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Contents Contents CHAPTER 1 Your New Print Server........................................... 1-1 1.1 What Does Your Print Server Offer?..............................................................................1-2 1.2 Scope and Operating System ..........................................................................................1-3 1.3 Which Documentation Applies to Your Print Server? ...................................................1-4 1.4 Symbols and Conventions...............................
Contents 2.10 Firmware Update ........................................................................................................2-17 CHAPTER 3 Print Server Controls ............................................. 3-1 3.1 Basic Principles ..............................................................................................................3-2 3.2 Function of the LEDs .....................................................................................................3-3 3.
CHAPTER 1 Your New Print Server This chapter contains information concerning the following topics: What Does Your Print Server Offer? Scope and Operating System Which Documentation Applies to Your Print Server? Symbols and Conventions Introduction BaseLine Print Server User Manual 1-1
What Does Your Print Server Offer? 1.1 What Does Your Print Server Offer? Simple Administration You can call device and status information at any time using the print server homepage, JetAdmin, or WebJetAdmin. In addition, you can print out a status page containing configuration data by means of the status button. Firmware Update If required, a new firmware version can be loaded onto the Flash EPROM of the print server. You will thus profit from future updates, as well.
Scope and Operating System 1.2 Scope and Operating System Operating systems Your print server supports the following operating systems: System Windows Note Version Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows NT 4.0 Before starting the initial operation procedure, please note the following safety regulations for your print server: • • BaseLine Print Server User Manual Read the documentation and make sure that your system meets the requirements listed therein.
Which Documentation Applies to Your Print Server? 1.
Symbols and Conventions 1.4 Symbols and Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: 'Name' Window The name of menus, files, and windows are marked using single quotation marks. "Name" Section The name of chapters and sections are marked using double quotation marks. In the Acrobat Reader you can jump to the corresponding segment by clicking the cross-reference. y Eye-catchers mark lists. 9 Hooks mark requirements that must be met before you can begin the actual installation.
Symbols and Conventions A hand marks the beginning of instructions.
CHAPTER 2 Print Server Homepage This chapter contains information concerning the following topics: Calling the Print Server Homepage Displaying Status Information Print Server Configuration Enabling or Disabling HP JetAdmin Compatibility Homepage Querying the Printer Status Protecting Print Servers Setting the Language Restarting the Print Server Resetting the Print Server Parameters Firmware Update BaseLine Print Server User Manual 2-1
Calling the Print Server Homepage 2.1 Calling the Print Server Homepage The print server homepage is stored in your print server and can be called by means of an Internet browser (Internet Explorer 4.x or later, Netscape 3.x or later). When using other browsers, the full functionality of the print server homepage will not be guaranteed. Make sure that: 9 9 The print server is connected and the printer is turned on. The IP address is saved in the print server. Proceed as follows: 1.
Calling the Print Server Homepage If the print server homepage is not displayed, check the proxy settings of your browser. A selection bar with the available topics is located on the left side of the screen, while an information window is situated on the right side. By means of the 'General' selection bar on the left side of the screen, you can select the topics 'Home' and 'Manuals'. Using the 'Home' link, you can return to the starting page of the print server homepage at any time.
Displaying Status Information 2.2 Displaying Status Information By means of the 'Status' selection bar on the left of the screen, you can call pages which display status information.
Displaying Status Information 2.2.1 General Status The 'General' page shows general status information, such as the name of the print server, the hardware address, and the serial and version numbers. The text which you previously entered under 'Configuration General' will now appear under 'Description'. A description can be used to gain a better overview of the print servers and printers in the system. Here, you can enter a printer description or the location of the printer, for example. 2.2.
Print Server Configuration 2.3 Print Server Configuration Using the 'Configuration' selection bar on the left of the screen, you can call pages by means of which you can configure the print server.
Print Server Configuration 2.3.1 General Configuration The 'General' page is used for configuring general print server parameters. Under 'Description', you can enter a description of the print server or printer to gain a better overview of the print servers and printers in the system. Under 'Status page mode', you can determine the data format in which the status page will be printed. The auto mode automatically searches for a suitable data format.
Print Server Configuration 'EPSON Status Monitor support' enables or disables the support of the EPSON Status Monitor. If the parameter has been enabled, printer status messages, such as display of ink level, are displayed. If an EPSON printer is used with a print server, the parameter should be enabled. You should disable the parameter if a printer of a different manufacturer or an EPSON printer together with a RIP is used.
