Oki 6010E User Manual
OkiLAN 6010e Pocket Print Server
User’s Guide
High Performance Ethernet Netw ork Print Server
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Organization and Contents
Organization
This manual has been divided into five sections. Section I
contains installation instructions for the OkiLAN 6010e
Pocket Print Server.
Section II contains information about management features,
an extremely valuable set of OkiLAN 6010e management
tools for network administration.
The Network Operating Systems (NOS) and protocol
sections are found in Sections III and IV.
Section V contains information and instruction on Windows
printing options.
With the exception of the Advanced Management Features
section, each section in this manual has been designed to be
independent of one another.
Contents
Section I: Hardware Installation
Section II: Advanced Mang ement
Features
Chapter 1: SNMP ............................................................. II-5
Chapter 2: HP JetAdmin Support ..................................... II-9
Chapter 3: HP Web JetAdmin Support ........................... II-12
Chapter 4: OkiLAN 6010e Web Configuration .............. II-15
Chapter 5: Additional Management Features................. II-26
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Organization and Contents
Section III: NetWare
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................... III-5
Chapter 2: OkiNet for NetWare.......................................III-8
Chapter 3: OkiNet for NDS ........................................... III-29
Section IV: TCP/IP
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................... IV-6
Chapter 2: Configuring the OkiLAN 6010e .................... IV-9
Chapter 3: TCP/IP Configuration and Printing ............. IV-17
Chapter 4: OkiNet for TCP/IP....................................... IV-28
Chapter 5: Telnet Configuration .................................... IV-53
Appendix A: Troubleshooting ....................................... IV -61
Appendix B: Application Considerations...................... IV-70
Section V: Windows Printing
Chapter 1: OkiLAN 6010e Set Up for Windows NT 4.0 ..V-5
Chapter 2: OkiLAN 6010e Set Up for
Windo ws NT 3.51 .....................................................V-1 5
Chapter 3: OkiLAN 6010e Set Up for Windows 95........V-20
Index
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Network Operating Systems
Network Operating Systems
Overview
OkiLAN 6010e simultaneously supports several network
protocols in various combinations. Below is a list of supported network protocols accompanied with NOS/OS
requirements.
Novell NetW are
Novell NetWare versions 3.x, 4.1 and higher.
TCP/IP and Windows NT
TCP/IP, FTP and Remote LPD protocols. Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) and Windows NT are
supported in this environment.
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Technical Support
Service Information
This information is valid for the United States and
Canada only.
OKIDATA Online
V isit the OKIDA TA Web Site at
http://www .okidata.com
for the latest information on:
• Software drivers
• Product guides
• Customer support
• Corporate information
• Dealers
• Documentation
Your Dealer
Consult the store where you purchased your OkiLAN
6010e, or call 1-800-OKIDATA (800-654-3282) for the
location of the nearest authorized Okidata service
dealer. Have your ZIP code ready.
• Proof of purchase is required for warranty work.
Be sure to retain your purchase documents.
• Prices and minimum charges may vary.
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Technical Support
The Okidata Customer Support
Center
For customer service, call 1-800-OKIDATA
(800-654-3282). The Okidata Information System
Automated Attendant is available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. The system can provide immediate assistance
with:
• Basic printer operating procedures
• Sales and service referrals
• Parts and consumable referrals
• Product information
Okidata Customer Service
Representatives
Agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at
1-800-OKIDATA (800-654-3282). Please be sure that
you are calling from a telephone close to your printer,
so you can describe your problem accurately. Our
customer service representatives (CSRs) are trained on
all current Oki products. They can answer your questions regarding:
• Installation
• Determination of product issues that require
service
• Consumer relations
• Interface information
• Availability and installation of product dri v ers.
(CSRs are not trained to provide assistance with
the use of commercial software packages.
Please consult your software user’s manual for
times and availability of their support).
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Technical Support
Faxable Facts
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automatically to you through Okidata’s F axable Facts,
an online document retrieval system. A touch-tone
telephone and facsimile machine with a designated
telephone number are required.
Call toll-free at 1-800-654-6651. If you are calling for
the first time, order a catalog of available documents.
