Network Interface Board NIB 450-E For Novell NetWare®, Apple Talk, and TCP/IP Networks Owner’s Manual
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 1.1 What's in Your Package .................................................................1-2 1.2 Hardware/NOS Requirements ........................................................1-3 1.3 Conventions Used in this Document ............................................1-4 Chapter 2 Preparing for Network Connection 2-1 2.1 Preparing the Printer ......................................................................2-1 2.2 Powering Up the Printer ..................................
4.3.3 Create Print Queue Object .................................................................. 4-9 4.3.4 Assign Printer Object.......................................................................... 4-9 4.3.5 Assign Print Server Object ................................................................. 4-9 4.3.6 Check Assignments .......................................................................... 4-10 4.3.7 Set Up and Reset the Printer ....................................................
.4 FTP Printing...................................................................................7-11 7.4.1 FTP Printing Using Netscape ........................................................... 7-11 7.4.2 Drag and Drop Method using Netscape ........................................... 7-11 7.4.3 FTP Client .......................................................................................... 7-12 7.5 UNIX Printing.................................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction The Network Interface Board is an optional device, which is installed into compatible printers to provide Ethernet network connectivity. The Network Interface Board has the following features: Ÿ Automatic selection of 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet connection. Ÿ Fully transparent AppleTalk printing support for the Macintosh, including support for binary PostScript printing. Ÿ Peer-to-Peer (serverless) discovery and printing from Windows 95/98 or Windows NT (4.
1.1 What's in Your Package The Print Server contains the following: Ÿ Network Interface Board Ÿ Quick Install Guide booklet for the Network Interface Board Ÿ 1 CD-ROM that contains the following This Manual (Serial number A855-8600) Management Access Program (MAP) IPX Peer-to-Peer Windows Redirector IP Peer-to-Peer Windows Redirector NetWare and Print Server Configuration Program (NWSetup) The MAP directory contains the programs BOOTPL16 for Windows 3.
1.2 Hardware/NOS Requirements The Network Interface Board hardware and software require the following: Version of Protocol or NOS Novell NetWare Version 2.15, 3.1x, or 4.x. Macintosh System 7.x, 8.x UNIX, Windows, or LAN Server systems supporting lpr over TCP/IP. Novell NetWare printing requires NetWare Capture, NPRINT and PCONSOLE (later than 1.0) utilities. Software The IP Peer-to-Peer utility requires Windows NT 4.
1.3 Conventions Used in this Document Through out this document there are instructions. When referring to keys on the keyboard that need to be pressed all caps are used. e.g. Press the ENTER key. Dialog boxes that appear on the screen are referred to using square brackets. e.g. Click on the [OK] button. References are made to the ENTER key, this is the same as the RETURN key on some keyboards.
Chapter 2 Preparing for Network Connection 2.1 Preparing the Printer You should generate a status page of the printer before you begin. This will give you detailed information on the identification and configuration of your printer, as well as ensuring that the printer is properly set up and operating. 2.2 Powering Up the Printer Use the following procedures to power up the printer. Do this before the printer is attached to the network to verify the physical installation of the Network Interface Board.
Chapter 3 Using the Management Access Program or a Standard Web Browser MAP has the following requirements: Ÿ The Microsoft TCP/IP protocol stack, the Microsoft IPX protocol stack, or Novell NetWare 32-bit IPX protocol stack must be installed on this PC. Ÿ A web browser must be installed on this PC. Both Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer (3.02 or later) are supported.
3.1 Where to Place the MAP The utility can be installed on any workstation hard drive or network drive. 3.2 How to Install MAP The Management Access Program must be installed from Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0, it CANNOT be installed from DOS or Windows 3.1x. Use the following procedures to install: 1. Start Windows on your PC or workstation. 2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Select RUN from the Start menu. 4.
The hop count number determines how many subnetworks the program will search to find units. An entry of 0 on the screen searches only the current subnet. An entry of 2 would search the wire directly connected to the workstation, and, all networks accessible through two routers. Entries of 15 or higher will automatically search every connected network (this number is not recommended due to the amount of traffic it will generate). Once the search parameters and a hop count is entered, click on OK. 3.
Chapter 4 NetWare Configuration Use this chapter if you will be printing from a Novell NetWare NOS. This chapter is divided into the following sections: 4.1 Ÿ Configuring NetWare 2.15 and 3.1x describes how to configure the Network Interface Board for use with Versions 2.15 or 3.1x. Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server function. Ÿ Configuring NetWare 4.x in Bindery Emulation describes how to configure the Network Interface Board for use with Version 4.x Bindery Services.
When you are finished, turn the printer off and on again. The printer creates a status report that indicates the file servers to which the unit is attached and the queues which it services. Before you begin: 4.1.1 Ÿ Verify that you have supervisor privileges on the file servers on which the Network Interface Board print server is to be entered. Ÿ Verify that your version of PCONSOLE is later than 1.0. Start PCONSOLE and Select File Server Follow these steps to start PCONSOLE: 1.
