KODAK PROFESSIONAL 8660/8670 PS Thermal Printer Network Interface Guide Part Number 6B4389
Kodak Professional 10/100 Network Interface Card Quick Configuration Reference Guide NIC Identification (EK Cat # 844-5074) • Stickers on packaging and on NIC with Cat #, Serial #, and Ethernet Hardware Address • NIC advertises on networks as KOD_XXXXXX . . ., where xxxxxx is last the 6 digits of the NIC Ethernet Hardware Address.
Quick Configuration Reference Guide NIC Faceplate oooo ooooo Serial Config Port Factory Reset/ Config Page 10 BaseT/100BaseTX Faceplate - Reset/Configuration Page Push-button Switch The NIC has a single, recessed push-button switch located between the serial port and network connector.
Quick Confiruration Reference Guide • Red TEST LED - When the printer is powered up, the red LED should blink momentarily and then go out. If the red LED blinks continuously, there is a problem. • Green LINK OK LED - When the printer is READY, the green LED is lit continuously if valid link connectivity to a corresponding hub/switch network port is established. • Yellow 100baseT LED - When the printer is READY, the yellow LED is lit continuously if the NIC detects 100 Mbit network operation.
Quick Configuration Reference Guide Printer/NIC Installation and Configuration Overview Step 1:Determine your Network and Printing Environment. NIC supports TCP/IP, IPX, AppleTalk & NetBEUI protocols. Step 2: Gather Necessary Hardware & Software Components: Printer and driver S/W (Provided with printer) NIC and configuration S/W (provided with NIC) NIC Pre-installed in Printer? No Step 3: Install the NIC in the Printer. Refer to user’s guide for the NIC for Installation instructions.
Contents 1 Introduction........................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Guide ................................................................................................ 1-1 About the Network Interface Card ..................................................................... 1-1 Features ............................................................................................................ 1-1 Protocols....................
Contents Additional Mechanisms for Establishing an IP Address .................................. 3-19 Enabling IP access using ARP ................................................................ 3-19 Using Arp on Unix Systems ..................................................................... 3-19 4 Configuring Servers and Workstations for Printing.......................................... 4-1 AdobePS Drivers and Export Modules ..............................................................
Contents XConfig ...................................................................................................... 6-6 Configuring for Queue Server Mode using PCONSOLE and XConfig .............. 6-7 PConsole .................................................................................................. 6-7 XConfig.............................................................................................................. 6-8 7 Configuring for TCP/IP ...............................................
Contents NetWare Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 9-5 AppleTalk Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 9-6 Windows NT Troubleshooting.................................................................... 9-6 Windows Peer-to-Peer Troubleshooting.................................................... 9-7 Technical Assistance.....................................................................................
1 Introduction About this Guide This guide provides instructions for network administrators on installing the Kodak Professional 10/100 network interface card in the Kodak Professional 8660 and 8670 PS thermal printers and configuring the printers for use over a network. This guide also provides instructions on configuring workstations to send jobs to the printers.
Introduction Protocols The NIC supports the following protocols: • TCP/IP • IPX/SPX • AppleTalk • NetBEUI Network Operating System Compatibility The NIC is compatible with the following operating systems: • Systems that support either the Berkeley lpr/lpd printing protocol, the HP JetDirect card, or printing to a raw TCP port • Novell NetWare V2.15 or above, V3.xx, or V4.xx, including support for NetWare Directory Services (NDS) • AppleTalk Phase 2 • Windows NT and NT Server V4.
Introduction Overview of Installing and Configuring the N IC To install and configure the NIC: Step 1: Determine your network and printing environment. NIC supports TCP/IP, Novell Netware, AppleTalk, and NetBEUI protocols. Step 2: Gather necessary hardware and software components: printing software (included on the CD that came with the printer), NIC, and utilities diskette. Is the NIC installed in the printer? No Step 3: Install the NIC in the printer.
Introduction Step 1: Assess your network and printing environments. Consult with your system/network administrator regarding: • Servers—Determine the servers or queues to spool and manage jobs sent to the printer. • Printing Platforms—Determine the workstation platforms that will be used for creating and sending jobs to the printer. • Protocols—Determine the network protocols for TCP/IP, Novell IPX, AppleTalk, or NetBEUI that will be used for communicating to the printer.
Introduction Step 4: Configure the NIC from the desired platform • With the exception of TCP/IP, it is not necessary to reconfigure the NIC unless its default parameters are unacceptable. We recommend that you verify that the printer functions on your network before you modify existing NIC parameters. • The use of TCP/IP requires only that you enter an appropriate IP address at the printer’s display panel or by using one of the NIC’s configuration utilities.
Introduction Step 7: Printing From your application select either Print or Export to verify that the workstations can send a job to the printer. 1-6 Part No.
