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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.......................................................................................................1

Features ...................................................................................................................1

Safety Instructions...................................................................................................2

Package Contents ....................................................................................................3

Models.....................................................................................................................4

2. LAN Installation..............................................................................................13

Procedure............................................................................................................... 13

3. Configuration ..................................................................................................15

Required Configuration.........................................................................................15

Configuration Methods & Utilities........................................................................ 15

4. BiAdmin Utility Program...............................................................................17

Requirements......................................................................................................... 17

Installation............................................................................................................. 17

Main Screen........................................................................................................... 18

Menu Options........................................................................................................ 22

5. AppleTalk ........................................................................................................24

Software Requirements .........................................................................................24

AppleTalk Setup.................................................................................................... 24

Printing.................................................................................................................. 24

Advanced Setup and Management ........................................................................25

6. NetWare ...........................................................................................................27

Overview ...............................................................................................................27

Using BiAdmin with Client 32..............................................................................29

Print Server Mode - Bindery ................................................................................. 30

Print Server Mode - NDS ......................................................................................37

Remote Printer Mode - Bindery ............................................................................ 42

Remote Printer Mode - NDS .................................................................................43

NDPS (NetWare 5)................................................................................................ 44

7. TCP/IP .............................................................................................................48

Overview ...............................................................................................................48

Web Browser Configuration.................................................................................. 48

Telnet..................................................................................................................... 52

8. Unix ..................................................................................................................53

Overview ...............................................................................................................53

IP Address Configuration......................................................................................53

Printing Methods – Overview ...............................................................................54

LPD Printing Configuration .................................................................................. 55

Other Printing Methods ......................................................................................... 59

9. Windows NT Server (TCP/IP).......................................................................60

Software Requirements .........................................................................................60

LevelOne Printer Server Configuration.................................................................60

Windows NT Host Configuration .........................................................................61

Printing with Windows NT ...................................................................................64

10. Windows Peer-to-Peer ....................................................................................65

Overview ...............................................................................................................65

Setup...................................................................................................................... 65

11. Special Features...............................................................................................69

Internet Printing..................................................................................................... 69

SNMP .................................................................................................................... 75

12. Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................77

Overview ...............................................................................................................77

Hardware Problems ...............................................................................................77

Printing - General .................................................................................................. 78

AppleTalk.............................................................................................................. 79

NetWare ................................................................................................................81

TCP/IP (Unix & Windows NT)............................................................................. 86

Windows Peer-to-peer...........................................................................................88

Internet Printing..................................................................................................... 91

13. Specifications...................................................................................................93

Direct Attach Models ............................................................................................93

Other Models.........................................................................................................96

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Introduction

This chapter provides details of your LevelOne Printer Server's features and components.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne Printer Server. This device was designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution.

Features

 Versatility. The LevelOne Printer Server supports up to five protocols: NetWare,

TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. Most models feature an auto-sensing 10/100BaseT Ethernet interface port. Operating system support includes Unix, Novell, and Microsoft Windows.

Easy Installation. The LevelOne Printer Server makes adding printers or plotters to



your network simple. The auto-sensing feature on the LAN interface means that there is no need to set jumpers or perform software configuration to select the network speed or duplex setting.



Easy Setup. A number of utility programs are supplied to simplify setup. For

Windows 95/98/NT users, the BiAdmin program makes it easy to configure the LevelOne Printer Server for a variety of network and server configurations.



Web-based interface. On models supporting 100BaseT, the LevelOne Printer Server

incorporates a Web-based interface to provide an easy method of configuration in TCP/IP networks. When using this method, no software needs to be installed.

Compact Size. This allows the LevelOne Printer Server to be used even where space



is limited.

 Remote Management Tools. A variety of software tools are provided. In most

environments, both the LevelOne Printer Server and attached bi-directional printers can be configured remotely.



SNMP Support. The LevelOne Printer Server can act as a SNMP agent, with it own

MIB. This allows TCP/IP users to monitor, configure and troubleshoot the LevelOne Printer Server using their existing SNMP management tools.



JetAdmin Support. 100BaseT models support HP's JetAdmin utility. If you are

already using this program, you can also use it to manage your LevelOne Printer Server.

