Print Server IF1-ET01 User's Manual
Contents Read before using !.................................................................................................3 Safety Instructions.................................................................................................4 1 Introduction....................................................................................................5 1-1 1-2 2 Preparing the Print Server.............................................................................
Read before using ! Be sure to read this manual carefully before using the product. After you read it, store it in a safe place so that you can reread it when necessary. Contents of this manual may be changed without notice. Reproducing and/or copying the contents of this manual by any means without permission is prohibited. We will not be responsible for any adverse occurrence that results from the use of this manual, regardless if it contains omissions, errors/misprints, etc.
Safety Instructions − which must be strictly observed ! − Before handling the product (removing from packaging, etc.), discharge static electricity by touching metal, etc. Do not spill liquid onto the device. Do not place the device in a humid place. Do not step on, or subject the network cable connected to the device to rough treatment. Do not connect a telephone line to the RJ45 connector on the device. Be sure to connect the STP cable (category 5 or higher).
Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing our CITIZEN Print Server. This print server is compatible with the Line Thermal Printer CT-S801 series and the CT-S601 series, etc. Connecting the device to a printer enables you to relay data between a network of multiple computers and the printer. In addition, the computers and printer will be able to communicate with each other: the operational status of the printer, print settings, etc. can be checked from the computers.
1 Introduction 1-2 Part Names and Functions Printer interface connector Operation panel Operation panel 1 5 10/100BASE 2 3 4 1 RJ45 connector (compatible with 10Base-T/100Base-TX) Connects network cable to device. *1 2 Network transmission speed indicator Shows network communication speed with steady / blinking green light. *1 3 Network status indicator Shows network connection status (“disconnected,” “receiving data,” etc.) with yellow light.
2 Preparing the Print Server 2-1 Connecting to the Printer If the main unit of the print server is already installed in the printer, proceed to 2-2, Connecting to the Network (p.9). CAUTION • To install the print server, please contact your Citizen Systems dealer or service person. • Do not pull the print server out of the printer and re-install it. This could cause malfunctioning. Preparing the printer 1) Turn off the printer. 2) Remove the power cord from the printer.
2 Preparing the Print Server Connecting the device to the printer 4) Insert the device into the interface slot of the printer. Interface slot 10 /10 5) 0B AS E Connect the device's interface connector to the interface connector inside the printer. 10 /10 6) 0B AS E Fix the device in place with screws.
2 Preparing the Print Server 2-2 Connecting to the Network Connecting the network cable 1) RJ45 connector Connect the network cable to the device's RJ45 connector. 10 /10 0B AS E Network cable 2) Connect the power cord to the printer. Power connector Cable connector AC adapter AC power cord [DC power supply type] Setting the IP address Set the IP address for the printer in order to connect it to the network. 3) Turn on the printer.
3 Preparing the Computer 3-1 Installing the Software The TCP/IP port driver (CITIZEN TCP/IP Port) can be easily installed using the installer. The installer is included in the same CD-ROM as this manual. CAUTION To use this software, a compatible printer driver needs to be installed. Before or after installing this software, install the printer driver (Version 2.00 or later) for line thermal printers.
3 Preparing the Computer 4) After thoroughly reviewing the License Agreement, select “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and click “Next.” 5) The software installation will start. 6) The “CITIZEN TCP/IP Port” screen will appear. Enter the “Port Name,” “IP address,” and “Communication Timeout.” 1 Port Name 2 Host Name or IP When you enter the IP address (e.g., 192.168.128.210) in “Port Name,” the same IP address will be automatically entered in “Host Name or IP.
3 Preparing the Computer 7) When setup is completed, click “OK.” 8) Click “Finish” to complete installation. 9) Open the properties screen for the CT-S801 printer. Open the “Ports” tab and confirm that the CITIZEN TCP/IP Port has been added with the Port Name that has been set. Software installation is now complete.
3 Preparing the Computer 3-2 Changing Settings After you install the TCP/IP port driver, changing the IP address or other settings are to be done on the “CITIZEN TCP/IP Port” screen. To get to the “CITIZEN TCP/IP Port” screen, go to the “printer properties” screen or access it from the “start” menu. 1) On the “printer properties” screen, open the “Ports” tab and select “Configure Port…” The “CITIZEN TCP/IP Port” screen will appear.
4 Basic Operations of the Print Server 4-1 Using the Panel Button The panel button on the operation panel is used to operate the device. You can use it to print settings information and restore factory default settings. Panel button 10/100BASE Launching the print server Turn on the printer. The device will be launched together with the printer. Printing the settings information Press the panel button. See 6-1, Printing Print Server Configuration (p.22) for details.
4 Basic Operations of the Print Server 4-2 LED Functions The following charts show what each LED indicator indicates.
5 Using the Print Server Home Page Using a Web browser, you can go to the print server homepage to check or change the settings of the device, or to check the operational status of the printer. Accessing the print server homepage 1) Launch your browser and go to the URL of the print server homepage. For the URL, enter the IP address assigned to the printer. (For example, if the IP address is “169.254.1.10”, enter “http:// 169.254.1.10”.) 2) The menu page of the print server homepage will appear.
5 Using the Print Server Home Page 5-1 Checking or Changing Print Server Configuration You can check or change the settings of the device under “Print server configuration” page on the print server homepage. Checking the print server configuration On the menu page of the print server homepage, click “Print server configuration.” The “Print server configuration” page will appear.
5 Using the Print Server Home Page Print server setting items Classification Printer information Items Description Change Manufacturer Obtains information from the printer about the manufacturer of the printer to which the device is connected NO Model Obtains information from the printer about the model of the printer to which the device is connected NO Network setting Line speed Line speed Auto-detect (factory default) 10BaseT Half duplex 10BaseT Full duplex 100BaseTX Half duplex 100BaseTX F
5 Using the Print Server Home Page Changing the print server configuration 1) On the menu page of the print server homepage, click “Print server configuration.” The “Print server configuration” page will appear. 2) Click “Edit.” The editing page will appear.
5 Using the Print Server Home Page 3) After changing the settings, click “Register.” The “Please wait” page will appear and the changes will be saved. CAUTION When the operation is complete, the device will restart automatically. When the device is set to automatically obtain the IP address through the DHCP server, the IP address assigned may be different from the previous one.
5 Using the Print Server Home Page 5-2 Checking Operational Status of Printer 1) On the menu page of the print server homepage, click “Printer status.” The “Printer status” page will appear. 2) The operational status of the printer can be checked on “Printer status” of the “Printer status” page. The information is updated every five seconds. “Printer status” display items Items Description Manufacturer Information about the manufacturer of the printer to which the device is connected.
6 Print Server Configuration 6-1 Printing Print Server Configuration Press the panel button to print out the print server configuration. Configuration items that will be printed 1 2 I/F Board Information Print Server:DQ00-01XX Jan 20 2010/14:30:51 Configuration 3 MAC Address : 00 : 01 : 02 : 03 : 04 : 05 Ethernet : Auto ... 1 Title of the printout. 2 Firmware version of the device. Same as noted on the print server homepage. 3 Configuration programmed in the device.
7 Setting IP Address The IP address that is used to connect the printer to the network can be automatically obtained by the DHCP server or It can be manually set. When it leaves the factory, the device is programmed to have the DHCP server automatically obtain the IP address. To change the IP address, enter it manually. IP address when connecting to the network for the first time After the printer is turned on, the device will automatically obtain the IP address from the DHCP server within 60 seconds.
8 Specifications Compatible printers The CT-S801 series and the CT-S601 series, etc (CT-S2000/310/300 and other printers are not compatible) Power supply DC 5V ±5% Power consumption Approx.
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