Printronix Integrated Network, Interface Card User Manual

Integrated Network Interface Card

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction .............................................. 11

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

What Is The NIC?.............................................................11

What Special Features Are Available?.............................12

Logical Printer Architecture ...................................................13

Destinations/Queues ........................................................15

Models..............................................................................15

Interfaces...............................................................................17

Speed Setting for 10/100Base-T......................................18

Conventions Used In This Manual ........................................19

Notes And Notices.................................................................20

2 Installation And Configuration .................. 21

Installation .............................................................................21

Connecting To The Network ............................................21

Configuration Tools ...............................................................21

Printing A NIC Test Page .................................................22

Configuration Using The Control Panel............................24

NIC Verification ................................................................25

Wireless NIC Configuration Using The Control Panel......26

HTML Forms ....................................................................36

Configuration Alternatives................................................39

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3 NIC Web Server ....................................... 41

Overview ...............................................................................41

Configuration .........................................................................42

Network Configuration........................................................... 43

TCP/IP Network ...............................................................43

Wireless ...........................................................................47

Windows Network (NetBIOS TCP/IP) ..............................53

Print Path Configuration ........................................................54

Destination Settings .........................................................54

Current Model Settings ....................................................56

Print Model Configuration...................................................... 59

Log Path Configuration .........................................................62

TN5250/3270 Configuration ..................................................64

SNMP Configuration .............................................................68

Administration Configuration ................................................. 76

System Information .......................................................... 76

Passwords .......................................................................79

System Configuration............................................................80

Security Configuration ...........................................................80

Kerberos Configuration .................................................... 80

Credentials Information....................................................82

Status .................................................................................... 82

Status - I/O Port ....................................................................82

Status - Network.................................................................... 83

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4 Windows Configuration ............................ 85

Overview ...............................................................................85

Windows Environment Description........................................85

Windows NIC Configuration ..................................................86

Mandatory ........................................................................86

Optional............................................................................86

Configuration Using ARP .................................................86

Communicating Across Routers.......................................88

Changing Workgroup Names...........................................89

Changing Destination Names ..........................................90

Windows Host Configuration .................................................92

Windows Vista Setup .......................................................92

Windows XP/2000/2003 Server Host Setup ....................98

5 Unix Configuration.................................. 109

Overview .............................................................................109

Unix Environment Description .............................................109

Unix NIC Configuration........................................................110

Mandatory ......................................................................110

Optional..........................................................................110

Using ARP......................................................................110

Using RARP ...................................................................112

Using BOOTP ................................................................113

Communicating Across Routers.....................................114

Unix Host Configuration ......................................................115

Manual System V Host Setup ........................................115

NIC Installation on HP-UX ...................................................116

Solaris 2.6 – 7 NIC Setup ....................................................117

Manual LPR/LPD Host Setup.........................................118

NIC Configuration for AIX 4............................................120

AIX Remote Queue Time–Out Setting ...........................122

Printing From AIX ...........................................................122

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Printing With FTP ...........................................................123

Direct Socket Printing.....................................................124

6 z/OS Configuration, IPDS Printer ........... 125

Overview .............................................................................125

Requirements.................................................................125

Configuration Checklist .................................................. 126

Configuring PSF for z/OS to Print IPDS Files .....................127

Configuration Procedure ................................................127

Verifying a TCP/IP-Attached Printer on z/OS.................137

Sharing Line Matrix Printers on z/OS ..................................138

JES Spool Printer Sharing .............................................138

Port Switching Printer Sharing ....................................... 140

Handling z/OS Connectivity Problems ................................140

Ping is Not Successful ...................................................140

Ping is Successful ..........................................................141

7 AS/400 Configuration, ASCII Printer ...... 143

Overview .............................................................................143

