Planet Technology FPS-5P-M, FPS-2PUWG, FPS-5P-S, FPS-2PUW, FPS-1UA User Manual

Print Server

User’s Manual

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Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET Print Server Model: FPS-5P-S, FPS-5P-M, FPS-1UA, FPS-2PUW, and FPS-2PUWG

Rev: 1.0 (April. 2004) Part No. EM-PSV8

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

Features...........................................................................................................1

Safety Instructions............................................................................................2

Package Contents............................................................................................3

Models..............................................................................................................3

LED Indicators..................................................................................................8

DIP Switch Table............................................................................................10

Diagnostic Push Button..................................................................................10

Chapter 2 LAN Installation 11

Procedure.......................................................................................................11

Chapter 3 Print Server Configuration 13

Overview.........................................................................................................13

Other configure method for Print Server.......................................................13

Chapter 4 Client PC Configuration 15

Overview.........................................................................................................15

Wireless Settings for client PCs.....................................................................15

Printing Methods.............................................................................................16

Windows Peer-to-Peer Print Driver................................................................18

Windows SMB Printing...................................................................................25

Windows with Server-based Print Queues.....................................................27

Windows using NDPS....................................................................................28

Macintosh (AppleTalk)....................................................................................29

Chapter 5 Bi-Admin Management Utility 32

Requirements.................................................................................................32

Installation......................................................................................................32

Operation........................................................................................................33

Chapter 6 Web Interface Setup 40

Overview.........................................................................................................40

Preparation.....................................................................................................40

Connecting to the Print Server.......................................................................41

Configuration Screens....................................................................................41

Chapter 7 Special Features 51

Overview.........................................................................................................51

Internet Printing Protocol (IPP).......................................................................51

Internet Mail Printing......................................................................................56

Printing through the Internet...........................................................................60

SNMP.............................................................................................................61

Wireless Configuration...................................................................................62

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 67

Overview.........................................................................................................67

Hardware & LAN Problems............................................................................67

AppleTalk (Macintosh)....................................................................................68

Novell NetWare..............................................................................................71

Windows Printing Problems...........................................................................72

Appendix A Specifications 76

General Specifications...................................................................................76

Protocol Support.............................................................................................79

Feature Support..............................................................................................79

Regulatory Approvals.....................................................................................80

Appendix B Network Server Configuration 81

Windows NT Server.......................................................................................81

Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003.............................................................84

Novell NetWare..............................................................................................84

Unix Systems..................................................................................................89

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of your Print Server's features.

Features

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Print Server. This device was designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. It is packed with features, including:

Ø Versatility. The Print Server supports many protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service

Message Block), Apple EtherTalk, NetBEUI and NetWare (depend on different model). It features one or two Ethernet interface ports and operating system support includes Unix, Novell, and Microsoft Windows.

Ø Easy Installation. The Print Server makes adding printers or plotters to your

network simple. Depending on your model, it will support 10 Base-T, 100 Base-TX or IEEE802.11b/g. The auto-sensing feature on the connect interface means that there is no need to set jumpers or perform software configuration to select the network interface used.

Ø Easy Setup. A number of utility programs are supplied to simplify setup. For

Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 users, the Bi-Admin program makes it easy to configure the Print Server for a variety of network and server configurations.

Ø Web-based Interface. The Web-based interface provides an easy method of

configuration in TCP/IP networks.

Ø Compact Size. This allows the Print Server to be used even where space is

limited.

Ø 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.

Ø 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.

Ø Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support. The Print Servers can act as 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.

See the "Protocol Support" and "Feature Support" tables in Appendix A for details of which models support the different features.

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Safety Instructions

For your own safety, and to protect your Print Server, please observe the following safety advice.

1. Unplug this device from its power source before cleaning. Use only a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

2. Avoid using this product near water. Exposure to water poses an electric-shock hazard.

3. Do not place the Print Server on an unstable surface. The device may fall causing serious damage to the device.

4. This device should only be used with the power supply type specified on the marking label. If you are not sure of type of your local power supply, consult your dealer or the local power company.

5. Do not pinch, crimp or otherwise damage the power cord. If exposed to foot traffic, ensures that the cable is properly shielded and does not pose a tripping hazard.

6. If using an extension cord, makes sure the total ampere rating of the products using the cord does not exceed the extension cord's ampere rating.

7. Do not attempt to service this device, as opening or removing casing may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

8. The Print Server should be serviced by qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• The power cord is damaged or frayed.

• Liquid has been spilled onto the product.

• The product has been exposed to rain or water.

• The product does not operate normally in accordance with the operating in-

structions.

• The device has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.

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Paral

Port

Package Contents

You should find the following items packaged with your Print Server. If any items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.

• The Print Server

• Power Adapter

• One CD-ROM containing all support programs, drivers and this manual

• Quick Install Guide

Models

This manual covers the following Print Server models. Details of the LEDs and DIP Switches are in this Chapter. Further details of each model are contained in Appendix A - Specifications.

FPS-5P-S Fast Print Server

41 Parallel Port 410/100Base-TX

Red Error LED

Green Status LED

10/100BaseT Link LED

12V Power

10/100BaseT Connector

DIP Switches

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Parallel

FPS-5P-M Fast Print Server

43 Parallel Ports 410/100Base-TX

Parallel Port 3

Parallel Port 2

Red Error LED

Green Status LED

Port 1

Reset Button

12V Power

10/100BaseT Connector

10/100BaseT LED

DIP Switches

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FPS-2PUW Print Server

41 USB Printer Port 41 Parallel Printer Port 4IEEE 802.11b Wireless Station 410/100Base-TX

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FPS-1UA Print Server

41 USB Printer Port 410/100Base-TX

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FPS-2PUWG Print Server

41 USB Printer Port 41 Parallel Printer Port 4IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless Station 410/100Base-TX

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LED Indicators

LEDs - FPS-5P-S, FPS-5P-M

FPS-5P-S and FPS-5P-M have two LED indicators on the top. The Status/Error LED is orange or red. The Power/Link indicator LED is green. The LED indicator modes are described in the following table.

Green LED Red/Orange LED Status Description

Off Off No power. On On Hardware error. Flashing Flashing Firmware upgrade in progress. On Off Normal operation - idle. Flashing Off Normal operation - transmitting or

receiving packets from the network.

LEDs - FPS-2PUW

FPS-2PUW has 4 additional LED indicators as follows:

LED Description LAN Off - Idle

Flashing - Transmitting or receiving data through the LAN.

WLAN Off - Idle

Flashing - Transmitting or receiving data through the Wire-

less LAN.

ACT Off - Printserver is not power on

Flashing - Printserver is working

ERR Off – Printer is working fine

On - For FPS-2PUW. The printserver is resetting.

LEDs - FPS-1UA

FPS-1UA has 2 additional LED indicators as follows:

LED Description PWR Off - Printserver is not power on

Flashing - Printserver is working

USB Off – Printer is working fine

Flashing - No printer connected to the USB port

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LEDs - FPS-2PUWG

FPS-2PUWG has 5 additional LED indicators as follows:

LED Description STATUS On - Device power on

Off - Device power off

LAN

WLAN

On - LAN port is connected Off - LAN port is not connected

Flashing - Packets are transmitting or receiving On - WLAN port is connected

Off - WLAN port is not connected Flashing - Packets are transmitting or receiving

On - Parallel port is connected Off - Parallel port is not connected

Flashing - Packets are transmitting or receiving

On - USB port is connected Off - USB port is not connected

Flashing - Packets are transmitting or receiving

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DIP Switch Table

Some models are fitted with DIP switches.

• The default position for all switches is UP.

• Normally, there is no need to change the settings of the DIP switches.

• The purpose of these switches is described in the following tables. Any other pos-

sible settings are reserved, and should not be used.

Print Servers (FPS-5P-M, FPS-5P-S)

SW1 SW2 SW3 Description

UP - - Auto select LAN connection (Default)

Switches 2 and 3 have no effect Down Down Down 10Base-T - Half Duplex Down Down UP 10Base-T - Full Duplex Down UP Down 100Base-TX - Half Duplex Down UP UP 100Base-TX - Full Duplex

Diagnostic Push Button

Print Server FPS-1UA/FPS-2PUW/FPS-2PUWG are 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.

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Chapter 2

LAN Installation

This chapter describes how to install the Print Server in your Local Area Network.

Procedure

Before use

• Make sure the printer you used is not a GDI (Graphical Device Interface) printer. Printserver is not support GDI interface. If connect the GDI printer to printserver, it will work incorrectly. You can refer to the PDF file in GDI Printer folder of the CDROM. There have list some printers that designed with GDI interface. We are afraid the printer is a new one that is not included in this PDF file. So please check to the printer manufacturer for ensure the printer work interface before you buy the printer.

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 as SCxxxxxx. This name also represents its MAC address. For example, SC123456 shows its MAC address as 00-c0-02-12-34-56. Record this name; it may be needed during configuration.

2. Connect the Printer or Printers

Connect the printer or plotter to the Print Server's printer port(s), as appropriate:

• USB Ports - Use the USB cable supplied with your printer to connect the printer to the Print Server's USB port

• Parallel Ports - Use standard Parallel port cables to connect the printer to the parallel port on the Print Server. Parallel printer cables should be less than 3 meters long.

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.

On FPS-2PUW and FPS-2PUWG, connecting the LAN cable will disable the Wireless interface, because the default "Infrastructure mode" wireless setting can NOT be used with the LAN interface.

To use both the LAN and Wireless interfaces, the Wireless mode must be set to "Ad-hoc".

After configuration, the LAN interface can be disconnected if not required.

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LAN Installation

4. Power Up

Plug in the power adapter cable and power up. Start-up will take only a few seconds.

Use only the Power Supply unit provided with the device. Power Supply units for different models are not interchangeable.

5. Check the LEDs

For FPS-5P-x

• 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 10Base-T and 100Base-TX, check the 10/100Base-TX link LED or LEDs next to the LAN connection. If the Auto-Negotiation fail, the LED (or both LEDs, if there are 2) will be off. In this case, set the DIP switches to suit your LAN, as described in the DIP Switch Table in Chapter 1.

For FPS-2PUW

• After plug power adapter to printserver, PWR LED will light on.

• If printserver has connected to a hub or switch and power on, LAN LED will blink.

If the auto-negotiation fails, the LED will be off.

• If printserver is working with Wireless interface, WLAN LED will be blink.

• When the printserver is sending data to your printer, the ACT LED will blink.

For FPS-1UA

• After plug power adapter to printserver, PWR LED will light on.

• If printserver has connect to hub or switch, PWR LED will start flashing. If the

auto-negotiation fails, the LED will keep light on.

• After printserver connected to LAN. If you don’t connect printer to printserver yet, USB LED will be flashing.

For FPS-2PUWG

• After plug power adapter to printserver, PWR LED will light on.

• If printserver has connected to a hub or switch and power on, LAN LED will blink.

If the auto-negotiation fails, the LED will be off.

