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Network Settings Page
Resetting the NIC
Restoring Factory Defaults
NIC Status Lights
Using the NIC Home Page for
Network Printer Administration
Using the Management Access
Program (MAP)
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Configure the NIC and your network to work
together. This Guide gives examples of basic
setups for the most popular systems.
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Follow the instructions in this guide that are
appropriate for your system.
Windows Setup
Basic Setup for Windows
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95/98 and
Windows NT 4.0
TCP/IP Setup for Windows for Workgroups
Windows Peer to Peer Printing
Setting lpr Printing
Using the ARP Command
Using DHCP
NetWare 4.x Setup
NetWare 3.x Setup
MacOS Setup and Printing
UNIX Setup
If you have difficulties printing, see the
Troubleshooting section.
Identifying the Problem
Troubleshooting for NetWare
Troubleshooting for MacOS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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If you still need help, contact NEC Printer
Technical Support at their web site
(www.nec.com/nectechsupport)
or phone 1-800-632-4650
.
GETTING STARTED
Click on Any Page Number to Go to That Page
1
Introduction
What’s In This Package
The NEC SuperScript™ 870 Network Interface Upgrade Kit
contains a network interface card (NIC) that allows you to
connect your SuperScript 870 printer to a network. This
makes it the ideal printer for workgroups and small offices.
Supported Printing Environments
The NIC comes with software for using the printer on
several network operating systems or protocols, including
•Microsoft® Windows® 95/98, Windows NT® 4.0, and
Windows for Workgroups
•NetWare® versions 3.x and 4.x
•Mac™ OS 7.x and 8.x using AppleTalk
®
•Peer to peer printing for Windows 95/98,
and Windows NT 4.0.
•UNIX®
Your Starting Point
The instructions in this guide assume that you are familiar
with your network operating system and layout, that your
system is configured and operating properly, and that your
SuperScript 870 printer drivers are already properly
installed.
See the SuperScript 870
about your 870 printer and its drivers.
User’s Guide
for more information
Your SuperScript 870 Network Interface Upgrade Kit
includes the following items
•One network interface card (NIC)
•One NIC interface cable
•One mounting screw
•The SuperScript 870
Network Options CD
with network
printer software (described on page 3).
•This SuperScript 870
•The SuperScript 870
NIC
Interface
Cable
Network
Options CD
Network User’s Guide
Network User’s Guide
Network QuickStart
NIC
Mounting
Screw
Network QuickStart
2SuperScript 870 — Network User’s Guide
What You’ll Need
Hardware Requirements
You need to provide the following additional hardware to
install the NIC in your printer and connect it to your
network.
•A phillips-head screwdriver
•A Category 5 twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors
for 10/100Base-T Ethernet®, shown here.
note:
have a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet connection. For
better performance, NEC recommends that you use
shielded cable and connectors when connecting to
100 Mbps Ethernet.
Software Requirements
Your workstation and network operating system should
be configured and operating correctly. Your SuperScript
870 printer drivers should already be properly installed.
Printer drivers are on the
870 printer.
To use the NIC Home Page for network administration,
you need to have a web browser, such as Netscape
Navigator™ or Microsoft’s Internet Explorer.
The NIC automatically detects whether you
Solutions CD
that comes with the
Network Printing Tools On CD
NEC provides network printing tools on the 870
Options CD
•SuperScript MAP utility for Windows 95/98, and
Windows NT 4.0 setup
•Windows IPX peer to peer software for
Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0
•Windows IP peer to peer software for
Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0
•BOOTP Lite-32 for Windows 95/98 and
Windows NT 4.0
•BOOTP Lite-16 for Windows for Workgroups
•Utilities and drivers for MacOS
•Network Utilities for UNIX
that comes with this kit. These include
Network
User Information On CD
User documentation is available on the 870
Options CD
onscreen or print out, including
•This SuperScript 870
NICguide.pdf
Network User’s Guide
•Read Me files
note:
Network Options CD
in Adobe Acrobat® PDF format for you to view
Network User’s Guide
for Windows users, and
for MacOS users).
Adobe Acrobat Reader is provided on the
.
Network
(named
GETTING STARTED
3
Installing the NIC in the
Printer
The instructions on this page are illustrated on page 5.
