

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

2. Select My Computer, as the Ethernet adapter emulates a local printer port.

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

4. Select the AXIS Port you want to add. The port appears as name.LP1, where name is AX followed by the last six digits of the Ethernet adapter’s serial number, for example AX100086. Click OK.

5. Close the Printer Ports window.

6. Click the Configure Port button. Check the pop-up messages box in the Configure AXIS LPR Ports dialog box to have error condition pop-up messages appear. Define the frequency at which the error messages appear after retry. Click OK then Next.

7. Choose the appropriate printer driver for your printer. Click Next and go to Step 10. Go to Step 8 if your printer does not feature within the model list.

8. Click the Have Disk button. Insert the CD-ROM or disks provided with your adapter, select the appropriate drive, and click OK.

9. Select the printer driver and click Next.

10. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next.

11. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users and click Next.

12. Click Finish.

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To install printer ports with TCP/IP

To be able to print using LPR, you must install the Ethernet adapter in the

Note:

TCP/IP environment. For help, see “Setting Up for TCP/IP” in Chapter 2.

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

2. Select My Computer because the Ethernet adapter emulates a local printer port. Click Next.

3. If the LPR Printer port you want to use already appears in the available ports list, go 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 box. Click the New Port button.

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

6. From the Add AXIS LPR Port dialog box, enter the IP address or host name of your adapter and define a Logical printer name. Click OK.

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

8. Select an AXIS LPR Port you want to use and then click OK. Available LPR ports appear as port_name@internet_address or port_name@host_name, for example PR1@192.36.254.101.

9. Click Configure Port. Check the pop-up messages box in the Configure AXIS LPR Ports dialog box to have error condition pop-up messages appear. Define the frequency at which the error messages appear 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 printer driver already appears within the displayed manufacturer and model lists dialog box, highlight your selection, click Next, and go to Step 14. Go to Step 12 if your printer does not feature within the models list.

12. Click the Have Disk button. Insert the CD-ROM or disks provided with your adapter, select the appropriate drive, and click OK.

13. Select the printer driver 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 Next.

16. Click Finish.

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Using the AXIS Print Monitor With Windows NT 3.5X

Follow the next procedure to install Axis printer ports from a Windows NT 3.5X workstation.

To install printer ports with NetBIOS or 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 manufacturer and model lists displayed and then go to Step 6. Go to Step 4 if your printer does not feature within the model list.

4. Select Other in the driver list. Insert the CD-ROM or disks provided with your adapter, select the appropriate drive, and click OK.

5. Select the printer driver.

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 port you want to add and then click OK. The port appears as name.LP1, where name is AX followed by the last six digits of the Ethernet adapter’s serial number, for example AX100086.

9. Click on Settings. Check the pop-up messages box in the Configure AXIS LPR Ports dialog box to have error condition pop-up messages appear. Click OK.

10. Click OK.

To install printer ports with TCP/IP

Note: To be able to print using LPR, you must install the Ethernet adapter in the TCP/IP environment. For help, see “Setting Up for TCP/IP” in Chapter 2.

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 manufacturer and model lists dialog box, go to Step 6. Go to Step 4 if your printer does not appear in the model list.

4. Select Other in the driver list. Insert the CD-ROM or disks provided with your adapter, select the drive, and click OK.

5. Select the printer driver you want to install.

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

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

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

9. From the Add LPR port dialog box, enter the IP address or host name of your adapter and define a Logical printer name. Click OK to return to the Create Printer dialog box.

10. Select the LPR port you want to use from the “Print to” drop-down list. The ports appear as port_name@internet_address or port_name@host_name, for example PR1@192.36.254.101.

11. Click the Settings button. Check the pop-up messages box in the Configure AXIS LPR Ports dialog box to have error condition pop-up messages appear. Define the frequency at which the error messages appear after retry. Click OK to return to the Create Printer dialog box.

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.

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

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

Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor for Windows NT

This section provides instructions for setting up your Ethernet adapter for line printer (LPR) or line printer daemon (LPD) printing over the TCP/IP protocol using the builtin Microsoft LPD monitor.

If you have not already done so, you should perform the TCP/IP basic setup procedures prior to installing a printer for LPD printing. For help, see “Setting Up for TCP/IP” in Chapter 2.

To see if TCP/IP is already installed, click the Network icon in the Control Panel. If the TCP/IP Printing entry appears, then TCP/IP is already installed. Close the Network folder and go to the procedure to install a printer later in this section. If the TCP/IP Printing entry does not appear, go to the Windows NT 4.0 procedure to prepare for LPR/LPD printing or to the Windows NT 4.0 procedure to install the TCP/IP protocol stack.

