ZebraNet® 10/100 Internal Print Server
for ZM400™ and ZM600™
User Guide
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Contents
About This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Who Should Use This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The Americas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Europe, Africa, Middle East, and India. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Asia Pacific. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1 • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Browser Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Installation Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Technical Specifications for the 10/100 Internal PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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2 • 10/100 Internal Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
10/100 Internal PS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Status and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Print Server Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
3 • Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Using the Control Panel to View and Modify Print Server Parameters . . . . . .37 Defaulting the 10/100 Internal PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 WebView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 ZebraNet View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Assigning an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 With Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Without DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 In a Non-Windows Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
4 • Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
10/100 Internal PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
ZebraNet Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
ZebraNet View Java Applet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
A • ZebraLink WebView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
WebView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 View Printer Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Print Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 View and Modify Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Setting the Primary Network Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Printer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Directory Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Alert Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Setting Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Establishing Email Alert Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Checking 10/100 Internal PS Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Configuring the Print Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Sending Email to Your Zebra Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
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B • ZebraNet Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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ZebraNet View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Print Server Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
ZebraNet Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
ZebraNet Alert Using SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Open ZebraNet Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Setting Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Establishing Email Alert Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Checking 10/100 Internal PS Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
ZebraNet View Java Applet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
ZebraNet Connect IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Setting up a ZebraNet Connect IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
C • Hardware Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Troubleshooting the 10/100 PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Defaulting the 10/100 PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 10/100 Internal PS Network Status/Activity Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 ZebraNet View Utility Discovery or Configuration Problems . . . . . . . . . .110 Unable to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Unable to Configure Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
D • Print Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
E • Print Queues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD)-Style Print Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Configuring the Print Queue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
System V Queue Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Configuring Operating System V Queue for ZebraNet Printing . . . . . . . .117
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Spool Print Job Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
F • Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
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About This Document
This section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and additional reference documents.
Contents
Who Should Use This Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The Americas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Europe, Africa, Middle East, and India. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Who Should Use This Document
Who Should Use This Document
This user guide is intended to be used by any person who will install and work with the 10/100 Internal PS for the ZM400 and ZM600 printers.
How This Document Is Organized
This user guide is set up as follows:
Section |
Description |
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Introduction |
This chapter provides a high-level overview of the |
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10/100 Internal PS device, installation types, |
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standard network configurations, and how to work |
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with 10/100 Internal PS. |
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10/100 Internal Print Server |
This chapter provides you with details on the |
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10/100 Internal PS features. |
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Getting Started |
This chapter provides you with information and |
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procedures for working with the most frequently |
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used 10/100 Internal PS features. |
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Installation |
This chapter provides information on the |
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10/100 Internal PS, and how to install ZebraNet |
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Utilities and the ZebraNet View Java Applet. |
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ZebraLink WebView on page 55 |
The appendix provides you with detailed |
