WA00970XX 200404 Users Manual SX
INDEX 1. Introduction .............................................................................. 1-1 Safety Instructions ........................................................................ 1-3 Users Manual SX 2. About This Product ................................................................... 2-1 The Package Contents ................................................................. 2-1 About PRICOM SX-300U .............................................................
4. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment ................................ 4-1 Print Using TCP/IP ....................................................................... 4-1 Quick Setup .............................................................................. 4-2 Install JC-Print2002 ................................................................... 4-6 Adding Printer Port .................................................................... 4-9 Users Manual SX Adding JC-Print2002 LPR Port .............
5. Using PRICOM in UNIX/Linux Environment ............................ 5-1 Configuring IP Address................................................................. 5-2 Configuring IP Address by BOOTP ........................................... 5-2 Configuring IP Address by RARP ............................................. 5-3 Configuring IP Address by ARP ................................................ 5-4 Configuring Host File ....................................................................
6. Using PRICOM in NetWare ...................................................... 6-1 Printing in NetWare Environment ................................................. 6-2 Verifying NetWare Environment ................................................ 6-2 Using Bindery Mode .................................................................. 6-3 Users Manual SX Configuration Using Quick Setup ..........................................................6-3 Configuring Printer Port ..............................
8. Functions for Configuration ...................................................... 8-1 Configuration by Using AdminManager ........................................ 8-1 Starting AdminManager ............................................................. 8-2 Searching PRICOM Using AdminManager ............................... 8-4 Functions of AdminManager ..................................................... 8-5 Users Manual SX AdminManager Menu Structure ...................................................
9. PRICOM Monitor SX ................................................................ 9-1 About PRICOM Monitor SX .......................................................... 9-1 Starting PRICOM Monitor SX .................................................... 9-1 Display PRICOM Monitor SX (Character Mode) ....................... 9-2 Users Manual SX Menu .....................................................................................................9-3 Display PRICOM Monitor SX (Full Mode) .............
Question regarding Windows NetBEUI/NetBIOS over TCP/IP 10-8 Error message appears when printing with NetBEUI ..........................10-8 Questions regarding UNIX/Linux ............................................ 10-8 When test printing with "Red Hat Linux queue creating tool", characters are mutilated. ....................................................................10-8 Users Manual SX Question regarding NetWare ..................................................
User Registration .............................................................................
Users Manual SX 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing our product. This manual provides information on how to configure and use PRICOM SX-300U (PRICOM). To correctly and safely use PRICOM please read carefully. PRICOM is a mini print server that connects to a printer using a USB cable. PRICOM can be used anywhere from a small-scale network environment to a large-scale network environment where two or more network protocols are intermingled.
Users Manual SX [About this Manual] - Copying all or part of this manual without our permission is forbidden. - The contents of this manual may be changed without advance notice. - If you have any question regarding this manual or our products, please contact our customer support. - Please note that the actual screens will vary from the examples in this manual. This is caused by different versions of operating systems on the PC, upgrades, etc. - This manual has been edited very carefully.
Users Manual SX Safety Instructions - To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using PRICOM. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of the product and on general safety issues. - This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or material damage.
Users Manual SX Danger Warning about physical connections Do not allow physical impact: When damaged, unplug PRICOM from power and contact your dealer. Failure to take this action could cause fire or an electrical shock. Keep the cord and cables away from children. They may be injured or receive a shock If PRICOM is detached from the device(s), unplug the power to the device(s) before reconnecting. If the printer has a ground wire, it must be used to prevent electrical shock and power surges.
Users Manual SX Danger The following warnings should be observed during use. Do not disassemble or modify the cover of PRICOM. Do not use PRICOM with the case removed. You may receive an electric shock. Do not attempt to check, adjust or repair PRICOM by yourself. You may receive an electric shock. Check with your dealer if the product needs to be repaired. If PRICOM becomes hot, or you smell smoke, turn off the printer then unplug the power cable and disconnect this device immediately.
Users Manual SX Warning Warning about physical connections When unplugging PRICOM, do not pull on the cord. The cord may break resulting fire and/or electric shock. Pull on the plug only. Do not put PRICOM on an unstable location. The product may fall causing injury or damaging the product. Do not put PRICOM in a humid or dusty place. Fire or electric shock may occur. When moving PRICOM, disconnect the power and printer cables. Fire or electric shock may occur.
Users Manual SX Warning The following warnings should be observed during use. When the product will not be used for an extended time, disconnect and unplug the power cable. Verify all cables are connected properly before using PRICOM.
Users Manual SX 2. About This Product This chapter explains about the PRICOM SX-300U product. The Package Contents The package contains the following, please check items before continuing.
Users Manual SX About PRICOM SX-300U Software Specification Supported Protocols TCP/IP Raw(9100) Port, LPD, FTP, IPP, HTTP, TELNET, DHCP, BOOTP, SNMP, POP3, SMTP, DNS, DDNS, WINS, TCP, UDP, ARP, RARP, IP, ICMP, NetBIOS over TCP/IP NetBEUI SMB, NetBIOS, WINS NetWare IPX, SPX, SNMP, NDS(NetWare 4.x/5/6) Remote printer mode (up to 8 servers) Print server mode (up to 8 servers, 32 queue) Frame automatic detection from IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.
Users Manual SX Hardware Specification Network Interface -10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (auto-detection): 1 port Printer Interface - USB 1.1(A-Type) Others - Push switch - LED About This Product : 1 push switch : 3 LEDs: Status (Orange), 10Base LINK (Green), 100Base LINK (Green).
Users Manual SX Equipment Explanation This section explains the names of parts and their functions. Bottom Top Ethernet Address (The last 6 digits are PRICOM serial number) Side Power connector 10 Mbps LED (Green) USB Port 100Mbps LED (Green) Push Switch Status LED (Orange) Status LED (Orange) Flashes during data transfer. 10Mbps LED (Green) LED lights while connecting to 10Mbps. 100Mbps LED (Green) LED higths while connecting to 100Mbps.
Users Manual SX Ethernet Address The Ethernet (MAC) Address of the device is found on the bottom. The last 6 digits are PRICOM’s serial number. NOTE - If the Ethernet Address is 00:80:92:18:0E:1A (noted as 008092180E1A) then PRICOM’s serial number is 180E1A. 1. Please verify that AC adapter is not connected to PRICOM. 2. While pushing the push switch, connect the AC adapter to the power supply connector of PRICOM.
Users Manual SX About User Software SX This section explains about the User Software SX. The cofiguration utility and Users Manual are contained on the bundled CD and can be used in Windows and Macintosh environments. NOTE - User Software SX can not be used in UNIX/Linux and NetWare. - Use User Software SX in a browser environment with Internet Explorer 4.0 (SP2) or above. The below screen will be executed automatically when installing User Software SX to your Windows PC.
Users Manual SX The below screen will appear after clicking Setup from the top menu. NOTE -Once the initial installation of PRICOM is complete, you can start using PRICOM by just installing JC-Print2002 on your PC. - Quick Setup (recommended for initial installation) Initial configuration of PRICOM can easily proceed by interacting with the wizard. Printing software JC-Print2002 can also be easily installed in a similar way. This is recommended for initial installation.
Users Manual SX 3, How to Install This chapter explains how to install PRICOM for printing. - If PRICOM has been used in another network, return it to factory default prior to setup. TIP Prepare Items The following items are required in order to connect PRICOM to a network.
Users Manual SX How to Connect PRICOM to a Printer TIP - The following explanation is based on using a printer. - Be sure that PRICOM is powered on prior to powering up the connected USB device. 1. Connect the AC adapter to PRICOM. 2. Insert the power cable of printer into an electrical outlet. 3. Connect a network cable from an Ethernet HUB to PRICOM. Power Cable AC Adapter Cable 4.
Users Manual SX 4. Using PRICOM in Windows Environment This chapter explains how to print using TCP/IP, NetBEUI and NetBIOS over TCP/IP protocol of Windows environment. Print Using TCP/IP Following indicates how to print using TCP/IP protocol. NOTE - Refer to chapter "2 How to Install" about how to connect PRICOM to printer. - Make sure to install printer driver before you start using PRICOM. - If you are a WindowsNT/2000/XP user, you can use standard printing function included Windos OS.
