NetComm NP3640 User Manual
Contents
Section 1 - Introduction .................................................................................................. 3
Section 2 - Connecting your Mini Print Server ............................................................... 4
Diagnostic Push Button ................................................................................... 5
LED Indicators ................................................................................................. 5
Section 3 - Configuring your Mini Print Server .............................................................. 6
Overview ........................................................................................................... 6
Configuration Methods .................................................................................... 6
Using the Windows Wizard ............................................................................. 7
Section 4 - Configuring your Computers .................................................................... 10
Overview ......................................................................................................... 10
Printing Methods ............................................................................................ 10
Windows Peer-to-peer Printing ..................................................................... 12
Windows SMB Printing .................................................................................. 18
Windows with Server-based Print Queues ................................................... 20
Windows LPR Printing ................................................................................... 21
Macintosh (AppleTalk) ................................................................................... 22
Section 5 - BiAdmin Management Utility ..................................................................... 24
Requirements ................................................................................................ 24
Installation ..................................................................................................... 24
Section 6 - Web-Based Management ......................................................................... 37
Overview ......................................................................................................... 37
Preparation .................................................................................................... 37
Section 7 - Special Features ....................................................................................... 48
Overview ......................................................................................................... 48
Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) ...................................................................... 48
IPP Server Configuration ............................................................................... 48
SNMP ............................................................................................................. 57
Section 8 - Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 58
Overview ......................................................................................................... 58
Section 9 - Network Server Configuration ................................................................... 6 6
Windows NT Server ....................................................................................... 66
Novell NetWare .............................................................................................. 68
Setup for NDPS (NetWare 5) ......................................................................... 70
Unix Systems ................................................................................................. 72
Registering your NetComm Product ........................................................................... 72
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Section 1 - Introduction
The NetComm Mini Print Server has been designed to provide a simple and efficient
network printing solution and allowing one printer to be shared between multiple
computers. It is packed with features, including:
■ Versatility. The Print Server supports up to four protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service
Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. It features an Ethernet interface
ports and operating system support includes Unix, NetWare (NDPS LPR printing), and
Microsoft Windows.
■ Easy Installation. The Print 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 interface used.
■ Easy Setup. A number of utility programs are supplied to simplify setup. For Windows
95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP users, the BiAdmin program makes it easy to configure the Print
Server for a variety of network and server configurations.
■ Web-based Interface. The Web-based interface provides an easy method of configuration in
TCP/IP networks to every model.
■ Compact Size. This allows the Print Server to be used even where space is limited.
■ Remote Management Tools. A variety of software tools are provided. In most
environments, both the Print Server and attached bi-directional printers can be configured
remotely.
■ SNMP Support. The Print Server can act as a SNMP agent, with it own MIB. This allows
TCP/IP users to monitor, configure and troubleshoot the Print Server using their existing
SNMP management tools.
■ Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support. Some Print Server models can act as an IPP
(Internet Printing Protocol) Server, allowing clients, suppliers, colleagues and others to print
to your printer from anywhere on the Internet. Windows IPP Client software is also
supplied.
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Section 2 - Connecting your Mini Print Server
This section describes how to install the Print Server in your Local Area Network.
1. Preparation
■ Ensure the power is OFF. Do not connect the Print Server while power is On.
■ Find the Default Server Name for your Print Server. 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 may be needed during configuration.
2. Connect the Printer
Connect the printer or plotter by plugging Print Server directly into the parallel port on the
printer.
3. Connect the Network Cable
■ Connect the network cable to the proper connector on the Print Server. The Print Server
will automatically recognize whichever connector is used.
4. Power Up
Plug in the power adapter cable and power up. Start-up will take only a few seconds.
5. Check the LEDs
■ The Red Error LED should flash, then turn Off. When the Red LED goes off and the
Green LED remains lit or flashes, the Print Server is ready.
■ If your model supports 10BaseT and 100BaseT, check the 10/100BaseT link LED or
LEDs next to the LAN connection. If the auto negotiation Fails, the LED (or both LEDs,
if there are 2) will be Off.
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Diagnostic Push Button
The Print Server is fitted with a Diagnostic Push Button. The button is recessed; a pin or paper
clip can be used to press it. This button has 2 functions:
■ Restore the factory default settings
■ Print a test page containing all current settings.