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Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor With Windows NT 4.0

This section describes how to set up Windows NT Server version 4.0 for LPR printing.

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.

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 name or IP address of the Ethernet adapter as the print server to provide LPD.

5. Enter “pr1,” “pr2,” … “pr8” as the name of the printer or the 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.

8. Select Shared to share the printer over the network.

9. Enter a share name.

10. Click Next and then Finish.

To use a shared printer from a Windows 95 or 98 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 Microsoft LPD Monitor With Windows NT 3.5X

This section describes how to set up Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51 for LPD printing.

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.

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 box, choose LPR Port and then click OK. The Add LPR Compatible Printer dialog box appears.

7. In the Name or Address field, type the IP address or the alias name of your Ethernet adapter. The alias name must be defined in the hosts file on your server. The hosts file is normally located in /winnt35/system32/drivers/etc/hosts.

8. In the Name of Printer on the Machine field, type the logical printer number you want to use, such as pr1. Click OK.

9. Click OK to complete the installation.

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Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter to Use an LPR Spooler

If you are using an LPR spooler to print via TCP/IP, follow the next instructions to install your Ethernet adapter with the LPR spooler. For help installing the LPR spooler, see “Installing the LPR Spooler” in Chapter 2.

To use an LPR spooler for Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups

1. Start Control panel.

2. Click Printers.

3. Install a printer driver.

4. Click Connect.

5. Choose your queue. For example:

C:\spooler\myprinter

To use an LPR spooler for Windows 95 or 98

1. From the Start menu, click Settings then Printers.

2. Double-click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard window appears.

3. Click Next.

4. Select Local Printer and click Next.

5. Select your printer and click Next.

6. Select your queue. For example:

C:\spooler\myprinter

Using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows

The AXIS Print Utility for Windows is supplied on the CD-ROM or disks that came with your Ethernet adapter and is the tool for network printing within Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 environments.

You should install this utility now if you have not already done so. For help, see “Installing AXIS Print Utilities” in Chapter 2.

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About AXIS Print Utility for Windows

AXIS Print Utility for Windows is a dual purpose application for network printing in the Windows environment. It has two fundamental purposes:

• Install and maintain Ethernet adapter printer ports as Windows printer ports.

• Capture and monitor print jobs directed to the Ethernet adapter ports. Print jobs are

directed through a spool directory either at your local hard disk (peer-to-peer mode) or at the file server (client/server mode). The printer port status of your Ethernet adapter may be monitored and pop-up notification messages can be generated, keeping you informed of completed print jobs or any problematic condition.

For more information about AXIS Print Utility for Windows, see the online help. To use AXIS Print Utility for Windows, Microsoft Network (NetBIOS/NetBEUI) must

be running. To print in peer-to-peer mode, AXIS Print Utility for Windows must be running. 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 Ethernet adapter or amend any of

Note:

the default parameters, you may do so using the AXIS NetPilot or any standard Web browser. For help, see Chapter 8, “Managing and Configuring the Ethernet Adapter.”

Peer-to-Peer vs. Client/Server Printing

Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 users requiring access to a network printer in Peer-to-Peer mode need to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software on their workstations. 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 affords the following benefits:

• You can monitor the printer status at all times and be notified when a print job is complete.

• You do not have to rely on a server.

Client/server operation requires only one user to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows 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) may connect to the printer through the server via the Windows Print Manager.

Client/server mode provides a way of maintaining queue ordering and job priority, but at a price:

• 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.

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Note: When using Client/Server mode, other users may still install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software to print in Peer-to-Peer mode. When using Client/Server mode, it is recommended that you set up the server only on a Windows for Workgroups workstation.

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

To use peer-to-peer printing

Note: 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 Workstation software.

1. Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon.

2. In the Port menu, click Add.

3. In the NPS Port list, select the Ethernet adapter port. The port appears as name.LP1, where name is AX followed by the last six digits of the Ethernet adapter’s serial number, for example AX100086. However, you can change the name using AXIS NetPilot.

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 box.

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 (this name can be found at the bottom of the Ports list).

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

The setup is completed and you can now print through your Ethernet adapter.

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To set up the server for client/server printing

In order to print to a network printer, Windows 3.1 requires the installation of

Note:

network support, such as the LAN Server or LAN Manager Workstation software.

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. Make sure that the printer sharing option is enabled. (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 Ethernet adapter as described in the previous procedure.

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).

8. Check the Re-share at Startup box, then click OK.

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

To set up the clients for client/server printing

In order to print to a network printer, Windows 3.1 requires the installation of

Note:

network support, such as the LAN Server or LAN Manager Workstation software.

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 and select a local port (LPT1 to 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; click OK, then click Close.

7. Exit the Control Panel.

The client setup is completed and you can now print through your Ethernet adapter.