Configuring AS/400 For ASCII Using TCP/IP .....................145

Configuring With ADDTCPIFC.......................................145

Configuring A Router Definition With ADDTCPRTE ......147

Configuring A Local Domain And Hostname..................147

Configuring A TCP/IP Host Table Entry .........................147

Configuring The AS/400 For Printing ..................................148

Setting Up Printing For ASCII Files................................148

Verify Printing On AS/400 ...................................................155

AS/400 ASCII Troubleshooting ...........................................156

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8 AS/400 Configuration, IPDS Printer ....... 157

Configuring On AS/400 As An IPDS Printer........................157

Printing AFP, IPDS, And SCS Files ...............................157

Requirements.................................................................158

Configuration Checklist ..................................................158

Configuring An AS/400 TCP/IP Interface With

ADDTCPIFC...................................................................160

Configuring PSF/400 For IPDS On V3R2 ......................162

Configuring PSF/400 For IPDS On V3R7 And Above....168

Configuring PSF for IPDS On V4R2 And Above............173

Configuring AFP with CRTPSFCFG on V4R3 and Above

(Optional) .......................................................................174

Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT On V4R2 and

Above .............................................................................176

Verifying The IPDS Configuration On AS/400.....................180

Sharing The AS/400 Printer On The Network .....................181

Printer Sharing Parameters............................................182

AS/400 Troubleshooting ......................................................185

Cannot PING The Printer ...............................................185

PSF/400 Terminates When Initialized............................185

Spooled Print File Remains In PND Status....................186

Spooled Files Disappear Without Printing......................186

Data Is Being Clipped ....................................................186

9 z/OS Configuration, TN3270E................ 187

z/OS Configuration For A TN3270E Printer ........................187

Coax Printer Support FMID .................................................187

Program Materials ...............................................................188

VTAM Definitions For SCS and DSE TN3270E .............189

TCPIP Configuration With TN3270E..............................191

Printer Inventory Manager As Defined With TN3270E...192

Configuration Screens .........................................................201

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10 AS/400 Configuration, TN5250 .............. 205

Setting Up TN5250 Print Queues On AS/400 .....................205

Setting Up A TN5250 Connection/Device Via A

Telnet Session ....................................................................206

User Supplied Values ....................................................207

Using Telnet Commands for TN5250..................................207

Command List ................................................................207

Getting Started ...............................................................208

TN5250 Job Formatting ...................................................... 209

Font Identifier (FONT) - Help ..............................................211

11 Monitoring Printers ................................. 213

Implementing Printer Management ..................................... 213

Agent/Manager Model....................................................213

MIB.................................................................................214

SNMP.............................................................................215

Monitoring Tools..................................................................215

Monitoring With AIX NetView/6000 ................................215

PrintNet Enterprise Suite................................................216

Setting The SNMP Community Name............................ 216

12 Commands ............................................. 217

Command Shell Overview...................................................217

npsh Access Methods ....................................................217

Main npsh Command Prefixes.......................................218

Getting Command Help..................................................218

Complete Command List .....................................................219

Store Commands ...........................................................219

Set Commands ..............................................................235

List Commands ..............................................................248

Miscellaneous Commands ............................................. 253

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13 Extra Features........................................ 257

NIC Security ........................................................................257

Users And Passwords ....................................................257

Reset The NIC Password...............................................259

TCP Access Lists ...........................................................259

Printer Monitoring And Logging...........................................261

Printer And Print Job Monitoring ....................................261

Printer Logging Through Logpaths.................................262

Downloading Software Through The

Network Interface Card (NIC) ..............................................263

NIC Naming Schemes .........................................................266

Periodic Ping .......................................................................266

A Troubleshooting Tips.............................. 269

Windows Troubleshooting Tips ...........................................269

Technical Support ..........................................................269

NIC Cannot Be Found On The Network.........................270

HTML Configuration Forms Will Not Display..................270

Errors Occur When Defining An LPR Printer .................271

Cannot Browse The NIC On The Network .....................271

Printer Errors When Printing Or No Output ....................272

TCP/IP Access Problem.................................................272

Web Browser/HTTP Problem .........................................273

Windows NT 4.0 Or 2000 Host Setup Problems............274

Unix Troubleshooting Tips...................................................276

NIC Cannot Be Found On The Network.........................276

Nothing Prints.................................................................277

