7106 7206 7010 Print Server Manual
Printer Server Manual for LAN (043941) and WLAN (043942) interfaces of the 7106, 7206 and 7010 series All rights reserved.
Table of Contents 1 Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.1 ... about Your Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.2 ... about the Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1.3 ... about Your Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1.4 ...
6 Device Settings of the Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 6.1 How to Configure the DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 6.2 How to Configure the Device Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 6.3 How to Configure the Language of the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 6.4 How to Adapt the Network Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 6.
11 Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 11.1 How to Create IPsec Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 11.2 How to Use IPsec Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 11.3 How to Define Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 11.4 How to Enable IPsec Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 16.1 Logical Printers (Filters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178 16.2 ThinPrint® (Print Data Compression). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184 16.3 WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 16.4 IPv6 (Printing in IPv6 Networks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information 1 Information What information do you need? This chapter contains information concerning the device and the documentation as well as notes about your safety. You will learn how to benefit from your print server and how to operate the device properly. • ’... about Your Print Server’ Ö 7 • ’... about the Documentation’ Ö 10 • ’... about Your Safety’ Ö 13 • ’... about a Fast Operational Readiness’ Ö 14 1.1 ...
Information • Comprehensive security options: - access protection, - encryption, - authentication via certificates etc. - Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) • Remote administration via email (POP3): - sending of emails to printers, - request of service and status information, - setting of parameters, - printing of attachments, etc.
Information Supported Systems • Windows 95, 98, Me, NT3.x, NT4.x, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 Supported Printing Methods • LPR/LPD Printing, Socket Printing, IPP v1.1 • HTTP/HTTPS Printing • ThinPrint Printing • NetBIOS/SMB Printing Supported Network Protocols • TCP/IP DHCP, BootP, ARP, IPv4, IPv6, IPv6/FTP, IPv6/FTPs, IPv6/TFTP, IPv6/HTTP-HTTPs, IPv6/SSL-TLS, IPv6/Raw TCP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, IGMP, FTP, FTPs, TFTP, LDP, HTTP, HTTPs, ZeroConf, DNS, SLP, SNMPv1, SNTP, SMTP, POP3, SSL/TLS, IPPv1.0, IPPv1.
Information 1.2 The print server documentation consists of the following documents: PD F Pr in t PD ed F PD F Structure of the Documentation ... about the Documentation User Manual Detailed description of the print server installation, configuration, and administration Installation Guide for Wireless LAN Quick Installation Guide install WLAN Information about how to achieve a fast operational readiness of the print server.
Information Scope and Content This documentation describes a variety of print server models. This means that features will be described that may not be applicable to your print server. Information about the features of your print server can be found in the data sheet of your print server model. Your print server offers a variety of administration methods; see: Ö 24. The administration via the PRINTSERVER Homepage and the PRINTSERVER-NetTool is described in a complete and detailed way.
Information Symbols and Conventions A variety of symbols are used within this document. Their meaning is listed in the following table: Table 1: Symbols and Conventions used in the Documentation Symbol / Convention Description Warning A warning contains important information that must be heeded. Non-observance may lead to malfunctions. Note Proceed as follows: 1. Mark ... The ‘hand’ symbol marks the beginning of instructions. Individual instructions are set in italics.
Information 1.3 ... about Your Safety Read and observe all safety regulations and warnings found in the documentation, on the device and on the packaging. This will avoid potential misuse and prevent damages to people and devices. The manufacturer will not accept any liability for personal injuries, property damages and consequential damages resulting from the non-observance of the mentioned safety regulations and warnings. Non-observance will result in the warranty claims becoming void.
Information 1.4 ... about a Fast Operational Readiness In order to install your print server, you will need various data and parameters. This section provides the necessary information that you need to operate your print server. 1. 2. 3. 4. ª Print Server User Manual Proceed as follows: Read and observe the security regulations in order to avoid damages to people and devices; see: Ö 13. Carry out the hardware installation.
Saving the IP Address in the Print Server 2 Saving the IP Address in the Print Server Why IP Addresses? TCP/IP network protocols require the storing of the IP address in the print server so that the device can be addressed within the network. This chapter describes the various methods of IP address assignments. An IP address is used to address network devices in an IP network. The address is required for sending and receiving data in an network.
Saving the IP Address in the Print Server The different methods for the assignment of the IP address (automatically and manually) are described in the following. Automatic Methods of IP Address Assignments • ’... via ZeroConf’ Ö 16 • ’... via BOOTP’ Ö 17 • ’... via DHCP’ Ö 18 • ’... via Auto Configuration (IPv6 Standard)’ Ö 20 Manual Methods of IP Address Assignments • ’... via the IP Wizard (PRINTSERVER-NetTool)’ Ö 21 • ’... via ARP/PING’ Ö 22 2.
Saving the IP Address in the Print Server What Happens When the Print Server is Turned on? The print server repeats the same procedure (see ZeroConf) for the service name. The service name consists of the default print server name and the name of the connected printer. The print server will then start the printing process and an HTTP service and advertises both services in the network. The print server is now visible in the network and the printing process can begin.
Saving the IP Address in the Print Server 2.3 ... via DHCP The print server supports DHCP, which means that the IP address of the print server can be assigned dynamically via a DHCP server. In networks with DHCP servers, the dynamic name registration is done by DNS servers, which can be dynamically configured by the DHCP server. Most systems additionally use a WINS server, which answers name enquires that the DNS server cannot handle. The print server does not support DHCPv6.
Saving the IP Address in the Print Server What Happens When Printing? During the installation of the print server, its host name is displayed on the monitor of the computer intended for printing. In order for you to be able to assign the host name to the IP address, the computer asks the DNS server for the IP address of the print server. If the DNS server cannot answer this request, it forwards the request to the WINS server.
Saving the IP Address in the Print Server 2.4 ... via Auto Configuration (IPv6 Standard) The print server can have an IPv4 address and several IPv6 addresses at the same time. The IPv6 standard is used to automatically assign IP addresses in IPv6 networks. When connected to an IPv6 network, the print server will automatically obtain an additional link-local IPv6 address. What Happens When the Print Server is Turned on? The IPv6 standard uses the following mechanism to assign IP addresses automatically.
Saving the IP Address in the Print Server 2.5 ... via the IP Wizard (PRINTSERVER-NetTool) The IP Wizard of the PRINTSERVER-NetTool helps you to configure the TCP/IP parameters, e.g. the IP address. You can easily enter the desired IP address and save it in the print server using the IP Wizard. Requirements ; The PRINTSERVER-NetTool is installed on the client; see: Ö 27. ; The network scan via Multicast has been enabled in the PRINTSERVER-NetTool; see: Ö 32.
Saving the IP Address in the Print Server 2.6 ARP Table ... via ARP/PING The assignment of the IP address to the hardware address can be done via the ARP table. The ARP table is an internal system file in which the assignment is temporarily saved (about 15 min). This table is administered by the ARP protocol. By means of the 'arp' and 'ping' commands, you can save the IP address in the print server.
Saving the IP Address in the Print Server Troubleshooting Print Server User Manual The 'Addition failed' error occurs when you use the 'arp' command. This error informs you that the ARP table is empty and that the new entry cannot be added. This problem occurs with certain operating systems such as all Microsoft Windows versions with the exception of NT 4.0.
Print Server Administration 3 Print Server Administration You can administer and configure the print server in a number of ways. The following chapter gives you an overview of the various administration options. You will get information on when to use these methods and which functions these methods support. What information do you need? • ’... via the PRINTSERVER Homepage’ Ö 24 • ’... via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool’ Ö 27 • ’... via the FTP/FTPS Connection’ Ö 34 • ’...
Print Server Administration Starting the PRINTSERVER Homepage Proceed as follows: 1. Open your browser. 2. Enter the IP address of the print server as the URL. ª The PRINTSERVER Homepage - Home appears. Fig. 2: PRINTSERVER Homepage - Home The appearance of the PRINTSERVER Homepage depends on the print server model and software version. If the PRINTSERVER Homepage is not displayed, check the proxy settings of your browser.
Print Server Administration Structure of the PRINTSERVER Homepage The available menu items are located in the navigation bar (left hand). After selecting a menu item (simple mouse click), the corresponding page with its content is displayed. You can set the language of the PRINTSERVER Homepage via General – Home. Simply select the relevant flag. All other menu items refer to the configuration of the print server and are described in this manual.
Print Server Administration 3.2 ... via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool The software PRINTSERVER-NetTool has been developed for the administration of network devices. Depending on the network device you can configure various features via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Information about the device functions can be found in the relevant chapters in this documentation. The PRINTSERVER-NetTool has been designed for use in Windows networks.
Print Server Administration Windows The installation file is available as ’*.exe’ for Windows systems. 1. 2. 3. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool installation file. Select the desired language. Follow the installation routine. The PRINTSERVER-NetTool is installed on the system. To start the program, double-click the PRINTSERVER-NetTool icon. The icon is found on the desktop and the Windows start menu.
Print Server Administration Structure of the PRINTSERVER-NetTool After the program start you will see the main dialog with the following elements. The dialog may vary, depending on which elements you have chosen to be shown or hidden. Menu bar Filter for the print server list Toolbar Print Server List Log window Fig. 3: PRINTSERVER-NetTool - Main Dialog The functions of the program elements will be described in the following.
Print Server Administration Toolbar A toolbar with various commands is available in the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. The toolbar can either be shown or hidden. Select Extras – Show Toolbar from the menu bar. Table 2: Description of the Toolbar Icons Icon Name Description Properties This opens the 'Properties' dialog.* Change password This opens the 'Change password' dialog.* Installation Starts a Wizard. A wizard helps you to configure certain parameters. Restart This opens the 'Restart' dialog.
Print Server Administration Print Server List All connected devices are shown in a list in the right-hand section of the main dialog of the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. This section is referred to as the print server list. Icons indicate the status or the kind of network device. Devices that are not available in the network appear dimmed. The print server list is divided into columns that contain information about the device, the version, etc. You can adapt the information according to your needs.
Print Server Administration Search Parameters for the Network Scan The PRINTSERVER-NetTool searches the network for existing print servers and displays them in the print server list. The following search options can be selected for the network scan: • Searching via multicast requests (TCP/IP) • Searching within defined IP ranges (TCP/IP) The default setting is multicast search in local networks.