The New Print Server Name box is displayed. 3. Type the name of the print server into the entry box. The Novell print server name is printed under Novell NetWare information on the status sheet. Note: If desired, this name can be changed using MAP or Web Browser utilities. 4. Press the ENTER key to add the print server name to the Print Servers list. 4.1.4 Configure the Print Server 1.
3. Press the ENTER key to display the Available Queues list for the printer. 4. Select the queue you want and then assign a priority level from 1 to 10. It is recommended that you accept the default priority level. 5. Press the ENTER key. The queue appears on the list for the printer. 6. Press the ENTER key again to assign additional queues. 7. When you finish assigning queues, press the ESC key and then save your changes. Continue to press the ESC key to return to the Print Server Configuration menu.
it on each file server using the Change Password option on the Print Server Information menu of the PCONSOLE utility. When the Network Interface Board comes up, it automatically searches for and attaches to the file servers that are no more than four hops and have no more than eight ticks propagation delay. For extremely large or complex networks, this allows a bounded search time on start-up.
NetWare Directory Services ). When configured under NDS, the Network Interface Board will also service older file servers operating in bindery mode. Note: If the Network Interface Board is not properly set up for NDS and the Bindery Services mode is not running, the Network Interface Board can not find its file servers, and the status page indicates the Novell NetWare protocol is not active. 4.2.1 Confirm Bindery Context Before installing the Network Interface Board on a Novell NetWare 4.
Change Context 3. When the Available Options menu appears, press the F4 key (for the Bindery Mode). Note: If you receive a message asking you to login to a server with Bindery connections, the server you are attached to does not have Bindery Mode enabled. Follow the procedures in 4.2.1. Confirm Bindery Context or log onto a server with Bindery Services activated. 4. From the Available Options screen, select Quick Setup and press the ENTER key. 5.
The Directory Information Base (DIB) is used to store information about servers and services, users, printers, gateways, etc. It is a distributed database, allowing access to data anywhere on the network wherever it is stored. Pre-4.x NetWare versions provide the same data found in the DIB but the data is stored in the NetWare Bindery. The DIB was designed with more flexible access, more specific security, and, since it is distributed, it was designed to be partitioned.
4.3.2 Create Print Server Object 1. Again, highlight the Organizational Unit, select the Object item from the menu and choose Create. 2. At the New Object window, scroll down the Class of New Object icon list, select the Print Server icon, and click on the [OK] button. 3. At the Create Print Server window, type a value in the Print Server Name field and click on the [Create] button. 4.3.3 Create Print Queue Object 1.
3. Select the printer object just created from the Objects: box and click on the [OK] button. Now the printer (with its context) appears in the Printers: box of the Print Server window. Click on the [OK] button. 4.3.6 Check Assignments At the Directory Tree, double click on the Print Queue object you just created. At the Print Queue window, click on the [Assignments] button. If you configured the print queue and printer correctly they will appear in the proper boxes on the Print Queue window.
give the whole context, whether typed or typeless, and do not begin your context path with a trailing period (.). If you don't know your tree, type: whoami at the DOS command line. A typed context name example is: ou=standard.ou=organization_1 7. In the default mode, the Print Server scans each queue which it is to service once per second. If you prefer a longer scan rate, you may enter the time between scans in seconds in the Print Queue Scan Rate field. 8.
2. Select Change Current File Server from the Available Options menu. 3. Press the INSERT key to display the available file servers. 4. Select the file server you want as the current one and press the ENTER key. 5. Enter your username and press the ENTER key. If the username requires a password, the Password screen is displayed. Enter the password and press the ENTER key. 6. Select Change Current File Server from the Available Options menu. A list of the attached file servers is displayed. 7.
servers, you must set up a NOTIFY list for each file server. To set up NOTIFY, use the following procedures: 1. Start the PCONSOLE utility. 2. Select Print Server Information from the Available Options menu. 3. Select the print server from the menu. 4. Select Print Server Configuration from the menu. 5. Select Notify List for Printer from the menu. 6. Select the printer from the Defined Printers menu. 7. Press the ESC key at the File Server/Notify Name/Notify Type/First/Next screen.
Note: If you do not have Acrobat Reader 3.0x or higher installed, then you should click on "Install Acrobat Reader" first. 3. Click on Installation/Configuration Programs. 4. Click on NWSetup Software. 5. Read the information screen. Click where indicated to start the installation. 4.6.2 How To Initiate NWSetup When you install NWSetup, a program icon is placed on your desktop. Click on the NWSetup icon to start the program.