2 Installing the Hardware This chapter describes how to: • install the Kodak Professional 10/100 network interface card (NIC) in the printer. • install the Ethernet cable. • make a test print. Static Electricity Precautions To help prevent static electricity from damaging the NIC during installation: • Touch the metal frame of the printer to discharge the static electricity from your body. • Grasp the NIC only by its edges. • Avoid movement during installation that can generate static electricity.
Installing the Hardware Requirements You need the following to install the NIC: • Network cabling certified for 10 and 100 MB operation. The NIC supports 10BaseT and 100BaseT cabling. Use category 5 unshielded twisted pair cabling for 100 MB operation. • Phillips-head screwdriver • If a BNC (10Base2) connection is required, purchase a BNC/ RJ45 transceiver or hub from your local dealer or distributor. • If a connection from a single computer to a printer is required, use a mini-hub and two network cables.
Installing the Hardware 2. Remove the four screws on the back of the 8660 printer. 3. Remove the back panel. 4. Attach the wrist portion of a static strip to your wrist. Attach the other end of the strap to the metal frame of the 8660 printer. Slot cover CAUTION: Wear the antistatic strap during this installation procedure so that you do generate static electricity that can damage the 8660printer. 5. Remove the screws which hold the slot cover for the Network Interface Card in place. 6.
Installing the Hardware 7. Hold the card so that the network cable receptacle is toward the slot cover. Tilt the card slightly and slide the face plate connector against the slot. 8. Position the printer interface connectors against the receptacles on the motherboard to seat the NIC. Press the NIC gently into place. 9. Install the screws that held the faceplate in place to secure the NIC. 10. Install the back cover and the 4 screws. 11. Go to the section in this chapter on “Installing the Ethernet Cable.
Installing the Hardware 3. Remove the five screws on the back of the printer. 4. Grasp the two black handles on the metal plate. Slowly pull the drawer out about six inches. 5. Remove the screws that hold the slot cover for the NIC in place (slot nearest to power receptacle). 6. Remove the slot cover, and set it aside. 7. Remove the NIC from the antistatic bag. Part No.
Installing the Hardware 8. Hold the card so that the printer connectors are on the bottom and the network cable receptacle is toward you. 9. Hold the card so that the network cable receptacle is toward the slot cover. Tilt the card slightly, and slide the face plate connector against the NIC slot. 10. Position the printer interface connectors against the receptacles to seat the NIC. Press the NIC gently into place. 11. Secure the NIC faceplate to the printer by replacing the screws you removed. 12.
Installing the Hardware Installing the Ethernet Cable To connect the NIC to a 10baseT or 100baseTX Fast Ethernet network, you need a 10 or 100 MB capable Ethernet hub/switch with at least one unused port installed on your network and an appropriate length of RJ45 modular cable. Category 5 cabling is necessary for 100 MB operation. 1. Connect one end of the RJ45 network cable to the Ethernet port on the NIC. oooo ooooo Test Button Serial Port Ethernet Port 2.
Installing the Hardware 4. If this is the first time you are setting up or verifying NIC operation, push in on the NIC test button for at least five seconds to set all of the NIC configuration parameters to factory defaults. 5. Push in on the test button again for approximately a second (less than 5 seconds) to print a test page. Retain the test print. It contains information you will need to configure the NIC. If the test page does not print: • make sure that the NIC is installed securely in the printer.
3 Using Configuration Utilities You can use various utilities to configure the Kodak Professional 10/100 network interface card (NIC): Web Browser Configuration Tool —Graphical interface; configure from any platform that supports Web access; requires an IP address. No additional configuration software necessary. XAdmin Configuration Utility— Graphical interface; use for Windows only; software provided with the NIC. Does not provide AppleTalk configuration.
Using Configuration Utilities NOTE: The Web browser and Telnet tools provide capability for configuring all protocols. Other utilities such as XAdmin and XConfig limit configuration capabilities for Windows environments. Kodak support is limited to networked printers using the NIC in NetBIOS/NetBeui, NetWare (IPX/SPX), TCP/IP and AppleTalk environments.
Using Configuration Utilities 2. Enter Access for the password. A screen that lists your configuration options appears. 3. Click on the desired option. Service Names Service names associated with the various protocols correspond to names that will show up on your network such as Windows Network Neighborhood and Macintosh Chooser. Default service names reflect the NIC’s unique Ethernet hardware address digits.
Using Configuration Utilities Examples of Configuration Screens The following screens are examples of Web interface features that are supported. TCP/IP 3-4 Part No.
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Using Configuration Utilities Using the XAdmin Utility The XAdmin utility is provided with the NIC for use with Windows operating systems. A setup utility must be executed to install XAdmin. XAdmin can be used as an alternative to JetAdmin NetWare if you are using Netware. Most parameters for NetBEUI, NetWare, and TCP/IP can be modified with XAdmin. For configuration of additional parameters, use a Web browser, XConfig, or Telnet utilities. 1.