First, Prepare the Printer
1.Turn off the printer, remove the power cord from the
rear panel of the printer, and disconnect the printer
parallel cable from the port
you are facing the side and back corner where the
parallel cable port is located. Make sure that you have
enough room to work.
2.Press the Top Cover Release button and lift Cover
3.Remove the two screws that hold on the printer’s side
cover
pulling it out and then up
4.Remove the two small screws from the expansion slot
on the rear of the printer
(C)
. Then remove the side cover completely by
Second, Install the NIC
5.Remove the NIC from its protective bag.
6.Carefully align the pins and connect one end of the
interface cable to the connector on the NIC
7.Hold the NIC so that its circuitry faces inside the printer ,
its LED lights face the back of the printer, and the
mounting tab is up. Connect the free end of the interface
cable to the connector on the controller board
(A)
. Position the printer so
(D)
.
(E)
, and remove the plate.
(F)
.
(G)
.
(B)
.
8.Align the NIC with the expansion slot and reinstall the
two smaller screws removed in step 4. Use the mounting
screw to fasten the mounting tab to the brace in the
printer. Tighten all three screws to firmly attach the NIC
to the printer
9.Replace the side cover by aligning the clips with the
bottom of the printer and bringing the top into place
with the screw holes aligned (make sure that the parallel
cable port clip is not pinned back by the side cover)
Reinstall and tighten the screws
10. Close the Top Cover of the printer.
(H)
.
(I)
.
(J)
.
Third, Test the NIC
Follow these steps to verify that the NIC is installed and
operating properly.
1.Connect the network’s twisted pair cable with
RJ-45 connectors to the new network port on your
printer. Reattach the power cord to the printer, plug in
the printer.
2.Turn on the printer. It may take up to 90 seconds to
warm up, and then it prints a Network Settings page
with NIC status information (shown on page 6).
note:
this information when configuring the NIC for your
network.
Your 870 Printer is now a network printer. The rest of this
Network User’s Guide
your systems to use the network printer.
Keep the Network Settings page. You will need
gives information for configuring
4SuperScript 870 — Network User’s Guide
Installing the NIC
NIC INSTALLATION
AB
Top Cover
Release
Button
E
F
H
C
Interface
Cable
G
Mounting
Tab
I
J
D
Brace
5
NIC Features
Network Settings Page
Each time you turn on the printer , the NIC prints a Network
Settings page.
Three ways to print a Network Settings page are
•Hold down the
seconds.
•Go to the NIC Home Page, click
Administration
Generate Now
beginning on page 8.)
•In the SuperScript 870 Utility for MacOS, select
Settings Page
described on page 30.)
The Network Settings page provides information about the
NIC’s settings and network connections. You should review
this page immediately after NIC installation and any time
you change the configuration to verify that the procedure
was done properly.
In the illustration at the right, important features are circled.
The
Unit Serial No.
used for printer identification in peer to peer and NetWare
protocols. The
MAC address. The
assign the NIC. You can set a new
using the SuperScript 870 Utility for MacOS.
Print Server Name: NEC_991655
Password Defined: No
Preferred File Server Name not defined
Directory Services Tree not defined
Directory Services Context not defined
Frame Type: Novell 802.3
If you change NIC settings, you may need to reset the NIC
for the new settings to take effect. To reset
•Go to the NIC Home Page, click NetworkAdministration, then click Reset in the System
column,
or
•Turn the printer off and then on again.
Restoring Factory Default Settings
You can reset the NIC to its factory default settings. This
means that the NIC clears data such as names and IP
addresses. It does not lose its serial number or Network
Address. If you have changed the printer’s name, it will
revert to its default name.
note:
printer is moved to a different network.
Two ways to reset the NIC to factory default settings are
•Go to the NIC Home Page, click NetworkAdministration, then click Factory Defaults in the
System column. You will need to enter a password
(the default is sysadm). (The NIC Home Page is
described beginning on page 8, passwords are
explained on page 10.)
You should restore factory defaults when the
•Turn the printer off. Press the Operator Panel button
and hold it while turning the printer on again.
Continue holding the Operator Panel button down
for about 20 seconds until all status lights begin to
double-blink.
note:
network you will have to turn the printer off, then on
again (without pressing anything else) in order to rebroadcast the AppleTalk name on the network.
