Kyocera NC-2 User Manual

NC-2

NETWORK INTERFACE CARD

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK

for the Network Administrator

ALWAYS read this Instruction Handbook thoroughly before use. After reading, maintain it in good condition and keep it together with the Instruction Handbook for your copier.

Acknowledgments

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NC-2

FCC Regulations

The NC-2 generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction handbook, interference with radio communications may result.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Subpart J, Part 15, of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference from such equipment when it is operating in a commercial environment.

Users operating this equipment in a residential area are likely to cause interference, in which case they may be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

Canadian Department of Communications Regulations

Le présent appareil n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux de Class A prescrites dans le règlement sur la brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

This equipment does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Welcome to this Instruction Handbook for the NC-2 Network Interface Card.

This handbook is formatted to fit into the binder that is provided with your Print Controller.

The Instruction Handbook provides instructions on installing network software Utilities on network systems such as Novell NetWare; TCP/IP for the UNIX operating system; Ethertalk; Banyan Vines; or a network system that combines any of these protocols.

Included are configuration procedures and instructions for setting up the your NC-2 as a print server on a network.

Contents

Section 1: NC-2 Introduction

Features of NC-2 ....................................................................... 1-2

Benefits With Each Protocol ..................................................... 1-3

Configuration ............................................................................ 1-3

About Installation ...................................................................... 1-4

Troubleshooting Software for Workstations ............................. 1-4

What's In Your Package ............................................................. 1-4

Installation Requirements .......................................................... 1-5

Basic Specifications .................................................................. 1-6

Section 2: Installation

Network Protocols ..................................................................... 2-2

About the NC-2 Board .............................................................. 2-3

Connectors ................................................................................ 2-3

Hardware Installation ................................................................ 2-4

Configuring the Network Protocol ............................................ 2-5

Network Management Utility ................................................... 2-6

Section 3: NetWare Configuration

NetWare Utilities Overview ...................................................... 3-2

How To Access The HTTP Server With An IP Browser ........... 3-5

Using the Network Management Utility ................................... 3-6

Overview ........................................................................ 3-6

Using MAP (Management Access Program) ................. 3-7

MAP Welcome Screen .................................................... 3-7

MAP Main Menu Screen ................................................ 3-8

Using Help Screens ........................................................ 3-9

Configure NC-2 For Use With Novell NetWare ....................... 3-24

Overview ........................................................................ 3-24

Configure Using NetWare 2.15 and 3.1x .................................. 3-25

Setting Up Print Queues ................................................ 3-25

Using PCONSOLE ........................................................ 3-26

Configure Using NetWare 4.x NetWare Directory Services ...... 3-36

Overview ........................................................................ 3-36

Using the Network Management Utility ........................ 3-38

NetWare Configuration Menu ........................................ 3-40

Using the NWADMIN Utility ........................................ 3-43

Configure Using NetWare 4.x Bindery Emulation .................... 3-50

Overview ........................................................................ 3-50

Using PCONSOLE ........................................................ 3-51

Primary File Server ................................................................... 3-57

When To Define A Primary File Server ......................... 3-57

How To Define A Primary File Server ........................... 3-58

Contents

Section 4: AppleTalk Configuration and Administration Program

Overview .................................................................................... 4-2

Enabling the AppleTalk Protocol ............................................... 4-2

Configuration for AppleTalk ..................................................... 4-2

Choosing the Printer .................................................................. 4-3

How To Access the AppleTalk Administration Program ........... 4-4

Configuring the NC-2 Print Server ............................................ 4-5

Error Log ........................................................................ 4-6

Printer Setup .............................................................................. 4-7

Protocol Setup For TCP/IP Users ................................... 4-8

How To Access The HTTP Server With An IP Browser ............ 4-9

Control Options .......................................................................... 4-9

Section 5: Unix Printing Through TCP/IP

Overview .................................................................................... 5-2

Installation in a Windows Environment ......................... 5-2

Windows for Workgroups .......................................................... 5-3

Installing TCP/IP ............................................................ 5-4

Loading the lpr Spooler ................................................. 5-4

Setting Up The NC-2 Print Server ................................. 5-4

Assigning IP Address with BOOTP Lite ........................ 5-5

Assigning IP Address with ARP ..................................... 5-6

Creating an lpr Queue on the Workstation ..................... 5-7

Microsoft Windows 95 .............................................................. 5-8

Loading the lpr Spooler .................................................. 5-8

Setting up the NC-2 Print Server .................................... 5-8

Assigning IP Address with ntBOOTP ............................ 5-9

Assigning IP Address With ARP .................................... 5-10

Setting up lpr on the Workstation .................................. 5-10

Windows NT Instructions .......................................................... 5-11

Setting Up the NC-2 Print Server ................................... 5-11

Assigning IP Address with ntBOOTP ............................ 5-12

Assigning IP Address With ARP .................................... 5-13

Setting Up lpr on the Workstation .................................. 5-14

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ...................................... 5-15

FTP UNIX Printing ........................................................ 5-15

FTP Client ...................................................................... 5-16

Printing Overview ..................................................................... 5-17

Configuring the IP Address on the NC-2 Print Server .............. 5-19

lpd UNIX Printing ..................................................................... 5-25

Installing TCP/IP If Not Running lpd ........................................ 5-34

Contents

Section 6: Troubleshooting

Diagnosing Problems ................................................................ 6-2

Green LED Conditions ............................................................ 6-2

Amber LED Conditions ........................................................... 6-3

Status and Error Pages .............................................................. 6-4

How to Determine the Cause of a Problem .............................. 6-6

Printer Basic Checklist ............................................................. 6-7

Network Connections to the NC-2............................................ 6-7

NC-2 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 6-8

Novell Protocol ......................................................................... 6-9

Novell File Server Checklist ..................................................... 6-10

If the NC-2 Loses Its Novell File Server Connection ............... 6-10

NC-2 Workstation Checklist ..................................................... 6-10

NC-2 Configuration Checklist .................................................. 6-11

Print Server/File Server/Printer Connection Checklist ............. 6-11

Workstation to NC-2 Connection Checklist ............................. 6-12

AppleTalk Protocol ................................................................... 6-13

Printer Checklist ............................................................ 6-13

Multiple Zones .............................................................. 6-13

UNIX (TCP/IP) ........................................................................ 6-14

Appendix

Cable Specifications ................................................................. A-2

Assigning Multiple File Servers ............................................... A-3

Jumper Settings ......................................................................... A-5

Windows 95 PeerToPeer Printing ............................................ A-11

Index

Section 1: NC-2 Introduction

NC-2 Introduction

Features of NC-2

High-speed parallel port

q Network operating systems (NOS) & Protocol support for:

Novell NetWare versions 2.15, 3.10; and 4.0 and above (Bindery and Network Directory Services)

AppleTalk

TCP/IP-UNIX for SUN (Solaris 1.x, 2.x), BSD System V Rel. 4, DEC ULTRIX 4.3 RISC, OSF1/ALPHA, HP/UX, SCO UNIX and Windows NT systems

Banyan Vines (Vines 4.11 (5), 5.0 (5) (6), and Vines for UNIX, Version 2).

q Flash read-only memory (ROM) for easily upgrading the NC-2

with new protocols and future product enhancements

q Ethernet interface connection - Thinnet (10Base2) and 10BaseT

q Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) and Shielded Twisted Pair (STP).

q Windows 95 PeerToPeer Printing allows Windows 95 workstations

to print to NC-2 printers. Refer to Appendix, Windows 95 PeerToPeer Printing, for details.

q The NC-2 is both flexible and easy to install.

Flexibility of the NC-2 is provided with automatic network switching between network protocols. Print jobs can be sent from each NOS that is NC-2 configured.

The NC-2 supports multiple active protocols. You can activate the protocols and troubleshoot printing problems using the Network Management Utility or Apple Administration Program utilities.

Installation is easy because each network protocol requires a simple network or utility in order to configure the NC-2 printers for the NOS.

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NC-2 Introduction

Benefits With Each Protocol

High performance - Send data as fast as your printer can receive it.

q Easy installation

q Full Print Server Support - Supports all print server features

defined for Novell NetWare and TCP/IP-UNIX.

q Put printers anywhere. Directly connect a printer anywhere on the

network. The NC-2 connects one printer.

Configuration

For Novell NetWare

Use NetWare’s PCONSOLE utility for NetWare versions 2.15,

3.10 and 4.x (Bindery Services); Network Management

Utility or NWADMIN for NetWare 4.x (Directory Services).

q For TCP/IP

Use lpd to print directly from the NC-2 without using our

software on your host. If you require host-side printing with

broader filtering and banner options, then use our install script.

q For AppleT alk

The NC-2 is pre-configured. If you have different requirements

or wish to assign a different name to the printer, you can use

our AppleTalk Administration program to configure the NC-2.

q For Banyan Vines

Use NIManage for Windows, a Banyan specific setup application

general protocol.

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NC-2 Introduction

About Installation

For detailed hardware instructions, see Section 2.

For detailed configuration instructions, see Sections 3 and 4.

Troubleshooting Software for Workstations

Novell NetWare: The NC-2 Network Management Utility for Windows lets you troubleshoot problems by sending test prints or viewing status reports or error logs on the NC-2 print server; check or modify any configuration option not directly tied to the print server; and change the print server name and the password it uses to login.

q TCP/IP: Our software provides error messages and a status page to

alert you to incorrectly entered data.

q AppleTalk: AppleTalk Administration Program provides functions

that let you reset the NC-2, view the NC-2 configuration or an error log, and change the printer setup. NC-2 Network Management Utility for Macintosh lets you troubleshoot problems

q Banyan Vines

What’s In Your Package

NC-2 Network Interface Card (board)

q Ethernet 10BaseT connector and Ribbon Cable

q Ethernet 10Base2 (Thinnet) connector and parallel port

q Instruction Handbook (this handbook)

q Three 3 1/2" diskettes, which contain the Network Management

Utility for Windows program; the Apple Administration program; and the TCP/IP installation script.

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NC-2 Introduction

Installation Requirements

Version of Protocol or NOS

Novell NetWare Version 2.15, 3.1x, or 4.x

q UNIX/Windows/LAN Server systems supporting lpr over TCP/IP.

q Macintosh System 7

q DEC ULTRIX 4.3 or 4.4, DEC OSF/1 2.0 or 3.0, Solaris 1.1.3

or 2.3, (SUNOS 4.1.3 or 5.3), System V Release 4, HP-UX 9.01,

IBM AIX 3.2.5, or SCO UNIX 2 for our supporting TCP/IP

q Banyan Vines

Software

Novell NetWare printing requires NetWare Capture, NPRINT or

PCONSOLE (later than 1.0) utilities.

q The NC-2 Network Management Utility for Windows utility

requires Windows 3.1 or later; Windows for Workgroups 3.11;

Windows 95; or Windows NT 3.5 or later.

q The Apple Administration program utility.

q TCP/IP setup and maintenance requires the Network Management

Utility.

