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LASER CLASS 700 Series Network Guide
Manuals for the Machine The manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information. The manuals supplied with optional equipment are included in the list below. Depending on the system configuration and product purchased, some manuals may not be needed. Guides with this symbol are printed manuals. • Basic Operations • Troubleshooting CD-ROM Guides with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the accompanying CD-ROM.
How This Manual Is Organized Chapter 1 Before You Start Chapter 2 Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) Chapter 3 Using a NetWare Network (Windows) Chapter 4 Using a NetBIOS Network (Windows 95/98/Me) Chapter 5 Appendix Includes troubleshooting, network settings, software information, the glossary, and index. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions.
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Symbols Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Keys Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Displays Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 95/98/Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23 Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27 Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32 UNIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35 Printer Connection Method (IPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LPR Port Utility Deletion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 NetBIOS/NetBEUI Port Monitor Utility Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Overview of Network Setting Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Using the Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Using NetSpot, Remote UI, or FTP Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface Thank you for purchasing the Canon LASER CLASS 700 Series. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Displays Used in This Manual Screen shots of computer operation screens used in this manual may differ from the ones you actually see, depending on the model or options that come with your machine. The keys or buttons which you should press are marked with a below. , as shown When multiple keys or buttons can be clicked or pressed, they are highlighted and mentioned in the order in which they should be pressed. Click [OK]. Click this button for operation.
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Before You Start 1 CHAPTER This chapter describes what you need to know before you start using the machine, including the network system environments the machine is compatible with, and how to check the network system environment you are using. System Environment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 System Requirements for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Environment Requirements This section describes the system environments that your machine is compatible with. Before You Start 1 System Requirements for Printing The following network and system environments are compatible with your machine when printing: ■ Printing Using a TCP/IP Network: Compatible OS: Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.
■ Printing Using a NetBIOS Network: Compatible OS: Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me Compatible Computers: IBM PC compatible computers Required Memory for Computers: More than 16 MB IMPORTANT If you are using Windows NT, install Service Pack 5 or later.
Checking Your Network Environment Refer to the following diagram examples to confirm the network environment that is connected to your machine. Then, perform the necessary operations to set up that environment. Before You Start 1 Sample Windows Network Using a NetWare Server In a network environment like the one below, a NetWare, TCP/IP, or NetBIOS (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) protocol can be used for printing. Multiple protocols can also be used at the same time.
Without Using a NetWare Server In a network environment like the one below, either a TCP/IP or NetBIOS (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) protocol can be used for printing. Multiple protocols can also be used at the same time. NOTE NetBIOS is available only for Windows 95/98/Me.
Sample UNIX Network With computers that operate on a UNIX network, the TCP/IP protocol is used. (See Chapter 2, "Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX).
Using a Network with Different Types of Computers When there are various types of computers on the network, network operations depend on the type of computer being used. Windows Solaris Protocol: TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBIOS NetWare Server 1 Before You Start For example, if you are using Windows 98 and UNIX computers, you will need to specify and configure the setup of each computer described in both “Sample Windows Network,” on p. 1-4 and “Sample UNIX Network,” on p. 1-6.
Before You Start 1 1-8 Checking Your Network Environment
Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 CHAPTER This chapter describes the settings and procedures necessary to connect and use the machine with a TCP/IP network. TCP/IP Network Setup Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Specifying Protocol Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Preparation for Protocol Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TCP/IP Network Setup Procedures To use a TCP/IP network, it is necessary to perform the following procedures. 1 2 Connect the network cable. (See Chapter 1, “Before You Start Using This Machine,” in the PCL Printer Guide.) Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) Connect the network cables in accordance to the directions specified in the PCL Printer Guide. 2 Specify the protocol settings. (See “Specifying Protocol Settings,” on p. 2-3.
Specifying Protocol Settings Preparation for Protocol Settings • The machine’s operation panel (Data Registration menu) (Canon software provided with the optional Network Kit III) • The Remote UI • ARP/PING commands • An FTP Client • NetSpot IMPORTANT • Before you enter the IP address of your machine, contact your Network Administrator to allocate your IP address. Enter the correct IP address to avoid network problems.
Specifying Network Settings from the Operation Panel Use the procedures described in this section to specify the following network settings: • IP Address (automatically or manually) • Subnet Mask • Default Gateway • DNS Server Address • DNS Dynamic Setting • Host Name Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 • Domain Name IMPORTANT Specified settings from the operation panel become effective after the machine has been restarted (When you disconnect the power cord, then connect it again).
