Oki B6500 Network User's Guide

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B6500 Network Guide

P/N 59388401, Revision 2.0

March, 2007

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This product complies with the requirements of the Council
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Table of Contents

Copyright Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Document Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Prequisite Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Supported Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Printer Setup Using a Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Printing from a Windows Computer. . . . . . . . . . . .11

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Installation of TCP/IP Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Configuring as a Network Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Creating a Shared Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

OKI LPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Printing from UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

For Printing from UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Job Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

-C Option (LPR Command) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Printing from a Macintosh Computer . . . . . . . . . . .37

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Target Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Set Up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

SNMP Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Network Utility Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Precautions and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

On Using TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Using TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Using EtherTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Setting IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Appendix A: Setting IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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Preface

Thank you for choosing this printer.

This Network Guide provides all the necessary information about installing
and operating this printer on the network.

Please read this guide in detail to ensure full and efficient use of this
product on a network and keep it handy for a quick reference should you
encounter any difficulties when using the machine.

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Using this Guide

Prequisite Knowledge

Read this guide in detail before using this printer. If you are not familiar
with the machine to which the printer is to be connected or the basic
operations or concepts of the software, read the relevant manuals first.

Machines and software to which the printer is to be connected refer to
personal computers, workstations, networks, and the respective operating
systems and applications on which these machines run.

Organization

The following is a summary of each chapter.

Overview

This chapter contains information on using the printer as a network
printer.

Configuration

This section details configuring the printer's network interface and should
be done prior to configuring your computer.

Printing from a Windows Computer

This chapter explains the installation procedure for printing from a
Windows NT 4.0/ Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003
computer through LPD or Port9100. This chapter also explains the
installation procedure for printing from another Windows computer by
creating a shared printer on a Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/Windows
XP/ Windows Server 2003 computer.

Printing From UNIX

This chapter explains the procedure for printing from a UNIX computer.

Printing From a Macintosh Computer

This chapter explains the procedure for printing from a Macintosh
computer.

Network Utility Software

This chapter explains how to use the Network Utility Software.

Precautions and Limitations

This chapter explains the operational precautions and limitations under
each network environment.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter explains how to solve problems under each network
environment.

Appendix

This chapter explains how to manually set the printer's IP address.

Conventions

1. In this guide, "computer" refers to both the personal computer and
workstation.

2. The following icons are used in this guide:

Important Indicates important information which you should

read.

Note Indicates additional information on operations or

features.

Refer to Indicates reference sources.

3. The following conventions are used in this guide:

Refer to "xxx" The cross-reference is within this guide.

Refer to YYY The cross-reference is not within this guide.

[ ] Indicates items displayed on the computer and

the printer control panel. Also indicates the title
of printed reports/lists from the printer.

< > Indicates items such as hard buttons and

indicators on the keyboard and printer.

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Overview

Supported Environment

This printer can be connected to a network through the Ethernet interface.

The printer supports multiple protocols. As a result, one printer can be
shared even from different network environments.

Supported OS and Environment

Connection Network

Port LPD Port 9100 EtherTalk

Protocol TCP/IP TCP/IP Apple Talk

OS Windows 95 x *1 x *1

Windows 98 x *1 x *1
Windows Me x *1 x *1
Windows NT 4.0 x
Windows 2000 x x
Windows XP x x
Windows Server

2003
UNIX x *2
Macintosh x *4 x *3

*1: When using Windows 95/98/Me, use OKI LPR.

*2: UNIX Filter are required to print PostScript data. UNIX Filter is

compatible with the OSs in Solaris, HPUX and Linux (Redhat, SuSE).

*3: Supports Mac OS 9.0 or later.

*4: Supports only Mac OS X.

Important

The EtherTalk port setting in this printer is disabled by default. To
use this port, enable the setting on the control panel.

x x

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Configuration

Introduction

The B6500 is a fast 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T network capable printer.

It supports major protocols such as TCP/IP and Ethertalk. This section
details configuring the printer's network interface and should be done prior
to configuring your computer.