Hardware

Support for 10 megabit Ethernet networks: 10Base2 (also known

as ThinWire or Thinnet); and 10BaseT cables and hardware.

q 3 1/2" diskette drive on the workstation to accept Windows,

Macintosh or UNIX utilities.

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NC-2 Introduction

Basic Specifications

Ethernet Network Interface Controller/Internal Print Server

(NIC/IEEE 1284)

Firmware

Novell, TCP/IP, Apple, Banyan (HTTP/HTML)

Protocols

Novell: NetWare 2.15, 3.x, 4.x (NDS and Bindery based); (IPX/SPX supports Windows compatible browser utility) TCP/IP: ARP, RARP, BootP, ICMP, SNMP Ethertalk: Transparent implementation Ver.1 Banyan Vines: VINES 4.11 (5), 5.0 (5), (6); Vines for UNIX ver.2

Administration & Management

HTTP server providing access to HTML pages over IP & IPX Network Management Utility for Windows via the MAP (Management Access Program) Browser

Network Management Utility for Macintosh BootP Lite for Windows and NT

Printer Interface

IEEE 1284 via 26 pin Connector

Instruction Store Download:

Entire program can be updated from Windows program operating through Novell network.

Compatible w/FTP transmission of properly formatted core image operating through TCP/IP network supporting FTP.

Hardware

10BaseT and 10Base2

0.5 MB RAM (upgrade to 1 MB of RAM) 1 MB Flash Memory

Support Software

Management Access Program For Windows (MAP) Network Management Utility for Windows

(NetWare specific)

(Banyan specific) BootP (Lite) and NTBootP (for Windows & NT) Unix Host Based Software

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Section 2: Installation

Installation

The NC-2 Ethernet Network Interface Card is a 5"x7" board that inserts into a designated slot of your print controller device.

Network Protocols

q Novell NetWare 2.15, 3.10, and later, or 4.x (Bindery and Network

Directory Services - NDS).

q TCP/IP-UNIX networks with lpd capabilities or systems compat-

ible with SUN (Solaris 1.x, 2.x), BSD System V Release 4, OSF1/Alpha, DEC ULTRIX 4.3 RISC, HP/UX, and SCO UNIX .

Status Light Indicators

q Status light indicators display as green and amber LEDs on the

print controller to enable you to monitor the power-on status and to diagnose problems.

q You can easily troubleshoot the conditions indicated by the lights.

See Section 6, Troubleshooting.

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Installation

About the NC-2 Board

The two labels shown below are attached to the NC-2 board to identify the model name, manufacture date code, serial number MAC address number and initial firmware version.

PN:6097000 FO:024205 REV:A/2-PROTO

P/N: ROM: Code:

P C U A 9 5 0 - 7 7 2 0. 0 0 0 1 7

S/N: LAN Address: 9 9 0 4 6 1 0 0 - 4 0 - A F - 7 8 - E 7 - E 8

Made in the USA

Connectors

The Ethernet connectors are illustrated below.

q Ethernet 10BaseT uses a RJ45 cable to connect the NC-2 to the

network.

q Ethernet Thinnet 10Base 2 uses a BNC T-connector to connect to

the coaxial cable of the network.

10BaseT

Thinnet 10Base 2

Installation 2-3

Installation

Hardware Installation

DO NOT apply power to the NC-2 until all hardware installation and software configuration steps are completed. Use the following steps to connect your printer controller to the NC-2 print server.

Connecting the Ethernet Network to the NC-2

Connect your Ethernet network by using either the 10BaseT Ethernet interface or the Thinnet Ethernet interface.

Using the 10BaseT Ethernet Interface

This network connection uses a 4-wire RJ cable to plug into the RJ45 network connector located on the back panel of the print controller. Once you make the connection, you are ready to configure the network protocol (see instructions on the next page).

Using a Thinnet Ethernet Interface

The Thinnet Ethernet wires use a BNC T-connector (not included in your package) to plug into the BNC port on the NC-2 (marked Thinnet). Thin Ethernet cable is 1/4-inch coaxial cable (usually RG-58/U) that uses the cylindrical BNC T-connector to attach to the BNC port.

The following illustration shows how the proper BNC connection looks.

BNC Connection

IMPORTANT: Use the T-Connector when making the BNC connection, making sure the T-connector is dir ectly connected to the port marked Thinnet; otherwise, the connection will not work.

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Installation

Configuring the Network Protocol

After installation is completed, configure and activate your network protocol to work with the NC-2.

• For NetWare configuration, refer to Section 3, NetWare Configuration, which shows you how to use the Printer Management System with MAP (Management Access Program). (See next page for Utility Installation instructions.)

• For AppleTalk configuration, refer to Section 4, which shows you how to use the AppleTalk Configuration and Administration Program.

• For TCP/IP configuration information, refer to Section 5, Unix Printing Thr ough TCP/IP.

Installation 2-5

Installation

Network Management Utility

Installation Procedure

This Windows based utility can be installed on any workstation hard drive or network drive. It is recommended that you install the utility program onto an area of the file server restricted to users with Supervisor/Administrator rights; however this is not a requirement.

When you install the Network Management Utility diskette, the MAP (Management Access Program) browser installs automatically.

1. Start Windows on your PC or workstation.

2. Insert the Network Management Utility diskette in drive A: or B:

3. In the Windows Program Manager, select File.

4. Select RUN from the menu.

5. At RUN, type A:\SETUP.EXE or B:\SETUP.EXE and click OK.

6. Read the information screen and click on Continue.

7. Identify a path for the program.

The path default is C:\MAP

You can change the path or use the default. The installation begins.

8. When installation is completed, remove the diskette from the disk drive.

To use the Network Management Utility, see information starting on p. 3-6.

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Section 3: NetWare Configuration

NetWare Configuration

NetWare Utilities Overview

This section provides information on the various NetWare utility programs that are available to you, with emphasis on the Novell PCONSOLE utility that is used to perform all NC-2 print server functions.

As an alternative to using PCONSOLE, the procedure using the NWADMIN utility is provided for configuring NetWare 4.0x (NDS).

PCONSOLE is an integral part of the Network Management Utility. Separate procedures are provided to show how to configure the NC-2 for the NetWare version you are using.

Before users of the Novell NetWare Network Operating System can print, the NC-2 print server must be configured according to the instructions included in this section.

Highlights of this section are outlined below.

q How to Access the HTTP Server with an IP browser other than MAP .

q The Management Access Program (MAP) is a W indows based browser

utility. The MAP utility allows you to access the NC-2 and can be used to activate network protocols, configure the print server and printer port, reset NC-2 from a remote location, and troubleshoot problems. Help screen information is included to show you how to use the MAP Utility.

q Configure Using NetWare 2.15 and 3.1x describes how to use PCONSOLE to configure and set up NC-2 printers for printing and to set up the Notify option.

q Configure Using NetWar e 4.0x Directory Services (NDS) describes how to use the Network Management Utility as well as the NWADMIN utility to configure and set up the NC-2 print Server for use with version 4.0x Directory Services.

q Configure Using NetWare 4.0x Bindery Emulation describes how to use PCONSOLE to configure and set up the NC-2 Print Server for use with Version 4.0x Bindery Services.

q Primary File Server explains how to define a Primary File Server and gives you guidelines beforehand about the effect it has on your network system.

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NetWare Configuration

NetWare Utilities Overview

The following is a list of Novell NetWare utilities.

PCONSOLE

• Use PCONSOLE to set up the NC-2 print server and set the print queues. This utility helps you control network printing and allows you to view information about network printing.

PRINTDEF

• Use to set up a database of printer definitions. Define device drivers for network printers, plotters, and other devices. The information defined with the utility is then used by CAPTURE, NPRINT, PCONSOLE, and PRINTCON.

PRINTCON

• Use to define the preferred print options and set the options up as standard configurations. PRINTCON serves as a database for printing with CAPTURE, NPRINT, and PCONSOLE.

• The tasks include edit print job configurations, select default print job configurations, and copy print job configurations from one user to another.

CAPTURE

• Use to print screen displays, save data to a network file, and print to a network printer from a non-network software application.

NPRINT

• Use to print files from outside an application to a network printer. The files must be DOS text files, or files that are formatted by the application for a specific printer type (for example, HP Laser).

NetWare Configuration 3-3

NetWare Configuration

NetWare Utilities Overview

Basic Steps for Making Changes To NC-2

CHANGE REQUIRED ACTION STEP REQUIRED

To move our printing system to another location on the same network . . .

To move our printing system from its current network to a new network . . .

To attach new file servers to NC-2 unit . . .

To remove a file server attached to the NC-2. . .

To add new queues to the NC-2 unit . . .

To remove queues from the NC-2 unit . . .

To change the NC-2 print server name . . .

Relocate the printing system to the new location and make hardware connections explained in Section 2. You do not need to configure with PCONSOLE.

Perform hardware installation and software configuration procedures in Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Use the PCONSOLE utility.

Use the PCONSOLE utility. See Print Queue Functions in this Section.

Use the MAP utility that is on our

providing Network Management Utility diskette.

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NetWare Configuration

How T o Access The HTTP Server With An IP Browser

Use the following procedure to access the HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) with your favorite IP Browser, such as Netscape. This access allows you to perform all print server functions.

Option: If you have the MAP (the Management Access Program) browser, use instructions on p. 3-7. MAP gives you access to our providing Network Management Utility, which allows you to perform all print server functions.

If you do not have the MAP Utility, perform the following steps:

1. Assign an IP address to the NC-2. See instructions for Assigning IP Address, starting on p. 5-5.

2. Start the IP Browser you normally use.

3. When the browser is up and running, type http:// followed by the IP address of the unit in the Location field at the top of the browser screen, or by going to File at the menu bar and choosing Open Location.

Example: For a unit with an IP address of 199.9.200.200, type:

http://199.9.200.200

At this point, the IP Browser works the same as our MAP Utility (see Main Menu screen on p. 3-8.

NetWare Configuration 3-5

NetWare Configuration

Using the Network Management Utility

Overview

The Network Management Utility is a Windows based HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) utility that enables you to configure network protocols for the NC-2 print server; remotely reset the NC-2 print server to clear an error or to return the print server to factory settings; troubleshoot problems; enable/disable the status sheet printout; and access context-sensitive Help.

While the Network Management Utility can be accessed with any browser, such as Netscape, you can also use the MAP (our Management Access Program) browser to access and configure the NC-2. The MAP browser automatically installs when you install the our providing Network Management Utility diskette.

If you have not already done so, install the Network Management Utility program using the installation procedure on p. 2-6.

NOTE: The Network Management Utility we provide CANNOT be installed from DOS.

3-6 NetWare Configuration

NetWare Configuration

Using the Network Management Utility

Using MAP (Management Access Program)

The MAP Welcome screen allows you to view and change Print Server configuration settings. Simply click on the various function selections displayed on the upper left screen, e.g., File, View, Go, Option, Help, Exit, Direction Arrows, Home, and Printer; or, click the drop down arrow displayed at the far right of the Server bar to show a drop down list of active NC-2 Print Server units.

After making a selection, the Main Menu screen displays to allow you to select any function related to the NC-2 Print Server. The Main Menu screen is displayed on the next page.