Field Enable NetWare Print Server Description Indicates whether the NetWare Network Interface Board has been enabled. If the box is not checked, the Network Interface Board has not been enabled for NetWare. All other fields on the screen will be shaded. If the box is checked, the Network Interface Board has been enabled for NetWare and you can make entries in the other fields. Print Server Name Indicates the NetWare print server name which the Network Interface Board uses to log into NetWare.
Field Description Enable NDS Mode Indicates whether the Network Interface Board support Directory Services. When the box is checked, Directory Services is supported. If this box is not checked, then all other fields on this screen will not be enabled. Preferred NDS Context Enter a text string to set the NDS directory context for which the Network Interface Board will use to login to the network. The maximum field length is 128 characters.
4.6.3.3 Print Server Settings NWSetup lets you set up each Print Server printer. This information is usually entered using NetWare’s NWADMIN or PCONSOLE utility. NWSetup eliminates the need for configuring your Network Interface Board printer through any NetWare utility. The screen on the next page is used to set up a Print Server printer. A description of each field follows the screen example.
listed in the format bindery server name:user/group name. Users and groups associated with NDS connections will be listed by their distinguished names. Example: If a user named Susan on the bindery server OLD_SERVER is listed on the printer’s notify list, then the user would be listed as OLD_SERVER:SUSAN. If a user named Albert whose NDS context is ENGINEERING.CORP is on the printer’s notify list, then the user would be listed as ALBERT.ENGINEERING.
selected connection. If an NDS connection is specified, then a list of all queue names in the selected context and, all subcontexts is displayed. If a you change the context in the NDS Context field, or, change the connection in the Connection/Server field, then the queue list is refreshed to reflect the new connection or context. If you double click on a queue in the list, the queue is automatically added to the printer’s service and you exit this screen.
Adding Users/Groups: When you press the [Add User] button, the following screen appears: Connection: Select a connection from this field. This list includes the NDS connection and all of the bindery file servers connections which a user has access to. The NDS connection is always listed first, by default. NDS Context. Specifies the NDS context to use when generating a list of users and/or groups. This field is enabled only for NDS connections.
Delay in minutes for repeat messages: Indicates how long the Network Interface Board should wait before sending a repeat notification of an error condition. This field is set to 30 minutes by default. Its minimum value is 1 minute and maximum value is 60 minutes. 4.6.3.4 Configuring the Notify Settings The Notify Settings screen appears when you double-click on an entry in the Users/ Groups Notified by Printer field on the Print Server screen.
Chapter 5 Windows Peer-to-Peer Printing 5.1 Windows Peer-to-Peer Printing Windows Peer-to-Peer printing allows Windows-95/98 workstations and Windows NT 4.0 workstations and servers to print to Network Interface Board printers without an intervening file server and without using IP. The main features of the Windows IPX Peerto-Peer printing are as follows: 5.1.1 Ÿ Runs on Windows 95/98 workstations and on Windows NT 4.0 workstations or servers "out of the box".
If the NIB does not see any Novell activity, it will use 802.2 on 802.3 as a frame type and will assign itself a network number of 0. The frame type and network number being used is reported on the status and configuration sheet. If a NIB is being moved from a site that had active Novell to a site that does not, the unit should be reset to factory default to clear the frame type and network number information. 5.1.2 Installation and Operation Install the Windows IPX Peer-to-Peer redirector as follows: 1.
5.2.1 Introduction and Preparation The Peer-to-Peer implementation uses the TCP/IP stacks that are provided with Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0. The redirector software provided will establish a connection with the printers supporting Peer-to-Peer, using a direct IP connection over the network. When configuring the network capabilities for the Windows computer, you must include the "TCP/IP Protocol". You do not need to activate any TCI/IP Client application.
Chapter 6 AppleTalk Configuration Use this chapter if you will be printing from a Macintosh. This chapter explains how to configure the Network Interface Board using AppleTalk. 6.1 Choosing the Printer To choose the printer, use the following procedure: 1. Make sure you have loaded the print driver and PPD file appropriate to your printer. 2. Make sure you have selected Ethernet as the AppleTalk connection. 3. Click on the Apple icon. 4. Select Chooser to display the Chooser screen. 5.
Chapter 7 TCP/IP Configuration This chapter explains how to configure the Network Interface Board and your network for use with TCP/IP communication in various environments. Independent setup and installation procedures are provided for Windows systems and for most popular UNIX systems. The Network Interface Board TCP/IP capability will also operate with lpr spoolers on other systems, and with spooler/supervisor capabilities that communicate raw print jobs to the Print Server TCP/IP Port.