If you are using this printer on an AppleTalk
NIC Status Lights
When the NIC is installed, its two status lights, amber and
green, are located on the interface panel on the back of the
printer. Light patterns for normal operation are
Green light is on solid: This shows normal
operation while the printer is awaiting print jobs.
Amber light blinks continuously: This shows that
the NIC is receiving a print job.
Green light blinks 3 times and stays on: This
occurs when the printer has performed a successful
self-test. It then prints a Network Settings page.
Light patterns that identify error conditions are
described on page 43.
NIC FEATURES
7
Using the NIC Home Page
Your NIC has a built-in web server and home page. The NIC
Home Page allows you to perform network administration
tasks, including monitoring and configuration. It contains
links to online documentation and the NEC web site for
more information about the SuperScript 870 printer and the
latest printer drivers.
Going to the NIC Home Page
You must assign an IP address to your NIC. Then you can
use a web browser, such as Navigator or Internet Explorer,
to access the NIC Home Page.
note:
for instructions on assigning the NIC IP address. The NIC
IP address then appears on the Network Settings page
under TCP/IP Network Information/Protocol Address.
To access the NIC Home Page, open your browser by
double-clicking on its icon. Enter the NIC IP address as the
URL of the NIC. For example, http://155.100.100.25.
(The IP address is shown as the “Protocol Address” on the
Network Settings page.)
Monitoring Printer Status
The SuperScript 870 Status Monitor only works with
NetWare bindery queues. To monitor printer status on all
other networks, use the NIC Home Page.
See the
Windows Setup or UNIX Setup
sections
When you first open the NIC Home Page, it reports your
current printer status. Later, you must click the Get Current Status button to update it.
Network Administration Options
Click on the Network Administration link to display
network administration options (shown on page 9).
System Functions
Reset: Click here to reset the NIC and allow new
settings to take effect. The NIC’s connection with the
network is fully reinitialized, but its connection with the
printer controller is not. To reset the connection with the
printer controller, turn the printer off and on.
Factory Defaults: Click here to restore factory default
values on all NIC parameters. You should restore
factory defaults if you move the NIC to a new network
or if the NIC was set up improperly the first time.
Remember that this option clears all settings you have
defined for the NIC. You must Reset the printer for the
factory default settings to take effect.
Unit Status: Click here to view the current state for
each protocol and NIC port available on your NIC. For
each supported protocol (Novell NetWare, TCP/IP, or
AppleTalk), the top line displays the protocols
supported and if the protocol is enabled or disabled.
Network Address: Click here to view the serial number
and the Ethernet MAC (Media Access Control) address
for the NIC.
8SuperScript 870 — Network User’s Guide
The NIC Home Page
Printer Status
NIC HOME PAGE
Setup Printer
Network Print Details
How To Use This Printer
Supplies
Network Administration
Status
Energy Saving
You can view the NIC Home Page from Windows,
MacOS, or UNIX. Use a web browser, such as
Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer.
The URL is the IP address you assign to the NIC, for
example, http://131.241.45.65.
Network Administration Options
System
Reset
Factory Defaults
Unit Status
Network Address
Change Password
Protocols
Setup NetWare
Setup TCP/IP
Setup AppleTalk
Others
Test Printer
Configure Status Page
Printer Status
9
Change Password: Changing any NIC parameters
using the NIC Home Page requires a password. Click
here to change your password. The default password is
sysadm. Your password can contain letters, numbers,
and punctuation, and is case sensitive.
note:
factory defaults manually. See page 7.
If you forget your password, you can restore
Protocol Functions
The Protocols feature is for setting up network options and
parameters. It provides extensive access to NIC parameters,
and allows you to setup IP parameters (IP address, subnet
mask, and default gateway). You can enable/disable
AppleTalk and NetWare, but not TCP/IP. (We recommend
that you disable any protocol that you are not using.)
Other Functions
Test Printer: Click here, and then click on the Start Test
button in the dialog box that appears, to send a test
document to the printer.
Configure Status Page: Click here to configure
Network Settings page options. In the dialog box that
appears, select the checkbox by Print Status Page on Startup to generate a status page (the Network Settings
page) each time you turn on the printer or reset the NIC.
note:
checked to print at power-on.