Management Access Program - Management Access Program Home Page

File

View

Go Options Help

Server

NC2-317483 Ver. 1.04 NC-2

NC2-317690 Ver. 1.05 NC-2

Welcome to the Print Server Management Access

Program

This program uses IPX/SPX to communicate with the Print Servers.

To select a unit, click on a Print Server Identification in the drop down Server list.

To get the Print Server name (if different from the default ID), highlight the Print Server Identification and then

To get the detailed information for all listed Print Servers, select "Show All" under the Options menu. If there are

For Help, press F1

NOTE: Menus and function items are explained in Using Help Screens, which starts on

p. 3-7.

select "Show Detail" under the Options menu.

many Print Servers, this operation may take some time to complete.

NUM

NetWare Configuration 3-7

NetWare Configuration

Using the Network Management Utility

Using MAP (Management Access Program)

The MAP Main Menu allows you to access our providing program and use the functions relating to the System, the Protocols and Ports.

Simply click on the menu item you require, and the easy-to-use screens will guide you through each procedure.

The bottom of your screen displays Home and Help. Clicking on Home gets you back to the basic menu. Clicking on Help gets you to the Help screens where you may select the topic of your choice.

To learn more about using the MAP Utility, see Using Help Screens which begins on the next page.

To configure the NC-2 Print Server for use with NetWare, see Configure NC-2 for Use With Novell NetWare p. 3-24.

Management Access Program NC2_317483

cess Proam KN2_317483

Main Menu

Server NC2_317483

System Protocols Ports

Reset Setup NetWare Configure Port Settings

Factory Defaults Setup TCP/IP Test Printer Unit Status Setup AppleTalk Configure Status Page Network Address Change Password Status Information

Home | Help | Unit Information

NOTE: Y ou will be required to enter a password to perform most of the functions. The default factory password is "sysadm". Enter the password in lowercase.

3-8 NetWare Configuration

NetWare Configuration

Using the Network Management Utility

Using Help Screens

System Functions

Reset

Factory Defaults

Unit Status

Novell NetWare Banyan VINES TCP/IP AppleTalk Serial Port Status

Network Address

Change Password

Protocols

Setup NetWare

Setup TCP/IP

Setup AppleT alk

Setup Banyan VINES

Ports

Configure Port Settings

Parallel Port Settings Serial Port Settings

Test Printer

Configure Status Page

Status Information

NetWare Configuration 3-9

NetWare Configuration

Using the Network Management Utility

Using Help Screens

System Functions

System Functions allow you to reset the unit when an error condition occurs; reset the unit to download a new version of the print server software; return the unit to its factory defaults before configuring; check the unit status on Novell NetWare, Banyan VINES, TCP/IP, or AppleTalk protocols; update the Ethernet network; change the password assigned to the unit.

Reset

Two functions are available: Reset Unit lets you reset the print server to clear an error condition that is preventing you from printing. Reset simply recycles the unit and leaves all current print server settings intact. Typical error conditions that would require resetting the unit include the situation where the printer port does not accept data for a print job, or the printer is printing codes instead of the desired text. When you reset the unit, you may need to recycle the printer power Off, then On again to correct the problem.

Reset the Unit for Download lets you reset the print server in to download mode to enable you to update the unit's flash read-only memory (ROM) with a new or updated software release. A software release normally includes new features or fixes for the print server.

Factory Defaults

This function resets the print server to the factory default settings that came with the unit. This feature is useful in the event you are moving the print server to a new location, or if the unit was set up improperly and you need to start over again. Remember that this option clears any settings already defined for the print server.

Unit Status

The Unit Status screen displays the current state for each protocol and print server port available on your print server model. For each supported protocol (Novell NetWare, Banyan VINES, TCP/IP, AppleTalk), the top line displays the protocols supported and indicates whether the protocol is currently enabled or disabled.

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NetWare Configuration

Using the Network Management Utility

Using Help Screens

System Functions

Unit Status

Novell NetWare

For Novell NetWare, the file server status for each print server post is displayed as explained in the following field descriptions:

File Server: The name of the file server(s) to which the print server is connected.

File Server Status: These status messages inform you of whether the server is connected or disconnected to the print server. It also lets you know when the server is shutting down its connection to the print server.

Queue Name: The queue name assigned to the print server printer port.

Queue Status: This field displays the status of the queues servicing the print server printers. If there is a problem printing, e.g., the queue is not available, the problem will be listed here.

Banyan VINES

The connection and service status for each print server and print server port are listed in the following VINES Login fields and VINES Services fields:

VINES Login Fields Device Login Name: The Login name assigned to the print server.

Current State: This field displays messages for the Current State of the print server, including Connecting, Connected, Disconnected, Starting Up, or Starting Service; Killing, in the event Service could not be found by the print server; and Shutting Down, in the event the file server was commanded to shut down.

NetWare Configuration 3-11

NetWare Configuration

Using the Network Management Utility

Using Help Screens

System Functions

Unit Status

Banyan VINES - Login Fields (continued)

Errors: Error messages for the print server display, as follows:

• Access Refused: Print server is not authorized for the service.

• Bad Config: Configuration for service is required. Resend the login name, password, and print service name(s) to the print server.

• Connection Failed: Print server could not communicate with the service.

• Connection Lost: Connection to the service has been lost or disconnected.

• Garbage Received: The service has received garbage characters.

• StreetTalk Failed: StreetTalk service is unavailable.

• Network Error: Problem to be determined. Consult system administrator.

• No Errors: Print server is connected and ready to receive print jobs.

• Out of Memory: Insufficient memory to send print jobs to the print server ports.

• Printer Offline: The printer is not powered On or is not connected to the network. Check the printer or its connections.

Banyan VINES - Services Fields

Service Name: Name of the service for the printer connected to a print server's parallel port. For example, a parallel port would have its own service name.

Current State: Status messages for the service listed in the field above, including the following:

• Abort Job: User has stopped a print job and the print buffer is being cleared.

• Disconnect: Server informed print server that printer port on the server is unavailable.

• End Job: Printing an end-of-job string.

• Pause Reconnect: Service has been lost, print server is trying to reconnect.

• Printing: Sending data out to the printer port.

• Reconnect: Located the service, checking to see if it is available.

• Start Service: Has not received a response from the server yet, trying to reconnect.

• Shutdown: The service has been shut down.

• Wait for Job: Online, waiting for a print job.

• Wait for Printer: Waiting for printer to become free.

• Possibly a test print file has been sent to the printer.

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Banyan VINES - Services Fields (continued)

Errors: Error messages for the service listed in the first field, including:

• Access Refused: Print server not authorized to service printer port on print server.

• Bad Config: configuration for service needs to be redone.

Resend the login name, password and print service name(s) to the print server.

• Connection Failed: Could not communicate with the service.

• Connection Lost: Connection to the service has been lost.

• Garbage Received: The service has received garbage characters.

• StreetTalk Failed: StreetTalk service is unavailable.

• Network Errors: The problem is undetermined. Contact the System Administrator.

• No Errors: Unit is connected and is ready to receive print jobs.

• Out of Memory: Memory is insufficient to send print jobs to the print server ports.

• Printer Offline: Printer is not powered up or is not connected to the network.

• Check the printer and its connections.

Job Owner: The login name of the user sending the print job.

Job Name: The name of the print job being sent to the print server port.

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System Functions

Unit Status

TCP/IP

The internet protocol (IP) and line printer daemon (LPD) settings are displayed for the print server and the printer server printer ports. IP field settings are described below.

IP Address: The network address for the print server.

Subnet Mask: This address identifies the number of bits used for the subnet and host portions of the address.

Default Gateway Address (if needed): This address is used if the routers on your network have a default gateway address that needs to be listed for accessing the print server printers.

Base Port Number: The base number assigned to the print server port. For example, port [1] would be 100001.

Banner: This displays whether the banner page option is turned On or Off.

The LPD settings are displayed for each print server port. This information includes the type of print jobs supported for each print server printer. For example, if PCL and PS are displayed, this means that the printer supports PCL and PS compatible print jobs.

AppleTalk

The print server unit name and the AppleTalk zone in which the print server resides are displayed. The name will either be the default name NC2_(serial_number) or a user-defined name. The Port Status has a default assigned printer name of Unit # (serial_number) 1. You cannot print to any printer with a disabled port status.

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Network Address

Important: This field is for experienced users only.

The network address screen displays the print server unit serial number and the Ethernet address for the unit.

You need to have a password to update the network address. With this option, once you enter an authorized password (if you have not done so already), you can click on Update Network address to update the current Ethernet address or Clear Inputs to go back to your last serial number entry.

Change Password

To change an existing password, you need to enter the new password in the New Password field, then retype the new password in the Retype New Password field to confirm it.

Once you have confirmed the new password, then click on [Change Password] to make the change permanent. Your existing password will be in the Old Password field.

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Using Help Screens

Protocols

This section lets you set up configuration parameters for each protocol supported by your print server unit.

The following functions can be performed.

Setup Novell NetWare

Novell NetWare Setup includes assigning a new name and password to the NC-2 Novell Print Server, identifying the preferred file server connection, setting up for Novell Directory Services (NDS), identifying the Ethernet frame type, and disabling Bindery Services.

Setup Banyan VINES

Banyan VINES Setup includes entering the login name, password, and print service name(s). You must do this FIRST before you start to use the printers attached to the print server.

Setup TCP/IP

TCP/IP Setup includes setting the Internet Protocol [IP] and line printer daemon (LPD) settings.

Setup AppleT alk

AppleTalk Setup includes identifying the AppleTalk zone where the print server resides, and assigning a new name to the print server.

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Setup NetWare

The following information explains how you can change each field or make entries on the NetWare Configuration Menu.

Enable NetWare

When checked, Novell NetWare is enabled as a protocol for the print server. If Novell NetWare is a permanent protocol, then the box cannot be unchecked. For print servers where Novell NetWare is not the primary protocol, click this box to either enable or disable the protocol.

Print Server Name

Each Novell print server has a unique name assigned to it. The print server uses the default name of NC2_(serial_number). The serial number is located on a label attached to the NC-2 board.

If you want to change the default name or the existing name, enter the new print server name in this field. The name can be up to 63 characters in length. You must also remember to change the name in PCONSOLE; otherwise the name change will not take effect.

Print Server Password

The network administrator assigns a password to the Novell print server. When a password is assigned through NetWare's PCONSOLE, you need to inform the print server of the assigned password.

When you enter the password in this field, make sure it is the same password that was assigned through PCONSOLE. The password is stored in the print server configuration memory.

To assign a password to the print server in PCONSOLE, refer to your Novell documentation. Using this program, first type in the password in the Print Server Password field, then retype the password in the Password Retype field. The password is the same for all file servers assigned to the print server.

Password Retype

See above.

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Setup NetWare (continued)

Preferred File Server

In this field, enter the name of the preferred file server for the print server. The preferred file server is the server you want the unit to connect to first. This function lets you connect to the file server of choice rather that having it search for a file server, which might bring up a server that is not your choice.