Using Configuration Utilities The following screens illustrate XAdmin interface feat ures: Part No.
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Using Configuration Utilities Using XConfig Utility The XConfig utility is provided with the NIC for use with Windows operating systems. Use the setup utility to install XConfig along with XAdmin. XConfig is a command line interface that can be used to issue commands and get a status from the NIC. XConfig and Telnet are equivalent command line interfaces. XConfig does not require a prior address configuration if your system is configured to support IPX.
Using Configuration Utilities 3. Enter Access at the # prompt for the password. Part No.
Using Configuration Utilities 4. Type Help for further assistance. NOTE: Refer to the configuration command section in Appendix B for a summary of commands and syntaxes for use with XConfig, Telnet or serial port sessions with the NIC. Telnet Configuration Utility (Any Platform) The Telnet utility is not provided with the NIC as utility software.Telnet is typically provided with any system that supports communications with TCP/IP. XConfig and Telnet are essentially equivalent command line interfaces.
Using Configuration Utilities telnet 2. Enter Access as the password. 3. Type Help for further assistance. NOTE: Refer to the configuration command section in Appendix B for a summary of commands and syntaxes for use with XConfig, Telnet or serial port sessions with the NIC. Part No.
Using Configuration Utilities Connecting the NIC Serial Configuration Port to a Console Terminal The console facility is used for diagnosing and configuring the NIC. It can also be used for downloading new firmware to the NIC. The console is accessed from the NIC’s serial port which has a PC-compatible 9-pin male D-connector.
Using Configuration Utilities The serial port always operates at 9600 bps with no parity, XON/ XOFF flow control, and 8-bit characters when in console mode. Make sure that your terminal is set to these parameters. NOTE: Refer to Appendix B for a summary of commands and syntaxes for use with XConfig, Telnet or serial port sessions with the NIC. Configuring the NIC from the Printer’s Display Panel Some NIC parameters can be configured from the printer’s display panel.
Using Configuration Utilities The following options are available from the Ports menu: Ports> Network IPX FrameTypes 802.3 802.2 SNAP Ethernet II Auto (Default) TCP/IP Status IP Address Router Addr Subnet Mask Address IP Address Router Addr Subnet Mask Type Static BootP RARP DHCP Auto (Default) # of Tries EtherTalk Version 2 Test Print1 NIC Config Reset 2 (NIC Only) 3 (Default) Parameters 1This test print is for NIC configuration parameters.
Using Configuration Utilities Additional Mechanisms for Establishing an IP Address Enabling IP access using ARP You must be on the same Ethernet segment to use the arp -s command. There cannot be a router between the NIC and the system using ARP. The arp mechanism will only enable that workstation to access the NIC using the IP address used in the arp command. It is still necessary to set that IP address on the NIC using any NIC configuration utility in order for that IP address to be saved on the NIC.
Using Configuration Utilities Using rarp to Configure the IP Address You can configure the NIC IP address using the reverse ARP (rarp) utility on the host computer. To use rarp, edit the /etc/ethers file with an entry similar to the following. If the file does not exist, you can create it. 00:40:17:00:01:07 KOD_000107 The first entry is the Ethernet address of the NIC print server, and the second entry is the name of the NIC. NOTE: The name must be the same as the one you entered in the /etc/hosts file.
Using Configuration Utilities Depending on the system, this entry might be called bootps instead of boot’. To enable BOOTP, use an editor to delete the # sign. If the # sign does not appear, BOOTP is enabled. Edit the BOOTP configuration file (usually /etc/bootptab) to enter the name, network type (1 for Ethernet), Ethernet address (found on the label on the NIC box), and IP address, subnet mask and gateway of the NIC. NOTE: Refer to your system documentation to determine how to enter this information.
Using Configuration Utilities 6. Use the Unix ping command with the IP address of the NIC to verify the connection between the host and the NIC: ping 192.189.207.3 NOTE: You should get a message that the NIC is active. You will not be able to print if you cannot ping the NIC. If you get an error message or no response, there is no connection. Verify that you have set up the host and the NIC correctly and check the connections. Refer to “Troubleshooting”. 7.
4 Configuring Servers and Workstations for Printing AdobePS Drivers and Export Modules The AdobePS drivers (supplied with your Kodak printer software) must be installed on each workstation that will be printing files to a Kodak PostScript printer. The Kodak export module (supplied with your Kodak printer software) must be installed on each workstation that will be exporting files to a Kodak raster printer. NOTE: Kodak does not provide drivers and export modules for Unix systems.
