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Introduction..........................................................................................................................................7

How to Read This Manual...................................................................................................................9

Checking the Network Environment...................................................... ..........................................11

Print Server Configuration...............................................................................................................................12

Netware Configuration ....................................................................................................................................13

1. Windows 2000 Print Server Configuration

Configuring Protocols........................................................................................................................14

Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing........................................................................................................14

Configuring NetBEUI for Printing..................................................................................................................16

Installing Software..............................................................................................................................18

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client ............................................................................................................18

Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver.................................................................................................19

Installing the PostScript Printer Driver............................................................................................................24

Changing Port Settings........................................................... ..... ...... .................................. . ...........................29

Setting Up Options .............................................................................................................................30

Settings for Printer Share..................................................................................................................33

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2. Windows XP Print Server Configuration

Configuring Protocols........................................................................................................................34

Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing........................................................................................................34

Installing Software..............................................................................................................................37

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client ............................................................................................................37

Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver.................................................................................................38

Installing the PostScript Printer Driver............................................................................................................43

Changing Port Settings........................................................... ..... ...... .................................. . ...........................47

Setting Up Options .............................................................................................................................48

Settings for Printer Share..................................................................................................................51

3. Windows NT 4.0 Print Server Configuration

Configuring Protocols........................................................................................................................52

Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing........................................................................................................52

Configuring NetBEUI for Printing..................................................................................................................55

Installing Software..............................................................................................................................57

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client ............................................................................................................57

Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver.................................................................................................58

Installing the PostScript Printer Driver............................................................................................................63

Changing Port Settings........................................................... ..... ...... .................................. . ...........................67

Setting Up Options .............................................................................................................................68

Settings for Printer Share..................................................................................................................71

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4. NetWare Configuration

Configuring NetWare Using the Control Panel...............................................................................72

NetWare 3.x - Advanced Settings......................................................................................................77

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin...........................................................................................................78

Setting Up as a Print Server.............................................................................................................................78

Setting Up as a Remote Printer........................................................................................................................80

NetWare 4.x, 5/5.1, 6 - Advanced Settings.......................................................................................84

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin...........................................................................................................85

Setting Up as a Print Server.............................................................................................................................85

Setting Up as a Remote Printer........................................................................................................................89

5. Using SmartNetMonitor for Admin

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin...........................................................................................95

Changing the Network Interface Board Configuration..................................................................96

Changing Names and Comments......................................................................................................98

Displaying Printer Status.................................................................................................................101

Locking Menus on the Printer's Control Panel.............................................................................102

Changing the Paper Type................................................................................................................103

Managing the Number of Copies to be Printed.............................................................................104

Configuring Energy Save Mode......................................................................................................105

Setting a Password............................................................................................................................106

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6. Using a Web Browser

Going to the Top Page......................................................................................................................108

Configuring the Network Interface Board Settings.......................................................................................109

Changing Names and Comments....................................................................................................114

Displaying Printer Status.................................................................................................................117

7. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel

Menu Chart.......................................................................................................................................118

Accessing the Main Menu................................................................................................................122

Paper Input Menu............................................................................................................................125

Paper Input Parameters..................................................................................................................................126

Changing the Paper Input Menu....................................................................................................................129

List/Test Print Menu........................................................................................................................133

List/Test Print Parameters..............................................................................................................................133

Printing a Configuration Page .......................................................................................................................134

Interpreting the Configuration Page..............................................................................................................137

Maintenance Menu...........................................................................................................................140

Maintenance Menu Parameters .....................................................................................................................141

Changing the Maintenance Menu..................................................................................................................144

System Menu....................................................................................................................................151

System Parameters........................................................................................................................................152

Changing the System Menu..........................................................................................................................159

Host Interface Menu.........................................................................................................................163

Host Interface Parameters .............................................................................................................................164

Changing the Host Interface Menu................................................................................................................172

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PCL Menu.........................................................................................................................................175

PCL Parameters.............................................................................................................................................176

Changing the PCL Menu...............................................................................................................................179

PS Menu ............................................................................................................................................182

PS Parameters................................................................................................................................................183

Changing the PS Menu..................................................................................................................................185

Language Menu................................................................................................................................188

Changing the Language Menu.......................................................................................................................188

8. Appendix

SNMP.................................................................................................................................................191

Spool Printing...................................................................................................................................192

Remote Maintenance by telnet........................................................................................................194

Using telnet....................................................................................................................................................194

Commands List..............................................................................................................................................195

Getting Printer Information over the Network.............................................................................222

Printer current status......................................................................................................................................222

Printer configuration......................................................................................................................................227

Understanding the Displayed Information ....................................................................................231

Print Job Information.....................................................................................................................................231

Print Log Information....................................................................................................................................232

Configuring the Network Interface Board.....................................................................................................233

Message List......................................................................................................................................238

System Log Information................................................................................................................................238

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Precautions........................................................................................................................................247

Connecting a Dial Up Router to a Network...................................................................................................247

PostScript Printing from Windows................................................................................................................249

NetWare Printing...........................................................................................................................................249

Using DHCP..................................................................................................................................................250

Configuring a WINS Server .......................................................................................................................... 252

Memory Capacity and Paper Size...................................................................................................254

Specifications.....................................................................................................................................256

Main Unit............ ...... .................................. ..... ...... .................................. ..... ...... ...........................................256

Options...........................................................................................................................................................261

Information about Installed Software............................................................................................269

expat...............................................................................................................................................................269

JPEG LIBRARY............................................................................................................................................270

NetBSD..........................................................................................................................................................270

INDEX.................................................................................................................................273

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Introduction

To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.

Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.

Important

Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or operating the machine.

Software Version Conventions Used in This Manual

• NetWare 3.x means NetWare 3.12 and 3.2.

• NetWare 4.x means NetWare 4.1, 4.11 and IntranetWare.

Trademarks

Apple, AppleTalk, EtherTalk, LaserWriter, Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries. Netscape, Netscape Navigator are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. Novell, NetWare, NDS are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated. PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.

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Solaris is a trade mark or r egist ered t radema rk of Sun Mi crosys tems, I nc. in t he Unit ed Sta tes a nd o ther countries.

Bluetooth is a Trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. (Special Interest Group) and licensed to RICOH Company Limited.

Copyright © 2001 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The Bluetooth Trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA Other product names used here in are f or i dent if ic at ion purposes only and might be tr ad emar ks of thei r

respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights to those marks. The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows:

• The product name of Windows

• The product names of Windows

Microsoft Microsoft

• The product names of Windows Microsoft Microsoft

Windows® XP Professional

Windows® XP Home Edition

Windows® 2000 Advanced Server

Windows® 2000 Server

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional

• The product names of Windows NT Microsoft

• Microsoft

Windows NT® Server 4.0

Windows NT® Workstation 4.0

95 is Microsoft® Windows 95.

98 is Microsoft® Windows 98.

Me is Microsoft® Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me).

XP are as follows:

2000 are as follows:

4.0 are as follows:

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How to Read This Manual

Symbols

In this manual, the following symbols are used:

WARNING:

This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury, or damage to property.

* The statements above are notes for your safety.

Important

If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.

Preparation

This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before operating.

Note

This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after mal-operation.

Limitation

This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together, or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

Reference

This symbol indicates a reference.

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Keys that appear on the machine's display. Keys and buttons that appear on the computer's display.

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Keys built into the machine's control panel. Keys on the computer's keyboard.

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Checking the Network Environment

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0 (Server)

NetWare (Server)

Windows 95/98/Me

Windows 2000

Windows XP

Windows NT 4.0

NetWare (Client)

Macintosh

UNIX

❖❖❖❖ Connecting Printer and Computer

• Network connection (Ethernet cable, IEEE 1394 cable (IP over 1394), IEEE 802.11b (wireless

LAN))

• Parallel connection (parallel cable)

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• USB connection (USB cable)

• IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) connection (IEEE 1394 cable)

• Bluetooth

Print Server Configuration

You can use Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0 as a Print Server.

connection

Print Server

Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows NT 4.0 Print Server

Windows 95/98/Me

Windows 2000

See p.14 “Windows 2000 Print Server Configuration”. See p.34 “Windows XP Print Server Configuration”. See p.52 “Windows NT 4.0 Print Server Configuration”.

Windows XP

Windows NT 4.0

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Netware Configuration

To set the machine up as a network printer in a NetWare environment. The network interface board allows you to use the machine as a print server or remote printer.

Print Server

NetWare File Server

Remote Printer

NetWare Print Server

See p.72 “NetWare Configuration”.

Windows 95/98/Me

Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000

Windows 2000

NetWare File Server

Windows XP

Windows NT 4.0

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1. Windows 2000 Print Server Configuration

To use a network printer, click [SmartNetMonitor], [Standard TCP/IP Port], or [LPR Port] when installing the printer driver.

• SmartNetMonitor See p.14 “Configuring Protocols ”, p.18 “Installing Software”, p.19 “Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS

Printer Driver”, and p.24 “Installing the PostScript Printer Driver”.

• Standard TCP/IP Port, LPR Port See p.14 “Configuring Protocols”, p.19 “In stalli ng th e PCL 5c or RPCS Prin ter Driv er”, and p.24

“Installing the PostScript Pri nter Driver”.

Note

❒ If you want to use LPR Port, Print Servic es for UNIX m ust be instal led. For det ails, see Wi ndows

2000 Help.

Configuring Protocols

Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing

This describes how to conf igure the networ k interface boa rd and Windows 2000 to u se TCP/IP and IPP.

Preparation

To use NetBEUI, use the SmartNetMonitor for Client port.

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Configuring the printer

Configure the printer to use TCP/IP.

• Check TCP/IP is set to active. (The factory defau lt is active.)

• Assign an IP address and make other settings required for TCP/IP.

Reference

For more informa tion about ho w to make the a bove settings, see “Windows 2000 Configuration ”, Printer Client Reference.

If DHCP is used to assign IP addresses, see p.250 “Using DHCP”.

Note

❒ After setting the IP address, use the ping command to confirm that it has been set correctly.

On the [Start] menu, point to [Programs], point to [Accessories] and then click [Command Prompt].