• If printserver is working with Wireless interface, WLAN LED will be blink.

• When the printserver is sending data to your printer, the P1/P2 LED will blink.

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Chapter 3

Print Server Configuration

This chapter provides an overview of the configuration process.

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.

• When you first time install your printserver to your LAN. We will suggest you install utility “Bi-Admin” to configure your PrintServer in Windows. It can provide an advance and complete configuration for your printserver. See Chapter 5 for details on using Bi-Admin.

• If you have installed NetBEUI protocol in your network, you don’t need to config- ure the printserver. You can select NetBEUI protocol in Peer-To-Peer driver installation to let your PC attach to the PrintServer to print, through NetBEUI protocol.

• PCs wishing to use the printer attached to the Print Server always require configuration. See Chapter 4- Client Configuration for details.

• If using a NetWare Server (V3, 4, or 5 in "compatibility" mode):

• For configuration and management, the Bi-Admin program (detailed in Chap-

ter 5 – Bi-Admin Management Utility) is recommended.

• If using NDPS, refer to Appendix B - Network Server Configuration.

• If you wish to use a queue-based printing system using Windows NT

Server/Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 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 PCs can print directly to the Print Server by installing the Peer-to-peer Print Driver in Driver/PTP20 folder on the CD-ROM.

• AppleTalk is also supported, and normally no configuration of the Print Server is required. See the Macintosh section of Chapter 4 for details of client configuration.

Other configure method for Print Server

If you do not have a Windows 32 platform available, use one of the following methods to configure the Print Server.

Web Browser Only available on FPS Series. See Chapter 6 - Web Interface

Setup for details.

FTP

Using this method, the configuration file is downloaded from the Print Server, edited, then sent back. No software needs to be installed.

See the UNIX manual for details. The Unix manual is on the CDROM, in the Manual\Unix folder.

Note: FPS-2PUW, FPS-2PUWG and FPS-1UA do not support FTP to download the configuration file.

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WPConfig

PSConfig

Quickset

This program requires Windows 3.1, and the IPX/SPX protocol. This program is on the CD-ROM, in the Utilities\WPConfig

folder. Instructions for using the program are in a sub-folder of the Manual folder on the CD-ROM.

Menu-based DOS program, intended only to configure the Print Server for use with NetWare V2, 3 and 4.

This program is on the CD-ROM, in the Utilities\DOS folder. Instructions for using the program are in a sub-folder of the Man- ual folder on the CD-ROM.

Command-line DOS program, intended only to configure the Print Server for use with NetWare V2, 3 and 4. This program also has a limited ability to configure the NetWare Server itself.

This program is on the CD-ROM, in the Utilities\DOS folder. Instructions for using the program are in a sub-folder of the Man- ual folder on the CD-ROM.

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Chapter 4

Client PC Configuration

The chapter details the client configuration required on LAN clients to use the printer or printers attached to the Print Server.

Overview

Before performing client configuration, the following conditions must be met:

• Print Server must be installed on your network.

• Print Server must be configured (refer to Chapter 3).

• Both the Print Server and the attached printer must be powered ON.

• If the client PC uses a Wireless connection to communicate with the Print Server,

the PC's wireless settings must be correct, as described below.

Wireless Settings for client PCs

The FPS-2PUW / FPS-2PUWG incorporate Wireless Stations for IEEE 802.11b/g devices. This section is only relevant to users of the FPS-2PUW and FPS-2PUWG.

To print to the FPS-2PUW or FPS-2PUWG, Wireless stations must ensure that the following Wireless Settings are correct.

Ad-hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode SSID

Channel

WEP Settings

To change these settings on your PC, use the software provided with your Wireless card.

Must match the other Wireless stations, unless the SSID is null or "any".

If its SSID is null or "any", a Wireless station can join any Ad-hoc group.

Should match the other Wireless stations.

However, when joining an existing ad-hoc group, a Wireless station must use the Channel in use, rather than its own Channel.

Must match the other Wireless stations.

Must match the Access Point.

Access Point sets the Channel used.

Wireless stations automatically locate the correct channel.

Must match the Access Point.

If your PC's wireless settings are not correct, you will not be able to print to the FPS2PUW or FPS-2PUWG via the Wireless connection.

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Printing Methods

The Print Server supports a number of printing methods:

• Peer-to-Peer Print Driver is installed by running setup.exe in the CD-ROM Driver/PTP20 folder. The print jobs are stored (queued) on your PC, and sent to the Print Server when it is available.

• Server-based Print Queue means that all print jobs are stored (queued) on the Network Server (e.g. NetWare, Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003) 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.

• Windows SMB printing is a Microsoft standard for using a "Network Printer". No additional software needs to be installed on your Windows PC, and printing from MS-DOS programs is supported. However, because the Print Server cannot store files, large print jobs may cause problems.

• AppleTalk is also supported, and normally no configuration of the Print Server is required. See the Macintosh section of this chapter for details of client configuration.

Which printing method should I use?

• If using Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP or Server 2003, the easiest method is to install the Peer-to-peer Print Driver on the CD-ROM.

• If using Windows, and you need to print from MS-DOS programs, or you don't wish to install additional software, use SMB. However, SMB is not suitable for large, complex documents, so if you need this as well as MS-DOS printing, you should install BOTH the Peer-to-peer Print Driver and SMB printing. MS-DOS programs can use the SMB printer, Windows programs should use the Peer-to-peer Print Driver.

• If your LAN has Network Servers (e.g. Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP Server, Windows Serer 2003 and NetWare) 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 direc- tory.

• Macintosh users - refer to the Macintosh section of this chapter.

Checking your Network Protocols (Windows)

Your PC must have EITHER the TCP/IP or NetBEUI protocols installed.

• If using the Peer-to-peer Print Driver, the installation program will check this for you.

• If using Windows SMB Printing, you must check manually, as described below.

(This is for Windows 95 only. All later versions of Windows have TCP/IP installed by default.)

1. Select the Settings - Control Panel - Network option on the Start Menu. You should see a screen like the one following:

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Figure 1: Network Configuration

• The top line in the list (NetBEUI -> PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter) indicates that

the NetBEUI protocol is installed on this PC. Your PC will show the name of the your Network card rather than "PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter".

• The highlighted line (TCP/IP -> PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter) indicates that

TCP/IP is installed. Your PC 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 en-

vironment, TCP/IP may require further configuration.

3. If either protocol is already installed, proceed with installation.

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Windows Peer-to-Peer Print Driver

With this printing method, print jobs are stored (queued) on your PC, and then sent to the Print Server when it is available.

Install Peer-To-Peer Print Driver

Before performing the following procedure, the Print Server must be installed on your LAN, and configured as described in Chapter 3. Both the Print Server and the attached printer should be powered ON.

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. Please run SETUP.EXE in

Driver\PTP20 folder on CD-ROM by clicking on Start, Run, and enter D:\Driver\PTP20\Setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Click

OK.

2. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. (Refer to the Windows section of Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting if there is a problem with the installation.)

3. The Print Driver Setup will then run.

4. When prompt for printing redirector, please select the desired protocol to install and click Next.

5. If select “TCP/IP protocol”, the Select Components window appears. If your computer is the network administrator’s computer and you like to configure the print server’s IP address through easily to use SetBox utility, check “Install SetBox program (System Administrator only). Otherwise, select the default, Install Print Server Driver. Click Next.

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6. Accept the default Program Folder. Click Next. The Setup windows will appear as the files are copied to your computer.

7. The installation will be stopped in 95% for a few seconds and a screen like the following will be displayed.

• Click Browse. The Configure screen will search all the Print Server in your

LAN.

• Select the Print Server you want to use in the Print Server list.

Note: You can find the print server’s default name in the back panel as SCxxxxxx. It also represents the print server’s MAC address. For example, SC123456 shows its MAC address: 00-c0-02-12-34-56.

• If you are using 3 ports Print Server, you can click “Select Device Port” to se-

lect the port which your printer connect to.

• Press “OK” to finish the installation. Note: If the “Configure PrintServer” screen is not displayed, Press “Alt” + “Tab” to

show it.

Figure 2: Printer Port Setup (Peer-to-peer Print Driver)

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If your Print Server is not listed:

• Check that both the Print Server and the printer are properly connected, and powered on.

• Check that the Print Server has been configured.

• If using TCP/IP, try installing the NetBEUI protocol. See the earlier

section Checking your Network Protocols for details. Then uninstall and re-install the Peer-to-peer Print Driver.

8. Now you can find the new printer port when you want to change the printer to other printer port and select the new port to work.

Configure the Printer port

After installing the Peer-to-Peer Print Driver, install the Windows printer driver for each printer(s) attached to the PrintServer.

1. Click on Start => Settings => Printers.

2. If no printers are installed, install the printer driver(s) per the directions from the

printer’s manufacturer, as if the printer is a “local” printer attached directly to the PC.

3. After the printer driver has been installed, click on Start => Settings => Printers.

Locate the printer you want to attach to the PrintServer, which appears as an icon in the Printers folder, and right-click on it.

4. Click on Properties.

5. When the Properties window appears,

w For Windows 95, 98 and Me, choose the Details tab. Click on the Add Port

button.

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w For Windows NT, 2000, XP and Server 2003, click on Ports and then Add

Port.

6. When the Add Port window appears,

w For Windows 95, 98 and Me, select Other and then PrintServer under the

listed ports to add. Click OK.

w For Windows NT, 2000, XP and Server 2003, select PrintServer and click on

New Port.

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7. The Configure PrintServer window appears, shown below.

8. Click on Browse and choose from the list that appears.

It may take a few seconds for the list to appear. If you have multiple PrintServers on your network, be sure to pick the correct name and click OK.

9. Click on the Select Device Port button.

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10. If you are using PrintServer with more than one port, choose the PrintServer port

connected to the newly installed printer.

11. In the Configure PrintServer window, set the Retry interval, which determines

how many seconds, Windows waits before attempting to send a print job again if the PrintServer was busy.

12. If you want each print job to be identified with the user’s name, enable the banner.

If you need postscript printing for the banner, select the PostScript option. Be sure to enter the workgroup or username you want to appear on the banner.

13. When you finish, click OK. When the Printer Properties window reappears, click

Apply, then select the General tab. Click on Print Test Page. If the page prints, click OK in the Properties window and close all opened windows. Your PrintServer installation is now complete, and you can print as you do normally.

Note: For Multiple Port PrintServer, you must add a port each time you add a printer

to your PrintServer and each time you add an additional PrintServer to your network

Manage the Printing

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 facil- ity:

• 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, de-

pending 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.

Port Options

The options for the Peer-to-peer Print Driver are accessed via the Port Settings button.

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Use 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.

An example screen is shown below:

Figure 3: Port Settings (Peer-to-peer Driver)

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. The least number is 20 seconds.

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Windows SMB Printing

This method requires no additional software to be installed, but the NetBEUI protocol must be installed and enable on your PC. Use the following procedure to install the Print Server's printer as a Windows SMB network printer:

1. Double-click the Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places) 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 PC, 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.

