Xerox DocuPrint N4525 Installation Guide

XEROX

DOCUPRINT N4525

NETWORK LASER PRINTER

QUICK NETWORK INSTALL GUIDE

Xerox DocuPrint® N4525
Network Laser Printer
Quick Network Install Guide

721P56640
September 2000

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

How to use this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Windows 95/98 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Quick install steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Windows NT 4.x Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preliminary steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Quick install steps (Microsoft TCP/IP protocol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Quick install steps (Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Quick install steps (DLC/LLC protocol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Quick install steps (AppleTalk protocol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Windows 2000 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preliminary steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Quick install steps (Microsoft TCP/IP protocol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Quick install steps (Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Quick install steps (DLC/LLC protocol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Quick install steps (AppleTalk protocol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Macintosh EtherTalk Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Quick install steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Novell NetWare 3.1x, 4.1x, 5.x Networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Quick setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Advanced setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

UNIX Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Quick install steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Quick Network Install Guide iii

Internet Printer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Configure your web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Appendix A: Print the Configuration Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

For DocuPrint networked printers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Appendix B: Set an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

For DocuPrint networked printers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

iv DocuPrint N4525 Network Laser Printer

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to provide an experienced Systems
Administrator with information for setting up the DocuPrint N4525
printer on the various networks indicated.

Requirements

In general, the requirements needed for printer connection and setup
include:

■ A workstation with the appropriate operating system software

installed for that station.

■ A working knowledge of your network.

Additional information

Additional information may be found in on-line help and electronic
documentation supplied with your printer. This documentation may
include an Advanced Features and Troubleshooting Manual on the
DocuPrint N4525 printer software CD-ROM.

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How to use this document

This document has been arranged to get the printer set up on your
network quickly and with minimum reading.

1. Review the Table of Contents.

2. Find the Network Operating Systems (NOS), which pertains to

your network.

3. Go to the page indicated and perform the procedure. The

procedure may point you to one or more of the Appendices
located in the back of this document.

4. Once these procedures are finished it is recommended you print a

Test Print.

5. Check the print job for print-quality. If print-quality problems

exist, use the Troubleshooting section of your printer’s Advanced
Features and Troubleshooting Manual to correct the problem.

DocuPrint printers come with an embedded web server. If you want to
monitor or administer your printer using your standard web browser
software, perform the procedures in the section entitled Internet
Printer Services.

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Windows 95/98 Network

Quick install steps

1. Insert your printer’s CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM

drive. If your PC is set to autorun, a CD Navigator Utility should
automatically start. If it does not start, then:

a. Click Start and Run.

b. In the Run window, type: <CD drive>:\SETUP32.EXE.

2. Select your desired language from the available list.

Printer driver installation

3. Install the printer drivers for your printer. Within CD Navigator,

select Printer Drivers, and then select Install N4525 Printer
Drivers.

Note

The Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor has not been installed yet. It
is necessary to temporarily install the printer drivers to an
alternate port. A local port, such as LPT1, is recommended.

4. Run the TCP/IP Port Monitor Setup program located on your

printer’s CD-ROM:

a. Click Start and Run.

b. In the Run window, type: <CD drive>:\instal\utility\Tcp Ip

Port Monitor\Windows 9x\<language>\setup.exe.

5. On the first dialog box, select Install/Upgrade Port Monitor and

click OK.

Port monitor installation

6. The installation process automatically copies the files to the

system directory. When this process is completed, a dialog box
appears that reads: The Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor was

successfully installed. To add or remove ports, select the ports
tab in your printer properties.

7. Click OK.

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Adding a port

8. To add a TCP/IP port, open the Printer Properties dialog box for

the printer you would like to attach the new TCP/IP port.

a. Click Start, scroll to Settings, and click Printers.

b. Click your right-mouse button on the printer to which you

want to attach the new TCP/IP port, and select Properties.

9. Select the Details tab, and click the Add Port button.

10. In the Add Port dialog box, select Other.

11. From the list of available printer port monitors, select the Xerox

TCP/IP Port, and then click the OK button.