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Windows Clients Using LANtastic

From any Windows client, the Ethernet adapter may also be used for network printing within LANtastic environments.

LANtastic users may 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” earlier in this chapter if you

are using a Windows for Workgroups client.

• Refer to “Using the AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95, 98, and NT” earlier in

this chapter if you are using either a Windows 95, 98, or NT client.

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

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OS/2 Network

Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for an OS/2 Network

This chapter describes how to set up your Ethernet adapter for printing in the OS/2 environment.

Using the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2

The installation and setup operations are performed with the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2. You should install this utility now if you have not already done so. For help, see “Installing AXIS Print Utilities” in Chapter 2.

You can change the default name of your Ethernet adapter or amend any of the default parameters by using any standard Web browser or AXIS NetPilot from any Windows platform that is connected to your network or WinOS/2 window under OS/2. For help, see Chapter 8, “Managing and Configuring the Ethernet Adapter.”

You do not need the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 on the client platforms when using a client/server configuration.

AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is a dual purpose application for network printing in the OS/2 environment. Its fundamental purpose is to:

• Install and maintain the Ethernet adapter printer port as an OS/2 printer port.

• Capture and monitor print jobs directed to the Ethernet adapter port. Print jobs may be directed through a spool directory either at your local hard disk or at the file server. You can monitor the printer port status of your Ethernet adapter and pop-up notification messages can inform you of completed print jobs or any problematic condition.

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

If you are using OS/2 version 2.X and want to print through TCP/IP, we

Note:

recommend that you use the IBM TCP/IP for OS/2 product. It supports the LPD and interactive FTP print methods.

To install the Ethernet adapter

1. When AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is running, click Install to install your Ethernet adapter. The port appears in the list as name.LP1, where name is AX followed by the last six digits of your adapter number, for example AX100086.LP1. However, you can change this name using AXIS NetPilot.

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

3. Repeat this procedure for each server using the Ethernet adapter.

Note: The AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 must be running in order to print using your Ethernet adapter.

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Integrating Your Ethernet Adapter Into the OS/2 Environment

To use your Ethernet adapter on an OS/2 network, you have to create a print queue for the printer and adapter. After you have created the print queue, you can make the print queue a shared resource so that other OS/2 clients can use the same printer.

Creating a Print Queue

To create a print queue with 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.

To create a print queue with 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.

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

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where: queue_name is the name of the queue created.

To share a printer resource when using OS/2 Warp with IBM Peer service

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

2. Select Share and then Start sharing. In the dialogue box, enter a Description.

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

4. Click OK.

The setup is completed and you can now print through your Ethernet adapter.

To share a printer resource when using LAN server 4.0

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, then 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 Ethernet adapter.

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Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a Macintosh Network

This chapter describes how to set up your Ethernet adapter for printing in the AppleTalk environment.

Installing Using the Chooser Window

To perform the basic configuration in the Apple EtherTalk environment, open the Chooser window and select a printer. You need to create your own printer driver or network compatible application to work with Intermec printers.

You can change the default name of your Ethernet adapter or amend any of the default parameters. However, to access the configuration file from a Macintosh, you need FTP support such as MacTCP, Fetch, or Anarchie.

Communications Support and Protocols

The Ethernet adapter allows your printer driver to communicate directly with the printer and consequently facilitates complete functional control over print jobs, such as automatic downloading of fonts not resident in the printer.

This functionality has backward compatibility with older Macintosh computers, which means that the Ethernet adapter can generate appropriate responses to Macintosh printer queries, when the connected printer does not support bi-directional communication.

Binary communication protocol (BCP) and tagged binary communicationprotocol (TBCP) are communication protocols used by the serial and parallel ports of a printer. They allow 8-bit binary data in files concurrent with the use of some control characters for communication and print job control. TBCP is required for printing with a binary data stream on some printers, such as HP printers.

Setting Parameters

From within the Macintosh environment, you can set a small number of the parameters of the Ethernet adapter. You can select ASCII or either of the binary data protocols for your printing and you can set the IP address, which enables you to configure and manage your Ethernet adapter from any standard Web browser.

To set parameters

1. Open the Chooser.

2. Select a network printer driver.

3. Select the printer port that ends with “_CFG.”

4. Close the Chooser.

5. Open a text editor such as SimpleText.

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6. Write a text file containing the following:

BINARY : YES BINARY_TYPE : TBCP INT_ADDR : 192.168.3.191

The BINARY parameter can take the values YES or NO. The BINARY_TYPE parameter can take the values BCP or TBCP. See the technical reference for more information on these parameters.

Note: Do not use the IP address in the example above. Always consult your Network Administrator before assigning an IP address.

