Oki lan 7100e+ User Manual

User’s Guide
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Contents
Overview
Introduction .................................................................5
Components ........................................................................... 5
Network print server .............................................................5
Adapter Card ........................................................................ 5
Software Utilities CD-ROM .................................................5
OKIVIEW 32...................................................................... 5
Network Print Driver ..........................................................5
OKI Print Monitor Utility ..................................................6
HP JetAdmin and Web JetAdmin Support .............................6
Network print server Installation ............................ 7
Network Print Server Part Names ............................................9
Network Print Server Configuration ................... 11
Setting Up the Network Print Server Using OKIVIEW 32 ...11 Setting Up the Network Print ServerUsing the Front Panel
(LCD Display) .....................................................................14
IP Address Setup .................................................................14
Printing a Configuration Page from the fax machine Front
Panel .................................................................................14
Using the Network print server Web Page............................ 15
Settings ..............................................................................17
Network Connection .......................................................17
TCP/IP Settings ............................................................... 17
NetWare Settings ............................................................. 17
NetBEUI Settings ............................................................ 18
EtherTalk Settings ...........................................................18
SNMP Settings .................................................................19
Printer Menu ....................................................................19
Connecting Using TCP/IP ....................................................19
Connecting One Printer and One Computer ................... 20
Using Telnet ......................................................................... 20
Settings ............................................................................21
Main screen ..................................................................... 21
TCP/IP setup screen .........................................................22
SNMP setup screen .......................................................... 22
NetWare setup screen .......................................................23
NetWare print server mode setup screen ..........................23
NetWare remote printer mode setup screen .....................24
EtherTalk setup screen .....................................................24
Printer port setup screen ..................................................24
Printer trap setup screen................................................... 25
Resetting the fax machine .................................................25
Windows Printing .................................................... 26
Overview .............................................................................. 26
Add Printer Driver ................................................................26
Network Print Server Setup for Windows .............................27
Add the LPR Port.................................................................. 31
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Pop-Up Monitor ................................................................... 33
Task Tray ............................................................................33
Printer Selection .................................................................33
Monitor Screen .................................................................. 34
Setup Dialog ......................................................................35
Status Monitoring ..............................................................35
Pop-Up Conditions ..........................................................36
Display ...............................................................................36
Novell NetWare ....................................................... 38
Introduction ..........................................................................38
About NetWare .....................................................................38
Print Server Mode ............................................................38
Remote Printer Mode ...................................................... 38
Bindery Printing ...................................................................39
Setting up the Network Print Server Using OKIVIEW 32 .39
Verifying that the Printer is Connected .............................40
Novell Directory Services (NDS).......................................... 40
Setting up the Network Print Server using OKIVIEW 32 ..40
Setting up the Clients ........................................................42
Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) ............................42
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 43
Problems printing via TCP/IP in a Microsoft Windows
Environment ........................................................................43
The fax machine cannot find the network print server .....43
The fax machine does not print via lpr or ftp .................... 43
User name in banner page ..................................................44
Problems printing via NetWare ............................................44
The fax machine cannot find the network print server ......44
The fax machine is recognized by utility but cannot
establish connection with NetWare server ........................45
Fax machine does not print ...............................................45
Problems printing self diagnostics test and configuration ..46
Fax machine does not print................................................ 46
NG printed in self-diagnostics test results .........................46
If the ROM check or RAM check result is NG (no good).46
If the EEPROM check result is NG. ................................. 46
If NIC Check is marked with NG. ....................................46
If the fax machine prints a different network format from
that of the network to which it is connected. .................46
Network print server Status Lights .......................................47
Specifications ............................................................ 48
Index .......................................................................... 49
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Introduction

Overview
The OKILAN 7100e+ Network Print Server enables Ethernet network users to use an OKIFAX 5700/5900 Series fax machine (OKIFAX 5700, 5750, 5780, 5900, 5950, and 5980) as a network printer. In this environment, you can print documents from the fax machine even while sending faxes.
The Network print server enables you to use the fax machine as an Ethernet network printer only. To use the PC scan and fax capabilities of the fax machine, you must connect the machine directly to your computerís parallel port and use MFP software. For more information , contact your authorized OKI dealer.

Components

Adapter Card

The Adapter Card provides the proper hardware interface between the Network print server and the fax machine.

Software Utilities CD-ROM

The Software Utilities CD-ROM includes the following software:

OKIVIEW 32

The OKIVIEW 32 Utility provides a simple, quick way of configuring and maintaining Oki network printers on a Novell network. The main screen contains the OKIVIEW Printer List of network printers. The main screen also provides the starting point to select and manage print devices from Windows 95, 98 and NT workstations on the network.
Your Network Print Server kit includes the following components:

Network print server

This card enables you to use the fax machine as an Ethernet network printer.

Network Print Driver

The Network Print Driver enables network printing from your fax machine.
The Network Print Driver supports only network printing. Network faxing is not supported. You can
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print and fax locally through the parallel port
using a print driver supplied with OKI MFP software.
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OKI Print Monitor Utility

The OKI Print Monitor Utility enables printing from a Windows 95, 98 or NT server. OKI Print Monitor provides you with bi-directional communication over a network.

HP JetAdmin and Web JetAdmin Support

While Hewlett-Packardís JetAdmin or Web JetAdmin may detect the Network print server card in the network, you may experience unexpected results. Use the methods described in the following sections to modify or fine tune the print server.
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Installation
After opening the package, check that you have all the parts listed below.
Network Print Server
Adapter Card
Mounting screws (2)
Network print server Software Utilities CD-ROM
1 Remove the fax machineís rear cover (1), rear plate (2), and
the two dummy plates (3).
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2 Connect the Network print server (4) to the adapter card
(5), then mount into the fax machine.
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3 Re-attach the rear plate:
a. Attach the rear plate, and fasten it with two screws (7). b. Fasten the adapter card with two screws (8). c. Fasten the Network print server with two screws (9).
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4 Re-attach the rear cover, and fasten it with two screws.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch the left parallel cable
clamp.

