OWNER'S MANUAL ________________ BAYTECH® NETWORK SERVER PS-SERIES PS-4A PS-4C PS-4E LASERSHARE® PS-MIO BayTech Publication #U140E095-03
Thank you for selecting the BayTech® Print Server/Print Server Plus Novell Netware® compatible network print server. The data provided in this Owner's Manual explains the various ways you can operate and configure the Print Server/Print Server Plus with your network. We suggest that you read this manual carefully before attempting to install the Print Server/Print Server Plus and that you place special emphasis on correct cabling and configuration.
NOTE: The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright 1994 by Bay Technical Associates, Inc. LaserShare is a registered trademark of Bay Technical Associates, Inc. IBM, IBM PC, IBM PC/AT, IBM PC/XT are products and registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Hewlett-Packard LaserJet is a product and registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company. MS-DOS is a trademark of Microsoft, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 1 2 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 5 3 INSTALLATION/OPERATION OVERVIEW................................................................. 10 4 INSTALLATION........................................................................................................... 12 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.
7.6 PRINT SERVER MENU .............................................................................. 46 7.6.1 7.6.2 7.6.3 7.6.4 7.6.5 PRINT SERVERS - [ Insert ]........................................................ PRINT SERVERS - [ Delete ] ...................................................... PRINT SERVERS - [ Oprs ]......................................................... PRINT SERVERS - [ Users ] ....................................................... PRINT SERVERS - [ Config ] ....................
APPENDIX A RECOMMENDED ADAPTERS AND CABLING .......................................................................... 92 A.1 A.2 PS-4C AND PS-4E: EIA-232 PRINTER, PLOTTER AND MODEM ADAPTER ................................................................................................... 92 PS-4C AND PS-4E: EIA-422 INFORMATION.............................................. 94 A.2.1 A.2.2 A.3 PS-4C AND PS-4E: SERIAL CABLING USING BAYTECH ADAPTERS OR TRAN-X..................................................
GENERAL INFORMATION The BayTech PS-4 print server models are high performance network print servers that support up to four peripherals including printers, modems, and other asynchronous devices. The PS-4A has four parallel ports, the PS-4C has four serial ports, and the PS-4E has two parallel and two serial ports. The BayTech LaserShare Network PS-MIO is a network print server card which installs into the MIO slot of the HP LaserJet Series IIISi and Series 4/4Si laser printers.
The PS-4C and PS-4E support EIA-232 or EIA-422 serial interface allowing you to locate parallel printers up to 1000 feet away when using the BayTech Tran-x® SP-01 high speed serial to parallel converter. The serial ports feature maximum output speeds up to 460K bps. Dial-out or dial-in modem communication is accomplished through BayTech's utility software that supports EXTENDED BIOS 14 calls. Software packages tested for compatibility are Mirror III® LAN, Procomm Plus® for networks, and pcANYWHERE/LAN .
Figure 1 shows an example of a PS-4E used in a Novell based network using 10BASE2 or 10BASE-T cabling. This example shows 2 printers, a plotter, and a modem connected to a PS-4E. Figure 1 IMPORTANT: In this manual, we assume you know some basic information about Novell based networks including basic DOS commands, your network's operating system, the NetWare version number, and the basic functions of Novell's PCONSOLE program.
DEFINITION OF TERMS Here we will provide a basic definition of the common terminology used in Novell based networks which is utilized in this manual. 10BASE2: IEEE standard for Thin-Wire Ethernet networks. Provides 10 Mbps speed, BASEband signalling, 185 meters per coax segment. 10BASE-T: IEEE standard for Twisted-Pair Ethernet networks. 10 Mbps transmission BASEband signalling, unshielded twisted pair cable, 100 meters per segment. BNC: Network connector used with Thin Ethernet cable.
SPECIFICATIONS *PERIPHERAL INTERFACE: Serial Ports: EIA-232 (CCITT V.24), -5v mark, +5v space or EIA-422, -5 to +5 volt differential (TX+, TX-, RX+, RX-). Hardware (jumper) selectable. Parallel Ports: Centronics compatible. NETWORK INTERFACE: Ethernet - 10BASE2 (thin coax) or 10BASE-T (twisted pair), IEEE 802.3 compliant. Token Ring: IEEE 802.5 compliant. NOTE: If you have a 10BASE2 or 10BASE-T unit and your network uses a frame type other than 802.3 (e.g.
INDICATORS: All 10BASE-T units have a green Link Integrity indicator. PS-4A, PS-4C, and PS-4E: 1 green power LED; 1 red network activity LED; 4 red peripheral port activity LEDs. LS MIO: Network activity LED *POWER: 9 VDC, 1 A - external (supplied with unit). DIMENSIONS: PS-4A, PS-4C, and PS-4E: 7 x 5 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches. WEIGHT: PS-4A, PS-4C, and PS-4E: 4 lbs. PS-MIO: 0.5 lbs. MOUNTING: PS-4A, PS-4C, and PS-4E: Desk-top.
FACTORY-SET POWER-UP DEFAULT CONFIGURATION: Serial Peripheral Ports (PS-4C and PS-4E only): Baud rate: 9600 bps. Data bits: 8 bits. Stop bits: 1. Parity: None. Handshaking: DTR. Virtual circuit connection: Printer. Serial interface: EIA-232.
USER-PROGRAMMABLE CONFIGURATION: Serial Peripheral Ports (PS-4C and PS-4E only): Reconfigurable via BayTech utility software except EIA232/EIA-422 peripheral interface which is jumper selectable. Data is saved in non-volatile memory to become the new power-up default configuration. Baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2k, 38.4k, 57.6k, 78.6k, 115.2k, 230.4k, or 460.8k bps. Data bits: 5, 6, 7 or 8 bits. Stop bits: 1, 1 1/2 or 2. Parity: Even, odd or none. Handshaking: None, XON/XOFF, or DTR.