Figure 4: Network Neighborhood

Note: If you can not find the print server, right-click “Network Neighborhood” or “My Networks Places” icon and select “Search for Computer”. Input the Print

Server’s name for searching. You can find the print server’s default name in the

back panel as SCxxxxxx.

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.

Figure 5: Install SMB Printer

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.

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• Select the Printer Manufacturer and Model to match the printer connected to

this port on the Print Server, and complete the Wizard.

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 Print Driver instead.

Printing from Windows DOS mode

Windows can redirect print data from a parallel port on your PC (e.g. LPT1) to a network printer. This redirection is called "Capture Printer Port", and is useful for MSDOS programs. The MS-DOS program is configured to use LPT1 (parallel port 1 on the PC), but Windows "captures" the print data and sends it to the network printer.

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 shown in Figure 5 above.

This will result in a dialog like the following, where you can select the port on the PC to be captured. Normally, this will be LPT1 (parallel port 1 on the PC).

Figure 6: Capture Printer Port

The File menu in the Printers folder also has options for Capture Printer Port and End Capture.

Printing from pure MS-DOS program

If you are in pure DOS environment, please ensure you have attached to your server and ensure the server had enable TCP/IP printing.

WinNT: Please enable "TCP/IP printing" function, then you can entry your printserver parame-

ter to NT server.

Win2000:

In Printer, you can add a new TCP/IP port to work. Please follow the steps to add this port.

Press Add port => select "standard TCP/IP port" => press "New port" => press "Next" => entry your printserver IP address to "Printer name or IP address" => press "Next" => select "Custom" and press "Settings" button in Device type option => select protocol option to LPR and entry Queue name (L1) in LPR setting then press ok => press Next => press OK. Now you can use our printserver to print in Win2000 and share the printer to your network.

Then you can use this command to attach to server and catch the printserver. C:\>net use lpt1 \\WinNT (or Windows Server name)\HP6L (printer name) C:\>type ???.txt >lpt1 ♀(Ctrl+F)

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Windows with Server-based Print Queues

1. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard.

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 using NDPS

Before using NetWare NDPS (NetWare Distributed Printing Service), one or more NDPS Printer Agents must be created on the NetWare Server. See Appendix B for details of this procedure.

Also, on your workstation, ensure that:

• Novell IntranetWare Client v2.2 (or later) is installed on your PC.

• You have access to the Novell Printer Manager utility (e.g. Nwpmw32.exe).

Procedure

1. Start the Novell Printer Manager utility.

2. Select Printer - New from the menu, then click Add.

3. Select the required printer and click Install, then Close.

Figure 7: NDPS Manager - Client

4. The printer (e.g. Ser Printer in the example above) appears in the main Printer Manager window in the Name list, and is available for print jobs. Printer drivers are automatically downloaded from the server as required.

5. The printer will appear in your Windows printer list, and may be used from by 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. For advanced users, the PSTool program has been provided specifically for the Macintosh environment.

Software Requirements

System 7.x OS or newer.

AppleTalk Setup

1. Click the apple icon and choose Control Panel.

2. Click Network.

3. Ensure that EtherTalk is selected under AppleTalk Connection.

4. Click Chooser. The Chooser panel will open.

5. 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.

6. Select a Print Server from the printer list by clicking on the appropriate name. The Print Server′s name is recorded on a label on the bottom of the Print Server as "Server Name". This name consists of 8 digits and/or numbers.

7. Click on the Close box. 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 PC/Macintosh environment, you can use Bi-Admin to configure the Print Server. See Chapter 5 for details on installing and using Bi-Admin.

On the Mac, you can use SimpleText to edit the Print Server's CONFIG file and the supplied PSTool program to send it to the Print Server. The procedure is as follows:

1. Copy the following files from the Utility/Apple folder on the CD-ROM to an appropriate folder on your hard disk.

PSTool CONFIG.xxx Select the appropriate CONFIG file for your model as follows:

config.1p Single parallel port models config.3p Models with 3 parallel ports

2. Use Chooser to select the desired Print Server.

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3. Double click the CONFIG file, and edit it. The appropriate values for each line are described in the following section. The file should look like the example below, but may vary depending on your model.

Begin CMD 0001 Device Name: xxxxxxxx 3000 Apple Zone: * 3001 Printer Type (P1): LaserWriter 3002 Printer Type (P2) LaserWriter 3003 Printer Type (SP): LaserWriter 3004 Printer Type (P3) LaserWriter 3101 AP_PCOMM1: No 3102 AP_PCOMM2: No 3103 AP_PCOMM3: No 3104 AP_PCOMM4: No Serial Port Configuration 0030 Baud Rate: 9600 0031 Stop Bits: 1 0032 Parity: None 0033 Data Bits: 8 0034 Handshake: HARDWARE 9002

Do NOT modify the following lines:

beginCMD 9002:

4. Save the file.

5. Double click the icon for PSTool.

6. Click the Printer submenu and choose Download Postscript File. A panel will appear with a list of files.

7. Click the CONFIG file. Then click Download.

AppleTalk Settings

When editing the CONFIG file, only the parameter should be changed. The parameter is the last part of the line, after the colon (:). Ensure that you use only valid parameters.

0001 Device Name

3000 Apple Zone The default value "*" allows all AppleTalk zones to access the

Printer Type These are text fields, used to describe the printer driver used

The Device Name will initially be the Default Server Name. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. The Device Name can be changed, but the new name MUST NOT exceed 19 characters in length.

Print Server's printers. To restrict access to a particular zone, enter the zone name here

for each port. P1, P2, P3 refer to the parallel ports, while SP refers to the Serial Port The name can be up to 19 characters

long. AP_PCOMMn Values for n 1 = parallel port 1

These settings determine whether the port uses ASCII or Bi-

nary Communication Protocol. Enter NO for ASCII or YES for

Binary.

• Binary communication is twice as fast as ASCII.

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2 = parallel port 2 3 = serial port 4 = parallel port 3

• ASCII communication is more reliable.

• The computer, Print Server and printer MUST all be con-

figured to use the SAME protocol. Check your printer manual for details of printer configuration, and use the Print menu to configure your computer, so that they use the same settings as the Print Server.

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Chapter 5

Bi-Admin Management Utility

This chapter describes the installation and operation of the Bi-Admin Configuration & Management program.

Requirements

This program requires:

• Windows 95, Windows 98 or Me

• Windows NT 3.51, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, XP or Server 2003

Additional Recommendations:

• Screen resolution of 800 * 600 or greater.

• If using Novell NetWare, installation of Novell's Client 32 for Windows is strongly

recommended. This will greatly enhance the ability to Bi-Admin to work with NetWare servers.

Installation

Use the supplied CD-ROM. This CD-ROM will usually auto-run. If auto-run is disabled on your PC, run the SETUP program in Utility\Bi-Admin folder.

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Operation

• Start the program by using the icon created by the setup program.

• When run, the program searches the network for all active Print Servers, then lists

them on screen, as shown by the example screen below.

Main Screen

Figure 8: Bi-Admin Main Screen

Groups

On the left side of the screen is a column for Groups. Each Print Server may be placed in a group, using the Configuration-System Configuration-Groups menu option.

• If a group is selected, only Print Servers in that group will be listed on the right side of the screen.

• By default, all Print Servers will appear in the [ROOT] group.

• A Print Server can only be a member of one (1) group, and will always be a mem-

ber of a group.

• Use the Configuration-System Configuration-Groups menu option to select a group for the current Print Server.

• To create a new Group and add the current Print Server to it, just enter a group name in the dialog. (See example screen below)

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Figure 9: System Configuration - Groups

Device List

On the right side of the screen is a list of all Print Servers found on the network. For each device, the following data is shown:

• Default Name. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.

• Device Name. If you have not changed the name, this will be the same as the Default Server Name.

• Printer Port. The number and type of ports is shown in the right column.

If the desired Print Server is not listed, try the following:

• Check that the device is installed and ON, then Refresh the list.

• Use the Main - Refresh option to search for the Print Server. You need to know

the Default Name of the Print Server. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.

• If the Print Server is on another LAN segment, use the InitDevice - Attach Remote menu option to locate and display the Print Server.

• For networks using ONLY TCP/IP, Print Servers without an IP Address will not appear. Use the InitDevice – Connected Protocol option and select other protocol to find out your printserver.

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Status Icons

Once a Print Server has been selected, the Icons become active.

The icons provide status information as well as access to the selected Print Server settings. If an icon is grayed out, that option or protocol is unavailable.

Device Status

Menu equivalent: Main - Device Status All of the settings for the current device are displayed in a read-only scrol-

lable list in the left panel. You can use the "Save to File" and "Restore to Device" buttons on this

screen to save a copy of the selected device's CONFIG file to your PC, or restore a previously saved file to the selected Print Server.

Port Status

Menu equivalent: Main - Printer Status After selecting this icon, a Detail button will be available to show more in-

formation about the printer.

Configuration

Menu equivalent: Main – Configure…

After selecting this icon, a dialog box will appear as next section. You may check next section to know more detail of the Configuration screen.

Wizard

After selecting this icon, you may follow the steps to configure your printserver to work.

Configuration Icons

When the Configuration icon is clicked. You will see the dialog box appear. And you can setup the detail settings of your printserver

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TCP/IP

NetWare

AppleTalk

Selecting this icon will allow configuration for TCP/IP. Some models may have checkboxes for DHCP, Bootp, and Rarp. Some models may also display the setup data for the proprietary "Internet Printing" feature (printing via E-Mail).

Bi-Admin supports configuration of both the Print Server and Novell NetWare servers.

• You need to be logged into the NetWare server(s) with ADMIN rights.

• The screens you will see, and the operations which can be performed, depend on whether or not you have Novell NetWare Client 32 installed.

• If Novell NetWare Client 32 is installed on your PC, Bi-Admin

allows you to configure both the Print Server and the NetWare server from within Bi-Admin.

• If this Novell NetWare Client 32 is NOT installed, you can con-

figure only the Print Server itself, not the NetWare server.

• The NetWare Manual (in the Manual\NetWare folder on the CD- ROM) contains detailed information on using Bi-Admin with NetWare Servers.

Generally, no Print Server configuration is required in order to use AppleTalk.

NetBEUI

Please make sure you have enter the same Domain Name as your network in this setting.

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Internet Printing

SNMP

Wireless

Port

The settings allow you to print via your mail server. You can also refer to the Chapter 7 to install our IPP driver to your PC. Then you can print to the printer via Internet connection.

Configuration is only required if using Simple Network Management Protocol. See Chapter 7 for details.

This Icon will be active if the selected device has the capability to serve as a Wireless Station for your LAN. See Wireless Configuration in Chap- ter 7 - Special Features for details.

Logical port (printers) can be used in the NetWare and Unix environments.

