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Connecting to the network
This chapter discusses the basic stages of connecting the printer to the
network, provides an overview of network requirements and protocol
diagrams, and describes how to physically connect the printer to an
established network.
Network installation is generally performed by a network or printing
administrator and involves four stages:
• Physical connection of the printer to the network and to the
server. If this step includes preparation of a network node and
routing of the printer network cable, refer to the network
documentation for specific installation instructions.
• Configuring UNIX, Windows NT 4.0 and IPX (Novell) network
servers to provide client access to the DocuColor 2006 as a color
PostScript or PCL printer. No special configuration of AppleShare
servers is required. Refer to the chapter Setting up the network
server.
• Setting up the printer for the network environment. At the Printer
Control Panel, configure the Server Setup, Network Setup, and
Printer Setup. You can then configure the remaining setup
options from the Printer Control Panel or remote workstation with
WebSetup. You can also calibrate the DocuColor 2006. Refer to
the chapters, Performing the setup from the Printer Control Panel
and Using ColorWise Pro Tools.
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• Preparing each client workstation that will be printing to the
DocuColor 2006. Install the appropriate printer drivers and print
description files and connect the workstation to the network.
When appropriate, install Fiery utilities and an Internet browser.
Verify the printer in the list of printers and run a test print. Refer to
the Installing user software chapter for your operating system.
The system administrator is responsible for monitoring and maintaining
system performance and troubleshooting any network problems that
arise. For more information, refer to the chapter Problem solving.
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Supported network protocols and frame types
The DocuColor 2006 supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and AppleTalk
protocols (rules that enable computers on a network to communicate
with each other). These protocols are supported on Mac OS, Windows,
and UNIX platforms. All can be simultaneously active. Workstations
that use other protocols can print through a server that uses one of the
protocols mentioned.
Printing through a Token Ring configuration (supports the TCP/IP and
IPX/SPX protocols) is an option that requires purchase and installation
of a Token Ring card in the server.
The following table lists supported protocols, printing services, frame
types and platforms:
Protocol Printing Services Frame Types Platforms
Novell IPX/SPX PServer (Printer Server)
Enables printing in
NetWare networks.
Can run in bindery and
NDS modes.
Supports up to 8
servers and an NDS
connection.
TCP/IP LPD (Line Printer
Daemon), the standard
TCIP/IP printing
protocol
http protocols for web
pages
Enables printing in
TCP/IP networks using
LPR clients.
Supports direct socket
interface with port 9100.
TCP/IP SMB (Server Message
Block), the nbt protocol
that supports Windows
AppleTalk
PAP (Printer Access
Protocol)
Ethernet 802.2
Ethernet 802.3
Ethernet_II
Ethernet SNAP
Token Ring
Token Ring SNAP
Ethernet_II
Token Ring SNAP
Ethernet_II
Token Ring SNAP
Ethernet SNAP
(EtherTalk Phase 2
only)
Windows NT
Windows 95/98
Windows 2000
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Solaris 2.4
SunOS 4.1.x
Windows NT
Windows 95/98
Windows 2000
Macintosh
Windows 2000
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Quick path to installation
The DocuColor 2006 can use Ethernet cabling (with the optional Token
Ring adapter) to multiple workstations. It also supports a parallel cable
connection to a single workstation.
Ethernet cabling
The standard Ethernet cabling includes the following:
• Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), defined as Category 5 for
100BaseT (Fast Ethernet)
• Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), Category 3, 4, or 5 for use with
10BaseT
The cable uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector that plugs into the RJ-45
socket on the printer.
Do not attach cables to more than one Ethernet connector; only one
Ethernet connection can be made at any one time.
Parallel cable connection
The DocuColor 2006 can also accept print jobs from a Windows
computer through its high-speed, bi-directional parallel port. This
connection is useful for portable computers and for workstations that
use dedicated networks using protocols other than AppleTalk, TCP/IP,
or IPX. Parallel port connections can be used simultaneously with
network connections.
The parallel port accepts a standard Centronics-type (IEEE-1284)
printer cable.
The diagrams on the following pages illustrate typical system
installations. Refer to the page with your preferred platform and
network type. For actual installation and setup, refer to the chapters
that are appropriate to your system.
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The illustrations are logical diagrams and are not intended to describe
the physical arrangement (topology) of devices on the network.
