MPI Technologies LaserJet 2100 User Manual
IPDS DIMM for HP LaserJet 2100
Installation & Operator’s Guide
D60413-01
November 2003
MPI Tech A/S
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2880 Bagsvaerd
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Tel: +45 44 36 60 00
Fax: +45 44 36 61 11
www.mpitech.com
Table of contents
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Introduction .......................................................................................3
2 Installation ......................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Actual installation ......................................................................4
3 Configuration...................................................................................... 5
3.1 Using the Web Browser....................................................................5
3.1.1 Requirements ...........................................................................5
3.1.2 Getting Started .........................................................................5
3.1.3 IPDS Configuration ....................................................................6
3.1.4 Configuration of Input Trays........................................................6
3.1.5 Advanced Functions ...................................................................6
3.1.6 IPDS Configuration Settings ........................................................6
3.1.7 IPDS Input Trays .......................................................................8
3.2 Hints and Guidelines for Configuration................................................9
3.2.1 HP JetDirect PrintServers ............................................................9
4 PSF/400 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP.................................................10
4.1 AS/400 Settings for Version 3.1 ...................................................... 11
4.1.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V3R1 .................................. 11
4.1.2 Configuring AFP with WRKAFP2 on V3R1 ..................................... 12
4.2 AS/400 Settings for Version 3.2 ...................................................... 13
4.2.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V3R2 .................................. 13
4.2.2 Configuring AFP with CRTPSFCFG on V3R2. ................................. 14
4.3 AS/400 Settings for Version 3.6 ...................................................... 15
4.3.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V3R6 .................................. 15
4.3.2 Configuring PSF with WRKAFP2 on V3R6 ..................................... 16
4.4 AS/400 Settings for Version 3.7 ...................................................... 17
4.4.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V3R7 .................................. 17
4.4.2 Configuring AS/400 for IPDS printing on V3R7 ............................. 18
4.5 AS/400 Settings for Version 4.1 ...................................................... 19
4.5.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V4R1 .................................. 19
4.5.2 Configuring AS/400 for IPDS printing on V4R1 ............................. 20
4.6 AS/400 Settings for Version 4.2 ...................................................... 21
4.6.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V4R2 .................................. 21
4.6.2 Configuring AS/400 for IPDS printing on V4R2 ............................. 22
4.7 AS/400 settings for Version 4.3....................................................... 23
4.7.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V4R3 .................................. 23
4.7.2 Configuring AS/400 for IPDS printing on V4R3 ............................. 24
5 PSF/MVS AFP Printing Using TCP/IP ................................................26
5.1 PSF/MVS direct attachment ............................................................ 26
5.2 PSF/MVS startup procedure ............................................................ 26
6 AIX (version 4.2) for PPD .................................................................29
6.1 Device Parameter Setup................................................................. 29
7 Error Messages .................................................................................30
7.1 Supported IPDS NACK's: ................................................................ 30
7.2 IPDS messages on printout............................................................. 35
Appendix A. Abbreviations...................................................................36
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1 Introduction
The IPDS DIMM provides more features that any other competitive product in the
world.
The IPDS DIMM is an internal module for AFP print using the IPDS printing
capabilities. As one of the very few companies MPI Tech offers total connectivity
flexibility as the solution operates with both HP JetDirect and MPI Tech LAN
connectivity solutions for TCP/IP attachment to S/390, AS/400 and AIX systems
for AFP printing. Direct connection to IBM mainframe or AS/400 using coax or
twinax attachments is also possible.
MPI Tech's IPDS printing solution is one of the most widely used within the
industry and offers a wide range of features and added value enhancements. The
IPDS DIMM™ provides plug-in IPDS support as an additional Printer Driver
Language.
Installation can be performed by simply inserting the IPDS DIMM in the HP
printer. Once the IPDS DIMM is installed, configuration of the IPDS setup options
can be performed via your web browser. The IPDS DIMM uses the TCP/IP PPD
protocol, which is sent by your IBM host system from supported IBM PSF
products using TCP/IP host attachment.
