V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. 5. Configuration from Embedded Web Server Overview The Print Server contains an embedded web server that can be accessed through a supported web browser on a LAN, for example, IE 4.0, Netscape 4.0 or above is recommended. The embedded web server provides access to configuration and management pages for the print server and the connected peripheral device.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only Device Name: This option allows you to view device name of the print server. To correct the print server’s device name. System Contact: This option allows you to view contact name of the print server. To check the print server’s contact name who in charge of this device. System Location: This option allows you to view Location name of the print server. To confirm the print server’s location name where the print server is located in the office’s LAN.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. Manufacturer: This option allows you to view manufacturer of the printer. When the printer connected with the print server, it will be show in the manufacture box. Model Number: This option allows you to view model of the printer. When the printer connected with the print server, it will be show in the model box. Printing Language Supported: This option allows you to view command to set the printer.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only Mode: This option shows the wireless operation mode of your print server. Type: Infrastructure or ad-Hoc mode. AP’s MAC Address: This option shows the MAC address of Access Point that associated with print server. SSID: The SSID of your wireless network. Channel Number: Current channel number. Data Transmit Rate: Current transmit rate. WEP Encryption: The status of WEP encryption. 802.11X (EAP): This option shows the 802.11X (EAP) is enabled or disabled.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. Use DHCP/BOOTP: This option allows you to view DHCP/ BOOTP status. If there is a DHCP/BOOTP server on your network, this option allows the print server to obtain IP-related settings automatically from your DHCP server. IP Address: This option allows you to view IP address from the print server. The IP address must meet the IP addressing requirements of the network segment. Subnet Mask: This option allows you to view subnet mask from the print server.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only General Settings: Print Server Name: This option allows you to view print server’s name would be configured by PSAdmin utility. Polling Time: This option allows you to view polling time from the print server. This function is search for NetWare Server by per time. NetWare NDS Setting: Use NDS Mode: Enable or Disable. Name of the NDS Tree. Name of the NDS Content. Current Status: Connect or Disconnect.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. 1.Click Status, it then appears the sub-menu. 2.Click SNMP, it then as shown in the following picture. SNMP Communities: This option allows you to view SNMP communities from the print server. There are two communities that control message from the network management of the print server. SNMP Traps: This option allows you to view SNMP traps from the print server. AppleTalk Status 1.Click Status, it then appears the sub-menu. 2.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only Zone Name: If no any zone exists, the print server itself displays the zone name as an asterisk (*) in the current AppleTalk Status of the print server in the web browser. Port Name: -xxxxxx-1, where xxxxxx represents the last six digits of the print server’s Node ID. Printer Type: This option allows you to view printer type from the print server. If you are using a PostScript printer you can select the LaserWriter 8 icon from your Mac computer.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. 1.Click Setup, it then appears the sub-menu. 2.Click System, it then as shown in the following picture. Device Name: This option allows you to input device name of the print server. To correct the print server’s device name. System Contact: This option allows you to input contact name of the print server. To check the print server’s contact name who in charge of this device.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only ԦPassword: The default password is empty. After setup password is completed from the print server, you shouldn’t forget this password. Wireless Setup: 1.Click Setup, it then appears the sub-menu. 2.Click Wireless, it then as shown in the following picture. Basic Settings: Mode: Infrastructure or 802.11b Ad-Hoc mode. Select SSID or Manually Enter SSID Below: You can use Site Survey to help you assign a SSID or input in manually.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. Advanced Settings: To avoid the unexpected problem, please use these default value. WEP Settings: Use WEP: 64 or 128-bit.. Key Format: Alphanumeric or Hexadecimal. WEP key: Input your WEP key in this field. Printer Setup 1. Click Setup, it then appears the sub-menu. 2. Click Printer, it then as shown in the following picture. LPR Queue Name: This option allows you to define the queue name of the print server’s port when you want to use the LPR printing.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only DHCP/BOOTP: This option allows you to select DHCP/ BOOTP option. If there is a DHCP/BOOTP server on your network. This option allows the print server to obtain IP-related settings automatically from your DHCP server. IP Address: This option allows you to input IP address from the print server. The IP address must meet the IP addressing requirements of the network segment. Note: On the TCP/IP Setup screen, specify a fixed IP address is highly recommended.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. Print Server Name: This option allows you to input print server name which configured by PSAdmin utility or PCOMSOLE program. Polling Time: The time interval in which the print server unit polls the file server for servicing of print queues. Logon Password: This option allows you to input encrypted password from the print server. The print server login to NetWare server that administrator set password from selected print server.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only Installing Print Server on NetWare 4.x/5.x Due to its architecture and functionality, the print server must work under NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Bindery Emulation. When you install the NetWare file server for the first time, by default, the installation program will automatically set up the Bindery Emulation function for you by adding “SET BINDERY CONTEXT =” in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. Note: Please refer to NetWare’s Print Server/Services manuals for detailed PCONSOLE commands. SNMP Setup TCP/IP networks use a standard management protocol called Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP is widely used in the industry as a solution for remote network management and monitoring of networking devices. SNMP actually includes a protocol, a database structure specification, and a set of database objects.