Print Server Administration Configuring Print Server Parameters The PRINTSERVER-NetTool offers three methods to configure the parameters of network devices. Configuration via the 'Properties' Dialog Many network devices offer the 'Properties' dialog where you can display and edit the individual configuration parameters of the device. Double-click the print server in the print server list to start the dialog.
Print Server Administration 3.3 ... via the FTP/FTPS Connection FTP The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows the exchange of data between the print server and an FTP client in TCP/IP networks. FTP over SSL The print server also supports FTPS (FTP over SSL) for a safe data interchange between the print server and the client. FTPS is an encrypted procedure for file transfers. The encryption of the control channel and the data channel is done via the SSL or TLS authentication. We recommend using SSL.
Print Server Administration 2. Open an FTP connection to the print server: Syntax: ftp Example: ftp 192.168.0.123 3. Enter an arbitrary user name. 4. Enter the print server password or press ENTER if no password has been assigned. 5. Transfer the 'parameters' file from the print server to your local computer: get parameters 6. Edit the file using a text editor. The syntax and values can be obtained from the parameter list; see: Ö 209. 7.
Print Server Administration 3.5 ... via Email (Remote Management) You can administer the print server via email and thus via any computer with Internet access. Functionalities An email allows you to • send print server information • print emails and attachments • perform an update on the print server or • define print server parameters. Requirements ; In order to receive emails, the print server must be set up as user with its own email address on a POP3 server.
Print Server Administration Syntax and Format of an Instruction Note the following syntax for instructions in the subject line: cmd: [] [ack] [] The following commands are supported: Commands Option Description [] get statuspage get servicepage get parameters get jobhistory get pagecounter sends the status page of the print server sends the service page of the print server sends the parameter list of the print server sends the Job History sends the number of printed
Print Server Administration The following applies for the commands: • not case-sensitive • one or more space characters are allowed • max. length is 128 byte Must be in ASCII format. Emails are printed in ASCII format. HTML or Rich Text formats are not supported. For a perfect text output of your emails and attachments, make sure that the text encoding of the printer corresponds to that of the email client.
Print Server Administration Example 1 This email causes the print server to send the parameter list to the sender of the email. Email address of the print server as configured on the POP3 server. Command Fig. 4: Administration via Email – Example 1 Example 2 This email causes the printer that is connected to the port LPT2 or USB2 of the print server to print the attachment of the email. The sender also receives an acknowledgment of receipt by the print server.
Print Server Installation 4 Print Server Installation Depending on the selected printing method, the print server can be integrated into various systems and networks. This chapter presents various printing methods and describes several installation procedures. Depending on your printing requirements and your network environment, there are various installation methods.
Print Server Installation The table shows the installation procedures that are described in this document. Select the installation procedure that meets your requirements and follow the information reference. System Printing Method Windows (95/98/Me/NT 4.
Print Server Installation 4.1 Installation in Windows Systems Depending on the selected printing method, the print server can be imbedded into Windows systems. This section presents various printing methods and describes several installation procedures. Overview of Printing Methods • The LPD protocol is used for printing in Windows NT 4.0 and NT 3.51 systems. The LPD protocol is a special protocol used for print data.
Print Server Installation Requirements ; The print server is connected to the network and the printer. ; The print server and the printer are turned on. ; The print server is known to the network via its IP address; see: Ö 15. Procedure Follow the instructions if you want to prepare the print server for socket printing in Windows systems.
Print Server Installation Installing the Print Server using the PRINTSERVER Printer Wizard What is the PRINTSERVER Printer Wizard? The PRINTSERVER Printer Wizard is available for installing the print server in Windows systems. The PRINTSERVER Printer Wizard is a self-extracting program and carries out the following steps: • Installing the PRINTSERVER Print Monitor on the Client • Installing the Printer Driver If you use Windows Me/98/95 or NT4.0 you must install the required printer driver manually.
Print Server Installation Configuring the Printer Port using the PRINTSERVER Print Monitor As far as socket printing is concerned, a printer port must be added to every client intended for printing. This section describes the installation and configuration of TCP/IP and HTTP ports on the client. The PRINTSERVER Print Monitor is available for configuration purposes.
Print Server Installation The following descriptions refer to the configuration in Windows XP. Depending on your Windows system, the menu navigation can vary.
Print Server Installation PRINTSERVER Print Monitor Automatic Installation When the PRINTSERVER Printer Wizard is run (see: Ö 44), the PRINTSERVER Print Monitor will be installed automatically to your system. The automatic installation is only carried out if the PRINTSERVER Printer Wizard was started via the PRINTSERVER LIBRARY CD.
Print Server Installation Fig. 6: Windows - Add Printer Wizard 7. Select 'PRINTSERVER Print Monitor' from the Type of port list. 8. Click Next. ª The PRINTSERVER Print Monitor is started. The dialog TCP/IP Port Configuration appears. If the print server is protected by a password, the password will be demanded; see Ö 81. Fig.
Print Server Installation Starting the PRINTSERVER Print Monitor (Print Object available) The PRINTSERVER Print Monitor is started by adding a new port to the print object. Requirements ; The PRINTSERVER Print Monitor is installed on the client. ; The print object is already available on the client. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Proceed as follows: Click 'Start' > 'Settings' > 'Printers and Faxes'. Select the printer from the list. Select File – Settings from the menu bar. The Properties dialog appears.
Print Server Installation Adding or Editing Printer Ports Add a printer port to the client by means of the PRINTSERVER Print Monitor. What do you want to do? ’Adding a TCP/IP Printer Port’ Ö 50 ’Adding an HTTP Printer Port’ Ö 52 ’Modifying an Existing Printer Port’ Ö 55 Adding a TCP/IP Printer Port Proceed as follows: 1. Start the PRINTSERVER Print Monitor; see: Ö 47. 2. Enter the IP address or the host name of the print server and click Next. The following dialog appears: Fig.
Print Server Installation 4. Select a port number from the list and confirm by clicking Next. The following dialog appears: Different logical printers are addressed via the port number (9100 - 9107). The logical printer defines the printer port to which the print data is sent. This is relevant for print server models with several physical printer ports (COM1, USB1, etc.). Fig. 11: PRINTSERVER Print Monitor - SNMP 5. Tick SNMP monitoring in order to enable the reception of printer status messages. 6.
Print Server Installation Adding an HTTP Printer Port Proceed as follows: 1. Start the PRINTSERVER Print Monitor; see: Ö 47. 2. Enter the IP address or the host name of the print server and click Next. The following dialog appears: Fig. 12: PRINTSERVER Print Monitor – Selecting a Printing Method 3. Tick HTTP printing and click Next. The following dialog appears: Fig. 13: PRINTSERVER Print Monitor - Port Configuration-HTTP 4. Select a logical printer (lp1 - lp8) from the list.
Print Server Installation 6. Select Authentication, if necessary; see: ’Encrypted Socket Printing with Certificate Validation (Windows)’ Ö 85. 7. Click Next. The following dialog appears: Fig. 14: PRINTSERVER Print Monitor - SNMP 8. Tick SNMP monitoring in order to enable the reception of printer status messages. 9. Enter the following into the 'Community' box: If there is a write protection on the print server (see Ö 81), you must enter the password.
Print Server Installation 11. You can print via a proxy server. If necessary, tick Use proxy and enter the IP address and the port number of the proxy server. 12. Click Next. The dialog that appears contains all entries. 13. Check your entries and click Finish. ª The configuration is saved and the HTTP printer port is added to the client.
Print Server Installation Modifying an Existing Printer Port You can modify the settings of a printer port. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ª Proceed as follows: Click 'Start' > 'Settings' > 'Printers and Faxes'. Select the printer from the list. Select File – Settings from the menu bar. The Properties dialog appears. Select the Ports tab. Select the port from the list. Click Configure. The dialog TCP/IP Port Configuration appears. Configure the parameters; see: Table 3 Ö 55. Click OK to confirm.
Print Server Status Information 5 Print Server Status Information What information do you need? The print server can display status information. This chapter describes which status information is available and how to display and read this information.
Print Server Status Information 5.1 How to Display Status Information Print server status information can be displayed in many ways. What do you want to do? ’Displaying Status Information via the PRINTSERVER Homepage’ Ö 57 ’Displaying Status Information via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool’ Ö 57 Displaying Status Information via the PRINTSERVER Homepage Proceed as follows: 1. Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. 2. Select the desired menu item from the navigation bar in the Status category.
Print Server Status Information 5.2 Which Status Information Is Available? This section gives an overview of the print server status information. Depending on the features supported by the print server model, different status information can be available. General Status The General page shows status information, such as the name of the print server, the hardware address, the serial and version numbers, network type etc.
Print Server Status Information IPv6 Status The IPv6 page shows assigned IPv6 addresses. The print server obtains IPv6 addresses if it is connected to a network that supports IPv6. (Only available via PRINTSERVER Homepage.) IPsec Status The IPsec page shows the entries of the Internet Protocol Security in the Security Association Database (SAD) and the Security Policy Database (SPD). The 'raccon' logging information is also displayed.
Print Server Status Information 5.3 How to Print a Status Page You can print status pages. The print server status page contains all important basic information, such as the print server model, IP address, etc. Before a status page can be printed, you need to define the data format of the status page. The data formats ASCII, DATAMAX (label printer), and Citizen-Z (label printer) are available. The preset 'Auto mode' automatically uses the appropriate data format.
Print Server Status Information Printing the Status Page via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Select a print server from the print server list. Select Actions – Print Status Page… from the menu bar. (Depending on the print server model, you may be asked to specify the printer port. Select the printer port and confirm by clicking Next.) Click Finish. The status page is printed.
Print Server Status Information Printing the Status Page via the Status Button Using the status button of the print server operating panel, you can print a status page. Proceed as follows: 1. Press the status button for a short time. ª The status page is printed. 5.4 How to Determine the Print Server Status using the LEDs Each print server has three LEDs. The LEDs of the print server give you information about the three different statuses of the print server.