Note: IRQ-reporting is not supported when the IPDS DIMM is used with an
interface other than MPI Tech's own.
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2 Installation
The installation of the IPDS DIMM is described in detail below.
Requirements: Minimum 8MB RAM installed in the printer.
Note: Before you start installing the IPDS DIMM, make sure that the printer is
powered off and that the power cord has been disconnected.
CAUTION
Static electricity can damage your IPDS Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM).
When handling the IPDS DIMM, you should either wear an antistatic wrist strap,
or frequently touch the metal surface of the printer.
2.1.1 Actual installation
1. Open the interface cable door on the right side of the printer by pressing
on the release tabs. Disconnect all interface cables.
2. Facing the printer front, lift up the top cover.
3. Press the release button on the right side below the top cover. Slide the
right side panel forward until the alignment arrows line up.
4. Take the cover off, pulling it away from the printer. You will now have
access to the available DIMM slots.
5. Remove the IPDS DIMM from the antistatic bag. Hold by the edges,
component side facing towards the back of the printer. Make certain that
the locks on each side of the slot are open, and that the notches on the
IPDS DIMM are aligned with the DIMM slot. For best results, use the DIMM
slots in 1-2-3 order.
6. Press the DIMM straight into the slot (press firmly) Make certain that the
locks above and below the DIMM snap inward into place (to remove a
DIMM, the locks must be released).
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each DIMM that is being installed
7. To replace the side panel, line up the alignment arrows and slide the panel
backwards until the release button latches into place. Close the top cover.
8. Reinstall the interface cable(s) and power cord. Turn on the printer.
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3 Configuration
3.1 Using the Web Browser
Through a web browser it is possible to configure the IPDS DIMM and to perform
various advanced test functions.
3.1.1 Requirements
A web browser, for example Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape
Navigator 4.0 or higher.
A TCP/IP enabled EIO Interface Card with an IP address.
3.1.2 Getting Started
1. Start the web browser.
2. After http://, type the IP address of the PrintServer followed by
:9100/ipds/ in the web browser’s Address or Location box. The web
browser will load the IPDS Menu from the IPDS DIMM.
Note: The loading of the page may take more than a minute.
Figure 1, IPDS Menu
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3.1.3 IPDS Configuration
1. Go to IPDS CONFIGURATION SETTINGS to configure the IPDS DIMM. The
settings are shown in Figure 1.
2. Customize the settings with your preferred values. If you click , you
will see a list of the different settings, the range of the values and the default
values. These are also listed in section 3.1.6, IPDS Configuration Settings below.
In order to configure the printer’s input trays, scroll down to the heading IPDS
INPUT TRAY SETTINGS.
3.1.4 Configuration of Input Trays
Figure 2, Input tray settings and advanced functions
Here, you can set the AFP IDs of the different input trays. There is a description
of the ranges and defaults of the AFP IDs in section 3.1.7, IPDS Input Trays
below.
Note: If you stop the loading of the pages at any point during the configuration,
you may need to press the Go button on the printer again in order to continue.
3.1.5 Advanced Functions
Clicking these functions, you can retrieve settings, restore factory default settings
or print out different test prints.
Note: If you stop the loading of the pages at any point during the configuration,
you may need to press the Go button on the printer again in order to continue.
3.1.6 IPDS Configuration Settings
Below is a short description of the configurable items:
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EMULATION
Defines the type of IPDS printer to emulate.
Range:
3812
3816
4028
Default:
4028
DEFAULT CODEPAGE
Defines which codepage to use as printer default.
Range:
1..65534 (0xFFFE). Validated when the ppd line opens.
Default:
500
REPORT MARGINS TO SYSTEM
Defines whether the margins should be reported in the OPC reply or not. If not,
the entire page is reported as the printable area.
Range:
YES, NO.
Default:
NO
VPA CHECK
Defines which margins should be used to determine the existence of a VPA
exception condition, which must be reported to the system.
Range:
MARGINS
PHYSICAL PAGE
IPDS LOGICAL PAGE
NONE.