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information that allows you to use the enhanced |
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functionality of your ZebraLink-enabled printer |
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with the 10/100 Internal PS. |
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ZebraNet Utilities on page 93 |
The appendix provides you with details on |
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ZebraNet Utilities, the software suite of printer |
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administration tools that complements and |
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enhances both ZebraLink and the ZebraNet family |
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of connectivity products. |
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Hardware Troubleshooting |
This appendix provides you with solutions to |
on page 109 |
known issues. |
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Print Protocols on page 113 |
In this appendix, an exercise is provided to |
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experiment with File Transfer Protocol (FTP) |
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support. |
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Print Queues on page 115 |
This appendix provides information and |
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instructions on configuring your print queue. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
This appendix provides a group of frequently |
on page 119 |
asked questions (FAQs) about 10/100 Internal PS. |
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Glossary on page 123 |
This appendix is a list of terms and associated |
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definitions. |
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Contacts
Contacts
You can contact Zebra Technologies Corporation at any of the following:
Visit us at: http://www.zebra.com
The Americas
Regional Headquarters |
Technical Support |
Customer Service Dept. |
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Zebra Technologies International, |
T: +1 847 913 2259 |
For printers, parts, media, and ribbon, |
LLC |
F: +1 847 913 2578 |
please call your distributor, or |
333 Corporate Woods Parkway |
Hardware: hwtsamerica@zebra.com |
contact us. |
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 |
Software: swtsamerica@zebra.com |
T: +1 866 230 9494 |
U.S.A |
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E: VHCustServ@zebra.com |
T: +1 847 793 2600 |
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Toll-free +1 800 423 0422 |
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F: +1 847 913 8766 |
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Europe, Africa, Middle East, and India
Regional Headquarters |
Technical Support |
Internal Sales Dept. |
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Zebra Technologies Europe Limited |
T: +44 (0) 1494 768298 |
For printers, parts, media, and ribbon, |
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Zebra House |
F: +44 (0) 1494 768210 |
please call your distributor, or |
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The Valley Centre, Gordon Road |
Germany: Tsgermany@zebra.com |
contact us. |
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High Wycombe |
France: Tsfrance@zebra.com |
T: +44 (0) 1494 768316 |
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Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ, UK |
Spain/Portugal: Tsspain@zebra.com |
F: +44 (0) 1494 768244 |
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T: +44 |
(0)1494 472872 |
All other areas: Tseurope@zebra.com |
E: mseurope@zebra.com |
F: +44 |
(0) 1494 450103 |
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Asia Pacific
Regional Headquarters |
Technical Support |
Customer Service |
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Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific, LLC |
T: +65 6858 0722 |
For printers, parts, media, and ribbon, |
16 New Industrial Road |
F: +65 6885 0838 |
please call your distributor, or |
#05-03 Hudson TechnoCentre |
E: tsasiapacific@zebra.com |
contact us. |
Singapore 536204 |
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T: +65 6858 0722 |
T: +65 6858 0722 |
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F: +65 6885 0837 |
F: +65 6885 0838 |
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Contacts
Support
You can contact Zebra support at:
Web Address: www.zebra.com/support
Note • The web address is case-sensitive.
The Americas Phone Number +1 847 913 2259
Europe, Africa, Middle East, India Phone Number +44 (0) 1494 768298
Asia Pacific Phone Number +65 6858 0722
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Document Conventions
Document Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this document to convey certain information:
Alternate Color (online only) Cross-references contain links to other sections in this guide. If you are viewing this guide online, click the blue text to jump to its location.
Command Line Examples All command line examples appear in Courier New font. For example, type the following to get to the Post-Install scripts in the bin directory:
Ztools
Files and Directories All file names and directories appear in Courier New font. For example, the Zebra<version number>.tar file and the /root directory.
Cautions, Important, Note, and Example
Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge.
Caution • Warns you of a potential electric shock situation.
Caution • Warns you of a situation where excessive heat could cause a burn.
Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical harm to you.
Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical harm to the hardware.
Caution • Advises you need to wear protective eye wear.
Important • Advises you of information that is essential to complete a task.
Note • Indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or supplements important points of the main text.
Example • Provides an example, often a scenario, to better clarify a section of text.
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Related Documents
Illustration Instructions Used when an illustration contains either information about a dialog box or step(s) to accomplish in a dialog box.
One illustration instruction identifies a section of the dialog box and the other shows steps to follow.
1
2
1Set Permanent text-box.
2a. In the Set Permanent text-box, type in the print server’s IP address.
b.When you are finished, click OK.
Related Documents
The following documents might be helpful references:
•ZebraNet Wireless Print Server User Guide
•ZPL II® Programming Guide For x.10 through x.13 Firmware
•ZPL II® Programming Guide For x.14 Firmware and Above
•ZebraNet PrintServer II™ Installation and User Guide
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Introduction
This chapter provides a high-level overview of the 10/100 Internal PS device, installation types, standard network configurations, and how to work with 10/100 Internal PS.
Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Browser Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Installation Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Technical Specifications for the 10/100 Internal PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Overview
Overview
The 10/100 Internal Print Server (PS) is an optional factoryor field-installed device that connects the network and your ZebraLink-enabled printer. 10/100 Internal PS provides you with a browser interface for printer and print server settings. If you use the ZebraNet Utilities, you can easily access the specialized features of a ZebraLink enabled printer. For details, see
ZebraNet Utilities on page 93.
Important • You can download the most recent version of ZebraNet Utilities from
http://www.zebra.com/printer_management.html.
Components
Figure 1 shows the components of a printer equipped with a 10/100 Internal PS. Table 1 identifies the various components and the functions each performs.
Figure 1 • Components
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Requirements
Requirements
This section lists the minimum requirements for 10/100 Internal PS, which include firmware, software, browser support, protocols, and hardware.
Firmware
For the ZM400 and ZM600, the appropriate firmware is 53.15 or above.
Important • You can upgrade your firmware by visiting our web site:
www.zebra.com/firmware
Software
These are the platforms supported by ZebraNet Utilities:
Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP:
•Client mode for peer-to-peer printing via TCP/IP
•Print Protocols & Methods (all simultaneously active):
•TCP/IP
•LPR/LPD
•Telnet
•FTP
•Raw printer port (port 9100)
The ZebraNet View Java Applet is supported by most Java-enabled browsers:
UNIX® Linux, and other systems supporting TCP/IP:
•Print Protocols & Methods (all simultaneously active):
•TCP/IP
•LPR/LPD
•Telnet
•FTP
•Raw printer port (port 9100)
Browser Support
•HTML v3.2 or higher
•Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator
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Protocols
•TCP/IP: ARP, RARP
•TCP/IP & UDP: DHCP, BOOTP, SNMP v1.0
•HTTP v1.0
Hardware
The following are the 10/100 Internal Print Server options available for different printer models:
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Compatibility
This section identifies the various components that are compatible with 10/100 Internal PS.
ZebraNet Wireless Print Server 10/100 Internal PS is fully compatible with the Wireless Print Server.
ZebraNet Wireless Plus Print Server 10/100 Internal PS is also fully compatible with the Wireless Plus Print Server.
Software IBM®: Tivoli® v7.1.3, HP®: Web JetAdmin™ v7.0, OpenView™ v6.4, and any SNMP management application via Zebra Management Information Base (MIB) all work with 10/100 Internal PS.
Installation Types
10/100 Internal PS can be factoryor field-installed, as follows:
Factory Factory installations are for new Zebra printers that are built with the 10/100 Internal PS option.
Field Field installations are for Zebra printers already in the field that do not have the 10/100 Internal PS device installed. The 10/100 Internal PS option can be installed on existing printers, as follows:
•10/100 Internal PS — this option connects directly to the main logic board
Caution • A qualified service technician must perform this installation.
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Technical Specifications for the 10/100 Internal PS
Technical Specifications for the 10/100 Internal PS
General Specifications
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10/100 Internal Print Server
This chapter provides you with details on the 10/100 Internal PS features.
Contents
10/100 Internal PS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Status and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Print Server Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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10/100 Internal PS Features
This section covers features available for the 10/100 Internal PS only, not the printer’s features. Some of the features you access in this section prompt you to enter the default user ID and password, as follows:
•User ID: admin
•Password: 1234
Status and Configuration
The steps that follow are based on the navigation of a ZPL printer.
Important • You can upgrade your firmware by visiting our web site:
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To access the print server settings, complete these steps:
1.Open a Web browser.
2.In the Address text-box, type your printer’s IP address, and press Enter. The Printer Home Page opens.
Figure 2 • Printer Home Page
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3.From the Printer Home Page, click Print Server Settings. The Print Server Settings Page opens.
Figure 3 • Print Server Settings Page
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4.From the Print Server Settings Page, click Print Server. The Print Server Configuration page opens.