Enter the following: (Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16)

C:> ping 192.168.15.16

If the address is configured correctly, the following message appears:

Reply from 192.1 68 .15 .1 6 : by tes =3 2 ti me <10 ms TTL =32

If the address is configured incorrectly, the following message appears:

Request timed out.

Configuring a Windows 2000 computer

Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows 2000 computer to use TCP/IP.

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On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Network and Dial-up Connections].

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Click [Local Area Connection]. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

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Check [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] is selected in the [Components checked are used by this connec- tion:] box on the [General] tab.

Note

❒ If the check box for TCP/IP is not selected, select it. ❒ If TCP/IP is not ins talled, click [

about installing TCP/IP, see Windows 2000 Help.

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Configure TCP/IP with an appropriate IP address, subnet mask, and other settings.

Check with the network administrator that the settings are correct.

Install

] on the [

Configuring NetBEUI for Printing

This describes how to configure the network interface board and Windows 2000 to use NetBEUI.

Configuring the printer

Configure the printer to use NetBEUI.

• Check NetBEUI is set to active. (The factory default is active.)

General

] tab and install i t. For more information

Reference

For more informa tion about ho w to make the a bove settings , see “Windows 200 0 Configuration”, Printer Client Reference.

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Configuring a Windows 2000 computer

Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows 2000 computer to use NetBEUI.

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On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Network and Dial-up Connections].

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Click [Local Area Connection]. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

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Check [NetBEUI Protocol] is selected in the [Components checked are used by this connection:] box on the [General] tab.

Note

❒ If the check box for NetBEUI is not selected, select it. ❒ If NetBEUI is not installed, click [

about installing NetBEUI, see Windows 2000 Help.

Install

] on the [

General

] tab and install it. For m ore informat ion

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Installing Software

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client

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Quit all applications that are running.

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Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Auto Run will start the installer.

Note

❒ Auto Run might not work automa tically due to certain operating system s ettings. If this is the

case, launch “Setup.exe” located in the CD-ROM root directory.

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Select a language for the interface, and then cli ck [OK].

The following languages are available: Cestina (Czech), Dansk (Danish), Deutsch (German), English (English), Espanol ( Spanish), Franc ais (Fr ench), It aliano (Itali an), Magyar (Hungari an), Nederlands (Dutch), Norsk (Norwegian), Polski (Polish), Portugues (Portuguese), Suomi (Finnish), Svenska (Swedish)

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Click [SmartNetMonitor for Client/Admin].

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The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.

After rea ding thro ugh the co ntent, cl ick [I accept the agreement.] to agree with the license agreement, and then click [Next>].

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Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note

❒ If you are required to restart the computer after the installation of SmartNetMonitor for Client, re-

start and continue configuration.

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Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver

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Quit all applications that are running.

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Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Auto Run will start the installer.

Important

❒ Never have two versions of the same printer driver installed on your system at the same time. When

upgrading to a new version of the printer driver, delete the old version, and then install the new one.

Note

❒ Auto Run might not work automa tically due to certain operating system s ettings. If this is the

case, launch “Setup.exe” located in the CD-ROM root directory.

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Select a language for the interface, and then cli ck [OK].

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Click [PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers].

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The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.

After rea ding thro ugh the co ntent, cl ick [I accept the agreement.] to agree with the license agreement, and then click [Next>].

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Select the printer drivers you want to use when the [Select Program] dialog box appears, and then click [Next>].

You can select more than one printer driver.

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Select the [Printer Name] check box to select the printer model(s) you want to use.

To change the printer name, use the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box.

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Double-click the printer name to display its settings.

Note

❒ The details shown for [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system

being used, model of printer selected, and port being used.

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Click [Port:], and then click [Add] in the [Change settings for 'Port'] box.

The [Add Port] dialog box appears.

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The next part of the pr ocedure depends on the port in us e. Follow the s ection that c orresponds to the port you want to use.

SmartNetMonitor

A Click [SmartNetMonitor], and then click [OK]. B Select the printer you want to use.

❖❖❖❖ TCP/IP

A Click [TCP/IP], and then click [Search].

Available printers will be list ed.

B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].

Note

❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be displayed. To print to a

printer not listed here, click [ name.

Specify Address

], and then enter the printer's IP address or host

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❖❖❖❖ NetBEUI

A Click [NetBEUI], and then click [Search].

A list of printers that can be used with NetBEUI appears.

B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].

Note

❒ Printers that respond to a broadcast from the compu ter will be displayed. To pr int to a

printer not listed here, click [ the NetBEUI network addres s is on the configuration pag e. For more information about printing the conf iguration pag e, see p.134 “Printing a Confi guration Page ”. NetBEUI address appears as “\\RNPxxxx\xxx” on the configuration page. Enter the printer's ne twork path name in the form of “%%Computer name\Share name”. Do not enter “\\” as head characters but “%%”.

❒ You cannot print to printers beyond routers.

❖❖❖❖ IPP

A Click [IPP].

The IPP setting dialog box appears.

B To specify the printer's IP address, enter “http://printer's-ip-address/printer” or

“ipp://printer's-ip-address/printer” in the [Printer URL] field. (Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16)

http://192.168.15.16/printer ipp://192.168.15.16/printer

C If necessary, enter the name s to distingui sh the prin ter in [IPP Port Name]. Enter a different

name from those of existing port names. If you do not do this, the ad dress en tered in [Printer URL] will be set as t he IPP port name.

Specify Address

], and then enter the NetBEUI address. Check

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D If a proxy server and IPP user name are used, click [Detailed Settings] and configure the

necessary settings .

Note

❒ For more information about these settings, see SmartNetMonitor for Client Help.

E Click [OK].

Standard TCP/IP Port

A Click [Standard TCP/IP Port], and then click [OK]. B In the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] window, click [Next>]. C In the [Printer Name or IP Address] box, enter the printer name or I P ad dress, a nd then c lick

[Next>].

D In the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] window, click [Finish].

LPR Port

A Click [LPR Port], and then click [OK]. B In the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box, enter the printer's IP address. C In the [Name of printer or print queue on that server] box, enter “lp”, and then click [OK].

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Make sure the location for the selected printer is displayed after [Port:].

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Double-click [Shared] to display share settings.

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To share the printer, select the [Shared] check box.

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Check the boxes under [Share name] to install th e alternative driver for the necessary system.

Note

❒ Select the [

and [

❒ You can add an alternative driver after instal lation. See p.33 “Settings for Printer Share”.

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Configure the default printer as necessary.

❖❖❖❖ Default Printer

Select the [Default Printer] check box to set the printer as the default printer.

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Click [Continue] to start printer driver installation.

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When the [Select Program] dialog box appears, click [Finish].

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When the [Installation completion] dialog box appears, click [Finish].

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Set up the o ptions.

Shared

] check box to start instal lation of an alternativ e driver ([

Windows 95/98/Me

] are already selected).

Windows NT 4.0/2000

]

Note

❒ You must set up the opti ons when bidi rectional tran smission is d isabled. For m ore informat ion

about bidirectional transmission status, see p.31 “Bidirectional transmission”.

Reference

For more information about option settings, see p.30 “Setting Up Options”.

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Installing the PostScript Printer Driver

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Quit all applications that are running.

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Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Auto Run will start the installer.

Important

❒ Never have two versions of the same printer driver installe d on your system at the same time.

When upgrading to a new version of the printer driver, delete the old version, and then install the new one.

Note

❒ Auto Run might not work automa tically due to certain operating system s ettings. If this is the

case, launch “Setup.exe” located in the CD-ROM root directory.

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Select a language for the interface, and then cli ck [OK].

Note

❒ The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. The printe r drive r wil l be ins tal led

in English if you select the following languages: Cestina, Magyar, Polski, Portugues, Suomi

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Click [PostScript 3 Printer Driver].

Add Printer Wi zard starts.

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Click [Next>].

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Click [Local printer], and then click [Next>].

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Click [Create a new port:].

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The next part of the pr ocedure depends on the port in us e. Follow the s ection that c orresponds to the port you want to use.

• SmartNetMonitor

• Standard TCP/IP Port

• LPR Port

SmartNetMonitor

A Click [SmartNetMonitor], and then click [Next>]. B Select the printer you want to use.

❖❖❖❖ TCP/IP

A Click [TCP/IP], and then click [Search].

Available printers will be list ed.

B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].

Note

❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be displayed. To print to a

printer not listed here, click [Specify Address], and then enter the printer's IP address or host name.

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❖❖❖❖ NetBEUI

A Click [NetBEUI], and then click [Search].

A list of printers that can be used with NetBEUI appears.

B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].

Note

❒ Printers that respond to a broadcast from the compu ter will be displayed. To pr int to a

❒ You cannot print to printers beyond routers.

❖❖❖❖ IPP

A Click [IPP].

The IPP setting dialog box appears.

B To specify the printer's IP address, enter “http://printer's-ip-address/printer” or

“ipp://printer's-ip-address/printer” in the [Printer URL] field. (Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16)

http://192.168.15.16/printer ipp://192.168.15.16/printer

C If necessary, enter the name s to distingui sh the prin ter in [IPP Port Name]. Enter a different

name from those of existing port names. If you do not do this, the ad dress en tered in [Printer URL] will be set as t he IPP port name.

Specify Address

], and then enter the NetBEUI address. Check

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D If a proxy server and IPP user name are used, click [Detailed Settings] and configure the

necessary settings .

Note

❒ For more information about these settings, see SmartNetMonitor for Client Help.

E Click [OK].

Standard TCP/IP Port

A In [Create a new Port], click [Standard TCP/IP], and then click [Next>]. B In the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] window, click [Next>]. C In the [Printer Name or IP Address] box, enter the printer name or I P ad dress, a nd then c lick

[Next>].

D In the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] window, click [Finish].

LPR Port

A Click [LPR Port] in [Create a new Port], and then click [Next>]. B In the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box, enter the printer's IP address. C In the [Name of printer or print queue on that server] box, enter “lp”, and then click [OK].

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Confirm to select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install, and then click [Next>].

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Change the name of the printer if you want, and then click [Next>].