Set 4 Press [▼] or [▲] until <4.NETWORK SETTINGS> appears ➞ press [Set]. ➞ 5 Press [▼] or [▲] until <1.IP ADDRESS AUTO.> appears ➞ press [Set]. 2 ➞ Set 6 Press [▼] or [▲] to select or ➞ press [Set]. If you select , proceed to step 8. If you select , proceed to step 7. ➞ 7 If you selected in step 6, set , , or to ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’. ● If you want to set DHCP to ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’: Set ❑ Press [▼] or [▲] until <1.DHCP> appears ➞ press [Set].
● If you want to set BOOTP to ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’: ❑ Press [▼] or [▲] until <2.BOOTP> appears ➞ press [Set]. Set ➞ ❑ Press [▼] or [▲] to select or ➞ press [Set]. Set ➞ Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 The selected mode is set. ● If you want to set RARP to ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’: ❑ Press [▼] or [▲] until <3.RARP> appears ➞ press [Set]. Set ➞ ❑ Press [▼] or [▲] to select or ➞ press [Set]. Set ➞ The selected mode is set. To continue specifying network settings, proceed to step 9.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ❑ Enter the IP address of the machine using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set]. Enter a series of four numbers, delimited by periods (.) from 0 to 255. Example: 192.168.203.115 Set ➞ The message appears on the LCD display for a few seconds. 2 Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) ● To specify the subnet mask: ❑ Press [▼] or [▲] until <3.SUBNET MASK> appears ➞ press [Set].
9 Set Press [▼] or [▲] until <5.DNS SERVER ADD.> appears ➞ press [Set]. 2 ➞ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Set 10 Enter the DNS server address using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set]. Enter a series of four numbers, delimited by periods (.). Example: 192.168.1.0 ➞ The message appears on the LCD display for a few seconds. ▼ NOTE • You can delete the number you entered by pressing C (Clear).
Set 12 Press [▼] or [▲] to select or ➞ press [Set]. If you select , the DNS server address will update automatically, ➞ The selected mode is set. 13 Press [Stop] to return to the Standby mode. 2 Setting the Host Name Follow the procedure below to specify the host name of your machine. NOTE It is much easier to enter the host name from the Remote UI. (See “Using a Web Browser (Remote UI),” on p. 2-14.) 1 Open all three one-touch speed dialing panels.
4 Set Press [▼] or [▲] until <4.NETWORK SETTINGS> appears ➞ press [Set]. ➞ 5 Set Press [▼] or [▲] until <7.HOST NAME> appears ➞ press [Set]. Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 ➞ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 Enter the host name using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set]. Press to change the entry mode according to the characters you need to enter. For more information on entering characters, see Chapter 2, “Getting Started,” in the Reference Guide.
3 Set Press [Data Registration]. Press [▼] or [▲] until <6.SYSTEM SETTINGS> appears ➞ press [Set]. ➞ 2 IMPORTANT If the prompt is displayed, enter the System Administrator’s password using the numeric keys. For information on how to enter the System Administrator’s password, see Chapter 4, “Restricting the Use of the Machine,” in the Reference Guide. 4 Set Press [▼] or [▲] until <4.NETWORK SETTINGS> appears ➞ press [Set]. ➞ 5 Set Press [▼] or [▲] until <8.
NOTE You cannot enter any symbols, except for a “-” (hyphen) and a “.” (period) for the domain name. Also, you cannot place a period at the end of the domain name. 7 Stop Press [Stop] to return to the Standby mode. Checking the Current Network Settings You can check and verify the network settings of your machine by using the machine’s operation panel. Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 IMPORTANT Specified settings from the operation panel become effective after the machine has been restarted.
Set 5 Press [▼] or [▲] until <9.VIEW IP ADDRESS> appears ➞ press [Set]. ➞ 6 Press [▼] or [▲] to scroll through the settings you want to check. 2 Each time you press [▼] or [▲], the specified IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS Server Address, Host Name, and Domain Name are displayed in sequence. You can return to the NETWORK SETTINGS menu by pressing Set (Set). NOTE You can also check the current network settings by printing a User’s Data List.
Using a Web Browser (Remote UI) Instead of using the operation panel of your machine, or NetSpot, you can use a web browser (Remote UI) to specify the protocol settings. NOTE If you change the IP address from the Remote UI, the change will not be reflected on the display of your machine. You can confirm the change of the IP address by selecting from the NETWORK SETTINGS menu, or by printing the User’s Data List.
2 Select [Administrator Mode] ➞ click [OK]. The Remote UI starts, and you can specify settings. NOTE If a password has been set for the machine, enter the password ➞ click [OK]. 3 Under [Device Manager] in the left column of the screen, click [Network]. The Network page is displayed.
4 Under the Protocols heading, click [Edit] at the right of the TCP/IP protocol box. Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 Scroll down if TCP/IP protocol box is not visible. The Edit TCP/IP Protocol Settings page is displayed. 5 Specify the setting method for allocating the IP address of your machine. To use [Use DHCP], [Use BOOTP], or [Use RARP] for allocating the IP address, click the [On] radio button next to each selection.