Other Icons

Upgrade

Menu Equivalent: Main – Upgrade… This option allows you to upgrade the firmware for the selected Print

Server. Before using this option, you need to obtain the .BIN file for the firmware upgrade, and copy it to the same directory as Bi-Admin.

Refresh

Menu Equivalent: Main - Refresh Select this icon to update the Print Server device listing after changing the

name or IP Address.

Exit

Menu Equivalent: Main - Exit Exit the Bi-Admin program. This does not save any changes you have

made; you must Save to Device on each screen.

Menu Options

Status Menu

Device Info Same as Device button.

Display all the configuration and status information about the selected Print Server. The data is presented in a scrolling, readonly window.

Port Same as Port Status buttons.

InitDevice Menu

Attach Remote

Connected Protocol

This is used to connect to a Print Server device on another LAN segment. If your LAN does not have a Router, ignore this option.

This option allows you to designate which LAN protocol will be used for communication between the selected device and this application. You should select ONE protocol only.

Find

Use this option to use the IPX/SPX protocol to locate a Print Server on the LAN. Simply enter the Default Name of the Print Server you wish to locate. The Default Server Name is shown on

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a sticker on the base of the device.

Reset Device

Restore Factory Default

Set IP Address

Upgrade Upgrade the firmware in a Print Server. See Upgrade Icon for

This will cause the device to reboot. This should be done after making any configuration changes, or if the device stops responding after some problems.

This will restore ALL device values to their factory defaults. To restore only the current screen, use the Set to Default button on the screen.

For TCP/IP networks only:

• If a Print Server does not appear on the main screen, use this option to set a Device IP Address, Gateway IP Address, and Network Mask to the Print Server.

• This should only be necessary if your LAN is using ONLY the TCP/IP protocol. In other cases, Bi-Admin will use IPX/SPX to locate the Print Server even if it doesn't have a valid IP Address.

• To locate the Print Server, enter the Default Name. The De- fault Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the

device.

• Enter the required IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway IP Address.

• After saving the data to the device, refresh the listing. The Print Server should then appear in the device list on the main screen.

details.

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Configuration Menu

The System option allows you to:

• Change the name of the selected Print Server.

• Change the "Group" for the selected Print Server.

• Set the Network Protocols used the selected Print Server. (Any protocols not used

on your LAN may be disabled. This may improve performance.)

The Configuration Menu also contains selections for each of the following. These have the same effect as the corresponding Icon:

• NetWare

• TCP/IP

• AppleTalk

• NetBEUI

• Logical Port

• SNMP

• Wireless

Diagnostics menu

Print Test Page

Control Menu

Abort Mail Print Job

Some models support the IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) standard. The "Abort Mail Print Job" menu option does NOT cancel IPP print jobs.

Use this option to print a test sheet from the selected Print Server port. The test print out will include status information.

This menu option refers to print jobs that have been received through the proprietary "Internet Printing" feature (printing via E-Mail). This menu option can be used to terminate a print job that is not printing correctly.

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Chapter 6

Web Interface Setup

This chapter explains how to use your Web Browser to configure the Print Server.

Overview

The Print Servers have incorporate the HTTP server. This allows you to connect to the Print Server and configure it using your Web Browser. Most browsers should work, provided they support tables and forms.

Note: FPS-5P-S, FPS-5P-M, FPS-2PUW, FPS-2PUWG and FPS-1UA web interface

are just a little bit different. Because they have support some different functions that others without. FPS-5P-S/FPS-5P-M have support IPX/SPX protocol, FPS-2PUW and FPS-2PUWG have support Wireless interface and IPP, and FPS-1UA has support IPP.

Preparation

Because it supports dynamic IP Address allocation using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, the Print Server ships with an IP Address of 0.0.0.0. This is NOT a valid IP Address.

Therefore, you must do ONE of the following:

• Check your DHCP server (if you have one), and determine the IP Address allo- cated to the Print Server.

• Use the Diagnostic Button (if fitted) to print a to print a report which includes the current IP address. (Press the Diagnostic Button, and hold it for 2 seconds.)

• Use the Bi-Admin or another Print Server utility to allocate a valid IP Address to the Print Server.

• Add an entry to the arp table to associate the hardware address of the Print Server with the desired IP address, as follows:

arp -s IP_Address 00:c0:02:xx:xx:xx (Unix) arp -s IP_Address 00-c0-02-xx-xx-xx (Windows)

Where:

IP_Address is the IP Address you wish to assign to the Print Server. 00:c0:02:xx:xx:xx is the hardware address of the Print Server.

Example (Unix):

arp -s 192.168.0.21 00:c0:02:12:34:56

Example (Windows):

arp -s 192.168.0.21 00−c0−02−12−34−56

Note: The hardware address of the Print Server is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.

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Connecting to the Print Server

1. Start your Web Browser.

2. In the Address box, enter HTTP:// followed by the IP Address of the Print Server. e.g.

http://192.168.0.1

3. You will then be prompted for the password. If no password has been set, just press ENTER.

4. Use the menu bar on the top of the screen to move about. Remember to save each screen before changing to a different screen.

Configuration Screens

AppleTalk

AppleTalk zone

Printer Object Type

Communication Protocol

Figure 10: AppleTalk Screen

This determines which Apple systems can gain access to this printer.

These are text fields, used to describe the printer driver used for each port. The Print Server is designed to work with LaserWriter (or 100% compatible) printers.

Sets whether the port uses ASCII or Binary Communication Protocol.. The default is Binary.

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NetBEUI

Figure 11: NetBEUI Screen

Domain Name

Response Time

Abort Print Job if Error

Enter the designated work group to be serviced by the Print Server. This field is not case sensitive, so names with different case will be considered to be the same name.

Set how fast the print jobs are sent to the printer. The default value of zero (0) delay should be increased only if your printer cannot cope with no delays.

YES terminates a print job if a printing error occurs. NO (default) will try to continue but may cause print errors. If print errors occur, try setting this value to YES.

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NetWare

The NetWare screen will not be available for FPS-2PUW, FPS-2PUWG and FPS-1UA.

Figure 12: NetWare Screen

General NetWare Mode Select Print Server or Remote Printer, as appropriate. The

default is Print Server.

Frame Type

Remote Printer Mode Novell Printer

Server for P1 Novell Printer

Server for P2 Print Server Mode NDS Tree Name

(NDN mode only) Print Server

NDS Context (NDS Mode only)

Select the frame types used by your network. (Ethernet

802.2, Ethernet 802.3, Ethernet SNAP, and Ethernet II) By default, all frame types are enabled.

NetWare print server to service the Print Server's parallel port 1.

NetWare print server to service the Print Server's parallel port 2 (P2), if fitted.

The File Server's NDS tree name. (root name)

Path to the NDS Context. This does not include the Context itself, and each OU should be separated by a period. e.g. department, company

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Master File Server (Bindery Mode only)

NetWare Password

Job Notification

Polling Queue Interval

Name of the Print Server's master file server.

The password on the NetWare Server. The Print Server device needs this password to connect to the NetWare server.

The options are:

• Job notification at only the workstation where the print job originated.

• Job notification at all workstations that you have logged into.

Defines how often the Print Server will poll the queues to be serviced.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

Figure 13: SNMP Screen

SysContact SysLocation Management Stations Station No.

IP Address

Community

Text Field - Name of the contact person. Text Field - Location of the contact person.

Select the Management station (1..4), and click the Get Data button to update the display for the selected item.

Enter the IP Address of the management station, which has the SNMP program installed.

This is a text field. Enter the name of the community.

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Access Trap Receivers Receiver No.

IP Address

Community Enable

TCP/IP

Select the desired level of access.

Select the Trap Receiver number (1..4), and click the Get Data button to update the display for the selected item.

Enter the IP Address of the Trap Receiver, which will be sent the Trap message.

This is a text field. Enter the name of the community. Check to enable; select the severity level.

Note: Currently, all traps are level 1.

IP Address

Subnet Mask (Network Mask)

Gateway Address

Connection Delay before

reconnection attempts

Number of reconnection attempts

Figure 14: TCP/IP Screen

IP Address assigned to this device. If using dynamic IP Addresses (DHCP, BOOTP, rarp), this should be left at 0.0.0.0.

If the Router (Gateway) Address is 0.0.0.0, the Subnet Mask should also be left at 0.0.0.0. If you have a router, enter the Subnet mask for the segment to which the Print Server is attached.

If your network segment has a router or gateways, enter its IP Address here. Otherwise, leave the address as 0.0.0.0.

Sets how long the Print Server should wait before retrying a TCP/IP connection which is lost. Allowable values are from 0 to 255 seconds, with 2 as the default.

Set how many attempts at reconnection will be made. After that, the TCP/IP session will be terminated.

Allowable values are from 0 to 255, with 254 as the default.

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Configure Server

Print Server Name

Figure 15: Configure Server Screen

Change the default name if you wish. The new name must not contain any spaces or blanks.

Password

Enable Protocols

Enter the device password, and again in the Verify field. Once a password is entered, it is required in order to gain access and change the configuration.

Non-TCP/IP protocols may be disabled if they are not required on your LAN.

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Wireless Configuration

The Wireless screen will be available on FPS-2PUW and FPS-2PUWG, the settings on this screen must match the other Wireless stations in order for communication to occur. The configure screen arrangement of FPS-2PUW and FPS-2PUWG is a little bit different, but the settings are the same.

Figure 16: Wireless Screen

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Configuration Regulatory

Domain Station name This is the same as the Device (Host) Name on the WAN

Network Type

SSID (Service Set Identifier)

Channel No.

Link Info Button

It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory domain.

screen. On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the Access Point in use.

Select the correct value for your Wireless LAN.

• Infrastructure mode is used when each Wireless station connects to the Wireless Access point. This also provides access to the wired LAN.

• Ad-hoc mode is used when there is no Wireless Access Point, and each Wireless station communicates directly with other Wireless stations. This is the older standard.

To communicate, all Wireless stations MUST use the same SSID/ESSID. The default value of FPS-2PUW is null. The default value of FPS-2PUWG is default.

Note! The SSID is case sensitive.

Select the value you wish to use on your Wireless LAN. If you experience lost connections and/or slow data transfers you may need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best.

Click this button will open the sub screen.

WEP Data Privacy WEP Encryp-

tion 64 Bit Key

If None (default), data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted.

If selected, data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted.

The receiving station must be set to 64 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value in the same position in its key table. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.

Default Key

Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only.

Key Table: This table is used when Encrypting and Decrypting data. All sta-

tions, including this Access Point, always transmit data encrypted using their default key. The key number (1, 2, 3, 4) is also transmitted. The receiving station will use the key number (1, 2, 3, 4) to determine which key value to use for decryption. If the key value does not match the transmitting station, decryption will fail.

The easiest way to ensure there are no problems is to have every Station, including the Access Point, use the same key table (all entries identical). Then, it does not matter which key is used as the default key.

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128 Bit Key

WEP Authentication

Default Transmit Key

Passphrase

If selected, data is encrypted using the key before being transmitted. The receiving station must be set to use 128 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.