7. Print the above text file. The adapter permanently stores the settings.

8. Open the Chooser and select the printer port you want to use for printing documents.

9. Finish the process by closing the Chooser.

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UNIX Network

Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a UNIX Network

This chapter explains how to use axinstall to configure your Ethernet adapter.

Integrating Into the Host Printer Spooler

Having performed the basic TCP/IP setup procedures in Chapter 2, you are now able to print in interactive mode using LPR (LPD), FTP, or Reverse Telnet protocols.

However, if you need to integrate the Ethernet adapter into your host spooler, you can use the Axis automatic installation script axinstall. This utility software is resident on the Ethernet adapter, but it can also be uploaded to your host using FTP, so no disks are required. The axinstall script is also available on the CD-ROM or disks that came with your adapter. Having completed this operation, the printer connected to the Ethernet adapter will appear as though they are directly connected to the host printer spooler.

To install the installation script axinstall using FTP

1. Login to the Ethernet adapter using the command host_name is the name assigned to your Ethernet adapter, for example npserver.

as user id and

2. Enter

3. Download the script using the command

4. Log out using the command

The following is a typical FTP session for collecting the axinstall script.

> ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 AXIS 540/640 FTP Print Server v5.51 Apr 17 1998 ready. Name (npsserver:thomas): root 331 User name ok, need password Password: pass (not visible) 230 User logged in ftp> get axinstall 200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening data connection for axinstall (192,36,253,4,13,223),

(mode ascii). 226 Transfer complete. local: axinstall remote: axinstall 61187 bytes received in 14 seconds (4.2 kbytes/s) ftp> bye 221 Goodbye. >

root

below.

as password.

pass

quit, bye

get axinstall

, or

exit

ftp

host_name

as shown in the example

depending on your FTP version.

, where

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

sh axinstall

Follow the step-by-step procedure through the installation. 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 axinstall script will suggest one of the systems listed when started. If you do not find the suggestion appropriate, then manually select any of the systems listed next:

• SunOS 4 (SUN BSD, Solaris 1.X)

• SunOS 5 (SUN SYS V, Solaris 2.X)

• AIX (IBM RS/6000, BULL DPX 20)

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• HP

-UX (HP 9000)

• BOS (BULL DPX 2)

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• DEC

OSF/1 (Digital Equipment, Alpha)

• ULTRIX (Digital Equipment, DEC)

• IRIX (Silicon Graphics, SGI)

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• SCO

UNIX (Santa Cruz Operation)

• FreeBSD (Berkeley UNIX)

• Generic BSD (Berkeley UNIX)

• Generic SYS V R3 (UNIX System V Release 3)

• Generic SYS V R4 (UNIX System V Release 4)

Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks

The Ethernet adapter supports several different print methods in the TCP/IP environment. The utility axinstall will suggest a print method suitable for your particular UNIX system, but you might want to use another method depending on your printing requirements.

The next diagram 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.

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File to print

DIRECT FTP RTELNET

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Directly

connected

printer

AXISI.007

Filter/ interface model

LPD

RTELNET

Ethernet adapter

FTP

PROS B

Parallel port

Named pipe

PROS print

daemon

PROS A

Line Printer Daemon

The line printer daemon (LPD) 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 LPD is easy to set up and install the Ethernet adapter as a remote queue in System V or to add a remote printer to

/etc/printcap

using the rm and rp fields

(BSD). Limitations Spooler features and

printcap

options (BSD), such as multiple

lpr

copies, are not available.

File Transfer Protocol

The file transfer protocol (FTP) is used for transferring files between hosts.

Advantages FTP uses industry standard network software on the host. Limitations FTP does not provide 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, you cannot use filters or interface programs.

PROS

PROS is a protocol developed at Axis. It comes in two versions named pipe (PROS A) and filter (PROS B).

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PROS A

Advantages The Ethernet adapter appears as a device to the system. This makes all filter and model options available. It provides accounting and status logging and supports bi-directional printing. You can view the printer information read back 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 and supports bi-directional printing. You can view the printer information read back 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. BSD does not allow both input and output filters. You cannot use interface programs in System V.

Reverse Telnet

Reverse Telnet is often used for printing via a terminal server printer port and is only recommended if you already have a Reverse Telnet driver installed.

Advantages Reverse Telnet is easy to set up with previously installed Reverse Telnet drivers.

Limitations Reverse Telnet does not have status logging. Drivers are not supplied with the Ethernet adapter. Existing drivers may be slow.

Other Systems

This section covers other UNIX and MVS systems you can use.