Users Manual SX Quick Setup 1. Insert the User Software SX in the CD-ROM drive of your Windows PC. The main menu screen will be displayed. Click Setup. 2. The below screen will be displayed. Click Quick Setup. 3. Quick Setup loads. Click Next.
Users Manual SX 4. Confirm the Software License Agreement. Read the agrement and click Yes if you accept it. 5. Select PRICOM to be configured. Select PRICOM to be configured. Click Next. NOTE -If the PRICOM does not appear in the list, click Search. You can search for a PRICOM by typing in its Ethernet address directly. 6. Assign an IP address NOTE -If NetWare Client is installed and PRICOM is supporting NetWare (Enable), NetWare configuration screen will appear.
Users Manual SX (B) Assign an IP address manually. Assign an optional IP address. Click Next. When you do not have DHCP server in your environment. Assign the optional IP address. Click Next. 7. Verify the configuration parameters. Click Execute.
Users Manual SX 11. Setup is complete. Click Yes. Click Finish. NOTE -Proceed to install JC-Print2002. JC-Print2002 is a printing software that enables printing directly from Windows.
Users Manual SX Install JC-Print2002 To print directly from Windows environment using TCP/IP protocol, use the JC-Print2002 bundled with PRICOM. JC-Print2002 is a printing software that enables users to use LPR (dedicated to silex products), IPP and Raw (9100) port. JC-Print2002 also includes PRICOM Monitor SX. When installation is complete, the wizard to add a printer port will be stared.
Users Manual SX 2. JC-Print2002 installation wizard will start. Click Next. 3. Confirm the Software License Agreement. Read the agrement and click Yes if you accept it. 4. Verify the Destination Directory. . Click Next. -Click Reference to specify the destination directory.
Users Manual SX 5. Specify the group name to be registered at the start menu. Click Next. 6. Begin the installation. Click Start. 7. Installation is complete. Select Yes.. Click Finish.
Users Manual SX Adding Printer Port JC-Print2002 has three available options for printing; Print using LPR, Print using IPP and Print using Raw Mode. Select the protocol to be used for printing, then click Next to start using the specified printing option. (A) 1. Adding printer port following the JC-Print2002 installation. Select Yes. Click Next. 2. JC-Print2002 port adding wizard starts, Click Next. (B) Click Start, then Programs, then JC-Print2002, then JC-Print2002 Port adding. Click Next.
Users Manual SX Adding JC-Print2002 LPR Port 1. Select LPR (Line Printer Remote). Select Print with LPR (Line Printer Remote). Click Next. 2.Display the list of print servers on the network by clicking Searching Print Server. Select the PRICOM you want to print to. Click Next. 3. Type in printer port name. If you do not want to have a specific name, use the default printer port name. Click Next.
Users Manual SX 4. Verify the configuration. Click Finish. 5. Select the printer you want to use with PRICOM. Click Next. 6. Port configuration is complete. ŽŸ‚Ö Click Finish.
Users Manual SX Adding JC-Print2002 IPP Port 1. Select IPP (Internet Printing Protocol). Select Print with IPP (Internet Printing Protocol). Click Next. 2. Select either Use Internet Explorer configuration, Deactivate proxy server for Internet connection or Configure proxy server manually. Click Next. 3. Type in URL assigned to PRICOM for Printer URL. PRICOM IPP printer URL is "/ipp" or "/ipp/lp". Click Next. Ex.): When URL is “abc.co.com”, Type in http://abc.co.com/ipp/lp Ex.) When IP address is “192.
Users Manual SX 4. Configure the port name for printing. If you do not want to have a specific name, use the default printer port name. Click Next. ŽŸ‚Ö 5. Verify the configuration. Click Finish. 6. Select the printer you want to use with PRICOM. Click Next. 7. Configuration is complete. Click Finish.
Users Manual SX Adding JC-Print2002 Raw (9100) Port 1. Select Raw mode. Select Print with Raw mode (TCP/IP 9100). Click Next. 2. Display the list of print servers on the network by clicking Search for Print Server Select the PRICOM you want to print to. Click Next. -To verify that the specified print server can be access via the 9100 port, click Next. NOTE 3. Type in print port name. The default printer port name (RAW_IP address) can be used. Click Next.
Users Manual SX 4. Verify the configuration. Click Finish. 5. Select the printer you want to use with PRICOM. Click Next. 6. Configuration is complete. Click Finish.
Users Manual SX Configuring Printer Driver This section explains how to configure printer driver. NOTE -If you do not configure printer driver, the following error dialog may appear. In this case, click No and configure printer driver by following steps. For Windows 95/98/Me User 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printer, then open the printer property. Select Properties. 2. Select Details. Select Sool Settings.
Users Manual SX 3. Select Disable bidirectional support for this printer. Select Disable bidirectional support for this printer. Click OK. 4. Configuration is complete. Click Apply.
Users Manual SX For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003 User 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printer, then open the printer property. Select Properties. 2. Select Ports. Select Ports.
Users Manual SX 3. Configure bidirectional. Check off Enable bidirectional support. TIP -If you use Canon Laser Shot Utility [Print Buddy II] and [NetSpot JobMonitor], check in Enable bi- directional support. 4. Configuration is complete. Click Apply.
Users Manual SX Print Using Generic Function of Windows This section explains how to print using Windows embedded printing client function. Print Using LPR Port of Windows NT 4.0 TIP -In order to print using LPR port, LPR port must be added. Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, then Network, then select Services, then click Add, then select Microsoft TCP/IP Printing, then OK. Component is installed. Restart the computer. 1.
Users Manual SX 4. Add LPR compatible printer. Type in the IP address configured on the PRICOM. Type in lp. Click OK. 5. Verify the Printer Port. Verify the appropriate port is checked. Click Next. 6. Select the printer driver. Select the printer driver to be used. Click Next. 7.Verify the printer driver. Select Keep existing driver (recommended) or Replace existing driver. Click Next. -When installing an updated driver, select Replace existing driver.
Users Manual SX 8. Register the Printer name. If you do not wish to specify the printer name, use the printer name already set. Select whether the printer is the default printer or not. Click Next. 9. Select if the printer to be shared or not . Select Shared or Not shared. Click Next. 10. Select if you want test print. Select Yes. Click Finish. 11. If the test page is printed properly, configuration is complete.
Users Manual SX Print Using "LPR Port" of Windows 2000, Windows XP Windows Server 2003 NOTE -In order to print using LPR port, LPR port must be added. Click Start, then Control Panel, then Add or Remove Prpgrams (For Windows 2000, click start, then Settings, then Control Panel, then Add or Remove Programs), then Add/Remove Windows Components.
Users Manual SX 3. Select the printer port. Check Create a new port and select Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next. 4. Add LPR compatible printer. Type in the IP address configured on the PRICOM. Type in lp. Click OK. 5. Select the printer driver. Select the printer driver to be used. Click Next.
Users Manual SX 6. Verify the printer driver. Select Keep existing driver (recommended) or Replace existing driver. Click Next. 7. Register the printer name. You do not need specify to the printer name, the default printer name can be used. Select if the printer will be the default printer or not. Click Next. 8. Select if the printer will be shared or not . Click Next. -If the printer is shared with other computers in the same network, select Shared as.
Users Manual SX 9. Select if you want a test print. Click Next. 10. Verify the configuration. Click Finish. 11. If the test page is printed properly, configuration is complete.
Users Manual SX Print Using "Standard TCP/IP Port" of Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Screens displayed below are for Windows XP. If you use Windows 2000, the screen may vary. 1. Click start, then Settings, then Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hadware, then Add a printer.. Click Next. NOTE -If you use Windows 2000, click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, then Printers, then Add Printer. 2. Select the printer to be configured.
Users Manual SX 3. Select the printer port. Check Create a new port and select Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next. 4. Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard will be started. Click Next. 5. Add TCP/IP Printer Port . Type in the IP address configured to PRICOM. If you do not wish to specify the Port Name, use the default (IP_xxx.xxx.xxx). Click Next.