Print Server Status Information Print Server in Normal Mode When the print server is in normal mode, the LEDs tell you the following: Status LED Link LED Activity LED The status LED indicates that the print server is operational. To determine whether the print server is operational, the print server must have received at least one data packet. When the print server is in normal mode, the status LED is permanently lit.
Print Server Status Information Fig. 16: PRINTSERVER-NetTool – Print Server in BIOS Mode Troubleshooting The software must be loaded on the print server so that the print server can switch from the BIOS mode to the normal mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ª Print Server User Manual Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Select the print server from the print server list. (You will find the print server under 'BIOS Mode’.) Select Installation – IP Wizard from the menu bar. The IP Wizard is started.
Device Settings of the Print Server 6 Device Settings of the Print Server What information do you need? You can configure the device time, the device language, DNS, etc. on the print server. This chapter describes the device settings. You will learn how to do a restart and define a description.
Device Settings of the Print Server Configuring DNS via the PRINTSERVER Homepage 1. 2. 3. 4. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Configuration – DNS. Configure the DNS parameters; see: Table 4 Ö 66. Click Save to confirm. The settings are saved. Configuring DNS via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Double-click the print server in the print server list. The Properties dialog appears.
Device Settings of the Print Server 6.2 How to Configure the Device Time You can set the time of the print server via a time server (SNTP server) in the network. A time server is a computer networking device that reads the actual time from a reference clock and distributes this information to its clients. The time server is defined via the IP address or the domain name. Benefits and Purpose If the time server is activated, all print jobs that are handled by the print server will get a time stamp.
Device Settings of the Print Server 5. Select the code for your local time zone from the Time zone list. 6. Click Save to confirm. ª The settings are saved. Configuring the Device Time via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ª Print Server User Manual Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Double-click the print server in the print server list. The Properties dialog appears. Select Configuration – Time from the navigation bar. Tick SNTP.
Device Settings of the Print Server 6.3 How to Configure the Language of the Device You can define the language of the print server. The language of the device is displayed on the PRINTSERVER Homepage and in the status information (e.g. the status page).
Device Settings of the Print Server Configuring the Device Language via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool The setting has no effect on the language of the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ª Print Server User Manual Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Double-click the print server in the print server list. The Properties dialog appears. Select Configuration – General from the navigation bar. Select the desired language from the Print server language list. Click OK to confirm.
Device Settings of the Print Server 6.4 How to Adapt the Network Speed Three modes of transmission between two equal nodes provide for network communication: simplex, half duplex, and duplex. Duplex Mode The print server is able to recognize the duplex mode used in a ether network and to adapt to it automatically. This happens via autonegotiation (also: autosensing).
Device Settings of the Print Server 2. Double-click the print server in the print server list. The Properties dialog appears. 3. Select Configuration – General from the navigation bar. 4. Select the desired setting from the Ethernet settings list. 5. Click OK to confirm. ª The setting is saved.
Device Settings of the Print Server 6.5 How to Determine a Description You can assign freely definable descriptions to the print server or printer. This gives you a better overview of the devices available in the network. What do you want to do? ’Determining Descriptions via the PRINTSERVER Homepage’ Ö 73 ’Determining Descriptions via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool’ Ö 73 Determining Descriptions via the PRINTSERVER Homepage 1. 2. 3. 4. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage.
Print Server Port Settings 7 Print Server Port Settings This chapter explains how you can improve the interaction between printer and print server by choosing the right port settings. Feasible port settings depend on your print server model. In the case of print servers with several ports, you can configure the parameters for each port individually.
Print Server Port Settings 7.1 How to Enable the ECP Mode The ECP (Enhanced Capability Port) mode can be used for quick and compressed data transfer. Data compression using the RLE method (Run Length Encoding) leads to compression rates of up to 64:1. This ECP mode is only available for external print server models.
Print Server Port Settings 7.2 How to Enable the Fast Mode The fast mode can be used to increase the speed. With older printer models, it is recommended to disable the fast mode. This fast mode is only available for external print server models. What do you want to do? ’Enabling the Fast Mode via the PRINTSERVER Homepage’ Ö 76 ’Enabling the Fast Mode via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool’ Ö 76 Requirements ; The ECP mode must be disabled; see: Ö 75. Enabling the Fast Mode via the PRINTSERVER Homepage 1. 2.
Print Server Port Settings 7.3 How to Define the Communication Mode You can define the communication mode between the print server and the printer via the 'Port Mode'. The ’Port mode’ is only available for external print server models with USB, Centronics, or serial interface. The following communication modes are available: • Unidirectional: for unidirectional communication • Bidirectional: for bidirectional communication with advanced options for acknowledgment and diagnostics.
Print Server Port Settings 2. Double-click the print server in the print server list. The Properties dialog appears. 3. Select Configuration – Printer Port. 4. Select the desired mode from the Port mode list. 5. Click OK to confirm. ª The setting is saved. 7.4 How to Configure COM1 Port Settings In the case of print server models with COM1 port, you can adapt the COM1 interface to your individual needs.
Print Server Port Settings 4. Select the desired settings from the COM1 list boxes; see: Table 5 Ö 79. 5. Click OK to confirm. ª The setting is saved. Table 5: COM1 Parameters Print Server User Manual Parameters Description Baud rate Specifies the baud rate for data transfer. Parity Specifies the parity bit for the detection of incorrectly transmitted bit sequences (parity check).
Print Server Security 8 Print Server Security A number of security mechanisms are available to ensure optimum security for the print server. This chapter describes how to make use of these security mechanisms.
Print Server Security 8.1 How to Define a Password for the Print Server (Read/Write Protection) Write Protection A password can protect the print server against unauthorized parameter modifications. If a password was set, you must enter the password before you can save the changes to the parameters. This means that changes to the parameters can only be made using a valid password. Read Protection If you do not want your parameters to be displayed, you can set a password at this stage as well.
Print Server Security Defining the Password via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Double-click the print server in the print server list. The Properties dialog appears. Select Configuration – Protection from the navigation bar. Enter a password into the Password box in order to enable the write protection. Tick Access control in order to define the read protection, if required. Click OK to confirm. The settings are saved.
Print Server Security In order to disable the IP sender control you must enter ’*’ into the first IP sender box. Once an IP sender has been defined, all undefined clients lose their authorization to print via the print server. What do you want to do? ’Assigning Authorizations via the PRINTSERVER Homepage’ Ö 83 ’Assigning Authorizations via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool’ Ö 83 Assigning Authorizations via the PRINTSERVER Homepage 1. 2. 3. 4. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage.
Print Server Security 8.3 How to Protect the Print Server against Viruses The print server cannot be attacked directly by viruses. Attacks to open ports (port 80 / HTTP, for example) can have a certain influence on the print server and affect its functions. To prevent attacks to open ports, you can disable the HTTP protocol on the print server; see: ’HTTP’ Ö 167. If you have disabled HTTP, all functions based on this protocol are no longer available.
Print Server Security If you want to encrypt your print data, create a HTTP port using the PRINTSERVER Print Monitor. During the configuration, tick Encrypted printing. For more detailed information about the configuration using the PRINTSERVER Print Monitor; see: ’Configuring the Printer Port using the PRINTSERVER Print Monitor’ Ö 45. Data encryption reduces the data transfer rate of you print server. We therefore recommend configuring an additional port without data encryption.
Print Server Security Requirements ; The PRINTSERVER Print Monitor is installed on the Windows client. ; The required printer driver is installed on the client. ; The Windows operating system contains the components: - Internet Explorer (version 5.01 or later) - Directory Service Client (Dsclient.exe) Procedure Follow the instructions if you want to use encrypted printing with additional certificate validation: Create a HTTP port using the PRINTSERVER Print Monitor.
Print Server Network Authentication 9 Print Server Network Authentication By means of an authentication, a network can be protected against unauthorized access. The print server can participate in various authentication procedures. This chapter describes which procedures are supported and how these procedures are configured on the print server. What is IEEE 802.1x? The IEEE 802.1x standard provides a basic structure for various authentication and key management protocols. IEEE 802.
Print Server Network Authentication 9.1 How to Configure EAP-MD5/LEAP Benefits and Purpose EAP-MD5/LEAP validates the identity of devices or users before they gain access to network resources. You can configure the print server for the EAP-MD5/LEAP network authentication. This makes sure that the print server gets access to protected networks. Basic Functions EAP-MD5 describes a password-based authentication method that uses MD5 hashing algorithms.
Print Server Network Authentication Enabling EAP-MD5/LEAP via the PRINTSERVER Homepage 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Configuration – Protection. Select Authentication. Select EAP-MD5/LEAP from the Authentication list. Enter the user name and the password that are used for the configuration of the print server on the RADIUS server. Click Save to confirm. The settings are saved. Enabling EAP-MD5/LEAP via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Print Server Network Authentication 9.2 How to Configure EAP-TLS Benefits and Purpose EAP-TLS (Transport Layer Security) validates the identity of devices or users before they gain access to network resources. You can configure the print server for the EAP-TLS network authentication. This makes sure that the print server gets access to protected networks. Basic Functions EAP-TLS describes a certificate-based authentication method via a RADIUS server.
Print Server Network Authentication What do you want to do? ’Enabling EAP-TLS via the PRINTSERVER Homepage’ Ö 91 ’Enabling EAP-TLS via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool’ Ö 91 The authentication of print server models with WLAN support is configured via the menu item Configuration - WLAN. Enabling EAP-TLS via the PRINTSERVER Homepage 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Configuration – Protection. Select Authentication. Select EAP-TLS from the Authentication list.
Print Server Network Authentication authentication. This makes sure that the print server gets access to protected networks. Basic Functions EAP-TTLS consists of two phases: • In phase 1, a TLS-encrypted channel between the print server and the RADIUS server will be established. Only the RADIUS server authenticates itself using a certificate that was signed by a CA. This process is also referred to as ’outer authentication’.
Print Server Network Authentication Enabling EAP-TTLS via the PRINTSERVER Homepage 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Configuration – Protection. Select Authentication. Select EAP-TTLS from the Authentication list. Enter the user name and the password that are used for the configuration of the print server on the RADIUS server. Select the settings intended to secure the communication in the TLS channel.
