Silex technology Mini Print Server PRICOM SX-300U User Manual
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INDEX
1. Introduction .............................................................................. 1-1
Safety Instructions........................................................................ 1-3
2. About This Product ................................................................... 2-1
The Package Contents................................................................. 2-1
About PRICOM SX-300U ............................................................. 2-2
Software Specification............................................................... 2-2
Hardware Specification ............................................................. 2-3
Equipment Explanation ............................................................. 2-4
About User Software SX .............................................................. 2-6
3, How to Install............................................................................ 3-1
Prepare Items............................................................................ 3-1
How to Connect PRICOM to a Printer ...................................... 3-2
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4. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment ................................ 4-1
Print Using TCP/IP ....................................................................... 4-1
Quick Setup .............................................................................. 4-2
Install JC-Print2002................................................................... 4-6
Adding Printer Port.................................................................... 4-9
Adding JC-Print2002 LPR Port ...........................................................4-10
Adding JC-Print2002 IPP Port.............................................................4-12
Adding JC-Print2002 Raw (9100) Port................................................ 4-14
Configuring Printer Driver ....................................................... 4-16
For Windows 95/98/Me User ..............................................................4-16
For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003 User ............................... 4-18
Print Using Generic Function of Windows.................................. 4-20
Print Using LPR Port of Windows NT 4.0................................ 4-20
Print Using "LPR Port" of Windows 2000, Windows XP
Windows Server 2003 ............................................................. 4-23
Print Using "Standard TCP/IP Port" of Windows 2000,
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003................................. 4-27
Print Using "IPP Port" of Windows 2000, Wiondows XP
Windows Server 2003 ............................................................. 4-33
Print Using NetBEUI, NetBIOS over TCP/IP .............................. 4-36
Verify the PC Network Configuration (NetBEUI) ..................... 4-36
For Windows 95/98/Me User ..............................................................4-36
For Windows 2000 User ..................................................................... 4-39
NetBIOS over TCP/IP .........................................................................4-39
For Windows XP/Server 2003 User ....................................................4-40
Print Using NetBEUI, NetBIOS over TCP/IP........................... 4-42
About NetBEUI, NetBIOS over TCP/IP ...................................... 4-43
File Structure of PRICOM in NetBEUI, NetBIOS over TCP/IP
environment ............................................................................ 4-43
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5. Using PRICOM in UNIX/Linux Environment ............................ 5-1
Configuring IP Address................................................................. 5-2
Configuring IP Address by BOOTP ........................................... 5-2
Configuring IP Address by RARP ............................................. 5-3
Configuring IP Address by ARP ................................................ 5-4
Configuring Host File.................................................................... 5-5
Printing by LPD ............................................................................ 5-6
Using PRICOM in Solaris Environment .................................... 5-7
Solaris 2.6/7/8 ....................................................................................... 5-7
Solaris 2.3x-2.5x ...................................................................................5-9
Running PRICOM in HP-UX 9.x/10.x Environment ................. 5-11
Using setnetlp Tool ..............................................................................5-13
Using PRICOM in AIX 4.x.x Environment ............................... 5-18
Using PRICOM in BSD UNIX Environment ............................ 5-20
Using PRICOM in Linux Environment ..................................... 5-22
Using Print Queue Creation Tool of Red Hat Linux ............................. 5-24
Using the Print Queue Creation Tool of Turbo Linux........................... 5-25
Printing Using FTP ..................................................................... 5-26
Printing .................................................................................... 5-27
Checking the status................................................................. 5-29
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6. Using PRICOM in NetWare...................................................... 6-1
Printing in NetWare Environment ................................................. 6-2
Verifying NetWare Environment ................................................ 6-2
Using Bindery Mode.................................................................. 6-3
Configuration Using Quick Setup ..........................................................6-3
Configuring Printer Port ........................................................................ 6-9
Using NDS Mode .....................................................................6-11
Configure Using Quick Setup.............................................................. 6-11
Configuring Printer Port ...................................................................... 6-17
Printing Mode ............................................................................. 6-19
Print Server Mode ................................................................... 6-19
Remote Printer Mode .............................................................. 6-20