Users Manual SX 6. Identify the device type. Check Custom and click Settings. Click Next. 7. Type in the port information. (A) Raw Mode Select Raw. Type in 9100. Click Next. -Click OK, the screen 6 will be displayed, then click Next.
Users Manual SX (B) LPR Mode Select LPR. Type in lp and check LPR Byte Counting Enabled. Click OK. -Click OK, screen 6. will be displayed, then click Next. NOTE 8. Verify the configuration. Click Finish. 9. Select the printer driver. Select the printer driver to be used. Click Next.
Users Manual SX 10. Verify the printer driver. Select Keep existing printer driver (recommended) or Replace existing driver. Click Next. -When installing the latest driver, select Replace existing driver. NOTE 11. Register the Printer name. If you do not wish to specify the printer name, use the default printer name. Select if the printer will be used as the default printer or not. Click Next. 12. Select the printer will be shared or not. Select Do not share this printer or Shared as. Click Next.
Users Manual SX 13. Select if you want test print. Select Yes. Click Next. 14. Verify the configuration. Click Finish . 15. If the test page is printed properly, configuration is complete.
Users Manual SX Print Using "IPP Port" of Windows 2000, Wiondows XP Windows Server 2003 TIP -Screens displayed below are for Windows XP. If you use Windows 2000, the screens may vary. 1. Click start, then Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware, then Add a printer. Click Next. NOTE -If you use Windows 2000, click Start, then Settings, then Printers, then double-click Add Printer. 2. Select the printer to be configured. Select A network printer or a printer attached to another computer.
Users Manual SX 3. Type in PRICOM IP address. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on the home/office network. Specify URL or PRICOM IP address. Click Next. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or intranet. Specify URL or IP address of PRICOM. Click Next. NOTE Ex.): When URL is “silex.localcom”, http://silex.localcom/ipp/lp or http://silex.localcom/ipp Ex.): When IP address is “192.168.20.185”, http://192.168.20.185/ipp/lp or http://192.168.20.185/ipp 4.
Users Manual SX 5. Configure the default printer. Select if you want to use this printer as a default printer. Click Next. 6. Configuration is complete. Click Finish.
Users Manual SX Print Using NetBEUI, NetBIOS over TCP/IP Follow the steps shown below to print from a Windows environment using NetBEUI, NetBIOS over TCP/IP protocol. - Install the printer driver before you start. NOTE Verify the PC network configuration Build NetBEUI, NetBIOS over TCP/IP printing environment Verify the PC Network Configuration (NetBEUI) For Windows 95/98/Me User Make sure that NetBEUI and Microsoft network shared service are added to Network of Windows 95/98/Me. 1.
Users Manual SX Make sure that TCP/IP and Microsoft network client are added to Network of Windows 95/98/Me and verify if NetBIOS over TCP/IP is usable at TCP/IP properties. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network. 3. Verify that TCP/IP and Microsoft network client are added to Network. NOTE -If TCP/IP is not in The following network components are installed, click Add, then Protocols, then Microsoft, then TCP/IP.
Users Manual SX For Windows NT 4.0 User Make sure that Workstation, NetBIOS interface and NetBEUI protocol are added to Network of Windows NT 4.0. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network. 3. Verify that Workstation and NetBIOS interface are added to the Services. NOTE -If Workstation is not in the Network Service list, click Add, then select Workstation to add Workstation. 4. Verify NetBEUI is added to Protocol.
Users Manual SX For Windows 2000 User Make sure that NetBEUI protocol and Microsoft network shared service are added to the Network of the Windows 2000. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, then Network and Internet Connection. 2. Open Properties of Local area connection. 3. Verify NetBEUI protocol is added. NOTE -If NetBEUI is not in the component list, click Install, then Protocol, then NetBEUI protocol.
Users Manual SX For Windows XP/Server 2003 User Make sure that NetBIOS is configured in Internet protocol (TCP/IP) and Microsoft Network Client is added to Network. 1. Click start, then Settings, then Control Panel, then Network and Internet Connection, then Network Connection. 2. Open Properties of Local area connection. Click Properties. 3. Click Internet protocol (TCP/IP), then Property, then Details, then WINS and verify Default or Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected for NetBIOS configuration.
Users Manual SX 4. Verify that Microsoft Network Client is added. TIP -When you use TCP/ IP protocol in Windows XP, click Local Area Connection Properties, then Advanced, then remove the check from Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet.
Users Manual SX Print Using NetBEUI, NetBIOS over TCP/IP 1. Double-click Network computer, then open work group name; [PrintServers] in the Whole Network. 2. Select the computer you want to use. Double-click the computer (PRICOM). 3. Select the printer. Double-click the printer. 4. Display printer configuration screen. Click Yes. 5. Printer add wizard to be started. Follow the instructions given by the wizard to complete configuration. If you get the printer test page, adding printer is complete.
Users Manual SX About NetBEUI, NetBIOS over TCP/IP File Structure of PRICOM in NetBEUI, NetBIOS over TCP/IP environment Ex.) : PRICOM Ethernet address: 00:80:92:34:c0:19 This section explains about the structure of NetBEUI work group installed in PRICOM. \\Pr34c019: Computer (PRICOM) \\Pr34c019\prn1: Printer \\Pr34c019\report\ConfigReport.txt: Settings report (read only) \\Pr34c019\report\Status.txt: Diagnostic report (read only) \\Pr34c019\report\HardReport.
Users Manual SX - Configuration report Outputs the internal information in the PRICOM when activated. - System status report Outputs the information on PRICOM status when activated. - Initial configuration file With the initialization file, Work group name and IP address can be described. Use editor like memo pad to edit and save files in the overwrite mode. In a few seconds, PRICOM automatically resets and reboots.
Users Manual SX 5. Using PRICOM in UNIX/Linux Environment This chapter explains how to configure PRICOM in a UNIX/Linux environment and how to print using LPD and FTP. For further information not covered in this manual, refer to the manual of the workstation you use.
Users Manual SX Configuring IP Address NOTE -After configuring IP address, configure PRICOM by TELNET. For information about TELNET, refer to Chapter "8 Functions for Configuration". Configuring IP Address by BOOTP Register on the BOOTP server the combination of IP address and Ethernet address that the PRICOM will use. IP address will be configured to PRICOM by turning the power on. TIP -To configure IP address by BOOTP, you need a workstation that is running BOOTP within the network.
Users Manual SX Configuring IP Address by RARP Add the combination of IP address and Ethernet address to be used by the PRICOM in UNIX /etc/ethers and activate RARPD. IP address will be configured on PRICOM by turning the power on. -To configure IP address by RARP, you need a workstation that is running within the network. TIP The below shows an example of IP address configuration by UNIX RARP server. Example: Ethernet address is “00809200110f”, IP address is “192.168.10.100” and host name is “pbox”. 1.
Users Manual SX Configuring IP Address by ARP Register the combination of IP address and Ethernet address on ARP table and execute PING. - IP address configured in this method is temporary and will not be registered to PRICOM. TIP Be sure to register IP address by TELNET or utility. Example: Ethernet address is “00809200110f”, IP address is “192.168.10.100” and host name is “pbox”. 1. Switch on PRICOM. 2. Register the combination of IP address and Ethernet address on the ARP table by using ARP command.
Users Manual SX Configuring Host File Register host name and IP address to UNIX or Linux hosts file. -Make sure to contact network administrator when editing hosts file. -Editing hosts file may not be required if using IP administration system like DNS. NOTE 1. Log in to UNIX/Linux machine by “root”. # login root 2. Register PRICOM host name and IP address to /etc/hosts file. To edit host file, use an editor, e.g. “vi”. Example: The IP address is “192.168.10.100”, host name is “pbox” 192.168.10.
Users Manual SX Printing by LPD This section explains how to print using LPD protocol of TCP/IP. For further information on “lpr” and “lp” commands, refer to your workstation manual. NOTE LPD protocol: LPD (Line Printer Daemon) is a protocol that enables you to execute printing to a printer on the network. Remote-Printer Queue PRICOM has one remote printer queues. For printing files using printer driver, use "lp". For printing text.