Other UNIX Systems

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

If the system has BSD socket type networking support, then directory of the Ethernet adapter) can be used as a starting point. It receives print data

stdin

from Alternatively, FTP may be used. You should use

a starting point.

and writes a log file to

stderr

. Nothing is written to

bsd/ftp_bsd

prosbsd

IBM MVS Systems

A sample JCL (job control language) script, the Ethernet adapter. It gives an example of how to print a file from a multiple virtual storage (MVS) mainframe to an Ethernet adapter using FTP.

, is available in the

jclex

(in the

stdout

sysv/ftp_sysv

directory of

mvs

bsd

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Customizing Your Printing

The Ethernet adapter can alter the print data to match the type of printer you are using, so that you can use your desired print format on any type of printer. You can invoke the following actions from the Ethernet adapter:

• You can change the character set to suit the printer.

• You can add strings before and after the print data.

• You can substitute strings within the print data.

• The Ethernet adapter can convert ASCII to PostScript

• If the printer is busy, the Ethernet adapter can redirect print data to another printer.

• You can use Hex Dump mode to assist with printing problems.

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 that can be set up to filter the print data.

Edit the parameters in the Ethernet adapter’s configuration file to configure a logical printer. For more information, see Appendix A, “Configuration Parameters.” The default logical printers settings are such that PR1 through PR4 cause no change to the flow of print data, while PR5 through PR8 add CR to LF control characters.

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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

Converting Character Sets

A common problem in a multiple host environment is that different hosts use different ASCII character sets. As a result, language-specific characters (such as å ü ô ñ) are sometimes printed incorrectly.

To avoid this problem, the Ethernet adapter assigns a character set conversion filter to a logical printer and then links that logical printer to the host causing the problem.

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You can choose from several different filters within the PR1_CSET Character Set Conversion. For more information, see Appendix A, “Configuration Parameters.” The output from the conversion filter is always IBM PC Set 2 (Code Page 437), which you should set up on your printer.

The following text provides an example scenario: Problem Your network contains three hosts using the character sets IBM PC Set 2,

ISO 8859-2, and DEC. Solution In order for different hosts to direct their print jobs to the same printer, for

instance LPT1, you should assign each host to a separate logical printer and install character set conversion filters. Edit the following entries in your configuration file:

PR1_CSET.: NONE PR2_CSET.: ISO>IBM PR3_CSET.: DEC>IBM

Result Logical printer PR1 prints data transparently without conversion. Logical printer PR2 converts ISO 8859-2 data to IBM PC Set 2. Logical printer PR3 converts DEC data to IBM PC Set 2.

This arrangement will produce correct printouts for all language-specific characters.

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.

All strings are entered as hexadecimal byte values. Example Assume that the logical printer PR5 is configured as a PostScript printer. To

append the PostScript End of File character (Ctrl-D, hex 04) after each print job, edit the following entry in your configuration file:

PR5_AFT. : 04

Substituting Strings

The string substitution function performs search and replace operations on the print data. The primary application is to replace printer control commands. Up to 20 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. For help, see Appendix A, “Configuration Parameters.”

Example 1 To replace the UNIX New Line (hex 0A) with an ASCII New Line (hex 0D 0A) for logical printer PR1, edit the following entry in your configuration file:

PR1_STR. : 01 0A 02 0D 0A

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where: 01 is the match string count byte (length of the match string)

0A is the match string 02 is the substitute count byte 0D 0A is the substitute string

This is the default setting for logical printers PR5 through PR8. Example 2 To replace the UNIX New Line (hex 0A) with an ASCII New Line (hex

0D 0A) and the printer command ECG1 (hex 1B 47 31) with ECY (hex 1B 59) for logical printer PR2, edit the following entry in your configuration file:

PR2_STR. : 01 0A 02 0D 0A 03 1B 47 31 02 1B 59

Extensive use of string substitutions will decrease the throughput rate of the

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Ethernet adapter.

Converting ASCII to PostScript

The Ethernet adapter’s logical printers can translate ASCII print data into PostScript format. This translation makes it possible to print with a PostScript printer from a host that does not support PostScript. The conversion is selected by activating a filter that converts ASCII data into PostScript. This filter may be activated individually for each logical printer.

Example: The following entries in your configuration file allow print data applied to PR1 to pass without changes; print data applied to PR2 is converted from ASCII to PostScript, and PR3 data is searched. Any ASCII data is converted to PostScript, while PostScript data is allowed to pass without change.

PR1_FILT. : NONE PR2_FILT. : POSTSCR PR3_FILT. : AUTO_PS

The

AUTO_PS

PostScript. When a logical printer is set for PostScript conversion, the printer needs to know the

page size, page orientation, page formats, and font to use. The default page size is A4 and the default page orientation is Portrait. The following table lists the default values for the page format parameters.