Internet Printing. Using TCP/IP, the LevelOne Printer Server can be configured to



allow clients, suppliers, colleagues and others to print to one of your printers from anywhere on the Internet.

Year 2000 Compliance

The LevelOne Printer Server does not store the date, nor does it perform date calculations. When necessary, it obtains the current date from the network or client operating system. We recommend the use of network and client operating systems which are year 2000 compliant.

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Safety Instructions

For your own safety, and to protect your LevelOne Printer Server, please observe the following safety advice.

1. Unplug this device from its power source before cleaning. Use only a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

2. Avoid using this product near water. Exposure to water poses an electric-shock hazard.

3. Do not place this device on an unstable surface. The device may fall causing serious damage to the device.

4. This device should only be used with the power supply type specified on the marking label. If you are not sure of type of your local power supply, consult your dealer or local power company.

5. Do not pinch, crimp or otherwise damage the power cord. If exposed to foot traffic, ensure that the cable is properly shielded and does not pose a tripping hazard.

6. If using an extension cord, make sure the total ampere rating of the products using the cord does not exceed the extension cord’s ampere rating.

7. Do not attempt to service this device, as opening or removing casing may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

8. The device should be serviced by qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• The power cord is damaged or frayed.

• Liquid has been spilled onto the product.

• The product has been exposed to rain or water.

• The product does not operate normally in accordance with the operating

instructions.

• The device has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.

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Package Contents

You should find the following items packaged with your LevelOne Printer Server. If any items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.

• LevelOne Printer Server

• Power Adapter

• One CD-ROM containing all support programs and the complete User Manual in on-

line format (PDF and HTML).

• This User’s Manual

• Quick Install Guide

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Models

This section contains details of all LevelOne Printer Server models covered by this manual. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with your new LevelOne Printer Server.

EPS-3001TU (10BaseT Direct Attach)

Figure 1: EPS-3001TU

Item Description

Male Parallel Port, for direct connection to

the printer.

Orange Error LED. See page 11 for details.

Green Status LED. See page 11 for details.

9V Power port

10BaseT Connector.

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FPS-3001TXU (100BaseT Direct Attach)

Figure 2: FPS-3001TXU

Item Description

Introduction

Male Parallel Port, for direct connection to

the printer.

Orange Error LED. See page 11 for details.

Green Status LED. See page 11 for details.

5V Power port

10/100BaseT Connector.

The FPS-2111TXU offers support for both 10BaseT and 100BaseT environments. It features one UTP connector and one bi-directional parallel port.

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FPS-2111TXU

Item Description

Figure 3 FPS-2111TXU

Parallel Port

Red Error LED. See page 11 for details.

Green Link LED See page 11 for details.

12V Power port

10/100BaseT Switches

See page 11 for details.

10/100BaseT STP Connector

10/100BaseT Link LED

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FPS-2101TXU

Item Description

Introduction

Figure 4: FPS-2101TXU

Parallel Port

Green Link LED. See page 11 for details.

Red Error LED. See page 11 for details.

12V Power port

Diagnostic push button. See page 12 for details.

DIP Switches. See page 11 for details.

10/100BaseT Link LEDs.

• If using 100BaseT, the upper LED will light.

• If using 10BaseT, the lower LED will light.

10/100BaseT Connector

10Base2 connector.

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FPS-2013TXU

Item Description

Parallel Port 1

Figure 5: FPS-2013TXU

Parallel Port 2

Parallel Port 3

Red Error LED. See page 11 for details.

Green Link LED. See page 11 for details.

Reset Button.

This will Reboot the LevelOne Printer Server.

10/100BaseT Switches.

See page 11 for details.

10/100BaseT Link LED

10/100BaseT Connector

12V Power port

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FPS-2003TXU

Item Description

Introduction

Figure 6: FPS-2003TXU

Parallel Port 1

Parallel Port 2

Parallel Port 3

Green Link LED. See page 11 for details.

Red Error LED. See page 11 for details.

Diagnostic push button. See page 12 for details.

DIP Switches. See page 11 for details.

100BaseT Link LED - lights if using 100BaseT.

