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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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