Configure the default pr inter as neces sary. Select the [Yes] check box to s et the printe r as the defaul t printer.

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select the [Share as:] check box, and then click [Next>].

To change the printer name, use the [Share as:] box.

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In the [Location and Comment] dialog box, enter the location and comment about the printer, and then click [Next>].

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Select whether or not you want to print a test page, and then click [Next>].

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Click [Finish].

Printer driver installation sta rts.

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Set up the o ptions.

Reference

For more information about option settings, see p.30 “Setting Up Options”.

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Changing Port Settings

This describes how to change SmartNetMonitor for Client settings, such as proxy server settings or IPP URL.

Note

❒ There are no settings for NetBEUI.

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In the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, cli ck [Properties].

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Click the [Ports] tab, and then click [Configure Port].

The [Port Configuration:] dialog box appears.

Note

❒ If you cannot set items on the [Recovery/Parallel Printing] tab, follow the procedure below.

Click [Cancel] to close the [Port Configuration:] dialog box.

Start SmartNetMonitor for Client , and then right-click the SmartNetMonitor for Cli ent icon on

the taskbar. Click [Extended Features Settings], and then select the [Set Recovery/Parallel Printing for each port]

check box. Click [OK] to close the [Extended Features Settings] dialog box.

• For IPP, you can configure User Settings, Proxy Settings, and Timeout Settings.

Note

❒ For more information about these settings, see SmartNetMonitor for Client Help.

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Setting Up Options

You must set up installed options, paper size, and feed direction with the printer driver when bidirectional transmission is disabl ed.

Limitation

❒ Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators

and Power Users grou ps have Manage Printe rs permission by defaul t. When you set up optio ns, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.

Note

❒ The description uses the PCL 5c printer driver.

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On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].

The [Printers] window appears.

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Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

Note

❒ When you open the printer properties dialog box for the first time after installing the RPCS printer

driver, the confirmation window appears. After that, the initial display of the printer properties dialog box appears.

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Click the [Accessories] tab.

Note

❒ If you are using the RPCS printer driver, click the [Change Accessories] tab. ❒ If you are using the PostScript 3 printer driver, click the [

Device Settings

] tab.

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Select opti o ns y o u h a ve ins t al led fr om t he [Options] group, and then make any necessary settings.

Note

❒ If you are using the RPCS printer driver, select the options from [ ❒ If you are using the PostScript 3 printer driver, select the options from [

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Click [OK].

----Bidirectional transmission

When bidirectional t ran smission is enable d, i nf ormat i on about paper size and feed direction settings is automatically sent to the printer by a computer. You can also check the printer status from your computer.

• Bidirectional transmission is supported by Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows NT 4.0.

• If you use the RPCS printer driver and bidirectional transmission is enabled, the [Change Accesso- ries] tab is shaded, and cannot be modified

Select printer options:

Installable Options

Note

❒ The RPCS printer driver supports bidirectional transmission and updates the printer status automat-

ically.

❒ The PCL 5c printer driv er supports bidirectional transmissio n; you can update the printer status

manually. However, it does not support bidirectional transmission over a parallel connection.

❒ The PostScript 3 printer driver does not support bidirectional transmission.

Bidirectional transmission requires the following conditions:

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❖❖❖❖ When connecting via parallel cable

• The computer must support bidirectional transmission.

• The printer must be set to bidirectional transmission.

• The interface cable must support bidirectional transmission.

• The machine must be connected to the computer using standard parallel cable and parallel con-

nector.

• Under Windows 2000, [Enable bidirectional support] must be selected and [Enable printer pool-

ing] must not be selected on the [port] tab with RPCS printer driver.

❖❖❖❖ When connecting with the network

• The printer must be set to bidirectional transmission.

• SmartNetMonitor for Client included on the CD-ROM must be installed, and TCP/IP must be

used.

• Under Windows 2000, [Enable bidirectional support] must be selected and [Enable printer pool-

ing] must not be selected on the [port] tab with RPCS printer driver.

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Settings for Printer Share

Limitation

❒ Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators

and Power Users grou ps have Manage Printe rs permission by defaul t. When you set up optio ns, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.

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On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].

The [Printers] window appears.

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Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

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Select the [Shared as:] check box on the [Sharing] tab.

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To share a printer with users running different versions of Windows, click [Additional Driv- ers...], and then follow the instruction on the screen.

Note

❒ If you have installed an alternative driver by selecting the [Shared] check box, you do not have to

follow this step.

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Click [OK].

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2. Windows XP Print Server Configuration

To use a printer connected to the Ethernet interface, click [SmartNetMonitor], [Standard TCP/IP Port], or [LPR Port] when installing the printer driver.

• SmartNetMonitor See p.34 “Configuring Protocols ”, p.37 “Installing Software”, p.38 “Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS

Printer Driver”, and p.43 “Installing the PostScript Printer Driver”.

• Standard TCP/IP Port, LPR Port See p.34 “Configuring Protocols”, p.38 “In stalli ng th e PCL 5c or RPCS Prin ter Driv er”, and p.43

“Installing the PostScript Pri nter Driver”.

Note

❒ If you want to use “LPR Port”, “Print Services for UNIX” must be installed. For detail s, see Wi n-

dows XP Help.

Configuring Protocols

Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing

This describes how to confi gur e t he n etwo rk i nt erf ace board and Windows XP to use TCP/I P and IPP.

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Configuring the printer

Configure the printer to use TCP/IP.

• Check TCP/IP is set to active. (The factory defau lt is active.)

• Assign an IP address and make other settings required for TCP/IP.

Reference

For more information about how to make the above settings, see “Windows XP Configuration”, Print- er Client Reference.

If DHCP is used to assign IP addresses, see p.250 “Using DHCP”.

Note

❒ After setting the IP address, use the ping command to confirm that it has been set correctly.

On the [Start] menu, point to [All Programs], point to [Accessories], and then click [Command

Prompt]. Enter the following: (Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16)

C:> ping 192.168.15.16

If the address is configured correctly, the following message appears:

Reply from 192.1 68 .15 .1 6 : by tes =3 2 ti me <10 ms TTL =32

If the address is configured incorrectly, the following message appears:

Request timed out.

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Configuring a Windows XP computer

Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows XP computer to use TCP/IP.

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On the [Start] menu, point to [Control Panel], and then click [Network Connections].

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Click [Local Area Connection]. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

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Check [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] is s elect ed in the [This connection uses the following items:] box on the [General] tab.

Note

❒ If the check box for TCP/IP is not selected, select it. ❒ If TCP/IP is not ins talled, click [

about installing TCP/IP, see Windows XP Help.

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Configure TCP/IP with an appropriate IP address, subnet mask, and other settings.

Check with the network administrator that the settings are correct.

Install

] on the [

General

] tab and install i t. For more information

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Installing Software

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client

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Quit all applications that are running.

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Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Auto Run will start the installer.

Note

❒ Auto Run might not work automa tically due to certain operating system s ettings. If this is the

case, launch “Setup.exe” located in the CD-ROM root directory.

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Select a language for the interface, and then cli ck [OK].

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Click [SmartNetMonitor for Client/Admin].

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The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.

After rea ding thro ugh the co ntent, cl ick [I accept the agreement.] to agree with the license agreement, and then click [Next>].

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Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note

❒ If you are required to restart the computer after the installation of SmartNetMonitor for Client, re-

start and continue configuration.

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Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver

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Quit all applications that are running.

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Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Auto Run will start the installer.

Important

❒

Never have two versions of the same printer driver installed on your system at the same time. When upgrading to a new version of the printer dri ver, delete the old version, and then install the new one.

Note

❒ Auto Run might not work automa tically due to certain operating system s ettings. If this is the

case, launch “Setup.exe” located in the CD-ROM root directory.

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Select a language for the interface, and then cli ck [OK].

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Click [PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers].

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The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.

After rea ding thro ugh the co ntent, cl ick [I accept the agreement.] to agree with the license agreement, and then click [Next>].

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Select the printer drivers you want to use when the [Select Program] dialog appears, and then click [Next>].

You can select more than one printer driver.

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Select the [Printer Name] check box to select the printer model(s) you want to use.

To change the printer name, use the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box.

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Double-click the printer name to display its settings.

Note

❒ The details shown for [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system

being used, model of printer selected, and port being used.

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Click [Port:], and then click [Add] in the [Change settings for 'Port'] box.

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The next part of the pr ocedure depends on the port in us e. Follow the s ection that c orresponds to the port you want to use.

• SmartNetMonitor

• Standard TCP/IP Port

• LPR Port

SmartNetMonitor

A Click [SmartNetMonitor], and then click [OK]. B Select the printer you want to use.

❖❖❖❖ TCP/IP

A Click [TCP/IP], and then click [Search].

Available printers will be list ed.

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B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].

Note

❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be displayed. To print to a print-

er not listed here, click

❖❖❖❖ IPP

A Click [IPP].

The IPP setting dialog box appears.

B To specify the printer's IP address, enter “http://printer's-ip-address/printer” or

“ipp://printer's-ip-address/printer” in the [Printer URL] field. (Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16)

http://192.168.15.16/printer ipp://192.168.15.16/printer

C If necessary, enter the name s to distingui sh the prin ter in [IPP Port Name]. Enter a different

name from those of existing port names. If you do not do this, the ad dress en tered in [Printer URL] will be set as t he IPP port name.

D If a proxy server and IPP user name are used, click [Detailed Settings] and configure the

necessary settings .

Specify Address

[

, and then enter th e pr inter's IP add ress or host name.

]

Note

❒ For more information about these settings, see SmartNetMonitor for Client Help.

E Click [OK].

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Standard TCP/IP Port

A Click [Standard TCP/IP], and then click [OK]. B In the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] window, click [Next>]. C In the [Printer Name or IP Address] box, enter the printer name or I P ad dress, a nd then c lick

[Next>].

D In the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] window, click [Finish].

LPR Port

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Make sure the location for the selected printer is displayed after [Port:].

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Double-click [Shared] to display share settings.

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To share the printer, select the [Shared] check box.

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Check the boxes under [Share name] to install th e alternative driver for the necessary system.

Note

❒ Select the [

and [

❒ You can add an alternative driver after instal lation. See p.51 “Settings for Printer Share”.