Default:
PHYSICAL PAGE
Note: VPA CHECK=MARGINS will be changed to PHYSICAL PAGE if the margins
are not reported to the system.
PRINT OFFSET X
Defines X-offset to move the output print position. The value is defined in 300 dpi
dots.
Range:
-999..999
Default:
0
PRINT OFFSET Y
Defines Y-offset to move the output print position. The value is defined in 300 dpi
dots.
Range:
-999..999
Default:
0
ADD MARGINS
Defines whether the printable area margins should be added to the IPDS LPP
(Logical Page Position) or not.
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Range:
NO
YES
Default:
NO
TRUE PAGE COUNTER
Defines whether to query for printed pages.
Range:
NO
YES
Default:
NO
IM SMOOTHING
Defines whether the 240 to 300 dpi scaling in IM 3812 mode should be smoothed
in the same way as characters or not at all.
Range:
NO
YES
Default:
YES
3.1.7 IPDS Input Trays
Below is a short description of the configurable items:
MANUALTRAY
Defines AFP ID for Manual tray.
Range:
AFP ID 0..255
Default:
AFP ID 100
TRAY 1
Defines AFP ID for Tray 1.
Range:
AFP ID 0..255
Default:
AFP ID 2
TRAY 2
Defines AFP ID for Tray 2.
Range:
AFP ID 0..255
Default:
AFP ID 1
TRAY 3
Defines AFP ID for Tray 3.
Range:
AFP ID 0..255
Default:
AFP ID 3
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Note: The default value is actually '0', indicating that the AFP ID will be
automatically assigned. By default Tray 1 (the fold down tray) will actually be
assigned the highest (normal tray) AFP ID
3.2 Hints and Guidelines for Configuration
This section describes where settings are stored. There is also a description of the
configuration of timers in combination with HP JetDirect cards or compatible
PrintServers.
3.2.1 HP JetDirect PrintServers
On these PrintServers, the settings are stored in the printer's non-volatile RAM
(NVRAM). Only those settings accessible from the IPDS web pages can be
changed. In order to browse the IPDS web pages, the host print queue will need
to be stopped and restarted after settings have been modified (on some systems,
e.g. PSF/6000 under AIX, the PPD connection is not established until a print job is
submitted to the queue).
If you cannot access the IPDS web pages, you may try to reach the web pages of
the PrintServer by browsing the base IP address in order to see its status.
In order to close down the TCP/IP connection properly, the timeout period of the
PrintServer must be longer than the inactive timeout period of the host. However,
the timeout period of the PrintServer, as well as the host's active timeout period
(the time the host will wait for a printer to reply) must be sufficiently large to
allow the printer to flush the paper pipeline.
300 seconds is recommended as a reasonable choice for the PrintServer timeout.
A somewhat lower value should be used for the host's inactive timeout.
Note: As all data go through port 9100, you cannot browse the web pages as the
printer is printing and vice versa.
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4 PSF/400 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP
This chapter provides configuration guidelines for OS/400 using TCP/IP. The
versions differ somewhat in the setup.
For the different OS/400 versions, use the cross-references below:
4.1, AS/400 Settings for Version 3.1
4.2, AS/400 Settings for Version 3.2
4.3, AS/400 Settings for Version 3.6
4.4, AS/400 Settings for Version 3.7
4.5, AS/400 Settings for Version 4.1
4.6, AS/400 Settings for Version 4.2
4.7, AS/400 settings for Version 4.3
Requirements:
Before IPDS printing using TCP/IP can be accomplished, the following points need
to be checked:
• TCP/IP is installed and enabled
• The relevant PTFs are applied
• The WRKAFP2 command is compiled
(for AS/400 3.1 and 3.6 only)
Details on how to verify these items can be found on the internet.
Consult the following IBM web address for details:
http://as400service.rochester.ibm.com/
In the Technical Information database, you find the following links:
• AS/400 Knowledge Base
This link directs you to the area of the Knowledge Base, which is
specifically about Print. IBM Doc. No. 8414724, PTF Listing for AFP Printing
is a good entry.
