DP2000/2500 Network Printing Setup Guide
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Index Page 4 5 9 15 21 Topic 27 29 Introduction Peer to Peer printing in Windows 95/98/Me Peer to Peer printing in Windows NT4/2000 Server Set-Up in Windows NT4/2000 Client Set-Up for Server based printing in Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000 Printer Driver Overview (GDI) Driver Overview (PCL6) 30 Network Glossary ******************** 30/05/02 Document Systems Support V1.
Introduction The network interface card in the DP series works only with the TCP/IP protocol (the same protocol used by the Internet). This protocol must be loaded on your desktop PC and/or Server for network printing to work. If you are not currently running this protocol it can be added to your system from your Windows CD, please consult your Windows documentation for further information. The DP series also requires a static TCP/IP address.
Windows 95/98/Me Peer to Peer Printing You can print to your DP series unit from the above operating systems without the need of a Server. You can also use this method of printing even if you have a Server but would prefer to print directly to your DP unit. Stage 1 What you will need Your DP unit will need an TCP/IP address e.g. 192.168.10.1, a sub-net mask e.g. 255.255.255.0 and a gateway address e.g. 192.168.10.100. Your network administrator may need to give you these addresses.
Stage 2 What Next? Now you have programmed your DP unit you now need to install the printer driver on your PC. Follow these instructions to add the DP unit as a printer. You will need the CD-ROM that came with your DP unit. This contains the printer driver and the program that’s needed to enable peer to peer printing. You can download the latest printer driver from our Web Site at the following link: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/mgcs/download/index.html 1. 2.
18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 7 We now need to configure the driver to work with your DP unit. You will only need to do this once. Click on “device options” Select the accessories you have fitted to your DP unit. Click on “paper/layout” and make sure the default is set to A4 Now go to the details tab You will see here which port your copier is set to print to, we will now change this to a network port. Click on “add port” You should now get a menu that looks like this.
27. 28. 29. 8 Enter the TCP/IP address of the copier then type a colon: and then lp (lowercase no spaces). Just like in the example shown below: Now click on the “general” tab and choose “print a test page” The DP unit should produce a standard test page confirming that everything has been set up. It will also display a list of the files used. Stage 3 Operating Instructions 30. For comprehensive operating instructions, please refer to the manual, which can be found on the CD that came with your unit.
7. If you do have a green “link light”, try to “ping” the network card in the copier by typing the following from a DOS prompt on your PC: Ping 192.168.10.1 (Please substitute the IP address with the correct address you are using) 8. If you get a “reply” then you have a network connection. Double check numbers 1 through 5 and if necessary, re-install the LPR software and print driver. 9. If you do not get a “reply” contact your Dealer for further assistance. Print Driver Issues 1.
Windows NT4/2000 Peer to Peer Printing You can print to your DP series unit from the above operating systems without the need of a Server. You can also use this method of printing even if you have a Server but would prefer to print directly to your DP unit. You may need to have Administrator access rights to perform the following operations, please consult with your Network Administrator if you are unsure. Stage 1 What you will need Your DP unit will need a TCP/IP address e.g. 192.168.10.
10. In case of difficulty your Dealer can test the unit using an engineering mode, please ask them for assistance. Stage 2 What Next? Now you have programmed your DP unit you now need to install the printer driver on your PC. Follow these instructions to add the DP unit as a printer. You will need the CD-ROM that came with your DP unit. You can download the latest printer driver from our Web site at the following link: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/mgcs/download/index.
17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 12 In the top window where it says name or address of server providing LPD, enter the IP address of the copier separated by a dot In the bottom window enter “lp” for the queue name. Click “OK” NT will now go and look for this port so make sure the copier is switched on and connected to the network. Now escape out of this until you get back to the main screen where you should have a window that looks like this.
28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 13 Now choose if you wish to share this printer with other users. We recommend that you do not share the printer; if other users wish to print to the copier, repeat this procedure for each PC. Click “Next”. Click “Yes” to produce a test page. Click “Finish”. A test page should now be printed out. When finished you should end up with a printer icon in your printer’s folder. Do a right hand mouse click and highlight “properties” this will then bring up a menu.
47. 48. 49. This now starts another wizard. Click “Next” Now enter the IP address of the copier separated by a dot. 50. 51. 52. Click “Next” On the next menu choose ”Custom” and click on “Settings” On this menu make sure the protocol selected is “LPR” and the queue name should be set to “lp”. Also tick the box that says “enable byte counting” then click OK. 30/05/02 Document Systems Support V1.