Users Manual SX Using PRICOM in Solaris Environment Solaris 2.6/7/8 This section explains how to print from Solaris2.6/7/8. The blow command and path instruction may vary depending on OS version. Refer to your workstation manual. -PRICOM does not support a remote printer. NOTE 1. Create Printer Queue 1-1 Log in to UNIX machine by “root”. # login root 1-2 Register print server name.
Users Manual SX 2. Printing 2-1 This section explains how to print using [lp] command. For more details, refer to Solaris manual. # lp -d pboxlp This causes the banner page to be automatically printed. To disable the banner printing feature, add the following option, “-o nobanner”. # lp -d pboxlp -o nobannert Alternatively, type, # lpadmin -p pboxlp -o nobanner directly edit the filter file generated under /etc/lp/interfaces.
Users Manual SX Solaris 2.3x-2.5x This section explains how to print from Solaris 2.5 or below. Command absolute path and configuration method may vary depending on OS version. Refer to your workstation manual for more details. -Remote printer can not be used with PRICOM. TIP 1. Prepare the print queue. 1-1 Log in to the UNIX machine by “root”. # login root 1-2 Cancel the print scheduler. # /usr/sbin/lpshut 1-3 Register the print server.
Users Manual SX 2. Printing. 2-1 Print using "lp" command. # lp -d pboxlp 3. Cancel the print request. 3-1 Use the “cancel” command to cancel the current print job request. # cancel pboxlp- 4. Check the printer status. 4-1 Use the “lpstat” to verify the printer status. # lpstat -p pboxlp -Depending on the UNIX specification, the command will fail to correctly display the printer status. NOTE TIP [Limits] When running PRICOM with Solaris 2.
Users Manual SX Running PRICOM in HP-UX 9.x/10.x Environment This section explains how to print from Hewlett-Packard HP-UX. Command absolute path and configuration method may vary depending on OS version. Refer to your workstation manual for more details. 1. Set the remote spooler. When HP-UX machine is not configured to remote spooler, follow with the below configuration. 1-1 Log in to the UNIX machine by “root”. # login root 1-2 Cancel the printer spooler.
Users Manual SX 2-3 Enable the print queue. #/usr/lib/accept pboxlp #/usr/bin/enable pboxlp 2-4 Boot the printer spooler. #/usr/lib/lpsched 3. Prepare for printing. 3-1 Use the print command “lp”. # lp -d pboxlp 4. Cancel the print request. 4-1 Use the “cancel” command to cancel the current print job request. # cancel pboxlp- 5. Check the printer status 5-1 Use the “lpstat” to verify the printer status.
Users Manual SX Using setnetlp Tool -setnetlp utility is available for HP-UX, ver. 10.10 or below. TIP Example: IP address: 192.168.10.100 Host name: pbox These are already registered to /etc/hosts and to be registered by “pboxlp” as a queue name. 1. Log in by root and execute /usr/sbin/setnetlp. Below menu will be displayed. Select [1) Add Printer] 2. The below menu will be displayed.
Users Manual SX 3. Registered printer list will be displayed. Type in printer name to be configured following [Please enter a lp destination name:]. 4. Select [2) Remote System name]. Type in the IP address configured to PRICOM, or the host name registered to /etc/hosts after [Please enter a remote system name/ IP address:]. Host name is typed for this example. 5. Select [Remote Printer name].
Users Manual SX 6. Select [4) Local Model Script]. Model file list and prompt will be displayed. Type in model file name to be configured following [Please enter a model file:]. [PS.nlio] that is generally used by Japanese postscript is used for this example. NOTE -Select “LIPS4 (LIPS3)” when using Canon LBP series. -Select “ESCP” when using Epson LP series. 7. When everything is complete, the below to be displayed. Select [ 0) Done. Make configuration now!:] if there is nothing you want to change.
Users Manual SX 8. Make sure that the machine is not performing printing sequence, and then type in “y”. 9. This completes the printer addition procedure. Press [Return] key. 10. The display returns to registration confirmation screen. Enter “q” twice to quit the setnetlp tool.
Users Manual SX 11. Execute test print to verify the proper printing operation. Example: Printing Japanese text file To print Japanese text file, the following options are required. (For further information, refer to HPUX manual.) Character code NOTE lp option To delete printer registered, the below command should be typed. #/usr/sbin/setnetlp –x is a registered printer name.
Users Manual SX Using PRICOM in AIX 4.x.x Environment This section explains how to print from IBM AIX. Command absolute path and setting method may vary depending on OS version. Refer to your workstation manual for more details. 1. Prepare the print queue. 1-1 Log in to the UNIX machine through “root”. # login root 1-2 Add a print server. Example: To add a host named “pbox”. # ruser -a -p pbox 1-3 Start the remote printer daemon.
Users Manual SX 2. Printing 2-1 Print using command “lp”. # lp –d pboxlp 3. Cancel the print request. 3-1 Use the “cancel” command to cancel the current print job request. # cancel pboxlp- 4. Check the printer status. 4-1 Use the “lpstat” to verify the printer status. -Depending on UNIX specification, the command may fail to display the printer status correctly.
Users Manual SX Using PRICOM in BSD UNIX Environment This section explains how to print from BSD UNIX. Command absolute path and setting method may vary depending on OS version. Refer to your workstation manual for more details. 1. Prepare the print queue. 1-1 Log in to the UNIX machine by “root”. # login root 1-2 Register the PRICOM to /etc/printcap file. Example: To register a print queue by the name “pboxlp”.
Users Manual SX 1-4 Check whether the lpd (printer daemon) is activated. # ps aux \ grap lpd If lpd is not working, run the following command using a super user account. # /usr/lib/lpd& 1-5 Enable the print queue configured. # lpc restart pboxlp 2. Start printing. 2-1 Use the “lpr” command. # lpr -P pboxlp 3. Cancel the print request. 3-1 The print job request can be cancelled by using “lprm” command. # lprm -Ppboxlp 4. Check the printer status.
Users Manual SX Using PRICOM in Linux Environment This section explains how to print from Linux. Command path and settings method may vary depending on OS version. Refer to your workstation manual for more details. NOTE -For print queue creating tool of Red Hat Linux and Turbo Linux, refer to “Using Red Hat Linux print queue creating tool” and “Using Turbo Linux print queue creating tool”, respectively. 1. Prepare the print queue. 1-1 Log in to the Linux machine through “root”.
Users Manual SX 1-4 Check whether the lpd (printer daemon) is activated. # ps aux / grap lpd If lpd is not working, run the following command using a super user account. # /usr/lib/lpd& 1-5 Enable the print queue configured. # lpc restart pboxlp 2. Start printing. 2-1 Use the “lpr” command. # lpr -P pboxlp 3. Cancel the print request. 3-1 The print job request can be cancelled by using “lprm” command. # lprm –Ppboxlp 4. Check the printer status.
Users Manual SX Using Print Queue Creation Tool of Red Hat Linux TIP -This section explains how to print using print queue creation utility of Red Hat Linux 7.1. Note that some steps may vary depending on Red Hat Linux version. Example: IP address “192.168.10.100” and Host name “pbox” are registered to etc/hosts file and print queue is to be registered by the name “pboxlp”. 1. Select Main menu, then Programs, then System, then Setting printer. 2. Click New in the [printconf.gui] screen. 3.
Users Manual SX Using the Print Queue Creation Tool of Turbo Linux TIP -This section explains how to print using print queue creation utility of Turbo Linux6.0. Note that some steps may vary depending on Turbo Linux version. Example: IP address “192.168.10.100” and Host name “pbox” are registered to etc/hosts file and print queue is to be registered by the name “pboxlp”. 1. Select Main menu, then Turbo Linux tool, then Turbo Centro. 2. Click Turboprintcfg in the Turbo Centro-GT. 3.
Users Manual SX Printing Using FTP This section explains how to print using FTP of TCP/IP. For further information on “ftp” command, refer to your workstation manual. NOTE About FTP FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a protocol used to transfer a file by TCP/IP. By transferring data to PRICOM logical directory, printing can be executed. Logical directory PRICOM is provided with 3 logical directories for correct printing and should be transferred by [cd] command.