This faxback system is accessible 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. The following information can be faxed
to you in minutes:
• Product data brochures
• Product part numbers and pricing (USA and
Canadian)
• User tips
• Accessories, options, and consumables part
numbers and pricing (USA and Canadian)
OKIDATA SERVICE CENTERS
If you need to ship your OkiLAN 6010e to a service
center, replace it in the original packing materials.
Before shipping your print server , call for a return
authorization number (RA).
UNITED STATES and CANADA
OKIDATA
T el: 1-800-OKID ATA (800-654-3282)
Fax: 1-609-222-5247
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MEXICO
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T el: 525-661-6860
Fax: 525-661-5861
ARGENTINA
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COLOMBIA
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BRAZIL
Oki Data do Brasil, Ltda.
Tel: (5511) 5589-1518
Fax: (5511) 5584-0267
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Technical Support
When you call Customer Support Center, the following
information will help us answer your questions more
quickly and accurately . Please be able to identify the
following:
• Serial Number
• Configuration sheet settings
• Type of network cable connected to the OkiLAN
6010e
• Computer and network adapter card make and
model numbers
• Network Operating System and version number
Please write these numbers down in the space provided
below for future reference.
S/N:
Ethernet ADDR: 00:40:68: ___:___:___
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Section I:
Hardware
Installation
Hardware Installation
Section I - Hardware Installation
In This Section
Powering On the OkiLAN 6010e..................I-7
Printing a Configuration Sheet...................... I-8
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The OkiLAN 6010e Pocket Print Server enables
Ethernet network users to connect to a printer with a
bidirectional parallel port. The OkiLAN 6010e can be
made to work with any centronics or IEEE-1284 parallel interface printer that includes a resident emulation
such as PCL versions 4 through 6, Adobe PostScript,
IBM ProPrinter or Epson emulations.
The OkiLAN 6010e supports 10-megabit networks and
most popular network operating systems and printers,
except for the OKIPAGE 8w or other GDI-based printers.
The OkiLAN 6010e kit includes the following:
• OkiLAN 6010e hardware
• Power adapter with line cord
• Installation User’ s Guide
• Utilities CD
• Product registration card
Hardware Installation
Installing the OkiLAN 6010e
1. Turn of f printer power .
2. Attach the OkiLAN 6010e to the centronics connector on your printer .
Parallel
connector
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3. Secure the OkiLAN 6010e with the wire clips on
the printer’s connector.
4. Plug the power adapter wire into the power jack on
the OkiLAN 6010e. Then plug the power adapter
into a wall outlet.
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5. Attach the 10Base-T UTP cable to the receptacle on
the back of the OkiLAN 6010e.
Attach the other end of the cable to the Network.
Powering On the OkiLAN 6010e
Turn printer power on. The status indicator on the
OkiLAN 6010e will blink orange during self-test. When
self-test completes successfully , the status indicator will
change to green.
Status indicator
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Note: If Status Indicator does not display as indicated
above, see Hardwar e Troubleshooting at the end of
this section.
Printing a Configuration Sheet
To print configuration information, press the Test button
on the side of the OkiLAN 6010e. You can also print
configuration information using the utility program
provided on the CD.
Note: By default, the configuration sheet prints in
ASCII text. If you want the configuration sheet to print
in PostScript or PCL, select this option when you run
the network configuration utility program. The selected
language must match the printer’s conf igured language
to print correctly .
The content of the configuration sheet will vary depending on your printer and system setup.
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Installing the OkiLAN Utilities
Software in Windows
1. Insert the OkiLAN CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The Setup screen appears automatically (if it
doesn’t, click Start→Run, then enter D:\setup, if
“D” is your CD-ROM drive).
3. Select the utility group for the network environment
you have, then click Next.
4. Select the specific utility you want to install and the
proper location for installation, then click Install.