53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. Click “Next” The wizard will now display your chosen settings, click “Finish” to save. You should now have an icon in your printer folder, do a right hand mouse click over the icon and select “Printing preferences”. Make sure the paper is set to A4. You can alter other defaults using this menu if you wish. Repeat this mouse click again and now choose “Properties” Go to the tab “Device options” Here you need to input what accessories etc you have on your unit.
Problems? No Network Connection 1. Check the obvious things; is the unit switched on and “on-line” (the on-line light should be on, if it isn’t press the “Printer” key on the left side of the copier dashboard and then press “on-line”. The copier should bleep to confirm. 2. Check the cable connections and if possible use a known good cable and network port. 3.
Windows NT4/2000 Server Based Printing – Server Set-Up Important Note In order for you to proceed with this installation you will need “Administrator Rights” on the Server. Please consult with your Network Administrator if you need assistance. Stage 1 What you will need Your DP unit will need an TCP/IP address e.g. 192.168.10.1, a sub-net mask e.g. 255.255.255.0 and a gateway address e.g. 192.168.10.100. Your network administrator may need to give you these addresses.
8. You can check to see if your settings have been accepted by going back into the menu’s previously mentioned. 9. In case of difficulty your Dealer can test the unit using an engineering mode, please ask them for assistance. Stage 2 What Next? Now you have programmed your DP unit you now need to install the printer driver on your PC. Follow these instructions to add the DP unit as a printer. You will need the CD-ROM that came with your DP unit.
11. 19 In the top window where is says name or address of server providing LPD, enter the IP address of the copier separated by a dot 12. In the bottom window enter “lp” for the queue name. 13. 14. Click “OK” NT will now go and look for this port so make sure the copier is switched on and connected to the network. Now escape out of this until you get back to the main screen where you should have a window that looks like this. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 20 Choose to share this printer with other users and also highlight any other operating systems you wish to have drivers loaded for e.g. Windows 95. NT will prompt you for the location of the additional driver files at a later stage. Click “Next”. Click “Yes” to produce a test page. Click “Finish”. A test page should now be printed out. When finished you should end up with a printer icon in your printer’s folder.
42. 43. Click “Next” Now enter the IP address of the copier separated by a dot. 44. 45. 46. Click “Next” On the next menu choose ”Custom” and click on “Settings” On this menu make sure the protocol selected is “LPR” and the queue name should be set to “lp”. Also tick the box that says “enable byte counting”, then click OK. 30/05/02 Document Systems Support V1.
47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. Click “Next” The wizard will now display your chosen settings, click “Finish” to save. You should now have an icon in your printer folder, do a right hand mouse click over the icon and select “Printing preferences”. Make sure the paper is set to A4. You can alter other defaults using this menu if you wish. Repeat this mouse click again and now choose “Properties” Go to the tab “Device options” Here you need to input what accessories etc you have on your unit.
Problems? No Network Connection 1. Check the obvious things; is the unit switched on and “on-line” (the on-line light should be on, if it isn’t press the “Printer” key on the left side of the copier dashboard and then press “on-line”. The copier should bleep to confirm. 2. Check the cable connections and if possible use a known good cable and network port. 3.
Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000 Server Based Printing – Client PC’s Important Note Before proceeding, please make sure that the printer driver has been installed onto your Server. For instructions on how to do this, see the appropriate section for your Server operating system. Stage 1 1. From your PC double click on “Network Neighbourhood”; this should give you a list of the computers currently on your network. 2. Locate the icon for your server and then double click on it. 3.
NT4 and 2000 only 9. Repeat the right hand mouse click over the printer icon and go to “Document defaults” and make sure the paper size is set to A4 then click “OK”. Also check the Port settings of your computer to make sure that “enable byte counting” is switched on.. Operating Instructions 10. For comprehensive operating instructions, please refer to the manual, which can be found on the CD that came with your unit. Problems? No Network Connection 1.
Print Driver Issues 10. If the copier “bleep’s” and doesn’t print anything, check the defaults of the printer driver especially the default paper size. Make sure this is set to A4. 11. Have you got “security print” enabled? Again, double-check the defaults and make sure the driver is configured correctly. 12. If your unit picks paper from a different tray than selected, check within your application software for the correct page defaults and these will usually override the printer driver settings. 13.