Key

Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key

Options are "Open System" or "Shared Key". Some Wireless cards do not support both methods. Check your

Wireless card's documentation to determine the correct value. Ensure that all Wireless stations use the same setting as the

Access Point. You may select 1 of the 4 WEP key to encryption.

You can enter a word to the field and then press “Generate Keys” button. That can help you to make a key.

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Other Screens

Server Status

This screen shows server system data and the current settings for all of the other screens. It is read-only; no data can be input on this screen.

Printer Ports

This screen displays the current status of each port. For each port, the following data is listed:

• Connected Printer- the model name of the printer connected to the port, if the printer name is known. (If the printer is not bi-directional, this information is unavailable.)

• Status - the current status of the printer (On-line, Off-line, Out of paper)

• Printing Information - this will show either Idle or Printing.

Logical Printers

Logical Printers (ports) can be used under Unix or NetWare. For each Logical Printer, the following fields are available:

Logical Printer (Port)

Select the Logical Printer Port you wish to configure. (L1 to L3 or L1 to L8, depending on your model)

Click the Get Data button to update the display with the current data for the selected logical printer.

Port Pre-string The printer control string (in hex) to be sent to the printer be-

Post String The printer control string (in hex) to be sent to the printer after

Convert LF to CR+LF

Select the Printer Port which the Logical printer will use.

fore each print job. This string cannot exceed 15 characters.

each print job. This string cannot exceed 15 characters. If checked, LF (line feed) characters are changed to CR+LF

(carriage return + line feed).

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Chapter 7

Special Features

This chapter covers the special features of the Print Server.

Overview

The Print Server has four (4) special features:

• Some Print Servers support IPP (Internet Printing Protocol).

• All model support the proprietary Internet Mail Printing system.

• SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is supported by all models.

• Wireless Station - supported by FPS-2PUW and FPS-2PUWG.

Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)

IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a new standards-based system to allow remote printing from a PC to any accessible printer. Normally, the printer will be attached to a computer or other device which functions as an IPP Server.

For client PCs, it is necessary to install a compatible IPP Client program. The Client must also know the IP Address or URL or the IPP Server.

IPP support is NOT available on models, FPS-5P-S and FPS-5PM.

Do NOT attempt to use IPP on these models.

IPP Server Configuration

The Print Server contains the necessary firmware to act as an IPP Server. No additional configuration is necessary. However, the following requirements must be met.

• The Print Server must have a valid IP Address. For printing via the Internet, the Print Server's IP Address must be external (allocated by your ISP), rather than an IP Address on your local LAN.

• Any Router, Gateway or Firewall linking your LAN to the Internet must NOT block the IPP protocol.

• You must advise clients of the correct URL or IP Address of the IPP Server. To use a URL rather than an IP Address, you need to register the domain name for the URL.

• Unless clients are using Windows 2000, XP or Server 2003, you must provide your clients with the supplied IPP Client software. If it is not convenient to provide the CD-ROM, supply the IPP_CLIENT.EXE file, located in the IPP folder.

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IPP Client Setup - Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0

The IPP Client Software can be installed on any of the following systems:

• Window 95/98/Me

• Windows NT 4.0

Installing using IPPCLIENT.EXE

1. Please run IPPCLIENT.EXE in Driver\IPP folder on CD-ROM by clicking on Start, Run, and enter D:\Driver\IPP\ippclient.exe (where D is the letter of your

CD-ROM drive). Click OK.

2. The IPP Setup program will then run.

3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

IPP Client Configuration (Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0)

1. Run the "Add IPP Port" program entry created by the installation. A screen like the following will be displayed.

Figure 17: IPP Port

2. If Internet access from your location is via a Proxy Server, check Access IPP Server via Proxy Server, and enter details of your Proxy Server. (This will be the

same as your Browser configuration.)

3. Enter the IP Address or URL of the IPP Server.

4. Click Select Device Port to view the available ports on the IPP Server, and select the appropriate port. A connection to the IPP Server will be established at this time.

5. Click Save to create the IPP port on your system. You will see a message confirming that the port has been created, then the following dialog:

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Figure 18: Select Printer for IPP Port

6. Either select an existing printer to use the new port, and click OK. OR Click the Add New Printer button to create a new printer to use the IPP port. This

will start the Add Printer wizard. Follow the prompts to complete the process. Ensure that the new printer uses the IPP port.

The installation is now complete.

• To create additional IPP Ports, repeat the entire procedure.

• The Proxy Server and other options are set individually for each IPP Port.

Changing the IPP Port Settings

After the IPP port is created, you can reach the screen shown in Figure 17: IPP Port using the Windows Port Settings button:

1. Open the Printers folder (Start - Settings - Printers)

2. Right-click the IPP Printer, and select Properties.

3. Locate and click the Port Settings button (Details or Port tab, depending on your version of Windows).

There are 2 settings - Retry Interval and Retry Count - which can be adjusted if you have problems connecting to the IPP Server.

• Retry Interval sets the time interval (in seconds) between connection attempts. Increase this number if you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy.

• Retry Count sets how many connection attempts will be made. Increase this number if you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy.

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IPP Client Setup - Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003

Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003 have their own IPP Client, and there is no need to install the supplied IPP Client Software. To use Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003's IPP Client with the Print Server, follow this procedure:

1. Start the Add Printer wizard.

2. Select Network Printer, and click "Next" to see the Locate your Printer screen, as shown below.

Figure 19: Windows 2000 - Locate your Printer

3. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your Intranet, and enter the URL of the IPP Server as follows, where IP_Address represents the IP Address of the IPP Server, and 631 is the port number.

Parallel Port 1 Parallel Port 2 (if exists) Parallel Port 3 (if exists)

Ip_Address:631/ipp/P1 Ip_Address:631/ipp/P2 Ip_Address:631/ipp/P3

These entries are case sensitive. They must be entered as shown, with "ipp" in lower case, and P1, P2 and P3 in UPPER case.

4. If the connection can be established, and the printer on that port is on-line, the following dialog will be displayed.

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Figure 20: Windows 2000: No printer driver

5. Click "OK", and then select the printer manufacturer and model to match the printer connected to the port on the IPP Server.

6. Click "Next", and complete the Wizard. The IPP printer is now ready for use.

Using IPP Printers

The IPP Printer can be selected and used like any other Windows printer. If the IPP Server is not on your network, your Internet connection needs to be active.

If you wish to check the availability of the remote IPP Server, you can use the Query IPP Printer program installed with Add IPP Port.

An IPP Server may be unavailable for any of the following reasons:

• It is powered off.

• A printer problem has caused the IPP Server to cease responding, and a restart

(reboot) is required.

• The Server's IP Address has changed.

• The Internet connection for the IPP Server is down.

• Network congestion causes the connection attempt to time out.

If using the supplied IPP Client software, there are 2 settings - Retry Interval and Retry Count - which can be adjusted if you have problems connecting to the IPP Server.

See the previous section Changing the IPP Port Settings for details.

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Internet Mail Printing

The Internet Mail Printing System allows users to print data to your printer across the Internet. Users send the Internet Print Server an E-Mail, with the print job normally sent as an attachment to the E-Mail. The Print Server will retrieve the E-Mail and print it.

System Requirements

Mail Server

• Accessibility. The Mail Server must be accessible by the intended clients or us- ers. Normally, this means a permanent connection to the Internet.

• Protocols. The Mail Server must support the POP3 and SMTP protocols. The Internet Printing System uses these protocols and the most common E-Mail for- matting standards:

• MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions)

• Base64 Encoding (for mail attachments)

Internet Print Server

• TCIP/IP Protocol. The LAN must use the TCP/IP protocol.

• Mail Server Access. The Print Server must be able to access the Mail Server

using a single IP address.

• Mail Account. The Print Server must have a Mail Account. Users print by sending an E-Mail to this mail account.

User (Client) Requirements

• Internet Connection. Either through a LAN, or dial-up.

• E-Mail address. This is used to notify the user that their print job has been done,

or if there any problems.

• Printer Driver. Users must have a printer driver which matches the printer con- nected to the remote Internet Print Server.

• Print Capture Software. To print more than plain text, users require InterNet Printing Port software to capture the print job and convert it into an E-Mail attach- ment. The Internet Printing Port software is available for the following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows 95

• Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later.

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Internet Mail Printing Configuration

The Print Server must be configured with the data in the following table. The supplied Bi-Admin utility program, or the Web-base interface can be used to set

the following entries on the TCP/IP screen.

Mail Server IP Address The IP Address of the E-Mail Server used by the Print

Server.

Mail Account The name of the E-Mail Account used by the Print

Server.

Mail Account Password Check Mail Interval

Print Banner

Redirect Mail Account

Default Printer Number

Print every E-Mail If ON, then all E-Mail received is printed. Otherwise,

Activate Response Mail If YES, all print jobs receive an E-Mail response. If

Printer Model ID String

Enter the password for the above Mail Account here. Sets how often to check for mail. Values range from 0

to 65,535 minutes, with 0 meaning a continuous connection and 1 as the default.

If YES (default), a banner page is printed to identify the owner of the print job.

Jobs which can not be printed will be sent to this account. If blank, unprintable jobs will be discarded.

Printer number for all Internet print jobs. Only one port can be selected. Users on the LAN can also use this port.

only E-Mail from the InterNet Printing Port will be printed.

NO, only users who set this option in their InterNet Printing Port software receive an E-Mail.

This text field identifies the printer used for Internet printing. This value is sent to remote users upon request.

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User Software

The software provided for remote users (InterNet Printing Port) should be installed by everyone intending to use Internet printing. Otherwise, remote users can print correctly only if:

• They send E-Mail directly to the Print Server Mail Account, using their normal E- Mail application.

• The E-Mail contains plain text only.

• The Internet Print Server is configured with Print every E-Mail ON.

Installation of the InterNet Printing Port software will create a new printer port. After attaching the correct printer to this port, users can print to the Internet Printer using any Windows application.

Installation - User Software

1. Run the InterNet Printing Port installation program SETUP.EXE

2. Default values for the installation are:

• Directory - C:\Program Files\Internet_Printer

• Start Menu folder - InterNet Printing Port Driver

3. You will then see the Configure Port screen, as shown in the following screenshot.

Figure 21 InterNet Printer Port

4. The following data must be provided.

Port Name

Enter a descriptive name (e.g. "WAN") for the new printer port.

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Remote Printer E-mail Address

Mail Server Name or IP Address

Your Internet E-mail Address

Retry Interval (Seconds)

Reply Notification Mail

5. On completion, a new printer port will have been created.

The E-Mail address for the Internet printer. Your print jobs will be sent to this E-Mail address.

This is the name or IP Address of your Mail Server. If you are on a LAN, ask the LAN Administrator. If using a dial-up connection, use the data provided by your ISP.

The normal address that people use to send you E-mail.

If unable to connect to the E-Mail server, retry after this time period (1 to 255 seconds, 30 is usually OK).

Check to receive an E-Mail when your print job has been processed.