7. Macintosh Environment............................................................ 7-1
Setup and Printing........................................................................ 7-2
Mac OS 8/9 ............................................................................... 7-2
Setup AppleTalk Service .......................................................................7-2
Printing .................................................................................................. 7-3
Mac OS X.................................................................................. 7-4
Enable the Apple Talk Service............................................................... 7-4
Printing .................................................................................................. 7-5
Setup the TCP/IP (MacTCP) Protocol.......................................... 7-6
Configure the TCP/IP(Mac TCP) Protocol ................................ 7-6
Installing and Using AdminManager.......................................... 7-7
Printing Using Rendezvous..................................................... 7-10
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8. Functions for Configuration ...................................................... 8-1
Configuration by Using AdminManager........................................ 8-1
Starting AdminManager ............................................................. 8-2
Searching PRICOM Using AdminManager ............................... 8-4
Functions of AdminManager ..................................................... 8-5
AdminManager Menu Structure ............................................................ 8-5
Printer Status ........................................................................................ 8-6
System Status ....................................................................................... 8-6
Configuration Parameters List .............................................................. 8-7
Configuring PRICOM Using AdminManager ................................ 8-8
Configuring Print Server............................................................ 8-8
Configurating NetWare.............................................................. 8-9
Creating NetWare Queue...................................................................... 8-9
Using PRICOM with Bindery Connection ............................................. 8-9
Using PRICOM via bindery mode: Configuring print port ................... 8-13
Using PRICOM via NDS mode. .......................................................... 8-15
Using PRICOM via NDS connection: Configuring print port ............... 8-19
Configuring PRICOM via Web Browser ..................................... 8-21
Display PRICOM Webpage..................................................... 8-22
Displaying the webpage from AdminManager.....................................8-22
Displaying the webpage from Web browser........................................8-22
Configuration via the Webpage ............................................... 8-23
Configuring PRICOM using TELNET ......................................... 8-24
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9. PRICOM Monitor SX ................................................................ 9-1
About PRICOM Monitor SX.......................................................... 9-1
Starting PRICOM Monitor SX.................................................... 9-1
Display PRICOM Monitor SX (Character Mode) ....................... 9-2
Menu ..................................................................................................... 9-3
Display PRICOM Monitor SX (Full Mode) ................................. 9-4
Printer Status Information ..................................................................... 9-4
System Information ............................................................................... 9-5
Menu ..................................................................................................... 9-5
Options Setting ......................................................................... 9-6
Status Monitor ....................................................................................... 9-6
Display tab ............................................................................................9-7
Character ..............................................................................................9-8
10. FAQ ...................................................................................... 10-1
Question during Initial Installation ........................................... 10-1
Main menu does not start even after inserting the CD-ROM ..............10-1
PRICOM is not found even after searching in the configuration utility
(Quick Setup, AdminManager) or PRICOM is not recognized on
the network ......................................................................................... 10-2
Unable to print self-diagnostic report ..................................................10-3
Self-diagnostic report is NG ................................................................ 10-3
Communication error occurs while configuring IP address .................10-4
Question while Printing ........................................................... 10-5
Print job is not printed .........................................................................10-5
Question Regarding TCP/IP.................................................... 10-6
Print job in not printed ........................................................................ 10-6
Error during printing ............................................................................10-7
Dial-up connection box appears when printing job is executed. ......... 10-7
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Question regarding Windows NetBEUI/NetBIOS over TCP/IP 10-8
Error message appears when printing with NetBEUI ..........................10-8
Questions regarding UNIX/Linux ............................................ 10-8
When test printing with "Red Hat Linux queue creating tool",
characters are mutilated. .................................................................... 10-8
Question regarding NetWare .................................................. 10-9
PRICOM can not establish the connection with NetWare ...................10-9
PRICOM can not establish the connection with NetWare server
(RPRINTER mode) .............................................................................10-9
PRICOM can not establish the connection with NetWare server.