Network Print Server Part Names

100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Connector
This should be connected using a twisted pair cable. Switching between 100BASETX and 10BASE-T is
automatic.
STAT Light (red LED)
Flashes when the network print server receives data. If the network print server detects an abnormality, the STAT light performs one of the following:
Flashes at fixed intervals Stays on Stays off.
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LINK 100M Light (green LED, center)
Lights when the network print server is connected using 100BASE-TX.
LINK 10M Light (green LED, near cable)
Lights when the network print server is connected using 10BASE-T.
See the Troubleshooting section in this guide for more details.
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Network Print Server Configuration

Overview
This section contains instructions and information on how to configure your network print server. It also explains how to set up your host computer to print to the network print server using the TCP/IP protocol.
You can set up a network print server connected to the network from any PC on the same network. The procedures are described below.

Setting Up the Network Print Server Using OKIVIEW 32

1 Insert the network print server Software Utilities CD-ROM
into your CD-ROM drive and run install.exe from the CD­ROM. The installer screen displays.
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2 Click OKIVIEW 32. Follow the installation instructions. The following is a summary of OKIVIEW 32ís features. For
more details, see the OKIVIEW on-line Help.
OKIVIEW 32 Printer Panel
The Printer Panel (shown above) is the OKIVIEW 32 main display. The display is divided into two smaller panels: the Printer Filters Panel and the Printer Information Panel. The Printer Information Panel, on the right hand side of the main display, shows a list of all the printers currently available for status and configuration. Printer name and status information appears to the right of the printer icon.
OKIVIEW 32 Printer Properties Menu
The Printer Properties menu allows you to get detailed status information and to configure printers. To enter the Printer Properties menu:
1 Select a printer on the Printer Information Panel. 2 From the Printer menu, click Printer Properties, or click the
Printer Properties icon, or double-click the selected
printer.
You can access configuration and status information from the following Printer Properties tabs:
Status
The Status tab provides descriptive information about the printer, as well as its online/offline status and the actual status text displayed on the printerís LCD display.
Network Properties
The Network Properties tab allows the user to configure network protocols, network frames, SNMP traps events and destination addresses. Information includes:
Protocols
- TCP/IP
- NetWare
- EtherTalk (not supported by Network print server)
Frame Types
SNMP Traps
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Novell Configuration
Novell Client for Windows 95/98 or Windows NT/2000
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must be pre-installed on the administratorís computer.
The Novell Configuration screen is reached from the Printer Properties menu. This screen allows you to configure Novell NetWare without accessing standard DOS-based NetWare utilities such as Pconsole.
The Novell Configuration screen is separated into two panels:
Novell List Panel
This panel displays the following information:
QueueServer/PServer in bindery mode
QueueServer/PServer in NDS mode
Remote Printer/NPrinter mode
Novell Information Panel
This panel allows you to change the settings displayed in the Novell List Panel.
Changing the Printerís Name and Location 1 Select a printer on the Printer Information Panel. 2 From the Printer menu, click Printer Properties. 3 Change the text in the name and location fields. 4 Click OK.
OKIVIEW 32 Discovery Preferences
This screen allows you to customize these settings:
· Network Protocols- sets which protocol (TCP/IP or
NetWare) is used to discover a network printer.
· TCP/IP Subnets-allows you to search one or more subnets
to discover a network printer.
· IPX/SPX Segments-allows you to search one or more
NetWare segments to discover a network printer.
· Printer Refresh Polling Interval-sets the rate at which the
network print server polls the network for new print jobs.
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Setting Up the Network Print ServerUsing the Front Panel (LCD Display)

You can configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway address for the network print server from the fax machineís front panel. The front panel procedure is described below.
back, then re-enter the desired number. Press Enter to register the value.
If an IP address octet is less than three digits, use the
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shift arrow key to move to the next octet.
5 Repeat step 4 for 84:SUBNET MASK and 85:DEFAULT
GATEWAY.
6 Press MENU/EXIT.

IP Address Setup

When printing with a NetWare server, the IP Address
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configuration may not be necessary if Novellís IPX/SPX protocol is used, since there will be auto-discovery of the print server.
The network print server automatically uses DHCP to discover the IP address if your network has a DHCP server running. If not, check with your network administrator for the correct IP address, subnet mask and default gateway values to use.
1 At the fax machineís front panel, press the MENU key. 2 Using the arrow keys, select 10:SETUP, then press Enter. 3 Using the arrow keys, select 7:LAN OPTIONS, then press
Enter.
4 Using the arrow keys, select 83:IP ADDRESS, then press
Enter. Type in the correct IP address using the numeric
keypad. To correct an entry, press the ìleftî key to move
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The fax machine takes 5 seconds to reconfigure
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after pressing the MENU/EXIT key. Do not turn the machine off during this period. If you select another setting during the configuration period, ìFUNC. NOT AVAIL.î displays.

Printing a Configuration Page from the fax machine Front Panel

1 At the fax machine front panel, press the MENU key. 2 Use the arrow keys to select 8:REPORT PRINT, then
press Enter, then move the cursor to 9:NIC CONFIGURATION.
3 Press ENTER.
The configuration page prints.
4 Press Menu/Exit to clear the menu.

Using the Network print server Web Page

If you are connected to a network with TCP/IP, you can set up the network print server menu using web browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. For browser installation and operation, see the documentation for each browser. The requirements for accessing the Network print server Web page are:
· Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver. 3.0 or later
· Netscape Navigator Ver. 3.0 or later
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