Print Server Configuration Via 'TCP/IP', you can disable TCP/IP completely. Using 'IP address,' ' Subnet mask,' and 'Gateway,' you can configure the relevant addresses. In addition, you can enter a host name, the printer location, and a contact partner for the printer. Under 'DHCP', 'ARP/PING' and 'ZeroConf', you can enable or disable all the different ways of saving the IP address in the print server. We recommend that you deselect this box when the IP address is finally assigned to the print server. 2.
Print Server Configuration 'WINS via DHCP', you can enter the IP address of the WINS server manually. 2.3.5 Configuring Print Server Protection If you have assigned a password under 'Password', the print server parameters can only be changed using the password.
Enabling or Disabling HP JetAdmin Compatibility 2.4 Enabling or Disabling HP JetAdmin Compatibility The print server can be configured and administered using the utilities HP JetAdmin and HP WebJetAdmin. For this reason, the parameter HP JetAdmin compability must be enabled. Proceed as follows: 1. Call the 'Configuration - General' page from the print server homepage. 2. Enable 'HP JetAdmin compatible'. 3. Click 'Save'.
Querying the Printer Status 2.5 Querying the Printer Status Proceed as follows: 1. Call the 'Status - Printer Port' page from the print server homepage. The printer status will appear on the screen.
Protecting Print Servers 2.6 Protecting Print Servers The print server can be protected by a password to prevent unauthorized changes to the parameters. Proceed as follows: 1. Call the 'Configuration - Protection' page from the print server homepage. 2. Enter a password. 3. Click 'Save'.
Setting the Language 2.7 Setting the Language The print server supports the following languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. You can set these languages during the run-time of the print server. If you set the language by means of the print server homepage, the original printer language remains unchanged.
Restarting the Print Server 2.8 Restarting the Print Server You can use the 'Restart' page for the manual restart of the print server. Proceed as follows: 1. Click 'Restart Print Server'. The print server will be restarted.
Resetting the Print Server Parameters 2.9 Resetting the Print Server Parameters You can use the 'Default Settings' page for resetting the print server parameters. This action, however, will delete all parameters, including for example, the IP address. You must reset the parameters, for example, if you want to use the print server in another network by changing the location of the printer.
Firmware Update 2.10 Firmware Update When Is a Firmware Update Necessary? To guarantee that your print server is fully functional upon purchase, the print server software has been preinstalled. For this reason, a firmware update is generally not required. A firmware update should be undertaken only if SEH Computertechnik has released a new software version with new functions or bug fixes.
Firmware Update Fig. 2-1: Firmware Update 3. Select the firmware file. 4. Click 'Download.' The firmware is updated and the print server is restarted.
CHAPTER 3 Print Server Controls This chapter contains information concerning the following topics: Basic Principles Function of the LEDs Printing the Status Page Printing Parameters Resetting the Print Server Parameters Controls BaseLine Print Server User Manual 3-1
Basic Principles 3.1 Basic Principles On the front panel of every print server, you will find the network connectors, several LEDs, the status button and an optional power supply connector. In this chapter, the function of the LEDs and the status button will be described. For information concerning the connectors, please read the Connector Pin Assignment" chapter on page B-1, if necessary.
Function of the LEDs 3.2 Function of the LEDs Every print server has a yellow and a green LED. The green LED signals that the print server is operational. The yellow LED lights up when data packets are received. The meaning of these LEDs is described in the following text. Another green LED above the status button indicates whether a data connection (link) has been established or not.
Printing the Status Page 3.3 Printing the Status Page Using the status button, you can print either a status page or a service page. The print server status page contains all important print server parameters, such as the print server name, IP address, Novell name, etc. The service page contains more information than the status page and a list of all print server parameters. The service page is only available in English.
Printing the Status Page 3.3.2 Printing the Service Page Proceed as follows: 1. Keep the status button pressed for five seconds. The service page is printed together with the parameter list.
Printing Parameters 3.4 Printing Parameters Using the status button of the print server, you can print out a service page with a list of the configuration parameters. Proceed as follows: 1. Keep the status button pressed for five seconds. The service page is printed together with the parameter list.