We recommend that you leave this setting
To print out a Network Settings page immediately, click
Generate Now.
Printer Status: Click here to display status information
for the printer and NIC, as well as errors and messages.
More NIC Home Page Options
Setup Printer: Click here to download the latest
version of your SuperScript 870 printer drivers from the
NEC website. You will specify the operating system you
are using to link to the appropriate driver and
installation instructions. Then, you will need to know
the network location of your printer before you install
the software.
Network Print Details: Click here for information you
can use during printer setup to specify the location of
your printer on the network.
How To Use This Printer: Click here for answers to
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), reference material,
and an option to send email to NEC Printer Technical
Support. Information for both Windows and MacOS
users is included to increase your productivity and
enhance your printed page.
Supplies: Click here for information on NEC
SuperScript 870 printer supplies, accessories, and how
to order them.
10SuperScript 870 — Network User’s Guide
Using MAP
The Management Access Program (MAP), runs only
under Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0. You use
MAP to list SuperScript 870 network printers connected to
your network. Then you select one to go to its NIC Home
Page for network administration options.
note:
you need Administrator rights. You may want to load
the program to an area of the file server restricted to
users with Administrator rights.
MAP Operating Requirements
To use MAP, you must have installed on your PC
•Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer
•The Microsoft TCP/IP protocol stack. (It is not
necessary for the network to support TCP/IP.)
For IPX Search Functions: The IPX protocol must be
installed and enabled on your PC. Both Microsoft and
the NetWare 32-bit stacks are supported.
For IP Peer to Peer Printing: Both your workstation
and printer must have an IP address and subnet mask
entered. If communicating across subnets, the default
gateway must also be identified.
To have full use of the NIC Home Page or MAP,
Installing MAP
NIC HOME PAGE
MAP is available on the Network Options CD that is
included in the 870 Network Interface Upgrade Kit. MAP
must be installed from Windows 95/98 or Windows NT
4.0. It cannot be installed from the MS-DOS® command
prompt.
a.Insert the 870 Network Options CD.
b.In Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0, click the W indows Start
button and select Run.
c.Type <Drive>:\MAP\SETUP.EXE and click OK.
For IPX Peer to Peer Printing: Your PC must have
the IPX/SPX compatible protocol installed and
enabled .
11
Running MAP and Selecting a NIC
a.In Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0, press the Start
button. Select MAP from the program group you
specified during installation.
When MAP starts, a list of all available units on the
network is displayed by unit serial number.
The unit listing will be divided by TCP/IP units and
IPX/SPX units. See the illustration at right.
note:
appear in both lists.
If a unit is enabled for both IP and IPX, it will
b.Click on a unit in the list to display its NIC Home Page.
c.Click the Network Administration button to display
options for configuring the NIC.
The NIC Home Page network administration options are
explained beginning on page 8.
An example using MAP and the NIC Home Page to
configure a NIC for NetWare 4.x is shown on page 21.
Management Access Program 3.20
[Refresh] [Help]
Units supporting TCP/IP
http://131.241.45.61/NEC_991142 NEC870
http://131.241.45.203/NEC_991149 NEC870
http://131.241.45.64/NEC_991151 NEC870
http://131.241.45.83/NEC_991650 Print Server Card
http://131.241.45.191/NEC_991653 Print Server Card
http://131.241.45.189/NEC_991655 NEC870
http://131.241.45.127/NEC_999999 Print Server Card
Units supporting IPX/SPX
NEC 991142 NEC Ethernet Option Supporting Novell (NDS), TCP/IP and AppleTalk
NEC 991149
NEC 991151
NEC 991650
NEC 991653
NEC 991655
NEC 999999
NEC Ethernet Option Supporting Novell (NDS), TCP/IP and AppleTalk
NEC Ethernet Option Supporting Novell (NDS), TCP/IP and AppleTalk
NEC Ethernet Option Supporting Novell (NDS), TCP/IP and AppleTalk
NEC Ethernet Option Supporting Novell (NDS), TCP/IP and AppleTalk
NEC Ethernet Option Supporting Novell (NDS), TCP/IP and AppleTalk
NEC Ethernet Option Supporting Novell (NDS), TCP/IP and AppleTalk
The MAP lists the 870 NICs on your network.