Page Format Parameter Default Value

Lines per page 66 Characters per line 0 (0=disable line wrap) Characters per inch 10.0 Lines per inch 60 Left margin 30 (30 = 3.0 mm) Top margin 50 (50 = 5.0 mm)

configuration is used when you are not sure if the print data is ASCII or

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The PostScript font can be any font that is installed in the printer; if no font is specified, Courier will be used.

Example: The following entries are needed in your configuration file to set up logical printer number 2 for ASCII to PostScript conversion with the stated printing characteristics.

PR2_FILT. : POSTSCR PR2_SIZE. : LETTER PR2_ORNT. : LANDS PR2_FORM. : 48 0 120 60 30 50

PR2_FONT. : Helvetica

(PostScript conversion on) (Page size = letter) (orientation = landscape) (48 LPP, 0 CPL, 12 CPI, 6 LPI, 3 mm left margin and 5 mm top margins) (font = Helvetica)

Reading Back Information

The Ethernet adapter supports bi-directional printing. The Ethernet adapter reads the information from the printer back on the parallel port when the parameter PRX_IN has the default setting of AUTO. However, the printer must support bi-directional printing. You can disable the communication through the PRX_IN parameter.

Example: Make the following entry in your configuration file to disable bi-directional communication:

PR1_IN. : NONE

(Read-back of information)

Debugging Using the Hex Dump Mode

When you activate Hex Dump mode, the printer prints data and printer control commands as hexadecimal byte values rather than characters. Use this printout to inspect what control and print characters the printer receives in order to debug the more difficult printing problems.

Example: The following is an example of the entries needed in your configuration file to activate the Hex Dump mode for PR3:

PR3_DUMP.:YES

The label length for hex dump printouts is determined by the lines per label value

Note:

of the PostScript label format parameter.

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(switch on hex dump mode for logical printer PR3)

Managing and Configuring the Ethernet Adapter

Introduction

Managing and Configuring the Ethernet Adapter

This section describes how you can change the Ethernet adapter’s parameter values.

Choose the method you use to manage and configure your Ethernet adapter based on the operating system protocols used in your network. This section covers the following configuration methods:

• Using any standard Web browser

• Using AXIS NetPilot

• Using FTP

• Using Telnet

• Using SNMP

• Using HP administration tools

• Using Novell Utilities

The next table displays which methods you should use in the supported network environments.

Operating System Protocols Configuration/Management Methods

IPX/SPX (NetWare) TCP/IP (UNIX) Web Browser, FTP, Telnet, SNMP, HP Web

TCP/IP (Windows 95/98/NT) Web Browser, FTP, Telnet, SNMP, HP Web

TCP/IP (Windows) Web browser, FTP, Telnet, SNMP NetBIOS/NetBEUI (Windows

95/98/NT) NetBIOS/NetBEUI (Windows) AXIS NetPilot NetBIOS/NetBEUI (OS/2) AXIS NetPilot Apple EtherTalk Web browser, Mac-FTP, AXIS NetPilot via a PC

AXIS NetPilot, HP JetAdmin

JetAdmin

AXIS NetPilot

platform within the same network.

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, Novell Utilities

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Using a Web Browser to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter

Once you have established the Ethernet adapter in the TCP/IP environment, you can access the Ethernet adapter’s Web pages from any standard Web browser.

To access the home page of the Ethernet adapter

Note: The following procedure uses Internet Explorer

1. Open your Web browser.

2. From the File menu, select Open.

3. Type the IP address of the Ethernet adapter in the Open dialog box.

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The home page of your Ethernet adapter appears in your browser.

You can access links to the following services from the home page of the Ethernet adapter.

Service Description

From within the Configuration pages you can

• modify configuration parameters of the Ethernet adapter. For a

complete list of parameters, see Appendix B.

• enable and disable any of the available networking protocols

and modify their operation from appropriate configuration pages.

• change the node address.

• amend the root password.

When clicking on either Management or Configuration, you will be prompted to provide a user name and a password, unless you are using the default values

root

and

pass

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Home Page Services (continued)

Service Description

The Management Page allows you to reset the adapter and set the parameters to the factory default values. You may also view basic information about your Ethernet adapter, such as the current software version, Ethernet address, serial number, base URL address, and enabled networking protocols.

User-friendly links to other services are also provided, including Change root password.

You may view the status of the connected printer ports from the Status Page, examine the number of bytes printed, etc.

Maintains and displays a historical record of print jobs that also defines the user, logical printer, protocol, file size, elapsed time, and off-line time.

The Help page contains a short description of the configuration and management activities that can be performed via the internal Web pages of the Ethernet adapter.

Note: Any network configuration should involve the Network Administrator.