Shared

] check box to start instal lation of an alternativ e driver ([

Windows 95/98/Me

] are already selected).

Windows NT 4.0/2000

]

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Configure the default printer as necessary.

❖❖❖❖ Default Printer

Select the [Default Printer] check box to set the printer as the default printer.

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Click [Continue] to start printer driver installation.

Note

❒ During installati on, the [Software Installation] dialog box ma y appea r. In this c ase, click [Continue

Anyway] to continue the installation.

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When the [Select Program] dialog box appears, click [Finish].

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When the [Installation completion] dialog box appears, click [Finish].

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Set up the o ptions.

Note

❒ You must set up the opti ons when bidi rectional tran smission is d isabled. For m ore informat ion

about bidirectional transmission status, see p.49 “Bidirectional transmission”.

Reference

For more information about option settings, see p.48 “Setting Up Options”.

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Installing the PostScript Printer Driver

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Quit all applications that are running.

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Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Auto Run will start the installer.

Important

❒ Never have two versions of the same printer driver installe d on your system at the same time.

When upgrading to a new version of the printer driver, delete the old version, and then install the new one.

Note

❒ Auto Run might not work automa tically due to certain operating system s ettings. If this is the

case, launch “Setup.exe” located in the CD-ROM root directory.

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Select a language for the interface, and then cli ck [OK].

Note

❒ The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. The printe r drive r wil l be ins tal led

in English if you select the following languages: Cestina, Magyar, Polski, Portugues, Suomi

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Click [PostScript 3 Printer Driver].

Add Printer Wi zard starts.

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Click [Next>].

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Click [Local printer attached to this computer], and then click [Next>].

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Click [Create a new port:].

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The next part of the pr ocedure depends on the port in us e. Follow the s ection that c orresponds to the port you want to use.

• SmartNetMonitor

• Standard TCP/IP Port

• LPR Port

SmartNetMonitor

A Click [SmartNetMonitor], and then click [Next>]. B Select the printer you want to use.

❖❖❖❖ TCP/IP

A Click [TCP/IP], and then click [Search].

Available printers will be list ed.

B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].

Note

❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be displayed. To print to a

printer not listed here, click [Specify Address], and then enter the printer's IP address or host name.

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❖❖❖❖ IPP

A Click [IPP].

The IPP setting dialog box appears.

B To specify the printer's IP address, enter “http://printer's-ip-address/printer” or

“ipp://printer's-ip-address/printer” in the [Printer URL] field. (Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16)

http://192.168.15.16/printer ipp://192.168.15.16/printer

C If necessary, enter the name s to distingui sh the prin ter in [IPP Port Name]. Enter a different

name from those of existing port names. If you do not do this, the ad dress en tered in [Printer URL] will be set as t he IPP port name.

D If a proxy server and IPP user name are used, click [Detailed Settings] and configure the

necessary settings .

Note

❒ For more information about these settings, see SmartNetMonitor for Client Help.

E Click [OK].

Standard TCP/IP Port

A In [Create a new Port:], click [Standard TCP/IP], and then click [Next>]. B In the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] window, click [Next>]. C In the [Printer Name or IP Address] box, enter the printer name or I P ad dress, a nd then c lick

[Next>].

D In the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] window, click [Finish].

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LPR Port

A In [Create a new Port:], click [LPR Port], and then click [Next>]. B In the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box, enter the printer's IP address. C In the [Name of printer or print queue on that server] box, enter “lp”, and then click [OK].

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Confirm to select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install, and then click [Next>].

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Change the name of the printer if you want, and then click [Next>].

Configure the default pr inter as neces sary. Select the [Yes] check box to s et the printe r as the defaul t printer.

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Select the [Share name:] check box, and then click [Next>].

To change the printer name, use the [Share name: ] box.

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In the [Location and Comment] dialog box, enter the location and comment about the printer, and then click [Next>].

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Select whether or not you want to print a test page, and then click [Next>].

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Click [Finish].

Printer driver installation sta rts.

Note

❒ During installa tion, the [

Anyway

] to continue the installation.

Hardware Installation

] dialog box may ap pear. In this case, click [

Continue

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Set up the o ptions.

Reference

For more information about option settings, see p.48 “Setting Up Options”.

Changing Port Settings

Follow the procedure below to change SmartNetMonitor for Client settings, such as proxy server settings or IPP URL.

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In the [Printers and Faxes] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

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Click the [Ports] tab, and then click [Configure Port].

The [Port Configuration:] dialog box appears.

Note

❒ If you cannot set items on the [Recovery/Parallel Printing] tab, follow the procedure below.

Click [Cancel] to close the [Port Configuration:] dialog box.

Start SmartNetMonitor for Client , and then right-click the SmartNetMonitor for Cli ent icon on

the taskbar. Click [Extended Features Settings], and then select the [Set Recovery/Parallel Printing for each port]

check box. Click [OK] to close the [

• For IPP, you can configure IPP User Settings, Proxy Settings, and Timeout Settings.

Extended Features Settings

] dialog box.

Note

❒ For more information about these settings, see SmartNetMonitor for Client Help.

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Setting Up Options

You must set up installed options, paper size and feed direction with the printer driver when bidirectional transmission is disabl ed.

Limitation

❒ Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators

and Power Users grou ps have Manage Printe rs permission by defaul t. When you set up optio ns, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.

Note

❒ The description uses the PCL 5c printer driver.

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Access the [Printers and Faxes] window from [Start] on the tas kbar.

The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.

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Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

Note

❒ When you open the printer properties dialog box for the first time after installing the RPCS printer

driver, the confirmation window appears. After that, the initial display of the printer properties dialog box appears.

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Click the [Accessories] tab.

Note

❒ If you are using the RPCS printer driver, click the [Change Accessories] tab. ❒ If you are using the PostScript 3 printer driver, click the [

Device Settings

] tab.

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Select opti o ns y o u h a ve ins t al led fr om t he [Options] group, and then make any necessary settings.

Note

❒ If you are using the RPCS printer driver, select the options from [ ❒ If you are using the PostScript 3 printer driver, select the options from [

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Click [OK].

----Bidirectional transmission

When bidirectional t ran smission is enable d, i nf ormat i on about paper size and feed direction settings is automatically sent to the printer by a c omput er. You can also ch eck printer status f rom your computer.

• Bidirectional transmission is supported by Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows NT 4.0.

• If you use the RPCS printer driver and bidirectional transmission is enabled, the [Change Accesso- ries] tab is shaded, and cannot be used.

Select printer options:

Installable Options

Note

❒ The RPCS printer driver supports bidirectional transmission and updates the printer status automat-

ically.

❒ The PCL 5c printer driv er supports bidirectional transmissio n; you can update the printer status

manually.

❒ The PostScript 3 printer driver does not support bidirectional transmission.

Bidirectional transmission requires the following conditions:

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❖❖❖❖ When connecting via parallel cable

• The computer must support bidirectional transmission.

• The printer must be set to bidirectional transmission.

• The interface cable must support bidirectional transmission.

• The machine must be connected to the computer using standard parallel cable and parallel con-

nector.

• Under Windows XP [Enable bidirectional support] must be selected and [Enable printer pooling]

must not be selected on the [port] tab with RPCS printer driver.

❖❖❖❖ When connecting with the network

• The printer must be set to bidirectional transmission.

• SmartNetMonitor for Client included on the CD-ROM must be installed, and TCP/IP must be

used.

• Under Windows XP [Enable bidirectional support] must be selected and [Enable printer pooling]

must not be selected on the [port] tab with RPCS printer driver.

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Settings for Printer Share

Limitation

❒ Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators

and Power Users grou ps have Manage Printe rs permission by defaul t. When you set up optio ns, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.

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Access the [Printers and Faxes] window from [Start] on the tas kbar.

The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.

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Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

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Select the [Share this printer:] check box on the [Sharing] tab.

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To share a printer with users running different versions of Windows, click [Additional Driv- ers...], and then follow the instruction on the screen.

Note

❒ If you have installed an alternative driver by selecting the [Shared] check box, you do not have to

follow this step.

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Click [OK].

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3. Windows NT 4.0 Print Server Configuration

To use a printer connected to the Ethe rnet interface, clic k [SmartNetMonitor] or [LPR Port] when installing the printer driver.

• SmartNetMonitor See p.52 “Configuring Protocols ”, p.57 “Installing Software”, p.58 “Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS

Printer Driver”, and p.63 “Installing the PostScript Printer Driver”.

• LPR Port See p.52 “Configuring Protocols”, p.58 “In stalli ng th e PCL 5c or RPCS Prin ter Driv er”, and p.63

“Installing the PostScript Pri nter Driver”.

Note

❒ If you want to use “LPR Port”, “Microsoft TCP/ IP Printing” must be installed. For details, see Win-

dows NT Help.

Configuring Protocols

Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing

This describes how to c onf igure the network interface board and Win dows NT to use TCP/IP and IPP.

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Configuring the printer

Configure the printer to use TCP/IP.

• Check TCP/IP is set to active. (The factory defau lt is active.)

• Assign an IP address and make other settings required for TCP/IP.

Reference

For more information about how to make the above settings, see “Windows NT 4.0 Configuration”, Printer Client Reference.

If DHCP is used to assign IP addresses, see p.69 “Bidirectional transmission”.

Note

❒ After setting the IP address, use the ping command to confirm that it has been set correctly.

On the [Start] menu, point to [Programs], and then click [Command Prompt].

Enter the following: (Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16)

C:> ping 192.168.15.16

If the address is configured correctly, the following message appears:

Reply from 192.1 68 .15 .1 6 : by tes =3 2 ti me <10 ms TTL =32

If the address is configured incorrectly, the following message appears:

Request timed out.

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Configuring a Windows NT computer

Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows NT computer to use TCP/IP.

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Open [Control Panel] and double-click the [Network] icon. Check “TCP/IP Pro tocol ” is listed in the [Network protocols] box on the [Protocols] tab.

Note

❒ If TCP/IP is not installed, clic k [

about installing TCP/IP, see Windows NT Help.

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Check TCP/IP with an appropriate IP address, subnet mask, and other settings.