Stair-Stepped Output .....................................................278

No Form Feed Or Extra Page Comes Out .....................279

TCP/IP Access Problem.................................................279

Front Panel Message – Dynamically Set Params

Read Only ......................................................................280

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TCP/IP Access Problem......................................................281

Web Browser/HTTP Problem .............................................. 282

B Kerberos ................................................. 283

Kerberos Enabled Wireless NIC Configuration ...................283

Configuring the Print Server for Kerberos

Authentication ................................................................284

C Customer Support .................................. 287

Printronix Customer Support Center ................................... 287

Printronix Supplies Department ..........................................288

Corporate Offices ................................................................288

D Glossary ................................................. 289

1 Introduction

Overview

This chapter introduces you to the Network Interface Card (NIC) architecture and special features, as well as providing information on installation and configuration tools.

What Is The NIC?

The NIC allows you to attach printers on a local area network (LAN) rather than attaching them directly to a host system. Following simple configuration steps, these peripherals can be simultaneously shared with users on the network whether you are using TCP/IP or NetBIOS over TCP/IP.

The NIC package contains an Ethernet Interface to attach itself and the printer to the network. The NIC is supplied in one of two forms:

• an integrated Ethernet card

• an integrated wireless Ethernet card.

Chapter 1 Overview

What Special Features Are Available?

The NIC offers an extensive list of features including:

• built-in HTML forms for easy cross-platform configuration

• availability of PrintNet

software utility

• a detailed and easy-to-use command shell built-in to the

firmware

• multi-level configuration security through passwords,

permission levels, and access lists

• WAN-wide communication access

• numerous printer logging methods (e.g., automatic email) to

record printer errors and usage

• remote management through HTML forms, Telnet sessions,

rsh/rcmd/remsh commands, SNMP, and pre-defined log methods

Enterprise, a remote management

• extensive built-in troubleshooting tools

• built-in telnet and ping clients

• configurable memory usage by disabling protocols and

destination services

• multiple destinations/queues for versatile printer manipulation

and distinct print setups

• header and trailer strings to instruct printers on font, pitch,

printing, etc.

• flexible naming conventions

• automatic network connection and frame type sensing

• simultaneous printing across all I/O ports and all supported

protocols

• multiple network protocol support

Logical Printer Architecture

The NIC implements a logical printer architecture which gives the system administrator the possibility to configure the print server to handle and act upon the print data in several ways. When a print job comes through the print server, there is a certain logical print path that it follows before it gets to the printer. Each logical print path consists of a sequence of logical steps where extra processing may be performed on the print data before it is sent to the printer. This ability to preprocess the print data before it is sent to the printer allows elimination of certain printing problems, or implementation of printer enhancements that may be difficult and time consuming to solve or introduce at the system, spool or queue level. The preprocess ability is also simplistic to perform at the print server level.

The logical print path for a print job going through NIC consists of three different phases:

• Phase 1 - the host sends the job to a destination or queue on

NIC (e.g. d1prn).

What Special Features Are Available?

Logical Printer Architecture

• Phase 2 - the print job passes through the associated “model”

(e.g. model “m1”) on NIC for any extra processing associated with the model.

• Phase 3 - the processed print job is directed to the printer for

output.