Windows Utility Groups:
NetWare Management Utilities
OkiNet Utility for NetWare
OkiNet Utility for NDS (Workstation and
Server)
OkiNet Utility for NDS (Workstation)
Hardware Installation
OkiNet Connect Windows Printing
OkiNet Connect for TCP/IP (Windows 95/98)
OkiNet Connect for TCP/IP (W indows NT)
OkiNet Connect for IPX/SPX (Windows 95/98)
OkiNet Connect for IPX/SPX Windows NT)
OkiNet Connect DLC (Windows 95/98)
OkiNet Connect DLC (Windows NT)
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TCP/IP Management Utilities
OkiNet Utilities for TCP/IP
OkiNet Alert for TCP/IP
Okidata MIB
BootP Server
Note: The OkiLAN Utilities CD is designed for more
than one type of OkiLAN print server and includes
features that do not apply to the OkiLAN 6010e. Specifically, Banyan VINES and Apple EtherTalk are
supported by other OKI print servers but not by the
OkiLAN 6010e.
Hardware Troubleshooting
Status Indicator
The LED status indicator displays the general operating
state of the OkiLAN 6010e. During normal operation,
the LED is solid green indicating that the OkiLAN
6010e is functioning properly and the presence of the
network is detected.
The following list describes LED displays that indicate
problems, as well as possible solutions:
LED Display
Flashing green very rapidly
Problem
The OkiLAN 6010e has not detected the presence of a
network cable.
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Solution
a) Unplug the OkiLAN 6010e power adapter from the
wall outlet. Remove the network cable. Plug the
network cable back in until you hear a positive
click. Check the other end of the cable in the same
manner. Plug the OkiLAN 6010e back in. If it does
not detect a cable, continue below.
b) Verify the cable is a 10Base-T cable and it has an
RJ-45 end. The network cable must have a cat-3 or
higher rating. Silver Satin or flat ribbon cable is
not adequate.
c) Connect to a network that a currently working PC or
print server is using. If the OkiLAN 6010e is still
unable to detect the network cable, contact Technical Support for assistance.
LED Display
LED is flashing green slowly (1 timer/sec);
the OkiLAN 6010e is trying to print a job.
Problem
The printer is malfunctioning or does not have suf ficient
paper or toner .
Solution
Verify that the printer is not showing any errors and has
sufficient paper and toner.
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LED Display
LED is solid orange for more than 30 seconds
Problem
The printer server has failed the Power On Self Test.
Solution
The OkiLAN 6010e will try to print a configuration
sheet on the printer with more information.
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Failing the self test can be caused by any of the following:
a) The printer is malfunctioning. Unplug the OkiLAN
6010e from the printer and unplug the power
adapter. Reconnect the OkiLAN 6010e and the
power adapter. If the OkiLAN 6010e still fails the
self test, continue below.
b) The OkiLAN 6010e power supply has failed or
there is a hardware problem. Contact Okidata
Customer Support for replacement information.
LED Display
The LED is alternately flashing orange and green for
longer than two minutes.
Problem
The OkiLAN 6010e is in firmware download mode.
This means it is waiting for new firmware to be sent
before it will continue functioning normally .
Solution
If the OkiLAN 6010e was purposely put into firmware
download mode, finish the download with the proper
update utility. Contact our web site at http://
www .okidata.com to download the utility.
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Section II:
Advanced
Management
Features
Advanced Management
Section II - Advanced Management Features
In This Section
Chapter 1: SNMP ................................. II-5
Overview...................................................... II-5
Private MIB ................................................. II-5
Traps ............................................................ II-6
Security........................................................ II-7
Chapter 2: HP JetAdmin Support ...... II-9
Overview ...................................................... II-9
Configuring the OkiLAN 6010e Using
JetAdmin ................................................ II-9
Chapter 3: HP Web JetAdmin
Support.......................................... II-12
Overview .................................................... II-12
Configuring the OkiLAN 6010e Using Web
JetAdmin .............................................. II-12
Installing a Windows NT Printer for the
OkiLAN 6010e..................................... II-13
Obtaining Diagnostic Information from the
OkiLAN 6010e..................................... II-14
Advanced Management
Chapter 4: OkiLAN 6010e Web
Configuration ................................ II-15
Overview .................................................... II-15
Connecting to the OkiLAN 6010e ............ II-16
Configuration ............................................. II-18
Status ......................................................... II-21
Support ...................................................... II-21
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Reset .......................................................... II-22
OkiLAN 6010e Server Discovery ............. II-23
Troubleshooting ......................................... II-24
Chapter 5: Additional Management
Features......................................... II-26
OkiNet Alert .............................................. II-26
Enhanced Printer Status ............................ II-26
OkiNet for NDS......................................... II-27
OkiNet for TCP/IP
(Creating Custom Views) ..................... II-27
NetWare Load Balancing .......................... II-27
Windows Printing ...................................... II-28
Printer Security for TCP/IP Printing ......... II-28
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Chapter 1: SNMP
Overview
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) provides network administrators with the ability to communicate management functions between an SNMP
manager and an SNMP agent. An SNMP manager is a
user program the network administrator can use to
manage SNMP agents. The manager can retrieve Get
information from the agent or alter Set information on
the agent. An agent can also send an unsolicited message Trap to a manager when it encounters an unusual
condition.