Preferred NDS Context

For Novell NetWare 4.x Directory Services users, enter the preferred NDS context. The preferred NDS Context must be the entire context, whether typed or non-typed. Do not begin the context path with a trailing period (.). You do not need to write a container name (print server name) because it was provided in the name field above. A typed context example name is as follows:

ou=standard. ou=organization_1

ou=standard. ou=organization_1 (o=Local)

Should you need help with this entry, see your system administrator.

Preferred NDS Tree

For Novell NetWare 4.x Directory Services, enter the preferred tree in this field. If you do not know the tree, type WHOAMI at the DOS command line, then press Enter.

Print Queue Scan Rate

This option lets you modulate the time it takes for the Network Management Utility to poll the network for fresh print queues, by permitting polling in selected intervals. Enter an interval from 1 to 255 seconds.

Ethernet Frame Type

Use this option to select the appropriate frame type for your network. If you choose Auto-Sense, then the frame type is automatically selected. Click on the radio button that matches your frame type or click on Auto-Sense.

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Setup NetWare (continued)

Disable Bindery

Click on this box to enable or disable Bindery Services for Novell NetWare

4.x and above. Bindery is disabled when the check box is marked. When

you disable Bindery, the print server will not support any of the print servers on the Bindery file server.

Enable Ports

When the check box is marked for any of the ports, then the port and the printer attached to it are enabled for printing. When the check box is empty, then printing is disabled and you cannot print to that printer.

If you have not entered a password already, you will need to enter one now in order to make any entries or changes to this screen. The factory default password is "sysadm." Enter the password in lowercase.

Click on [Accept Settings] when you are finished making your entries. This puts your new entries into effect. Click on [Clear Inputs] to clear the entries you made or to revert to the previous settings.

Setup Banyan VINES

This screen lets you enter a login name and password for the print server, as well as service names for each print server port. During initial installations, you must do this IMMEDIATELY after the hardware installation, because the login name, password and service names must be downloaded to the print server before it can be used. This screen can also be used to change and of the names or passwords. Each field is described below.

Enable VINES

When this check box is marked, the print server is enabled for the Banyan VINES protocol. If the check box is not marked, then the print server is not enabled for the protocol. To enable the protocol, click on the check box. An X will appear in the box, indicating the enabled protocol.

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Protocols

Setup Banyan VINES (continued)

Enter the login name assigned to the print server in the VINES MUSER utility. Make sure you create the login name FIRST in MUSER before specifying a login name here. Also, be sure to spell the name correctly; otherwise you will be unable to access the print server or its printers.

Enter the password assigned to the print server in the VINES MUSER utility (if a password was assigned). Make sure you create the password FIRST in MUSER before specifying a password here. Also, be sure to spell the password correctly; otherwise you will be unable to access the print server or its printers.

Port 1 Service

If you have not entered a password already, you will need to enter a password before making any entries or changes to this screen.

Click on [Accept Settings] when you are finished making your entries. This puts your new entries into effect. Click on [clear Inputs] to clear the entries you made or to revert to the previous settings.

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Setup TCP/IP

This screen lets you update or change the TCP/IP configuration settings you entered for the print server. Each field is described below.

IP Address

Type in the IP address for the print server if one is not listed on this screen. You can also enter the IP address here if you do not have access to a rarp server. See your system administrator for the address.

Subnet Mask

Type in the Subnet mask for the print server if one is not listed on this screen. Enter the Subnet Mask here if you have no access to a rarp server.

Default Gateway

Type in the default Gateway address, if required, to allow the print server to communicate with other subnets. If you have no address, leave the field blank. See your system administrator for the Default Gateway address.

Base Port Number

Enter the base number assigned to the print server. The default No. is

10000.

Enable LPD Banners

When the box is marked, printers print out a banner page for each print job.

Parallel Port

• PCL: PCL and compatible print jobs.

• PS: For PostScript print jobs.

• ASCII: For all ASCII and text print jobs.

• Other: For all other print job types, such as line printers, etc.

• NoFF: For no form feed. When this box is checked, no form feed will be sent to the

printer as part of a print job. A form feed is used to eject the last page of a print job from a printer. Many printers and applications automatically send a form feed at the end of a print job. If you need to send a form feed, leave this option unmarked.

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Setup AppleT alk

This screen lets you update or change the AppleTalk configuration settings you entered for the print server. Each field on the configuration menu is described below.

Enable AppleT alk

Click on the check box to enable or disable AppleTalk as a print server protocol. When the check box is marked, AppleTalk is enabled.

Unit Name

This is the name assigned to the print server on the AppleTalk network. By default, the name is NC2_(serial_number). You can change the name to identify the print server for your network.

Zone Name

Identifies the zone in which the print server is located. Be sure to identify the correct zone; otherwise, printing will not be possible.

Port Type

Identifies the ports available on your print server.

Printer Name

Identifies the AppleTalk Printer Name. The assigned default name is Unit #(serial_number) 1.

Enable Port

Click on the check box to enable or disable AppleTalk printing. When a check box is marked, it is enable for printing.

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Port

This section describes all the settings that are required to configure the printing port on the print server; send test print jobs to the print server printer; and configure the print server status page.

Parallel Port Settings

The parallel ports is configured for strobe size only. Strobe size is the value for a hardware signal that is sent to a printer. This value depends on the strobe value the printer will accept and the length of cable between the print server and printer. This value may need to be changed if you have problems printing (the default value is 1.0). If you have problems, you should first change the value to a higher setting. Consult your printer manual for details.

Test Printer

The Test Printer menu lets you send a printer test to the print server port. If you want to send a printer test, then choose the type of print job you want to send to the printer - PostScript or ASCII. Once you select the print job type, click on [Start Test] to send the test print job. If you have not done so already, you will need to enter a password before performing this function. The factory default password is "sysadm." Enter the password in lowercase.

Configure Status Page

The Status Page menu lets you select whether you want to send a status page to the printer each time you power on the print server.

• When the check box for [Print Status Page on Startup] is marked, a status page will be sent to

the printer each time you power on the print server.

• When the check box is empty, a status page is not sent at power up.

• You also need to select the type of print job you want sent to the printer - a PostScript or

ASCII print job. Click on the appropriate radio button. If you want to send a status page to the printer immediately, then click on [Generate Now].

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Overview

Basically, the configuration function tells the Print Server which printers it is supporting. Configuration procedures are performed using the PCONSOLE utility. To use the PCONSOLE utility, you must have supervi-

sor privileges.

Make sure your PCONSOLE version is not version 1.0, as the NC-2 cannot be configured with version 1.0. Contact Novell if you need to upgrade your version of PCONSOLE.

• To configure the NC-2 for use with NetWare 4.x NetWare

Directory Services, see p. 3-36.

• To configure the NC-2 for use with NetWare 4.x Bindery Emulation, see p. 3-49.

• To configure the NC-2 for use with NetWare 2.15 and 3.1x, see procedure starting on the next page. Configuration on NetWare 2.15 or 3.1x requires the following basic steps:

1. Login to the network as Supervisor.

2. Start PCONSOLE.

3. Create a Print Queue to be serviced by the NC-2 (see next page). This step may be skipped if you intend to use an already existing queue.

4. Create a new print server and enter the NC-2 print server name.

5. Configure the NC-2 print server.

6. Assign print queues to the NC-2 printer.

7. Set up the NOTIFY options for the NC-2 printer (optional).

Repeat the procedure for other file servers. When you are finished, turn the printer off and on again. The printer creates a status report that indicates the file servers to which the unit is attached and the queues which it services.

See the detailed procedure starting on the next page.

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Setting Up Print Queues

In the PCONSOLE Available Options menu you can make selections to display the list of current print queues or create a new print queue to be served by the NC-2.

Display the list of Current Print Queues

1. From the Available Options menu shown below, select the Print Queue Information option.

Print Server Information

2. Press Enter to display the list of existing print queues.

Create A New Print Queue

1. From the Available Options menu, select Print Queue Information.

2. Press Enter to display the Print Queues list.

3. Press Insert to open the New Queue Name entry box.

4. Type the name you want to give the new queue, such as:

NC-2_Queue

5. Press Enter to add it to the list. Repeat the procedure to create as many queues as you need.

6. Press Esc when completed to back out to the Available Options Menu.

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Create and Enter the NC-2 Print Server Name

A print server takes the print jobs from queues and sends them to a NC-2 printer. Create a Print Server name for the NC-2.

1. From the A vailable Options menu, select the Print Server Information

option, then press Enter.

2. When the Print Servers menu displays, press the [INS] key to display

the New Print Server Name entry box, as shown in the illustration below.

3. Type the name of the NC-2 Print Server into the entry box.

First type NC2_, then type in the 6-digit serial number printed on the label on the network interface board, then press Enter. Example: NC2_317483 The NC-2 Print Server name is added to the list of Print Servers.

NOTE: If you wish to change the NC-2's default Novell Print Server name form "NC2_<serial number>" to a more descriptive user-defined name, such as "My_Printer" you may do so now.

Wednesday September 30, 1998

NC2_000009 NC2_000008 NC2_000007 NC2_000006 NC2_000005 NC2_000004 NC2_000003 NC2_000002 NC2_000001 NC2_900000 NC2_900001

NC2_317483

IMPORTANT: The Print Server name indicated above must match the name assigned to the NC-2 Novell Print Server. (See Using The MAP Utility on p. 3-31 to verify or edit the NC-2 Print Server Name.)

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Configure the NC-2 Print Server

4. Select the newly created NC-2 Novell Print Server (or a Print Server you wish to configure) from the Print Servers box, then press Enter.

5. Select Print Server Configuration, then press Enter to display the Printer Server Configuration menu.

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NC2_000009 NC2_000008 NC2_000007 NC2_000006 NC2_000005 NC2_000004 NC2_000003 NC2_000002

6. Select Printer Configuration from the Print Server Configuration Menu, then press Enter. The Configured Printers menu displays.

Assign the NC-2 printer to Printer 0 in PCONSOLE.

Not Installed

7. Select "Not Installed [0]", then press Enter to display the Printer 0 configuration screen shown below.

8. Select "Name: Printer 0", then press

Printer 0

Enter. Backspace to erase that default printer name and assign a descriptive name for the printer, such as PCU-1, then press Enter.

9. Select "Type: Defined elsewhere" then press Enter to display the next screen (see next page).

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Configure the NC-2 Print Server

10. When the Printer Types menu displays, select "Remote Other/Un-

known" then press Enter. Make no other changes unless you have the knowledge to do so.

11. When you have finished configuring each printer, then press [Esc] to

exit, and when prompted, choose Yes to save changes (see screen below). Make sure you return to the Print Server Configuration Menu.

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Assign Print Queues to NC-2 Printers

When you assign queues to the defined printers, you authorize the NC-2 Print Server to service these queues.

Important: It is recommended that you assign print queues only to the NC-2 print server. Do not assign one queue to two different print servers. If a queue is assigned to multiple print servers, print jobs may not go to the NC2 printer(s).

12. Choose Queues Serviced by Printer from the Print Server Configura- tion menu.

13. Select the appropriate printer from the list of Defined Printers, then press Enter. A screen (which should be blank for the initial installation) appears.