IMPORTANT This machine enables you to have the machine directly allocate an IP address, or you can use DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP to specify the IP address. When the machine is started or reset, it checks whether DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP is being used, and then allocates the IP address using the first available protocol. 6 Specify the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address. In [IP Address], enter the machine’s IP address.
NOTE Depending on the operating system or LPR (Line Printer Remote) being used, it may not be possible to specify the banner page output settings. If this occurs, you can specify the settings for banner page output by selecting any option other than [Auto]. 8 2 For [IPP Print], [IPP URL], [Raw Mode Print], and [Raw Mode Bi-direction], specify the IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) and Raw settings. Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) Usually, there is no need to make changes.
11 Click [OK]. The settings become valid after you reset the print server or restart the machine. To reset the print server, under [Device Manager], on the left column of the screen, select [Network] ➞ click [Reset]. The protocol settings are complete. Using ARP/PING Commands Instead of using the operation panel of your machine, NetSpot, or the Remote UI, you can use ARP/PING commands to specify the protocol settings. 1 Start up the MS-DOS prompt or the Command prompt.
MAC Address: Specify the MAC Address of the machine. Every second digit is separated by “-” (“:” for UNIX). Input Example (Windows): arp -s 172.20.88.125 00-00-85-05-70-31 Input Example (UNIX): arp -s 172.20.88.125 00:00:85:05:70:31 NOTE • If you are using IBM-AIX, enter "arp -s ether ." • Note that in IBM-AIX language, the word “ether” means Ethernet. 3 Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 Execute the applicable command below to set the IP address for the network board.
3 Enter “root” as the user name. ● If a password has been set for the machine: ❑ Enter the password for the machine ➞ press [ENTER] on the keyboard. ● If no password has been set: ❑ Press [ENTER] on the keyboard without entering a password. 4 Execute the following command to download the config (configuration) file. get config 5 Edit the downloaded config file using Notepad (or similar program). For an explanation of each item, see “Overview of Network Setting Items,” on p. 5-7.
Setting Up a Computer for Printing After you have completed the protocol settings of the machine, you are ready to set up each computer on the network for printing. Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 Connecting to a TCP/IP Network All computers that use the printer must have TCP/IP client software installed and must be enabled for TCP/IP network use. For details, see the manuals provided with the operating system.
IMPORTANT If you are printing with IPP, the [Pause Printing and Cancel All Documents] settings on the Printer menu in the Windows print queue cannot be used. (To view the print queue, on the taskbar, click [Start] ➞ point to [Settings] ➞ click [Printers] ➞ double-click the icon of the machine.) NOTE Configuring Windows 2000/XP or Windows NT as a print server provides efficient management of your network printer. For the detailed procedure, see “Print Server Settings,” on p. 2-40.
3 Open the printer’s Properties dialog box. ❑ On the taskbar, click [Start] ➞ point to [Settings] ➞ click [Printers]. ❑ Right click the printer icon of the printer you installed in step 1. ❑ On the pop-up menu, click [Properties].
Specify the Spool settings. ❑ Click the [Details] tab to display the [Details] sheet. ❑ Click [Spool Settings] to open the [Spool Settings] dialog box. 2 Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 4 ❑ Select [Spool print jobs so program finishes printing faster]. ❑ Click [OK].
5 Specify the port settings. ❑ Click [Add Port] to open the [Add Port] dialog box. Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 ❑ Select [Other]. ❑ Under [Click the type of port you want to add], select [Canon LPR Port] ➞ click [OK]. The [Add LPR Port] dialog box opens.
❑ Enter the host name or IP address of the printer in [Host Name or IP Address]. ❑ Enter “LP” in [Printer Name] ➞ click [OK]. 6 Click [OK] to enable the settings. The printer driver and location settings are complete. Windows 2000/XP 1 Install the printer driver. (See Chapter 1, “Before You Start Using This Machine,” in the PCL Driver Guide.) When the dialog box for selecting the type of printer appears, select [Local printer] ➞ [Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer].
2 Open the printer’s Properties dialog box. ● If you are using Windows 2000: ❑ On the taskbar, click [Start] ➞ point to [Settings] ➞ click [Printers]. ❑ Right click the printer icon of the printer you installed in step 1. ❑ On the pop-up menu, click [Properties]. Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 ● If you are using Windows XP: ❑ On the taskbar, click [Start] ➞ click [Printers and Faxes]. ❑ Right click the printer icon of the printer you installed in step 1.