Network Port: Utility software is provided which allows you to install your print server on NetWare V3.XX and V4.XX file servers. BayTech utility software provides central management of queues across file servers. Please see Section 7 for more information on the BayTech utility software. Print server name: You may assign a logical name to your unit using Novell naming convention (up to 48 characters). Reset: Performs software or hardware reset.
INSTALLATION/OPERATION OVERVIEW This section provides basic set up instructions for print server installation and operation. We will refer to specific sections in this manual for more in-depth instructions on installation, operation, and configuration. Please review the following procedure: Step 1 Instructions GENERAL Determine what BayTech Print Server model you are installing. The model number is specified on the lower right corner of the rear panel.
Step 3 Instructions PRINT SERVER INSTALLATION TO THE NETWORK Once the BayTech print server has been physically connected to the network, it must be added to the network via software. The print server may be added to the network and print queues assigned to the printer ports using Novell PCONSOLE or BayTech's utility program (PSQMGR). The basic steps to install the print server on the network are listed below. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Log on to the network as a supervisor. Load PCONSOLE or PSQMGR.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: When you are installing the BayTech print server, we assume that you are familiar with Novell printing concepts such as print servers and print queue operation. Please refer to your Novell NetWare documentation for more information on network printing concepts.
BAYTECH SOFTWARE UTILITY DISKETTE BayTech provides utility software to configure the unique settings of your BayTech print server. These include the serial parameters and virtual circuit connection for the peripheral ports (PS-4C and PS-4E only), the update operation mode, the print server name, queue service interval, and resetting the unit. In addition, software is provided for modem communication using virtual circuits and third-party EXTENDED BIOS 14 calls communications software.
MSHELL is a memory resident program used for dial-out and dial-in modem communication. DIAL allows modem selection from a menu for dial-out modem communication and is used to assign workstation IDs for dial-in modem communication. The MOPEN and MCLOSE programs are used for dial-out modem communication to select a network modem and disconnect from the modem respectively. The operational functionality of the software is discussed in Section 7 and Section 8.
If you are installing a PS-4A, please proceed to Section 4.6. PS-4C AND PS-4E: SERIAL INTERFACE SELECTION Serial ports on the PS-4C and PS-4E may use either EIA-232 or EIA-422 serial interface. The serial interface is configured via hardware jumper settings. Most serial printers and plotters support EIA-232 serial interface (default). This generally limits the serial speed and maximum cable distance.
Refer to Figure 2 below and locate the jumper locations for EIA232/EIA-422 serial interface selection. The jumper locations are adjacent to the respective serial ports. Each jumper location has three pins: a center or common pin, a pin marked 232, and a pin marked 422. Each port is configured for EIA-232 or EIA-422 serial interface by positioning four jumpers to connect the common pin and the 232 pin for EIA-232 (default) or the common pin and the 422 pin for EIA-422.
PS-MIO PHYSICAL INSTALLATION Please see Section 4.5.1 if you are installing the PS-MIO into an HP LaserJet Series IIISi or Section 4.5.2 if installing the PS-MIO into an HP LaserJet Series 4. HP LASERJET SERIES IIISI INSTALLATION The PS-MIO installs inside the HP Laserjet IIISi in the place of the existing interface or adapter card. The interface card has a Centronics parallel port and an EIA-232/EIA-422 serial port as shown in Figure 3 below.
CAUTION: The LaserJet interface card and the PS-MIO contain electrical components which are susceptible to damage from static electricity. To avoid damage, either use an anti-static wrist strap and a grounding mat similar to those included in the Electrically Conductive Field Service Grounding Kit (HP 9300-0933) or touch the surface of the bubble wrap the PS-MIO comes shipped in and any bare sheet metal surface on the rear of the printer. Avoid moving about the work area, especially if it is carpeted.
4. Apply power to the printer. When the printer completes its power-up self test, take the printer off-line and hold the Test key down until "SELF TEST" appears on the display and then release the Test key. The printer should print out a SELF TEST page which will include information for the PSMIO as follows: MIO CONFIGURATION Bay Technical Associates Inc. Version 1.00 LaserShare = PS-MIO NAME = XXX ADDRESS = YYY XXX is the print server name and YYY is the print server node address.
HP LASERJET 4 AND 4SI INSTALLATION The PS-MIO installs inside the Modular I/O (MIO) slot. Please see Figure 4 below. You may use the existing Centronics parallel and EIA-232/EIA-422 serial ports in addition to the ports on the PSMIO. Figure 4: HP LaserJet Series 4 MIO Slot CAUTION: The PS-MIO contains electrical components which are susceptible to damage from static electricity.
Install the PS-MIO into your HP LaserJet 4 as follows: 1. IMPORTANT: Remove power from the printer by positioning the on/off switch to the "0" (off) position and unplugging the electrical cord from the AC outlet. 2. Remove any interface cables connected to the parallel or serial ports. Next, remove the metal plate covering the MIO slot or any existing MIO card by loosening the two thumbscrews that secure the plate or card to the MIO slot.
FACTORY DEFAULT CONFIGURATION The [ Factory ] selection under the "BayTech PrintServer Setup" menu in PSQMGR (see Section 7.6.7) will reconfigure the print server to the factory default values as follows: *Baud Rate: 9600 bps. *Data bits: 8 bits. *Stop bits: 1. *Parity: None. *Handshaking: DTR. *Virtual circuit connection: Printer. Print server name: BT-xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last six hex characters of the node address. The default name is labeled on the unit. Operation mode: Manual.
If the factory default parameters are not satisfactory for your application, you must use the BayTech software utilities to reconfigure the BayTech print server. If the default parameters are satisfactory, there is no need to use the BayTech software utilities. You may use PCONSOLE to add the BayTech print server on the network and to assign print queues to the ports as described in Section 6.
IMPORTANT: BayTech 10BASE2 (-CX) and 10BASE-T (-TP) print servers use a frame type of 802.3. If your network uses a frame type other than 802.3 (e.g., Ethernet II or SNAP), you must load an additional frame type for your network card in the file server. This is accomplished via the LOAD command. Please refer to your Netware System Administration documentation for more information on loading a LAN driver more than once. You may hardware configure the print server to support the 802.