10BaseT Link LED - lights if using 10BaseT.

10Base2 connector.

10/100BaseT Connector

12V Power Port

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FPS-2101USB

Item Description

Figure 7: FPS-2101USB

ERR LED

ACT LED

LAN LED

USB Connector

10/100BaseT Connector

Reset Button.

This will Reboot the LevelOne Printer Server.

12V Power Port

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Introduction

LED Indicators

All LevelOne Printer Servers are fitted with 2 LED indicators. The red LED is the Status/Error indicator. The green LED is the Power/Link indicator. The LED indicator modes are described in the following table.

Green LED Red/Orange LED Status Description

Off Off No power.

On On Hardware error.

Flashing Flashing Firmware upgrade in progress.

On Flashing (USB only) No printer connected to the USB port.

On Off Normal operation - idle.

Flashing Off Normal operation - transmitting or

receiving packets from the network.

DIP Switches - FPS-2101TXU & FPS-2003TXU

The DIP switches are used to set the LAN connection. Operation is as follows.

SW1 SW2 SW3 Description

UP UP UP Auto select LAN connection (Default)

UP UP Down Use BNC connector

Down Down Down 10BaseT - Half Duplex

Down Down UP 10BaseT - Full Duplex

Down UP Down 100BaseT - Half Duplex

Down UP UP 100BaseT - Full Duplex

The other possibilities are reserved, and should not be used.

DIP Switches - FPS-2111TXU & FPS-2013TXU

The DIP switches are used to set the LAN connection. Operation is as follows.

SW1 SW2 SW3 Description

UP - - Auto select LAN connection (Default)

Switches 2 and 3 have no effect.

Down Down Down 10BaseT - Half Duplex

Down Down UP 10BaseT - Full Duplex

Down UP Down 100BaseT - Half Duplex

Down UP UP 100BaseT - Full Duplex

The other possibilities are reserved, and should not be used.

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Diagnostic Push Button

Models FPS-2101TXU and FPS-2003TXU are fitted with a "Diagnostic Push Button".

This button is used to restore the factory default settings, or to print a test page. The test page will contain all the current settings, and will be output to the printer attached to port 1.

To restore the factory default settings:

1. Turn the LevelOne Printer Server OFF.

2. Press and hold the diagnostic button. While pressing the button, switch the LevelOne Printer Server ON.

3. If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds, a diagnostic page will be printed, showing the new settings.

To generate a Diagnostic print out

1. Ensure that both the LevelOne Printer Server and the printer attached to port 1 are ON.

2. Press the diagnostic button, and hold it in for 2 seconds.

3. The test page, containing the current settings, will be printed.

Note: PostScript printers are unable to print this page. If you have a PostScript printer on port 1, the test page will not be printed.

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LAN Installation

This chapter describes how to install the LevelOne Printer Server in your Local Area Network.

Procedure

1. Find the Default LevelOne Printer Server Name

• The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. It

consists of 8 letters and/or digits.

• Record this name, it will be needed during configuration.

During configuration you will be able to change the device name. The new name MUST NOT contain any spaces or blanks

2. Connect the Printer(s)

Connect the printer or plotter to the LevelOne Printer Server's printer port(s), as appropriate:

• Direct Attach Models - Plug the LevelOne Printer Server directly into the parallel

port on the printer.

• USB Ports - Use the USB cable supplied with your printer to connect the printer to

the LevelOne Printer Server's USB port

• Parallel Ports - Use standard Parallel port cables to connect the printer to the

parallel port on the LevelOne Printer Server. Parallel printer cables should be less than 3 meters long.

• Serial Port - Use a standard Serial port cable to connect the printer to the serial

port on the LevelOne Printer Server.

Leave the LevelOne Printer Server powered OFF while connecting it to the Printer(s) and the LAN.

3. Connect the Network Cable

• Connect the LevelOne Printer Server to your LAN. For 10/100BaseT interfaces,

the LevelOne Printer Server will automatically detect the correct speed.

• If your LevelOne Printer Server has 2 LAN connections, only ONE (1) can be

used. The LevelOne Printer Server will automatically detect which connection is used.