Press the [INS] key to bring up a list of Available Queues for the NC-2 printer. See screen example below:

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NC2_000009 NC2_000008 NC2_000007 NC2_000006 NC2_000005 NC2_000004

14. Choose a queue, and assign a priority level (from 1-high to 10-low) to the queue. It is recommended that you accept the default priority level displayed.

15. Press Enter. The queue appears on the list for the selected printer.

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Assign Print Queues to NC-2 Printers

16. Press [INS] to enter additional queues. See screen example below.

17. When you have finished assigning the queues, press [Esc] and then

choose YES to save the changes.

18. Continue pressing [Esc] to go back to the Print Server Configuration

Menu.

If you do not want to set up Notify functions, press [Esc] and choose YES to save changes. You may repeat the above procedure for other file servers.

If you wish to set up Notify functions, see Setting Up Notify Options for NC-2 Printer(s) on p. 3-33.

To verify that the NC-2 Print Server Name you just created matches the Novell Print Server Name, continue to the next page.

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Using the MAP Utility to Verify or Edit the NC-2 Print Server Name

Continuing from the previous page, verify that the New Novell Print Server Name is also the name indicated on the NC-2's Print Server Name field for Novell NetWare.

1. First, select Setup NetWare from the Main Menu shown below.

Main Menu

Unit Serial Number 317483

System Protocols Ports

Reset Setup NetWare Configure Port Settings

Factory Defaults Setup TCP/IP Test Printer Unit Status Setup AppleTalk Configure Status Page Network Address Change Password Status Information

Home | Help | Unit Information

(Continue on next page.)

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Using the MAP Utility to Verify or Edit the NC-2 Print Server Name

After selecting Setup NetWare, the NetWare Configuration Menu displays (see below).

2. Check the Print Server Name field. This field should match the Print

Server name you created in PCONSOLE. Edit as necessary.

3. When this is completed, edit the password and click on Accept Settings

to store the new Configuration settings in the NC-2 nonvolatile memory.

4. Power down the our Printing System and then power it back up to make

the new settings effective.

Main Menu

Unit Serial Number 317483

Enable NetWare:

Print Server Name:

Print Server Password: Password Retype: Preferred File Server: Preferred NDS Context: Preferred NDS Tree:

NC2_317483

Print Queue Scan Rate: Ethernet Frame Type: Auto-Sense 802.3 Ethernet II 802.2 SNAP 802.2

Disable Bindery: Enable Ports:

A password is required to perform this function.

sysadm

Accept Settings

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Setting Up Notify Options for NC-2 Printer(s) - Optional

The NC-2 supports enhanced Notify feature for printers, which notifies users or user groups of problems occurring with a NC-2 print job, such as when the printer is off-line, jammed, open, out of paper, in need of a reset, low on toner; or when it requires manual paper feed. Notify also informs users of a wrong form loaded in the printer, and when there is a memory error, engine failure, or a higher priority print job from another source.

1. Choose Notify List for Printer on the Print Server Configuration menu.

2. Select a printer from the Defined Printers list. The notification screen appears (which should be blank for the initial installation).

3. Press [INS] to view a list of Notify Candidates.

NC-2

4. Select the user or group from the Notify Candidate list.

5. Set the first and next intervals in the Notify Intervals screen. (It is recommended that you use the default settings.)

The first and next intervals determine how many seconds the network will wait before it notifies candidates about a print job problem. The intervals specify how often, after the first notification, candidates will be notified. Type in the number in seconds only for each interval, then press Enter.

6. Press [Esc] to exit the program.

7. Select YES when prompted to save changes. You may exit the PCONSOLE function or make changes to your NC-2 configuration.

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Using PCONSOLE

Supporting Multiple File Servers

See Appendix for information on supporting multiple file servers. This includes information on passwords for multiple file servers assigned to the NC-2 print server.

Status Page

If after the self-tests, the NC-2 unit cannot log into the file server or find a password, the status page prints details of the problem and the solution.

Use the status page to check if the protocols you are using are defined for each NC-2 printer port. If a protocol is not defined, first make sure the protocol is enabled. Protocols are enabled and disabled in the Network Management Utility.

Definition of Terms listed on the Status Page

Unit Serial Number - Serial number listed on the label on the NC-2 board.

2. Version - Version number of the NC-2 firmware.

3. Network Address - NC-2 physical address, used to install and configure

the NC-2 in a TCP/IP environment and to identify the unit Ethernet traces.

4. Network Topology - Ethernet.

5. Connector - The type of Ethernet connection you are using.

6. Novell Network Information - includes print server name and frame type.

7. AppleTalk Network Information - NC-2 Frame Type and node number 1.

8. TCP/IP Network Information - Includes the Frame Type; subnet mask

default is 255.0.0.0; protocol address (default is not configured, IP is not assigned).

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(Sample Status Page)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Unit Serial Number: 841001 Version: 1.05

Network Address: 00:40:af:66:a9:48

Network Topology: Ethernet Connector: 10 Base T

Network Speed: 10 Mega Bits

Novell Network Information enabled

Novell Print Server Name: OLD Password Defined: Yes

Directory Services Context not defined

Frame Type: Novell 802.3

AppleTalk Network Information enabled

Frame Type: 802.2 SNAP ON 802.3

Protocol Address: NET Number 10 NodeNumber 202 SocketNumber 128

Preferred AppleTalk Zone: Default Zone

TCP/IP Network Information enabled

Frame Type: Ethernet II Protocol Address: 199.92.187.128

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Port Number: 1 Port Type: Parallel

Novell Connection Information

Printer Name: QA2_0

File Server: QA2

Queue: QA2 Priority: 1 Attached: Yes

Notify: First: 60 Repeat: 60

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Overview

NetWare Directory Services (NDS) offers a different, more advanced approach to network management than previous NetWare versions. Generally, it stores and tracks all network objects.

As a rule, all 4.x servers must have NDS loaded in order to function. In this way , every NetWare 4.x server is a Directory server, because it services named Directory objects, such as printers, print servers and print queues.

With the appropriate privileges, you can create a print server object, which, once configured in its context (or location) on the network, eliminates the cumbersome setup of print servers on every network server.

NDS provides true enterprise networking based on a shared network database rather than on individually defined physical sites. The result is greatly improved print server setup and management.

NetWare 4.x also provides backward compatibility for 2.x, 3.x and 4.x print service in Bindery emulation.

The Directory Information Base (DIB) is used to store information about servers and services, users, printers, gateways, etc., and is a distributed database, allowing access to data anywhere on the network wherever it is stored.

NetWare versions prior to 4.x provide the same data found in the DIB but the data is stored in the NetWare Bindery. DIB was designed with more flexible access, more specific security, and, since it is distributed, it was designed to be partitioned.

The Directory uses an object-oriented structure rather than the flat-file structure of the Bindery, and offers network-oriented access, rather than server-oriented access found in the Bindery.

The Directory is backward-compatible with the NetWare Bindery through Bindery emulation mode. When Bindery emulation is enabled, Directory Services will accept Bindery requests and respond just as if a Bindery existed on the NetWare server being accessed.

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Overview (continued)

Information obtained from the Bindery query may not be stored in the server, since the Directory is a partitioned and distributed database. Even though the NetWare 4.x server is not operating from a Bindery, the applications making Bindery requests will not know the difference.

The Network Management Utility

The Network Management Utility program provided with the NC-2 is used to configure the context of the NC-2 Print Server.

Novell NWADMIN

The Novell NWADMIN (NetWare Administration) program is used to create the directory tree, print server, printer and print queue objects within the tree. See procedure on p. 3-43.

Snap-in support for the NetWare administrator (NWADMIN) utility is provided for the print server. This offers a single point of control for Administrators for NetWare Directory Services (NDS).

NWADMIN lets administrators manage the print server from a central location.

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Management Access Program - Management Access Program Home Page

File

ViewGoOptions

Help

Server

NC2-317483 Ver. 1.04 NC-2 NC2-317690 Ver. 1.05 NC-2

Welcome to the Print Server Management Access

Program

This program uses IPX/SPX to communicate with the Print Servers.

To select a unit, click on a Print Server Identification in the drop down Server list.

To get the Print Server name (if different from the default ID), highlight the Print Server Identification and then

To get the detailed information for all listed Print Servers, select "Show All" under the Options menu. If there are

For Help, press F1

select "Show Detail" under the Options menu.

many Print Servers, this operation may take some time to complete.

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The MAP Welcome Screen shown above is for your reference while configuring NetWare Directory Services. The procedure starts on p. 3-40.

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Main Menu

Server NC2_317483

System Protocols Ports

Reset Setup NetWare Configure Port Settings

Factory Defaults Setup TCP/IP Test Printer Unit Status Setup AppleTalk Configure Status Page Network Address Change Password Status Information

Home | Help | Unit Information

NOTE: you will be required to enter a password to perform most of the functions. The default factory password is "sysadm". Enter the password in lowercase.

The Main Menu shown above is for your reference while configuring NetW are Directory Services. The procedure starts on p. 3-40.

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NetWare Configuration Menu

Main Menu

Unit Serial Number 317483

Enable NetWare:

Print Server Name:

Print Server Password: Password Retype: Preferred File Server: Preferred NDS Context: Preferred NDS Tree:

Print Queue Scan Rate: Ethernet Frame Type: Auto-Sense 802.3 Ethernet II 802.2 SNAP 802.2

Disable Bindery: Enable Ports:

A password is required to perform this function.

PCU-1

FileServer1

O=Marketing

TreeTop

Parallel Port 1

sysadm

Accept Settings

The NetW are Configuration Menu shown above is for your reference while configuring NetWare Directory Services. The procedure starts on the next page.

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Follow the steps below to complete the configuration procedure using the Network Management Utility:

1. If you have not already done so, install the Network Management Utility on your system (see Installing the Network Management Utility, p. 2-6). Make sure the Printing system is powered up and connected to the network.

2. Start the MAP utility at a Windows workstation. The “WELCOME” screen displays (see p. 3-37).

3. Click server drop list box and select the NC-2 device you want to configure.

The displayed NC-2 device names are NC2_<serial Number>.

NOTE: The serial number is the 6-digit number located on the label attached to the NC-2 circuit board.

To display detailed information about the individual NC-2 device(s), select “Options” from the main menu and then select “Show All”).

The selected NC-2 unit’s Main Menu appears. See p. 3-38.

4. Under the “Protocols” section of the Main Menu, click on “Setup NetWare.” The NetWare Configuration Menu displays.

Refer to the menu screen illustration shown on the previous page, as you follow the steps shown below.

5. Make sure that the “Enable Netware” checkbox is checked.

6. To change the default Novell Print Server name from “NC2_<serial number> to a more descriptive name, edit the “Print Server Name” field. This name must match the Novell Print Server Object Name you will define when creating the object with NWADMIN or PCONSOLE.

7. Leave “Print Server Password” and “Password Retype” fields blank, unless you plan to assign a password to the Novell Print Server. The password entered here must match the password you define when creating the print server object in NWADMIN or PCONSOLE.