10BASE2 (COAX) CONNECTION The network port of a BayTech -CX print server connects to any BNC connector on the network cable. BayTech provides a Tconnector for this purpose. Please see Figure 6 below.
If you are installing a PSMIO-CX, proceed to Section 6 if using PCONSOLE to add the BayTech print server to the network or Section 7 if using the BayTech software. If you are installing a PS4C-CX or PS4E-CX, proceed to Section 5.2. If you are installing a PS4A-CX, proceed to Section 5.3.
10BASE-T (MODULAR) CONNECTION If your network uses 10BASE-T, RJ-45 connectors, connect an RJ45 cable between the modular NETWORK port and the network hub. The modular NETWORK port is defined as DTE (i.e., Pin 1 is TD+, Pin 2 is TD-, Pin 3 is RD+, and Pin 6 is RD-). Most RJ-45 network hubs will require a straight cable. The LINK (link integrity) LED on the back panel will illuminate if there is a good connection between the BayTech print server and the hub.
3. If you have a PS-4A or PS-4E, locate JP5 (see the appropriate drawing). This two-position jumper will connect two pins furthest away from U34. 4. If you have a PS-4C, locate JP6 (see the appropriate drawing). On the PS-4C Print Server Plus, this two-position jumper will connect two pins furthest away from U53. On the PS-4C Print Server, this two-position jumper will connect two pins furthest away from P5. 5. Replace the cover. If you are installing a PS4C-TP or a PS4E-TP, proceed to Section 5.2.
TOKEN RING STP CABLING A shielded PC Adapter cable (IBM part 6339098 or equivalent) can be used to connect the unit directly to the MAU. The STP connector should be used for type 1 or type 2 cables in systems having wiring closets. Please see Figure 7 below for the recommended cabling diagram. Figure 7 $ % % & ' ( TOKEN RING UTP CABLING An unshielded PC adapter cable consisting of 2 unshielded twisted pairs with an RJ-11 plug at each end can be used.
PS-4C AND PS-4E: SERIAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE IMPORTANT: Before you proceed with cabling your serial peripherals to the PS-4C or PS-4E, you must verify that the equipment supports either EIA-232 or EIA-422 serial interface. In addition, you must know the connector type and the pin/signal definitions for your equipment. If you wish to connect a parallel printer to the PS-4C, you must use a Tran-x SP-01 serial-to-parallel converter.
Serial ports on the PS-4C and PS-4E utilize the following pins and signals for communication: RJ-45 PINOUT INFORMATION PIN SERIAL INTERFACE DIRECTION DESCRIPTION RJ-11 RJ-12 RJ-45 EIA-232 EIA-422 ---- ---- 1 DTR +9V Output 232: Data Terminal Ready. Output handshake to modem.
PS-4A AND PS-4E: PARALLEL PRINTER INTERFACE Parallel ports on the PS-4A and PS-4E have DB-25 female connectors. A DB- 25 male-to-Centronics cable is required between each printer having a Centronics connector and the BayTech print server (same as IBM PC to Centronics cable).
PRINT SERVER INSTALLATION USING PCONSOLE This section addresses setting up your BayTech print server on the network using PCONSOLE. You should have a basic knowledge of NetWare, particularly the PCONSOLE program. If you are unfamiliar with NetWare, you should contact a local dealer for installation assistance. You may use PCONSOLE or the BayTech utility software to add the BayTech print server to your network. If you wish to use the BayTech software, please see Section 7.
c. Repeat this step for every BayTech print server you wish to install. Return to the PCONSOLE main menu. 3. If the desired print queues do not exist, define the print queues to be serviced by the BayTech print server by first highlighting Print Queue Information followed by ENTER. Next, strike the INSERT key followed by the desired queue name. You would typically create one print queue for each printer connected to the BayTech print server. Return to the PCONSOLE main menu. 4.
ii. iii. iv. v. Select a queue from the "Available Queues" list. Enter the desired priority level 1 to 10 with 1 being the highest priority. Repeat items i through iii for each queue to be serviced by the selected peripheral port. Select any other printers on the BayTech print server which will service print queues and repeat items i through iv. 5. Repeat Step 4 for each BayTech print server you have installed on the network and then exit PCONSOLE. 6.
PRINT SERVER SOFTWARE - PSQMGR The utility software provided with your print server includes a menudriven configuration program (PSQMGR). Please see Section 7.1 through Section 7.6 for detailed information on PSQMGR. Section 7.7 discusses quick installation using PSQMGR. A command line version of PSQMGR (BCON.EXE) is provided allowing you to perform some basic PSQMGR functions from a DOS prompt.
PSQMGR provides a user-friendly menu convention that will allow you to use a mouse. PSQMGR will allow you to manipulate up to 32 file servers simultaneously and change file servers from most of the menus. The file servers being serviced and file servers to be serviced appear in adjacent menus. When installing a new print server, PSQMGR gives you the ability to view all un-installed advertising print servers and will automatically show you all file servers on which the print server may be installed.
EXECUTION, CONVENTIONS, AND INFORMATION MENU IMPORTANT: The print server should be connected to the network and powered on before using PSQMGR. You should execute PSQMGR from a workstation with supervisory privileges to make changes to the print server and the network. PSQMGR should be located on a public subdirectory. To execute PSQMGR, type PSQMGR from the network prompt. An introductory menu will appear for a few seconds showing the BayTech logo, program name, and revision number.
NOTE: In this manual, menu titles will be shown in quotes (e.g., "Menu Title"). Menu choices will be shown in italics (e.g., Menu Choices). PSQMGR allows you to use several conventions to highlight and select various menu items. The easiest way is to use a mouse to click on the desired item. Individual menu items may also be selected by pressing the ALT key and the letter associated with the desired item simultaneously.