Chapter 1 Logical Printer Architecture

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

Host

Destination 1

(d1prn)

Destination 2

(d2prn)

Destination 3

(d3prn)

Destination 4

(d4prn)

Destination 5

(d5prn)

Destination 6

(d6prn)

Model 1

(m1)

Model 2

(m2)

Model 3

(m3)

Model 4

(m4)

Printer

Model 5

(m5)

Model 6

(m6)

Destination 7

(d7prn)

Destination 8

(d8prn)

Figure 1. Print Path

Model 7

(m7)

Model 8

(m8)

Destinations/Queues

For every I/O port on NIC, there is at least one pre-defined logical print queue or destination to accept print jobs destined for it. This includes print jobs that are sent directly to the I/O port, such as port

9100. These queue or destination names are pre-defined but can be changed by the user.

Models

For every destination or queue, there is a pre-defined model associated with it. The model defines how the print job will be processed as it passes through to the printer. Models are a set of mini filters that can be used to modify the print data stream. The functions available for each model are as follows:

1. Insert carriage return after line feed

2. Insert a banner page before or after each print job

3. Insert header strings to

• Print using upper tray’s paper

• Printer using lower tray's paper

• Print in landscape mode

• Print in portrait mode

4. Insert trailer strings to

• Reset the printer once the print job completes

• Force the end of the job

• Perform a form feed at the end of the data

Chapter 1 Logical Printer Architecture

5. Log one or all of the following information as each print job passes through the model

• Job ID and username

• User ID and three messages per job about the start and

finish

• Checksum value of the data transferred

• Miscellaneous messages from the printer

• Status of the printer based on the port interface signals

6. Load a specific printer configuration before processing a print job

• Specify a printer configuration to be associated with a print

queue.

• When a job is set to that print queue, the associated printer

configuration will be loaded before the job is processed.

• Feature allows you to define up to eight unique and

independent printer personalities in a single printer.

• Allows you to effectively have eight different printers in one.

Interfaces

Models

The NIC interfaces with the host printer through an Ethernet 10/100Base-T interface connector.

Two NIC interfaces are available, depending on the type of controller board the printer contains. Some printers use external NICs with dip switches and LEDs that plug into the IEEE 1284 (parallel) interface. Other printers use NICs that plug into the Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) controller boards that have no dip switches or LEDs.

NOTE: If your printer uses both types of NICs, please refer to the

External Network Interface Card User’s Manual for more information.

Integrated NIC Card LED:

Table 1. Integrated NIC LED Indicator

NET Indication Description

ON flashes Indicates activity

ON constant Indicates that the link is good at 10 Mbps

ON constant Indicates that the link is good at 100 Mbps

Chapter 1 Interfaces

Speed Setting for 10/100Base-T

When the router is set to auto-negotiation enable, the following is the correct behavior of the NIC with each setting:

1. 10mbps Half Duplex

Use parallel detection because the NIC is using force mode and thus has auto-negotiation disabled.

PORs to 10mbps Half Duplex. Resets to 10mbps Half Duplex. Reconnection at switch maintains 10mbps Half Duplex.

2. 10mbps Full Duplex

Use parallel detection because the NIC is using force mode and thus has auto-negotiation disabled.

PORs to 10mbps Full Duplex. Resets to 10mbps Full Duplex. Reconnection at switch maintains 10mbps Full Duplex.

3. 100mbps Half Duplex

Use parallel detection because the NIC is using force mode and thus has auto-negotiation disabled.

PORs to 100mbps Half Duplex. Resets to 100mbps Half Duplex. Reconnection at switch results in 100mbps Half Duplex.

4. 100mbps Full Duplex

Use parallel detection because the NIC is using force mode and thus has auto-negotiation disabled.

PORs to 100mbps Full Duplex. Resets to 100mbps Full Duplex. Reconnection at switch results in 100mbps Full Duplex.

5. NIC in Auto mode in 100mbps FD environment

Use auto negotiation to the highest common local and remote capability, i.e. 100FD in this case.

PORs to 100/FD. Resets to 100/FD. Reconnection at switch remains 100/FD.

Conventions Used In This Manual

6. NIC in Auto mode in 10mbps HD environment (determined using 10hd hub)

Use auto-negotiation to the highest common local and remote capability, i.e. 100HD in this case.

PORs to 10HD. Resets to 10HD. Reconnection at switch maintains 10HD.

NOTE: With parallel detection, only speed can be determined. The

duplex mode sets to half duplex.