Using the new Port

The Windows Control Panel is used to connect the correct printer to the InterNet Printing Port. In Windows 95/NT, the procedure is:

1. Select the Printer which matches the remote printer, then choose Properties, as shown in the example below.

Figure 22 InterNet Printer Properties

2. Select the new port - WAN (InterNet Printer) in the example - as the port for this printer.

• If you do not have the correct printer driver, or you wish to create another

printer using an existing driver, use the Windows Add Printer facility.

• Using the Windows Port Settings or Configure Port facility will reveal the same

Configure Port screen shown in Figure 21 InterNet Printer Port on page 58.

• If you wish to print to multiple Internet Printers, use the Windows Add Port fa-

cility to add a new InterNet Printer port. Ensure that the correct data is entered in each port, and that each port has a unique name.

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Checking the Printer Driver

To make sure that the correct printer driver for the remote printer is installed on your system, you can use the InterNet Printing Port to send an E-Mail to the Internet Printer. The procedure is as follows:

1. Connect your default printer to the InterNet Printing Port.

2. Check that "Reply Notification Mail" in the InterNet Printing Port is ON.

3. From Notepad or another text editor, print a short message (e.g. "This is a test print") to the Internet Printer.

You will receive a reply E-Mail containing the "Printer ID" which will identify the printer attached to the Print Server. If this does not match the printer driver you are using, install the correct printer driver.

Printing through the Internet

1. Create or open the document you wish to print.

2. Select the Printer connected to the InterNet Printing Port.

3. If you do not have a permanent Internet connection, establish a connection now. (Note: The InterNet Printing Port will NOT establish a dial-up connection, but it will send the E-Mail the next time you are connected.)

4. Print the document.

5. The InterNet Printing Port will generate an E-Mail and send it to the remote printer. The document will be encoded and sent as an attachment to the E-Mail. You will see a progress screen similar to the example below:

Figure 23 InterNet Printing Progress

6. Close the Internet connection if you opened it in Step 3.

7. If the "Notify after print job" option is set, you will receive an E-Mail when your job is printed.

Canceling a Print Job

Users cannot cancel a Print Job once it has been sent, but Print Jobs can be canceled at the Print Server. In Bi-Admin, the Control - Abort Mail Print Job menu option can be used to cancel a print job which has already started printing.

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SNMP

The Print Server supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). This allows network supervisors to monitor and control the Print Server using network management platforms such as HP OpenView, IBM SystemView, etc.

The appropriate MIB file must be imported into your SNMP management program using the Import-Compile command. Check your management program for details on this procedure. The MIB files are provided in the MIB folder on the CD-ROM, as follows:

Mib1p.mib Single port models. Mib3p.mib Models with 3 parallel ports

FPS-1UA, FPS-2PUW and FPS-2PUWG are not support SNMP protocol. So you can not find the MIB file for them.

Configuring the Print Server for SNMP

Before using a SNMP Management station to manage the Print Server, the following settings should be assigned to it, in addition to the IP Address, Gateway Address, and Subnet Mask.

SNMP Settings

SysContact SysLocation Management Station

IP Address(s) Trap Receiving

IP Address(s)

Text Field - Name of the contact person. Text Field - Location of the contact person. Up to 4 Management Stations can be entered.

Up to 4 Trap Receiving Stations can be entered.

Management Station Settings

For each Management Station, the following fields are available:

Access Permission

Community String

Options are:

Read Only Read/Write Not Accessible

Leaving this blank will disable management by this station.

Trap Receiving Station Settings

For each Trap Receiving Station, the following fields are available:

Community String

Trap Enable

Trap Severity

Leaving this blank will disable management by this station.

Use this option to Enable/Disable Trap Receiving by this station.

In this version, all traps are level 1.

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ing the least interference and bes

Wireless Configuration

Wireless Models - FPS-2PUW, FPS-2PUWG

FPS-2PUW and FPS-2PUWG are Wireless stations, NOT access point. Like all other Wireless stations, they have 3 work modes:

• 802.11 Ad Hoc mode - No Access Point is used, Wireless stations communicate directly with each other. This is the current standard.

• Ad Hoc mode - No Access Point is used, Wireless stations communicate directly with each other. This is the older standard.

Of the two (2) Ad-hoc modes, "802.11 Ad Hoc" mode is recommended. If your Wireless LAN Card doesn't provide "802.11 Ad Hoc" mode, try "Ad Hoc" mode on the PC and "802.11 Ad Hoc" on the FPS-2PUW and FPS-2PUWG. If this fails, select "Ad-hoc" mode on the Print Server.

• Infrastructure (Default) - All Wireless stations connect to the Access Point. This allows connection to both other Wireless stations and the wired LAN.

FPS-2PUW and FPS-2PUWG do NOT allow both the LAN connection and "Infrastructure" mode.

In "Infrastructure" mode, connecting a LAN cable will disable the Wireless interface.

Required configuration

Ad-hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode SSID

Channel

Must match the other Wireless stations, unless the SSID is null or "any".

If its SSID is null or "any", a Wireless station can join any Ad-hoc group. But since the FPS-2PUW and FPS2PUWG is fixed devices (rather than roaming), their SSID should not be null or "any".

It's recommended to assign value to SSID for FPS-2PUW or FPS2PUWG.

Should match the other Wireless stations.

However, when joining an existing ad-hoc group, a Wireless station must use the Channel in use, rather than its own Channel.

Must match the Access Point.

Access Point sets the Channel used.

Wireless stations automatically locate the correct channel.

For a device like the Wireless Print Server in a fixed location, it is best to set them to the Channel provid-

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performance.

WEP Settings

Two (2) methods are available to perform the required configuration:

• Bi-Admin management utility program - see below for details.

• Web-based setup - see Chapter 6 for details.

Must match the other Wireless stations.

Must match the Access Point.

Bi-Admin Wireless Screen

Installation and use of the Bi-Admin Windows utility is described in Chapter 5. Clicking the Wireless icon, or selecting Configuration - Wireless on the menu, will dis-

play the following screen.

Regulatory Domain

Station Name

Figure 24: Wireless Screen

It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory domain.

The name used to identify this Wireless station.

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SSID

• If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier).

• To communicate, all Wireless stations MUST use the same SSID/ESSID. Change this value, or change the other Wireless stations, to ensure each Wireless station has the same value.

• The default value is "null", so the Wireless station can join any Ad-hoc group.

Note! The SSID is case sensitive.

Channel No

Network Type

Encryption

To communicate in "802.11 Ad-hoc" or "Ad hoc" mode, all Wireless stations MUST use the same Channel number.

• If using "802.11 Ad-hoc" or "Ad-hoc" mode, select the value you wish to use on your Wireless LAN.

• If using "Infrastructure" mode, the Channel is selected automatically, to match the Channel used by the Access Point.

• If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best.

Select the correct value for your Wireless LAN.

• 802.11 Ad-hoc mode is used when there is no Wireless Access Point, and each Wireless station communicates directly with other Wireless stations. This is the current standard.

• Ad-hoc mode is used when there is no Wireless Access Point, and each Wireless station communicates directly with other Wireless stations. This is the older standard.

• Infrastructure mode is used when each Wireless station connects to the Wireless Access point. This also provides access to the wired LAN.

WEP Disabled/ Enabled

If Disabled (default), data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted.

If Enabled, you must provide either the 64 Bit key table or the 128 Bit keys, as described below. The key is used to encrypt the data before transmission.

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64 Bit

128 Bit

• If selected, data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. The receiving station must be set to 64 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value in the same position in its key table. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.

• Default Key - select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only.

Key Table: This table is used when Encrypting and Decrypting data. All

stations, including this Access Point, always transmit data encrypted using their default key. The key number (1, 2, 3, 4) is also transmitted. The receiving station will use the key number (1, 2, 3, 4) to determine which key value to use for decryption. If the key value does not match the transmitting station, decryption will fail.

WEP Authentication

Options are "Open System" or "Shared Key". Some Wireless cards and Access Points do not support both

methods. Check your documentation to determine the correct value to use.

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Wireless Link Info Screen

After clicking the "Link Info" button on the Wireless Screen, a screen like the example below will be shown.

State Current Channel Current TX Rate Throughput (Tx)

Throughput (Rx)

Link Quality Signal Strength

Figure 25:Link Info Screen

This indicates which Access Point is currently in use. The current channel which has been used. The current transmitting speed. This will show how much data has been transmitted per sec-

ond. This will show how much data has been received per sec-

ond. This indicates the quality of the Wireless connection This indicates the strength of the Wireless signal being re-

ceived.

The "Link Quality" and "Signal Strength" data is not available if using "Ad-hoc" or "802.11 Ad-hoc" mode.

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Chapter 8

Troubleshooting

This chapter describes some problem situations, which may arise, and the solutions to them.

Overview

If you encounter printing difficulties, please refer to the appropriate section. If, after following the advice in these documents, the Print Server still does not function

properly, please contact your dealer for further advice.

Hardware & LAN Problems

Problem No. 1 All the Print Server's LEDs are off. Solution No. 1 Check the power supply or power connection. Problem No. 2 Print Server's status light continuously stays lit. Solution No. 2 Reset Print Server by unplugging the power supply and plugging it

back in.

Problem No. 3 Print Server's status light and power light stay on continuously and

do not turn off.

Solution No. 3 Reset the Print Server by unplugging the power supply or by push-

ing the reset push button, if fitted.

Problem No. 4 The Print Server unit can not be found on the LAN, so configuration

is not possible.

Solution No. 4 If using 10/100Base-TX:

• Check the Hub. The link LED for the port to which the Print Server is connected should be ON. If it is Off, there is a problem in the network cable.

• On the Print Server, check the LED(s) next to the connector. If the LED is not ON (or neither LED is On, if there are 2), the network connection is not working. Check the Ethernet cable and connectors. If they seem OK, set the DIP Switches of the Print Server to match your LAN environment.

If using TCP/IP:

• Ensure that there are no routers between the Print Server and the PC used for configuration.

• Ensure that the PC used for configuration has the TCP/IP network protocol installed. Test its network connection by seeing if you can locate other LAN devices from the PC. (e.g. Use Network Neighborhood and try to browser the network.)

Problem No. 5 I am using DHCP, and getting an IP Address conflict involving the

Print Server.

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Solution No. 5 If the Print Server is left on, but the DHCP server is turned off, then

the Print Server will retain its IP Address without the DHCP Server being aware of it. Simply reset the Print Server so it will obtain a new IP Address.

This problem would also arise if you assigned static IP Address, which is within the range used by the DHCP server. If so, use another address which is NOT within the range used by the DHCP server.

AppleTalk (Macintosh)

Problem No. 1 Why do I get an incorrect printout? Solution No. 1 Some possible reasons are:

• You may have chosen Binary encoding to print the file. Try to use ASCII encoding.

• Some of the fonts, which are in your print file may not be supported by the printer. Try selecting LaserWriter 7 instead of LaserWriter 8.