Initial IP Address

The factory configuration is for the printer to obtain an IP address
automatically from your networks' DHCP server.

Use the printers' console to determine the printers' address.

1. Press the <MENU> button on the control panel.

2. Press the <
the first line of the display.

3. Press the <䊳> button to enter the Network menu.

4. Press the <
until the text "IP Address" is shown on the first line of the display.

5. Note the IP address shown on the second line of the display.

If your network does not have a DHCP server, the IP address will have to
be set manually.

Use the printers' console to manual set the printers' address.

1. Press the <MENU> button on the control panel.

2. Press the <
the first line of the display.

3. Press the <䊳> button to enter the Network menu.

4. Press the <
until the text "IP Address Set" is shown on the first line of the
display.

5. Press the <䊳> button to enter the submenu

6. Press the <
Manual, select manual. Press <SELECT> to save the selection

7. Press the <
until the text "IP Address" is shown on the first line of the display.

▼> button until the text "Network Menu" is shown on

▲> or <▼> buttons to move through the submenus

▼> button until the text "Network Menu" is shown on

▲> or <▼> buttons to move through the submenus

▲> or <▼> buttons to toggle between Automatic and

▲> or <▼> buttons to move through the submenus

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8. Press the <䊳> button to enter the submenu

9. The first set of numbers blinks. Press the <
scroll to the desired number. Press the <䊳> button to save the
current set of numbers and move to the next set. Repeat the
procedure for each set of numbers. When the last set of numbers
is set, press <SELECT> to save the IP address.

10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 to set the Subnet Mask.

11. Repeat steps 7 through 9 to set the Gateway Address.

▲> or <▼> buttons to

Printer Setup Using a Browser

If the printer is connected to the network using TCP/IP, its settings can be
configured using a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or FireFox.
Refer to the relevant manuals for details on how to launch and use the
browser.

Set the browsers address to the IP address found in the prior section.

B6500_NUG_1.jpg

The network addresses used in this manual are shown as examples only.
Use the address found in the prior section.

To apply configuration changes using a Web browser, select the
Administrator Login. You will be prompted for a username and password.
The username is [root] and the default password is the last six digits of the
Ethernet MAC address. The MAC address can be found on the Network
Summary page. Note that the password is case sensitive and letters
should be entered in upper case.

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The following explanation uses Windows XP and Internet Explore version

6.0 as an example to manually set the printers IP address.

1. Launch the Web browser

2. Select Administrator Login, enter the username and password.

3. Select the Network group.

4. Select the TCP/IP subgroup.

5. Select "Set IP Manually"

6. Configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway for the
printers' network interface. Once the new address is submitted to
the printer, the new address will have to be entered into the
browsers' address.

Most of the printers' configuration can be done through the browser
including setting the administrator password.

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Printing from a Windows Computer

Overview

This chapter provides guidelines on how to print over the network from
various Microsoft Windows platforms. There are numerous ways of printing
from Windows and the exact set-up will vary depending upon your
environment. There are also numerous versions of Windows, which can be
configured as either a client, server or both.

Although there are many variants of Windows, the principles of network
printing are the same. Microsoft provides on-line help with all of their
operating systems and this is a good reference point for the exact details
of each configuration option within Windows.

The network printer supports TCP/IP protocol that can be used in
conjunction with the Windows operating system.

B6500_NUG_3.jpg

Once the printer registered on the Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/
Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 computer is shared, you can also print
from Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me computers through this
printer.

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Installation of TCP/IP Protocol

There are a number of options available when printing using TCP/IP for
Windows. The following table lists the options:

Windows Version Method

Win 95/98/Me OKI LPR Utility
NT 4.0 OKI LPR Utility

1

Microsoft LPR

Windows 2000/ Windows XP OKI LPR Utility

Microsoft LPR

Port 9100

1

These functions are built into Windows and are displayed as options
when using the Add Printer Wizard.

Although there are some differences in configuration options between the
various Windows platforms, the procedure for printing using TCP/IP is the
same.