To restore the factory default settings:
1. Turn the Print Server OFF.
2. Press and hold the diagnostic button. While pressing the button, switch the Print Server ON.
3. If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds, a diagnostic page will be printed,
showing the new (default) settings.
To generate a Diagnostic print out
1. Ensure that both the Print 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.
LED Indicators
The Mini Print Server has four LED indicators; status, error, 10 BaseT and 100BaseT. The
LED indicator modes are described in the following table:
Green LED Red LED Description
Off Off No power.
Off On Printer not on.
On On Hardware error.
Flashing Flashing Firmware upgrade in progress.
On Off Normal operation.
Flashing Off Normal operation - transmitting or receiving packets
from the network.
Yellow LED Orange LED Description
On Off Connected at 10BaseT.
Off On Connected at 100BaseT.
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Section 3 - Configuring your Mini Print Server
This section provides an overview of the configuration process for Windows operating systems.
Overview
The Print Server is designed to support many different platforms, and the configuration required
would depend upon the environment in which it is installed.
■ The Print Server usually requires configuration, but if there's a DHCP server on your
network, then the device is just plug-and-play. A Windows-based setup Wizard is provided
on the CD-ROM to simplify this task. This configuration is not required if you are using a
Macintosh computer.
■ Computers wishing to use the printer attached to the Print Server always require
configuration. See Section 4- Configuring your Computer for details.
■ If you wish to use a queue-based printing system using Windows NT Server/Windows 2000/
Windows XP, the Network Server must be configured as detailed in Appendix B - Network
Server Configuration. However, it is not necessary to use a Network Server-based queue;
client computers can print directly to the Print Server using the Peer-to-peer Printing
installed by the User setup option on the CD-ROM.
Configuration Methods
The following methods are available to perform the required Print Server configuration:
■ Windows-based Wizard.
■ BiAdmin management utility program.
■ Web-based setup.
Advanced Configuration and Management
The BiAdmin management utility is provided for advanced configuration and management. This
program is installed by default when the Administrator install option is chosen. See Section 5
for details on using BiAdmin.
Web Based Configuration and Management
The Mini Print Server can be accessed directly through a web browser for advanced
configuration and management. See Section 6 for details on using Web Based Configuration.
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Using the Windows Wizard
The Windows-based Wizard is supplied on the CD-ROM, and runs on Windows 95, 98, NT4.0,
ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Using this Wizard is the recommended method to configure the Print Server. It can be used
configure the Print Server for your Network environment, even if the Print Server does not have
a valid IP address.
Procedure
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start
automatically, run SETUP.exe in the root folder.
2. On the first screen, shown below, click Setup Wizard.
3. Click Next on the first screen of the Wizard, to view a list of Print Servers on your LAN.
4. Select your new Print Server , then click Next to continue.
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5. Enter the required data on the following screen.
■ Name of the Print Server can be changed if you wish.
■ Comment is optional.
■ Select or enter the Workgroup name for this Print Server.
6. Click Next to configure the TCP/IP Screen:
■ Select Obtain IP Address automatically if your LAN has a DHCP Server, otherwise
select Fixed IP Address.
■ For Fixed IP Address, enter an unused address from the range used on your LAN, or
click the Suggest New Values Button.
■ Use the same Network Mask and Gateway as computers on your LAN.
7. Click Finish to save the data to the Print Server .
Note: To install the Wizard on your computer, use the "Installation" option.
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If the desired Print Server is not listed:
■ Check all cables to the Print Server .
■ Check the Print Server's LEDs:
■ The Red LED should be OFF and the Green LED should be ON or flashing.
■ Check the 10/100BaseT link LED next to the LAN connection. If the auto negotiation fails,
the 10/100BaseT Link LED will not light when the device is powered up.
■ Check that your computer and the Print Server are on the same LAN segment. (If you don't
have a Router or Gateway on your LAN, you only have 1 segment.)
■ Check that your computer has either the TCP/IP or NetBEUI network protocols installed.
See Checking your Network Protocols on page 11 for details.