12. At this point, you enter the Xerox TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard.

The wizard guides you step-by-step through the process of:

a. Choosing a name for the new port.

b. Identifying a printer by its DNS Name or IP Address.

c. (Alternatively) Identifying a printer using the automatic

Printer Discovery feature.

Click Next to proceed with the port installation.

13. The wizard verifies the port name and printer address, and

automatically configures the remaining port settings for you. Any
errors detected in printer identification displays a dialog box
requesting Additional Information.

In the Add Xerox TCP/IP Port window:

a. Under Enter a Port Name, enter a unique name for the port

being added.

b. Under Enter a printer name or IP address, enter the printer’s

host name or IP Address.

c. Click Next.

Note

To locate Xerox printers on your local area network, select
Auto Printer Discovery, and then click Refresh. The Xerox
TCP/IP Port Monitor searches the network for Xerox printers
and displays them in a list. Select your desired printer from
the list and click OK.

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14. After all the port settings have been configured and verified, a

Completing dialog box appears summarizing all of the settings.
You have the opportunity to change any of the settings by clicking
the Back key. Otherwise, click the Finish key to complete the port
setup.

15. Click OK to exit from Printer Properties. This completes the

installation of the Xerox TCP/IP Port.

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Windows NT 4.x Network

Introduction

Your printer can be installed on a Windows NT network using one of
four methods:

■ Microsoft TCP/IP protocol

■ Xerox TCP/IP Port Monitor

■ DLC/LLC protocol

■ AppleTalk protocol

The Preliminary Steps given below must be accomplished for all
printers regardless of the method that is being used. Then, the Quick
Install Steps detail the installation process corresponding to the
method selected.

The CentreWare DP program on your Printer Management Software
CD-ROM can also be used to monitor and configure the printer.

Preliminary steps

1. Print the Configuration Sheet. Details are in this document in

Appendix A: Print the Configuration Sheet. Retain this page for
reference.

2. Check the Configuration Sheet and verify that both the desired

protocol and connector are enabled.

3. Proceed to the Quick Install Steps for the installation method

selected.

Quick install steps (Microsoft TCP/IP protocol)

1. At the Desktop, right-mouse-click the Network Neighborhood

icon and select Properties.

2. Click on the Protocols tab and verify that the TCP/IP protocol has

been loaded.

3. Select the Services tab and verify that Microsoft TCP/IP Printing

is loaded.

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4. If this software is not present, install it using the documentation

provided by Microsoft, and then return to this document.

5. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Printers icon.

6. Double-click Add Printer; the Add Printer Wizard starts.

7. Verify that My Computer is selected and click Next>.

8. Click Add Port.

9. From the list that appears, select LPR Port.

10. Click New Port. This opens up the Add LPR compatible printer

window.

11. Type the IP address of your printer and a printer name of up to 31

characters (no spaces).

12. Select OK. The Wizard returns you to the previous dialog. Verify

that the new IP address you entered is in the list and is correct.
The check box to the left of the address must be checked; if it is
not, check it, and then select Next>.

13. Insert your printer’s CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM

drive and click Have Disk.

14. Click the Browse button and select the directory containing the

Windows NT drivers.

15. Select the *.INF file.

16. Click Open. The Wizard returns you to the previous dialog. Verify

that the path and filename are correct and click OK.

17. At the next dialog, enter a name for the printer and select whether

you want that printer to be the default. Click Next>.

18. If the printer is not shared, click Next>. To share the printer, enter

a Share Name, check the share checkbox, and then click Next>.

19. At the next dialog, it is recommended that you print a Test Print.

Click Finish.

20. Wait for the Test Print to print. A new dialog asks for

confirmation of the Test Print; click Yes.

21. Send a print job to the printer.

22. Check the print job for print-quality. If print-quality problems

exist, use the print-quality section of your printer’s Advanced
Features and Troubleshooting Manual to correct the problem.

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