Using AXIS NetPilot to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter

AXIS NetPilot is the recommended tool to use when you want to configure the Ethernet adapter in networks that support communication via NetWare, IPX/SPX, or NetBIOS/NetBEUI.

AXIS NetPilot allows you to

• change the Ethernet adapter’s parameter values.

• modify the network environments.

• monitor your printers.

• group logically connected adapters together.

• upgrade the Ethernet adapter with the latest available software. This feature is

covered in Chapter 9, “Updating the Software.”

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Starting AXIS NetPilot

To start AXIS NetPilot just click the NetPilot icon in the folder where you installed AXIS NetPilot on your host computer.

Changing the Parameter Values

From AXIS NetPilot you can change the adapter properties in two different ways. You should use the AXIS NetPilot property pages if you want to work with the configuration file via a user-friendly interface. The Parameter List Editor, which is a very fast and effective tool, should be used only if you are familiar with the configuration parameters.

After AXIS NetPilot finishes configuring the Ethernet adapter, wait about one minute before trying to communicate with the Ethernet adapter.

Property Pages

The property pages are the easy way to inspect and change any of the Ethernet adapter’s parameters. Each property page comprises an array of selection tabs that are appropriate to your operating environments. Each parameter can be edited by selecting the relevant box on the property pages.

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To open and edit a property page

1. Select the Ethernet adapter from the “Network Print Servers” folder.

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

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

4. Change the value.

5. Click Apply to save the change to the adapter. If you select OK instead, the Property pages automatically close after the change has been saved.

Parameter List Editor

The Parameter List Editor is a simple editor residing within AXIS NetPilot. If you are familiar with the configuration parameters, you can use the Parameter List Editor to edit the configuration parameters. The Parameter List Editor enables you to

• edit the Ethernet adapter’s configuration file

• save customized configuration files on your hard disk

• configure several network adapters simultaneously

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To use the Parameter List Editor

1. Start the Parameter List Editor by selecting Parameter List from the Setup menu.

2. Upload a configuration file from an adapter or from your hard disk by selecting from File or from Print Server and click the Load button.

3. The configuration file will open in the editor. After you have done your desired changes, you can select to save the modified configuration file to one or more adapters or alternatively to your hard disk. Just click Save after you have made your choice.

Modifying the Network Environments

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

To access the Network Environment window

1. Select the Ethernet adapter 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.

Monitoring Printers

For the purpose of printer monitoring, the AXIS NetPilot allows you to create groups of printers. The AXIS NetPilot window displays the printers comprising each group. To examine the status of any printer within a group, click on the appropriate group folder icon. The status of each printer within a group appears and is marked by a colored icon.

You can create any number of groups and delete unwanted groups. Similarly, you can include or delete individual printers from any group.

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Monitoring Printers (continued)

Grouping Logically Connected Adapters

For the purpose of simplifying administration of the Ethernet adapter, the AXIS NetPilot allows you to create groups of adapters. The adapters comprising each group appear in the AXIS NetPilot window. To access any adapter within a group, simply click on the appropriate group folder icon.

You can create or delete any number of adapter groups.

Finding Printer Information

It is possible to obtain extended information about the printers that appear in the monitoring window of the AXIS NetPilot. To open the Printer Information window, just click the desired printer and choose Printer Information from the File menu.

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The printer information is also displayed in the Summary window of every Ethernet adapter connected to a printer.

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Using FTP to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter

After you have assigned an IP address to the Ethernet adapter, you can use FTP to view or edit the following files:

• The configuration file

• The status file

• The account file

Editing the Configuration File

To permanently edit the configuration file, you must type the destination file name in capital letters. Otherwise the edits are regarded as temporary.

To edit the configuration file from a Macintosh, you will need FTP support such as MacTCP, Fetch, or Anarchie. The procedure for doing this is the same as described for UNIX in the previous section.

To edit the configuration file using FTP

1. Log in to the Ethernet adapter by typing the following command in the DOS window (Windows), in the OS/2 Window, or in the UNIX shell window:

ftp

host_name

2. Enter

root

3. Fetch the configuration file by typing

Note: Type

or ftp

as user id and

instead of

help

IP_address

as password.

pass

get config

to see a list of all available files and

commands.

4. Edit the file using your preferred text editor.

5. Save the configuration file by typing

config CONFIG

Example

> ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 AXIS 540/640 FTP Print Server v5.51 Apr 17 1998 ready. Name (npserver:thomas): 331 User name ok, need password

pass

Password: 230 User logged in ftp> 200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening data connection for config (192,36,253,4,13,223), (mode ascii).

get config

(not visible)

root

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226 Transfer complete. 8588 bytes received in 0.24 seconds (35.63 kbytes/s) ftp> 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> 221 Goodbye. >

config CONFIG

bye

Viewing the Status File

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

To view the status file using FTP

1. Log in to the Ethernet adapter by typing the following command in the DOS window (Windows), in the OS/2 Window, or in the UNIX shell window:

ftp

host_name

2. Enter

3. Fetch the status file by typing

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

root

Type

Note:

commands.

ftp

as user id and

instead of

help

IP_address

as password.

pass

get status

to see a list of all available files and

Viewing the Account File

The account file contains data concerning the 10 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.