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Section 4 - Configuring your Computers
This Section details the client configuration required on LAN computers to use the printer
attached to the Print Server.
Overview
Before performing client configuration, the Print Server must be installed on your LAN, and
configured as described in the previous section. Both the Print Server and the attached printer
must be powered ON.
Printing Methods
The Print Server supports a number of printing methods:
■ Peer-to-peer Printing means that the print jobs are stored (queued) on your computer, and
sent directly to the Print Server when it is available.
■ Windows SMB printing is a Microsoft standard for using a "Network Printer". No
additional software needs to be installed on your Windows computer, and printing from MSDOS programs is supported. However, because the Print Server can not store files, large
print jobs may cause problems.
■ Server-based Print Queue means that all print jobs are stored (queued) on the Network
Server (e.g. Windows NT/2000) and then sent to the Print Server . This allows the Network
Administrator to modify the Print Queue. For example, an important job can be moved to
the head of the queue.
■ AppleTalk is also supported, and normally no configuration of the Print Server is required.
See the Macintosh section of this section for details of client configuration.
Which printing method should I use?
■ If using Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, 2000, or XP, the easiest method to use is Peer-to-peer
Printing.
■ If using Windows, and you need to print from MS-DOS programs, or you don't wish to
install additional software, use SMB.
SMB is not suitable for large, complex documents. If you need to print large documents, as
well as MS-DOS printing, you should install BOTH Peer-to-peer Printing and SMB
printing. MS-DOS programs can use the SMB printer, Windows programs should use Peerto-peer Printing.
■ If your LAN has Network Servers (e.g. Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server) use the
method advised by your Network Administrator. The Print Server can print via a queue
located on a Network server, if desired.
■ Unix users - refer to the Unix Manual on the CD-ROM, in the Manual/Unix directory.
■ Macintosh users - refer to the Macintosh section of the User Guide.
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Checking your Network Protocols (Windows 9x)
Your computer must have EITHER the TCP/IP or NetBEUI protocols installed. (All versions of
Windows after Windows 95 have TCP/IP installed by default.)
■ If using the Peer-to-peer Printing, the installation program will check this for you.
■ If using other methods, you must check manually, as follows:
1. Select the Settings -> Control Panel -> Network option on the Start Menu. You should
see a screen like the one following:
■ The highlighted line (TCP/IP -> PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter) indicates that TCP/IP is
installed. Your computer will show the name of the your Network card rather than "PCI
Fast Ethernet Adapter".
■ The line in the list (NetBEUI -> PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter) indicates that the NetBEUI
protocol is also installed on this computer. Your computer will show the name of the
your Network card rather than "PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter".
2. If neither line is present:
■ Install the NetBEUI protocol by selecting Add -> Protocol -> Microsoft -> NetBEUI -
> OK. You may be prompted for your Windows CD-ROM.
■ If required, you can also install TCP/IP. However, depending on your LAN environment,
TCP/IP may require further configuration.
3. If either protocol is already installed, proceed with installation.
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Windows Peer-to-peer Printing
With this printing method, print jobs are stored (queued) on your computer, and then sent to the
Print Server when it is available.
Note: Windows 2000 & XP require no additional software.
For other versions of Windows, the supplied PTP (Peer-to-Peer) Printer Port software must be
installed on each computer.
Windows 2000/XP Setup
The recommended printing method is to use
LPR, as follows:
1. Open your Printers folder, right-click the
desired printer and select Properties.
2. Select the Ports tab and click the Add Port
button.
3. Choose Standard TCP/IP Port, then click
New Port.
4. The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port
Wizard will appear. Click next to
continue and when prompted, enter the
IP Address of the Print Server in the
Printer Name or IP Address field, then
click Next.
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5. On this screen, select Custom, and click
the Settings button.
6. On the Port Settings screen:
■ Choose LPR in the Protocol section
■ Enter a Queue name
■ Ensure the LPR Byte Counting
Enabled setting is Enabled.
■ Click OK to confirm your changes,
then click Next to continue.
7. Follow the prompts to complete the
Wizard.
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Windows 9x/ME Setup
Before performing the following procedure, the Print Server must be installed on your LAN, and
configured as described in Section 3. Both the Print Server and the attached printer should be
powered ON.