Problem No. 2 Can't find the Print Server's name in the Chooser. Solution No. 2 Try the following:

1. Make sure that AppleTalk is on (the button next to Active is highlighted in the Chooser).

2. Make sure the printer has been on and in the READY state for a few minutes.

3. Make sure the printer has not been renamed since its last appearance in the Chooser.

4. If the printer resides on a network with multiple zones, make sure the correct zone is selected from the AppleTalk Zones box in the Chooser.

Problem No. 3 My document didn't print to the right printer. Solution No. 3 Check the following:

• Another Print Server with the same name may have received your print job. Use the PSTOOL to reconfigure your Print Server name and ensure all Print Servers have unique names.

• Make sure your application output encode is set to ASCII. If not, change it to ASCII.

Problem No. 4 My file doesn't print with the correct fonts. Solution No. 4 Try changing your printer driver to LaserWriter 7. Problem No. 5 My EPS file doesn't print with the correct fonts. Solution No. 5 This is a problem that occurs in some application programs. Try

downloading the fonts contained in the EPS file before printing the saved EPS file.

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Problem No. 6 I can't select the "Remaining from:" item in the print dialog box. Solution No. 6 If you have selected the Layout value, "2 Up", or "4 Up", you can-

not access the Remaining from item. Choose other selections.

Problem No. 7 A cover page prints either on the first or the last page of the

document.

Solution No. 7 Select one of these solutions:

• Turn the cover page feature off.

• Insert extra page breaks in your document to avoid the cover

page printing on the first or last page of your document.

• Install the Apple LaserWriter 7 driver. You are having trouble printing with the Apple LaserWriter 8 driver.

Problem No. 8 Why do I have trouble printing with the LaserWriter 8? Solution No. 8 Your application software may not be compatible with the Laser-

Writer 8 driver or your system may not meet the requirements of the LaserWriter 8 driver. Use the Apple LaserWriter 7 driver instead.

Problem No. 9 The colors on my printed output do not match the colors on my

computer screen.

Solution No. 9 When the printer receives a color file, it tries to match the printed

output color to the screen color. Sometimes the printer cannot match up the colors as closely as wanted. To alleviate this problem, perform the following steps:

• Choose "Calibrated Color/Grayscale" in the Print pop-up menu in the Print Options dialog box. The printer will make adjustments to match the colors.

• Check your monitor to make sure all settings (for example, brightness) are adjusted correctly.

Problem No. 10 When I send a print job, I get a PostScript Command error or no

print out.

Solution No. 10 Check the communication protocols. The computer, Print Server

and printer must all be configured to the same communication protocol.(either Binary or ASCII).

To configure your system:

1. Choose which protocol you are going to use. You should check your printer; it may not give you a choice.

2. Set your printer to the correct protocol.

3. Use the computer's Print submenu to configure your computer to use the protocol you have chosen.

4. Configure the Print Server to use the same protocol as the printer and computer.

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Novell NetWare

Problem No. 1 My Print Server cannot print the jobs sent to the print queue. Solution No. 1 Try the following:

1. Check if the printer attached to the Print Server is on-line.

2. Check if your Print Server is logged into the file server (See Problem 2 below.).

3. Check the current status of the queues used by the Print Server, and ensure the queues are active.

4. Check if the NetWare printer number is correct. 0 = parallel port 1 of the Print Server. 1 = parallel port 2 of the Print Server. 2 = serial port or parallel port 3.

5. Check to see if the Print Server is a static queue server to the queue. Locate the Print Server Object, and check the Queues Serviced by Printer. Ensure that the correct queues are on the list.

6. The total number of queues to be serviced may be over the limit of 56. If so, reduce the number of queues.

Problem No. 2 My Print Server is configured as a Novell Print Server, and cannot

Solution No. 2 The following steps may solve this problem:

1. Check the Novell file server's name. If it is over 20 characters long, rename it using no more than 20 characters.

2. Check that the Print Server's configuration data, especially the password, is correct.

3. Check the NetWare server. If using Bindery mode, check the master file server to see if the login status of the Print Server is Ready. If it is not, check the error message and perform the required corrective action.

4. If the Print Server is servicing more than one file server, check to see that all required file servers are in the list of "File Servers To Be Serviced". If not, insert the required file server name to the list.

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Windows Printing Problems

Problem No. 1 When I tried to install the Printing software for Peer-to-Peer printing,

I received an error message and the installation was aborted..

Solution No. 1 This may be caused by an existing installation of the printer port

software. Before attempting another installation:

• Remove the existing installation

• Restart your PC

To remove an existing printer port installation:

1. Open Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs

2. Look for an entry with a name like "Shared Port", "Shared Printer Port", "Print Server Driver" or " Print Server Port".

3. Select this item, click "Add/Remove", and confirm the deletion.

Problem No. 2 On Windows 95, I installed the Print Port Driver for Peer-to-Peer

Printing, but when I selected a port on a Print Server and clicked "Add", the printer was not installed.

Solution No. 2 Try installing the Printer using the standard Windows tools, as fol-

lows:

1. Start the Add Printer Wizard.

2. Select Network Printer when prompted "How is the printer attached to your Computer?", and click Next.

3. When prompted for the Network Path or Queue, enter a dummy value such as shown below. (Do NOT select Yes for "Do you print for MS-DOS programs?")

4. The printer wizard will display a message stating that "The Network Printer is off-line". This is OK. Continue the Add Printer Wizard until finished.

5. Go to the Printers folder (Control Panel-Printers). The printer icon will be grayed out indicating the printer is not ready.

6. Right-click the Printer, and select Properties. Then select the Details tab, as shown below.

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7. Click the Add Port button. On the resulting screen, select Other, then Printer Server, as the port to add, as shown below.

8. Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as shown below.

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9. Click the Browse Device button, select the desired Print Server, and click OK.

10. Click OK to return to the Printers folders, and right-click on the Printer. Ensure that the Work off-line option is NOT checked.

The Printer should no longer be grayed out, and is ready for use.

Problem No. 3 I connected and configured a WPS (Windows Printing System)

printer as described, but I can't get the print job to print.

Solution No. 3 Printer drivers for WPS printers poll the printer before sending print

data. Since the printer is networked, the printer is not found and no data is sent. The solution is to add your printer as a network printer as described in Solution 1 above.

Note: The screens shown in Solution 1 are from Windows 95. Other versions of Windows may look slightly different, but the process is identical. If using Window NT, 2000, XP or Server 2003, do NOT enable Sharing for the printer.

Problem No. 4 When printing from some software applications such as Power

Point, it takes a long time and the print out is incorrect.

Solution No. 4 The problem is due to the printer, which is being configured to Start

printing after the first page is spooled. To change this setting:

• Go to Control Panel - Printers and click on your printer.

• Then select File - Properties - Details.

• When the Details screen appears, click the Spool Settings but-

ton.

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• When the Spool Settings dialogue box appears, choose Start printing after last page is spooled and click OK.

Problem No. 5 A printing device connected to the Print Server port cannot print or

prints garbage.

Solution No. 5 Check the following:

• Cable connection between Print Server and printer.

• Serial port configuration, if a serial device.

• Printer driver in the application program or Windows matches

the printer.

Problem No. 6 The Configuration button on the Printer Status screen in Bi-Admin is

grayed out, even though my printer is bi-directional.

Solution No. 6 The button is unavailable if the printer is busy. You must wait until

the printer is idle.

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Appendix A

Specifications

General Specifications

Power Consumption 5w max. External Power Adapter 12V DC LEDs 3 Parallel Port 1 Centronic female DB-25 connector Ethernet Connector 10/100Base-TX FCC / CE Class B

Power Consumption 5w max. External Power Adapter 12V DC LEDs 3 Parallel Port Three Centronic female DB-25 connec-

Ethernet Connector 10/100Base-TX FCC / CE Class B

FPS-5P-S

FPS-5P-M

tors

FPS-2PUW

Power Consumption 3w max. External Power Adapter 12V DC LEDs 4 USB Port (1.1) 1 Parallel Port 1 Centronic female DB-25 connector Ethernet Connector 10/100Base-TX Wireless Interface IEEE 80211b FCC / CE Class B

FPS-2PUWG

Power Consumption 3w max. External Power Adapter 12V DC LEDs 5 USB Port (2.0) 1 Parallel Port 1 Centronic female DB-25 connector Ethernet Connector 10/100Base-TX

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Wireless Interface IEEE 80211b/g FCC / CE Class B

FPS-1UA

Power Consumption 5.5w max. External Power Adapter 9V DC LEDs 2 USB Port (1.1) 1 Ethernet Connector 10/100Base-TX FCC / CE Class B

Environmental Specifications (all Models)

Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40°C Storage Temperature -10 ~ 70°C Shipping Temperature -40 ~ 70°C Operating Humidity 10 ~ 80% Storage Humidity 5 ~ 90% Shipping Humidity 5 ~ 100%

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Parallel Port Pin Assignments

Other Models

Pin Signal Name Direction

1 - Strobe To printer 2 +Data 0 To printer 3 +Data 1 To printer 4 +Data 2 To printer 5 +Data 3 To printer 6 +Data 4 To printer 7 +Data 5 To printer 8 +Data 6 To printer 9 +Data 7 To printer 10 - ACK To Server 11 + Busy To Server 12 + Paper End To Server 13 + Select To Server 14 - Auto Feed To printer 15 - Error To Server 16 - Init To printer 17 - Select In To printer 18-25 GND Ground

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Protocol Support

Model TCP/IP NetBEUI

NetWare AppleTalk FTP/Telnet FPS-5P-S FPS-5P-M FPS-2PUW FPS-2PUWG FPS-1UA

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Feature Support

Model HTTP

Setup FPS-5P-S FPS-5P-M FPS-2PUW FPS-2PUWG FPS-1UA

E-mail

Printing

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

√ √ √

IPP SNMP

√ √

FPS-2PUW/2PUWG can also act as IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless Stations.

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Regulatory Approvals

FCC Statement

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a domestic environment.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

CE Marking Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Appendix B

Network Server Configuration

Windows NT Server

Preparing for TCP/IP Printing

If using Windows NT 3.51 or Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft TCP/IP Printing Support must be installed.

• If it is already installed, proceed to Adding a TCP/IP Remote Printer.

• Otherwise, the procedure to install TCP/IP printing support is as follows.

Windows NT 3.51

1. Start the Network option in Control Panel. When the Network Settings dialog box appears, click the Add Software button to display the Add Network Software dialog box.

2. Select TCP/IP Protocol And Related Components in the Network Software list box, and then click the Continue button.

3. In the Windows NT TCP/IP Installation Options dialog box, check the TCP/IP Net- work Printing Support option.

4. Click the OK button. Windows NT Setup will display a message asking for the full path to the Windows NT distribution files. Provide the appropriate location and click the Continue button. All necessary files will be copied to your hard disk.

5. If you did not check the Enable Automatic DHCP Configuration option in the Win- dows NT TCP/IP Installation Options dialog box, you must complete all the required TCP/IP configuration procedures manually.