The OkiLAN 6010e is a fully functional SNMP agent
and supports any standard SNMP management platform, including:
Advanced Management
• HP OpenV ie w
• Novell NMS
• Sun SunNet Manager
• IBM NetV ie w
Private MIB
OkiLAN 6010e SNMP support has been enhanced with
a private MIB. It is accessible via SNMP over TCP/IP
and IPX. This private MIB contains over 150 configuration and status variables for the network protocols,
printer ports, network interface printer settings, and the
overall OkiLAN 6010e status. Printer status traps such
as on-line, off-line, detached printer and printer error
are also provided.
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The setting of certain variables causes an immediate
firmware reset. These variables are listed in the private
MIB under cmdReset.
Note: If you attempt a reset while a job is printing, the
job may not print successfully.
Certain variables are critical, that is, they c hange a
fundamental operating parameter of the OkiLAN
6010e. These variables are saved by the OkiLAN 6010e
but are not actually used until it is power cycled or is
reset. When any one of these variables is changed the
variable genConfigDirty is automatically set to yes by
the print server. This signifies a reset is required for all
configuration changes to be made activ e . We recommend checking the genConfigDirty variable after using
a MIB browser to make any conf iguration changes to
the OkiLAN 6010e. If genConfigDirty is set to yes, then
the cmdReset variable should also be set to yes. This
will cause the OkiLAN 6010e to reset, make all configuration changes active on the OkiLAN 6010e and set
both the cmdReset and genConfigDirty variables to no.
These critical variables are listed in the private MIB
under g enConf igDirty.
Traps
Traps are unsolicited information from the SNMP
agent. The OkiLAN 6010e uses a ColdStart trap to
inform the manager it has been powered on or reset. An
authentication failure trap is sent when the OkiLAN
6010e receives an SNMP trap GET or SET request with
an incorrect community name.
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The OkiLAN 6010e sends printer traps when there is a
change in the status of the printer. If the printer goes
off-line, runs out of paper or is detached, the administrator will be notified via the OkiLAN 6010e traps over
both UDP and IPX. Additionally, the OkiLAN 6010e
can send traps on toner low, paper jam, and printer
cover open. The traps may be configured for specific
destination addresses and can be configured for a
particular printer port and/or printer trap.
In order to receive OkiNet Alert traps, the OkiLAN
6010e must have bidirectional status enabled (it is
disabled by default). Extended Status can be enabled
through the OkiLAN 6010e Configuration utility
(telnet) from the Configur e Port option. You can also
enable OkiNet Aler t through OkiNet for TCP/IP or IPX
from the Output Port file tab .
Advanced Management
Security
SNMP implements a simple security system known as
community names. Each SNMP message has a community name associated with the command in the message.
SNMP allows for a Set community name, Get community name and a Trap community name. When the
SNMP Agent receives a command, it checks the community name of the message with the community name
of the device. If the community names do not match,
the Agent discards the message and sends an authentication failure trap.
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Both the OkiNet for TCP/IP and the IPX, and the
OkiLAN 6010e Configuration utility (telnet) allow you
to specify the community names and a trap destination
IP address.
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