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8. In the “Preferred File Server:” field, enter the name of the Preferred File

Server that you want the NC-2 Print Server to attach to first. This operation, in conjunction with listing all the file servers to be serviced on this preferred file server, lets you connect directly to the file servers of choice rather than having the NC-2 search for all file servers it is to service (which may take a long time).

9. In the “Preferred NDS Context:” field, enter the preferred NDS context.

The Preferred NDS Context must be the entire context, whether typed or non-typed. Do not begin the context path with a trailing period (.). You do not need to write a container name (NC-2 Print Server Name) because it was provided in the field above. See example below:

ou=standard.o=organization_1 (o=Local)

10. In the “Preferred NDS Tree” field, enter the preferred NDS tree name. If

you don’t know what the tree name is, type WHOAMI at the DOS prompt.

11. The “Print Queue Scan Rate” lets you select how often the NC-2 polls

the Novell Netware queues to see if any new print jobs need to be serviced. The default is one (1) second. Enter in the “Print Queue Scan Rate” field a value between 1 and 255 seconds.

12. Select the “Ethernet Frame Type:” you want the NC-2 to use. If you

select Auto-Sense, the correct frame type is automatically selected.

13. Click on the “Disable Bindery:” checkbox if you want to disable

Bindery Services. Bindery services is disabled if the checkbox is marked . When you disable Bindery Services, the NC-2 will not support any of the print servers on any Bindery file servers.

14. Make sure the “Enable Ports” check box is marked.

This box must be checked if NetWare is to be active.

15. After completing the above steps, enter the password (in lowercase) in

the password field and click on “Accept Settings to store the new configuration settings in the NC-2’s nonvolatile memory. The default password is “sysadm”.

These changes will not take effect until you power down the Printing System, and then power it back on.

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See the steps below to complete the NWADMIN configuration. You will create printer, print server and print queue objects; and assign, or associate, those objects with each other. You can keep Bindery resources on any server under NetWare 4.x by declaring a SET statement in your AUTOEXEC.NCF file.

As an alternative to NWADMIN, NetWare offers PCONSOLE for those who prefer it. PCONSOLE can be used to set up static information about print servers such as, which queues to service, and whom to notify in the event of a problem. See Novell NetWare documentation for more information about the use of PCONSOLE for NDS.

Create Printer Object

1. Click the NWADMIN icon in NetWare Tools group in Windows. NetWare Administrator window displays. To bring up your Directory Tree, open a Browser window by clicking the Tools menu item and selecting Browse.

Marketing

FileServer1

Ai5555 Vi-550 PS_PCU-1M PS_PCU-1

Ai5555

Vi-550

FileServer1_SYS

2. Highlight the Organizational Unit or Organization where you want to create the print service in the Directory Tree, select the Object item from the main menu and choose Create.

NOTE: In NWADMIN, you can create objects another way by selecting an Organizational Unit, clicking on the right mouse button to display a pop-up menu, clicking on Create, then using the left mouse button to display the New Object window.

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3. When the New Object window appears, scroll down the Class of New

Object icon list, select the Printer icon and click on the OK button.

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4. When the Create Printer window appears, type a value in the Printer

Name field and click on the Create button.

Create Print Server Object

1. Again, highlight the Organizational Unit, select the Object item from the

menu and choose Create.

2. At the New Object window, scroll down the Class of New Object icon

list, select the Print Server icon, and click on the OK button.

3. At the Create Print Server window, type a value in the Print Server

Name field and click on the Create button. The Print Server Name must match the name that is entered in the NC-2's Print Server Name field (see Step 6, p. 3-41).

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Create Print Queue Object

1. Once again, highlight the Organizational Unit, select the Object item from the menu and choose Create.

2. At the New Object window, scroll down the Class of New Object icon list, select the Print Queue icon, and click on the OK button.

3. At the Create Print Queue screen, click on the Directory Service Queue button, then type in values for Print Queue Name and Print Queue Volume and click on the Create button.

If you do not know the Print Queue Volume name (the hard drive you will be accessing), click on the icon to the right of the volume field. The Select Object window will appear with the volume listed in Objects. If the volume is not listed, scroll the Directory Context items until you find the volume where you want the queue to reside.

Click on the object (hard drive) of your choice and it will appear in the Selected Object field. Click on the OK button. The full volume will now appear in the Print Queue Volume field. Finally, click on the Create button.

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Assign Printer Object

1. Go to the Directory Tree.

2. Double click on the printer object just created and bring up the Printer

window. See below.

3. Find the Assignments button on the right-side of the window.

4. When the screen appears, click the Add button.

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5. When the Select Object window appears, find the print queue object just created among the choices listed in the Objects box and select it.

6. Click on the OK button and the print queue just created is added to the Print Queues box in the Printer window. Click on the OK button again.

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Assign Print Server Object

1. At the Directory Tree, double click on the print server object you just

created and bring up the Print Server window.

2. At the Print Server window, click on the Assignments button and Add

button to bring up the Select Object window.

3. Select the printer object created from the Objects box and click on OK. The

printer (with its context) appears in Printers box of the Print Server window.

4. Click on the OK button.

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Check Assignments

1. At the Directory Tree, double click the Print Queue object just created.

2. At the Print Queue window, click on Assignments.

If you configured the print queue and printer correctly they will appear in the proper boxes on the Print Queue window.

3. Press the Cancel button.

Power Cycle the Printer

NWADMIN configuration is complete. Before you can begin printing, be sure to power cycle the Printing System.

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Overview

Novell’s NetWare 4.0x can operate in the Bindery Services Emulation mode and NetW are Directory Services (NDS) mode (see NetWare Dir ectory Services to configure the print server in this mode).

While Bindery Emulation services and NDS services run simultaneously and transparently to each other, the print server may be configured to operate with Bindery Services mode only, as described in this section; or with NDS only . When configured under NDS, the print server will also service older file servers operating in bindery mode.

NOTE: If the Bindery Services mode is not running, the print server will be unable to find its file servers, and the status page will indicate that the Novell NetWare protocol is not active.

Before installing the print server on a Novell NetW are 4.x server in Bindery Emulation mode, first check to be sure the server has Bindery Context by using the Confirming Bindery Context procedure on the next page.

If the server does not have Bindery Context, the Novell administrator must execute either a SET command from the console prompt, or, modify the AUTOEXEC.NCF file to include the proper SET command and restart the server .

NOTE: The command entered from the console prompt takes effect immediately, whereas, the definition in the autoexec file takes effect only when the server is shut down and then restarted.

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Confirming Bindery Context

Perform the following steps to determine if the server has Bindery Context:

1. Login to the server as ADMIN.

2. At the prompt, perform a DOS TYPE of Z:\SYSTEM\AUTOEXEC.NCF.

3. When the file displays, look to see if you have a statement similar to

SET BINDERY CONTEXT=O=<Name>

Where =O=<Name> is a sample name for the file server context. Use your own file server context in place of =O=<Name>.

<Name> is the designation for the Server Context, and is obtained by starting PCONSOLE. The Server Context name is displayed in the upper left corner of the Available Options menu screen.

4. If no such name statement in on the screen, you must add that statement to enable the NC-2 to work. In that case, exit from PCONSOLE and use a DOS text editor to add the following statement to the AUTOEXEC.NCF file:

SET BINDERY CONTEXT =O=LOCAL

5. After adding the statement to the AUTOEXEC.NCF file, you must power down the server and restart it for the changes to take effect.

Or, as an alternative method, the network administrator can type the SET command at the Server console to make changes immediately. In this case, any changes will be in effect until the server is powered down and restarted again.

Important: The command at the console prompt takes effect immediately, whereas, the definition in the autoexec file takes effect only when the server is shut down and then restarted.

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Once you confirm the server has Bindery Context, you can configure the NC-2 using the PCONSOLE procedure shown below. Use the function keys located at the bottom of the screen to configure the NC-2.

Configuring NetWare 4.0x Bindery Emulation requires the following steps:

1. Start PCONSOLE.

2. Select Bindery Mode.

3. Select Quick Setup option.

4. Enter the print server, printer, and queue names.

5. Enter the printer TYPE name.

6. Add to the print server and queue lists.

Note: If you encounter any errors during installation, try logging out and logging in again.

Start PCONSOLE

1. Login to the network as ADMIN, type PCONSOLE, then press Enter.

The screen below appears.

Available Options

Print Queues Printers Print Drivers Quick Setup Change Context

Select Bindery Mode

2. When the Available Options menu appears, press the [F4] key for the

Bindery Mode.

NOTE: If you receive a message asking you to login to a server with Bindery connections, that server may not have its Bindery Mode enabled. To confirm the enabled condition, use the Confirm Bindery Context procedure; otherwise, log onto a server that you know has Bindery Services activated.

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Select Quick Setup Option

3. From the A vailable Options screen, select Quick Setup and press Enter.

Available Options

Print Queues Printers Print Drivers

Quick Setup

Change Context

NOTE: Use Quick Setup to connect your print server, print queue and printer correctly. You can modify these later, if necessary.

Enter Print Server, Printer and Queue Names

4. When Print Services Quick Setup window appears, enter the print server name using the [F3] key.

5. Type in the Print Server name using the format NC2_<serial number>. The serial number is located on the label attached to the NC-2 board.

6. Press Enter to display the screen shown below. Tab down to the New Printer name field, enter a name, and press Enter. Then tab down to the New print queue name field, enter a name, and press Enter.

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NC2_123456

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Enter Printer Type Name

7. Tab down to the Printer type field, and press Enter.

8. When the pop-up window appears, select the Other/Unknown option.

9. Press Enter to select your choice. With all your choices now selected,

press the [F10] (Save) key to save your configuration.

Follow the previous steps to configure all the servers connected to NC-2 units on the network.

Add to Print Server and Queue Lists

10. If you need to view, add, delete or modify print servers or print queues

after your initial setup, select either Print Queues or Print Servers from the Available Options screen. Either selection will call up information screens from which you can view or modify more choices.

• On the Print Queues Information screen you can select from Print Jobs,

Status, Attached Print Servers, Information, Users, Operators, and Print Server choices.

• On the Print Server Information screen, you can select from Printers,

Information and Status, Users, Operators, Description, Password and Audit items.

In about 15 seconds, the network software initializes, and you are ready to print. If the green LED does not go on at any time, try plugging the power cord into another wall outlet. If it still does not power on, contact the authorized dealer.

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Supporting Multiple File Servers

See Appendix section for information on supporting multiple file servers. This includes information on passwords for multiple file servers assigned to the NC-2 print server.

Status Page

The status page is formatted for PostScript printers and prints after self-tests and after power up of the NC-2 print server. For text-based printers such as HP LaserJet, the status page prints the information shown on the sample on the next page, as well as any PostScript codes. If after the self-tests, the NC-2 unit cannot log into the file server or find a password, the status page prints details of the problem and the solution.

Definition of Terms listed on the Status Page

Unit Serial Number - Serial number listed on the label on the NC-2 board.

2. Version - Version number of the NC-2 firmware.

3. Network Address - NC-2 physical address, used to install and configure the NC-2 in a TCP/IP environment and to identify the unit Ethernet traces.