Conventions Used In This Manual

All uppercase print indicates control panel keys. Example: Press the CLEAR key, then press the ONLINE key.

Quotation marks (“ “) indicate messages on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Example: Press the ONLINE key. “OFFLINE” appears on the LCD.

Command syntax and examples are formatted as follows:

Speed Setting for 10/100Base-T

• The Courier font in boldface indicates commands that you

type. For example:

At the prompt, type:

ping ftp.CompanyWebsite.com

• Regular Courier font indicates references to command syntax

and output. For example:

The ftp.CompanyWebsite.com site is working properly.

• Variable values are shown in

and in text. For example:

ping ipname

The

ipname is working properly.

italics

in command syntax, output,

Chapter 1 Notes And Notices

Notes And Notices

For your safety and to protect valuable equipment, read and comply with the notes included in this manual. A description follows:

NOTE: A Note gives you helpful information and tips about printer

operation and maintenance.

2 Installation And

Configuration

Installation

The NIC provides an RJ-45 connector for 10/100Base-T (UTP) networks.

Connecting To The Network

To attach the NIC to a network, plug the network cable into the NIC connector.

Configuration Tools

There are two parts to a NIC setup:

• Configuring the NIC so it can be seen on the network. This

involves network-related settings (e.g., an IP address within TCP/IP environments) configured through the built-in command shell, npsh, or from the control panel.

• Configuring a host with a new printer so it knows how to send

data to the NIC. Just being able to see the printer on the network does not mean you can automatically print to it. A host has to be told where to send the data.

NOTE: Some network environments do not require any network

settings to be configured on the NIC. However, all network setups require configuration on the host end.

Chapter 2 Configuration Tools

Printing A NIC Test Page

Always print an E-NET test page before performing any updates or network configuration using the following steps:

• For P7000 printers:

a. Take the printer offline. When the printer LCD reads

“OFFLINE /QUICK SETUP,” press the up and down arrow keys simultaneously to unlock the control panel.

b. Press the left arrow until “Diagnostics” appears.

c. Press the down arrow until “Printer Tests” appears.

d. Press the down arrow until “Shift Recycle” appears.

e. Press the left arrow until Ethernet Test appears.

f. Press Enter.

• For P5000 printers:

a. Take the printer offline. When the printer LCD reads

“OFFLINE / CONFIG. CONTROL,” press the up and down arrow keys simultaneously to unlock the control panel.

b. Press the left arrow until “Diagnostics” appears.

c. Press the down arrow until “Printer Tests” appears.

d. Press the down arrow until “Shift Recycle” appears.

e. Press the left arrow until Ethernet Test appears for each

type of NIC.

f. Press Enter.

• For T5000e/SL5000e

a. Take the printer offline. When the printer LCD reads

“OFFLINE,” press the down arrow and ENTER keys simultaneously to unlock the control panel.

b. Press the “+” key until “Printer Tests” appears. Continue

pressing the “+” key until “Printer Tests/E-Net Test Page” appears. Press ENTER.

printers:

Printing A NIC Test Page

• For T5000r/SL5000r printers:

a. Take the printer offline. When the printer LCD reads

“OFFLINE,” press the down arrow and ENTER keys simultaneously to unlock the control panel.

b. Press the “+” key until “Printer Tests” appears. Continue

pressing the “+” key until “Printer Tests/Ethernet Test” appears. Press ENTER.

• For T4204

a. Take the printer offline. When the printer LCD reads

b. Press the NEXT key until “DIAGNOSTICS” appears.

printers:

“OFFLINE,” press the down arrow and ENTER keys simultaneously to unlock the control panel.

Continue pressing the NEXT key until “Printer Tests/ E-Net Test Page” appears. Press ENTER.

• For Laser printers:

a. Take the printer offline. When the printer LCD reads

“OFFLINE/CONFIG. CONTROL,” press the up and down arrow keys simultaneously to unlock the control panel.

b. For L5520 and L5535 printers, press the right arrow until

“TEST PRINT” appears. For the L1524 printer model, press the right arrow until “DIAGNOSTICS” appears.

c. Press the down arrow until “Test Patterns” appears.

d. Press PREV to display “E-Net Test Page.” Press ENTER.