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4. Power Up and Check

• Plug in the power adapter cable.

• If using 10/100BaseT on models FPS-2101TXU or FPS-2003TXU, check the

LAN connection LEDs next to the 10/100BaseT connector. If neither the 10BaseT nor the 100BaseT LED lights when the LevelOne Printer Server is powered up, auto-negotiation has failed. In this case, set the DIP switches as described in the document for your model.

• If using 10/100BaseT on models FPS-2111TXU or FPS-2013TXU, check the

LAN connection LED next to the 10/100BaseT connector. If this LED does not light when the LevelOne Printer Server is powered up, autonegotiation has failed. In this case, set the DIP switches as described in the document for your model.

• For models with USB ports, the Error LED will be on if the LevelOne Printer

Server can't connect to the printer.

Use only the Power Supply unit provided with the LevelOne Printer Server.

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Configuration

This chapter provides an overview of the configuration process.

Required Configuration

The LevelOne Printer Server is designed to support many different platforms, and the configuration required will depend upon the environment in which it is installed. Depending upon the situation, any of the following may require configuration:

• LevelOne Printer Server itself.

• LAN Server.

• Client PCs on the LAN.

For each supported platform, detailed instructions are contained in the appropriate chapter in this document.

Configuration Methods & Utilities

Many different methods and utilities can be used to configure the LevelOne Printer Server.

BiAdmin

The recommended method for configuring the LevelOne Printer Server is to use the supplied BiAdmin utility program. If using NetWare, this program can be used to configure the NetWare Server as well as the LevelOne Printer Server.

For details about installing and using BiAdmin, refer to Chapter 4 - BiAdmin Utility Program. BiAdmin requires Window 95/98 or Windows NT4.0 or later.

Web-based Interface

Most Browsers will work with the Web-based interface, provided on all models supporting 100BaseT. See Chapter 7 - TCP/IP for details.

Other Methods

The methods listed below can also be used. For more details, refer to the full user manual supplied on the CD-ROM.

Method Platform Details

FTP

JetAdmin (HP)

All TCP/IP networks Using this method, the configuration

file is down loaded from the LevelOne Printer Server, edited, then sent back.

Windows 95/98/NT 100BaseT models support this program.

PSConfig

Telnet

DOS (IPX/SPX)

All TCP/IP networks Telnet can be used only to monitor the

Menu-based DOS program for NetWare users.

printers attached to the LevelOne Printer Server.

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WebAdmin

WPConfig

Windows NT Server (TCP/IP) Web Browser

Windows 3.1 (IPX/SPX)

WebAdmin is installed on the NT Server, and then accessed using a Web Browser.

Not all LevelOne Printer Server features are available.

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BiAdmin Utility Program

This chapter covers the installation and operation of the BiAdmin utility.

Requirements

This program requires:

• Windows 95, Windows 98 or ME

• Windows NT 3.51, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or XP

Additional Recommendations:

• Screen resolution of 800 * 600 or greater.

• If using Novell NetWare, installation of Novell's Client 32 for Windows is strongly

recommended. This will greatly enhance the ability to BiAdmin to work with NetWare servers.

Installation

1. Run the SETUP program in the PS\Utility\Biadmin\disk1 directory on the CD-ROM.

2. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

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Main Screen

Start the program by using the icon created by the setup program.

When run, the program searches the network for all active LevelOne Printer Servers, then lists them on screen, as shown by the example screen below.

Figure 8: BiAdmin Main Screen

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BiAdmin Utility Program

Groups

On the left side of the screen is a column for Groups. Each LevelOne Printer Server may be placed in a group, using the Configuration-System Configuration-Groups menu option.

• If a group is selected, only LevelOne Printer Servers in that group will be listed on the right side of the screen.

• By default, all LevelOne Printer Servers will appear in the [ROOT] group.

• A LevelOne Printer Server can only be a member of one (1) group, and will always be

a member of a group

• Use the Configuration-System Configuration-Groups menu option to select a group for the current LevelOne Printer Server.

• To create a new Group and add the current LevelOne Printer Server to it, just enter a group name in the dialog. (See example screen below)

Figure 9: System Configuration - Groups

Device List

On the right side of the screen is a list of all LevelOne Printer Servers found on the network. For each device, the following data is shown:

• Default Name. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.