Specify the port settings. ❑ Click the [Ports] tab to display the [Ports] sheet. ❑ Click [Add Port] to open the [Printer Ports] dialog box. 2 ❑ From [Available port types], select [Standard TCP/IP Port] ➞ click [New Port]. The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard starts.
❑ Click [Next]. ❑ In [Printer Name or IP Address], enter the printer’s IP address or host name ➞ click [Next]. After the computer has confirmed that there is a printer at the IP address you entered, the Completing the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard window appears.
❑ Select [Raw] under [Protocol] ➞ enter the port number under the [Raw Settings] ➞ click [OK]. 5 Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 Click [OK] to enable the settings. The printer driver and location settings are complete.
Windows NT 4.0 1 Check that [Microsoft Windows TCP/IP Printing] is installed. ❑ Right click the [Network Neighborhood] icon on the screen ➞ click [Properties]. ❑ Click the [Services] tab to display the [Services] sheet. If [Microsoft TCP/IP Printing] is not included in Network Services, proceed to step 2. Otherwise, skip to step 3. 2 2 If necessary, install [Microsoft TCP/IP Printing]. Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) ❑ Click [Add].
❑ When the [Windows NT Setup] dialog box appears, insert the Windows NT setup disk or specify the location of the necessary files NT needs to copy ➞ click [Continue]. After the files have been copied, the [Network] dialog box opens. ❑ Click [Close]. ❑ When asked if you want to restart your computer, click [Yes]. NOTE You must restart Windows NT for the changes to take affect. 2 Install the printer driver. (See Chapter 1, “Before You Start Using This Machine,” in the PCL Driver Guide.
5 Specify the port settings. ❑ Click the [Ports] tab to display the [Ports] sheet. ❑ Click [Add Port] to open the [Printer Ports] dialog box. Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 ❑ From [Available Printer Ports], select [LPR Port] ➞ click [New Port]. The [Add LPR compatible printer] dialog box opens. ❑ Enter the IP address or host name of the printer in [Name or address of server providing lpd]. ❑ Enter “LP” in [Name of printer or print queue on that server] ➞ click [OK].
6 Click [Close] on the [Printer Ports] dialog box. 7 Click [OK] to enable the settings. The printer driver and location settings are complete. UNIX NOTE Printing using LPD is explained below. For an explanation of the printing procedure using FTP, see “Printer Management,” on p. 2-42. 1 Log on to a workstation as a superuser. 2 Set up the spooling system. ● Example using Solaris 1.
● Example using Solaris 2.x ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Start the admintool utility. Select [Browse] ➞ [Printers]. Select [Edit] ➞ [Add. Select Access to Printer]. In [Printer Name], enter the desired print queue name. In [Print Server], enter the printer host name or IP address. Click [OK]. ● Example using Red Hat Linux 2 Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) ❑ Start the Printer Configuration utility from the Control Panel. ❑ Select [Add] ➞ [Other Unix (lpd) Queue] ➞ click [OK].
● Example using IBM-AIX ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Start the SMIT utility. Select [Print Spooling] ➞ [Print Queue Addition] ➞ click [Remote]. Select [Standard Process Addition]. Enter the desired additional print queue name in [Queue Name] and the printer’s host name or IP address in [Remote Server Host Name]. ❑ Enter “LP” in [Remote Server Queue Name]. ❑ Enter “BSD” in [Remote Server Print Spooler Type]. The host computer settings are complete.
1 Start the Add Printer Wizard. ❑ On the taskbar, click [Start] ➞ point to [Settings] ➞ click [Printers]. ❑ Double-click the [Add Printer] icon. Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 The Add Printer Wizard starts. 2 Enter the URL of your printer. ❑ Click [Next]. A dialog box for selecting the location of your printer appears. ❑ Select [Network printer] ➞ click [Next]. A dialog box for specifying the network path or queue name appears.
❑ If you are using Windows 2000, select [Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet] ➞ enter the URL (the IP address of your printer) in [URL] ➞ click [Next]. http:///printer A dialog box for selecting the printer’s manufacturer and printer’s name appears. ❑ Click [Have Disk] ➞ specify the folder on the CD-ROM that contains the printer driver. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Print Server Settings If Windows NT or Windows 2000/XP computers are on your network, the following procedure enables you to set up a print server so that you can efficiently manage your network printers. Once a print server is set up, print jobs can be managed by the print server. Also, by setting up an alternate driver for the print server, printer drivers can be installed on each computer via the network. 2 1 From the printer’s pop-up menu, display the [Sharing] sheet.
2 Specify the Sharing settings. ❑ Click the [Sharing] tab to display the [Sharing] sheet. ❑ Select the [Shared] radio button ➞ enter a share name in [Share Name]. ❑ If you are using Windows NT, select the printer driver you want to install from [Alternate Drivers]. If you are using Windows 2000/XP, click [Additional Drivers] ➞ select the printer driver you want to install. When the alternate driver is installed, additional windows open for entering the location of the file containing the printer driver.