Chapter 2 Configuration Tools

Configuration Using The Control Panel

You can set NIC settings from the printer control panel.

CAUTION

When the printer is first powered on, E-NET INIT. displays on the control panel. To prevent a loss of NIC configuration information, do not change the NIC settings while this message displays. When the initialization is complete, E-NET READY displays and you can safely change the NIC settings from the control panel.

1. You can set any of three listed parameters from the printer control panel. These parameters are located in the Ethernet Address or Wireless Address menu.

2. Power on the printer. E-NET INIT. displays when the printer is powered on. Configuration can be done after E-NET READY displays.

3. Verify the current NIC firmware version number.

If you need to update the printer firmware, you must do so now. After the update is complete, you must restart this instruction from the beginning. Your printer’s instructions for upgrading the printer firmware. The process of upgrading the printer firmware will automatically upgrade the NIC firmware to the appropriate level.

4. From the control panel, navigate to the IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway Address (Subnet Mask) menu options and enter the appropriate values. You must press the ↵ (Enter) key after inputting each segment of the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address.

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5. Place the printer online to start the NIC IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address update process. This process will reboot the printer and may take several minutes. Wait until E-NET READY displays on the control panel.

NIC Verification

NOTE: If you do not put the printer online, the settings you just

entered will not take effect. Do not turn the printer off until E-NET READY displays. If you turn the printer off before the new values are written to memory in the NIC adapter, you will need to repower the printer and repeat step 4 and step 5.

NOTE: When the printer is moved from one network to another,

the software cannot find the printer. Verify the IP address, Gateway Mask, and Subnet Mask to make sure the settings are correct and routable.

Your NIC is now configured and connected to your network.

NIC Verification

Before performing the verification, you must connect the NIC card to the network.

1. Print an E-NET test page (see steps on page 22) to verify the settings you made.

2. Verify the Netmask is correct in two locations on the E-NET test page:

• NETWORK INTERFACES

• TCP/IP ROUTING TABLE

The Netmask must be the same in both locations. For example, if the Netmask is listed as 255.255.255.0 in NETWORK INTERFACES and is listed as 255.255.255.255 in the TCP/IP ROUTING TABLE, they do not match and you must correct it for the Gateway.

Also, if a Gateway Address was entered, verify that “

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Ping Test, where Gateway Address was not entered, the Default Gateway Ping test is not required and will not display on the page.

is alive” is printed under the Default Gateway

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

is the Gateway Address. If a

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If the Netmask does not match, complete the following steps:

a. Take the printer offline.

b. Using the control panel, modify the Gateway value to

0.0.0.0. (non-configured).

c. Place the printer online and wait until E-NET IS READY

displays.

d. Take the printer offline and enter the Gateway Address you

desire.

e. Place the printer online and wait until E-NET IS READY

displays. This saves the new Gateway Address.

Your NIC is now configured and connected to your network.

Wireless NIC Configuration Using The Control Panel

NOTE: The Access Point must be configured according to the

manufacturer's installation guide.

To configure Wireless NIC card, configure the ethernet and wireless IP addresses so they can be seen on the network. This includes several network-related settings (e.g., an IP address within TCP/IP environments) configured through the built-in command shell, npsh, or from the control panel.

CAUTION

NOTE: It is not necessary to configure the Ethernet IP address if

only WLAN NIC is installed.

IP Address Configuration

You can set the wireless NIC IP and other parameters from the front panel. Refer to the NETWORK SETUP menu in the User’s Manual for more information.

When the printer is first powered on, the message “E-NET INIT” displays on the control panel. To prevent a loss of NIC configuration information, do not change the NIC settings while this message displays. When the initialization is complete, “E-NET READY” displays, and you can safely change the NIC settings from the control panel.

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