Items in this menu allow you to attach to file servers and log out of additional file servers similar to the "Change File Server" function in PCONSOLE. The list on the left displays the file servers to which you are currently attached. The available file servers to which you may attach are displayed in the list on the right. IMPORTANT: You must be logged-in to a file server to perform PSQMGR tasks for that file server.
MAIN MENU When you close the "File Servers" menu, the main menu will appear as follows: The main menu gives you five choices: the (About) symbol, File Server, Queues, Print Server, Modem Groups, and Exit. The choice will display the "Information" menu as shown in Section 7.2. The File Server choice is discussed in Section 7.3, the Queues choice is discussed in Section 7.5, and the Print Server choice is discussed in Section 7.6. Select Exit to exit PSQMGR.
QUEUES MENU If you select Queues from the main menu, the "Queues" menu will appear as follows: Items in this menu perform the same functions as "Print Queue Information" in PCONSOLE. The list on the left displays the print queues currently defined on the file server shown in the Current File Server: field. You may change the current file server by clicking on the symbol shown adjacent to the Current File Server field or by typing ALT-C. The list of logged file servers will appear.
QUEUES - [ Insert ] If you select [ Insert ] from the "Queues" menu, you may create a print queue. The "Insert Queue" menu will appear as follows: This menu shows Queue Name, Installed file servers, and Available file servers. Type in the name of the print queue to be created in the Queue Name field and select the Available file server list. Highlight the desired file server and select [ Add <= ]. Repeat this procedure for each file server to which you wish to add the new print queue.
QUEUES - [ Delete ] You may delete a print queue from the current file server by highlighting the desired print queue in the Present Queues list and selecting [ Delete ] in the "Queues" menu. The "Delete Queue" menu will appear as follows: 4 This menu shows Queue Name, Installed file servers, and Available file servers. Highlight the file server you wish to delete the selected queue from in the Installed list and select [Remove=>].
QUEUES - [ Oprs ] The [ Oprs ] selection in the "Queues" menu allows you to assign or remove queue operators from the selected print queue. The "Queue Operators" menu will appear as follows: This menu shows Queue Name:, Current File Server:, Present Operators, and Available Operators. You may change the current file server by clicking on the symbol shown adjacent to the Current File Server: field or by typing ALT-C. The list of logged file servers will appear.
QUEUES - [ Users ] The [ Users ] selection in the "Queues" menu allows you to assign or remove queue users from the selected print queue. The "Queue Users" menu will appear as follows: This menu shows Queue Name:, Current File Server:, Present Users, and Available Users. You may change the current file server by clicking on the symbol shown adjacent to the Current File Server: field or by typing ALT-C. The list of logged file servers will appear.
PRINT SERVER MENU If you select Print Server from the main menu, the "Print Servers" menu will appear as follows: Items in this menu perform the same functions as "Print Server Information" in PCONSOLE. The list on the left displays the print servers currently defined on the file server shown in the Current File Server: field. You may change the current file server by clicking on the symbol shown adjacent to the Current File Server: field or by typing ALT-C.
PRINT SERVERS - [ Insert ] If you select [ Insert ] from the "Print Servers" menu, you may create a print server on any of the logged file servers. The "Insert Print Server" menu will appear as follows: This menu shows Print Server Name:, [Uninstalled Print Server], Installed, and Available. To insert a print server, either type the default name of the print server in the Print Server Name: field or select [Uninstalled Print Server].
NOTE: When adding a new BayTech print server to the network, the name shown in the [Uninstalled Print Server] field will be the default name (see Section 4.6). If you wish to change the print server's default name after it has been inserted, you must use the [ BayTech ] selection in the "Available Print Servers" menu (see Section 7.6.7).
PRINT SERVERS - [ Oprs ] The [ Oprs ] selection in the "Print Servers" menu allows you to assign or remove print server operators from the selected print server. The "Print Server Operators" menu will appear as follows: This menu shows Print Server Name:, Current File Server:, Present Operators, and Available Operators. You may change the current file server by clicking on the symbol shown adjacent to the Current File Server: field or by typing ALT-C. The list of logged file servers will appear.
PRINT SERVERS - [ Users ] The [ Users ] selection in the "Print Servers" menu allows you to assign or remove print server users from the selected print server. The "Print Server Users" menu will appear as follows: This menu shows Print Server Name:, Current File Server:, Present Users, and Available Users. You may change the current file server by clicking on the symbol shown adjacent to the Current File Server: field or by typing ALT-C. The list of logged file servers will appear.
PRINT SERVERS - [ Config ] If you select [ Config ] from the "Print Servers" menu, you may change printer configuration and install a printer or assign/remove print queues for the individual ports of the selected print server. You may also remove a printer, view the current status of a printer, or control a printer on the selected print server.
Highlight the desired printer in the Printer List and select [ Configure Port ] to configure and install the highlighted printer (see Section 7.6.5.1), [File Servers/Queues] to add or remove print queues (see Section 7.6.5.2), or [ Delete Printer ] to delete the highlighted printer from the selected print server (see Section 7.6.5.3). The [ Modem Setup] and [Virtual/Modem User] selections will only be shown if the selected print server is a PS-4C or PS-4E.
PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION [ Configure Port ] If you select [ Configure Port ] from the "Print Server Configuration" menu, you may configure the selected printer with respect to name, buffer size, starting form, Q change mode, type, interrupt enable, and interrupt number. For serial ports, you may change the baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity and handshaking. For BayTech print servers, you may program the port to be a printer or modem port.
NOTE: If you wish to connect a modem to a serial port on the PS4C or PS-4E, you must configure the Virtual setting for the desired port to be Modem. If you select [ Configure Port ] from the "Configure Printers" menu and the highlighted printer in the Printer List is a parallel port on a PS-4A or PS-4E, the following menu will appear: Highlight the appropriate parameter and make any desired change(s) and then select OK to install the printer.
PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION [File Servers/Queues] If you select [File Servers/Queues] from the "Print Server Configuration" menu, you may assign or remove print queues for the selected printer if it is installed. The "Port X File Servers & Queues" menu will appear as follows (X = 0, 1, 2, or 3): This menu will show Print Server:, Printer:, Current File Server:, Assigned Queues, and Available Queues.
If you wish to assign a print queue from the Available Queues list on the right, highlight the desired queue and select [ Add <= ]. A menu will appear with the selected queue as the title. This menu will prompt you to enter the desired priority, 1 to 10 with 1 having the highest priority. Likewise, if you wish to remove a print queue from the Assigned Queues list on the left, highlight the desired queue and select [=>Remove].
You may choose [Printer Control] or [ Next Printer ] from this menu. The [ Next Printer ] selection will display the same information for the next printer installed on the Print Server Plus. The [Printer Control] selection allows you to control various printer functions.
Choose the desired printer control function from this menu. PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION [ Virtual/Modem User ] The [Virtual/Modem User] selection in the "Print Server Configuration" menu allows you to assign or remove certain network users from being allowed to access any serial port on a PC-4C or PS-4E with a virtual circuit connection of modem.
IMPORTANT: A network user must be assigned as a virtual user on the selected printer in order to access a modem connected to the associated PS-4C or PS-4E serial port. You may add a user in the Available Users list on the right to the Virtual Users list on the left by highlighting the desired user and selecting [ Add <= ]. You may remove a user in the Virtual Users list by highlighting the desired user and selecting [=>Remove].
You may change the current file server by clicking on the symbol shown adjacent to the Current File Server: field or by typing ALT-C. The list of logged file servers will appear. Highlight the desired file server and then press or double click. The name of the selected print server will appear in the Print Server Name: field. You may change the full name by selecting the Full Name field and typing in the desired full name. You may change the print server password by selecting [ Change Password ].
NOTE: [ BayTech ] will be highlighted only if an advertising BayTech print server is highlighted in the "Print Servers" list. This menu shows Print Server Name: and Current File Server:. You may change the current file server by clicking on the symbol shown adjacent to the Current File Server field or by typing ALT-C. The list of logged file servers will appear. Highlight the desired file server and then press or double click.
BAYTECH PRINTSERVER SETUP [Update Mode Change] The [Update Mode Change] selection in the "BayTech PrintServer Setup" menu allows you to change the current update operation mode of the print server. The current Update Mode is shown at the bottom of the "BayTech PrintServer Setup" menu. If the current mode is "Auto", this selection will respond with a "Confirm" menu that will ask if you wish to change to manual mode. Select [ Yes ] if you wish to change to manual mode.
[Preferred Server ] From the factory, the BayTech print server will initialize on powerup or reset by searching all file servers on the entire network for print queues to service. Usually, this presents no problems to network users and allows for "plug and play" operation.
Select the desired file server. The name of the preferred file server will appear in the Pref Server : field. If you currently have a preferred server and wish to return the print server to its networkwide initialization mode, select the Disable Prf Svr Mode choice in the "File Servers" list shown above.
QUICK PRINT SERVER INSTALLATION USING PSQMGR This section addresses the initial installation of your BayTech print server using PSQMGR. You should have basic knowledge of the concepts used in the NetWare PCONSOLE program. Although PSQMGR is different in appearance than PCONSOLE, the BayTech utility performs equivalent PCONSOLE functions (i.e., change current file server, print queue information, and print server information).
NOTE: If you desire a name different from the default, you must change the name when you get to step 6. e. f. Select a file server from the Available list and select [ Add <= ]. Repeat Step 5e for each file server the print server will service print queues for. Repeat Step 5 for each BayTech print server you wish to install. 6.
8. Assign the ports on the selected print server to service print queues as follows: a. b. c. 9. Highlight the desired peripheral and select File Servers/Queues from the "Configure Printers" menu. NOTE: The desired peripheral must be installed on the print server before you assign print queues to it. Highlight the desired queue in the Available Queues list and select [ Add <= ]. Assign the print queue the desired priority, 1 to 10 with 1 having highest priority.
BCON.EXE COMMAND LINE UTILITY You may review the status of a single print server or all advertising print servers installed on the network by using the BCON.EXE command line utility. In addition, BCON.EXE allows you to perform some basic functions of PSQMGR for BayTech print server models. The BCON commands are performed from a DOS prompt. BCON commands adhere to the following format: BCON [PRINT SERVER NAME] [PARAMETER 1] [PARAMETER 2]... You may enter BCON commands in upper or lower case.
The table below provides a list of parameters supported by the BCON command utility. These parameters apply to Print Servers Plus models only. BCON.
MODEM COMMUNICATION Any authorized user may connect to and communicate with an external modem connected to a PS-4C or PS-4E Print Server Plus. Modem communication includes connecting to a modem from a network workstation and issuing modem commands (e.g., dial commands). This is referred to as "dial-out" modem communication. Modem communication also allows a remote user to dial into a network modem and gain access to the network through a local "host" workstation.
Section 8.1 discusses dial-out modem communication and Section 8.2 discusses dial-in modem communication. DIAL-OUT MODEM COMMUNICATION Use the following procedure to perform Dial-out modem communication using MSHELL.EXE: 1. IMPORTANT: The modem must be connected to a serial port on the Print Server Plus with a Virtual setting of modem (see Section 7.6.5.1). See Appendix A for the recommended modular adapter and cable pinouts.
4. You must issue certain commands to the Print Server Plus to establish a virtual connection with a network modem. You may send the necessary commands from a DOS prompt (Step 4a), from within your network communications software (Step 4b), or by using the DIAL program (Step 4c). 4a.
Loopback mode is initiated by sending the following command after a virtual connection is established: ---BT[LOOPBACK_ON]. Loopback mode is terminated by sending the following command: ---BT[LOOPBACK_OFF]. The virtual connection with the network modem may be terminated from a DOS prompt by sending the MCLOSE command. The DOS method to establish and terminate virtual connections is usually implemented via batch file. For example, you could name the batch file MODEM.BAT. MODEM.