Printer Management The machine enables you to use any one of the following software programs to check the machine’s status, and to specify settings from your computer. • NetSpot Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 • Remote UI (a web browser) • An FTP client Using NetSpot You can use NetSpot to manage various network printers on your computer. For instructions on how to install NetSpot and manage network printers, see the NetSpot Quick Start Guide.
Using an FTP Client To manage printer functions with an FTP client, follow the procedure below. With an FTP client, you can print files from the machine, and upgrade the firmware of the printer’s network module. Start up the MS-DOS prompt or the Command prompt. If you are using UNIX, display the Console screen, and log on as a superuser. 2 Execute the following command. ftp 3 Enter “root” as the user name. If a password has been set for the machine, enter the password.
Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) 2 2-44 Printer Management
Using a NetWare Network (Windows) 3 CHAPTER This chapter describes settings and procedures for using the machine with a NetWare network. NetWare Network Setup Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 NetWare Print Service Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 Print Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NetWare Network Setup Procedures To use a NetWare network, it is necessary to perform the following procedures. 1 Connect the network cable. (See Chapter 1, “Before You Start Using This Machine,” in the PCL Printer Guide.) Connect the network cables in accordance to the directions specified in the PCL Printer Guide. 3 Using a NetWare Network (Windows) 2 Specify the NetWare print service settings. (See “NetWare Print Service Settings,” on p. 3-3.
NetWare Print Service Settings To print using a NetWare network, you need to specify the print service settings, which includes the print server and queue settings. You can use any of the software programs listed below to specify the print service settings from your computer. Specify these settings using the easiest method.
■ Queue Server Mode and Remote Printer Mode This machine supports both the Queue Server mode and Remote Printer mode. When the machine is used in the Queue Server mode, all print server functions are provided by the machine itself; no other print server hardware or software is needed. However, a separate NetWare user’s operating license is required for each machine. In the NDS Queue Server mode (NDS PServer), the NDS print server is used for printing.
3 Specify the Print Server name, Printer, and Queue settings. ❑ Enter the print server name in [Print Server name]. To use an existing print server, click the button to the right of [Print Server name] ➞ select the print server from the list box. ❑ Under [Printer], enter the printer’s name in [Name]. ❑ From the [Type] window, select the printer’s location. - If you are using the Queue Server mode, select [Other/Unknown]. ❑ Under [Print Queue], enter the queue name in [Name].
Using PCONSOLE in the NDS Queue Server Mode or Remote Printer (Bindery) Mode (NetWare 3.x) 1 2 Log on to NetWare as the Administrator ➞ start PCONSOLE. If you have not set up a print server, follow the directions below. ❑ On the [Available Options] menu, select [Print Server Information] ➞ press [ENTER] on the keyboard. ❑ Press [INSERT] on the keyboard. ❑ Enter the name of the print server ➞ press [ENTER] on the keyboard. ❑ Press [ESC] on the keyboard to return to the [Available Options] menu.
4 Assign the printer to the print server. ❑ On the [Available Option] menu, select [Print Server Information] ➞ press [ENTER] on the keyboard. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Select the print server you set up in step 2 ➞ press [ENTER] on the keyboard. Select [Print Server Configuration] ➞ press [ENTER] on the keyboard. Select [Printer Configuration] ➞ press [ENTER] on the keyboard. From [Configured Printers], select the number of the printer you want to use ➞ press [ENTER] on the keyboard.
8 If you are using the Remote Printer mode, start the print server. ❑ If you are using a NetWare file server as the print server, enter “Load PSERVER.NLM (print server name)” on the file server on the console screen ➞ press [ENTER] on the keyboard. ❑ If you are using a dedicated print server, enter “PSERVER.EXE” ➞ enter the print server name ➞ press [ENTER] on the keyboard. NOTE This step is not required if you are using the Queue Server mode.
Protocol Settings You can specify the machine’s protocol settings on your computer using software. The following software programs can be used to specify the network protocol settings for your machine. • NetSpot (Canon software provided with the optional Network Kit III) UI • An FTP client • Remote IMPORTANT • Before you enter the IP address of your machine, contact your Network Administrator to allocate your IP address. Enter the correct IP address to avoid network problems.
Using a Web Browser (Remote UI) Instead of using the NetSpot, you can use a web browser (Remote UI) to specify the protocol settings. For detailed procedure, see “Using a Web Browser (Remote UI),” on p. 2-14. NOTE To specify the protocol settings using Remote UI from NetWare computers, you can select Frame type. There are four frame types: Ethernet 802.2, Ethernet 802.3, Ethernet II, and Ethernet SNAP.