(PSERVER mode).............................................................................10-10
Question regarding Macintosh ...............................................10-11
PRICOM is not recognized by chooser ............................................. 10-11
The error message "Short of menory" appears while printing; or only
Chinese characters are printed; or blank paper is ejected................ 10-11
Is there any operational differene on PRICOM depending on the
Mac OS version? .............................................................................. 10-12
Other ..................................................................................... 10-13
Configuration can not be changed by PRICOM web page. ..............10-13
What are the default user name and password? ..............................10-13
Appendix ..........................................................................................1
Enhanced Function ..........................................................................1
Network Plug & Play .....................................................................1
IP Filtering Function ......................................................................2
E-Mail Alert Function(SMTP) ........................................................4
Direct E-mail printing (POP)..........................................................5
Configuration Settings ......................................................................6
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User Registration ............................................................................. 1
1-1Introduction
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our product. This manual provides information on how to configure
and use PRICOM SX-300U (PRICOM). To correctly and safely use PRICOM please read
carefully.
PRICOM is a mini print server that connects to a printer using a USB cable. PRICOM can be
used anywhere from a small-scale network environment to a large-scale network environment
where two or more network protocols are intermingled. In addition the printer status (paper
out, printer offline, etc.) can be monitored from a PC by using the PRICOM Monitor SX
bundled with PRICOM.
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[About the notation]
This manual uses the following symbols to point out specific information. The information
after the symbols should always be followed.
This symbol indicates important information that needs to be observed
when operating the product. Make sure to read this information for safe
and proper use.
This symbol indicates information that is useful when using the product.
If you experience difficulties operating the product, please refer to this
information first.
- PRICOM is a registered trademark of silex technology inc.
- Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT etc. are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the U.S. and other countries.
- Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
companies.
[About this Manual]
- Copying all or part of this manual without our permission is forbidden.
- The contents of this manual may be changed without advance notice.
- If you have any question regarding this manual or our products, please contact our customer
support.
- Please note that the actual screens will vary from the examples in this manual. This is
caused by different versions of operating systems on the PC, upgrades, etc.
- This manual has been edited very carefully. However, silex technology, Inc. is not responsible
for any mistakes included in this manual or any damages, direct or indirect, arising from the
use of this manual.
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This is the prohibit symbol.
This symbol will include another symbol or have a picture near it
to indicate what is prohibited.
Safety Instructions
- To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using
PRICOM. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of the product
and on general safety issues.
- This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards
that could result in personal injuries or material damage. The safety instructions have been
classified according to the potential risk involved as follows:
This symbol warns of possible danger.
The danger symbol will contain another symbol or have a picture near
it. (This warns of possible electrical shock)
This is the prohibit symbol.
This symbol indicates what is prohibited specifically.
This indicates a regulation by its contents.
The regulation will appear inside or near this symbol. (Indicates to
unplug).
“Warning” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in material
damage if the safety instruction is not observed.
Examples
Danger
“Danger” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily
injury if the safety instruction is not observed.
Warning
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Danger
Warning about physical connections
If PRICOM is detached from the device(s), unplug the power to the
device(s) before reconnecting.
If the printer has a ground wire, it must be used to prevent electrical
shock and power surges.
Keep the cord and cables away from children. They may be injured
or receive a shock
Do not allow physical impact: When damaged, unplug PRICOM from
power and contact your dealer. Failure to take this action could cause
fire or an electrical shock.
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Danger
The following warnings should be observed during use.
Do not use PRICOM with the case removed. You may receive an
electric shock.
Do not attempt to check, adjust or repair PRICOM by yourself. You
may receive an electric shock.
Check with your dealer if the product needs to be repaired.
Do not disassemble or modify the cover of PRICOM.
If PRICOM becomes hot, or you smell smoke, turn off the printer
then unplug the power cable and disconnect this device immediately.
If a foreign object (liquid, metal) gets into PRICOM, turn off the printer
then unplug the power cable and disconnect this device immediately.
Contact your dealer about repairing PRICOM.
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Warning about physical connections
When unplugging PRICOM, do not pull on the cord. The cord may
break resulting fire and/or electric shock. Pull on the plug only.
Do not put PRICOM on an unstable location. The product may fall
causing injury or damaging the product.
Do not put PRICOM in a humid or dusty place. Fire or electric shock
may occur.
When moving PRICOM, disconnect the power and printer cables.
Fire or electric shock may occur.
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Warning
The following warnings should be observed during use.
When the product will not be used for an extended time, disconnect and
unplug the power cable.
Verify all cables are connected properly before using PRICOM.
2-1About This Product
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This chapter explains about the PRICOM SX-300U product.