7.1.1.1 Installing TCP/IP Follow the instructions for the TCP/IP package of your choice to set up the TCP/IP on the workstations. 7.1.1.2 Loading the lpr Spooler Follow the instructions for the lpr spooler of your choice to set up the spooler on the workstations. 7.1.1.3 Setting up the Network Interface Board The Network Interface Board must be given IP address and routing information to be used with TCP/IP. This can be done with either the ARP procedure or the BOOTP Lite program.
where subnets are used. See 7.6 Running Telnet, for instructions on how to enter the other IP parameters. 7.1.1.5 Assigning IP Address with BOOTP Lite This program uses the BOOTP protocol. The Network Interface Board must be on the same network segment as the workstation that you are using to configure it. The TCP/IP stack must be installed and operating. The BOOTP Lite program will not work in a Windows PC Operating as a DHCP Server. The BOOTPL16.exe program will work with a 16 Bit TCP/IP stack. 1.
3. Setup the subnet mask and default gateway for the Network Interface Board if applicable (menu option 1). (If you used BOOTP, this will already have been done). 4. Exit, Save and Reset the Network Interface Board. You can also use the “User Tools” menu on the operator panel, the HTML pages accessible via a Web Browser to setup lpr. The password to change parameters with the HTML pages is the same as the Telnet password. 7.1.1.
ping [any valid IP address on your network - not the print server]. The identified unit should reply. arp -s [IP address of the Network Interface Board] [MAC Address of the Network Interface Board]. The entry should be accepted ping [IP address of the Network Interface Board]. Request should time out. 2. Recycle the power on the printer, or let the Network Interface Board reset itself. The Network Interface Board will produce a status page that should include the entered IP address. 3.
8. When you get a response that your unit is active, you should be able to ping and Telnet to the Network Interface Board. 7.1.2.5 Setting up IP and lpr Parameters The Network Interface Board provides for a setup connection via the standard Telnet port. To be able to make changes to a unit at factory default settings, you must logon as sysadm. The default password is also "sysadm". (This password can be changed from the Telnet utility.) See 7.6 Running Telnet, for instructions on using Telnet. 1.
7.1.3.2 Assigning IP Address with ARP The Network Interface Board must be on the same network segment as the workstation that you are using to configure it. The TCP/IP stack must be installed and operating. You can use BOOTPL32 to configure the IP address instead of ARP. 1. From Windows, enter the MS/DOS box. At the command prompt enter: ping [any valid IP address on your network - not the print server].
colons as delimiters as shown on the status sheet rather than the dashes that Windows uses. (eg. 00:40:AF:12:34:23) 5. Click on [Go]. 6. Wait about five minutes. The Network Interface Board should recycle and produce a status sheet showing the IP parameters you have just entered. 7. Pull down Admin menu to Verify. You should get a message back stating that the Unit is Active. If you do not get this message, check that TCP/IP is enabled on the status sheet. 8.
10. Line 1: Address of host providing lpd (Print server); enter IP address. 11. Line 2: Name of printer on that machine - enter PORT1 (the word PORT MUST be in uppercase). 12.Choose [OK] to exit. Your Network Interface Board is now configured to operate Windows NT. You may print from any application by following the normal print instructions for that application. 7.2 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP is a service much like BootP that provides a method for assignment and maintenance of IP addresses.
7.3.1 How to Install Place the CD-ROM into a CD-ROM drive. 1. In Windows 95/98, go to START and then RUN. 2. Run the SETUP.EXE program in the IP-P2P directory on the CD-ROM and click on OK when done. 3. Follow the program prompts. 7.3.2 Peer-To-Peer IP Setup IP Peer-to-Peer printing allows you to print to a network printer for networks without a file server or for networks where you do not want to use the server for printing. Use Peer-toPeer printing on Windows NT (4.0), and Windows 95/98 systems.
Field Description IP Address Enter the IP address of the printer you want to add. Name Assign a name to the printer. You can enter any name which you feel identifies the printer. Port Number The port number of the printer. The default is 10001. Description Use this field to describe the printer location or the users who will access the printer. 4. When you have entered all the information, click on the Add button. The printer is listed in the Available Printers field at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click and hold on the file that is on your system and drag it to your IP browser’s window. 3. Click on [OK] to upload file. The selected file is now sent to the printer. Note: FTP printing does not support selecting multiple file names. Only one person can be logged on to a port at any particular time. 7.4.3 FTP Client To print from a FTP Client, do the following: 1. Type: ftp 2. Type: port1 as the login 3. Type: put The selected file is now sent to the printer. 7.
7.5.1 Configuring the IP Address on the Network Interface Board The Network Interface Board must be given IP address and routing parameters. You can configure the IP address for the Network Interface Board in one of the following ways: Ÿ Use MAP, as described in Chapter 3. Ÿ Use the Internet Boot Protocol (BOOTP). Ÿ Use reverse ARP (rarp, Ethernet II frame type only). Ÿ Use arp and ping. For each method, you will need to provide the Ethernet address of the Network Interface Board.