Setting Up a Computer for Printing After you have completed setting the NetWare print service settings and printer protocol settings of the machine, you are ready to set up each computer on the network for printing. Connecting to a NetWare Network Using a NetWare Network (Windows) 3 All computers that use the printer must have NetWare client software installed, and must be enabled for NetWare Network use. For details, see the manuals provided with the operating system.
❑ Set the printer port to the print queue you created in “NetWare Print Service Settings,” on p. 3-3. ❑ Click [OK].
Using a NetBIOS Network (Windows 95/98/Me) 4 CHAPTER This chapter describes the settings and procedures necessary to connect and use the machine with a NetBIOS network. NetBIOS Network Setup Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Setting Up a Computer for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Connecting to a NetBIOS Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NetBIOS Network Setup Procedures To use a NetBIOS network, it is necessary to perform the following procedures. 1 Connect the network cable. (See Chapter 1, “Before You Start Using This Machine,” in the PCL Printer Guide.) Connect the network cables in accordance to the directions specified in the PCL Printer Guide. 2 Specify the computer settings for printing. (See “Setting Up a Computer for Printing,” on p. 4-3.
Setting Up a Computer for Printing After you have connected the network cable, you are ready to set up each computer on your network for printing. Connecting to a NetBIOS Network All computers that use the printer must have NetBEUI Client software installed, and must be enabled for use on a NetBIOS network. To check whether NetBEUI Client software is installed, follow the procedure below. 1 2 Right click the [Network Neighborhood] icon on the computer screen ➞ click [Properties].
Installing the Printer Driver To print from a computer, you must install a printer driver. (See Chapter 1, “Before You Start Using This Machine,” in the PCL Driver Guide.) During the installation procedure, select [Local printer]. Do not select [Network printer]. The port selection can be changed after installation. You can select any port, such as [LPT1]. Printer’s Location Setting To set up the printer’s location, follow the procedure below.
❑ On the pop-up menu, click [Properties]. 3 Using a NetBIOS Network (Windows 95/98/Me) 4 Specify the Spool settings. ❑ Click the [Details] tab to display the [Details] sheet. ❑ Click [Spool Settings] to open the [Spool Settings] dialog box. ❑ Select [Spool print jobs so the program finishes printing faster].
❑ Click [OK]. 4 Select [CANONxxxxxx (CANON Port)] from the Print to the following port drop-down list. Using a NetBIOS Network (Windows 95/98/Me) 4 NOTE • “xxxxxx” is the last six digits of the MAC address of the machine. To check the MAC address from the printer’s operation panel, follow the procedure below to make a test print. 1. Press [PRT.Message] ➞ [Go] on the operation panel to take the printer offline. 2. Press [Menu] until appears. 3.
5 Click [OK] to enable the settings. The printer driver and location settings are complete.
Using a NetBIOS Network (Windows 95/98/Me) 4 4-8 Setting Up a Computer for Printing
Appendix 5 CHAPTER This chapter describes how to resolve printing problems, how to uninstall software, an overview of network setting items, the glossary, and index. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 How to Uninstall Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5 LPR Port Utility Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting This section describes how to resolve basic printing problems. Unable to Print from a TCP/IP Network Appendix 5 Cause 1 The machine and network cable are not properly connected. Remedy Check all connections, then restart the machine. Check that the machine is connected to the network using the proper cable. (See Chapter 1, “Before You Start Using This Machine,” in the PCL Printer Guide.) Cause 2 The TCP/IP network is not set up properly.
Unable to Print from a NetWare Network Cause 1 The machine and network cable are not connected properly. Remedy Check all connections, then restart the machine. Check that the machine is connected to the network using the proper cable. (See Chapter 1, “Before You Start Using This Machine,” in the PCL Printer Guide.) Cause 2 The NetWare network is not set up properly. Remedy Check the following: • Confirm that the NetWare file server is running.
Unable to Print from a NetBIOS Network or the Printer Port Name is not displayed in the Print to the following port drop-down list. 5 Cause 1 The machine and network cable are not connected properly. Remedy Check all connections, then restart the machine. Check that the machine is connected to the network using the proper cable. (See Chapter 1, “Before You Start Using This Machine,” in the PCL Printer Guide.) Cause 2 The computer that is printing is on a different subnet to the machine.
How to Uninstall Software To uninstall the LPR Port Utility or NetBIOS/NetBEUI Port Monitor Utility from Windows 95/98/Me, follow the procedures described below. NOTE To uninstall NetSpot, see the NetSpot readme. txt file for details. LPR Port Utility Deletion Set Print Destination Port of the printer driver to a port other than the Canon LPR Port. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 2 On the taskbar, click [Start] ➞ point to [Settings] ➞ click [Printers]. Right click the printer icon of the printer you installed in step 1.