Print Server Network Authentication 9.4 How to Configure PEAP Benefits and Purpose PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) validates the identity of devices or users before they gain access to network resources. You can configure the print server for the PEAP network authentication. This makes sure that the print server gets access to protected networks.
Print Server Network Authentication 4. Select EAP-PEAP from the Authentication list. 5. Enter the user name and the password that are used for the configuration of the print server on the RADIUS server. 6. Select the settings intended to secure the communication in the TLS channel. 7. To make the connection more secure, you can also install the root certificate of the RADIUS server on the print server. 8. Click Save to confirm. ª The settings are saved. Enabling PEAP via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool 1. 2. 3.
Print Server Network Authentication 9.5 How to Configure EAP-FAST Benefits and Purpose EAP-FAST (Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling) validates the identity of devices or users before they gain access to network resources. You can configure the print server for the EAP-FAST network authentication. This makes sure that the print server gets access to protected networks. Basic Functions EAP-FAST uses (as in the case of EAP-TTLS; see Ö 91) a channel in order to protect the data transfer.
Print Server Network Authentication The authentication of print server models with WLAN support is configured via the menu item Configuration - WLAN. Enabling EAP-FAST via the PRINTSERVER Homepage 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Configuration – Protection. Select Authentication. Select EAP-FAST from the Authentication list. Enter the user name and the password that are used for the configuration of the print server on the RADIUS server.
Print Server Certificate Management 10 Print Server Certificate Management The print server has its own certificate management. This chapter explains how certificates are used and when the use of certificates is recommended. What are Certificates? Certificates can be used in TCP/IP-based networks to encrypt data and to authenticate communication partners. Certificates are electronic messages containing a key (public key) and a signature.
Print Server Certificate Management Which Certificates are available? Both self-signed certificates and CA certificates can be used in the print server. The following certificates can be distinguished: Self-signed certificates have a digital signature that has been created by the print server. CA certificates are certificates that have been signed by a certification authority (CA).
Print Server Certificate Management 10.1 How to Create a Self-Signed Certificate When a certificate is created on the print server for the first time, a list of parameters is displayed that are required for the certificate. If a self-signed certificate or a CA certificate has already been saved in the print server, the content of this certificate will be displayed. In this case you have to delete the existing certificate first; see: ’How to Delete Certificates’ Ö 108.
Print Server Certificate Management 7. Click Next. The parameters are listed. 8. Confirm by clicking Next. ª The certificate will be created and installed. This may take a few minutes. Table 6: Parameters for the Creation of Certificates Print Server User Manual Parameters Description Common name Is used to clearly identify the certificate. It is advisable to use the IP address or the host name of the print server to allow a clear assignment of the certificate to the print server.
Print Server Certificate Management 10.2 How to Create a Certificate Request for CA Certificates For using a CA certificate, a certificate request must be created in the print server and sent to the certification authority. The certification authority will then create a CA certificate on the basis of the certificate request. The CA certificate must be in base 64 format. When the CA certificate has been received, it must be saved in the print server.
Print Server Certificate Management 6. Save the request in a text file. 7. Send the text file as certificate request to a certification authority. When the CA certificate has been received, it must be saved in the print server; see: ’How to Save CA Certificates in the Print Server’ Ö 104. Creating a Certificate Request via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool Proceed as follows: 1. Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. 2. Select a print server from the print server list. 3.
Print Server Certificate Management 10.3 How to Save CA Certificates in the Print Server The CA certificate must be in 'base 64' format. What do you want to do? ’Saving CA Certificates via the PRINTSERVER Homepage’ Ö 104 ’Saving CA Certificates via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool’ Ö 104 Saving CA Certificates via the PRINTSERVER Homepage 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Configuration – Certificates. Select Print server certificate. Click Browse.
Print Server Certificate Management 10.4 How to Save PKCS12 Certificates in the Print Server PKCS12 Certificates can be used to store private keys with accompanying public key certificates, protected with a password-based symmetric key. If a self-signed certificate or a CA certificate has already been saved in the print server, the content of this certificate will be displayed. In this case you have to delete the existing certificate first; see: ’How to Delete Certificates’ Ö 108.
Print Server Certificate Management 3. Select Actions – Certificate – Server certificate from the menu bar. The Certificate dialog appears. 4. Tick Load certificate (pkcs12 format). 5. Click Next. 6. Specify the certificate. 7. Enter the password. 8. Click Next. ª The PKCS12 certificate is saved in the print server. This may take a few minutes.
Print Server Certificate Management 10.5 How to Save Root Certificates in the Print Server The print server has got several EAP authentication procedures. If you use EAP-TLS, for example, you must load the root certificate of the authentication server (RADIUS) to the print server. The root certificate must be in base 64 format.
Print Server Certificate Management ª The root certificate is saved in the print server. This may take a few minutes. 10.6 How to Delete Certificates If a self-signed certificate or a CA certificate has been saved in the print server, the content of this certificate will be displayed. If you want to use a different certificate you must first delete the existing certificate.
Print Server Certificate Management 10.7 How to Install Certificates on a Windows Client Why do I need Certificates on the Client? The following cases require a certificate on the client: • If, during the transfer of print data, an encrypted connection between the client and the print server is additionally secured by means of an authentication. • If the administrative access to the Print Server Homepage is protected via SSL (HTTPs). URLs that require an SSL connection start with ’https’.
Print Server Certificate Management 2. Click Continue to this website. A note (Certificate Error) is displayed . Fig. 18: Internet Explorer 3. Click View certificates. The Certificate dialog appears. Fig. 19: Internet Explorer - Certificate 4. Class the certificate as 'trusted' and click Install Certificate. The Certificate Import Wizard is started. 5. Follow the instructions of the Wizard. ª The certificate is installed on the client and is classed as 'trusted'.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) 11 Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) What is IPsec? To defend against the internal threads for the network, the IPsec protocol provides confidentiality, authenticity and integrity for the IP-based network traffic. The print server can participate in various IPsec procedures. This chapter describes which procedures are supported and how these procedures are configured on the print server.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Table 7: Components of an IPsec policy Component Description Filter list A filter list contains one or several filters. A filter is the description of - IP traffic (IP address / IP address range) and - protocols and services that are used. Filter action This is the action to be carried out if a data packet matches the description of a filter.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) How Does an SA Work? When using an SA the tunnel parameters must be defined. When a packet must be sent through a non-existing tunnel (SA), the print server establishes contact with the remote server. In the so-called ’main mode’ the print server sends its suggestions concerning the tunnel parameters. The remote server chooses one suggestion and sends it back.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Fig. 20: IPsec procedure (1) The administrator defines a policy in the SPD via ’setkey’. (2) The kernel refers to the SPD to determine if IPsec can be used for an IP data packet. (3) If a key is required for the IPsec-SA, the kernel will get the key from the SAD. (4) If the SAD has no key, the kernel sends a request to ’racoon’. (5) ’racoon’ uses IKE to exchange keys with the remote server. (6) ’racoon’ writes the key to the SAD.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) What is the Task of the Print Server? The print server offers to ways to implement IPsec policies including SA. • You can create an IPsec policy via the Print Server Homepage. An input mask assists you in defining the rules. • Via the Print Server Homepage you can import IPsec policies as ready-made configuration files (racoon/setkey) to the print server. Only one IPsec policy can be active at a time.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) 11.1 How to Create IPsec Rules This section describes the creation of IPsec rules via the input mask of the Print Server Homepage. Rule Structure IPsec rules are composed of filters and actions. Filter A filter must be defined to check the data traffic. The filter consists of the following elements: • Local IP address The local IP address corresponds to the IP address of the print server.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) SA If an IP data packet is forwarded via a ’Security Association’ you must specify the SA parameters via an SA template. An SA template contains information about the authentication and the key exchange. To exchange keys, parameters have been specified in the IKE template. Rules and Priority The priority of the rules is defined according to the following criteria.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Examples Example 1 Target: Each participant in the company is allowed to print via the printer ’x’ without any restrictions. - Due to large print volumes the ’Sales’ department is to be excluded. - Due to sensitive customer data the ’Support’ department will only be allowed to print via IPsec. The SA template ’Level 1’ will be used for this purpose.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Example 2 Target: No participant in the company is allowed to print via the printer ’y’. - The ’Sales’ and ’Support’ departments will be allowed to print. - Due to sensitive data the Sales Manager is supposed to print via IPsec. The SA template ’Level 1’ will be used for this purpose. - The printer will be configured via IPsec by the ’Support’ department only. The SA template ’Level 2’ will be used for this purpose.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Creating IPsec Rules IP data packets can be filtered by address and log information and be assigned to an action. The assignment of filters and filter actions is done via rules. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Configuration – IPsec. Select Edit rules. Define the filters. To do this, mark the templates to be used in the ’Address filter’ and ’Service filter’ lists. Mark the filter action to be used in the ’Action’ list.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Please use static IP addresses only. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Configuration – IPsec. Select Edit rules. Select Edit address templates. Specify the address template; see: Table 8 Ö 121. Click Save to confirm. The settings are saved. Table 8: Address Template Parameters Parameter Description Name Name of the address template. You can enter a maximum of 18 characters.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Defining Service Templates A service includes the protocol to be used and its port. Network activities based on this protocol can be added to the IPsec rule by means of a service template. Several services can be combined in a service template. The Service-Template ’All services’ has been implemented by default. You can specify another 3 templates, if required. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Configuration – IPsec.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Defining SA Templates An SA template contains information about the authentication as well as the key exchange between the print server and the remote server. You can create a maximum of 4 SA templates. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Configuration – IPsec. Select Edit rules. Select Edit SA templates. Specify the SA template; see: Table 10 Ö 123. Click Save to confirm. The settings are saved.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Defining IKE Templates The IKE template contains the parameters to be used for the automatic key exchange. The ’IKE Default’ template has been implemented by default. You can specify another 3 templates, if required. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Configuration – IPsec. Select Edit rules. Select Edit SA templates. Select Edit IKE templates. Specify the IKE template; see: Table 11 Ö 124. Click Save to confirm.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Parameter Description Hash algorithm Specifies the Hash algorithm to be used during the negotiation. IKE SA lifetime Specifies the duration of the IKE connection in seconds. When the IKE SA lifetime expires, a re-authentication is required. (optional) (min. 600 sec / max. 4294967295 sec) - Phase 2 IKE phase 2 negotiates the encryption and integrity parameters used to secure the data packet to be transferred.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) 11.2 How to Use IPsec Configuration Files In order to prepare the print server for the IPsec procedure you must use the following configuration files for the configuration of SPD and SAD. • ’setkey.conf’ to change, add, or delete entries in SPD and SAD. • ’racoon.conf’ to configure the IKE daemon ’racoon’ for the automatic key exchange.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Creating IPsec Configuration Files When creating the configuration file ’racoon.conf’ you must specify the reference to the print server certificates as follows: Example path certificate "/flash"; remote 192.168.0.1 { exchange_mode main; certificate_type x509 "cert.pem" "pkey.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Importing IPsec Configuration Files You must load the files in the print server so that the values of configuration files ’setkey.conf’ or ’racoon.conf’ can be applied. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Configuration – IPsec. Select Load files. Click Browse. Select the configuration file. Click Load. Click Save to confirm. The settings of the configuration file will be saved.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) 11.3 How to Define Exceptions Network activities based on the protocols SLP, DHCP, FTP, and NetBIOS can be excluded from the filtering by the IPsec policy. This ensures that specified network activities are permanently allowed and are not blocked by IPsec. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Configuration – IPsec. Select Edit rules. Enable the relevant protocols under ’IPsec exceptions’. Click Save to confirm.