Check the settings are correct with the network administrator.

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Click the [Services] tab, and confirm that “Microsoft TC P/IP Printing” is installed.

If “Microsoft TCP/IP Printing” is not installed, click [Add] on the [Services] tab, and inst al l it . Fo r more information about installing and configuring network services, see Windows NT Help.

Add

] on the [

Protocols

] tab and install it. For more informat ion

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Configuring NetBEUI for Printing

This describes how to configure the network inte rface board and Windows NT to use NetBEUI.

Preparation

To use NetBEUI, use the SmartNetMonitor for Client port.

Configuring the printer

Configure the printer to use NetBEUI.

• Check NetBEUI is set to active. (The factory default is active.)

Reference

For more information about how to make the above settings, see “Windows NT 4.0 Configuration”, Printer Client Reference.

Configuring a Windows NT computer

Install NetBEUI on the Windows NT computer, and then change the LAN adapter number (Lana Number).

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Open [Control Panel] and double-click the [Network] icon. Check [NetBEUI Protocol] is listed in the [Network Protocols] box on the [Protocols] tab.

Note

❒ If NetBEUI is not installed, click [Add...] on the [Protocols] tab, and install it. For more information

about installing NetBEUI, see Windows NT Help.

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Change the Lana Number. Click the [Services] tab, click [NetBEUI Interface] in the [Network Services:] box, and then click [Properties:].

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Click the Lana Number correspo nding to the Nbf proto col of the [Network Route] headline, and then click [Edit].

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Enter “0” as the Lana Number.

Note

❒ If another protocol's Lana Number is configured to “0”, change it to another number.

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Click [OK].

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Click [Close].

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After confirming the message to restart, click [Yes].

Note

❒ After you change the Lana Number, you must restart the computer.

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Installing Software

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client

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Quit all applications that are running.

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Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Auto Run will start the installer.

Note

❒ Auto Run might not work automa tically due to certain operating system s ettings. If this is the

case, launch “Setup.exe” located in the CD-ROM root directory.

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Select a language for the interface, and then cli ck [OK].

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Click [SmartNetMonitor for Client/Admin].

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The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.

After rea ding thro ugh the co ntent, cl ick [I accept the agreement.] to agree with the license agreement, and then click [Next>].

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Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note

❒ If you are required to restart the computer after the installation of SmartNetMonitor for Client, re-

start and continue configuration.

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Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver

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Quit all applications that are running.

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Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Auto Run will start the installer.

Important

❒ Never have two versions of the same printer driver installe d on your system at the same time.

When upgrading to a new version of the printer driver, delete the old version, and then install the new one.

Note

❒ Auto Run might not work automa tically due to certain operating system s ettings. If this is the

case, launch “Setup.exe” located in the CD-ROM root directory.

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Select a language for the interface, and then cli ck [OK].

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Click [PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers].

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The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.

After rea ding thro ugh the co ntent, cl ick [I accept the agreement.] to agree with the license agreement, and then click [Next>].

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Select the printer drivers you want to use when the [Select Program] dialog appears, and then click [Next>].

You can select more than one printer driver.

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Select the [Printer Name] check box to select the printer model(s) you want to use.

To change the printer name, use the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box.

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Double-click the printer name to display its settings.

Note

❒ The details shown for [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system

being used, model of printer selected, and port being used.

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Click [Port:], and then click [Add] in the [Change settings for 'Port'] box.

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The next part of the pr ocedure depends on the port in us e. Follow the s ection that c orresponds to the port you want to use.

• SmartNetMonitor

• LPR Port

SmartNetMonitor

A Click [SmartNetMonitor], and then click [OK]. B Select the printer you want to use.

❖❖❖❖ TCP/IP

A Click [TCP/IP], and then click [Search].

Available printers will be list ed.

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B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].

Note

❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be displayed. To print to a

printer not listed here, click [ name.

❖❖❖❖ NetBEUI

A Click [NetBEUI], and then click [Search].

A list of printers that can be used with NetBEUI appears.

B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].

Note

❒ Printers that respond to a n broadcast fro m the computer will be d isplayed. To print to a

printer not listed here, click [Specify Address], and then enter the NetBEUI address. Check the NetBEUI network addres s is on the configuration pag e. For more information about the printing of configuration page, see p.134 “Printing a Configuration Page”. NetBEUI address appea rs as “\\RNPxxxx\xxx” on a configuration page. Enter the printer's network path name in form of “%%Comput er name \Sh are nam e”. Do not enter “\\” as head characters but “%%”.

❒ You cannot print to printers beyond routers.

Specify Address

], and then enter the printer's IP address or host

❖❖❖❖ IPP

A Click [IPP].

The IPP settings dialog box appears.

B To specify the printer's IP address, enter “http://printer's-ip-address/printer” or

“ipp://printer's-ip-address/printer” in the [Printer URL] field. (Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16)

http://192.168.15.16/printer ipp://192.168.15.16/printer

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C If necessary, enter the name s to distingui sh the prin ter in [IPP Port Name]. Enter a different

name from those of existing port names. If you do not do this, the ad dress en tered in [Printer URL] will be set as t he IPP port name.

D If a proxy server and IPP user name are used, click [Detailed Settings] and configure the

necessary settings .

Note

❒ For more information about these settings, see SmartNetMonitor for Client Help.

E Click [OK].

LPR Port

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Make sure the location for the selected printer is displayed after [Port:].

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Double-click [Shared] to display share settings.

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To share the printer, select the [Shared] check box.

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Check the boxes under [Share name] to install th e alternative driver for the necessary system.

Note

❒ Select the [Shared] check box to start installation of an alternative driver ([Windows 98/98/Me] is al-

ready selected).

❒ You can add an alternative driver after instal lation. See p.71 “Settings for Printer Share”.

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Configure the default printer as necessary.

❖❖❖❖ Default Printer

Select the [Default Printer] check box to set the printer as the default printer.

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Click [Continue] to start printer driver installation.

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When the [Select Program] dialog box appears, click [Finish].

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When the [Installation completion] dialog box appears, click [Finish].

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Set up the o ptions.

Note

❒ You must set up the opti ons when bidi rectional tran smission is d isabled. For m ore informat ion

about bidirectional transmission status, see p.69 “Bidirectional transmission”.

Reference

For more information about option settings, see p.68 “Setting Up Options”.

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Installing the PostScript Printer Driver

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Quit all applications that are running.

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Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Auto Run will start the installer.

Important

❒ Never have two versions of the same printer driver installe d on your system at the same time.

When upgrading to a new version of the printer driver, delete the old version, and then install the new one.

Note

❒ Auto Run might not work automa tically due to certain operating system s ettings. If this is the

case, launch “Setup.exe” located in the CD-ROM root directory.

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Select a language for the interface, and then cli ck [OK].

Note

❒ The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. The printe r drive r wil l be ins tal led

in English if you select the following languages: Cestina, Magyar, Polski, Portugues, Suomi

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Click [PostScript 3 Printer Driver].

Add Printer Wi zard starts.

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Click [Next>].

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Click [Local printer], and then click [Next>].

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Click [Add Port:].

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The next part of the pr ocedure depends on the port in us e. Follow the s ection that c orresponds to the port you want to use.

• SmartNetMonitor

• LPR Port

SmartNetMonitor

A Click [SmartNetMonitor], and then click [New Port...]. B Select the printer you want to use.

❖❖❖❖ TCP/IP

A Click [TCP/IP], and then click [Search].

Available printers will be list ed.

B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].

Note

❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be displayed. To print to a print-

er not listed here, click

Specify Address

[

, and then enter th e pr inter's IP add ress or host name.

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❖❖❖❖ NetBEUI

A Click [NetBEUI], and then click [Search].

A list of printers that can be used with NetBEUI appears.

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B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].

Note

❒ Printers that respond to a broadcast from the compu ter will be displayed. To pr int to a

❒ You cannot print to printers beyond routers.

❖❖❖❖ IPP

A Click [IPP].

The IPP setting dialog box appears.

B To specify the printer's IP address, enter “http://printer's-ip-address/printer” or

“ipp://printer's-ip-address/printer” in the [Printer URL] field. (Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16)

http://192.168.15.16/printer ipp://192.168.15.16/printer

C If necessary, enter the name s to distingui sh the prin ter in [IPP Port Name]. Enter a different

name from those of existing port names. If you do not do this, the ad dress en tered in [Printer URL] will be set as t he IPP port name.

D If a proxy server and IPP user name are used, click [Detailed Settings] and configure the

necessary settings .

Specify Address

], and then enter the NetBEUI address. Check

Note

❒ For more information about these settings, see SmartNetMonitor for Client Help.

E Click [OK].

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LPR Port

A In [Create a new Port:], click [LPR Port], and then click [New Port...]. B In the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box, enter the printer's IP address. C In the [Name of printer or print queue on that server] box, enter “lp”, and then click [OK]. D Click [Close] in the [Printer Ports] dialog box, and then click [Next>].

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Confirm to select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install, and then click [Next>].

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Change the name of the printer if you want, and then click [Next>].

Configure the default pr inter as neces sary. Select the [Yes] check box to s et the printe r as the defaul t printer.

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Select the [Shared:] check box, sele ct the operati ng system as nece ssary, and then cl ick [Next>].

To change the printer name, use the [Share Name:] box.

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In the [Location and Comment] dialog box, enter the location and comment about the printer, and then click [Next>].

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Select whether or not you want to print a test page, and then click [Finish].

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Printer driver installation starts.

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Set up the o ptions.

Reference

For more information about option settings, see p.68 “Setting Up Options”.

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Changing Port Settings

This describes how to change SmartNetMonitor for Client settings, such as proxy server settings or IPP URL.

Note

❒ There are no settings for NetBEUI.

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In the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, cli ck [Properties].

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Click the [Ports] tab, and then click [Configure Port].

The [Port Configuration:] dialog box appears.

Note

❒ If you cannot set items on the [Recovery/Parallel Printing] tab, follow the procedure below.

Click [Cancel] to close the [Port Configuration:] dialog box.

