Lexmark MarkNet N7000e, N7002e - MarkNet Print Server, MarkNet 7000e, MarkNet 7002e, MarkNet 7020e User Manual

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MarkNet™ N7000 Series
Print Server

Windows User’s Guide

January 2006

Edition: January 2006

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• Use only the power supply and

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• Connect the power cord to an

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Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction ...................................................................................................... 2

Chapter 2: Setup ................................................................................................................. 3

Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................3

Connecting the hardware .................................................................................................................................3

Understanding the print server Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ...................................................................4

Understanding the Setup Utility software ......................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 6

The LCD is not on ............................................................................................................................................6

An error message appears .............................................................................................................................. 6

The MarkNet N7000 Series CD does not auto launch .....................................................................................6

I don’t know which print server to select ..........................................................................................................7

My printer is not shown in the list (No Printer Attached) ..................................................................................7

My network printer does not print ....................................................................................................................8

Chapter 4: How Do I...? ....................................................................................................... 9

Print a test page ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Print a print server setup page .........................................................................................................................9

Uninstall the MarkNet N7000 Series software .................................................................................................9

Check the printer status .................................................................................................................................10

Verify the network printer port ........................................................................................................................10

Windows 98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 .........................................................................10

Windows XP and Windows 2003 server .................................................................................................10

Change the print server network settings ...................................................................................................... 10

Use the LCD features/options ........................................................................................................................11

Contact Lexmark ............................................................................................................................................ 12

Chapter 5: Glossary .......................................................................................................... 13

Introduction

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the MarkNetTM N7000 Series Print Server, the solution to all your printer sharing needs!
The print server makes it easy for you to:

• Share your printer between two or more network computers.

• Place your printer anywhere in your home or office.

You no longer need to place your printer next to a host computer or make sure a host computer is powered on
before sending your print job from a remote location.

• Quickly transfer information.

• Possibly make multiple printers available on your network, depending on your print server model.

Setup

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Setup

Requirements

For setup, you need:

• The MarkNet N7000 Series (7000e, 7002e, 7020e) Print Server

• A parallel or USB cable(s), depending on your print server model

• An existing Ethernet network

• An Ethernet (RJ-45, category 3, category 5) cable, purchased separately

• A network-capable printer

To find out if your printer is network-capable or for other printer-specific information, see the documentation that
came with your printer or visit our Web site at:

http://support.lexmark.com.

• The MarkNet N7000 Series CD

• The printer software CD that came with your printer

• A computer with a CD-ROM drive

The computer must be connected to the network, have TCP/IP active and running, and have one of the following
operating systems:

• Windows 98SE

• Windows Me

• Windows NT

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Windows 2003 Server

Connecting the hardware

Follow all of the steps in the Setup Guide that came with your print server.

Setup Guide

Understanding the Setup Utility software

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Setup

Understanding the print server Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

The printer type(s) will appear on the LCD, and you can choose the left/right arrows to scroll to a Menu option. If your print
server is a four-port model, the LCD will display the printer model that is connected to each port.

Printer status messages are also displayed on the LCD, including:

• Ready

• Busy

• Paper Out

• Paper Jam

• No Network Connection

Understanding the Setup Utility software

If your printer is shown in the Printers Found on Local Network list...

See the following table to determine the state of your print server and printer and what to do in each case.

What the list shows... What this means... What to do next...

Multiple print servers More than one print server was found

on your network.

1 Identify which print server is the one

you are setting up by matching the
MAC address

to the Hostname on the list.
For example:

ET0020000035D0

2 Select your printer.
3 Continue following the instructions

on screen.

Your Hostname with the MAC address.
For example: ET0020000035D0

Your printer has been discovered. Continue following the instructions on

screen.

Liquid Crystal

Display (LCD)

MAC address