You may send the ---BT[...] connect and disconnect strings discussed on the previous page by manually typing them from within your network communications software or using macros. If using Procomm macros, you should put two tilde symbols (~) preceding the disconnect string to implement a two second delay. You may initiate loopback mode as discussed on the bottom of Page 72 by sending the following command after a virtual connection is established: ---BT[LOOPBACK_ON].
This menu displays a list of network modems in the Network Modems field, Print Server:, Modem Name:, On Port:, [ Open Modem ], and [ Cancel ]. Print Server: is the name of the Print Server Plus the highlighted modem is connected to, Modem Name: is the name given to the modem in PSQMGR, and On Port: is the Print Server Plus port number the modem is connected to. Highlight the desired network modem and select [ Open Modem ] to request a virtual connection to that network modem. The DIAL.
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Close the connection with the displayed network modem or choose [ Cancel ] to leave the virtual connection intact. The DIAL.EXE program will display the "Communication Window" menu while the Print Server Plus is terminating the virtual connection with the network modem. When the virtual connection is terminated, the "Communication Window" menu will display the message "Remote Connection Terminated" as shown below.
DIAL-IN MODEM COMMUNICATION Print Server Plus dial-in modem communication allows a remote workstation to dial-in to a network modem and gain access to a local workstation by using third party software such as Norton pcANYWHERE/LAN version 4.5 or 5.0. Once a virtual connection is established, the remote user may perform any operation the local workstation is capable of including network operations.
This menu shows Modem Init String:, Prompt String:, Answer String:, HangUp String:, WkStn Init String:, Access Code:, Time Out:, and Nmbr of Rings:. The values shown here are default values. If the default values are acceptable, you may proceed to Step 3. The following items describe these selections in more detail. NOTE: The [ Factory Setup ] selection will reset all strings and other fields to the factory default values which are given in the following items.
NOTE: If you configure the Nmbr of Rings to be a non-zero value (see Step 2h), the Modem Init String should not be a command to put the modem into auto answer mode and a valid answer string should be entered in the Answer String field (see Step 2c below). Conversely, if the Modem Init String is a command to put the modem into auto answer mode, the Nmbr of Rings should be 0 and no answer string should be specified. 2b. The Prompt String is sent to the remote workstation when the modems connect.
2d. The Hang Up String is sent to the local network modem upon loss of carrier. In addition to sending the Hang Up String, the Print Server Plus will toggle the modem port's DTR line from high to low for 0.5 seconds as a redundant measure to inform the local modem to hang up. The default hang up string is ~~~+++~~~ATH0^M where ~ is a 0.5 second delay and ^M is Carriage Return. You may program the HangUp String to be any character string up to 22 characters.
3. 2g. The Time Out interval is used by the Print Server Plus to instruct the local network workstation to reinitialize advertising after the modem connection has been terminated. If a remote workstation has a connection with a local host workstation and the modem connection is disrupted or terminated, the remote user may re-establish the modem connection and resume the session with the local host workstation before the Time Out interval elapses.
change certain fields to have specific values. The Device/Port: field should be "Int14". The Modem: field should be "None". The Connection started by: field should be "Carrier Detect". The Connection ended by: should be "Carrier Detect". You may program the Data rate: field to be any value other than "Max" or "115200". The typical value for this field is "9600". The data rate selected has no effect on the speed of communications but must be set in order to maintain compatibility with BIOS. 3c. 4.
NOTE: There is no way to permanently assign a Workstation ID to a local workstation. The Workstation ID must be assigned every time a workstation is to be used for dial-in applications (e.g., after boot-up or after the workstation has been instructed to stop advertising as discussed in Step 5). 4a. DOS Method: You may assign a local workstation a Workstation ID from a DOS prompt using the MOPEN command which has the following syntax: MOPEN Workstation ID.
Enter the desired ID in the Work Station ID : field. A remote user must type in the name entered here in order to connect to this workstation once a connection is made. Select [ OK ] after the desired workstation ID has been entered. This action will terminate the DIAL.EXE program. 5. Workstation Advertising: A workstation on the network must advertise to the Print Server Plus that it is available for Dialin operation.
6a. Set up the local host workstation(s) as follows: Run pcANYWHERE/LAN, select "Host Operations", select "Active Configuration" (i.e., Dial-in, Int14), select "Begin Host Operations", select "Exit, Allow Incoming Calls", or "Wait for Connection". NOTE: It is suggested that the host workstation be logged out of the network while awaiting a call for security reasons. A remote user would typically log-in when a virtual connection is established with the local host workstation. 6b.
NOTE: You may program pcANYWHERE/LAN to enable the caller information list which would prompt incoming callers to enter a password and then screen the password for security clearance before continuing. Please see your pcANYWHERE/LAN documentation for more information. 6d. To terminate the connection, the remote user typically instructs the remote modem to hangup. Once carrier is lost, a timer on the Print Server Plus will initiate.
LED INDICATORS The PS4A, PS-4C, and PS-4E models have six LED indicators on the front panel: a green power LED, a red network activity LED, and four red peripheral port activity LEDs. The POWER LED will illuminate when the unit has power applied to it. The RX/TX LED will illuminate when the unit detects activity on the network. When the unit receives a print job to send to a printer or a network user has a connection to a modem, the LED for the target peripheral will illuminate (1, 2, 3, or 4).
MAINTENANCE Since there are no adjustments and no moving parts in a BayTech print server, preventive maintenance is unnecessary. RETURNS TO THE FACTORY If you find it necessary to return your unit to the factory for warranty work or factory-set changes, follow the procedure listed under Section 10.2 for repacking. Before you ship your unit, please call BayTech to get a Return Authorization Number. BayTech cannot accept warranty or no-charge returns without this number.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT In the event you have problems with your print server, BayTech has a staff of applications engineers on duty to assist you from 7 am to 6 pm (CST or CDT), Monday through Friday. When you call BayTech Technical Support, please have the following information available to help the applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently: 1. Identify which BayTech print server you are using and have the serial number handy (located on the back of the unit). 2.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT* NOTE: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this manual may cause interference to radio communications.