Start SmartNetMonitor for Client , and then right-click the SmartNetMonitor for Cli ent icon on

the taskbar. Click [Extended Features Settings], and then select the [Set Recovery/Parallel Printing for each port]

check box. Click [OK] to close the [Extended Features Settings] dialog box.

• For IPP, you can configure User Settings, Proxy Settings, and Timeout Settings.

Note

❒ For more information about these settings, see SmartNetMonitor for Client Help.

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Setting Up Options

You must set up installed options, paper size, and feed direction with the printer driver when bidirectional transmission is disabl ed.

Limitation

❒ Changing the printer settings requires Full Control Access permission. Members of the Administra-

tors and Power Users groups have Full Control Access permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control Access permission.

Note

❒ The description uses the PCL 5c printer driver.

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On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].

The [Printers] window appears.

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Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

Note

❒ When you open the printer properties dialog box for the first time after installing the RPCS printer

driver, the confirmation window appears. After that, the initial display of the printer properties dialog box appears.

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Click the [Accessories] tab.

Note

❒ If you are using the RPCS printer driver, click the [Change Accessories] tab. ❒ If you are using the PostScript 3 printer driver, click the [

Device Settings

] tab.

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Select opti o ns y o u h a ve ins t al led fr om t he [Options] group, and then make any necessary settings.

Note

❒ If you are using the RPCS printer driver, select the options from [ ❒ If you are using the PostScript 3 printer driver, select the options from [

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Click [OK].

----Bidirectional transmission

• Bidirectional transmission is supported by Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows NT 4.0.

• If you use the RPCS prin ter driver an d bidirectiona l transmissio n is enabled , on Windows 95/9 8/Me, the unavailable functions are shaded, and cannot be used.

Select printer options:

Installable Options

Note

❒ The RPCS printer driver supports bidirectional transmission and updates the printer status automat-

ically.

❒ The PCL 5c printer driv er supports bidirectional transmissio n; you can update the printer status

manually.

❒ The PostScript 3 printer driver does not support bidirectional transmission.

Bidirectional transmission requires the following conditions:

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❖❖❖❖ When connecting via parallel cable

• The computer must support bidirectional transmission.

• The printer must be set to bidirectional transmission.

• The interface cable must support bidirectional transmission.

• The machine must be connected to the computer using standard parallel cable and parallel con-

nector.

• Under Windows NT 4.0 [Enable bidirectional support] must be selected and [Enable printer pool-

ing] must not be selected on the [port] tab with RPCS printer driver.

❖❖❖❖ When connecting with the network

• The printer must be set to bidirectional transmission.

• SmartNetMonitor for Client included on the CD-ROM must be installed, and TCP/IP must be

used.

• Under Windows NT 4.0 [Enable bidirectional support] must be selected and [Enable printer pool-

ing] must not be selected on the [port] tab with RPCS printer driver.

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Settings for Printer Share

Limitation

❒ Changing the printer settings requires Full Control Access permission. Members of the Administra-

tors and Power Users groups have Full Control Access permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control Access permission.

Use the [Printers] window to set up the printer.

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On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].

The [Printers] window appears.

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Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

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Select the [Shared] check box on the [Sharing] tab.

Note

❒ If you use alternate driv ers for Wi ndo ws 95 /98/M e cl ie nt, Se rv ice P ac k 4 or later is req uir ed . In-

stall the appropriate printer driver for each client.

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To share a printer with users running different versi ons of Windows , sele ct the operating sys tem in the [Alternate Drivers:] box, and then follow the instruction on the screen.

Note

❒ If you have i ns talled an alternate driver by sel ec ti ng the [

follow this step.

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Click [OK].

The printers attached to the network are displayed.

Shared

] check box, you do not have to

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4. NetWare Configuration

This describes how to conf igure the printer fo r use as a print ser ver or re mo te p rinter in a NetWare e nvironment.

Configuring NetWare Using the Control Panel

Note

❒ IPX/SPX must be installed on your computer. If it is not, see Windows Help for instructions.

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Press the {{{{Menu}}}} key.

On Line

Job Reset

Form Feed

Power Error Data In

Escape

Enter

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“Menu” appears on the display.

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Press the {{{{UUUU}}}} or {{{{TTTT}}}} key to display “Host Interface”.

Menu: Host Interface

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Press the {{{{Enter #}}}} key.

The following message appears on the display:

Host Interface: I/O Buffer

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Press the {{{{UUUU}}}} or {{{{TTTT}}}} key to display “Network Setup”.

Host Interface: Network Setup

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Press the {{{{Enter #}}}} key.

The following message appears on the display:

Network Setup: DHCP

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Select NetWare.

Note

❒ All protocols are active by default. ❒ Do not select protocols not used on your network. ❒ If you use Pure IP on NetWare 5/5.1, 6, configure the printer to active TCP/IP.

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A Press the {{{{UUUU}}}} or {{{{TTTT}}}} key to display “Active Protocol”, and then press the {{{{Enter #}}}} key.

Active Protocol: TCP/IP

B Press the {{{{UUUU}}}} or {{{{TTTT}}}} key to display “NetWare”. C Press the {{{{Enter #}}}} key.

The current setting appears on the display.

NetWare: *Active

D Press the {{{{UUUU}}}} or {{{{TTTT}}}} key to display “NetWare”. E Press the {{{{Enter #}}}} key.

After about two seconds, the display returns to “Active Protocol”.

F Press the {{{{Escape}}}} key.

The display returns to “Network Setup”.

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Select the frame type for NetWare.

Select one of the following items if necessary:

• Auto (Default)

• Ethernet ll

• Ethernet 802.3

• Ethernet 802.2

• Ethernet SNAP

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Note

❒ In most situations, use the default setting (“Auto ”). When you first select “Auto ”, the frame type

first detected by the printer is adopted. If the network can u se more than tw o frame type s, the printer may fail to selec t th e correc t fr am e type if “Auto ” is selected. In this case, s el ect the a ppropriate frame type.

A Press the {{{{UUUU}}}} or {{{{TTTT}}}} key to display “Frame Type (NW)”.

Network Setup: Frame Type (NW)

B Press the {{{{Enter #}}}} key.

The current setting appears on the display.

Frame Type (NW): *Auto

C Press the {{{{UUUU}}}} or {{{{TTTT}}}} key to display the frame type you want to use. D Press the {{{{Enter #}}}} key.

In about two seconds, the display returns to “Network Setup”.

E Press the {{{{On Line}}}} key.

“Ready” appears on the display.

Ready

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Print the configuration page to check settings you have made.

For more information about how to print a configuration page, see p.134 “Printing a Configuration

Page”.

❖❖❖❖ SmartNetMonitor for Admin

To use a printer in a NetWare environment, configure the NetWare printing environment using SmartNetMonitor for Admin.

Note

❒ If you configure the NetWa re printing us ing SmartNetMoni tor for Admin un der the following

environments, Novell NetWare Client is required:

• NDS mode in Windows 95/98/Me

• NDS or Bindary mode in Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0

❒ Use the version of Novell Client provided with your operating system, or the latest version.

❖❖❖❖ Printers listed by SmartNetMonitor for Admin

SmartNetMonitor for Admin displays a list of printers connected to the network. If you cannot find the printer on the display ed l is t, r ef er t o th e configuration page pri n te d on t he printer. For more infor mation abou t print ing a c onfigur atio n page, se e p.134 “Printing a Config-

uration Page”.

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NetWare 3.x - Advanced Settings

The procedure for configuring the printer differs depending on whether the network interface board is configured as a print server or re mote printer. This section describes how to configure it in a NetWare

3.x environment.

Note

❒ This section assumes NetWare is functional and the necessary environment for NetWare Print Serv-

ice is available.

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Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin

Install SmartNetMonit or for Admin on your computer . For the installat ion procedure, s ee p.95 “Install-

ing SmartNetMonitor for Admin”.

After installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin, go to p.78 “Setting Up as a Print Server” to use this com- puter as a print server, or to p.80 “Setting Up as a Remo te Printer” to use it as a remote printer.

Setting Up as a Print Server

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Log on to the file server as a Supervisor or the equivalent of a Supervisor.

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Run SmartNetMonitor for Admin.

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On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [IPX/SPX].

A list of printers appears.

Note

❒ If you cannot identif y which printer to confi gure from the list of printers , print the configuration

page and find it. For more information about printing the configuration page, see p.134 “Printing

a Configuration Page”.

❒ If no printer name a ppears on the l ist, match the IPX/ SPX frame types between the comput er

and printer. Use the [Network] dialog box of Windows to change the computer fram e type. For more information about changing equipment frame types, see p.72 “Conf igu ri ng Ne tWar e U sin g

the Control Panel”.

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Select the printer you want to configure, and then click [NIB Setup Tool] on the [Tools] menu.

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Click [Wizard], and then click [OK].

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Enter the device name i n the [Device Name] box, a comment in the [Comment] box if necessa ry, and then click [Next>].

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Select the [NetWare] check box, and then click [Next>].

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Click [Bindery Mode], enter th e file ser ver name in the [File Server Name:] box, and the n click [Next>].

In the [File Server Name:] box, enter the name of the file server in which the print server is to be created. You can also select a file server from the list that appears by clicking [Browse].

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Enter the print server name in the [Print Server Name] box, the printe r name in the [Printer Name] box, and the print queue name in the [Print Queue Name] box, then click [Next>].

• In the [Print Server Name] box, enter the name of the NetWare print server using up to 47 char-

acters.

• In the [Printer Name] box, enter the name of the NetWare printer.

• In the [Print Queue Name] box, enter the name of the print queue to be added to NetWare.

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After confirming the settings, click [Next>].

The settings take effect, and NIB Setup Tool closes.

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Exit SmartNetMonitor for A dmin.

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Turn the p rinter power off an d on.

Note

❒ To check the printer is configured correctly, enter the following after the command prompt:

F:> USERLIST

❒ If the printer works as configured, the name of the print server appears as an attached user.

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Setting Up as a Remote Printer

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Log on to the file server as a Supervisor or the equivalent of a Supervisor.

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Run the SmartNetMonitor for Admin.

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On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [IPX/SPX].

A list of printers appears.