4. Network Topology - Ethernet.

5. Connector - The type of Ethernet connection you are using.

6. Novell Network Information - includes print server name and frame type.

7. AppleTalk Network Information - NC-2 Frame Type and node number 1.

8. TCP/IP Network Information - Includes the Frame Type; subnet mask default is 255.0.0.0; protocol address (default is not configured, IP is not assigned).

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(Sample Status Page)

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Unit Serial Number: 841001 Version: 1.05

Network Address: 00:40:af:66:a9:48

Network Topology: Ethernet Connector: 10 Base T

Network Speed: 10 Mega Bits

Novell Network Information enabled

Novell Print Server Name: OLD Password Defined: Yes

Directory Services Context not defined

Frame Type: Novell 802.3

AppleTalk Network Information enabled

Frame Type: 802.2 SNAP ON 802.3

Protocol Address: NET Number 10 NodeNumber 202 SocketNumber 128

Preferred AppleTalk Zone: Default Zone

TCP/IP Network Information enabled

Frame Type: Ethernet II Protocol Address: 199.92.187.128

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Port Number: 1 Port Type: Parallel

Novell Connection Information

Printer Name: QA2_0

File Server: QA2

Queue: QA2 Priority: 1 Attached: Yes

Notify: First: 60 Repeat: 60

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When To Define A Primary File Server

The procedure for defining a primary file server starts on the next page. A primary file server should be defined only if you have a very large network tied into many different sites with several file servers. This procedure is performed with the PCONSOLE utility in the File Servers To Be Serviced option, details of which start on the next page.

If you do not wish to define a primary file server, go directly to the PCONSOLE configuration procedure for your particular NetWare version.

The following information describes the effect on your system when a primary file server is defined and not defined.

When a primary file server is defined -

• File servers require no more than a 1/4 second propagation delay.

• Minimum of two file servers can be placed on the file server list.

• The NC-2 searches for the primary server, starting with the servers that are closest (0 hops), and works its way outward to a maximum of four hops.

When the NC-2 finds a primary file server, the print server -

• Stops searching for other servers

• Reads the list of servers in NetWare’s PCONSOLE

• Attempts to attach to every server on the list, wherever located.

When a primary file server is not defined -

• File servers require no more that a 1/4 second propagation delay

• The NC-2 has a maximum limit of 16 file servers

• The NC-2 searches for file servers that are four hops or less away. The four hops that NC-2 searches are the four LAN segments directly connected to the first workstation or server.

NOTES:

1. The propagation delay is the time it takes for a packet of data to go from the file

server to the NC-2 unit.

2. A hop is a step in the data transmission from one node (a workstation or server)

through an intermediate node.

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How T o Define A Primary File Server

Before performing the following procedure, please read the information on the previous page.

To use PCONSOLE you must have supervisor or administrator rights.

1. T o start PCONSOLE, login to the network as Supervisor or ADMIN.

2. T ype PCONSOLE, then press Enter.

3. Choose Print Server Information on the Available Options menu or Print Servers (for NetWare 4.0 users), then press Enter to display the Print servers menu.

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4. When the list of Print Servers appears, highlight the NC-2 Print Server

you are configuring, then press Enter.

5. When the Print Server Information menu appears, choose Print Server

Configuration, then press Enter.

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NC2_100001 NC2_100002 NC2_100003 NC2_100004 NC2_100005 NC2_100006 NC2_100007 NC2_100008 NC2_100009 NC2_100000

6. Choose File Servers to be Serviced, then press Enter.

For NetWare 4.0 users, select Serviced NetWare Servers, then press Enter.

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How To Define A Primary File Server

7. When the File Servers To Be Serviced (or Serviced NetWare Servers for NetWare 4.0) menu appears, select the file server you want as the primary file server.

If the file servers (minimum of 2) displayed under the File Servers To Be Serviced menu are the ones you want to use as your primary file server, then this step is completed. You may now configure the NC-2 print server using the configuration procedure for your NetWare version.

8. If the file servers displayed under the File Servers To Be Serviced menu are not the ones you want to use as your primary file server, press the Enter key for all selections and then press the [Esc] key to save these choices.

Once you have chosen your primary file server(s), you are ready to configure the NC-2 print server using the configuration procedure for your NetWare version.

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Section 4: AppleTalk Configuration

and Administration Program

AppleTalk Configuration & Administration Program

Overview

This section explains how to configure and use the AppleTalk Administration Program so that printing can be performed from a Macintosh system.

The AppleTalk Administration Program is used to perform the following functions:

q Change the network zone and/or change printer names for NC-2

printers.

q Assist Customer Support diagnose problems.

Enabling the AppleTalk Protocol

The AppleTalk protocol must be enabled before printing can be performed. Use the Network Management Utility for Windows to check or to enable the

AppleTalk protocol. Refer to Chapter 3, NetWare Configuration for more details.

Configuration for AppleTalk

q Print to our Printing System by using Chooser to select

the network and printer.

q Our Printing System is found in Chooser as

NC-2<serial_number> 1, where 1 stands for the printer connected to parallel [port 1].

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Choosing the Printer

The following procedure describes how to choose the printer using Apple's Chooser utility.

1. Click on the Apple icon.

2. Select Chooser to display the Chooser screen.

Chooser

Select a LaserWriter:

LaserWriter 8

AppleTalk Zones:

App_TEST Corporate Marketing Engineering

NOTE: The Chooser screen above will show AppleTalk zones only if your network has more than one zone.

NC2_123456

#xxxxxx 1 #xxxxxx 2 #xxxxxx1 #xxxxxx 2 #xxxxxx 1 #xxxxxx 2

Background Printing On OffSetup---

3. Select LaserWriter 8, then choose NC2_123456 from the list of available

printers.

4. Click on Setup AppleTalk, then click on Select PPD . . . .

5. Highlight the proper PPD file for your Printer.

Example: 550_US.PPD

6. Click on Select.

7. When finished, click on OK, then close the Chooser Utility.

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How T o Access the AppleTalk Administration Program

The Macintosh AppleTalk Administration Program diskette is supplied with the NC-2.

1. Copy the NP2000 ADMIN Program on the Macintosh AppleTalk Administration Program diskette to a folder. For example, place the program in a folder called Utility.

2. Double click on the NP2000 ADMIN Program icon when it appears on the desktop. The Zone and NC-2 Device Dialog menu appears.

If your network has no zones, choose only from the NC-2 Device field, as no Zone field is displayed.

3. Select the Zone that has the NC-2 device you want to administer. Available NC-2 devices on that Zone appear in the NC-2 Device field.

4. Select the NC-2 Device you want to use.

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Configuring the NC-2 Print Server

Use the options added to the menu bar to configure the print server. Depending on your printer, certain functions may appear grayed out, which indicates that they cannot be selected.

q Use Printer Setup to configure your NC-2 for PostScript

printers.

q Use Reset to perform a full reset of the NC-2 unit.

When you select Reset from the NC-2 menu, the NC-2 resets automatically.

q Use Configuration to change the NC-2 device name, and the

AppleTalk Zone name; and also view the NC-2 configuration features. You can change the NC-2 default name to another one you may prefer. Be sure to recycle the power to the NC-2 Off, then On; otherwise, the changes you made will not occur.

When you choose Configuration the following screen appears:

Configuration

Device Type: NC-2

Serial Number: 123456

Name: NC-2

AppleTalk Zone: Engineering

1. To change the print server device name, click on the name displayed, then

enter the new name.

2. To change the AppleTalk Zone, click on the zone displayed. A menu

displays all available zones.

3. Select the new zone from the menu.

4. Click on OK when you have finished viewing this screen or when you are

done making changes.

5. Turn off the printer and then turn it on again to make the changes take

effect. The status sheet should identify the new printer name and the new zone preference.

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Configuring the NC-2 Print Server

Error Log

The Error Log function is used to view a log of events that the NC-2 unit has registered. The log contains information as well as errors.

Customer Support may need the information on this screen if your Print Server encounters problems.

When you choose the Error Log function, a screen containing the text of the log is displayed. You can print the error log contents by using the Print option under the File menu.

To save the contents of the error log, do one of the following:

q Use Save As option from the File menu to save the entire log file.

q Use Edit option to cut, copy, and paste some or all of the log file.

NOTE: This does not enter data into the error log itself. The data is cleared each time the printer is power cycled.

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Printer Setup

When you choose this option, the following screen appears:

NC-2 #123456 1

This Port Not Available This Port Not Available This Port Not Available

This Port Not Available

Port Number

Identifies the NC-2 port.

PostScript

Identifies whether the printer connected to the port is PostScript or not. If the printer is PostScript, YES is chosen. Only PostScript printers appear in the Chooser. Non-PostScript printers cannot be used by AppleTalk users.

Printer Name

The Name assigned to the NC-2 printer. If there is no entry or if you want to change the name, then click on the box and type in the printer name.

1. Click on OK when you finish viewing the configuration or making changes.

2. After making your selections, recycle power to the NC-2 by turning it Off, then On; otherwise changes will not occur.

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Printer Setup

Protocol Setup For TCP/IP Users

Protocol Setup is used to set up the protocols on the unit when you do not have access to a Novell NetWare server or workstation.

q Be sure to turn On the protocols you want to use. It is recom-

mended that you turn Off the protocols you are not using.

q TCP/IP users must also enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and

Default Gateway. Entering a value for the Default Gateway enables the NC-2 to communicate with other Subnets.

q If NC-2 does not have an IP Address/Subnet Mask established when

you display the Protocol Setup screen, the information in the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields will be incorrect.

q Enter the correct IP Address and Subnet Mask.

If incorrect values are supplied, TCP/IP will not be enabled. In that case, you will not be alerted with an error message.

q After you select protocols, be sure to recycle the NC-2 power by

turning it Off, then On; otherwise changes will not be made. After choosing the item on the menu, the following screen displays.

Protocol Setup

Protocol On Off IP Address :

NetWare

TCP/IP • o Vines o • DEC Lat o•

NOTE: The default values for the IP address and Subnet Mask are shown as zeros. However, this represents a “no IP Address” condition, not an IP Address.

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Subnet Mask :

Default Gateway :

AppleTalk Configuration & Administration Program

How T o Access The HTTP Server With An IP Browser

Access to the HTTP Server allows you to perform all print server functions.

Use the following procedure to access HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) with your favorite IP Browser, such as Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer .

1. Assign an IP address to the NC-2. (See TCP/IP Users on the previous page.

2. Start the IP Browser you normally use.

When the Browser is up and running, type http:// followed by the IP address of the unit in the Location field at the top of the Browser screen, or by going to File at the menu bar and choosing Open Location.

Example: For a unit with an IP address of 199.9.200.200, type:

http://199.9.200.200

Control Options

When you have no access to Novell NetWare, Control Options can be used to enable or disable the display of the Power-on Status Page.

q When enabled, the Power-on Status Page prints after your

NC-2-attached printer is turned on. The default is the ON (enable) position.

q When you choose Options from the NC-2 menu, the following

Control Options screen appears:

Control Options

Status Sheets:

• Enable Powerup Display

O Disable Display

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Section 5: UNIX Printing Through TCP/IP

UNIX Printing Through TCP/IP

Overview

The following pages explain how to configure the Print Server and your network for use with TCP/IP communication in various environments.