Users Manual SX Printing 1. Log in to PRICOM. TIP -When printing using “ftp” command, any input to “User” and “Password” will not disturb printing job unless “root” is used in “User”. When the “User” name is “root”, type the password configured in environment settings. Example: To log in to a printer whose host name is “pbox” (or to log in to a printer having IP address “192.168.10.100”). #ftp pbox (or ftp 192.168.10.100 ) Connected to pbox 220 PRICOM xxxxx Ver 1.0.0 FTP Server.
Users Manual SX 3. Changing transfer mode. NOTE -There are two kinds for transfer mode. One is “ASCII” mode converts LF code to CR+LF code, the other is “BINARY” mode transfers file contents. To transfer binary-converted file from the printer driver, configure the transfer mode to “BINARY” (otherwise, ASCII mode is used). Example: To change transfer mode to BINARY and verify the current mode. ftp>type binary 200 Type set to I. ftp>type Using binary mode to transfer files. ftp> 4.
Users Manual SX Checking the status NOTE -By using “stat” of "quote" command, IP address, use name for log in and transfer mode can be verified. -By specifying the directory (lp) following “stat”, the printer status can be checked. Example: To display the Ethernet board status. ftp>quote stat 211-FTP server status: Connected to: 192,168,10,100 User logged in: guest Transfer type: BINARY Data connection:Closed. 211 End of status. ftp> To display the printer status (directory name: lp).
Users Manual SX 6. Using PRICOM in NetWare This chapter explains how to configure PRICOM and NetWare server to print from a NetWare environment. -For how to connect to PRICOM to printer, Refer to chapter 2. -Make sure the Novell client software has already been installed on the client and NetWare server is on the network. -Make sure to install printer driver before you start using PRICOM.
Users Manual SX Printing in NetWare Environment Verifying NetWare Environment When printing from a NetWare client, configuration may vary depending on NetWare environment. For further information, contact your network administrator. When the client is connected to the NetWare server using bindery mode: go to 6.3 When the client machine is connected to the NetWare server using NDS mode: go to 6.
Users Manual SX Using Bindery Mode Configuration Using Quick Setup 1. Insert the User Software SX in the CD-ROM drive of your Windows PC. The main menu screen will be displayed. Select Setup. 2. The below screen will be displayed. Select Quick Setup. 3. Quick Setup loads. Click Next.
Users Manual SX 4. Confirm the Software License Agreement. Read the agreement and click Yes if you accept it. 5. Select PRICOM to be configured. Select PRICOM to be configured. Click Next. NOTE -If PRICOM does not appear in the list, click Search. You can search PRICOM by typing in Ethernet address directly.
Users Manual SX 6. Assign an IP address. When you have DHCP server in your environment. (A) Obtain an IP address from DHCP server automatically. Select Get IP address automatically. Click Next. (B) Assign an IP address manually. Assign the optional IP address. Click Next. When you do not have a DHCP server in your environment. Assign the optional IP address. Click Next.
Users Manual SX 7. Configure NetWare. Click Yes. Click Next. . 8. Select the operation mode of the NetWare server. Select Bindery mode. Click Next. 9. Select the file server to create a print queue. Select the file server. Click Next. . TIP -The next screen to be displayed vary depending on NetWare server selected. NetWare 3 or below will go to ->10 (A) NetWare 4 or above will go to ->10 (B) -When NetWare 4 or above file server is selected, print server mode will be automatically selected.
Users Manual SX 10(A) Select printing mode. Select print server. Type print queue name. Type print queue name. 10(B).Type print queue name. Type the print queue name.
Users Manual SX 11. Verify the configuration parameters. Click Execute. 12. Setup is complete. Select No. Click Finish.
Users Manual SX Configuring Printer Port This section explains how to configure a printer port to printer in Windows 95/98/Me. Screens will vary in Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printer. Open the Properties of printer you use. Select Properties of the printer to be used. 2. Move to Details. Select Add Port. Select Network and Click Browse.
Users Manual SX 3. Assign a print queue to the printer port. Select the print queue to use. Click OK. 4. Configure spool settings. Select Spool Settings. Select Start printing after the last page is spooled. Click OK. 5. Configuration is complete. Click OK and close Properties. Now, the printer can be used in NetWare environment. Execute test print and confirm if it's printed properly.
Users Manual SX Using NDS Mode Configure Using Quick Setup 1. Insert the User Software SX in the CD-ROM drive of your Windows PC. The main menu screen will be displayed. Select Setup. 2. The below screen will be displayed. Select Quick Setup. 3. Quick Setup loads. Click Next.
Users Manual SX 4. Confirm the Software License Agreement. Read the agreement and click Yes if you accept it. 5. Select PRICOM to be configured. Select PRICOM to be configured. Click Next. NOTE -If PRICOM does not appear in the list, click Search. You can search for a PRICOM by typing in an Ethernet address directly.
Users Manual SX 6. Assign an IP address. When you have DHCP server in your environment (A) Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server automatically. Select Get IP address automatically. Click Next. (B) Assign an IP address manually. Assign the IP address. Click Next. When you do not DHCP server in your environment. Assign the IP address. Click Next.
Users Manual SX 7.Configure NetWare. Click Yes. Click Next. 8.Select the operation mode of NetWare server. Select NDS mode. Click Next. 9.Select the NDS context for which the print queue is to be created. Select NDS context. Click Next. TIP -The next screen to be displayed vary depending on if NDS supported or not. NDS supported will go to ->10 (A) NDS not suported will go to ->10 (B) -When NDS non-support, remote printer mode will be automatically selected.
Users Manual SX 10(A).Select printing mode. Click Next. Select print server. Type print queue name.
Users Manual SX 10(B). Select the print server. Select the print server. Click Next. Type the print queue name. Click Next. 11. Verify the configuration parameters. Click Execute. 12. Configuration is complete. Select No. Click Finish.
Users Manual SX Configuring Printer Port This section explains how to configure printer port to printer in Windows 95/98/Me. For configuring printer port in Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, refer to the below description. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printer. Open the Properties of printer you use. Select Properties of the printer to be used. 2. Move to Details. Select Add Port. Select Network and Click Browse.
Users Manual SX 3. Assign a print queue to the printer port. Select the print queue to use. Click OK. 4. Configure spool settings. Select Spool Settings. Select Start printing after the last page is spooled. Click OK. 5. Configuration is complete. Click OK and close Properties. Now, the printer can be used in NetWare environment. Execute test print and confirm that it's printed properly.
Users Manual SX Printing Mode This section explains about print server mode and remote printer mode. Print Server Mode When PRICOM is used in print server mode, no other print server (PC on NetWare server or a PC exclusively used for print server) is required. PRICOM operates in the following way when in the print server mode. 1. A print job is spooled from the client to the NetWare server. 2. PRICOM derives a job directly from the NetWare server. 3. Printing starts.
Users Manual SX Remote Printer Mode When using PRICOM in remote printer mode, other print servers (PC on NetWare server or a PC exclusively used for print server) are required. This mode makes use of NetWare normal printing feature (PSERVER.EXE/PSERVER.NLM). Printing in remote printer mode proceeds as follows. 1. Spool the print job from the client to NetWare server. 2. The Print server (PC on NetWare server or a PC exclusively used for print) derives the job from the Netware server. 3.
Users Manual SX 7. Macintosh Environment This section explains how to make a detailed setup and change settings for PRICOM using AdminManager. PRICOM must be setup prior to printing in a Macintosh environment. TIP - Refer to chapter 2 How to connect PRICOM to printer. - PRICOM supports printing from a Macintosh/Power Macintosh series PC. 1) Mac OS 8.6 or newer is required. Mac OSX must be 10.2 or newer. 2) AppleTalk Phase1 is not supported.
Users Manual SX Setup and Printing This section explains how to use setup and AppleTalk. TIP - The setup method may be different depending on the Macintosh used. For details, please refer to the Macintosh manual. Mac OS 8/9 Setup AppleTalk Service 1. Click Apple menu - Control panel - then choose AppleTalk and select Ethernet. 2. If a dialog is closed, the renewal screen of the setup will be displayed. Click preservation.