Note

❒ If you cannot identif y which printer to confi gure from the list of printers , print the configuration

page and find it. For more information about printing the configuration page, see p.134 “Printing

a Configuration Page”.

❒ If no printer name a ppears on the l ist, match the IPX/ SPX frame types between the comput er

and printer. Use the [Network] dialog box of Windows to change the computer fram e type. For more information about changing equipment frame types, see p.72 “Conf igu ri ng Ne tWar e U sin g

the Control Panel”.

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Select the printer you want to configure, and then click [NIB Setup Tool] on the [Tools] menu.

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Click [Property Sheet], and then click [OK].

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Click the [NetWare] tab, and then make the following settings:

A In the [Print Server Name] box, enter the name of the print server. B In the [File Server Name] box, enter the name of the file server in which a print server is to

be created.

By clic ki n g [Browse], you can sel ect a file serve r among t hose li sted i n the [Browse] dia log box.

C In the [Print Server Operation Mode] group, click [As Remote Printer].

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D In the [Remote Printer No.] box, enter the printer number.

Important

❒ Use the same printer number as that to be created in the printer server.

E Click [OK] to close the property sheet. F After a confirmation dialog box appears, click [OK].

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On the [NIB] menu, click [Exit] to exit NIB Setup Tool.

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Enter “PCONSOLE” after the command prompt.

F:> PCONSOLE

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Create a print queue as follo ws:

Note

❒ If you use a currently defined print queue, proceed to step

A On the [Available Options] menu, click [Print Queue Information], and then press {{{{Enter}}}}. B Press {{{{INSERT}}}}, and then enter a print queue name. C Press {{{{ESC}}}} to return to t he [Available Options] menu.

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Create a printer as follows:

A On the [Available Options] menu, click [Print Server Information], and then press {{{{Enter}}}}. B To create a new print server, press {{{{INSERT}}}}, and then enter a print server name.

If you are using a currently d efined print server, se lect one of the print s ervers shown i n the [Print Server] list.

Important

❒ Use the same name as that specified in NIB Setup Tool. (Step

- A).

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C On the [Print Server Information] menu, click [Print Server Configuration]. D On the [Print Server Configuration] menu, click [Printer Configuration]. E Select the printer which is indicated as “Not Installed”.

Important

❒ Use the same number as that s pecified as the Remote Printer No. using NIB Setup Tool.

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F If you want to change the name of the printer, enter a new name.

The name “Printer x” is assigned to the pr inter. The “x” stands for the number of the selected printer.

G For type, click [Remote Parallel, LPT1].

IRQ, Buffer size, Starting form, and Queue service mode are automatically configured.

H Press the {{{{ESC}}}} key, and then click [Yes] in the confirmation dialog box. I Press the {{{{ESC}}}} key to return to [Print Server Configuration Menu].

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Assign print queues to the created printer as follows:

A From [Print Server Configuration Menu], click [Queues Serviced By Printer]. B Select the printer created in step C Press the {{{{INSERT}}}} key to select a queue serviced by the printer.

- D).

Note

❒ You can select more than one queue at a time.

D Follow the instructions on the screen to make other necessary settings.

When you have finished the above steps, check the queues are assigned.

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Press the {{{{ESC}}}} key until “Exit?” appears, and then click [Yes] to close PCONSOLE.

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Start the print server by entering the following from the console of the NetWare Server:

If it is running, restart it after exiting it.

❖❖❖❖ To exit

CAREE: unload ps er ver

❖❖❖❖ To start

CAREE: load pser ve r print_server_name

Note

❒ If the printer works as configured, “Waiting for job” appears.

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NetWare 4.x, 5/5.1, 6 - Advanced Settings

The procedure for configuring the printer differ depending on whether the network interface board is configured as a print server or re mote printer. This section describes how to configure it in a NetWare

4.x, 5/5.1, 6 environment.

❖❖❖❖ To use NetWare 5/5.1, 6

• Use the pr inter as a print server.

Do not use as a remote printer.

• If you use Pure IP, configure the printer to use TCP/IP. For more informa tion about ho w to make

the settings, see p.72 “Configuring NetWare Using the Control Panel”.

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Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin

Install SmartNetMonit or for Admin on your computer . For the installat ion procedure, s ee p.95 “Install-

ing SmartNetMonitor for Admin”.

After installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin, go to p.85 “Setting Up as a Print Server” to use this com- puter as a print server, or to p.89 “Setting Up as a Remo te Printer” to use it as a remote printer.

Setting Up as a Print Server

Important

❒ You must set up the print server using NDS mode in NetWare 4.x, 5/5.1, 6.

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Log on to the file server as a Supervisor or the equivalent of a Supervisor.

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Run SmartNetMonitor for Admin.

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On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [IPX/SPX] or [TCP/IP].

A list of printers appears.

Note

❒ If you use Pure IP, click [ ❒ If you cannot identif y which printer to confi gure from the list of printers , print the configuration

page and find it. For more information about printing the configuration page, see p.134 “Printing

a Configuration Page”.

❒ If no printer name appears in the list, match the IPX/SPX frame types between the computer and

printer. Use th e [Network] dialog box of Windows to chan ge the comput er frame ty pe. For mo re information about ch anging equipment fram e types, see p.72 “Configuring NetWare Using the

Control Panel”.

TCP/IP

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Select the printer you want to configure, and then click [NIB Setup Tool] on the [Tools] menu.

Note

❒ If you use Pure IP, see p.87 “Using Pure IP in the NetWare 5/5.1, 6 Environment”.

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Click [Wizard], and then click [OK].

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Enter the device name i n the [Device Name] box, a comment in the [Comment] box if necessa ry, and then click [Next>].

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Select the [NetWare] check box, and then click [Next>].

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Click [NDS Mode], enter the file serv er name in the [File Server Name:] box, the NDS tree name in the [NDS Tree:] box and the context in the [NDS Context:] box, and then click [Next>].

In the [File Server Name:] box, enter the name of the file server in which the print server is to be created. You can also select a file server from the list that appears by clicking [Browse].

By clicking [Browse], you can select a NDS context from those listed in the [Browse] dialog box. For context, object names are entered from a lower object and divided by a period. For example, if

you want to create a print server into NET under DS, enter “NET.DS”.

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Enter the print server name in the [Print Server Name] box, the printe r name in the [Printer Name] box, the pr int que ue na me in the [Print Queue Name] box, and the print que ue volume in the [Print Queue Volume], and then click [Next>].

• In the [Print Server Name] box, enter the name of the NetWare print server using up to 47 char-

acters.

• In the [Printer Name] box, enter the name of the NetWare printer.

• In the [Print Queue Name] box, enter the name of the print queue to be added to NetWare.

• In [Print Queue Volume], enter the print queue volume. As a volume, object names are entered

from a lower object and divided by a period. You can select a volume by clicking [Browse].

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After confirming the settings, click [Next>].

The settings take effect, and NIB Setup Tool closes.

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Exit SmartNetMonitor for A dmin.

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Turn the p rinter power off an d on.

Note

❒ To check the printer is configured correctly, enter the following after the command prompt:

F:> NLIST USER /A/B

❒ If the printer works as configured, the name of the print server appears as an attached user.

Using Pure IP in the NetWare 5/5.1, 6 Environment

Note

❒ When not using IPX, it is recommended that you change the print server protocol in the Web brows-

er from [TCP/IP+IPX] to [TCP/IP].

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Log on to the file server as an Admin or the Equivalent of an Admin.

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Run SmartNetMonitor for Admin.

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Click [Property Sheet], and then click [OK].

The [NIB Setup Tool] dialog box appears.

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Click the [NetWare] tab, and make the following settings:

A In the [Print Server Name:] box, enter the name of the print server. B In the [File Server Name:] box, enter the name of the file server in which a print server is to

be created.

By clicking [Browse], you can select a file server among those listed in the [Browse File Server] dialog box.

C In the [NDS Context:] box, enter the context of the print server.

By click ing [Browse], you can sel ect NDS tree and NDS context from those lis ted in the [Browse Context] dialog box.

For context, object names are en tered from a lower objec t and div ided b y a per iod. Fo r exampl e, if you want to create a print server into Net under DS, enter “NET.DS”:

D In the [Print Server Operation Mode] group, click [As Print Server]. E Click [OK] to close the property sheet. F After the confirmation dialog box appears, click [OK].

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Exit SmartNetMonitor for A dmin.

After this step, proceed to step

on p.89 “Setting Up as a Remote Printer”.

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Setting Up as a Remote Printer

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Log on to the file server as an Admin or the equivalent of an Admin.

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Run the SmartNetMonitor for Admin.

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On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [IPX/SPX].

A list of printers appears.

Note

❒ If you cannot identif y which printer to confi gure from the list of printers , print the configuration

page and find it. For more information about printing the configuration page, see p.134 “Printing

a Configuration Page”.

❒ If no printer name a ppears on the l ist, match the IPX/ SPX frame types between the comput er

and printer. Use the [Network] dialog box of Windows to change the computer fram e type. For more information about changing equipment frame types, see p.72 “Conf igu ri ng Ne tWar e U sin g

the Control Panel”.

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Select the printer you want to configure, and then click [NIB Setup Tool] on the [Tools] menu.

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Click [Property Sheet], and then click [OK].

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Click the [NetWare] tab, and make the following settings:

A In the [Print Server Name] box, enter the name of the print server. B In the [File Server Name] box, enter the name of the file server in which a print server is to

be created.

By clic ki n g [Browse], you can sel ect a file serve r among t hose li sted i n the [Browse] dia log box.

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C In the [NDS Context] box, enter the context in which the print server is to be created.

By clicking [Browse], you can select a context from those listed in the [Browse] dialog box. For context, object na mes are entered from a lower level obj ec t and divided by a per iod . For e x-

ample, if you want to create a print server into NET under DS, enter “NET.DS”:

D In the [Print Server Operation Mode] group, click [As Remote Printer]. E In the [Remote Printer No.] box, enter the number of the printer.

Important

❒ Use the same number as that of the printer to be created in the print server.

F Click [OK] to close the property sheet.

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On the [NIB] menu, click [Exit] to exit NIB Setup Tool.