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) 11.4 How to Enable IPsec Policies After you have created IPsec policies via input mask or via configuration files and implemented them on the print server, you can enable a policy. Test Mode We recommend using the test mode to access the device in case of a misconfiguration. In the test mode, IPsec remains active until the hard reboot of the device. IPsec is disabled after the hard reboot. The ’test mode’ option is activated by default.
Printer Status and Printer Messages 12 Printer Status and Printer Messages What information do you need? The print server can receive information and messages from connected printers and provide these messages/information in various forms. This chapter describes how to display and receive information. • ’How to Display the Printer Status’ Ö 131 • ’How to Get Printer Messages via Email’ Ö 134 • ’How to Get Printer Messages via SNMP Traps’ Ö 136 • ’How to Display the Job History’ Ö 138 12.
Printer Status and Printer Messages Displaying the Printer Status and the Printer Display via the PRINTSERVER Homepage Proceed as follows: 1. Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. 2. Select Status – Printer Port. ª The printer status and the printer display are displayed. Displaying the Printer Display via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool 1. 2. 3. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Select the printer/print server from the print server list. Select Actions – Printer Panel from the menu bar.
Printer Status and Printer Messages 3. Select Status – Printer Port from the navigation bar. ª The printer status will appear on the screen. Displaying the Printer Status via FTP The printer status is stored in the 'printerport' file of the print server. You can view the contents of the file on the screen via FTP. 1. 2. 3. 4. Print Server User Manual Proceed as follows: Open an FTP connection to the print server: Syntax: ftp Example: ftp 192.168.0.
Printer Status and Printer Messages 12.2 How to Get Printer Messages via Email You can get email notifications from the printers connected to the print server. You can define under which circumstances the printer will send a notification. This allows up to two freely definable recipients to get information about the printer status, printer errors (such as Paper empty), the number of pages printed, or print jobs. The information that can be shown depends on the connected printer model.
Printer Status and Printer Messages Configuring Email Notification via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Double-click the print server or printer in the print server list. The Properties dialog appears. Select Configuration – Notification from the navigation bar. Select Email Notification. Select the tab of the relevant recipient. Configure the parameters; see: Table 12 Ö 135. Click OK to confirm. The settings are saved.
Printer Status and Printer Messages 12.3 How to Get Printer Messages via SNMP Traps You can get SNMP trap notifications from the connected printers. You can define under which circumstances the printer will send a notification. This allows two freely definable recipients to get information about the printer status, printer errors (such as Paper empty), the number of pages printed, or print jobs. The information that can be shown depends on the connected printer model.
Printer Status and Printer Messages 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Select Configuration – Notification. Select SNMP Trap Notification. Select the tab of the relevant recipient. Define the recipient via the IP address. Configure the parameters; see: Table 13 Ö 137. Click OK to confirm. ª The settings are saved. Table 13: Parameters for SNMP Trap Notification Parameters Description IP address Here, you can specify the IP address of the recipient to whom the SNMP traps will be sent.
Printer Status and Printer Messages 12.4 How to Display the Job History You can get information about the print jobs that have been sent to the print server. The print jobs are registered and shown in the Job History. A maximum of 64 print jobs are displayed. The first-in, first-out method is applied from the 65th print job onwards. The saved print jobs will be deleted when the print server or printer is turned off or reset. The print jobs will not be deleted when the print server is restarted.
Printer Status and Printer Messages The following information is shown in the Job History. (Depending on the connected printer model) Table 14: Job History - Status Information Print Server User Manual Parameters Description Status 'Status' indicates the status of the network connection. The following statuses are possible: - 'Completed' means that the print server has completely forwarded the print job to the printer.
Print Jobs and Print Data 13 Print Jobs and Print Data What information do you need? This chapter contains information concerning the administration of print jobs and print data. You will learn how to load and assign print jobs directly to the print server, how to time print jobs, and how to modify and convert print data. • ’How to Define a Timeout for Taking on Print Jobs’ Ö 140 • ’How to Assign Print Jobs Directly’ Ö 141 • ’How to Modify Print Data’ Ö 143 • ’How to Convert Print Data’ Ö 145 13.
Print Jobs and Print Data 13.2 How to Assign Print Jobs Directly You can assign print jobs directly to the printers via the print server without having to open the file-specific application software. The print file can be assign via the PRINTSERVER Homepage, the PRINTSERVER-NetTool, or via FTP. The print file must be in a format that suits the printer. When a print file is downloaded to the print server, the file is automatically recognized as print file and printed.
Print Jobs and Print Data 2. Mark the print servers in the print server list to which you want to download a print file. 3. Select Actions – Download – Print File from the menu bar. The File Download dialog appears. 4. Click Choose. 5. Select the print file. 6. In the case of password-protected print servers: If the print servers displayed in the list are not password-protected, activate 'Ask for each password'.
Print Jobs and Print Data 13.3 How to Modify Print Data The print server offers many filters in order to modify print data. Filter Function 'Find and Replace' You can edit print data using the filter ’Find and Replace’. For this purpose the print server scans incoming print data streams for specific patterns. As soon as such a pattern is found it will be automatically deleted or replaced by another previously defined pattern.
Print Jobs and Print Data Example In the data stream, the string ’white’ is replaced by the string ’black’ and the string ’cat’ is replaced by the string ’dog’. ASCII Decimal Hexadecimal Search white;;cat \119\104\105\116\101;;\099\097\116 77 68 69 74 65 63 61 74 Replace black;;dog \098\108\097\099\107;;\100\111\103 62 6C 61 63 6B 64 6F 67 Filter Function 'Job Start and Job End' The print server allows the sending of start and end sequences before/after a print job.
Print Jobs and Print Data 13.4 How to Convert Print Data The print server offers many filters in order to convert print data. Filter Function ’HEX Dump Mode’ (Hexadecimal + ASCII) The print server supports the hex dump mode. The hex dump mode is used to search for errors in print data in order to detect communication problems between the computer and the printer. The hex dump mode displays each character both as hexadecimal code and ASCII character code.
Maintenance 14 Maintenance What information do you need? Various maintenance procedures can be carried out on the print server. This chapter contains information on securing and resetting the parameter values. It also explains how to restart and update the device. • ’How to Print a Service Page’ Ö 146 • ’How to Save Print Server Settings (Backup)’ Ö 148 • ’How to Reset Parameters to their Default Values’ Ö 152 • ’How to Perform an Update’ Ö 157 • ’How to Restart the Print Server’ Ö 165 14.
Maintenance Printing the Service Page via an FTP Connection Using an FTP connection, you can download a service page to your local computer and print it. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ª Print Server User Manual Proceed as follows: Change to the directory in which you wish to save the file. Open an FTP connection to the print server: Syntax: ftp Example: ftp 192.168.0.123 Enter an arbitrary user name. Enter the print server password or press ENTER if no password has been assigned.
Maintenance 14.2 How to Save Print Server Settings (Backup) All print server settings (with the exception of passwords) are saved in the 'parameters' file. You can also save the 'parameters' file as backup copy on your local client. This allows you to get back to a stable configuration status at any time. You can edit the print server parameters using a text editor. Afterwards, the configured file can be downloaded to one or more print servers.
Maintenance ª The parameters file is saved in your client. Fig. 22: PRINTSERVER-NetTool - Parameter Download Editing the 'Parameters' File using a Text Editor You can edit the 'parameters' file using a text editor. Use a text editor that is installed on your computer or the text editor that is provided by the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Print Server User Manual Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Select a print server from the print server list.
Maintenance 7. Click Edit. A text editor with the 'parametrers' file will be opened. 8. Edit the file. The syntax and values can be obtained from the parameter list; see: Ö 209. 9. Save the file. Downloading the 'Parameters' File to one or more Print Servers using the PRINTSERVER-NetTool You can configure one or more print servers using the 'parameters' file. For this purpose, the file is downloaded to the print server.
Maintenance By clicking 'Start download', the selected file will be downloaded to all print servers displayed in the list. If you do not want to download the file to all print servers, you must close the dialog and only select the desired print servers from the print server list (see step 2). 9. Confirm the security query. 10. Enter the password(s), if necessary. ª The 'parameters' file will be downloaded to the print server(s). The print server parameters will be configured in accordance with the file.
Maintenance 14.3 How to Reset Parameters to their Default Values You can reset all print server parameters to their default values (factory default settings). Earlier settings will be deleted in this process. Installed certificates will not be deleted. Since the IP address of the print server will be reset as well, the PRINTSERVER Homepage cannot be started or displayed after the reset.