Users Manual SX Printing - The printer must support postscript printing in order to print from a Macintosh. TIP 1. From Apple menu select Chooser. 2. Select the driver of the printer connected PRICOM and (if there is a zone) choose the zone name to which PRICOM belongs. PRICOM will be displayed. 3. The Printing setup is complete. Verify it works correctly by sending a test document (for example from Apple Text).
Users Manual SX Mac OS X Enable the Apple Talk Service Click Apple menu - System environmental setup - then choose Network, check the Apple Talk tab to use Apple Talk, and then click Apply Now.
Users Manual SX Printing - The printer must support postscript printing in order to print from a Macintosh. TIP Click Finder - Application - Utilities - Print Center - then choose printer list and select the printer connected to PRICOM. NOTE - If the printer connected to PRICOM is not displayed, click adding a printer and add the printer. Reference the printer manual for more information. The Printing setup is complete. Verify it works correctly by sending a test document (for example from Apple Text).
Users Manual SX Setup the TCP/IP (MacTCP) Protocol To set up the PRICOM, use the bundled CD. This section explains how to make a detailed setup. Configure the TCP/IP(Mac TCP) Protocol In order to set up PRICOM, it is necessary to have TCP/IP (MacTCP) available to use on the Macintosh. - The following example if for Mac OS 8/9, the screens for Mac OS X, will differ. TIP 1. Click Apple menu -Control panel - and choose TCP/IP(MacTCP). 2.
Users Manual SX Installing and Using AdminManager AdminManager (Macintosh) is used to setup PRICOM in a Macintosh environment. TIP - OpenTransport J-1.1.2 or newer is required. If OpenTransport J-1.1.2 is not installed please download it from the Apple webpage and install. - Since AdminManager (Macintosh) uses the TCP/IP protocol, TCP/IP (MacTCP) must be installed. 1. Insert the UserSoftware SX CD into the CD-ROM drive of the Macintosh. "User Software SX" will open on the desktop. 2.
Users Manual SX 3. Click Yes, if you agree to the license agreement. TIP - If you do not agree to the license agreement you cannot use our PRICOM. 4. Verify the installation destination and click Next. 5. Select Yes then click Finish. NOTE - Installation of AdminManager can be completed by selecting the NO button.
Users Manual SX 6. From the reference result list of AdminManager, choose the desired server and click the setting button. 7. Configure each item of the PRICOM from the configuration screens of Admin Manager. - Refer to the Appendix for information on the configuration items in AdminManager.
Users Manual SX Printing Using Rendezvous It is possible to print from a Macintosh using Rendezvous. Rendezvous is supported in MacOS X Ver10.2.3 and newer. -In order to print from a MAC, the printer must support postscript printing. TIP 1. From HDD of the Macintosh, select Utility - and then select Print Center. 2. Click Add.
Users Manual SX 3. Change the protocol to Rendezvous. After a while, a port list with PRICOM will be displayed. 4. Choose the port with the printer connected to PRICOM to complete the printing setup. The printing setup is complete. Verify it works correctly by sending a test document (for example from Apple Text).
Users Manual SX 8. Functions for Configuration This chapter explains how to configure detailed options by using AdminManager, Web browser or TELNET. Configuration by Using AdminManager By using AdminManager, you can specify or modify PRICOM detail a configuration. AdminManager also has convenient additional features such as, remote rebooting, selfdiagnostic printing, printer status monitoring and NetWare queuing wizard.
Users Manual SX Starting AdminManager 1. Insert the User Software SX in the CD-ROM drive. The main menu screen will be displayed. Click Setup. 2. The screen below will be displayed. Click Advanced Setup. 3. Installation confirmation screen will be displayed. Select Without installing, direct activation via CD-ROM is possible. Click Next. NOTE -If you intend to use the AdminManager frequently, select Installing AdminManager in your PC.
Users Manual SX 4. Confirm the Software License Agreement. Read the agreement and click Yes if you accept it. 5. AdminManager will start.
Users Manual SX Searching PRICOM Using AdminManager Before setting up PRICOM, verify that it can be discovered by AdminManager. If not, select Settings, then assign an IP address. Assigning an IP address Assign an IP address manually. -Before assigning an IP address, verify PRICOM Ethernet address. The address can be found on the self-diagnostic print sheet. (e.g. 00:80:92:34:c0:19) NOTE 1. On the AdminManager menu bar, select Settings, then Set IP address to start IP address configuration tool. 2.
Users Manual SX Functions of AdminManager AdminManager Menu Structure TIP -The menu options displayed on AdminManager may vary depending on the model or operating environment. Menu File Status Configuration Option Help Item Explanation Search Search PRICOM in the network. Quit Application Quit the AdminManager. Printer Status Display the printer status monitor System Status Display the system status monitor Configuration summary Display PRICOM internal configuration information.
Users Manual SX Printer Status You can monitor the status of printer connected to PRICOM by AdminManger. You can also specify the refresh time of printer status on the environment configuration screen. Printer status environment configuration. -Printer status may not be obtained properly depending on the printer model. TIP System Status Operating status of the PRICOM selected on AdminManager screen is displayed. The operating status can be saved onto a file (log registration) and referenced later.
Users Manual SX Configuration Parameters List The list of PRICOM configuration parameters will appear. These parameters can be printed to file. -The displayed contents may vary depending on PRICOM used.
Users Manual SX Configuring PRICOM Using AdminManager Configuring Print Server Click Settings, then Print Server Configuration for detail of configuration. Choose the PRICOM to be configured and then click Settings, then Print ServerConfiguration in the AdminManager menu bar. 1. - When PRICOM is protected with the password, password input screen will be displayed. - Default password is nothing(Blank) and default User name is "root".
Users Manual SX Configurating NetWare Creating NetWare Queue A NetWare object necessary to use PRICOM in the bindery emulation mode or NDS context mode can be created. TIP -To control NetWare object, the Novell client software is required. -AdminManager does not show “Create NetWare queue” icon and option if the Novell client software is not installed. -Before creating NetWare queue, select AdminManager Settings, then Print Server Configuration, then NetWare to configure NetWare protocol.
Users Manual SX 2. Configure NetWare. Click Next. 3. Select the NetWare server operation mode. Select Bindary Mode. Click Next. 4. Select the file server name to create a print queue. Select the file server name. Click Next. TIP -The next screens to be displayed may vary depending on the NetWare server selected. NetWare3 or below will go to -> 5 (A) NetWare4 or above will go to -> 5 (B) When NetWare 4 or above file server is selected, print server mode will be automatically selected.
Users Manual SX 5(A). Select printing mode Select the PSERVER Mode. < Remote printer mode> Select print server. Type print queue name. Type print queue name. 5(B). Type print queue name. Type the print queue name.
Users Manual SX 6. Verify the configuration parameters. Click Execute. 7. Configuration is complete. Click Finish.
Users Manual SX Using PRICOM via bindery mode: Configuring print port This section explains how to configure printer port tp printer in Windows 95/98/Me. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printers. Open the Properties of printer you use. Select Properties of the printer to be used. 2. Move to Details. Select Add Port. Select Network and Click Browse.
Users Manual SX 3. Assign a printer queue to printer print port. Select the print queue to use. Click OK. 4. Configure spool settings. Select Spool Settings. Select Start printing after the last page is spooled. Click OK. 5. Configuration is complete. Click OK and close Properties. Now, PRICOM can be used in NetWare environment.
Users Manual SX Using PRICOM via NDS mode. 1. Click Create NetWare queue. NOTE -To run the NetWare queue creation wizard, alternatively click Configuration, then Create NetWare queue in the AdminManager menu. 2. Configure NetWare. Click Next.
Users Manual SX 3. Select NetWare server operation mode. Select NDS Mode. Click Next. NOTE -Contact your network administrator for the operation mode. For the information on Bindery mode, refer to chapter 6. 4. Select the NDS context to create the print queue. Select NDS context. Click Next. TIP -The next screen to be displayed may vary depending on NDS support availability.
Users Manual SX 5(A). Select rhe printing mode. Click Next. Select print server. Type print queue name. Type print queue name.
Users Manual SX 5(B). Select the printer server. Select print server. Click Next. Type print queue name. Click Next. 6. Verify the configuration parameters. Click Execute. 7. Configuration is complete. Click Finish.