APPENDIX A RECOMMENDED ADAPTERS AND CABLING NOTE: This appendix does not apply to the PS-MIO. If you will be connecting parallel printers to the parallel ports of the PS-4E or PS-4A (i.e., not using Tran-x), please see Appendix A.4. A.1 PS-4C AND PS-4E: EIA-232 PRINTER, PLOTTER AND MODEM ADAPTERS If you will be connecting a EIA-232 serial printer, plotter, or modem, you must use 8-wire (RJ-45) cabling. Please see Appendix A.3.1 for the recommended cabling pinout.
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MODEM ADAPTER If connecting an EIA-232 modem to the print server using 8-wire cabling, please see Figure 12 below for the adapter pinout. 1 BLUE 2 ORANGE 3 BLACK 2 4 GREEN 6 YELLOW 7 BROWN N.C.
A.2 PS-4C AND PS-4E: EIA-422 INFORMATION Please see Appendix A.2.1 if using hardware handshaking or Appendix A.2.2 if using XON/XOFF handshaking. If you are unsure which type of handshaking you should utilize, use hardware mode. A.2.1 EIA-422 HARDWARE HANDSHAKING When connecting an EIA-422 device to the PS-4C or PS-4E using hardware handshaking, the cable required to connect the two devices must have TX+ wired to RX+, TX- wired to RX-, HSO+ wired to HSI+, and HSO- wired to HSI-.
If you are connecting to another BayTech product (such as Tran-x), please refer to Appendix A.3 for the recommended cable pinouts. A.2.2 EIA-422 XON/XOFF HANDSHAKING When connecting an EIA-422 device to the PS-4C or PS-4E using XON/XOFF handshaking, the cable required to connect the two devices must have TX+ wired to RX+ (and vice versa) and TXwired to RX- (and vice versa). Please see Figure 14 below.
A.3 PS-4C AND PS-4E: SERIAL CABLING USING BAYTECH ADAPTERS OR TRAN-X You may use an RJ-11 (4-wire) or RJ-45 (8-wire) cable when connecting the PS-4C or PS-4E to Tran-x. The RJ-45 connectors on either device will accept an RJ-11 plug. An RJ-11 plug will use the middle four pins (i.e., pins 3 through 6) of the RJ-45 connector. These pins are labeled 1 to 4 in Figure 16 on the following page (4-wire Cabling). Please see Appendix A.3.1 if using 8-wire cabling or Appendix A.3.2 if using 4-wire cabling.
Please use the cable diagram shown in Figure 16 below when using 4wire cabling to connect the Print Server Plus to a BayTech adapter or Tran-x converter. RJ-11 RJ-11 PIN PIN 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Figure 16: Crossed RJ-11 Cable BayTech Part No.
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APPENDIX B MSHELL MESSAGE SUMMARY MSHELL STANDARD MESSAGE SUMMARY Message Description Remote Connection Lost This message is displayed when the connection with the modem is terminated abruptly (e.g., if the print server unit loses power). Remote Connection Closed This message is displayed when the connection is terminated. Dial Call Processing This message is displayed when an incoming call is detected.
MSHELL STANDARD MESSAGE SUMMARY Message Description to establish a virtual connection for dial-out communication. Dialing Out This message is displayed when the network modem is dialing a remote modem. Dial In Service Closed This message is displayed when the command ---BT[] is sent to instruct an advertising workstation for dial-in operation to stop advertising.
MSHELL ERROR SUMMARY Error Description Error : Incoming Call detected! This error is displayed when the DCD line of the requested port for dial-out communication is active. Error : Invalid Modem User! This error is displayed when the user requesting a virtual connection is not assigned as a modem user. APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING Please check this troubleshooting guide before calling BayTech Tech Support.
PRINT SERVER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Solution powered on, and on line. Print job sent to a queue to be serviced by the print server does not print or does not print correctly (continued). Some print jobs pass through the queues without printing Print jobs sent out a parallel port on a PS-4A or PS-4E are missing characters PS-4A, PS-4C, or PS-4E is configured to service the queue on more than one peripheral port.
APPENDIX D EPROM UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS You will receive one EPROM (chip with label) with your upgrade kit. Please see Appendix D.1 if you are upgrading a PS-4A, PS-4C, or PS4E. If you are upgrading a PS-MIO, see Appendix D.2. D.1 PS-4A, PS-4C, AND PS-4E The materials you will need to supply are: Phillips-head screwdriver IC DIP extractor or a pair of curved needle-nose pliers 1. IMPORTANT: Remove power by unplugging the AC plug from the AC outlet and DC plug from the POWER receptacle. 2.
The materials you will need to supply are: Flat head screwdriver IC DIP extractor or a pair of curved needle-nose pliers 1. IMPORTANT: Remove power from the printer by positioning the on/off switch to the "0" (off) position and removing the AC plug from the AC outlet. 2. Disconnect the network cable from the print server and remove the unit from the printer by first loosening the 2 thumbscrews located on the front panel with the flat head screwdriver.
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APPENDIX F INDEX 10BASE-T 1, 3-6, 10, 23, 24, 26, 88, 101 10BASE2 1, 3-5, 10, 12, 23-25, 101 4-wire cabling 96, 97 8-wire cabling 93, 96 802.