Resetting the Print Server Parameters 3.5 Resetting the Print Server Parameters Only by using the status button can the parameters be reset without entering the password. This action, however, will delete all parameters, including for example, the IP address. You must reset the parameters, for example, if you want to use the print server in another network by changing the location of the printer.
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REFERENCE A Network Specifications A.
10BaseT Ethernet Networks A.2 10BaseT Ethernet Networks For the cabling of the 10BaseT network of the print server, all specifications of the ISO/IEC8802-3 standard apply. The most important data is listed in the following table: Data Values Max. cable length 100 m Cable type S/UTP Typ "category 5" Impedance 100 Ohm Connector type RJ-45 In 100BaseTX networks, a shielded, twisted-pair cable of the category 5 must be used for print server cabling.
100BaseTX Ethernet Networks In 100BaseTX networks, a shielded, twisted-pair cable of the category 5 must be used for print server cabling. This guarantees proper EMC behavior (electromagnetic compatibility).
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REFERENCE B Connector Pin Assignment B.
Pin Assignment of the RJ-45 Connector B.2 Pin Assignment of the RJ-45 Connector Do not connect a telephone cable to the RJ-45 connector. RJ-45 connectors may only be connected to SEL V voltages according to EN 60950:1990 /A2:1993.
Pin Assignment of the 36-pin Centronics Interface B.3 Pin Assignment of the 36-pin Centronics Interface The Centronics interface of the print server is designed for printers operating in IEEE 1284 "compatible mode", in Nibble mode or in ECP mode. No 100% error-free guarantee may be granted for print servers having a nonstandard Centronics interface. Please consult your printer manufacturer for more information if necessary.
Pin Assignment of the 36-pin Centronics Interface B-4 Pin Assignment Input or output 19 Signal Ground - 20 Signal Ground - 21 Signal Ground - 22 Signal Ground - 23 Signal Ground - 24 Signal Ground - 25 Signal Ground - 26 Signal Ground - 27 Signal Ground - 28 Signal Ground - 29 Signal Ground - 30 Signal Ground - 31 nInit OUT 32 nFault IN 33 Signal Ground - 34 Signal Ground - 35 Not connected - 36 nSelectIn OUT BaseLine Print Server User Manual
REFERENCE C Printer Status Messages The print server forwards printer status messages, such as 'Paper jam,' to the print server homepage. The following printer status messages are displayed: Abbrev.
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Index Index Numerical 100BaseTX network A-2 10BaseT A-2 A Address Gateway 2-9 IP Address 2-9 Subnet Mask 2-9 ARP/PING 2-9 B Boot Protocols 2-9 C Centronics interface B-3 Compatibility EPSON Status Monitor 2-8 HP JetAdmin and HP WebJetAdmin 2-7, 2-11 Controls 3-2 Conventions and symbols 1-5 D DATAMAX 2-7 DHCP 2-9 Documentation 1-4 Download.
Index G Gateway 2-9 Guarantee 1-2 H Hardware Address 2-5 Homepage 2-2 call 2-2 Configuration 2-6 configuring parameters 2-6 displaying status 2-4 EPSON status monitor compatibility 2-8 querying the printer status 2-12 setting language 2-7 Host name 2-9 HP JetAdmin compatibility 2-7, 2-11 I IP Address 2-9 J JetAdmin 1-2, 2-11 L Language 2-7, 2-14 LED 3-3 M Mode fast mode 2-8 status page 2-7 N Name host name 2-9 NetBIOS name 2-9 print server name 2-5 NetBIOS 2-9 Network specifications A-1 O Operating systems
Index P Parameter printing 3-6 Password 2-13 Pin assignment B-1 Print server controls 3-2 documentation 1-4 EPSON status monitor compatibility 2-8 Firmware Update 2-17 HP JetAdmin compatibility 2-11 increase speed 2-8 operating systems 1-3 print status page 3-4 printer status messages C-1 printing parameters 3-6 protection 2-13 resetting 2-16, 3-7 restart 2-15 safety regulations 1-3 setting language 2-7, 2-14 Print server homepage.
Index Speed 2-8 Status button print status page 3-4 printing parameter list 3-6 resetting parameters 3-7 Status page mode 2-7 printing 3-4 Subnet Mask 2-9 Support 1-2 Symbols and conventions 1-5 T TCP/IP configuring 2-8 Technical support 1-2 U Update.