:gw = gateway address: For example, for an RFC 1048 system: printfast:\ :ht = ether:\ :ha = 0040AF03AF6E:\ :ip = 192.9.200.200:\ :sm = 255.0.0.0:\ :gw = 192.9.200.10:\ If running with a more recent BOOTP implementation, such as with SCO UNIX, add: :vm = rfc1048: Note: The :ht = ether command should always be used. The same information uses the following format on an RFC 951 "RFC 951" system: Host Printfast htype 1 Haddr 00:40:af:03:af:6e iaddr 192.9.200.200 bootfile defaultboot 7.
2. Log in as superuser on the rarp server. However, if the server resides on another subnet, complete this procedure to store the IP address in the print server. Reconnect the print server anywhere on the network, and then use the Telnet or the HTML pages accessed by MAP or a Web Browser to adjust the IP parameters for the subnet on which the Network Interface Board is to operate. 3. Find the Ethernet address of the Network Interface Board.
4. Edit the hosts file (usually /etc/hosts) or use NIS or DIS to add the IP address and [print server's node name. See the network administrator for the IP address. For example, a print server with a name of printfast and an IP address of 192.9.200.200 has the following entry: 192.9.200.200 printfast 5. Add an entry to the arp cache for the Print Server's IP address and Ethernet address. For example: arp -s 192.9.200.200 0:40:c8:0:0:ff 6.
The following sections give specifics lpd/lpr setup instructions for various systems. 7.5.2.1 Setting Up a BSD Remote Printer to Use lpd/ To set up a remote printer on the host that sends jobs to Network Interface Board using printer resident lpd, add an entry to the /etc/printcap file on your host for each printer you use. The steps are described below. 1. Open the /etc/printcap file. Make an entry naming the Network Interface Board as the remote host and PORT1 as the remote printer name.
• If you do not make a menu selection for 2 minutes, you get a "Two Minute Warning" that within 2 more minutes your Telnet session will end. This ensures that one user does not leave a session idle for too long. 7.6.1 Making Connection and Main Menu 1. At the prompt, type: 2. telnet 3. When login: appears, type guest if you are only interested in browsing the menus or sysadm if you want to change the configuration. Press the ENTER key. 4.
Note: This will cause the Telnet connection to be broken. It is advisable to make all other desired changes before changing the IP address. 1. At the Main Menu, type 1 and press the ENTER key to bring up the IP Parameters menu (shown on the next page). 2. Type 1 again and press the ENTER key. The IP Address submenu will appear: The Configuration Utility Unit Serial no. 991398 v2.18 IP Parameters 1. IP Address 2. Subnet Mask 3. Default Gateway 4. Base Port Number Please Enter Selection (? for Help) : 3.
PCL, (PostScript) ASCII changed to PostScript PCL, Other PostScript header added not PostScript PostScript Job discarded PostScript ASCII PostScript header added, changed to PCL, PS, ASCII Any no action To access the LPD Printers menu, type 2 and press the ENTER key. For a unit at factory default, the menu shown below will appear. The Configuration Utility Unit Serial no. 991398 v2.1X LPD Printers 1. Printer 1 2.
4. From the LPD Printers menu, press 2 to toggle Banners between Enabled/Disabled. 7.6.4 Enable/Disable Network Protocols To enable network protocols, at the Main menu type 3 and press the ENTER key. You are given the choice of disabling either NetWare or AppleTalk since both network OS’s are enabled by default. For example, to disable Appletalk, type 2 and press the ENTER key. 7.6.5 Reset Unit To reset the Network Interface Board, at the Main menu type 4 and press the ENTER key.
1. Save Changes and Exit 2. Save Changes and Reset 3. Exit Without Saving Changes Please Enter Selection (? for Help) : 2. Choose your option and press the ENTER key. For example, type 2 and press the ENTER key. The program will save your changes and reset the print server so that the changes will take effect.
Chapter 8 Operation and Troubleshooting This chapter describes normal operation of the Network Interface Board in the printer, and also provides information on how to troubleshoot any problems you might have with the Network Interface Board. 8.1 LED Status Indicator The Network Interface Board has two LED status indicators: amber and green.
complete. Green LED blinks rapidly 8.2 Awaiting print jobs. Has lost its NetWare connection to file server. Error. Check the cable connection and restart the printer. Status Report The Status/Configuration report is sent as a print job to the printer when the print server is powered on. For example, the report on the next page shows the configuration of the print server immediately after the report is printed.
Unit Serial No: 992254 Version: 02.15 Network Address: 00:40:af:79:1f:f0 Network Topology: Ethernet Connector: RJ45 Network Speed: 10 Megabits Novell Network Information enabled Print Server Name: RDP_992254 Password Defined: No Preferred Server Name not defined Directory Services Context not defined Frame Type: Novell 802.3 Peer-to-Peer Information enabled Frame Type: Novell 802.