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only system.sysName Indicates the print server's name for identification. system.sysLocation Indicates the location of the print server. snmp.snmpEnableAuthenTraps Enables or disables the function of sending SNMP Authentication Failure trap message to the network administrator, if the community name within a SNMP request is not correct. Users can set up print server’s SNMP functions by using their browsers. 1.Click Setup, it then appears the sub-menu. 2.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. SNMP Traps: Enable the function of sending SNMP Authentication Failure trap message to the network administrator, if the community name within a SNMP request is not correct. AppleTalk Setup The print server can print jobs submitted from Macintosh workstations connected to an Ethernet using AppleTalk protocol.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only a name you like for identification purpose in this option. The print server will append the last six digits to the name you specify. 5. Printer Type: In this option, the LaserWriter of printer type by default (recommended). 6.Data Format: In this option, data format includes ASCII, TBCP and BCP. Setting Up a Macintosh Computer 1. At a Macintosh computer, from the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2. The Chooser window then displays an Apple Zone list.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. 6. Network Print Monitor Preparation The print server supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX and NetBEUI protocols under Windows 95/98/Me. Please make sure that the following steps have been completed before proceeding with installation under Windows PC. Select A Desired Protocol TCP/IP The TCP/IP Protocol must be installed. For further information, please read “TCP/IP Protocol Installation” section in this chapter.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only TCP/IP Protocol Installation 1. Click Start, point to Settings and select Control Panel. 2. Double click the Network icon. 3. If the TCP/IP Protocol is not already installed, click Add. 4. Select Protocol and click Add. 5. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list. 6. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list. 7.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. NetBEUI Protocol Installation 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and select Control Panel. 2. Double click the Network icon. 3. If the NetBEUI is not already installed, click Add. 4. Select Protocol and click Add. 5. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list. 6. Select NetBEUI from the Network Protocols box and follow the instructions on the screen. 7. Restart your computer for new settings to take effect. 8. Done.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only 10. A message reading, “After your printer is installed, Windows can print a test page so you can confirm that the printer is set up properly.” Select No and click Finish. 11. Double-click the newly created Printer Name icon. 12. Select Printer and Properties. 13. Click Details tab and select Add Port. 14. In the Add Port dialog box, select Other, as shown in the following picture. 15. Select the Network Print Port and click OK. 16.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. By default, the computer will first search for the print server(s) on the network by using the IPX/SPX protocol. If the IPX/SPX protocol is installed, the print server will be displayed along with its Node ID, as shown in Node column. (The last 6 digits of the Node ID, located on the back of the print server unit). Select one of the print server’s ports from the list.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only 7. TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation Basic TCP/IP Installation Overview When installing your print server in a TCP/IP environment, IP addresses are essential as a basic means of communications. It is therefore necessary to first assign an IP address to your print server unit. After assigning an IP address, the print server can be configured accordingly.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. 5. From the Printer Ports box as shown in the following picture, select the LPR Port. 6. The Add LPR compatible printers box will then appear as shown in the following picture. Type in the IP address assigned to the print server in the Name or address of server providing lpd box. 7. In the Name of printer or print queue on that server box, type in a printer name, for example, lp1. Click OK. 8. In the Printer Ports box, select Close. 9. Click Next. 10.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only Windows 2000/XP/2003 Standard TCP/IP Port Printing Installation 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and select Printer. 2. Run Add Printer, Click Next. 3. The Add Printer Wizard screen will appear, Select Local Printer and click Next. 4. From the type of Create a new port box as shown in the following picture, select the Standard TCP/IP Port, Click Next and Next. 5.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. 6. In the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard box as shown in the following picture, Select Custom, Click Settings button, and click Next. 7. In the Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor box as shown in the following picture, select LPR form Protocol, type in a queue name, for example, lp1. 8. Click OK, and Next. Note: Please DO NOT type any other name than lp1 in this step. 9. Click Finish.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only 10. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and printer type list and click Next. 11. Type in a new Printer name or leave it in default, and click Next button. 12. A message reading, “To confirm that the printer is installed properly, you can print a test page”. Select Yes (Recommended) and click Finish. 13. Done.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. UNIX Installation After the static IP address is assigned, the Print Server is ready to be configured. For some UNIX/Linux systems, we include the detailed installation procedures below. If you can’t find the installation procedure corresponding to your UNIX system, please refer to your UNIX manuals for details about configuring your UNIX for the “remote printing system”. SCO UNIX 8.0.0 (Caldera Open Unix 8.0.0) 1. Select “SCO Admin”. 2.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only Redhat Linux 9 The Print Server can work under any Linux-based systems, including Slackware, RedHat, etc, without any problems. Basically, the Linux's printing system is based on BSD system. Although many commercial Linux systems are available in the market and their commands will vary slightly, depending upon which version is used, the functionality of the Linux-based variants is exactly the same.