The Package Contents
The package contains the following, please check items before continuing.
1, Product(PRICOM SX-300U)
2, AC adapter
3, CD(User Software SX)
4, Quick Setup Guide
5, Warrnty booklet
2. About This Product
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Supported Protocols
TCP/IP
Raw(9100) Port, LPD, FTP, IPP, HTTP, TELNET, DHCP, BOOTP, SNMP, POP3,
SMTP, DNS, DDNS, WINS, TCP, UDP, ARP, RARP, IP, ICMP, NetBIOS over TCP/IP
NetBEUI
SMB, NetBIOS, WINS
NetWare
IPX, SPX, SNMP, NDS(NetWare 4.x/5/6)
Remote printer mode (up to 8 servers)
Print server mode (up to 8 servers, 32 queue)
Frame automatic detection from IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, Ethernet-II or
SNAP frame type
AppleTalk
PAP, ATP, ZIP, RTMP, NBP, AEP, DDP, AARP, ELAP, AppleTalk phase2
About PRICOM SX-300U
Operating Environment
PRICOM will support the following Operating System.
Windows (95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003)
UNIX, Linux
NetWare (3.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x)
Macintosh (MacOS 8.6 or newer, MacOSX 10.2 or newer)
- When you use PRICOM in a Macintosh environment, you need the printer driver for AppleTalk
which is supplied with the printer.
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Software Specification
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Network Interface
-10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (auto-detection): 1 port
Printer Interface
- USB 1.1(A-Type)
Others
- Push switch : 1 push switch
- LED : 3 LEDs: Status (Orange), 10Base LINK (Green),
100Base LINK (Green).
Hardware Specification
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Equipment Explanation
<Side>
Status LED (Orange)
Flashes during data transfer.
10Mbps LED (Green)
LED lights while connecting to 10Mbps.
100Mbps LED (Green)
LED higths while connecting to 100Mbps.
USB Port
Connects a USB Cable (A Type connector)
Power Connector
Connects AC adapter
Push Switch
By pushing the push switch, the server can be restored to factory-default settings or
do a self-diagnosisand print the configuration settings.
Ethernet Address
(The last 6 digits are
PRICOM serial number)
100Mbps LED
(Green)
10 Mbps LED
(Green)
Top
Bottom
Power connector
USB Port
Side
Push Switch
Status LED
(Orange)
This section explains the names of parts and their functions.
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- Do not turn off the power to PRICOM while it is initializing to factory default.
- When PRICOM is turned on again after factory default is completed, do not push the pushbutton
switch.
<Bottom>
Ethernet Address
The Ethernet (MAC) Address of the device is found on the bottom. The last 6 digits are PRICOM’s
serial number.
- If the Ethernet Address is 00:80:92:18:0E:1A (noted as 008092180E1A) then PRICOM’s serial
number is 180E1A.
<Restore Factory default>
1. Please verify that AC adapter is not connected to PRICOM.
2. While pushing the push switch, connect the AC adapter to the power supply connector of PRICOM.
Shortly after a power is supplied, all of the Light Emitting Diodes will light and then some will turn off.
3. Continuing pushing (about 5 seconds) — when the restoration starts all of the Light Emitting Diodes
will light. When the status LED lights, release the push switch.
NOTE
Push Switch
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- Do not turn off the printer until the printing of self-test/configuration settings has finished.
- The printer must have an internal font for the self-test/configuration settings to print.
<Self diagnostic/ Configuration Printing>
1. Verify that AC adapter is not connected to PRICOM.
2. Verify that the printer is connected and ready to print.
3. Verify that the printer is powered on.
4. While holding the push switch, plug in the power supply. Status LED (Orange), Link LED (Green), InfraLED
(Green) will light.
5. Hold the push switch (for about 30 seconds). The self test and configuration will then begin.
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-If the below screen does not open automatically, open My Computer. select the CD ROM drive
and execute "autorun.exe".
About User Software SX
The below screen will be executed automatically when installing User Software SX to your
Windows PC.
- ReadMe
Click on ReadMe for important information about User Software SX. Make sure to read this
information carefully before starting to use PRICOM.
- Setup
Take out. This leads you to the PRICOM configuration utility (Quick Setup, Advanced Setup)
and the printing software (JC-Print2002).