Select one to display its NIC Home Page.
12SuperScript 870 — Network User’s Guide
Basic Windows Setup
Network Configuration Options
WINDOWS SETUP
There are several ways you can configure your Windows
workstation to access the 870 network printer, depending
on which version of Windows you are using and your
system configuration. To the right, under “Network
Configuration Options,” are possible scenarios.
Installing SuperScript 870 Printer Drivers
As you configure your network operating system, you
will need to install a copy of the SuperScript 870 printer
driver onto each workstation that will be accessing the
network printer. It is not necessary to install the
SuperScript Status Monitor, because it will not operate
over networks (except for NetWare bindery systems). To
view printer status, you can use the NIC Home Page.
note:
the
SuperScript 870 printer drivers are provided on
Solutions CD
that comes with the 870 printer.
TCP/IP Requirements for Windows
Configuration
TCP/IP is required for Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0
and Windows for Workgroups, if you want to access and
use the NIC Home Page to view printer status and
manage network printers. TCP/IP is also required to
operate the printer in an IP protocol network (such as for
peer to peer printing). TCP/IP setup for Windows 95/98
and Windows NT 4.0 is explained on page 14. TCP/IP
setup for Windows for Workgroups is explained
on page 15.
Windows 95/98
•If you have a NetWare network, see page 20 for
NetWare 4.x setup, or page 22 for Netware 3.x setup.
•If you have no network server, you can print directly
to the network printer using the peer to peer software
provided on the Network Options CD. See page 16.
Windows NT 4.0
•If you have a NetWare network, see page 20 for
NetWare 4.x setup, or page 22 for Netware 3.x setup.
•In a Windows NT network you can use lpr printing.
See page 18.
•If you have no network server, you can print directly
to the network printer using the peer to peer software
provided on the Network Options CD. See page 16.
Windows for Workgroups
•If you have a NetWare network, see page 20 for
NetWare 4.x setup, or page 22 for Netware 3.x setup.
13
TCP/IP Setup in Windows
95/98 and Windows NT 4.0
First, Install the TCP/IP Protocol
1.In Windows, open the Network control panel.
2.If TCP/IP Protocol is not installed, add it, and configure
the workstation’s TCP/IP settings.
3.Restart. The new protocols and services will not be
available until the system is restarted.
Second, Assign the IP Address and Other
TCP/IP Parameters to the NIC
If you have a DHCP server, the NIC will retrieve an IP
address automatically from the network server when you
turn on the printer. Here we provide instructions for using
BOOTP Lite to set the IP address manually. You can also use
ARP/ping commands if you prefer.
note:
or DHCP to set the IP address, see the
Information
1.Launch BOOTP Lite.
a.Insert the 870 Network Options CD.
b.Press the Windows Start button and select Run.
c.Type <Drive>:\BOOTP\BOOTPL32.EXE and click OK
to launch the utility.
For information about using the ARP command
More Windows
section, beginning on page 18.
2.Select Configure from the Admin menu.
a.Enter the IP address to assign to the NIC.
b.Enter the subnet mask. If you are unsure of the correct
subnet mask, and the first number in the NIC’s address
is from 192 to 254, then use 255.255.255.0 as the
subnet mask.
c.Enter the default gateway address (if applicable) or
leave blank.
d.Enter the hardware address of the NIC. This address is
listed on the Network Settings page under Network
Address, for example, 00:40:af:c9:f0:d8. Enter it
exactly as it appears on the Network Settings page.
3.Click on Go to send the new settings to the NIC.
After a few minutes (usually between 1 and 2 minutes, but
possibly up to 5 minutes on very large or busy networks),
the NIC will reset and print its Network Settings page. The
new IP settings will be listed in the TCP/IP Network
Information section of the Network Settings page.
If the new IP address does not appear on the Network
Settings page under “Protocol Address,” you may have
entered the hardware address incorrectly in BOOTP Lite.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3, and check the IP address on the new
Network Settings page.
The new IP address can also be verified in BootP Lite by
turning the printer off and on, and selecting Verify from the
Admin menu. It should report that the Unit is Active.
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