Independent setup and installation procedures are provided for Windows systems and for most popular UNIX systems.

The Print Server TCP/IP capability will also operate with lpr spoolers on other systems, and with spooler/supervisor capabilities that communicate raw print jobs to the Print Server TCP/IP Port.

This port number defaults to 10001, but may be changed to any desired number using the Network Management Utility.

You can use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for delivering IP addresses to hosts through an IP network.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol for network management services.

SNMP is supported for Management Information Base (MIB) II over IP for the print servers. This support allows you to query MIB II to get system information about the print server.

Installation in a Windows Environment

Several versions and variations of Microsoft Windows may be used on NetWare and/or TCP/IP networks, as well as on native Microsoft Windows network. This flexibility allows various options for setting up the network printing system even though this Print Server does not support Netbeui.

• If the Windows workstations are connected to a NetWare network, configure the printer interfaces for NetWare, and use standard Windows/ NetWare utilities to provide access to the printer.

• If NetWare is not to be used, the users may access the printer using TCP/ IP. This section describes installation under Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, and Windows NT.

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UNIX Printing Through TCP/IP

Windows for Workgroups

UNIX Printing with TCP/IP requires that the workstation have TCP/IP capability; or that the workstation can share an lpr queue on a Windows NT server (for example) that has one. In general, if printers are not shared, an lpr queue must be created on each workstation from which printing is initiated. See Windows documentation about sharing printers.

Windows for Workgroups does not normally come with TCP/IP. However, various TCP/IP facilities are available for Windows for Workgroups workstations, including a free TCP/ IP stack provided by Microsoft. Third party lpr spoolers are available.

The following instructions are based on the Microsoft TCP/IP stack and a shareware lpr application that is available from various sources, including the Print Server manufacturer.

• You will need files WFWTCP32.zip and WFWTCP32.txt for TCP/IP, and files WLPRS41.zip and wlprspl.txt for lpr .

• You will need the BOOTPL.exe file if you wish to use the BOOTP Lite program to set up IP parameters. The BOOTPL.exe file is located on the Network Management Utility diskette.

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UNIX Printing Through TCP/IP

Windows for Workgroups

Installing TCP/IP

To set up TCP/IP on the workstations, follow the instructions in the text file for the TCP/IP stack. These instructions are part of the self-exploding files that you downloaded from the Web site. They are the copyright of Microsoft and cannot be included here.

Loading the lpr Spooler

The Windows lpr Spooler Version 4.1 (wlprspl.txt), provides detailed instructions for decompressing and installing the shareware lpr spooler.

Setting Up The NC-2 Print Server

The NC-2 Print Server must be given an IP address and routing information before being used with TCP/IP.

This can be accomplished with our providing Printer Management for Windows if you have a NetWare connection on your network, or with Apple Administration Program for Macintosh if there is an Apple Macintosh on the network. Follow the instructions for these programs provided in Section 3 or Section 4 (see Note).

NOTE: If you cannot use these programs, you can use either the BOOTP Lite program described on p. 5-5 or the ARP procedure described on p. 5- 6.

Procedure prior to running these programs:

1. Install the NC-2 Print Server in your printer.

2. Power -up the printer.

3. Keep the status sheet handy for the Ethernet (MAC) address. It should show that TCP/IP is enabled, but that the Protocol address is not configured.

NOTE: If the unit already has an IP address, the IP Address procedures on the following pages will not be required.

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UNIX Printing Through TCP/IP

Windows for Workgroups

Assigning IP Address with BOOTP Lite

This procedure uses the BOOTP protocol. The NC-2 Print Server must be on the same network segment as the workstation that you are using to configure it. The TCP/IP stack must be installed and operating.

The BOOTPL.exe program works with a 16 Bit TCP/IP Stack (FTP, NetManage, B&W, or WFWG).

1. Reset the print server.

NOTE: The BOOTP request is for a finite period of time. The print server must be freshly reset for this to work.

2. From Program Manager under File, select Run \windows\ BOOTPL.exe.

3. Pull down the Admin menu to Configure option.

4. Enter the IP address (you want to assign to the NC-2 Print Server); the Subnet Mask ( matching what you are using on your subnet); the Default Gateway (your router's IP address); the MAC address of the NC-2 Print Server (Hardware Address, listed on the Status sheet as Ethernet Address). Use colons as delimiters as shown on the status sheet rather than the dashes that Windows uses.

5. Click on Go. You will get a message that the program is Verifying, and then it will tell you whether the unit is active or not.

6. Wait for about five minutes for the NC-2 Print Server to reset. The Status sheet should report the newly entered IP information.

7. Enter the MS/DOS box. At the command prompt enter:

ping [IP address of the NC-2 Print Server]

Continue until you get a reply. If you get no response, verify that TCP/IP is enabled on the status sheet. If the IP information is not displayed on the sheet, then repeat the above procedure.

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UNIX Printing Through TCP/IP

Windows for Workgroups

Assigning IP Address with ARP

Use the following procedure to use ARP to configure the IP address.

1. From Windows, enter the MS/DOS box.

2. At the command prompt enter:

(a) ping [any valid IP address on your network - not the print server].

The identified unit should reply. If you do not ping the network, the arp cache will be empty (no static entries), and you will receive an error 2 message (after performing the next step).

(b) arp -s [IP address of the NC-2 Print Server]

[MAC Address of the NC-2 Print Server] The entry should be accepted. You will receive an error 3 message if our Remote Access Software (RAS) is installed.

The request should time out.

3. Recycle the power on the print server. The NC-2 Print Server will produce a status page that should include the entered IP address.

4. When the NC-2 Print Server is up again, type the following at the command prompt:

(a) ping [IP address of the NC-2 Print Server]

Continue until you get a reply.

NOTE: This only enters the IP address. You must use the Network Management Utility to enter the other IP parameters.

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UNIX Printing Through TCP/IP

Windows for Workgroups

Creating an lpr Queue on the Workstation

Once you install the spooler onto the workstation, the setup program will create a group and icon.

1. Double click on the spooler icon.

2. Click on setup, and define a new queue.

3. At the Remote Host Name prompt, enter the NC-2 Print Server IP Address, and enter PORT1 for the Remote Printer Name.

4. Go to Control Panel, Printers, and choose Connect.

5. Select your driver and click on Next. At this point, you should see an entry for your Windows lpr Spooler's printer in the “Available ports” listing. For example:

C:\SPOOL\PRINTER_NAME.

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UNIX Printing Through TCP/IP

Microsoft Windows 95

Windows 95 comes with a TCP/IP stack. To print with this protocol, a client also requires an lpr utility. This program is available from various sources. The lpr queue can be created on each workstation or the lpr queue can be created on one workstation and shared on the network. Windows 95 workstations can also share a lpr printer installed on an Windows NT server on the network.

The following instructions are based on a shareware lpr application that is available from various sources, including the NC-2 Print Server manufacturer. You will need the wlprs41.zip and wlprspl.txt for the lpr.

If you wish to use the BOOTP Lite program, you will also need the ntBOOTP.exe file. The ntBOOTP.exe files provided on the Network Management Utility diskette.

Loading the lpr Spooler

The Windows lpr Spooler Version 4.1 (wlprspl.txt), provides detailed instructions for decompressing and installing the shareware lpr spooler.

Setting up the NC-2 Print Server

The NC-2 Print Server must be given an IP address and routing information to be used with TCP/IP. This can be done with the Network Management Utility for Windows if you have a NetWare connection on your network, or with Apple Administration Program for Macintosh if there is an Apple Macintosh on the network. Instructions for these programs are in Section 3 or Section 4. If you cannot use these programs, you can use either thentBOOTP program or the ARP procedure.

1. Install the NC-2 Print Server in your printer.

2. Power up the printer.

Keep the status sheet handy for the Ethernet (MAC) address. It should show that TCP/IP is enabled but that the Protocol address is not configured. If the unit already has an IP address, these procedures will not work. Use the ntBOOTP Program or any standard Internet Web Browser to change the IP parameters.

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UNIX Printing Through TCP/IP

Microsoft Windows 95

Assigning IP Address with ntBOOTP

This procedure uses the BOOTP protocol. The NC-2 Print Server must be on the same network segment as the workstation that you are using to configure it, and the TCP/IP stack must be installed and operating. Use ntBootp instead of ARP to configure the IP address.

You may provide the IP address and other IP parameters to the NC-2 Print Server on 32 Bit TCP/IP Stack (Windows NT & Windows 95) using the ntBOOTP.exe program. You must store the file in the Windows directory.

1. Reset the print server.

NOTE: The BOOTP request is for a finite period of time. The print server must be freshly reset for this to work.

2. From Program Manager under File, select Run ntBOOTP.exe.

3. Pull down the Admin menu to Configure option.

4. Enter the IP address that you want to assign to the NC-2 Print Server, its Subnet Mask (make sure it matches what you are using on your subnet), Default Gateway (your router's IP address), and the MAC address of the NC-2 Print Server (Hardware Address, listed on the Status sheet as Ethernet Address). Use colons as delimiters as shown on the status sheet rather than the dashes Windows uses.

5. Click on Go.

6. Wait about five minutes. The NC-2 Print Server should recycle and produce a status sheet showing the IP parameters you have just entered.

7. Pull down the Admin menu to Verify. Y ou should get a message back stating that the Unit is Active. If you do not get this message, verify that TCP/IP is enabled on the status sheet.

8. When you get a response that your unit is active, you should be able to ping the NC-2 Print Server.

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UNIX Printing Through TCP/IP

Microsoft Windows 95

Assigning IP Address With ARP

1. From Windows, enter the MS/DOS box. At the command prompt enter:

(a) ping [any valid IP address on your network - not the print server].

The identified unit should reply.

(b) arp -s [IP address of the NC-2 Print Server] and [MAC Address].

The entry should be accepted.

Request should time out.

2. Recycle the power on the printer, or let the NC-2 Print Server reset itself. The NC-2 Print Server will produce a status page that should include the entered IP address.

3. When the NC-2 Print Server is up again, at the command prompt, enter:

ping [IP address of the NC-2 Print Server] Continue until you get a reply.

NOTE: This only enters the IP address. Use the ntBOOTP Program or any standard Internet Web Browser to change the IP parameters.

Setting up lpr on the Workstation

Once the spooler is installed on the workstation, the setup program will create a group and icon.

1. Double click on the spooler icon.

2. Click on setup, and define a new queue.

3. For Remote Host Name, enter the IP Address; for Remote Printer Name, enter PORT1. You should be able to print via the spooler.

4. Go to Settings.

5. Select Printers.

6. Choose Add Printer.

7. Click on Next.

8. Select your driver, and click on Next.

At this point, you should see an entry for your Windows lpr Spooler's printer in the “Available ports” listing displayed as, for example:

C:\SPOOL\PRINTER_NAME

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