Maintenance Resetting Parameters via the PRINTSERVER Homepage 1. 2. 3. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Actions – Default Settings. Click Default Settings. The parameters are reset. Resetting Parameters via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool 1. 2. 3. 4. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Select a print server from the print server list. Select Actions – Default Settings from the menu bar. Click Finish. The parameters are reset.
Maintenance Resetting Parameters using the Status Button The reset process comprises three different steps. • In the first step, the print server is forced into reset mode. The parameters are reset in this mode. • The second step involves restarting the printer or the print server. • In the third step, a status page is printed. The status page can be used to check whether the parameters were successfully reset. (Note: It is not possible to print a status page via a GDI printer.
Maintenance Resetting Internal Print Servers [Phase 1] Print Server Reset [Phase 2] Device Restart Turn the printer off. Turn the printer off. Press the status button of the print server and keep it pressed. Turn the printer on. Turn the printer on. [Phase 3] Status Check Wait until the Activity- and Status-LED start blinking simultaneously. The Reset Mode is activate. Press the status button for a short time. Release the status button for about 2 seconds. The LEDs blink alternatingly.
Maintenance Resetting External Print Servers [Phase 1] Print Server Reset [Phase 2] Device start Turn the printer off / Disconnect the power socket Turn the printer off / Disconnect the power socket Press the status button and keep it pressed. Turn the printer on / Reconnect the power socket Turn the printer on / Reconnect the power socket [Phase 3] Status Check Wait until the Activity- and Status-LED start blinking simultaneously. The Reset Mode is activate.
Maintenance 14.4 How to Perform an Update You can perform software updates. Updates allow you to benefit from currently developed features. What Happens During an Update? In the course of an update, the old software will be overwritten and replaced by the new software. The configuration parameters retain their original settings. When Is an Update Recommended? An update should be undertaken if some functions do not work properly and if has released a new software version with new functions or bug fixes.
Maintenance The dynamic update cannot be used to save an earlier version of the software in the print server. In this case use the standard update. In order to reduce the amount of administration you can carry out an update for several print servers at the same time. To this purpose, the update files have to be stored in a directory. Requirements ; The print server is known to the network via its IP address. ; All print jobs are finished.
Maintenance Standard Update via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Select a print server from the print server list. Select Actions – Firmware Update - Standard Update from the menu bar. The update dialog appears; see Fig. 23 Ö 159. Click Choose. Select the update file. Click Start update. Confirm the security query. The update is executed. The print server is restarting. Fig.
Maintenance Standard Update via FTP You can perform a standard update via an FTP connection. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Proceed as follows: Change to the directory where the update file is located. Open an FTP connection to the print server: Syntax: ftp Example: ftp 192.168.0.123 Enter an arbitrary user name. Enter either the print server password or press ENTER if no password has been assigned.
Maintenance Example: ftp://192.168.0.100/a-fw-ps-12.bin (If your system supports name resolution via WINS, DHCP, or DNS, you can enter the name of the file server instead of the IP address of the file server). Example: ftp://file.server.de/a-fw-ps-12.bin 6. If you use a proxy server, tick Use proxy server and enter the IP address of the proxy server. 7. Click Save to confirm. ª The settings are saved. At each restart, the print server verifies the version of the software files.
Maintenance Dynamic Update via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool Specify a directory on the file server for automatic (dynamic) updates. The directory contains the current software files. Requirements ; The file server on which the software files are stored either uses the 'anonymous login' or the print server is set up as 'user' on the file server. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Select a print server from the print server list.
Maintenance Perform an Update to more than one Print Server The PRINTSERVER-NetTool allows you to carry out an update to more than one print server. Requirements ; All required software files (Updates) are located in one directory. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. ª Print Server User Manual Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Select the print servers from the print server list. Select Actions – Firmware Update from the menu bar. The Dynamic Update dialog appears; see Fig. 24 Ö 161.
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Maintenance 14.5 How to Restart the Print Server The print server can be restarted manually. A restart is usually not necessary. What do you want to do? ’Restarting the Print Server using the PRINTSERVER Homepage’ Ö 165 ’Restarting the Print Server via the PRINTSERVER-NetTool’ Ö 165 Restarting the Print Server using the PRINTSERVER Homepage 1. 2. 3. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage. Select Actions – Restart. Click Restart Print Server. The print server is restarting.
Supported Network Protocols 15 Supported Network Protocols Print servers support a multitude of protocols. This chapter explains to you which protocols you can use, how to configure them and which print server features can be activated by means of these protocols. Depending on your network type and printing requirements, you will need different protocols to operate the print server. We recommend disabling all protocols in the print server that you do not need.
Supported Network Protocols 15.1 HTTP HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is a protocol for data transfer. HTTP requires a reliable transport protocol for communication purposes. TCP is used in virtually all cases. Benefits and Purpose The print server needs HTTP for the data transfer of the PRINTSERVER Homepage and the PRINTSERVER Print Monitor. If you have disabled HTTP, all functions based on this protocol are no longer available.
Supported Network Protocols family. You can define various parameters for an ideal integration of your print server into a TCP/IP network. If you have disabled TCP/IP, all functions based on this protocol are no longer available. This means that, for example, the PRINTSERVER Homepage or FTP will no longer be available. 1. 2. 3. 4. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage or start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool and double-click the print server in the print server list.
Supported Network Protocols Parameters Description DHCP BOOTP ARP/PING ZeroConf Enables/disables the protocols 'DHCP', 'BOOTP', 'ARP/PING', and 'ZeroConf'. Protocols offer various possibilities to save the IP address in the print server. (See: ’Saving the IP Ö 15). Address in the Print Server’ We recommend disabling these options once an IP address has been assigned to the print server. 15.3 IPv6 You can integrate the print server into an IPv6 network and configure several IPv6 settings.
Supported Network Protocols Parameter Description Router Defines the IPv6 unicast address of the router. The print server sends his 'Routers Solicitations' (RS) to this router. Prefix length Defines the length of the subnet prefix for the IPv6 address. (The value 64 is preset.) Address ranges are indicated by prefixes. The prefix length (Number of used bits) is added to the IPv6 address and specified as a decimal number. The decimal number is separated by ’/’ .
Supported Network Protocols Table 17: Microsoft Windows Parameters Print Server User Manual Parameters Description NetBIOS Enables/disables peer-to-peer printing NetBIOS Name Print Server Name Appears in the relevant workgroup or domain NetBIOS domain Name of an existing workgroup or domain NetBIOS refresh every Time interval (in minutes) for updating the NetBIOS parameters WINS registration Enables/disables the WINS services WINS via DHCP If you have enabled 'WINS via DHCP,' you can enter t
Supported Network Protocols 15.5 POP3 'POP3' (Post Office Protocol Version 3) is a transfer protocol that a client can use to fetch emails from a mail server. Benefits and Purpose Requirements POP3 is used in print servers to administer print servers via email; see: Ö 36. ; A DNS server has been configured on the print server; see: Ö 65. 1. 2. 3. 4. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage or start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool and double-click the print server in the print server list.
Supported Network Protocols Parameters Description Ignore mail exceeding Here, you can specify the maximum email size (in KB) to be accepted by the print server. (0 = unlimited) 15.6 SMTP SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a protocol that controls the sending of emails in networks. Benefits and Purpose Requirements SMTP is needed in the print server to administer the print server via email (see: Ö 36) and get printer information via email (see: Ö 134).
Supported Network Protocols Print Server User Manual Parameters Description Server port Defines the port number used by the ISD to send emails to the SMTP server. (Default = 25) TLS Enables or disables TLS. The TLS protocol serves to encrypt the transmission between the print server and the SMTP server. Sender name Here, you can specify the email sender name to be used by the print server. If no sender name is specified, the default name of the print server will be used.
Supported Network Protocols 15.7 SNTP SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) is a simplified version of the NTP. NTP (Network Time Protocol) is a protocol for synchronizing the clocks of computer systems in networks. Benefits and Purpose SNTP is needed in the print server to control the device time of the print server via a time server in networks; see: ’How to Configure the Device Time’ Ö 67. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Supported Network Protocols The SNMP architecture is based on one or more management stations and several network elements with one or more implemented network management agents. SNMP is used for communication between the management stations and the agents. SNMP allows you to read and edit management information provided by the network elements. The collection of management information of a device is called MIB.
Additional Features 16 Additional Features Some print server models have additional features that go beyond normal print server features. This chapter describes scenarios, backgrounds, and methods that can extend the features of the print server. Which features will be supported depends on your printer sever model.
Additional Features 16.1 Logical Printers (Filters) What Are Logical Printers? Logical printers are pre-installed filters that are assigned to a print object. The filter contains information about the print data. The print data that is received by the print server will be interpreted and processed depending on the filter settings. This way, print data flows can be manipulated, converted, and sent via defined TCP/IP ports and printer ports.
Additional Features • The print server supports a function called Search and Replace. This allows you to search for strings within the print data sent to the print server and to replace the strings, if necessary; see: ’How to Modify Print Data’ Ö 143. Preset Functions of Print Servers with One Port The following functions of logical printers (no. 1-8) are preset for print servers that have a physical printer port.
Additional Features Preset Printer Ports of Print Servers with Several Printer Ports The following printer ports of the logical printers (no. 1-8) are preset for print servers that have several physical printer ports. Physical Printer Ports 2X Note: You can connect a hub to the USB port 2. In this case, five printers can be administered via USB 1 through 5 by means of the TCP/IP ports Physical Printer Ports 1X 1X Note: You can connect a hub to the USB port.
Additional Features Physical Printer Ports 1X 3X Physical Printer Ports 3X How to Use Logical Printers What do you want to do? Print Server User Manual Logical Printer TCP/IP Port Preset Printer Port 1 9100 LPT1 2 9101 LPT2 3 9102 LPT3 4 9103 COM1 5 9104 LPT1 6 9105 LPT1 7 9106 LPT1 8 9107 LPT1 Logical Printer TCP/IP Port Preset Printer Port 1 9100 USB1 2 9101 USB2 3 9102 USB3 4 9103 USB1 5 9104 USB1 6 9105 USB1 7 9106 USB1 8 9107 USB1 In order t
Additional Features Configuring the Logical Printers You can adapt the assigned functions and printer ports to your needs. 1. 2. 3. 4. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage or start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool and double-click the print server in the print server list. Select Configuration – Logical Printer. Change the desired parameters, see: Table 21 Ö 182. Click Save or OK to confirm. The setting is saved.
