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Network print server
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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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Network print server
Overview
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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