Users Manual SX Using PRICOM via NDS connection: Configuring print port This section explains how to configure printer port to printer in Windows 95/98/Me. 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printers. Open the Properties of printer you use. Select Properties of the printer to be used. 2. Move to Details. Select Add Port. Select Network and Click Browse.
Users Manual SX 3. Assign a print queue to printer print port. Select the print queue to use. Click OK. 4. Configure spool settings. Select Spool Settings. Select Start printing after the last page is spooled. Click OK. 5. Configuration is complete. Click OK and close Properties. Now, PRICOM can be used in NetWare environment.
Users Manual SX Configuring PRICOM via Web Browser This section explains how to access PRICOM webpage by using a Web browser. PRICOM has HTTP which enables you to check or change PRICOM configuration and check the printer status. TIP -An IP address must be assigned to PRICOM before using a Web browser. -Internet Explorer3.0 (or above) or Netscope Navigater3.0 (or above) are recommended for the Web browser. -The display contents may vary depending on PRICOM you use.
Users Manual SX Display PRICOM Webpage To display the Webpage of the PRICOM to be configured, follow one of the following steps. Displaying the webpage from AdminManager Select PRICOM to be configured from the AdminManager list, then click Configuration, then Configuration via Web browser. Displaying the webpage from Web browser Enter the IP address assigned to the PRICOM into the Web browser. Example: http://192.168.20.185.
Users Manual SX Configuration via the Webpage Select the desired items to configure among those listed on the Web page. Enter the desired value into the selected item. - Default password is nothing(Blank) and default User name is "root". TIP Structure of PRICOM webpage menu.
Users Manual SX Configuring PRICOM using TELNET Since TELNET protocol is embedded in PRICOM, TELNET supplied with UNIX machine or PC TCP/IP software can be used to configure PRICOM in detail. TIP -An IP address needs to be assigned before using TELNET. -You need to log in as root user to configure by TELNET. -Available functions may vary depending on PRICOM used. - Default password is nothing(Blank) and default User name is "root".
Users Manual SX 9. PRICOM Monitor SX About PRICOM Monitor SX The PRICOM Monitor SX is a real time printer status monitor. The PRICOM Monitor SX will display printer status on your PC screen using Pop-up messages. The Pop-up messages can be displayed in character mode or full mode. Starting PRICOM Monitor SX Select Start - Programs - JC-Print2002(or a group you have designated) - PRICOM Monitor SX.
Users Manual SX Display PRICOM Monitor SX (Character Mode) Printer status can be displayed by character animation and words in a balloon. Characters - Animation displays printer status. - You can select which character to be used from four choices. NOTE Printer status messages - The following status messages are examples of what can be displayed: - The printer is printing. - The printer is busy - The printer is offline. - Click on the text to close the status balloon.
Users Manual SX Menu The menu bar will be displayed by right-clicking the character and has the following options. Item Display in full mode Select character Always display in front Minimize Configuration option Version information Finish PRICOM Monitor SX Description Displays printer status by window Switches the character to be displayed. You can select a character to be displayed among four characters. Always display the PRICOM Monitor SX in front.
Users Manual SX Display PRICOM Monitor SX (Full Mode) The printer status can be displayed in a standard window. The Printer Information window will display the printing and communication status by animation and in text. It will also display the PRICOM model number. Printer Status Information The printer operating status and printing status can be displayed. Printer status message Printer Status is displayed by text message.
Users Manual SX System Information The system information screen will display the PRICOM configuration information. Menu Menu Item Description Display in character mode Display the printer status by character and balloon Always display in front Always displays the PRICOMMonitor SX in front. However, when another window is set to display in front it may Display displace the PRICOMMonitor SX Minimize Minimize the window.
Users Manual SX Options Setting Use this dialogue to configure how the PRICOM Monitor SX will be used. Click Options while in character or full mode to display the dialogue menu. Status Monitor JC-Print2002 Port List A list of JC-Print2002 ports registered in your PC will be displayed. Select the product to be monitored from the list. - LPR ports and Raw ports are displayed in the JC-Print2002 port list. IPP ports are not displayed.
Users Manual SX Display tab - Available events This list shows the events which the PRICOM Monitor SX can display. - Selected events This list shows the events selected to be displayed by the PRICOM Monitor SX. - >> Use the >> to add the selected item from the Available Events list to the Selected Events list. - << Use the << to remove the selected item from the Selected Events list. The item will then be available in the Available Events list.
Users Manual SX Character - Display in full mode Displays the printer status by a standard windows screen. - Display in character mode Displays the printer status by the character selected and a balloon. - Select character Select the character desired to inform you of printer status. - Display balloon when status change occurred Check this option to have the printer status described in a balloon when a printer status change occurs.
Users Manual SX 10. FAQ This chapter gives answers to possible questions you may experience while installing PRICOM. Legend; CHECK Make sure to verify the listed items to identify the problem. SOLUTION Find the trouble shooting procedure for resolution. Further, please visit our web site (www.silex.jp) for the most latest product FAQ and support information. Please contact our customer support center if your question is not answered in this manual or our web site.
Users Manual SX PRICOM is not found even after searching in the configuration utility (Quick Setup, AdminManager) or PRICOM is not recognized on the network CHECK1 Check the followings and retry the configuration. -Verify that the printer for an internal PRICOM is turned on or the PRICOM power is turned on. -Print the self-diagnostic and configuration report. If NG is printed, refer to "NG is printed in the diagnostic report." on page 3 of this chapter.
Users Manual SX SOLUTION If this situation continues, initialize PRICOM to factory default and retry the configuration corresponding to your network environment. -For initializing PRICOM to factory default, refer to chapter 2. NOTE Unable to print self-diagnostic report CHECK1 Make sure that the printer is ready for printing. (Online, Interface type etc.) CHECK2 Check the printer data receive lamp. If it is lighting, take the printer off-line and press the eject button.
Users Manual SX Communication error occurs while configuring IP address CHECK -Make sure that the printer is activated, also that the cable/ HUB port is not defective. -Send PING command from MS-DOS to verify the proper communication between your PC and other PCs in the network. -Verify that the PRICOM has been initialized to factory default. * For the procedure to initialize PRICOM to factory default, refer to chapter 2. -DHCP or RARP server may exist in the network.
Users Manual SX Question while Printing Print job is not printed CHECK1 Check the following and then retry. Verify the printer is turned on and the PRICOM power is turned on. CHECK2 -Verify that PRICOM power is turned on. -Verify that LINK LED of PRICOM and the Ethernet HUB are blinking. -Verify that the network cable is not defective. -Verify that the Ehternet HUB is working properly. CHECK3 Printing data such as text may not be printed due to the nonexistence of eject command.
Users Manual SX Question Regarding TCP/IP Print job in not printed CHECK1 If you are using TCP/IP protocol, ping PRICOM with the assigned IP address to see if there is a reply. If there is no reply to ping, the IP address may not have been configured properly. Reset PRICOM to factory default and configure again from the beginning. Example: Issue ping in Windows 98 MS-DOS Click Start - Programs - MS-DOS Prompt, then execute Ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. You will see the message below. "xxx.xxx.xxx.
Users Manual SX CHECK1 When the PC and PRICOM are not on the same segment, a subnet mask and gateway address must be configured on PRICOM. Use AdminManager or PRICOM web page to verify that subnet mask and gateway address are correctly configured. CHECK2 If DHCP/BOOTP server or RARP server resides on the network, the IP addresses are assigned automatically, which may rewrite the IP address that you have manually assigned to PRICOM.
Users Manual SX Question regarding Windows NetBEUI/NetBIOS over TCP/IP Error message appears when printing with NetBEUI SOLUTION Error message may appear depending on printer status due to NetBEUI protocol specification. Use LPD/IPP printing in TCP/IP protocol. Questions regarding UNIX/Linux When test printing with "Red Hat Linux queue creating tool", characters are mutilated. SOLUTION Select RAW print queue in the printer driver, print "ASCII Test Page" which can be processed without printer driver.