Additional Features Parameters Description TCP/IP Port TCP/IP port in accordance with the logical printer. The following default values apply: no. 1 = 9100 no. 2 = 9101 no. 3 = 9102 no. 4 = 9103 no. 5 = 9104 no. 6 = 9105 no. 7 = 9106 no. 8 = 9107 Printer Port Defines the port used by the logical printer for printing. (This parameter is only available for print server models with several physical printer ports.
Additional Features 16.2 ThinPrint® (Print Data Compression) What is ThinPrint®? The ThinPrint® technology enables the transmission of compressed and bandwidth-optimized print jobs within a network. Implementing '.print Clients' in print servers enables the reception and decompression of compressed print data. Basic Functions Print jobs are compressed using the server component of the .print technology, the so-called '.print Engine'.
Additional Features Configuring the ThinPrint® Port In ThinPrint® environments, printing is done to a TCP/IP port via a socket connection. The port number of the print server must be identical to the port number that was defined for the ThinPrint server. Port 4000 is preset. You can change the port number, if necessary. 1. 2. 3. 4. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage or start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool and double-click the print server in the print server list.
Additional Features ª The setting is saved. Using .print AutoConnect .print AutoConnect is a tool within the .print technology for the automatic creation of print objects. The print objects are created on the basis of defined templates without the need to automatically load the printer drivers. Printers can be combined in printer groups and printer locations on the basis of so-called printer classes.
Additional Features Receiving Encrypted ThinPrint® Data A secure connection during the transfer of print jobs between the ThinPrint® server and the print server is guaranteed by means of an SSL encryption. The ThinPrint® server requests a certificate from the print server. By means of this certificate, the ThinPrint® server checks whether the print server is authorized to receive the print data.
Additional Features 16.3 WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) What is WLAN? WLAN is a radio technology that allows you to establish wireless connections between network components. The WLAN technology is defined as a standard of the IEEE 802.11 family. If your print server supports WLAN, you can operate the print server wirelessly in the network. The print server has additional parameters that are described in the following.
Additional Features Keep yourself informed about national provisions regarding the use of WLAN products and only use authorized channels. Roaming Roaming refers to the use of end devices (such as print servers) or just to the use of the participants’ identity between two networks. This setting is primarily used for the interaction with CISCO Hot Spots. The transmitting power of the print server can be configured via the ’dBm’ paramter.
Additional Features WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an encryption method according to IEEE 802.11 on the basis of the RC4 encryption algorithm. WEP offers mechanisms for data encryption and authentication. WEP uses a key to encrypt the entire communication. As for encrypted access points, the same WEP key must be used for the access point and the print server. Some access points convert WEP keys that are entered as ASCII text into arbitrary hexadecimal values.
Additional Features Print Server and Network Settings Basic Settings of the Print Server The factory default settings of the print server are described in the following. Mode: ad-hoc SSID: wlsetup Channel: 3 You can find the current print server settings on the status page. To print a status page, press the status button of the print server. Your Current Network Settings Decide in which network structure you want to operate the print server.
Additional Features Installing the Print Server in WLAN Requirements ; The current network settings are known. ; The print server is connected to a printer and the mains supply; see: ’Hardware Installation Guide'. ; The PRINTSERVER-NetTool is installed on the client; see: Ö 27. ; The client can set up a wireless connection. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Additional Features 12. Adapt the WLAN settings of your computer to the current settings of the print server. 13. Select Find New from the Search menu of the PRINTSERVER-NetTool and find the print server in the print server list. 14. Carry out the print server software installation on your PC. For further information; see: ’Print Server Installation’ Ö 40.
Additional Features 16.4 IPv6 (Printing in IPv6 Networks) You can integrate the print server into an IPv6 network. The print server supports printing in Windows systems via LPD. What are the Advantages of IPv6? IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) is the successor of the more common IPv4. Both protocols are standards for the network layer of the OSI model and regulate the addressing and routing of data packets via a network.
Additional Features The URL will only be accepted by browsers that support IPv6. Which Types of IPv6 Addresses are available? There are different types of IPv6 addresses. The prefixes of the IPv6 addresses provide information about the IPv6 address types. • Unicast addresses can be routed globally. These addresses are unique and therefore unambiguous. A packet that is sent to a unicast address will only arrive to the interface that is assigned to this address.
Additional Features Saving IPv6 Addresses For information about the automatic assignment of IPv6 addresses; see: Ö 20. Assigning IP Addresses manually You can assign a unicast address to the print server manually. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage or start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool and double-click the print server in the print server list. Select Configuration - IPv6. Tick IPv6. Enter the IPv6 unicast address into the IPv6 address box. Click Save or OK to confirm.
Additional Features Configuring IPv6 Settings You can configure several IPv6 settings. Requirements ; The print server is connected to a network that supports IPv6. 1. 2. 3. 4. ª Proceed as follows: Start the PRINTSERVER Homepage or start the PRINTSERVER-NetTool and double-click the print server in the print server list. Select Configuration – IPv6 Configure the IPv6 parameter. Click Save or OK to confirm. The settings are saved.
Additional Features Printing in IPv6 Networks using the Print Server In Windows systems, you can print via LPD and use a print server that was addressed via IPv6. Windows 95 and Windows 98 are not supported. Requirements ; Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 is installed for Windows XP. ; In the case of Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 you need to make certain adjustments. Contact the manufacturer of your operating system for further information.
Additional Features Fig. 26: Windows - Optional Networking Components 3. Tick Other Network File and Print Services. 4. Click Details. The subcomponents of Other Network File and Print Services are displayed. 5. Install and enable the subcomponent Print Services for Unix. ª LPR Port is displayed in the Printer Ports dialog. Adding an 'LPR Port' to an Installed Printer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Print Server User Manual Proceed as follows: Start the Printers and Faxes dialog on your Windows client.
Additional Features Fig. 27: Windows - Printer Ports 6. Mark LPR Port. 7. Click New Port. The Add LPR compatible printer dialog appears. Fig. 28: Windows - Add LPR Compatible Printer 8. Enter the DNS name or the IP address of the print server. Some applications do not support the direct entry of IPv6 addresses. Use the name resolution instead. Make sure that the relevant IPv6 entries have been configured in the DNS system. Enter the host name or the complete domain name of the print server. 9.
Appendix - 17 Appendix What information do you need? The appendix contains a glossary, the print server parameter list, notes about the print server models and the index lists of this document.
Appendix - Glossary 17.1 Glossary The glossary contains information about manufacturer-specific software solutions and print server-specific terms from the world of network technology.
Appendix - Glossary PRINTSERVER Print Monitor The PRINTSERVER Print Monitor is an specific extension for the printing service of a Windows operating system. The software ensures the transfer of unencrypted and encrypted (SSL/TLS) print data from the client to the print server by means of direct TCP/IP ports. The PRINTSERVER Print Monitor can be installed and configured on every client intended for printing. The Print Monitor supports 32-bit systems.
Appendix - Glossary Hardware Address 00:c0:eb:00:01:ff Manufacturer ID Device number The hardware address is found on the PRINTSERVER Homepage, in the PRINTSERVER-NetTool, the status page, the housing of the print server, or on the print server card. The use of separators within the hardware address depends on the platform.
Appendix - Glossary Print Server Name The print server name (default name) is made up of the two letters 'IC' and the device number. The device number consists of the last six numbers of its hardware address. Default name IC0001ff Device number Gateway Using a gateway, you can address IP addresses from external networks. If you wish to use a gateway, you can configure the relevant parameter via the PRINTSERVER Homepage or the PRINTSERVER-NetTool. Host Name The host name is an alias for an IP address.
Appendix - Glossary Subnet Mask With the help of the subnet mask, large networks can be split up into subnetworks. In this case, the user IDs of the IP addresses are assigned to the various subnetworks. The print server is configured not to use subnetworks by default. If you wish to use a subnetwork, you can configure the relevant parameter via the PRINTSERVER Homepage or the PRINTSERVER-NetTool.
Appendix - Glossary TCP/IP Ports and Logical Printers The TCP/IP port corresponds to that of the logical printers. The following TCP/IP ports are preset in your print server via the logical printers.
Appendix - Notes concerning the Print Server Models 17.2 Notes concerning the Print Server Models This section contains individual information about the print server models described in this documentation. What information do you need? • ’WLAN Models’ Ö 208 • ’Production Date of the Print Server’ Ö 208 WLAN Models In the case of print server models with WLAN support, the menu item ’Authentication’ can be found in the menu ’WLAN’.
Appendix - Parameter List 17.3 Parameter List This chapter gives an overview of all available print server parameters. Each print server model has its own parameters, sorted by topics. The parameter list gives details about the functions and values of the individual parameters.
Appendix - Parameter List Table 25: Parameter List - General Print Server User Manual Parameters Value Description info_txt [Dealer] max. 64 characters [a-z, A-Z, 0-9, _, -] Defines the name of the dealer or supplier. This description is freely definable. info_url [Dealer URL] max. 64 characters [a-z, A-Z, 0-9, _, -] Defines the name of the dealer or supplier. This description is freely definable.
Appendix - Parameter List Print Server User Manual Parameters Value Description tp_port [ThinPrint® port] 1 - 65535 [5 characters, 0-9] Defines the ThinPrint® port number. The port number of the print server must be identical to the port number that was defined for the ThinPrint® server. tp_bandwidth [Bandwidth] on/off Enables/disables the bandwidth value of the ThinPrint® port (client side).
Appendix - Parameter List Table 26: Parameter List - WLAN Print Server User Manual Parameters Value Description wifi_mode [Mode] 1 = infrastructure mode 2 = Ad-Hoc mode Defines the communication mode. The communication mode defines the network structure in which the print server will be installed. wifi_channel [Channel] 1 ~ 14 Defines the channel to which the entire data communication will be transmitted. The channel (frequency range) should be changed if interferences emerge.