1. Ensure that the TCP/IP protocol has been installed in Windows. This
can be confirmed by checking the network settings from within the
Control Panel. If TCP/IP has not been installed refer to the section
below Installation of TCP/IP protocol.

2. If not already configured, a suitable IP address, Subnet Mask and
Gateway address should be configured. Please refer to the on-line
help if necessary. It is vital that the IP address entered is unique
and valid. Entering an incorrect IP address may cause severe
network problems. Please check the address with the network
administrator.

3. If your network environment uses domain names, DNS should be
enabled and configured on your system. However, this step is not
essential to enable network printing.

4. Restart the operating system.

1

1

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Windows 95/98/ME

1. Click the [Start] button, select [Settings] and then click [Control
Panel].

2. In the [Control Panel] double-click on the [Network] icon.

3. In the [Network] dialogue box click [Configuration Panel].

4. If the [Client for Microsoft Networks] is not listed, click [Add].

5. In the [Select Network Component Type] dialogue box, select
[Protocol] then click [Add].

6. In the [Select Network Protocol] dialogue box, select [Microsoft]
from the list of manufacturers, then select [TCP/IP] from the list of
network protocols, then click [OK].

7. The Windows installation CD-ROM may be required. Follow the
remaining dialogue box prompts.

Windows NT 4.0

1. Click [Start], select [Settings] and then click [Control Panel].

2. Double-click the [Network] icon.

3. In the Network dialogue box, click the [Protocols] tab.

4. If the [TCP/IP Protocol] is not listed, click [Add].

5. In the [Select Network Protocol] dialogue box, select [TCP/IP
Protocol] and click [OK].

6. The Windows NT installation CD-ROM may be required. Follow the
remaining dialogue box prompts.

Windows 2000

1. Click the [Start] button, select [Settings] and then click [Network
and Dial-up Connections].

2. Double-click the [Local Area Connection] icon. In the [Local Area
Connection Status] dialogue box, click [Properties].

3. In the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialogue box, click
[Install].

4. In the [Select Network Component Type] dialogue box, select
[Protocol] and click [Add].

5. In the [Select Network Protocol] dialogue box, select [TCP/IP
Protocol] and click [OK].

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6. Click [Close] button in the [Local Area Connection Properties]
dialogue box.

7. Click [Close] in the [Local Area Connection Status] dialogue box.

Windows XP

1. Click the [Start] button and select [Control Panel].

2. Select [Network and Internet Connection] and [Network
connection].

3. Double-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties] in the
[Location Area Connection Status] dialogue box.

4. If the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] is not listed, click [Install.].

5. In the [Select Network Component Type] dialogue box, select
[Protocol] then click [Add].

6. In the [Select Network Protocol] dialogue box, select [Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)] then click [OK].

7. The Windows XP installation CD-ROM may be required. Follow the
remaining dialogue box prompts.

Once the protocol has been installed and configured in Windows, the next
step is to configure the TCP/IP parameters in the network printer.

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Configuring as a Network Printer

Windows 95/98/Me

When printing using TCP/IP, the Oki LPR utility is the only option to use.
The following procedure should be used.

When installing the driver, ensure it is installed as a local printer and not
a network printer. Ensure the appropriate printer driver has been installed
in Windows.

Install the Oki LPR utility (“Installing the OKI LPR Utility” on page 21) of
this manual and add the printer installed earlier.

Windows NT 4.0

With Windows NT 4.0, you have two options for printing using TCP/IP.
They are:

>Oki LPR

> Microsoft LPR

In order to use Microsoft LPR, it must first be installed into your operating
system.

NT 4.0 requires administrator privileges.

Oki LPR

Please follow the procedure described in “Configuring as a Network

Printer”, “Windows 95/98/Me” on page 15.

Microsoft LPR

To install this port, the following needs to be carried out.

1. Select [Start], [Settings], [Control Panel] and then select
[Printers].

2. Select [Add Printer] Wizard.

3. Select [My Computer] and then [Next].

4. Select [Add Port].

5. Select [LPR Port] and then [OK].

6. In [Name or address of server providing lpd] type the host name or
IP address of the host for the printer you are adding.