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start, run
SETUP.exe in the root folder.
2. Click Installation button, then select User Install.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation of the Peer-to-peer Printer Port Driver.
(Refer to the Windows section of Section 8 - Troubleshooting if there is a problem with the
installation.)
4. The Print Driver Setup will then run.
In future, you can use Start -> Programs -> PrintServer Driver -> Printer Port Setup to
run the program again.
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5. After prompting you to check that both the printer and print server are on and the cables
connected correctly, the program will search for Printer Servers on the network, and a screen
like the following will be displayed.
■ If desired, click Refresh.
■ The name of the attached printer will be displayed if possible. If "No printer" is
displayed, check that the printer is properly connected and powered on.
If your Print Server is still not listed:
■ Click the "Refresh" button.
■ Check that both the Print Server and the printer are properly connected, and powered
on.
■ Check that the Print Server has been configured. (Use the Setup Wizard on the CD-
ROM.)
■ If using TCP/IP, try installing the NetBEUI protocol. (See the earlier section on
Checking your Network Protocols for details.)
■ Then try again.
6. Select the desired port on a Print Server , then click Next.
7. If using the Epson Spooler Manager, this program must be disabled, as follows:
a. Run the Epson Spooler Manager.
b. Select "Queue Setup" from the menu.
c. Click "Use Print Manager for this port".
d. Click "OK" to exit.
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8. The printer port will be created, then a screen like the following will be displayed.
9. Select the correct Windows printer in the Existing Printers list, and click the Connect button.
If the correct printer type is not listed, click "Add New Printer" to run the Windows Add
Printer wizard. Step through the Wizard and install the required printer:
■ Select the correct Printer Manufacturer and Model, or use the "Have Disk" option if
appropriate.
■ We recommend changing the Printer name to indicate which device is on. (e.g. HP2100 on
SCA43600_P1)
■ If prompted about Sharing the printer, do NOT enable Sharing.
■ When the Printer installation is finished, it will be listed in the Configure Printer Port
screen above. Select it and click Connect.
10. Installation is now complete. You can now print using this printer.
■ Use the Start menu to run this program in future. The default installation is Start ->
Programs -> PrintServer Driver -> Print Driver Setup.
Management
■ Print jobs can be managed like any Windows printer. Open the Printers folder (Start ->
Settings -> Printers) and double-click any printer to see the current print jobs.
■ If the printer attached to the Print Server is changed, just run this program again, and select
the correct printer.
■ To delete a port created by this setup program, use the Windows Delete Port facility:
■ Right-click any printer in the Printers folder, and select Properties.
■ Locate the Delete Port button. This button is on the Details or Ports tab, depending on
your version or Windows.
■ If the Print Server's IP Address is changed, and you can no longer print, delete the port
(see procedure above) and re-install it.
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Advanced Port Options
The options for the Peer-to-peer Printing are accessed via the Port Settings button.
1. Select Start -> Settings -> Printers to open the Printers folder, then right-click the Printer,
and select Properties. The Port Settings button is on the Details or Ports tab, depending on
your version of Windows.
2. Click on the Port Settings button to display the following screen:
Items shown on this screen are as follows:
Port If desired, click Browse to select a different Print Server. If the
selected device has multiple ports, the Select Device Port button
can be used to select the port.The Port Name can not be changed
after installation. This name is shown in the Printer's Properties.
Banner Check this option to print a banner page before each print job.
■ If using a PostScript Printer, check the PostScript box.
■ The User Name will be printed on the banner page.
Retry Interval Sets how often Windows will poll the Print Server to establish a
connection when the printer is busy. Increase this value if you
get too many warning messages.
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Windows SMB Printing
This method requires no additional software to be installed, but the NetBEUI or TCP/IP
protocol must be installed on your computer. Use the following procedure to install the Print
Server's printer as a Windows SMB network printer:
1. Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop.
2. On the View menu, select Details.
3. Locate the desired Print Server , as shown below:
■ If it is the same Workgroup as your computer, it will be listed on screen.
■ If it is in a different workgroup, double-click Entire Network, then double-click the
appropriate Workgroup to open it.