A variety of physical arrangements is possible with each logical
arrangement.
If the network uses more than one protocol or more than one type of
workstation, combine the setups listed for each component of your
system. Multiple protocols (illustrated as parallel lines) can run on the
same cable. A solid connection from the printer with an arrow indicates
that other supported network types can be operational at the same
time.
The IPX/SPX and TCP/IP functionality outlined in this section is available on
both Ethernet and Token Ring networks. AppleTalk is supported on Ethernet
only.
The protocols used in these diagrams are illustrated as follows:
IPX (Novell) Parallel
AppleTalk Other
TCP/IP (lpd,
nbt, or http)
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Mac OS environment with AppleTalk
Another
supported
protocol
Printer
AppleTalk
Mac OS workstation
Mac OS workstation
AppleTalk protocol
Mac OS workstation
Mac OS workstations can print
directly and use Fiery utilities
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Windows computers in a Novell environment
Another
supported
protocol
Printer
Windows workstation:
NetWare client
Windows workstation:
NetWare client
NetWare server
IPX
rotocol
SPX protocol
(TCP/IP or AppleTalk possible)
IPX
TCP/IP (http) for
Fiery WebTools
Windows workstation:
NetWare client running SPX
Printing on this network:
All Windows workstations can print
through the NetWare server
For using Fiery WebTools:
A Windows 95/98 workstation with
TCP/IP (http) loaded
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Windows NT 4.0 server environment
Another
supported
protocol
Windows NT 4.0 workstation
Windows
workstation
or Windows NT server
acting as print server
Windows
workstation
NETBEUI or other protocol
available on the workstations
and the server
TCP/IP
Printer
LAN with
NETBEUI, etc.
TCP/IP (lpd) for printing
TCP/IP (http) for Fiery WebTools
TCP/IP for Fiery utilities
Windows NT 4.0 workstation
with TCP/IP loaded
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Printing on this network:
Windows 95/98 workstations can print using
a protocol available on the Windows NT 4.0
print server. Windows 4.0 machines can
print using TCP/IP with the lpd protocol.
For using Fiery utilities and WebTools:
A Windows NT 4.0 workstation with TCP/IP
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Windows computers using Windows printing
Printer
Windows
workstation
Another
supported
rotocol
TCP/IP (nbt)
Windows
workstation
TCP/IP (nbt) protocol
Windows
workstation
For Windows printing:
Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0
workstations
Window (SMB) printing enabled
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Unix and Windows NT 4.0 workstations on a TCP/IP network
Printer
UNIX server
or workstation
Another
supported
protocol
TCP/IP client workstation
TCP/IP
rotocol
TCP/IP (lpd and http)
Windows NT 4.0 workstation
with TCP/IP loaded
Printing on this network:
UNIX workstations with the TCP/IP (lpd) protocol
can print directly and act as host for shared printing
TCP/IP workstations can print through UNIX server
or directly; requires TCP/IP and the lpr print service
loaded
For running Fiery utilities and WebTools:
Only a Windows 95/98, NT 4.0, or Mac OS
workstation with TCP/IP loaded can use these
applications
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Parallel port connection
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A supported
network protocol
Parallel input
Protocol not
directly supported
Parallel
PC workstation,
server or laptop
With the parallel port enabled, the
printer can accept and print jobs
sent to its parallel port
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Connecting the DocuColor 2006 to the network
Complete the following steps before you configure the DocuColor 2006
and the workstations that will print to it:
1. Ensure that the DocuColor 2006 is plugged in, switched on, and
functioning properly.
2. Prepare the network servers to share DocuColor 2006 software
and to enable networked users to print to the printer.
3. Power off the DocuColor 2006.
CAUTION
Do not attach cables to more than one Ethernet connector; only one
Ethernet connection can be made at any one time.
4. Connect the appropriate network cable to the printer:
• For UTP cable for 100BaseT or 10BaseT, connect the RJ-
45 cable connector to the RJ-45 socket on the back of the
printer.
• For parallel cabling, connect the Centronics cable to the
parallel port on the back of the printer. Connect the other
end of the cable to the parallel port on the Windows
workstation. Power on the workstation and the DocuColor
2006.
5. Configure network servers for printing. Refer to the chapter
Setting up the network server.
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