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. g. Click Forward button. h. In the Name field, type a user-defined name, click Forward.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only i. In the Queue Type field, choose Networked UNIX. j. In the Server field, type the IP address of print server k. In the Queue field, type a print server’s port name, which connect to the printer. For example: lp1. l. Click Forward button. m. In the Printer field, choose Postscript Printer.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. n. Choose the model of printer and click Forward. o. Done.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only 8.Upgrading Print Server Overview Upgrading print server will allow you to upgrade its firmware inside the print server while the newer software version of the print server is available from your local dealer. Depending on the different systems users might use, this chapter is divided into several Sections; please refer to the following lists for your systems. 1. Upgrading the print server from PSAdmin 2.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. 3. Wait for the transfer successful message. 4. Done. Upgrading the print server from UNIX (Through TCP/IP) 1. Log in as root 2. Ensure binary file is located in your current working directory. 3. Type “tftp ”. 4. At tftp prompt, type “get upgrade”. 5. Change to binary mode. 6. At tftp prompt, type “put mpsXX.bin”. 7. Wait for the file transfer to complete. 8. Quit from tftp. 9. Done. Upgrading the print server from Browser 1.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only 5. Click Upgrade. 6. Done.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. 9. Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Overview The most common problems, which cause the print server to perform improperly, are covered in this chapter. If a problem still exists after reading this chapter, please contact your dealer for technical support. LED Light Indicators The print server is equipped with LED lights to assist in diagnosing problems that are the result of the network and/or the print server hardware itself.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only Print Port Related Problems Printing data failure may be caused by a loose connection of the print server to the USB port of the printer. Check to see if any of the pins on the USB connector are damaged. In addition, check the cable connection. If the pins are damaged, contact your dealer for a replacement connector.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. 12. Restart the computer. 13. Done. Moving the print server to A New Segment If the print server is moved from one network segment to another after the initial installation, through the Network Print Port, the print server must be reconfigured on the original Windows NT server or on each Windows 95/98 computer using this print server in order for the print server’s driver on each computer to re-establish a new connection.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only 9. Done! Moving Your Computer to A New Segment If you are using the print server through the Network Print Port on your NT or Windows 95/98/Me computer and your computer is going to be moved onto another segment, you have to reconfigure the print server on your computer to use your print server. However, this situation is like moving the print server to a new segment.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. B. The print server's IP address is duplicated or is as same as another computer's IP address on the network. If this is the case, please consult your network administrator to obtain an unused IP address for your print server. C. The print server is on one segment and your Windows NT server is on the other segment.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only 5. Type "edit config.txt" to modify this configuration file. 6. In your editor, modify "BoxIPAddress" field from "0.0.0.0" to "192.72.214.100". Leave other options as default and do not change their values. When done, save this new file and quit from your editor. Please note, in this step you must specify an IP address which is valid on Segment B, such as 192.72.214.100 in this example, rather than 192.72.214.68. 7. Type, for example, "tftp 192.72.214.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. Appendix: Diagnostic Mode (Wireless) If you have no the twisted-pair cable to configure print server and have problems to configure it on wireless network. Please refer to the following steps: 1. Change the print server to diagnostic mode by switching the DIP switch to DIAG mode. 2. Change your wireless adapter to 802.11b Ad-hoc mode, and the ESSID: WLAN-PS; Channel: 6 3. Run PSAdmin to discover the print server. 4. Select the wireless print server 5.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only 6. Done! The print server will restart. 7. Switch the DIP back to normal mode and change your wireless adapter setting. Reset Button Reboot the Print server: 1. Verify the power of print server is turned on. 2. Press the reset button once. WARNING: This will restart the print server and stop all on-going and pending print jobs! Perform a Factory Default: 1. Disconnect the external power adapter. 2. Hold down the reset button. 3.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. WARNING: This will erase all settings of print server to default and should be performed with caution! After performing a factory default, the default settings will be: z 802.11b Ad-Hoc mode z SSID: WLAN-PS z Channel: 6 z No WEP encryption z DHCP client: Off z IP address: 192.168.0.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only Frequently Asked Questions Question A Print jobs are sent to the print queue successfully, but fail to be sent to the printer. Possible explanations 1. The Print server Name/Print Queue configuration in PCONSOLE is incorrect. 2. The Print server name specified and stored in the print server memory doesn’t match the same one set in PCONSOLE. 3. The network cable or power adapter connected to the print server is loose or disconnected. 4.
V0.2.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only. Question D The Status LED light keeps blinking after POST. Possible explanation and solution The last upgrade process was not completed. The print server must be upgraded again by using the PSAdmin. Please see Chapter 3 for details. Question E The PSAdmin reports “Create Print server Error”, “Create Printer Error”, or “Create Print Queue Error” while using Auto Setup.
V0.1.32 Draft version, for evaluation sample only Additional Installation Instructions Panasonic KX-P6100/6300/6500 If you are using a Panasonic KX-P6100/6300/6500 laser printer with the print server through the Network Print Port under Windows 95/98, please redirect the printer named “Panasonic KX-P6100 PCL” or “Panasonic KX-P6300 PCL”, or “Panasonic KX-P6500 PCL” to the print server through the Network Print Port.