4. Double-click the Print Server icon to view a Printer icon for each printer port. The
"Comment" field may indicate what type of printer is connected to the port.
5. To install a printer, right-click the desired printer icon, and choose "Install", as shown below.
This will start the Add Printer wizard.
6. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
■ For information about the question "Do you print from MS-DOS programs?", see
Printing from MS-DOS Programs below.
■ Select the Printer Manufacturer and Model to match the printer connected to this port
on the Print Server , and complete the Wizard.
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7. This printer will now appear in your Printers folder (Start - Settings - Printers) and can be
used like any other printer. However, SMB printing is not suitable for large complex print
jobs - you should use the Peer-to-peer Printing instead.
Printing from MS-DOS Programs
Windows can redirect print data from a parallel port on your computer (e.g. LPT1) to a network
printer. This redirection is called "Capture Printer Port", and is useful for MS-DOS programs.
The MS-DOS program is configured to use LPT1 (parallel port 1 on the computer), but
Windows "captures" the print data and sends it to the network printer.
Capture Settings
Capture settings can be set by:
■ Saying "Yes" to the prompt "Do you print from MS-DOS programs?" when installing a
Network Printer.
■ OR, using the Capture Printer Port menu option.
This will result in a dialog like the following, where you can select the port on the computer to
be captured. Normally, this will be LPT1 (parallel port 1 on the computer).
The File menu in the Printers folder also has options for Capture Printer Port and End Capture.
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Windows with Server-based Print Queues
With a Server-based Print Queue, the Print Server is installed on an existing Network Server
(Windows, Unix, or NetWare), and is invisible to your computer.
If your Network Administrator chooses to use this system, the required setup procedure on
each Windows client is as follows:
1. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard and click Next to continue.
2. When prompted, select Network Printer.
3. When prompted for Network Path or Queue Name, click the Browse button, and locate the
Server and Printer (or Print Queue) which your Network Administrator advised you to use.
4. Click OK, then Next.
5. Select the correct printer Manufacturer and Model, as advised by your Network
Administrator, and click Next.
6. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard.
The new printer will be listed with any other installed printers, any may be selected when
printing from any Windows application.
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Windows LPR Printing
1. Open your Printers folder, right-click the desired printer and select Properties.
2. When prompted, choose the Ports tab and click the Add Port button.
3. Choose Standard TCP/IP Port, then click New Port.
4. Enter the Printer Name or IP Address, click Next.
5. Enable Custom, and click the Setting button.
6. Choose LPR in the Protocol section, then enter Queue name and enable the LPR Byte
Counting.
7. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard.
The new printer will be listed with any other installed printers, any may be selected when
printing from any Windows application.
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Macintosh (AppleTalk)
The Print Server supports AppleTalk (EtherTalk), PAP, ATP, NBP, ZIP and DDP protocols,
enabling Macintosh computers on the network to view and use the Print Server as a regular
AppleTalk printer.
Normally, no configuration is required.
Software Requirement: System 9.x OS or newer.
AppleTalk Setup
1. Click the apple icon and choose Control Panel - AppleTalk.
2. Ensure that Ethernet is selected under AppleTalk Connection.
3. Click Chooser. The Chooser panel will open.
4. 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.
5. Choose a PostScript printer from the list.
6. Click Create and it will search PPD automatically.
7. Select a printer description from the list.
8. Click Select.
Configuration is now complete.
Printing
Printing with the Print Server installed in an AppleTalk network is identical to normal printing.
Just select File - Print and choose the desired printer.
Advanced Setup and Management
In a mixed Windows computer/Macintosh environment, you can use BiAdmin to configure the
Print Server. See Section 5 for details on installing and using BiAdmin. Alternatively use the
Web Based Management detailed in Section 6.
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Macintosh OS X
If using LPR printing, you need to ensure the Print Server has a valid IP address before
configuring your Mac as follows.
LPR printing Setup
1. Select the Printer List icon.
2. Click the Add Printer button.
3. Choose LPR Printers Using IP.
4. Enter the IP address of the Print Server in the LPR Printer's Address field, and enter the
Queue Name (e.g. L1, L2, L3).
5. Select the Printer Model from the drop-down list.
6. Click Add.
Configuration is now complete.
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