- Manual
The manual is a PDF file which can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- User Software SX can not be used in UNIX/Linux and NetWare.
- Use User Software SX in a browser environment with Internet Explorer 4.0 (SP2) or above.
This section explains about the User Software SX. The cofiguration utility and Users Manual
are contained on the bundled CD and can be used in Windows and Macintosh environments.
NOTE
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-Once the initial installation of PRICOM is complete, you can start using PRICOM by just installing
JC-Print2002 on your PC.
The below screen will appear after clicking Setup from the top menu.
- Quick Setup (recommended for initial installation)
Initial configuration of PRICOM can easily proceed by interacting with the wizard.
Printing software JC-Print2002 can also be easily installed in a similar way.
This is recommended for initial installation.
- Advanced Setup
Start or install the management utility "AdminManager", Admin Manager allows detailed PRICOM configuration
and manages the printer.
- JC-Print2002
Install PRICOM Monitor SX and printing software that enables you to print directly from Windows environment.
LPR (specific to silex products), IPP or Raw mode can be selected.
- Option (Only for PRICOM supporting the enhanced features)
This button will lead you to install the configuration utility that enables the PRICOM optional functions. The
utility can only be used with PRICOM supporting the enhanced features.
- You may not be able to use the optional functions depending on the PRICOM you use. Make
sure PRICOM supports the enhanced features.
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- If PRICOM has been used in another network, return it to factory default prior to setup.
The following items are required in order to connect PRICOM to a network.
USB Cable
A - B Type
Ethernet Hub
Network Cable
3, How to Install
Prepare Items
This chapter explains how to install PRICOM for printing.
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1. Connect the AC adapter to PRICOM.
2. Insert the power cable of printer into
an electrical outlet.
3. Connect a network cable from an
Ethernet HUB to PRICOM.
4. Use a USB cable to connect
PRICOM(type A connector)to a printer
(type B connector)
<USB connector shape>
- Refer to the following chapter about how to install on each OS.
A Type
B Type
- The following explanation is based on using a printer.
- Be sure that PRICOM is powered on prior to powering up the connected USB device.
PRICOM SX-300U
Ethernet HUB
AC Adapter Cable
Power Cable
How to Connect PRICOM to a Printer
- The shape of the connectors on a USB cable have 2 different types.
OS Chapter
Windosws 4
UNIX/Linux 5
Netware 6
Macintish 7
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This chapter explains how to print using TCP/IP, NetBEUI and NetBIOS over TCP/IP protocol
of Windows environment.
Following indicates how to print using TCP/IP protocol.
- Refer to chapter "2 How to Install" about how to connect PRICOM to printer.
- Make sure to install printer driver before you start using PRICOM.
- If you are a WindowsNT/2000/XP user, you can use standard printing function included Windos
OS. If you want to use it, refer to "Print Using Embedded Printing Client Function" in this chapter.
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4. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment
Print Using TCP/IP
Start
Configure IP address using QuickSetup
Install JC-Print2002
Configure printer port
In case of printing
In case of initial installation
and printing
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1. Insert the User Software SX in the CD-ROM drive of your Windows PC. The main menu
screen will be displayed.
Quick Setup
2. The below screen will be displayed.
Click Quick Setup.
3. Quick Setup loads.
Click Next.
Click Setup.
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4. Confirm the Software License Agreement.
5. Select PRICOM to be configured.
Select PRICOM to be configured.
-If the PRICOM does not appear in the list, click Search.
You can search for a PRICOM by typing in its Ethernet address directly.
6. Assign an IP address
When you have DHCP server in your environment.
(A) Obtain an IP address from DHCP server automatically.
Click Get IP Address Automatically.
Click Next.
-If NetWare Client is installed and PRICOM is supporting NetWare (Enable), NetWare
configuration screen will appear.
Read the agrement and click Yes
if you accept it.
Click Next.
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Assign an optional IP address.
Click Next.
(B) Assign an IP address manually.
7. Verify the configuration parameters.
When you do not have DHCP server in your environment.
Click Next.
Assign the optional IP address.
Click Execute.
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11. Setup is complete.
Click Yes.
Click Finish.
-Proceed to install JC-Print2002.
JC-Print2002 is a printing software that enables printing directly from Windows.
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