• Device Name. If you have not changed the name, this will be the same as the Default Server Name.

• Port information. The number and type of ports is shown in the right column.

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If the desired device is not listed, try the following:

• Check that the device is installed and ON, then Refresh the list.

• Use the InitDevice - Find menu option to search for the LevelOne Printer Server. You

need to know the Default Name of the LevelOne Printer Server. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.

• If the LevelOne Printer Server is on another LAN segment, use the InitDevice - Attach Remote menu option to locate and display the LevelOne Printer Server.

• For networks using ONLY TCP/IP, LevelOne Printer Servers without an IP Address will not appear. Use the InitDevice - Set IP Address menu option to assign an IP Address, then Refresh the list. You need to know the Default Name of the unlisted device in order to assign an IP Address. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.

Status Icons

Once a LevelOne Printer Server has been selected, the Icons become active.

The icons provide status information as well as access to the selected LevelOne Printer Server settings. If an icon is grayed out, that option or protocol is unavailable.

Device Information

Menu equivalent: Status - Backup/Restore Device Information

All of the settings for the current device are displayed in a read-only scrollable list in the left panel.

You can use the "Save to File" and "Restore to Device" buttons on this screen to save a copy of the selected device's CONFIG file to your PC, or restore a previously saved file to the selected LevelOne Printer Server.

Port Status

Menu equivalent: Status - Port Status

After selecting this icon, a Detail button will be available to show more information about the printer.

Configuration Icons

The following icons are available. Refer to the on-line help for details of the data on each screen.

NetWare

Menu equivalent: Configuration - NetWare

BiAdmin supports configuration of both the LevelOne Printer Server and Novell NetWare servers.

• You need to be logged into the NetWare server(s) with ADMIN rights.

• The screens you will see, and the operations which can be performed,

depend on whether or not you have Novell NetWare Client 32 installed.

• If Novell NetWare Client 32 is installed on your PC, BiAdmin

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BiAdmin Utility Program

allows you to configure both the LevelOne Printer Server and the NetWare server from within BiAdmin.

• If this Novell NetWare Client 32 is NOT installed, you can configure only the LevelOne Printer Server itself, not the NetWare server.

See Chapter 6 for more details on using BiAdmin with NetWare Servers.

TCP/IP Configuration

Menu equivalent: Configuration - TCP/IP

Selecting this icon will allow configuration for TCP/IP. Some models may have checkboxes for DHCP, Bootp, and Rarp. Some models may also display the setup data for the proprietary "Internet Printing" feature (printing via EMail).

AppleTalk Configuration

Menu equivalent: Configuration - AppleTalk

See Chapter 5 for more details.

NetBEUI Configuration

Menu equivalent: Configuration - NetBEUI

SNMP Configuration

Menu equivalent: Configuration - SNMP

Configuration is only required if using Simple Network Management Protocol. See Chapter 11 for more details.

Logical Port Configuration

Menu equivalent: Configuration - Logical Port

Logical port (printers) can be used in the NetWare and Unix environments.

Other Icons

Upgrade

Menu Equivalent: InitDevice - Upgrade

This option allows you to upgrade the firmware for the selected LevelOne Printer Server. Before using this option, you need to obtain the .BIN file for the firmware upgrade, and copy it to the same directory as BiAdmin.

Refresh

Menu Equivalent: None

Select this icon to update the LevelOne Printer Server device listing after changing the name or IP Address.

Exit

Menu Equivalent: Help - Exit

Exit the BiAdmin program. This does not save any changes you have made; you must Save to Device on each screen.

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Menu Options

Status Menu

Device Info

Port

InitDevice Menu

Attach Remote

Connected Protocol

Find

Reset Device

Restore Factory Default

Same as Device button.

Display all the configuration and status information about the selected LevelOne Printer Server. The data is presented in a scrolling, read-only window.

Same as Port Status buttons.

This is used to connect to a LevelOne Printer Server device on another LAN segment. If your LAN does not have a Router, ignore this option.

This option allows you to designate which LAN protocol will be used for communication between the selected device and this application. You should select ONE protocol only.