6. After you finish configuring TCP/IP, the Network Settings dialog box will reappear, click the Close button and then restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Windows NT 4.0

1. Go to Start-Settings-Control Panel-Network.

2. Click the Service option and ensure that Microsoft TCP/IP Printing is enabled. If it is not enabled, select the Add option and enable it as usual.

3. If you added services in step 2, reboot the computer for the changes to take affect.

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Adding a TCP/IP Remote Printer

Windows 3.51

1. From the Printer menu in Print Manager, select Create Printer.

2. In the resulting dialog box, enter data as follows:

Printer Name

Driver Description Print To Select Other.

3. A Print Destinations dialog box will appear after selecting Other. In the Available Print Monitor list, select LPR Port, then OK.

4. An Add LPR compatible printer window will appear. Enter data in the fields as follows:

Name Or Address Of Host Providing LPD

Name Of Printer On That Machine

5. When the Create Printer dialog box reappears, check the Share This Printer On The Network option.

6. The resource name shown in the Share Name box can be changed if you wish. In the Location box, you can enter information concerning the printer location. Network users will see this information when browsing to find this printer.

7. Complete any other configuration information in the Create Printer dialog box, save and exit.

Enter a name (up to 32 characters). This name appears in the title bar of the printer window.

Select the appropriate driver for the attached printer. Enter a printer description for other network users to reference.

Enter the IP address of the Print Server.

Enter the appropriate logical printer number. (e.g. L1)

Client PCs can now be configured as described in Chapter 4 - Client Configuration.

Windows NT 4.0

1. Go to Start-Settings-Printer and invoke the Add Printer wizard.

2. When prompted with this printer will be managed by, select My Computer and click Next.

3. Select Add Port…, then select LPR Port and click New Port.

4. In the Name of Address of server providing lpd: Dialog box, enter the Print Server's IP address.

5. In the Name of printer or print queue on that server dialog box, enter the appropriate logical printer number (L1..L3, or L1..L8, depending on the model) as previously configured on the Print Server.

6. Click OK. When returned to the Printer Ports window, simply select Close and then install your printer driver as usual.

7. When prompted whether or not the printer will be shared, select the Sharing radio button.

8. In the Shared dialog box, enter the shared printer name. (The shared name is how other users will see this printer.) Click OK to save and exit.

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Client PCs can now be configured as described in Chapter 4 - Client Configuration.

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Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003

1. Start the Add Printer Wizard, select Network Printer, then click Next to browse for the Print Server.

2. Locate and double-click the Print Server, select the desired port, and click Next. The following message will be displayed:

Figure 26: Windows 2000 Message

3. Click "OK", and select the correct Manufacturer and Model for this printer.

4. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

5. In the Printers folder, right-click the new printer, and select Sharing.

• Select "Shared As:" and enter an appropriate name for this printer. Users will

see this name when browsing for the printer during installation.

• If desired, click "Additional Drivers" and install printer drivers for other versions

of Windows, such as Windows 98. This will assist users during the installation process.

6. Click OK to close this Window. Configuration is now complete.

Client PCs can now be configured as described in Chapter 4 - Client Configuration.

Novell NetWare

The FPS-5P-M/FPS-5P-S are fully support both Bindery and NDS Novell systems. With either Bindery or NDS, two (2) NetWare operating modes are possible - Print

Server and Remote Printer. Print Server mode is recommended. Novell Distributed Printing Services (NDPS) under NetWare 5 is also supported.

Configuration Methods (Bindery or NDS)

The following configuration methods are available. In each case, you must be logged into the required NetWare Server with ADMIN rights.

Also, if using Windows, Novell's Client32 should be installed on your PC. Without Client32, only limited configuration changes can be made on the NetWare Server.

Setup Wizard

Using the Setup Wizard is recommended. This allows configuration of the Print Server in NetWare Print Server Mode, which is the recommended system.

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Novell Printer

NetWare print server to service the Print Server's parallel

Bi-Admin

For more control and flexibility, or to use NetWare Remote Printer Mode, you can use the supplied Bi-Admin management utility. Provided you have Novell's Client 32 installed, Bi-Admin will allow you to configure the NetWare Server as well as the Print Server.

• Bi-Admin is installed by run the Setup.exe in Utility\Bi-Admin folder in the CD-ROM.

• See Chapter 5 for general information on using Bi-Admin.

• The NetWare Manual (in the Manual\NetWare folder on the CD-ROM) contains

detailed information on using Bi-Admin with NetWare Servers.

Other Methods

If you are unable to use Windows-based programs for configuration, the following methods are available to configure the Print Server:

WPConfig PSConfig

Quickset

• These programs are provided on the CD-ROM, in the Utility folder.

• WPConfig has a SETUP program; the other programs need only to be copied to

the desired folder on your PC.

• The documentation for these programs is provided in sub−folders of the Manual folder on the CD-ROM.

• PSConfig and WPConfig do NOT configure your NetWare Server. It is necessary to use PCONSOLE to create the necessary print object and queues, and ensure the appropriate users have access rights to the print queues.

This program requires Windows 3.1, and the IPX/SPX protocol. Menu-based DOS program, intended only to configure the Print

Server for use with NetWare V2, 3 and 4. Command-line DOC program, intended only to configure the Print

Server for use with NetWare V2, 3 and 4. This program also has a limited ability to configure the NetWare Server itself.

Configuration Data

The Print Server requires the following "General" data, and the data for the mode (Print Server or Remote Printer) you are using.

General Device Name

Device Password NetWare Mode Print Server or Remote Printer. Frame Type

Novell Remote Printer Mode

The device name (Default Server Name) is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. Change this if you wish. The new name MUST NOT exceed 19 characters, nor contain any spaces.

Default is NULL (no password).

Select the frame types used by your network. (Ethernet

802.2, Ethernet 802.3, Ethernet SNAP, and Ethernet II) By default, all frame types are enabled.

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Server for P1

port 1.

Novell Printer Server for P2, P3 & SP (if exist)

Novell Print Server Mode NDS Tree Name

Print Server NDS Context

Master File Server (Bindery mode only)

Polling Queue Interval

Job Notification by Connection ID

NetWare Password

NetWare print server to service the Print Server's parallel port 2 (P2), parallel port 3 (P3), or Serial port (SP), if these ports exist.

Not applicable. (NetWare NDS mode only)

Name of the Print Server's master file server.

Defines how often the Print Server will poll the queues to be serviced.

Set to Yes to receive a job notification at only the work- station where the print job originated, No to receive a job notification at all workstations that you have logged on.

The password on the NetWare Server. The Print Server device needs this password to connect to the NetWare Server.

Setup for NDPS (NetWare 5)

Overview

• The Print Server must be configured as a valid device on your TCP/IP network.

• To use NDPS (Novell Distributed Printing Services), the Novell server must be

running Novell NetWare 5, and the PCs (clients) must be running IntranetWare Client V2.2. or later.

The following procedure is designed to enable Public Access Printing under NDPS. Public Access Printing allows anybody on the network to access the printer.

Creating an NDPS Manager Object

If an NDPS Manager Object already exists, skip this procedure and proceed to Creating an NDPS Printer Agent.

1. Login to NetWare 5.0 Server as Admin and start the NetWare Administrator program Nwadmn32.exe.

2. Select the container on NetWare Administrator where you want the NDPS Manager object to reside. (e.g. TeSupp)

3. Select Create - Object from the menu bar to view the New Object dialog.

4. Select NDPS Manager as the object to create. The Create NDPS Manager Object window shown below will appear.

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Figure 27: Create NDPS Manager Object

5. Type a name in the NDPS Manager Name.(e.g. SerMGR in Figure 1 above)

6. Browse the Resident Server and select where you want the NDPS Manager object to be assigned. (e.g. TECH_50.TeSupp in figure 1 above)

7. Browse the Database Volume and select where you want the NDPS Manager database to be assigned. (e.g. TECH_50_SYS.TeSupp in figure 1 above)

8. Click Create. The new NDPS Manager will appear in the main browser window.

• To start the NDPS Manager in future, enter the following command at the

console:

LOAD NDPSM then selects the NDPS Manager object.

• To start the NDPS Manager whenever you bring up the server, add a com-

mand like the following to your server's AUTOEXEC.NCF file:

LOAD NDPSM SerMGR.TeSupp

The last item is the name of the NDPS Manager object you wish to load.

9. After creating an NDPS Manager, you can create NDPS printers by using NetWare Administrator, as explained below.

Creating an NDPS Printer Agent

To create Public Access Printers using the NDPS Manager Object in NetWare Administrator, follow this procedure:

1. Start the NDPS Manager object you will be using to control the Printer Agent.

2. At the Identification page, click the Printer Agent List.

3. Click New to see the Create Printer Agent window, as shown below.

Figure 28: Create Printer Agent

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4. Enter the desired name for the Printer Agent (PA) Name.

5. Normally, the NDPS Manager will be the NDPS Manger object you are using.

6. Select Novell Printer Gateway in the Gateway Type. (see figure2 above)

7. Click OK and then select the available printer.

8. Select Remote (LPR on IP) in the Connection Type.

9. Click Next to see the following Configure Port Handler screen.

Figure 29 Configure Port Handler

10. In the Host address IP field, enter the IP Address previously assigned to the Print Server device.

11. In the Printer Name field, enter the Logical Port name on the Print Server. (e.g.: L1) Note: For Print Servers with one parallel port, the logical ports are named L1, L2

and L3. For devices with three parallel ports, the logical ports are named L1 to L8.

12. Click Finish, then select appropriate drivers for Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.

13. The new Printer Agent will now appear in the Printer Agent List window.

Repeat this procedure for any other ports on the Print Server, or for any other logical printers you wish to use.

Client PCs can now be configured as described in Chapter 4 - Client Configuration.

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Unix Systems

Your Print Server can be configured using FTP, and it supports the following Unix printing methods:

• LPD

• FTP

• Direct Socket Interface

• PSfilter (proprietary printing method)

For full details on using Unix systems with your Print Server, refer to the Unix manual in the /Manual/Unix directory on the CD-ROM.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Features

Safety Instructions

Package Contents

Models

LED Indicators

DIP Switch Table

Diagnostic Push Button

Procedure

Overview

Other configure method for Print Server

Overview

Wireless Settings for client PCs

Printing Methods

Windows Peer-to-Peer Print Driver

Windows SMB Printing

Windows with Server-based Print Queues

Windows using NDPS

Macintosh (AppleTalk)

Requirements

Installation

Operation

Overview

Preparation

Connecting to the Print Server

Configuration Screens

Overview

Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)

Internet Mail Printing

Printing through the Internet

SNMP

Wireless Configuration

Overview

Hardware & LAN Problems

AppleTalk (Macintosh)

Windows Printing Problems

General Specifications

Protocol Support

Feature Support

Regulatory Approvals

Windows NT Server

Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003

Novell NetWare

Unix Systems