Figure 4 • Print Server Configuration
5.In the Print Server Configuration page, you have a menu from which to choose. Table 2 identifies each menu option page.
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Table 2 • Menu Options
TCP/IP Configuration
You can change the TCP/IP configuration of the 10/100 Internal PS.
•IP Address: Use this feature to set the IP address if using the Permanent addressing method.
•IP Address Resolution: Use this feature to select the addressing method to use (Dynamic or Permanent).
•Dynamic Protocols: Use this feature to select the Dynamic Addressing method to use at startup. Choices include RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, Gleaning or Default Address.
•Subnet Mask: Use this feature to set the subnet mask. The subnet mask must follow the format XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX, where each XXX is a number between 0 and 255.
•Default Gateway: Use this feature to set the default gateway. This gateway will be used whenever messages need to be sent to another network. This gateway address must follow the format XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX, where each XXX is a number between 0 and 255.
•WINS Server IP Address: Use this feature to set or view the IP address of the WINS Server.
•Connection Timeout Checking: Use this feature to enable or disable the Connection Timeout feature. The timeout is used to close network TCP/IP connections that are idle for more than the number of seconds entered in the Timeout Value.
•Timeout Value (secs): Use this feature to set the Connection Timeout Value. The Valid range is 10 to 3600 seconds. The default is 300 seconds.
•ARP Broadcast Interval (mins): Use this feature to set interval for sending an ARP Broadcast. The valid range is 1 to 30 minutes. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) broadcast packets allow other network devices to associate the print server's IP Address with its hardware address.
•Base Raw Port Number: Use this feature to set the raw TCP port that the print server will use for printing tasks. The default is port 9100.
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Table 2 • Menu Options (Continued)
TCP/IP Logical Printing Ports
Logical printers allow you to set up multiple preand post-processing configurations for each output port. Each logical port configuration can perform the following:
•Add user-configured strings before and after the print data.
•Remove unwanted characters from the beginning of the print data.
•Four logical printer configurations are supported for each output port on the printer. The configurations can be assigned to any port, and all of these configurations can be assigned to a single output port.
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Table 2 • Menu Options (Continued)
System (SNMP)
This feature gives you the ability to manage multiple devices on a network, be it printers, computers, or other network-attached devices.
On this page, you can define the SNMP system name, system location (10/100 Internal PS description), and other SNMP settings for your 10/100 Internal PS.
SMTP Email Alert Configuration
This feature allows you to enter data regarding System Information on the network that is being used. Typically, a Network Administrator would use this.
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Table 2 • Menu Options (Continued)
Web Admin
This page allows you to configure the Admin name and password. Links to upgrades and support information can also be altered.
Note • The printer and print server password can be changed on ZPL printers with firmware 53.15 or higher.
POP3 Email Printing
This feature helps you set up the print server to receive email messages containing formats that can be printed. The POP3 settings must be set to retrieve emails from the email server.
Important • Zebra recommends setting the POP3 polling interval no lower than 30. Some email servers will lock accounts after repeated login attempts.
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Print Server Status
From the Print Server page in the Print Server Status section, you can access the 10/100 Internal PS configuration sheet and port status.
To open the 10/100 Internal PS configuration page, complete this step:
1.From the Print Server Settings Page, click View Configuration Sheet. The Configuration Sheet opens.
Figure 5 • Configuration Sheet
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To view the port status, complete this step:
Important • The default user ID and password is required to access this page.
1.From the Print Server page, click View Port Status. The Port Status page opens.
Figure 6 • Port Status
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Reset
From the Print Server page in the Reset section, you can perform a soft reboot of the print server.
To reset the 10/100 Internal PS, complete these steps:
1.From the Print Server Settings page, click Reset Print Server. The Reset Print Server page opens.
Figure 7 • Reset Print Server
2. To reset 10/100 Internal PS, click Yes.
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