• Preventive Service Planning (PSP)
This link directs you to the area of the Knowledge Base about Cumulative
PTF Package for all OS/400 versions. IBM Doc. No. 8203740, PTF Listing
for TCP/LAN Printing is a good entry.
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Printer Requirements:
The recommended memory configuration is as follows:
Requirement Minimum
installed
memory
A4/Letter simplex 8 MB 8 MB 12 MB
Printer Minimum Printer
firmware date code
HP2100 19990105 S93 162.084
HP JetDirect EIO (600 N J3111A/Ethernet)
HP JetDirect EIO (600 N J3112A/Tokenring)
HP JetDirect EIO (600 N J3113A/10/100Tx Eth)
HP settings:
1. Set the IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway address on the JetDirect card.
2. The printer's PS wait time-out shall be set to 300 sec.
3. The JetDirect card's IDLE TIMEOUT shall be set to 3600 sec or 0 (zero).
4. Remember to power cycle printer to enable new settings.
Recommended
minimum memory
(simple text)
Recommended
minimum memory
(pages with overlays
or graphics)
IPDS DIMM
firmware(or later
versions)
4.1 AS/400 Settings for Version 3.1
To configure IPDS printing on AS/400 V3R1, you must use two commands:
- CRTDEVPRT
- WRKAFP2
4.1.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V3R1
On V3R1, at the AS/400 command line, enter a command in the form:
CRTDEVPRT DEVD(HP_IPDS) DEVCLS(*RMT) TYPE(*IPDS)
MODEL(0) AFP(*YES) AFPATTACH(*APPC)
FONT(11)RMTLOCNAME(TCPIP) FORMFEED(*AUTOCUT)
TEXT('IDATA IPDS DIMM')
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A completed screen looks like the following example:
Display Device Description Page 1
5763SS1 V3R1M0 940909 BLDSYS1 09/11/96 11:15:40
Device description . . . . . . . : DEVD HP_IPDS
Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . : OPTION *ALL
Category of device . . . . . . . : *PRT
Automatically created . . . . . .: NO
Device class . . . . . . . . . . : DEVCLS *RMT
Device type . . . . . . . . . . .: TYPE *IPDS
Device model . . . . . . . . . . : MODEL 0
Advanced function printing . . . : AFP *YES
AFP attachment . . . . . . . . . : AFPATTACH *APPC
Online at IPL . . . . . . . . . .: ONLINE *YES
Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : FONT
Identifier . . . . . . . . . . . : 011
Point size . . . . . . . . . . . : *NONE
Form feed . . . . . . . . . . . .: FORMFEED *AUTOCUT
Separator drawer . . . . . . . . : SEPDRAWER *FILE
Separator program . . . . . . . .: SEPPGM *NONE
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . :
Printer error message . . . . . : PRTERRMSG *INQ
Message queue (V3R1) . . . . . . : MSGQ QSYSOPR
Shadowing message queue (V3R6) . : MSGQ QSYSOPR
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . : *LIBL
Maximum pending requests . . . . : MAXPNDRQS 6
Print while converting . . . . . : PRTCVT *YES
Print request timer . . . . . . .: PRTRQSTMR *NOMAX
Form definition . . . . . . . . .: FORMDF F1C10110
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . : *LIBL
Character identifier . . . . . . : CHRID *SYSVAL
Remote location . . . . . . . . .: RMTLOCNAME TCPIP
Local location . . . . . . . . . : LCLLOCNAME *NETATR
Remote network identifier . . . .: RMTNETID *NETATR
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : MODE QSPWTR
Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : TEXT IDATA IPDS DIMM
4.1.2 Configuring AFP with WRKAFP2 on V3R1
On V3R1, at the AS/400 command line, enter a command in the form:
WRKAFP2 DEVD(HP_IPDS) IPDSPASTHR(*YES) TCPIP(*YES)
RMTSYS('128.9.12.134') PORT(9100) INACTTMR(*SEC15)
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