3 Double-click the [My Computer] icon ➞ right click the CD-ROM drive icon ➞ click [Open] on the pop-up menu. 4 Double-click the [Lprport] folder ➞ double-click the [UnInstLP.exe] icon ➞ select [Uninstall]. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall the LPR Port Utility. The software is uninstalled (deleted). NetBIOS/NetBEUI Port Monitor Utility Deletion 1 Appendix 5 2 3 On the taskbar, click [Start] ➞ point to [Settings] ➞ click [Control Panel].
Overview of Network Setting Items This section provides an overview of the various network setting items if you use the operation panel, NetSpot, Remote UI, and FTP Client. Using the Operation Panel You can change the settings of the machine from the operation panel. Below is a brief overview of the network settings. ■ System Settings Item Setting Description DefaultSetting 5 IP Address Auto FIXED, AUTO (DHCP, BOOTP, RARP: On, Off) IP Address IP address 192.168.0.215 Subnet Mask IP address 0.0.
■ Common Settings Item Appendix 5 Setting Description Device Name (DEVICE_NAME) Device name (0 to 32 characters) (null) Location (SYS_LOC) Device installation location (0 to 32 characters) (null) Administrator (SYS_CONTACT) Device administrator name (0 to 32 characters) (null) Serviceman Serviceman’s name (0 to 64 characters) (SERVICE_MAN_NAME) (null) Telephone Number Of Service Center (SERVICE_TEL) Telephone number of your local authorized Canon dealer (0 to 64 characters) (null) Service
■ TCP/IP Settings Setting Description Default Setting Frame Type (TCP_FRAME_TYPE) Frame type used with TCP/IP Use DHCP (DHCP_ENB) Decide whether DHCP is used in setting the IP address Off Use BOOTP (BOOTP_ENB) Decide whether BOOTP is used in setting the IP address Off Use RARP (RARP_ENB) Decide whether RARP is used in setting the IP address Off IP address (INT_ADDR) IP address of the machine 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask (NET_MASK) Enter the Subnet Mask 0.0.0.
■ TCP/IP Settings Continued Item Setting Description Address List for TCP Specify the address list for the TCP printing Printing Control control (TCP_PRT_CONT_LIST) 5-10 (null) LPD Printing Status (LPD_PRT_ENB) Enables or Disables LPD printing Enable IPP Printing Status (IPP_PRT_ENB) Enables or Disables IPP printing Enable Raw Mode Printing Status Enables or Disables Raw mode printing (RAW_PRT_ENB) Enable SNMP Agent Status (SNMP_ENB) Specify the SNMP access condition Enable Public Community
■ NetWare Settings Item Setting Description Default Setting Frame Type (NW_FRAME_TYPE) Frame type used for NetWare NCP Burst Mode (NCP_BURST_MODE) Decide whether the NCP burst mode is used (Leave it on normally) On Print Server Name (PSERVER_BINDERY_ NAME) The name of the NetWare print server being used (null) NetWare Server Name (PSERVER_BINDERY) The name of the NetWare file server of the NetWare print server (null) Polling Interval (BINDERY_JOB_ CHECK_DELAY) Interval for checking a job sent
■ NetBIOS Settings Item Base Protocol (LSLM_ENB) Appendix 5 5-12 Overview of Network Setting Items Setting Description Protocol used for communication (if NetBIOS is used) Default Setting NetBEUI On
Available Software for Network Settings You can specify the network settings of the machine using the following software: Item NetSpot Web Browser (Remote UI) FTP Client ARP/PING Commands The Machine’s Operation Panel NetWare Protocol Settings (See p. 3-9.) TCP/IP Preparation for Protocol Settings (See p. 2-3.) Appendix 5 TCP/IP Protocol Settings (See p. 2-3.) NetBIOS Protocol Settings (See p. 4-3.
Glossary ARP The ARP command is used to display or modify the contents of the ARP table. The table is built by the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), and is used to map IP addresses to Ethernet addresses. To view the contents of the ARP table use the -a command option. Store new entries in the table with the -s option, and delete unwanted entries with -d. Banding Specifies the method for the Banding operation performed in the printer driver.
Cookie A file left on a user’s computer when the user visits a web site. A cookie allows the web site to recognize the user on subsequent visits. Cookies are generally used to enable a user to automatically sign on to certain web sites and to customize the features offered by such sites. Daemon A process that runs in the background and performs a specified operation, at predetermined times or in response to certain events.