Users Manual SX Question regarding NetWare PRICOM can not establish the connection with NetWare CHECK1 From the AdminManager or the PRICOM Web page, verify the proper configuration for "Frame Type", "Mode". NOTE -The automatic changeover of NetWare operation mode on PRICOM may require some time depending on the operating environment. CHECK2 When two or more PRICOMs are used, make sure that the printer name (NetWare printer name) is not duplicated.
Users Manual SX PRICOM can not establish the connection with NetWare server. (PSERVER mode) SOLUTION Verify that the following parameters in PRICOM consistent with those in the NetWare server.
Users Manual SX Question regarding Macintosh PRICOM is not recognized by chooser CHECK1 Check both Zones configured for PRICOM and printer zones are consistent. CHECK2 Make sure that Apple Talk in Chooser is Active. CHECK3 Click Control Panels, then Apple Talk, then confirm if Ethernet is selected as Connect via.. The error message "Short of menory" appears while printing; or only Chinese characters are printed; or blank paper is ejected SOLUTION There may be a PC memory shortage problem.
Users Manual SX Is there any operational differene on PRICOM depending on the Mac OS version? The following are the operational difference comparison between Mac OS X and the earlier Mac OS. -The maximum number of AdiminManager printer status displayed. Mac OS X :1 windows. Other Mac OS : up to 4 windows. -The maximum number of AdminManager system status displayed. Mac OS X : 1 windowd at max. Other Mac OS : up to 8 windows. -AdminManager Balloon help supported/non-supported Mac OS X : Not supported.
Users Manual SX Other Configuration can not be changed by PRICOM web page. CHECK Select Internet option in your Web browser, then LAN setting, then tick off Use a proxy server for your LAN. What are the default user name and password? SOLUTION User name is root, and password is nothing(Blank).
Users Manual SX Appendix Enhanced Function This section explains the enhanced functions of the PRICOM SX-300. TIP - When you configure the parameter to use the following function, refer to the section configuration settings in this chapter regarding each parameter in detail. Network Plug & Play This product can be automatically detected in Windows Me/XP. Simply connect this product to a network and Windows Me/XP will automatically detect and display this product in "My Network Places".
Users Manual SX IP Filtering Function IP filter is a function limit the access base on IP address range. Using this function, the administrator can control access from different users. When DENY is selected in the parameter of PRICOM, PRIOCM can deny access from the registered IP address range. Also when ALLOW is selected, PRIOCM allows access from the registered IP address range. You can configure IP filter from either AdminManager, Web browser or telnet.
Users Manual SX The following is an example that explains differences between the DENY and ALLOW functions. When the IP address range is assigned 192.168.0.5 -192.168.0.20, this is the result when three users(192.168.0.1, 192.168.0.10, 192.168.0.30) access the printer. TIP 192.168.0.1 Block Printer 192.168.0.10 192.168.0.30 Block Client Print Server 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.10 Printer Block 192.168.0.
Users Manual SX E-Mail Alert Function(SMTP) Using the E-mail alert function, you can find out the printer status via E-mail. PRICOM sends an E-mail to be the designated E-mail address(max 2 addresses) when printer status is changed. You can find out printer status changes such as paper empty, printer error and printer off-line via e-mail over the internet as world .
Users Manual SX Direct E-mail printing (POP) Using the direct E-mail printing function, you can print directory E-mail without a printer driver. You can then print out the data over the internet. POP Server 1 Send to E-mail 2 Print Out E-mail Application Internet Printer You can configure POP from AdminManager, Web browser and telnet. In the case of using AdminManger, Choose the displayed PRICOM you want to configure. Select Configuration - Printer Configuration - POP tag on Admin manager utility.
Users Manual SX Configuration Settings This section explains the configuration settings for a PRIOCM SX-300U. General Setup Tab Item Root Password General Change Root Password Appendix Explanation Please enter the password in ASCII TEXT (up to seven (7) character). This password will be used for configuration changes via AdminManager, Telnet and Web page. The input screen for root password opens. Use HP JetAdmin Please select whether you want to use HEWLETT PACKARD's JetAdmin/WebJetAdmin.
Users Manual SX TCP/IP Setup Item Tab Use TCP/IP Protocol TCP/IP Use DHCP/BOOTP Use RARP IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Use FTP/LPD Banner Appendix Explanation Enable/Disable TCP/IP protocol operations. This has influence on the configuration of Setup Tools, LPR, FTP, TELNET, SNMP, HTTP and other protocols over TCP/IP. Enable/Disable DHCP/BOOTP protocol operations. DHCP/BOOTP is a protocol, via which IP address gets assigned by the BOOTP server or DHCP server.
Users Manual SX Tab Item DNS Server Advanced Setup Use NetworkPnP Use Rendezvous ENABLE Setting the DNS server (primary) address. When POP/SMTP server name is configured with at IP address, the DNS server's setting is not necessary. TCP/IP WINS Server Enable/ Disable Rendezvous function. Rendezvous enables automatic discovery of printer in a MacOS X environment. Primary Server Secondary Server Scope ID Set IP filter Access control ENABLE Specify a Rendezvous name.
Users Manual SX Netware Setup Tab Item Explanation Use NetWare Protocol Enable/Disable NetWare protocol. Print Server Name Specify the print server name for the print server when starting in PSERVER mode. Because this configuration is used as the identifier on the network in the NetWare protocol, the print server name set must be different from other names in the NetWare environment. It is used as a login name in connecting to the NetWare server.
Users Manual SX Tab Item NDS Setup Printing method NDS Tree Name PSERVER Factory Default Explanation Specify the name of the NDS tree connected to. Because the tree name is obtained automatically, it is usually unnecessary to specify it here. When there are two or more trees on the same network it is necessary to specify the name here. - NDS Context Specify the NDS context connected to in PSERVER mode. The context which created the print server on the file server should be specified here.
Users Manual SX Apple Talk Setup Item Enable/ Disable AppleTalk Protocol operations. Printer Name Set the AppleTalk printer name. The name set here can be seen in the Chooser. The special symbols in AppleTalk protocol ("="; ":"; "@" and "*") must be excluded from the string. PostScript Mode When the PostScript printer supports binary mode, PostScript data can be sent in binary. Select BCP or TBCP in accordance with the mode of your printer.
Users Manual SX NetBEUI/NetBIOS Setup Tab Item Use NetBEUI Protocol Explanation Enable/ Disable NetBEUI protocol operations. Factory Default ENABLE NetBEUI/ NetBIOS Use NetBIOS over Enable/ Disable NetBIOS over TCP operations. ENABLE TCP/IP Computer Name Specify a computer name. The name set here is PRxxxxxx shown as a computer in Windows Explorer. The name (Lower 6 digits of must be different from those of other computers.
Users Manual SX SMNP Setup Item Tab Explanation Authentication community Specify the authentication community name for SNMP. This community name is authenticated when an SNMP set request is received. Trap Community Specify the trap community of SNMP. This community name is used when the print server sends a trap. Trap Destination Address Specify the destination IP address of the SNMP trap. The value is a four-part series of numbers separated by decimal points, such as "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx".
Users Manual SX POP Setup Tab Item Explanation User profile (1-4) Enable/Disable POP protocol operations. If disabled, the email RECEIVE function will not be available. POP Server Name Setting the hostname or the IP address of the mail server. If you use a domain name, you need a DNS server setup. POP User Name Entry the Login name (User name) for mail account. POP Password Enter password for mail server connection. POP Port Number Enter the POP port number.
Users Manual SX SMTP Setup Item Tab Use SMTP Protocol SMTP Server Name From Address Event to Address Advanced Setup SMTP To Address (1-2) Appendix Explanation Enable/Disable SMTP protocol operations. If "Disable" is selected, e-mail "send" function is not available. Setting SMTP server host name. Enter a domain name or IP address as host name. If a domain name is used, it is necessary to configure the DNS server. Setting the sender address (From Address).
Users Manual SX Printer Port Setup Item Tab Appendix lp Port Printer Port BOJ String EOJ String Explanation Specify the string to be transmitted to the printer before output to the direct output port (lp port). Specify the string when a control code, etc. needs to be sent before printing. Specify the string to be transmitted to the printer after output to the direct output port (lp port). Specify the string when a control code, etc. needs to be sent after printing.
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