Use this option to use the IPX/SPX protocol to locate a LevelOne Printer Server on the LAN. Simply enter the Default Name of the LevelOne Printer Server you wish to locate. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.

This will cause the device to reboot. This should be done after making any configuration changes, or if the device stops responding after some problems.

This will restore ALL device values to their factory defaults. To restore only the current screen, use the Set to Default button on the screen.

Set IP Address

Upgrade

For TCP/IP networks only:

• If a LevelOne Printer Server does not appear on the main screen, use this option to set a Device IP Address, Gateway IP Address, and Network Mask to the LevelOne Printer Server.

• This should only be necessary if your LAN is using ONLY the TCP/IP protocol. In other cases, BiAdmin will use IPX/SPX to locate the LevelOne Printer Server even if it doesn't have a valid IP Address.

• To locate the LevelOne Printer Server, enter the Default Name. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.

• Enter the required IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway IP Address.

• After saving the data to the device, refresh the listing. The LevelOne Printer Server should then appear in the device list on the main screen.

Upgrade the firmware in a LevelOne Printer Server. See Upgrade Icon for details.

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Configuration Menu

The System option allows you to:

• Change the name of the selected LevelOne Printer Server.

• Change the "Group" for the selected LevelOne Printer Server.

• Set the Network Protocols used the selected LevelOne Printer Server. (Any protocols

not used on your LAN may be disabled. This may improve performance.)

The Configuration Menu also contains selections for each of the following. These have the same effect as the corresponding Icon:

• NetWare

• TCP/IP

• AppleTalk

• NetBEUI

• Logical Port

• SNMP

Diagnostics menu

Print Test Page

Control Menu

Abort Mail Print Job

Use this option to print a test sheet from the selected LevelOne Printer Server port. The test print out will include status information.

This menu option refers to print jobs which has been received through the proprietary "Internet Printing" feature (printing via E-Mail). This menu option can be used to terminate a print job which is not printing correctly.

The "Abort Mail Print Job" menu option can NOT be used to cancel IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) print jobs.

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AppleTalk

This chapter details using the LevelOne Printer Server in the AppleTalk environment.

The LevelOne Printer Server supports AppleTalk (EtherTalk), PAP, ATP, NBP, ZIP and DDP protocols, enabling Macintosh computers on the network to view and use the LevelOne Printer Server as a regular AppleTalk printer. Configuring and printing in the EtherTalk environment operates completely as usual.

The PSTool program has been provided specifically for the Macintosh environment, to allow easy configuration of your LevelOne Printer Server. However, it is not necessary to install and use this program for basic operation.

Software Requirements

System 7.x OS or newer.

AppleTalk Setup

1. Click the apple icon and choose Control Panel.

2. Click Network.

3. Ensure that EtherTalk is selected under AppleTalk Connection.

4. Click Chooser. The Chooser panel will open.

5. Click on either the LaserWriter 8 icon (recommended) or the LaserWriter 7 icon. LaserWriter 8 makes use of the fonts installed in the printer itself, so the printing response time is quicker. LaserWriter 7 uses the fonts installed in the computer, which increases network traffic and takes more printing time.

6. Select a LevelOne Printer Server from the printer list by clicking on the appropriate name. The LevelOne Printer Server’s name is recorded on a label on the bottom of the LevelOne Printer Server as "Server Name". This name consists of 8 digits and/or numbers.

7. Click on the Close box. Configuration is now complete.

Printing

Printing with the LevelOne Printer Server installed in an AppleTalk network is identical to normal printing.

For example, select a document that you want to print and then select File - Print. Chose the desired printer.

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AppleTalk

Advanced Setup and Management

This section describes the configuration changes which can be made to your LevelOne Printer Server device.

Changing the Device Configuration

Windows Software

In a mixed Windows PC/Macintosh environment, you can use the BiAdmin utility program to configure the LevelOne Printer Server.

For details on installing and using BiAdmin, refer to Chapter 4 - BiAdmin.