FTP File Transfer Protocol. A client-server protocol enabling a user to transfer files on one computer to and from another computer over a TCP/IP network. The File Transfer Protocol also governs the client program with which the user transfers files. Gateway Address The default address of a network or Web site. It provides a single domain name and point of entry to the site. HP-GL/2 A graphics language that allows computer applications to draw graphic images using printers.
Log on Entering a user name and password as a means of user authentication to start a computer session or access to a service. LPD Line Printer Daemon. A daemon is a program that runs, without human intervention, to accomplish a given task. The Line Printer Daemon controls the flow of print jobs to a printer. MAC address Media Access Control address. The hardware address of the network adapter of a computer connected to a local area network.
Packet Signature Encrypted signatures used when exchanging data packets to guarantee that a packet really came from the computer that it claims to have come from. Packet Signature is designed to prevent packet forgery and unauthorized Supervisor access to a NetWare server. PING The PING command is used to test basic connectivity. By default, the Windows 95 version of PING sends four packets that are each 32 bytes long. Four packets are enough to prove connectivity.
RIP (Raster Image Processor) The hardware and/or software functions of a printer that convert vector graphic descriptions from a computer into raster graphic images that can be printed. Scope ID The Scope ID is a character string value that is appended to the NetBIOS name, and is used for all NetBIOS over TCP/IP communications. It provides a way for a computer to communicate only with others sharing the same Scope ID. SMB Server Message Block.
UAA Universally Administered Address. (See definition for LAA). URL Uniform Resource Locator. A standard way of specifying the location of an object, usually a web page, on the Internet. The URL for a web page would look something like this: “http://www.w3.org/default.html”. Here, “http:” indicates that a web page is being accessed, “http://www.w3.org” is the address of the server containing the web page, and “default.html” is the file name under which the web page is stored on the server.
Index Add Printer Wizard, 2-38 Administrator Mode, 2-15, 3-10 ARP, 2-19, 5-14 ARP/PING Commands, 2-3, 2-19, 5-13 Available Software Network Settings, 5-13 Settings, 2-18 DNS server, 5-15 Address, 2-18, 5-7 Domain, 5-15 Domain Name, 5-7 Setting of, 2-10 Dynamic registration, 2-18 B E Banding, 5-14 Banner page, 2-17, 3-2 Bindery Mode, 2-43, 3-3, 3-6 Bindery PServer, 3-4, 5-11 BOOTP, 2-3, 2-16, 5-2, 5-14 Buffer size, 5-14 Ethernet, 5-15 Exception, 2-14 C CANON LPR Port, 2-26 CANON Port, 4-6 Checking Net
I Microsoft Windows TCP/IP Printing, 2-32 MS-DOS prompt, 2-19, 2-20, 2-43, 3-10 IBM-AIX, 2-20, 2-37 Installing the Printer Driver, 4-4 Internet Protocol (IP), 5-16 IP Address, 2-19, 5-16 Auto Setting, 5-7 Setting, 2-3, 5-7 Troubleshooting, 5-2 IPP, 5-16 Setting, 2-2, 2-22 IPP Client software, 2-37 IPP Print, 2-18 IPP URL, 2-18 L Appendix 5 LAA, 5-16 LAN, 5-16 Log on, 5-17 LPD, 2-2, 2-22, 2-23, 5-17 LPD Banner, 2-17 LPD Print, 2-17 LPR, 2-30, 2-34, 5-2 LPR Port Utility Deleting, 5-5 Installing, 2-23 LPT
O Online manual, 2-13, 3-4, 3-9 Operation Panel, 2-4, 5-7 OS/2, 5-17 P Packet Signature, 5-18 PCONSOLE, 3-3, 3-4, 3-6 PING, 5-18 Ping, 2-20 Port Number, 2-31 Print Server Name, 5-3 Print Server Settings, 2-40 Print Service Settings, 3-3, 3-4 Printer Connection Method, 2-23, 2-37 Printer Driver Installing, 2-22, 3-11, 4-4 Printer Management FTP Client, 2-43 NetSpot, 2-42 Remote UI, 2-42 Printer Number, 3-5, 5-3 Printer Port Name, 5-4 Printer’s Location, 2-22, 3-11, 4-4 Printing with a NetWare Network, 1-2 a
Types of Print Service, 3-3 U UAA, 5-20 Uninstall Software, 5-5 UNIX, 2-35, 2-43 UNIX Network, 1-6 Upgrade Firmware, 2-43 URL, 2-14, 3-10, 5-20 Using a Network With Various Types of Computers, 1-7 V Appendix 5 Vector Graphics, 5-20 W WAN, 5-20 Web Browser (Remote UI), 2-14, 3-10, 5-13 Windows Network, 1-4 WINS, 5-20 5-24 Index
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