Zebra Technologies ZM600TM, ZM400TM User Manual
ZebraNet® 10/100 Internal Print Server
for ZM400™ and ZM600™
User Guide
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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
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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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This section provides you with contact information, documen t struc ture 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
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 pr inters.
How This Document Is Organized
This user guide is set up as follows:
Section Description
Introduction This chapter provides a high-level overview of the
10/100 Internal Print Server This chapter provides you with details on the
Getting Started This chapter provides you with information and
10/100 Internal PS device, installation types,
standard network configurations, and how to work
with 10/100 Internal PS.
10/100 Internal PS features.
procedures for working with the most frequently
used 10/100 Internal PS features.
Installation This chapter provides information on the
10/100 Internal PS, and how to install ZebraNet
Utilities and the ZebraNet View Java Applet.
ZebraLink WebView on page 55 The appendix provides you with detailed
information that allows you to use the enhanced
functionality of your ZebraLink-enabled printer
with the 10/100 Internal PS.
ZebraNet Utilities on page 93 The appendix provides you with details on
ZebraNet Utilities, the software suite of printer
administration tools that complements a nd
enhances both ZebraLink and the ZebraNet family
of connectivity products.
Hardware Troubleshooting
on page 109
Print Protocols on page 113 In this appendix, an exercise is provided to
Print Queues on page 115 This appendix provides information and
Frequently Asked Questions
on page 119
This appendix provides you with solutions to
known issues.
experiment with File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
support.
instructions on configuring your print queue.
This appendix provides a group of frequently
asked questions (FAQs) about 10/100 Internal PS.
Glossary on page 123 This appendix is a list of terms and associated
definitions.
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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.
Zebra Technologies International,
LLC
333 Corporate Woods Parkway
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109
U.S.A
T: +1 847 793 2600
Toll-f ree +1 800 423 0422
F: +1 847 913 8766
Europe, Africa, Middle East, and India
T: +1 847 913 2259
F: +1 847 913 2578
Hardware: hwtsamerica@zebra.com
Software: swtsamerica@zebra.com
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For printers, parts, media, and ribbon,
please call your distributor, or
contact us.
T: +1 866 230 9494
E: VHCustServ@zebra.com
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Regional Headquarters Technical Support Internal Sales Dept.
Zebra Technologies Europe Limited
Zebra House
The Valley Centre, Gordon Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ, UK
T: +44 (0)1494 472872
F: +44 (0) 1494 450103
Asia Pacific
Regional Headquarters Technical Support Customer Service
Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific, LLC
16 New Industrial Road
#05-03 Hudson TechnoCentre
Singapore 536204
T: +65 6858 0722
F: +65 6885 0838
T: +44 (0) 1494 768298
F: +44 (0) 1494 768210
Germany: Tsgermany@zebra.com
France: Tsfrance@zebra.com
Spain/Portugal: Tsspain@zebra.com
All other areas: Tseurope@zebra.com
T: +65 6858 0722
F: +65 6885 0838
E: tsasiapacific@zebra.com
For printers, parts, media, and ribbon,
please call your distributor, or
contact us.
T: +44 (0) 1494 768316
F: +44 (0) 1494 768244
E: mseurope@zebra.com
For printers, parts, media, and ribbon,
please call your distributor, or
contact us.
T: +65 6858 0722
F: +65 6885 0837
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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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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
Ztools
Files and Directories All file names and directories appear in Courier New font. For
example, the
Cautions, Important, Note, and Example
Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge.
Zebra<version number>.tar file and the /root directory.
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bin directory:
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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 informatio n 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 .
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Related Documents
The following documents might be helpful references:
• ZebraNet Wireless Print Server User Guide
• ZPL II
• ZPL II® Programming Guide For x.14 Firmware and Above
• ZebraNet PrintServer II™ Installation and User Guide
®
Programming Guide For x.10 through x.13 Firmware
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Set Permanent text-box.
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a. In the Set Permanent text-box, type in the print
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server’s IP address.
b. When you are finished, click OK .
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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 factory- or 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 set tin gs. 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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Table 1 • Components and Functions
1 Printer with 10/100 Internal PS—10/100 Internal PS gives your printer
these features:
• Print server and printer setup using a browser
• Remote monitoring and configuration capability of the
10/100 Internal PS using a browser
• Alerts
• The ability for you to send unsolicited printer status messages via
email-enabled devices
2 ZebraNet Utilities—ZebraNet Utilities is a suite of software programs
that work with 10/100 Internal PS and enhance the features of ZebraLink
resident within ZPL-based printers. The features include the following:
• ZebraNet View allows you to locate printers automatically.
ZebraNet View searches on parameters such as IP address, subnet,
printer model, printer status, and many other user-defined
characteristics. It also offers powerful device management
capabilities.
• ZebraNet Alert lets you configure multiple event alerts per device
with different alerts directed to different people. You are notified
of alerts from either visual or audio cues. You can also generate
advanced alert reports.
• ZebraNet View Java Applet is a Java-based version of the popular
ZebraNet View. It gives you ZebraNet View capabilities in a
non-Windows en viro nmen t.
• ZebraNet Connect IP allows you to discover a print server on a
network and define a port for printing.
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Requirements
Requirements
Firmware
Software
This section lists the minimum requirements for 10/100 Internal PS, which include firmware,
software, browser support, protocols, and hardware.
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
These are the platforms supported by ZebraNet Utilities:
®
Microsoft
• 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)
Windows® 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP:
The ZebraNet View Java Applet is supported by most Java-enabled browsers:
®
UNIX
• Print Protocols & Methods (all simultaneously active):
Linux, and other systems supporting TCP/IP:
• 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
Hardware
The following are the 10/100 Internal Print Server options available for different printer
models:
• TCP/IP: ARP, RARP
• TCP/IP & UDP: DHCP, BOOTP, SNMP v1.0
• HTTP v1.0
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Printers External
ZM400™ • • •
ZM600™ • • •
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
SNMP management application via Zebra Management Information Base (MIB) all work with
10/100 Internal PS.
Installation Types
Internal
Field Upgrade
®
: Tivoli® v7.1.3, HP®: Web JetAdmin™ v7.0, OpenView™ v6.4, and any
Internal
Factory
10/100 Internal PS can be factory- or 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
Network Connection Ethernet 10BaseT and 100BaseT UTP RJ-45
connection Half and Full Duplex Communications
User Interface A single (two element) LED activity indicator:
• bi-color display of operational status (solid
green or solid amber)
• bi-color display of speed and network activity
(flashing green or flashing amber)
Height (external dimensions) 0.5 in. 13.4 mm
Width (external dimensions) 2.2 in. 55.9 mm
Length (external dimensions) 3.7 in. 92.9 mm
Wei ght 0.9 oz 26 g
Temperature Operating 32° to 140°F 0° to 60°C
Storage –40° to 140°F –40° to 60°C
Relative Humidity Operating 20% to 80%, non-condensing
Storage 5% to 85%, non-condensing
Warranty Three years
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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:
www.zebra.com/firmware.
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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
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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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TCP/IP Logical Printing Ports
Logical printers allow you to set up multip le
pre- and 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 . T he configurat ions 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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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.
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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
To open the 10/100 Internal PS configuration page, complete this step:
From the Print Server page in the Print Server Status section, you can access the
10/100 Internal PS configuration sheet an d port status.
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
To reset the 10/100 Internal PS, complete these steps:
From the Print Server page in the Reset section, you can perform a soft reboot of the print
server.
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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