C Cabling 2, 3, 10, 12, 23, 26-31, 87, 92, 93, 96-98 CAPTURE 1, 6, 11, 34, 67, 102 CCITT 5 Change printer configuration 51 Change the current file server 41, 44-46, 49-51, 55, 58, 60, 61 Clear to send 30 Client Support 52, 56 [ Config ] 46, 51, 66, 78 Configuration 2, 1, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 19, 22, 32, 33, 35, 36, 48, 51-56, 58, 62, 68, 81, 83, 85, 86, 90, 102 [ Configure Port ] 52-54 Configure printer 66 Connection 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 22, 25-27, 30, 35, 58, 66, 70, 72, 73-78, 81-88, 94, 95, 99-101 Connectors 5,
E EIA-232 serial interface 15, 29 EIA-422 serial interface 2, 15, 16, 29 EPROM upgrade 103 Ethernet II 5, 24 External power 12, 14, 30, 96 F Factory Default Configuration 22 Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interface Statement 91 File server 1, 13, 24, 34-36, 38-52, 55, 56, 58-61, 63-66, 78, 101 File Servers/Queues 67 [File Servers/Queues] 52, 55 G,H General information 1, 35 Handshake in 30 Handshaking 5, 7, 8, 22, 53, 68, 69, 78, 94, 95 Hang up string 81 Hardware mode 30, 94 HSI 5, 30,
Installation 2, 10-12, 15, 17, 19-21, 29, 32, 34, 35, 65, 67, 91 J,K,L LaserJet 4 10, 20, 21 LaserJet IIISi 10, 17, 18 LaserShare 1, 3, 1, 10, 11, 19-21 LED 6, 14, 26, 88, 101, 103 Line delay 35, 54, 102 Log out of additional file servers 39 Logged servers 39, 65 Login 1, 39, 63, 65 Logout 39 Loopback mode 72-74 M Manual mode 9, 62 MCLOSE 13, 14, 70, 71, 73, 99 Mechanical layouts 105 Medium Access Unit 27 MIO Slot 1, 6, 10, 12, 21, 104 Modem 2-4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 22, 30, 34, 40, 51-54, 58, 59, 67, 70-83,
N,O,P NetWare 2, 3, 1-6, 9, 12, 24, 32, 34, 53, 65, 67 Network interface 1, 5, 10, 23 Network port 5, 7, 9, 23, 25, 26 [ Next Printer ] 53, 57 NLM 1 Nmbr of rings 7, 8, 22, 79, 80, 82 Novell 2, 3, 1-4, 9, 11-13, 32, 35, 63, 69 NPRINT 1, 6, 11, 34, 67, 102 Operation mode 7, 9, 13, 22, 35, 62, 64, 66 [ Oprs ] 41, 44, 46, 49 Parallel cabling 98 Parallel printer interface 31 Parallel printers 2, 54, 92 Parity 7, 8, 22, 53, 68, 69 PCONSOLE 1-4, 6, 11-14, 23, 25-27, 30, 32-35, 39, 41, 46, 52, 63, 65, 67, 101, 102
Q,R [ Queue Service Intv ] 62 Receive data 30 Remove a printer 51 [ Rename PrintServer ] 61 Repacking for shipping 89 Reset 9, 11, 22, 60, 61, 63, 64, 69, 79, 102 Returns to the factory 89 RJ-11 1, 23, 27-30, 96 RJ-45 5, 10, 26, 29, 30, 92, 94-96, 101 S Serial cabling 96 Serial interface selection 15, 16 Serial number 60, 90 Serial peripheral interface 29 [ Servers ] 41 Shielded twisted pair cabling 26 Signal ground 30 SNAP 5, 24 Software 2, 4, 8, 9, 11-14, 23, 25-27, 30, 32, 34, 35, 65, 70, 71, 72-74, 78,
T T-Connector 12, 25 Technical support 11, 12, 89, 90 Terminal mode 72 Timeout 7, 8, 22, 87, 100 Token Ring 1, 5, 10, 27, 28 Tran-x 2, 10, 15, 29, 30, 92, 94-97 Transmit data 30 Troubleshooting 34, 67, 72, 74, 101 TSR 4 U,V Unpacking 12 [Update Mode Change] 61, 62 [ Users ] 41, 45, 46, 50 UTP 5, 23, 26-28 VAP 1 View print server information 59 Virtual circuit 4, 7, 8, 13, 22, 35, 58, 66 W Warranty 6, 89 Weight 6 Wkstn init string 7, 8, 22, 79, 81 Word size 11 Workstation advertising 85 Workstation ID 7, 2
OTHER BAYTECH PRODUCTS Print Master 700 Series printer controllers are made in several different configurations satisfying various interface requirements. Each unit allows computers to share, select and/or contend for printers easily and economically, without switching cables. The internal buffering system allows simultaneous, high-speed input from all connected computers and output to all printers. Models come in six, eight, and ten port sizes.
LaserShare is an intelligent printer controller that allows up to four or eight computers to send data to a single HP LaserJet Series II, IID, III, IIID, Brother HL8e* and HL8v*, or Wang LDP8 laser printer. LaserShare MIO installs into the HP LaserJet Series IIISi, Series 4, and Series 4SI and will support serial speeds up to 460K bps. LaserShare connects directly into the optional I/O or MIO slot of the laser printer. Power is taken directly from the laser printer so there is no need for a power cord.
TRAN-X high speed parallel/serial converter products allow you to extend parallel cables to 1000+ feet and allow your network server, graphics workstation, or PC to send/receive data at speeds up to 46,000 characters per second. You can use the Tran-x Series with BayTech Model 24SII, LaserShare, or network print servers for the fastest long distance peripheral sharing solution available anywhere. Modular cabling provides simplicity in connections between remote devices.
network. The M16/M8 is adaptable to a variety of applications by using various data acquisition modules which include 16SI/8DI, 12 Bit A/D Converter, 8 Channel Control Relay, 16 Channel Optical Isolated Input, 16 Channel Switched Input, EIA-232/422 4 serial I/O ports, or EIA 485/422 4 serial I/O ports. System configuration and comprehensive data collection functions are provided through module configuration menus.
advantageous features, such as MNP Class 5 data compression, which enables data transmission at speeds to 4800 bps and, MNP Classes 2 - 4 error correction. A wide selection of userprogrammable features allows you to customize the modem to your own individual application.
EIA-422 and Current Loop ports are optionally available. If you have questions concerning any of BayTech's products, please feel free to call a BayTech Applications Engineer at either (800)523-2702 or (601)467-8231.
