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
All brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
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.
1
Contents
Section 1: NC-2 Introduction
Features of NC-2 ....................................................................... 1-2
Benefits With Each Protocol ..................................................... 1-3
Windows 95 PeerToPeer Printing ............................................ A-11
Index
Section 1: NC-2 Introduction
NC-2 Introduction
Features of NC-2
High-speed parallel port
q
qNetwork 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).
qFlash read-only memory (ROM) for easily upgrading the NC-2
with new protocols and future product enhancements
qEthernet interface connection - Thinnet (10Base2) and 10BaseT
qUnshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) and Shielded Twisted Pair (STP).
qWindows 95 PeerToPeer Printing allows Windows 95 workstations
to print to NC-2 printers. Refer to Appendix, Windows 95
PeerToPeer Printing, for details.
qThe 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.
1-2 NC-2 Introduction
NC-2 Introduction
Benefits With Each Protocol
High performance - Send data as fast as your printer can receive it.
q
qEasy installation
qFull Print Server Support - Supports all print server features
defined for Novell NetWare and TCP/IP-UNIX.
qPut printers anywhere. Directly connect a printer anywhere on the
network. The NC-2 connects one printer.
Configuration
q
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).
qFor 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.
qFor 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.
qFor Banyan Vines
Use NIManage for Windows, a Banyan specific setup application
general protocol.
NC-2 Introduction 1-3
NC-2 Introduction
About Installation
For detailed hardware instructions, see Section 2.
q
For detailed configuration instructions, see Sections 3 and 4.
Troubleshooting Software for Workstations
q
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.
qTCP/IP: Our software provides error messages and a status page to
alert you to incorrectly entered data.
qAppleTalk: 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
qBanyan Vines
What’s In Your Package
q
NC-2 Network Interface Card (board)
qEthernet 10BaseT connector and Ribbon Cable
qEthernet 10Base2 (Thinnet) connector and parallel port
qInstruction Handbook (this handbook)
qThree 3 1/2" diskettes, which contain the Network Management
Utility for Windows program; the Apple Administration program;
and the TCP/IP installation script.
1-4 NC-2 Introduction
NC-2 Introduction
Installation Requirements
Version of Protocol or NOS
q
Novell NetWare Version 2.15, 3.1x, or 4.x
qUNIX/Windows/LAN Server systems supporting lpr over TCP/IP.
qMacintosh System 7
qDEC 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
qBanyan Vines
Software
q
Novell NetWare printing requires NetWare Capture, NPRINT or
PCONSOLE (later than 1.0) utilities.
qThe 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.
qThe Apple Administration program utility.
qTCP/IP setup and maintenance requires the Network Management
Utility.
Hardware
q
Support for 10 megabit Ethernet networks: 10Base2 (also known
as ThinWire or Thinnet); and 10BaseT cables and hardware.
q3 1/2" diskette drive on the workstation to accept Windows,
Macintosh or UNIX utilities.
NC-2 Introduction 1-5
NC-2 Introduction
Basic Specifications
Ethernet Network Interface Controller/Internal Print Server
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
1-6 NC-2 Introduction
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
qNovell NetWare 2.15, 3.10, and later, or 4.x (Bindery and Network
Directory Services - NDS).
qTCP/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
qStatus 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.
qYou can easily troubleshoot the conditions indicated by the lights.
See Section 6, Troubleshooting.
2-2 Installation
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 20. 0 00 1 7
S/N:LAN Address:
9 9 0 4 6 10 0 - 4 0 - A F - 7 8 - E 7 - E 8
Made in the USA
Connectors
The Ethernet connectors are illustrated below.
qEthernet 10BaseT uses a RJ45 cable to connect the NC-2 to the
network.
qEthernet 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.
2-4 Installation
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, NetWareConfiguration, 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 AdministrationProgram.
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.
2-6 Installation
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.
3-2 NetWare Configuration
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 REQUIREDACTION 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.
Use the PCONSOLE utility. See Print
Queue Functions in this Section.
Use the PCONSOLE utility. See Print
Queue Functions in this Section.
Use the MAP utility that is on our
providing Network Management Utility
diskette.
3-4 NetWare Configuration
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 OpenLocation.
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
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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 ConfigureNC-2 for Use With Novell NetWare p. 3-24.
Management Access Program NC2_317483
cess Proam KN2_317483
Main Menu
Server NC2_317483
SystemProtocolsPorts
ResetSetup NetWareConfigure Port Settings
Factory DefaultsSetup TCP/IPTest Printer
Unit StatusSetup AppleTalkConfigure Status Page
Network Address
Change PasswordStatus 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
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