AppleTalk Connection Information AppleTalk Printer Name: RDP_992254 TCP/IP Connection Information Port Number: 10001 8.3 Resetting the Print Server to Factory Default You can make the Network Interface Board restore all parameters to factory default values, so the Network Interface Board appears just as it came from the factory.
protocol correctly for the Network Interface Board. See 8.2 Status Report, for an example of the status report. 4. If you added, changed, or removed any new hardware on the network, verify that it was installed correctly. 5. If you added any new software applications, make sure the program is compatible and installed correctly on the network. See your network protocol documentation to confirm. 6. Determine if other users can print.
• Did you have the proper rights to configure the printer? • Are the File Server and the Print Server communicating? Run NetWare's COMCHECK utility from any network workstation to check this. • Are there enough user positions on the File Server? The Print Server function logs on as a user. 8.5.2.3 Workstation Checklist • Is the network loaded onto the workstation? See the NetWare documentation.
• The Print Server name is listed on that File Server, or cannot service jobs from a File Server. • The password assigned to the Network Interface Board through PCONSOLE matches the password assigned through MAP. Use MAP to update the password stored in the network Print Server's memory. • The print job is in the print queue and waiting to be printed. Use PCONSOLE to check if the print jobs are being sent to the printer. 8.5.2.
• If you renamed the printer, did you reselect the printer under its new name? • If you placed the printer in a new zone, did you reselect the zone? • Are there other printers with similar names in the Chooser? Make sure you chose the Network Interface Board-connected printer.
Appendix A Specifications A.1 Network Interface Board The following tables provide general specifications for the Network Interface Board. Size: 127.00 mm length x 87.88 mm height 5 in. x 3.5 in. Weight: 200 gm. 8 oz.
A.2 10BaseT/100BaseTX/STP Cables Use the following universal Ethernet standard when configuring your 10BaseT/100BaseTX/STP cables to connect to the RJ45 connector on the Network Interface Board. The cable should be Category/Type 5 or better (depending on length).
Network Interface Board NIB 450-E (Option) Quick Configuration Guide Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
How to Read this Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: Important If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this. Note This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misoperation. Reference This symbol indicates a reference. [ ] Keys that appear on the machine's panel display. Keys and buttons that appear on the computer's display.
Features The NIB 450-E includes the following features: • 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Interface • 10BaseT / 100BaseTX Auto Detection • Multiple Protocol support • HTTP Server for Management with a Browser • DHCP Support for Automatic IP Address Assignment • SNMP Support The NIB 450-E Network Interface Board enables printers to communicate over an Ethernet network with many different network operating systems, including NetWare, Macintosh, UNIX, and Windows.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for this Machine.......................................................................... 1 This Guide's Role .......................................................................................... 1 1. Getting ready for the Software Installation Configuration Programs ........................................................................... 3 Accessing the Configuration Programs.................................................. 4 2.
6. UNIX Configuration UNIX Configuration ................................................................................. 29 Setting the IP Address ................................................................................ 29 Setting Other TCP/IP Parameters............................................................... 30 INDEX........................................................................................................
Manuals for this Machine This Guide's Role This Quick Configuration Guide provides concise software configuration instructions allowing an experienced system administrator to get the NIB up and running quickly. For more complete instructions or for printing or configuration options not covered in this guide, please refer to the Owner's Manual. To ensure safe and efficient operation of the machine, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.
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1. Getting ready for the Software Installation This CD-ROM contains the support programs for the installation and configuration for your printer's Network Interface Board(NIB 450-E). You can select any of the programs listed in the Configuration Programs. Configuration Programs The CD-ROM includes the following utilities. ❖ MAP Web-based configuration utility.
Getting ready for the Software Installation Accessing the Configuration Programs A Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 1 The main screen appears. Note ❒ If Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 is not installed, click on [Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0]. B Click on [CD ROM Contents]. The “CD-ROM table of contents” screen appears. C Click on [Installation/Configuration Programs]. The “Configuration Programs” screen appears.⇒ P.16 “Installing Peer to Peer Printing (IP)” , P.
2. NetWare® Configuration NWSetup:NetWare Print Server Configuration NWSetup lets you do the entire setup procedure for Novell NetWare and your NIB using only one program. Note ❒ Make sure that the printer containing the NIB is on. If the target machine is powered down NWSetup will be unable to see the NIB. ❒ Be sure to turn the printer off and after changing the network configuration.
NetWare® Configuration A Double-click on the target NIB. The first “Print Server Settings” screen appears. Most of the fields will be configured automatically. Fill in the following fields with the appropriate information. ❖ Print Server Name The name that the NIB uses to log into NetWare. 2 ❖ Print Queue Scan Rate The number of seconds the NIB waits before polling print queues for a new print job. ❖ Ethernet Frame Type Sets the default frame type that is used by the NetWare protocol stack.