7. In [Name of printer or print queue on that server] type the logical
printer name "lp" and then click [OK].

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8. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the LPR­compatible printer.

If the LPR port is not available, install the Microsoft TCP/IP Printing
Service.

Insert the printer driver for Windows NT4.0.

1. Select [Start].[Settings].[Control Panel] and then double click the
[Network] icon.

2. In the Network dialogue box, click the [Services] tab.

3. If [Microsoft TCP/IP Printing] is not listed, click [Add].

4. In the [Select Network Service] dialogue box, select [Microsoft
TCP/IP Printing] and click [OK].

5. The Windows NT installation CD-ROM may be required. Follow the
remaining dialogue box prompts.

Windows 2000

Windows 2000 requires administrator privileges.

With Windows 2000, there are four options for printing using TCP/IP.

>Oki LPR

> Microsoft LPR

> Port 9100

>IPP

In order to use Microsoft LPR, it must first be installed on your system.

OKI LPR

Please follow the procedure described in “Configuring as a Network

Printer”, “Windows 95/98/Me” on page 15.

Microsoft LPR

To install this port, the following needs to be carried out:

1. Select [Start], [Settings], [Control Panel and Printers].

2. Open the [Printers] folder.

3. Double-click [Add Printer] and then select [Next].

4. Select [Local Printer], clear the [Automatically detect my printer]
check box, and then select [Next].

5. Select [Create a new port] and then [LPR Port].

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6. Select [Next] and then provide the following information:

In [Name or address of server providing LPD] enter the host name
or Internet Protocol (IP) address of the host for the printer you are
adding.

In [Name of printer or print queue on that server] type lp.

Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the TCP/IP
printer.

Port 9100

1. Select [Start].[Settings].[Control Panel].

2. Open the [Printers] folder.

3. Double-click [Add Printer] and then select [Next].

4. Select [Local Printer], clear the [Automatically detect my printer]
check box and then click [Next].

5. Select [Create a New Port] and select [ Standard TCP/IP Port].

6. Select [Next].

7. The [Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] will
appear.

8. Select [Next] and provide the following information. Enter [Printer
name] or IP address, for example: 172.168.1.31. If the above IP
address is entered, the Port Name will default to IP_172.168.1.31.

9. Select [Next]. Additional port information will be required.

10. Under [Device Type], select [Custom] then [Settings].

11. Ensure [Protocol] is set to [Raw].

12. Ensure [Port Number] is 9100 and [SNMP Status Enabled] is
deselected.

13. Select [OK].

14. Select [Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the
printer.]

Windows XP

Windows XP requires administrator privileges.

With Windows XP, there are four options for printing using TCP/IP.

>Oki LPR

> Microsoft LPR

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> Port 9100

>IPP

In order to use Microsoft LPR, it must first be installed on your system.

OKI LPR

Please follow the procedure described in “Configuring as a Network

Printer”, “Windows 95/98/Me” on page 15.

Microsoft LPR

To install this port, the following needs to be carried out:

1. Select [Start].[Settings].[Control Panel].[Printers and Other
Hardware].

2. Select [Printers and Faxes].

3. Click [Add Printer], then select [Next].

4. Select [Local printer attached to this computer], clear the
[Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer] check
box, and then click [Next].

5. Select [Create a New Port] and [Type Standard TCP/IP Port].

6. Click [Next].

7. [Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard]
appears.

8. Click [Next] and provide the following information. Enter [Printer
name or IP address], for example: 172.168.1.31. If the above IP
address is entered, the Port Name will default to IP_172.168.1.31.

9. Click [Next]. [Additional Port Information Required] displayed.

10. Under [Device Type], select [Custom] then [Settings].

11. Ensure [Protocol] is set to [LPR].

12. Ensure [Queue Name] is lp and [SNMP Status Enabled] is
deselected.

13. Click [OK].

14. Follow on screen instructions to finish installing the printer.

Port 9100

1. Select [Start].[Settings].[Control Panel].[Printers and Other
Hardware].

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