GDI Printer Driver Overview Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000 Paper Source Selection Auto Paper Size Detection Zoom N into 1 feature 30/05/02 Document Systems Support V1.
Sort and Duplex Menu’s Output Tray Selection Security Print Option + Unit Configuration 30/05/02 Document Systems Support V1.
PCL6 Printer Driver Overview Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000 Paper Source Selection Enlarge/Reduce Option Combine Pages onto 1 Page 30/05/02 Document Systems Support V1.
Output Tray Selection + Staple Feature (requires finisher) Sort and Duplex Menu’s Image Overlay (10 per user) 30/05/02 Document Systems Support V1.
Network Glossary AC15: A type of connection used to transmit data or voice across long distances, used to provide WAN connections from site to site. BACKBONE: A high capacity network linking networks of a lower capacity, like LAN's BRIDGE: A device linking 2 LANs or LAN segments passing traffic over a port to port connection.
CLOSED USER GROUP: (CUG) A subgroup of users on a network who can connect and communicate with each other. One or more members of the CUG can have access to the wider network. Co-Axial Cable aka co-ax: This is a cable consisting of an inner core and an outer braid separated by a layer of insulation. CODEC: Short for ENCODER-DECODER. A device, which converts analogue signals to digital signals that, will be used on a digital network & visa versa. DELTA TOPOLOGY: A type of network that has no central site.
ETHERNET: This is the most widely used form of LAN transmission. (IEEE 802.3 standard). It is based on a BUS TOPOLOGY and runs over twisted pair, coax or fibre-optics. There are a number of variants to ETHERNET, common ones are: nn BASE x, where nn is the speed, in, Mbits/s and x is the medium used e.g. T for Un-Shielded twisted pair or F for Fibre-Optic etc. Therefore, 100 BASE F network would indicate a 100Mbits/s transimission using Fibre-Optic cable.
HTML: (Hypertext Mark-up Language) This is the common language for encoding documents for inclusion on the WWW (World Wide Web). HTML notation is interpreted by browser software in order to display the desired document. HTTP: (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) A form of communication language used by the sites on the WWW (World Wide Web). HUB: This is normally the centre of a network or cabling system using STAR TOPOLOGY.
MAC: (Media Access Control) MESHED NEWTORK: A network in which every node is connected to every other node. MODEM: (Modulator - Demodulator) A device which converts digital signals to analogue signals suitable for transmission onto an analogue network. MULTIPLEXER: A piece of equipment which enables the transmission of a number of channels at the same time over a single circuit. Most use data correction and compression.
NODE: A node is any point on a network where the transmission paths are interconnected. On a LAN, a node will usually be a workstation or client, on a WAN, a node could be a whole site normally connected via routers and private connections. NOS: (Network Operating System) The operating system that runs on a server. PAP: (Password Access Protocol) This is a method of verifying a user on a network.
REPEATER(S): An amplifier that extends the standard length of cable in a transmission path, it compensates for distortion and signal attenuation. RING TOPOLOGY: A type of network where the workstations are connected, via repeaters in one single uni-directional loop. See TABLE 1 RIP: (Routing Information Protocol) This is a protocol for routing traffic through LAN's. This is often used to connect colour copiers to networks. ROUTER: A router is a network connection device.
STAR TOPOLOGY: A type of network in which all the nodes are connected to a central hub, which functions as a multiplexer and switching node. See TABLE 1 SWITCHED NETWORK: This is a type of network that can be shared among many users, each of them being able to communicate with each other. SYNCHRONIOUS TRANSMISSION: Data transmission that has a timing pulse inserted on the transmission path.
TOKEN PASSING: This is a method of controlling access to a network using a special data packet called a TOKEN from node to node. When all the stations are idle, the TOKEN is labelled as 'free'. A station wishing to transmit data waits for a 'free' TOKEN, then changes the token to 'busy' and transmits a data packet immediately behind it. When the station for which the information was for has removed it from the network, the TOKEN is then released.
UTP: (Unshielded Twisted Pair) A type of cable using, usually 8, coloured wires twisted in pairs but has no shielding against RF noise. WAN: (Wide Area Network) A connection, or series of connections or other LAN's that are located in different locations, even different countries, but act as a single network. These are normally connected via modem or Private network links, AC15 for example.
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