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From Windows, run NWadmin.

Reference

For more information about NWadmin, see the documentation provided with NetWare.

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Create a print queue as follo ws: A Select the container object the print queue is located in among those in the directory tree,

and then click [Create] on the [Object] menu.

B In the [Class of new object] box, click [Print Queue], and then click [OK].

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C In the [Print Queue name] box, enter the name of the print queue. D In the [Print Queue Volume] box, click [Browse]. E In the [Available objects] box, click the volume in which the print queue is created, and t hen

click [OK].

F After confirming the settings, click [Create].

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Create a printer as follows: A Select the container object the printer is located in, and then click [Create] on the [Object]

menu.

B In the [Class of new object] box, click [Printer], and then click [OK]. When you are using Net-

Ware 5/5.1, 6, click [Printer (Non NPDS)].

C In the [Printer name] box, enter the name of the printer. D Select the [Define additional properties] check box, and then click [Create].

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Assign print queues to the created printer as follows:

A Click [Assignments], and then click [Add] in the [Assignments] group. B In the [Available objects] box, click the queue created in step C Click [Configuration], and in the [Printer type] list, click [Parallel], and then click [Communi-

cation].

D Click [Manual load] in the [Communication type] group, and then click [OK]. E After confirming the settings, click [OK].

, and then click [OK].

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Create a print server as follo ws: A Select the context specified using NIB Setup Tool (Step

click [Create].

- AAAA), and on the [Object] menu,

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B In the [Class of new object] box, click [Print Server], and then click [OK]. When yo u are using

NetWare 5/5.1, 6, click [Print Server (Non NPDS)].

C In the [Print Server name] box, enter the name of the print server.

Important

❒ Use the same name as that specified using NIB Setup Tool. (Step

D Select the [Define additional properties] check box, and then click [Create].

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Assign the printer to the crea ted print server as follows:

A Click [Assignments], and then click [Add] in the [Assignments] group. B In the [Available objects] box, click the queue created in step C In the [Printers] group, click the printer ass igned in step BBBB, and then click [Printer Number]. D Enter the printer number, and then click [OK].

Important

❒ Use the same number a s that spec ified as Remote Prin ter No . using NI B Setu p Too l. (Step

- E).

E After confirming the settings, click [OK].

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, and then click [OK].

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Start the print server by typing the following from the console of the NetWare Server.

If it is running, restart it after closing.

❖❖❖❖ To exit

CAREE: unload ps er ver

❖❖❖❖ To start

CAREE: load pser ve r print_server_name

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5. Using SmartNetMonitor for Admin

Using SmartNetMonitor for Admin, you cannot only monitor the status of network printers, but also change configuration of the network interface board using TCP/IP or IPX/SPX.

SmartNetMonitor for Admin is equipped with the following functions;

• Device Information function

• Checks the printer's network settings and device details.

• Checks the number of pages printed for each computer, using the user codes.

• Checks results of print jobs executed from the computer.

• Enables you to change the printer's network settings.

• Device Settings function

• Limits settings done from the control panel, and disables changes made to certain items.

• Enables s election of paper typ e loaded in the printer.

• Energy Saver function

• Switches to, and wakes up from Energy Saver mode.

• System Status function

• Checks information about printing, paper quantity, and such, on the computer.

• Groups function

• Monitors multiple p rinters at the s ame time. When there a re many printer s, you can create gro ups

and classify printers to facilita te management.

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Operating system Protocol stack

Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me TCP/IP provided with Windows 95/98/Me

IPX/SPX provided with Windows 95/98/Me NetWare network client provided with Windows 95/98 Novell Client for Windows 95/98

Microsoft Windows 2000 TCP/IP provided with Windows 2000

IPX/SPX provided with Windows 2000 NetWare Client provided with Windows 2000 Novell Client for Windows NT/2000

Microsoft Windows XP TCP/IP provided with Windows XP

IPX/SPX provided with Windows XP NetWare Client provided with Windows XP Novell Client for Windows XP

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 TCP/IP provided with Wind ow s NT

IPX/SPX provided with Windows NT Client Service for NetWare provided with Windows NT Novell Client for Windows NT/2000

Note

❒ Select the appropriate protocol stack for your operating system.

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Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin

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Quit all applications that are running.

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Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Auto Run will start the installer.

Note

❒ Auto Run might not work automa tically due to certain operating system s ettings. If this is the

case, launch “Setup.exe” located in the CD-ROM root directory.

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Select a language for the interface, and then cli ck [OK].

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Click [SmartNetMonitor for Client/Admin].

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The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.

After rea ding thro ugh the co ntent, cl ick [I accept the agreement.] to agree with the license agreement, and then click [Next>].

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Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note

❒ If you are required t o restart the compute r after the installa tion of SmartNetMonito r for Admin,

restart and continue configuration.

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Changing the Network Interface Board Configuration

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Run SmartNetMonitor for Admin.

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Click the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [TCP/IP] or [IPX/SPX]. A list of printers appears.

Note

❒ Select the protocol of the printer for which you want to change configuration.

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In the list , select the printer for which you want to change configuration.

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On the [Tools] menu, click [NIB Setup Tool].

NIB Setup Tool starts.

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Click [Wizard] or [Property Sheet], and then click [OK].

• When configuring the network interface board for the first time, click [Wizard].

• When changing configura ti on of the network in te rface board or conf ig uri ng details, click [Prop-

erty Sheet].

Selecting [Wizard]

A Enter the necessary items, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Selecting [Property Sheet]

A A configuration list appears in the dialog box.

For more information about each item in the dialog box, see SmartNetMonitor for Admin Help.

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Selecting [Web Browser]

A For the Web browser setting, see p.109 “Configuring the Network Interface Board Set-

tings”.

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Changing Names and Comments

You can change printer names and attach comments to help identify printers listed on SmartNetMonitor for Admin.

SmartNetMonitor for Admin allows you to change names and comments when TCP/IP or IPX/SPX is available. You can install SmartNetMonitor for Admin from the CD-ROM provided. For more information about installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin, see p.85 “Installing SmartNetMonitor for Ad-

min”.

The following utilities are used to change printer names and comments:

Note

❒ Each of the names, in TCP/IP form (printer name) and NetBEUI form, is changed individually. Com-

ments are, however, common to both protocols.

❒ The factory default name consists of “RNP” and the last 3 bytes of the MAC address on the network

interface board. For example, if the MAC address is 00:00:74:62:7D:D5, the factory default name is “RNP627DD5”. Comments are not configured.

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Run SmartNetMonitor for Admin.

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Click the [Group] menu, poi nt to [Search Device], and click [TCP/IP] or [IPX/SPX]. A list of print- ers appears.

Note

❒ Select the protocol of the printer for which you want to change configuration.

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In the list, select the pr inter for the ne twork interface board y ou want to change c onfiguration.

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On the [Tools] menu, click [NIB Setup Tool].

NIB Setup Tool starts.

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Click [Property Sheet], and then click [OK].

TCP/IP

A Clic k the [General] tab, and then enter th e d ev i ce n am e in th e [Device Name] box and com-

ment in the [Comment] box.

• In the [Device Name] box, enter th e nam e of t he pr inter u sing u p to 1 3 c haract ers. The fac tory

default name consists of “RNP” and the last 3 bytes of the MAC address on the network interface board. For example, if the MAC address is 00:00:74:62:7D:D5, the factory default name is “RNP627DD5”. Nine character names are not permitte d if the prefi x is “RNP”. Also, if DHCP is selected as an IP address setting, the number of characters is limited to 13.

• In the [Comment] box, enter a printer comment using up to 31 characters.

NetBEUI

A Click the [General] tab, and then enter the comment in the [Comment] box.

In the [Comment] box, enter a printer comment using up to 31 characters.

B Click the [NetBEUI] tab. C Enter the computer name in the [Computer Name] box.

• In the [Computer Name] box, enter a name to help identify the printers using NetBEUI. The

factory default name consists of “RNP” and the last 3 bytes of the MAC address on the network interface boar d. For example, if the MAC addr ess is 00:00:74:6 2:7D:D5, the fact ory default name is “RNP627DD5”. A maximum of 13 characters consisting of uppercase alphabetical lett ers, numbers, or symbols (ex cept “*+,/: ;<=>? [\]| . and space ) can be used . No name is perm itted if the prefix is “RNP”. You must avoid using same names on a network.

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Click [OK].

NIB Setup T ool closes, and the setting is transmitted to the printer.

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Exit SmartNetMonitor for A dmin.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Important

Software Version Conventions Used in This Manual

Trademarks

How to Read This Manual

Symbols

Checking the Network Environment

Print Server Configuration

Netware Configuration

1. Windows 2000 Print Server Configuration

Configuring Protocols

Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing

Configuring the printer

Configuring a Windows 2000 computer

Configuring NetBEUI for Printing

Configuring the printer

Configuring a Windows 2000 computer

Installing Software

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client

Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver

Installing the PostScript Printer Driver

Changing Port Settings

Setting Up Options

Settings for Printer Share

2. Windows XP Print Server Configuration

Configuring Protocols

Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing

Configuring the printer

Configuring a Windows XP computer

Installing Software

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client

Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver

Installing the PostScript Printer Driver

Changing Port Settings

Setting Up Options

Settings for Printer Share

3. Windows NT 4.0 Print Server Configuration

Configuring Protocols

Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing

Configuring the printer

Configuring a Windows NT computer

Configuring NetBEUI for Printing

Configuring the printer

Configuring a Windows NT computer

Installing Software

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client

Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver

Installing the PostScript Printer Driver

Changing Port Settings

Setting Up Options

Settings for Printer Share

4. NetWare Configuration

Configuring NetWare Using the Control Panel

NetWare 3.x - Advanced Settings

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin

Setting Up as a Print Server

Setting Up as a Remote Printer

NetWare 4.x, 5/5.1, 6 - Advanced Settings

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin

Setting Up as a Print Server

Using Pure IP in the NetWare 5/5.1, 6 Environment

Setting Up as a Remote Printer

5. Using SmartNetMonitor for Admin

Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin

Changing the Network Interface Board Configuration

Changing Names and Comments