Appendix - Parameter List Print Server User Manual Parameters Value Description wifi_roaming [Roaming] on/off Enables/disables the optional use of roaming. Roaming refers to the use of end devices (such as print servers) or just to the use of the participants’ identity between two networks. This setting is primarily used for the interaction with CISCO Hot Spots. wifi_dbm2roam [dBm] 1 - 999 Defines the transmitting power in dBm.
Appendix - Parameter List Table 27: Parameter List - Printer Port Parameters Value Description pp*_ecp [ECP mode] on/off Enables/disables the ECP mode of external print server models. The ECP (Enhanced Capability Port) mode can be used for quick and compressed data transfer. pp*_fast [Fast mode] on/off Enables/disables the fast mode of external print server models. Using the fast mode, the print server speed can be increased. With older printer models, it is recommended to disable the fast mode.
Appendix - Parameter List Table 28: Parameter List - TCP/IP Print Server User Manual Parameters Value Description tcpip [TPC/IP] on/off Enables/disables the TCP/IP protocol. If you have disabled TCP/IP, all functions based on this protocol are no longer available. This means that, for example, the PRINTSERVER Homepage or FTP will no longer be available. ip_addr [IP Address] valid IP address Defines the IP address of the print server.
Appendix - Parameter List Print Server User Manual Parameters Value Description ip_zconf [ZeroConf] on/off Enables/disables the automatic verification of an IP address conflict via ZeroConf. ZeroConf describes a procedure for the automatic assignment of IP addresses. ipv6 [IPv6] on/off Enables/disables the IPv6 functionality of the print server. ipv6_addr [IPv6 address] n:n:n:n:n:n:n:n. Defines a print server IPv6 unicast address assigned manually.
Appendix - Parameter List Table 29: Parameter List - IPsec Parameter Value Description ipsec [IPsec] on/off Enables/disables the use of IPsec. (Pay attention to the IPsec test mode.) ipsec_testmode [Test mode] on/off Enables/disables the IPsec test mode. We recommend using the test mode to access the device in case of a misconfiguration. In the test mode, IPsec remains active until the hard reboot of the device. IPsec is disabled after the hard reboot.
Appendix - Parameter List Print Server User Manual Parameter Value Description ipsec_rule1_iaddr_tmpl ipsec_rule2_iaddr_tmpl ipsec_rule3_iaddr_tmpl ipsec_rule4_iaddr_tmpl [Address filter] 0 = --1 = Address Template 1 2 = Address Template 2 3 = Address Template 3 4 = Address Template 4 5 = Address Template 5 6 = Address Template 6 7 = Address Template 7 8 = Address Template 8 Specifies the filter within an IPsec rule for the IP traffic via a template. cp.
Appendix - Parameter List Print Server User Manual Parameter Value Description iaddr_tmpl1_ip6_local iaddr_tmpl2_ip6_local iaddr_tmpl3_ip6_local iaddr_tmpl4_ip6_local iaddr_tmpl5_ip6_local iaddr_tmpl6_ip6_local iaddr_tmpl7_ip6_local iaddr_tmpl8_ip6_local [Local (IPv6)] - IPv6 address - IPv6 address range - All IPv6 addresses = ::/0 Specifies a local IPv6 address or an IPv6 address range for an address template. The notation of address ranges is done via the CIDR methodology.
Appendix - Parameter List Parameter Value Description ipsec_tmpl1_psk ipsec_tmpl1_psk ipsec_tmpl1_psk ipsec_tmpl1_psk [Pre-Shared Key] max. 16 characters Specifies the Pre-Shared Key (PSK). You need the key if the ’Pre-Shared Key’ procedure has been selected as ’Authentication type’.
Appendix - Parameter List Print Server User Manual Parameter Value Description ipsec_key_exchange 1_dh_group ipsec_key_exchange 2_dh_group ipsec_key_exchange 3_dh_group ipsec_key_exchange 4_dh_group [Diffie-Hellman group] 1 = modp768 2 = modp1024 3 = modp1536 4 = modp2084 5 = modp3072 6 = modp4096 7 = modp6144 8 = modp8192 Specifies the Diffie-Hellman group number for the creation of dynamically generated temporary keys. The keys are used during the negotiation.
Appendix - Parameter List Parameter Value Description ipsec_key_exchange1_ encapsulation_mode ipsec_key_exchange2_ encapsulation_mode ipsec_key_exchange3_ encapsulation_mode ipsec_key_exchange4_ encapsulation_mode [Encapsulation type] 0 = Transport mode Specifies how the IP data packet is handled within the SA. The IPsec specification differentiates between the ’Transport Mode’ and the ’Tunnel Mode’. - In the Transport Mode the IP data packet is encrypted. However, the IP header will be kept.
Appendix - Parameter List Print Server User Manual Parameter Value Description ipsec_key_exchange 1_with_ah ipsec_key_exchange 2_with_ah ipsec_key_exchange 3_with_ah ipsec_key_exchange 4_with_ah [With AH protocol] on/off Specifies the use of the ’Authentication Header’ protocol for the protection of the packet integrity and packet authentication. AH uses the authentication header to authenticate the packet. In the IP data packet, the authentication header will be added after the IP header.
Appendix - Parameter List Table 30: Parameter List - Microsoft Windows Print Server User Manual Parameters Value Description netbios [NetBIOS] on/off Enables/disables peer-to-peer printing. netbios_name [NetBIOS Name] max. 15 characters Defines the print server name which appears in the relevant workgroup or domain. netbios_domain [NetBIOS Domain] max. 15 characters Defines the name of an existing workgroup or domain. netbios_time [NetBIOS refresh] max.
Appendix - Parameter List Table 31: Parameter List - DNS Parameters Value Description dns [DNS] on/off Enables/disables the name resolution via a DNS server. dns_domain [Domain name] max. 255 characters Defines the domain name of an existing DNS server. dns_primary [Primary DNS server] valid IP address Defines the IP address of the primary DNS server. dns_secondary [Secondary DNS server] valid IP address Defines the IP address of the secondary DNS server.
Appendix - Parameter List Table 33: Parameter List - Notification Print Server User Manual Parameters Value Description nf*_mail_mask1 nf*_mail_mask2 [Printer error] Paper jam = 1 Paper empty = 2 Toner low = 4 Cover open = 8 Toner empty = 16 Cassette not ready = 32 Warming up = 64 Offline = 128 Engine error = 256 No select = 512 Service call = 16384 Miscellaneous error = 32768 Defines the printer errors of which recipient 1 or 2 is informed by email.
Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Description nf*_mAccPCntTime1 nf*_mAccPCntTime2 [time interval] max. 4 characters; [0-9] 0-9999 Defines the time interval (in hours) in which an email will be sent to recipient 1 or 2. The emails contain information about the number of printed pages of a printer. nf*_mAccPCntCnt1 nf*_mAccPCntCnt2 [page interval] max. 4 characters; [0-9] 0-9999 Defines after how many printed pages an email will be sent to recipient 1 or 2.
Appendix - Parameter List Table 34: Parameter List - SMTP Parameters Value Description nf_smtp_srv [Server name] max. 255 characters Defines the name of the SMTP server. nf_smtp_port [Server port] max. 5 characters Defines the port number used by the print server to send emails to the SMTP server. (Default = 25) nf_smtp_user [User name] max. 255 characters Defines the name used by the print server to connect to the SMTP server. nf_smtp_pwd [Password] max.
Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Description nf_pop3_user [User name] max. 255 characters Defines the name used by the print server to log on to the POP3 server. nf_pop3_pwd [Password] max. 255 characters Defines the password the print server uses to log on to the POP3 server. nf_pop3_secure [Security] 0 = off (no security) 1 = APOP 2 = SSL Defines an authentication method.
Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Description http [HTTP] on/off Enables/disables the HTTP protocol on the print server. If the HTTP protocol is disabled, those functions that are based on the protocol will not be available (e.g. the PRINTSERVER Homepage cannot be started).
Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Description eap_auth_intern [ Inner Authentication] 0 = none 1 = MSCHAP 2 = MSCHAPv2 3 = PAP 4 = CHAP 5 = EAP-MD5 6 = EAP-MSCHAP 7 = EAP-MSCHAPv2 8 = EAP-TLS Defines the kind of inner authentication for the EAP authentication methods PEAP and TTLS.
Appendix - Parameter List Table 39: Parameter List - Logical Printer Print Server User Manual Parameters Value Description lp*_prt_port [Printer port] depends on the print server model Defines the port used by the logical printer for printing. This parameter is only available for print server models with several physical printer ports. lp*_tcp_port [TCP/IP port] max. 4 characters; [0-9] 0-9999 Defines the TCP/IP port of the relevant logical printer.
Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Description lp*_hexdump [Hex dump mode] on/off Enables/disables the hex dump mode. The hex dump mode is used to search for errors in print data. The hex dump mode displays each character both as hexadecimal code and ASCII character code. Printer control commands are printed as hexadecimal values and do not influence the printout in any way. lp*_prt_name [Printer] max.
Appendix - List of Figures 17.4 List of Figures PRINTSERVER-NetTool - IP Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 PRINTSERVER Homepage - Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 PRINTSERVER-NetTool - Main Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Administration via Email – Example 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Administration via Email – Example 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Windows - Add Printer Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix - Index 17.
Appendix - Index G N Gateway 205 Network Protocols 166 Network Speed 71 Notification 134, 136 H Hardware Address 58 Hex dump mode 145, 178 Homepage Start 25 Host name 205 HTTP 167 I IEEE 802.
Appendix - Index Print Server List show network devices 31 Printer Information 58 status messages 58 Printing encrypted 85 Service page 146, 147 Status page 60 Private MIB 176 Production date 208 Protection 80 against unauthorized parameter modifications 81 against viruses 84 Protocol BOOTP 17 HTTP 167 IPv6 194 POP3 172 SMTP 173 SNTP 175 TCP/IP 167 ZeroConf 16 Protocols 166 Public Key 98 R Read Protection 81 Resetting 152 Restart 165 S Security association 112 Self-signed certificate 99 Service page 146 Si
Appendix - Index V Version Number 58 W WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 189 WINS 170 Wireless Wizard 33 Wizard 33 WPA/WPA2 190 Write Protection 81 Z ZeroConf 16 Print Server User Manual 238