NWSetup:NetWare Print Server Configuration C Click on [Next] to continue. The “Port 1” screen appears. Creating and Adding the Print Queues Most of the fields will be configured automatically. Edit the following fields with the appropriate information. ⇒ Refer to online help for additional information about the fields on this screen. 2 A From the Port 1 screen. ❖ Enable Printer Click to place a check in this box. If it is not checked, the remaining screens will not be enabled.
NetWare® Configuration D Click on [OK] to finish creating the new queue. Return to the Add Queue to Printer screen. E In the Add Queue to Printer screen in the Queue field you can see the queue that you just created. F Select the new queue and click on [OK]. 2 The queue is added and you return to the Port 1 screen. Add a New User or Group Most of the fields will be configured automatically. Fill in the following fields with the appropriate information.
NWSetup:NetWare Print Server Configuration Configure the Notify Settings Most of the fields will be configured automatically. Fill in the following fields with the appropriate information. ⇒ Refer to online help for additional information about the fields on this screen. A In the Port 1 screen, double-click on an item in the Users/Groups Notified 2 by Printer field. The Notify Settings screen appears. Use this screen to set up the notify function for a user or group.
NetWare® Configuration PCONSOLE:NetWare Print Server Configuration NetWare 3.x Configuration 2 Login as Supervisor and start PCONSOLE. Note ❒ Be sure to turn the printer off and after changing the network configuration. Define the Print Queue A If a Print Queue already exists which will be assigned to the printer skip to step C. The Available Options menu is the first menu to appear. B Select Print Queue Information and press the {ENTER}} key. The Print Queue menu appears. C Press the {INSERT}} key.
PCONSOLE:NetWare Print Server Configuration Define the Printer A From the Print Servers screen. Select the name of the new print server and press the {ENTER} } key. The Print Server Information screen appears. B Select Print Server Configuration menu and press the {ENTER}} key. C Select Printer Configuration and press the {ENTER}} key. D Select Printer 0 and press the {ENTER}} key. 2 The Printer 0 configuration screen appears. E Select the Type field and press the {ENTER}} key.
NetWare® Configuration NetWare 4.x Configuration Login as Supervisor and start PCONSOLE. Note ❒ Be sure to turn the printer off and after changing the network configuration. 2 Define Print Queue A From the Available Options Menu, select Print Queues and press the {ENTER} } key. The Print Queues screen appears. B Press the {INSERT}} key. C Input the name of the new Print Queue and press the {ENTER}} key. D Input the volume name where the print queue will reside and press the {ENTER} } key.
PCONSOLE:NetWare Print Server Configuration D You are returned to the Print Servers screen, and the new server name is visible. E Press {ESC}} to return to the Available Options screen. Define the Printer A From the Available Options screen, select Printers and press the {ENTER}} 2 key. The Printers screen appears. B To add a new printer, press the {INSERT}} key. C Input the name of the new printer and press the {ENTER}} key.
NetWare® Configuration Configuring the IP/IPX MAP Utility A Click on [Start] on the Task bar. B Point to Programs. C Point to MAP and select MAP Setup. 2 Map Setup dialog appears. D Select the appropriate boxes to choose IP or IPX based printers. E Input the maximum number of hops for IP Search. F Click on [OK] to close this dialog box.
3. Windows 95/98 Configuration What is Windows 95/98 Peer to Peer Printing? The peer to peer printing software that is included with the NIB allows Windows 95/98 PCs to communicate directly with network attached printers. A network server, such as NetWare or Windows NT, is not required for peer to peer printing. The peer to peer printing software must be installed on each PC that will use peer to peer printing.
Windows 95/98 Configuration Installing Peer to Peer Printing (IP) The IP Protocol is required for peer to peer printing. IP is not installed by default when Windows 95/98/NT is first installed, but it can be easily. A Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The main screen appears. Note ❒ If Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 is not installed, click on [Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0]. 3 B Click on [CD ROM Contents]. The “CD-ROM table of contents” screen appears.
Installing Peer to Peer Printing (IP) K Click on [OK] to complete the installation. - For manual installation Follow these steps to install the software on your operating system (Windows95/98 or NT 4.0). A Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive. B Close all the applications that are currently running. C Click on [Start] on the task bar, and click on [Run]. D Type :\IP-p2p\Setup.exe (where is your CD-ROM). E Click on [OK]. The “Welcome” screen appears.
Windows 95/98 Configuration Installing Peer to Peer Printing (IPX) The IPX Protocol is required for peer to peer printing. IPX is not installed by default when Windows 95/98/NT is first installed, but it can be easily. A Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The main screen appears. Note ❒ If Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 is not installed, click on [Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0]. 3 B Click on [CD ROM Contents]. The “CD-ROM table of contents” screen appears.