To view the account file using FTP

1. Log in to the Ethernet adapter by typing the command in the DOS window (Windows), in the OS/2 Window, or in the UNIX shell window:

ftp

host_name

or ftp

IP_address

2. Enter

3. Fetch the account file by typing

as user id and

root

as password.

pass

get account

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Note: Type help commands.

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

instead of

get account

to see a list of all available files and

Using Telnet to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter

After you have assigned an IP address to the Ethernet adapter, you can use Telnet to view the accounting and status files of the Ethernet adapter and perform soft and hard resets.

Viewing the Accounting File

The accounting file contains data concerning the last 10 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.

To view the account file using Telnet

1. Log in to the Ethernet adapter by typing the command in the DOS window (Windows), in the OS/2 Window, or in the UNIX shell window:

telnet

2. Enter

3. View the account file by typing

Note: Type

The following example shows how to view the accounts file using Telnet from a UNIX window.

> telnet npserver Trying 192.36.253.96... Connected to npserver. Escape character is ‘^]’.

AXIS 540/640 TELNET Print Server v5.51 Apr 17 1998

AXIS 540/640 network login: root Password:

account

Root>

host_name

as user id and

root

help

pass

or telnet

pass

instead of

IP_address

as password.

account

(not visible)

to see a list of all available commands.

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Current account file: JOB USER PROT LPR S BYTES ETIME OTIME 1 Thomas FTP pr2 C 1885 2 0 2 Joe LPT pr1 C 23074 4 0 3 RICHARD PSERVER pr2 C 43044 5 0 4 MacUser APPLE pr1 C 6717 2 0 5 LSLM_user NetBIOS pr2 C 36995 3 0 6 patrick PROS pr5 P 83208 9 0 Root>

Viewing the Status File

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

To view the status file using Telnet

1. Log in to the Ethernet adapter by typing the command in the DOS window (Windows), in the OS/2 Window, or in the UNIX shell window:

telnet

2. Enter

3. View the status file by typing

Note:

host_name

as user id and

root

Type

help

or telnet

instead of

as password.

pass

status

IP_address

to see a list of all available commands.

Performing Resets

Three types of reset commands allow you to perform soft and hard resets and allow you to reset the adapter’s parameters to its default settings.

To perform a soft reset using Telnet

1. Log in to the Ethernet by typing the command in the DOS window (Windows), in the OS/2 Window, or in the UNIX shell window:

telnet

2. Enter

3. Restart the adapter’s protocols by typing

Note:

host_name

as user id and

root

Type

help

or telnet

instead of

as password.

pass

softreset

IP_address

softreset

to see a list of all available commands.

Replace the command in Step 3 above with of the other two resets.

hardreset

default

to perform either

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Using SNMP to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter

You may use SNMP for remote monitoring of the Ethernet adapter. All major functions applicable to adapters are supported.

SNMP actually refers to a set of standards for network management, including a protocol, a database structure specification, and a set of data objects. The Ethernet adapter SNMP implementation runs in the TCP/IP environment.

Network management system (NMS) software running on a host on your network handles the actual management. The NMS software sends messages referring to one or more objects to the network devices.

A message can contain a question or an instruction to a device or an alarm triggered by a specific event in a device. Databases, called management information bases (MIBs), hold the objects. MIB-II is a standard database.

The Ethernet adapter supports all relevant parts of MIB-II. It also includes a private enterprise MIB.

System Requirements for SNMP

Your system must have the following to make full use of the Ethernet adapter SNMP support:

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

• A host that supports FTP to run the NMS software.

To add the AXIS MIB to your NMS software

1. Log in to the Ethernet adapter using FTP.

2. Upload the MIB file

3. Install the AXIS MIB according to instructions in your NMS software documentation.

/snmp/axis.mib

to the NMS host.

About AXIS MIB

The AXIS MIB contains a large number of objects that may be categorized as follows:

• Menu objects, which are used for viewing and changing the Ethernet adapter’s configuration from the NMS program. For a list of the Ethernet adapter’s parameters, see Appendix B.

• Printer status and unit administration objects, which are used for monitoring Ethernet adapter print jobs and storing parameter changes permanently.

• Trap objects, which are used for alarms at various error conditions.

For technical details, you can view the MIB file (

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) with any text editor.

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