Macintosh Software

In AppleTalk, you can use SimpleText to edit the LevelOne Printer Server’s CONFIG file and the supplied PSTool program to send it to the LevelOne Printer Server. The procedure is as follows:

1. Copy the following files from the \PS\Utility\Apple folder on the CD-ROM to an appropriate folder on your hard disk.

PSTool CONFIG file (e.g. config.3p)

2. Use Chooser to select the desired LevelOne Printer Server.

3. Double click the CONFIG file, and edit it. The contents of the file will vary depending on your model, but will look something like the example below.

begin CMD 0001 Device Name: xxxxxxxx 3000 Apple Zone : * 3001 Printer Type (P1): LaserWriter 3002 Printer Type (P2) LaserWriter 3004 Printer Type (P3) LaserWriter 3101 AP_PCOMM1: No 3102 AP_PCOMM2: No 3104 AP_PCOMM4: No 9002

The appropriate values for each line are described in the following section.

Do NOT modify the following lines:

begin CMD 9002:

4. Save the file.

5. Double click the icon for PSTool.

6. Click the Printer submenu and choose Download Postscript File. A panel will appear with a list of files.

7. Click the CONFIG file. Then click Download.

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AppleTalk Settings

When editing the CONFIG file, only the parameter should be changed. The parameter is the last part of the line, after the colon (:). Ensure that you use only valid parameters.

0001 Device Name: xxxxxxxx

The Device Name will initially be the Default Server Name. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. The Device Name can be changed, but the new name MUST NOT exceed 19 characters in length.

3000 Apple Zone: *

The default value “*” allows all AppleTalk zones to access the LevelOne Printer Server’s printers. To restrict access to a particular zone, enter the zone name here.

3001 Printer Type (P1): LaserWriter

3002 Printer Type (P2): LaserWriter

3004 Printer Type (P3): LaserWriter

These are text fields, used to describe the printer driver used for each port. P1, P2, P3 refer to parallel ports 1 to 3 respectively. The name can be up to 19 characters long.

3101 AP_PCOMM1: No

3102 AP_PCOMM2: No

3104 AP_PCOMM4: No

These settings determine whether the port uses ASCII or Binary Communication Protocol. Enter NO for ASCII or YES for Binary. The lines refer to the following ports.

3101 AP_PCOMM1: Parallel Port 1 3102 AP_PCOMM2: Parallel Port 2 3104 AP_PCOMM4: Parallel Port 3

In choosing which Protocol to use, consider the following points.

• Binary communication is twice as fast as ASCII

• ASCII communication is more reliable

• The computer, LevelOne Printer Server and printer MUST all be configured to use the

SAME protocol. Check your printer manual for details of printer configuration, and use the Print menu to configure your computer, so that they use the same settings as the LevelOne Printer Server.

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NetWare

This chapter describes using your LevelOne Printer Server in the NetWare environment.

Overview

This section describes how the LevelOne Printer Server functions in the Novell NetWare environment.

The LevelOne Printer Server fully supports both Bindery and NDS Novell systems, and be configured as either a NetWare Printer Server or NetWare Remote Printer.

Novell Distributed Printing Services (NDPS) using TCP/IP under NetWare 5 is also supported. See page 44 for details.

Logical Printers (Ports)

Logical Printers can be used to create a “Virtual” printer. Single port models support 3 logical printers, while multi-port models support 8 logical printers.

The Logical Printers are named L1, L2, and L3; or L1 to L8 on multi-port models. The names can not be changed.

Configuring NetWare

PCONSOLE or NWAdmin must be used to create new (logical) printers and assign print queues to the printers. When creating logical printers, NetWare Printer 8 corresponds to Logical printer L1 on the LevelOne Printer Server, printer 9 to Logical printer L2, and so on up to printer 15 (logical printer L8).

Configuring the LevelOne Printer Server

The LevelOne Printer Server requires the following data, if logical printers are going to be used.

Physical Port

String Before Job

String After Job

Convert LF to CR+LF

Select the parallel port (P1 to P3) for this Logical Printer

The printer control string (in Hex) to be sent to the printer before each print job.

The printer control string (in Hex) to be sent to the printer after each print job.

If ON, LF (line feed) characters are changed to CR+LF (carriage return + line feed). If OFF, no conversion is done.

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