Installing Peer to Peer Printing (IPX) D Type :\IPX-p2p\Setup.exe (where is your CD-ROM). E Click on [OK]. The “Welcome” screen appears. The remaining steps are idential to F- H above. ⇒ P.
Windows 95/98 Configuration Select the Printer Port The peer to peer printing software should be installed on each Windows 95/98/ NT 4.0 PC that will use peer to peer printing services. If the printer driver has not already been installed, please install it before continuing with the following instructions. Important ❒ The printer driver must be installed before selecting the printer port. A Use the Add Printer Wizard to add a LOCAL printer. B Use the drivers that come with the printer.
4. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a mechanism for delivering IP configuration parameters, including IP address, Subnet mask and default gateway, to devices (hosts) on an IP network. A DHCP server manages the pool of available IP addresses and grants device requests for an IP address. At power-up, the NIB broadcasts a DHCP request for an IP address.
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5. Windows NT Configuration Windows NT Configuration There are several options for setting up printing in a Windows NT environment. • If a NetWare server is present, NetWare print services may be used by following the NetWare Configuration instructions in this guide. • Peer to peer print services may be used by following the Windows 95/98 instructions in this guide, but are only available for Windows NT 4.x, not for Windows NT 3.51.
Windows NT Configuration TCP/IP Required Components The Windows NT system performing the NIB configuration must have the TCP/IP protocol installed. The following steps describe how to check for and, if necessary, add the required TCP/IP components. Windows NT4.0 A Click on the Windows [Start] button; select Settings and Control Panel. B Double click on Network and select the Protocols tab. If TCP/IP Protocol is not in the list of Network Protocols, click on Add to install it. C Select the Services tab.
NIB TCP/IP Configuration NIB TCP/IP Configuration A utility called BOOTPL32 is used to configure the IP parameters on the NIB. Note ❒ The BOOTPL32 utility does not work on a system configured as a DHCP server. Reference For information on setting IP parameters, see “Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel” in the Operating Instructions that comes with your printer. A Insert the CD-ROM included. B In the Windows NT 3.51 Program Manager, select File and choose Run. In Windows NT 4.
Windows NT Configuration Setting Up LPR Printing If the printer driver has not already been installed, please install it before continuing. In the following instructions, some field or dialog names may vary depending on the NT release pack in use. Windows NT4.0 A Click on the Windows [Start] Button and select Settings, and the Printers. B Right click on the appropriate printer and select Properties. C On the Ports tab, click on Add Port. D Double click on LPR Port in the list of available printer ports.
Selecting a Shared Printer Selecting a Shared Printer This section briefly describes the steps for setting up client access to a shared printer. ❖ Windows 95/98 In the Printer Properties on the Details tab, click the Add Port button and browse the network for the shared printer. ❖ Windows NT4.0 Add a new printer (with Add Printer), select Network Printer Server rather than My Computer and choose the shared printer from the shared printers list.
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6. UNIX Configuration UNIX Configuration UNIX printing utilizes a line printer daemon (lpd) to direct jobs to the printer. With printer-based lpd, the NIB acts as the line printer daemon host and accepts print jobs directly. TCP/IP configuration of the NIB is needed for all versions of UNIX. Please refer to the NIB Owner's Manual for lpd configuration. Note ❒ Be sure to turn the printer off and after changing the network configuration.
UNIX Configuration D At the UNIX command prompt, type: ping For example, ping 197.42.211.5 The NIB will not respond to this ping command, but will read the IP address. E After a few minutes (usually between 1 and 2 minutes, but possibly up to 5 minutes on very large or busy networks), the NIB will reset and print its network status page. The new IP address will be listed in the TCP/IP Network Information section.
UNIX Configuration G The changes made to the NIB do not take effect until the unit is reset. Click on Reset in the System column and click Reset Unit. After a few seconds the screen should report that the unit was reset. TCP/IP configuration is now complete.
INDEX H 10BaseT/100BaseTX, ii Hardware address, 25 HTTP, ii A Add a New User or Group, 8 Assign the Print Queue, 11, 13 B BOOTP, 3, 25 C Change Password, 6 Configuration Programs, 3 Configure the Notify Settings, 9 Connection, 8 Connection/Server, 7 Context, 7 Copy Reference, 1 Creating and Adding the Print Queues, 7 D Define Print Queue, 12 Define the Printer, 11, 13 Define the Print Queue, 10 Define the Print Server, 10, 12 Delay in seconds for first message, 8, 9 Delay in seconds for repeat messages
Q Queue, 7 Queue Name, 7 Queues Serviced by Printer, 7 S Shared Printer, 27 SNMP, ii Subnet mask, 25 System Settings, 1 T TCP/IP, 21, 23, 24 U UNIX, 29 User/Group name, 9 Users/Groups, 8 W Windows 95/98, 27 Windows NT4.
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