Configuring Servers and Workstations for Printing Unix Servers and Workstations Refer to “Configuring for TCP/IP” for details on configuring these platforms as servers or workstations. Also refer to the notes in that chapter regarding support for Unix systems. Windows for Work Groups (3.x) Windows for Work Groups systems can not be set up to print directly to printers over the network. An existing network print queue must be selected and captured to an LPT port.
5 Microsoft Peer to Peer Print Services (NetBEUI) Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT systems provide Microsoft Peer to Peer services which allow these systems to share resources within a limited network domain. These native services utilize the system’s NetBIOS in conjunction with NetBEUI protocol. Native Peer to Peer services can also utilize the system’s NetBIOS in conjunction with IPX protocol.
Microsoft Peer to Peer Print Services (NetBEUI) Setting up a Kodak PostScript Printer for Windows 95/98 1. Run the AdobePS setup utility provided on your printer CD. Note: Only significant setup screens are illustrated. N E T B E U I You may see additional self-explanatory screens for reading readme files and copying the AdobePS setup utility. 2. When prompted for the type of connection, select Network Printer.
Microsoft Peer to Peer Print Services (NetBEUI) 3. Browse the network for your Kodak printer. 4. If the printer displays immediately as KOD_xxxxxx_p1 (default name), select it and continue. Otherwise continue your search by selecting Entire Network > Microsoft Windows Network > Peer to Peer Domain Name (WorkGroup by default), for example until your printer is located.
Microsoft Peer to Peer Print Services (NetBEUI) 5. Locate the drive and directory where the printing software resides for your Kodak printer and select the Kodak printer, Kodak 8670 PS. N 6. Continue through setup screens, assign a printer name, and finish by selecting the appropriate printer media in the Properties menus. E T B E U I The user may now print from applications after selecting the Kodak printer from the list of printers available in the Print/Setup windows.
Microsoft Peer to Peer Print Services (NetBEUI) 1. Select Entire Network (If KOD_xxxxxx_p1 does not already appear.) Note: If Microsoft Windows Network appears, select it and the> Peer to Peer Domain Name (WorkGroup by default) until your printer is located. N E T B E U I 2. By selecting p1, you will be prompted to setup the printer. Select any driver since you are merely establishing a port on your system. Part No.
Microsoft Peer to Peer Print Services (NetBEUI) After completing this setup utility, the NetBEUI network port is added to your system as an available printer port which can now be selected when running the AdobePS setup utility. AdobePS Setup Utility for Windows NT 1. Run the AdobePS setup utility provided with your printer. Note: Only significant setup screens are illustrated. N E T B E U I You may see additional self-explanatory screens for reading readme files and copying the AdobePS setup utility.
Microsoft Peer to Peer Print Services (NetBEUI) Note: The network cannot be selected because the NetBEUI print service does not show up in when browsing. N E T 3. Locate the drive and directory where the printing software for your Kodak printers located, and select the Kodak printer. B E U I Part No.
Microsoft Peer to Peer Print Services (NetBEUI) 4. Select the NetBEUI printer port designated as \\KOD_xxxxxx_p1\p1. (KOD_xxxxxx_p1 is the default NetBEUI name for the printer (NIC). N E T B E U I 5. If the printer is shared, enter a queue name. The printer setup on subsequent systems will be simply a matter of selecting Network Printer and browsing for a network queue 6.
Microsoft Peer to Peer Print Services (NetBEUI) The user may now print from applications after selecting the Kodak printer from the list of printers available in the Print/Setup windows. Verification of AdobePS Driver After installation, the AdobePS driver should appear as an available driver in any printer Properties window. 1. Check the properties for the printer that was created in the previous steps to make sure that the AdobePS driver, AdobePS Kodak 8670 PS, appears in the driver pulldown selections.
Microsoft Peer to Peer Print Services (NetBEUI) Setting up Windows 95/98/NT to Export Kodak Raster Files 1. Run the Export - setup utility provided with your printer software. This will install the necessary plug-ins and media files necessary for exporting files from Adobe PhotoShop.To exporting files from Photoshop: 1. From Adobe PhotoShop, select File > Export > Kodak Printer Name. 2.
6 Novell NetWare A NetWare file server provides print spooling for clients so that they can print over a network. The file server holds print jobs until it is contacted by a print server on the network which in turn sends the job to the appropriate printer. NetWare print servers are typically special-purpose networking hardware such as the Kodak Professional 10/100 network interface card (NIC).
Novell NetWare NIC Operating Modes with Novell NetWare To service NetWare print queues, the NIC operates in the following two modes: Remote printer mode or NPRINTER mode on NetWare 4.xx or RPRINTER mode on NetWare 2.xx or 3.xx networks. In remote printer mode, the user sends the print job to the file server which then spools it to a print server and sends it to the printer. Remote printer mode does not use a user license on the file server. If you have NetWare 4.
Novell NetWare Novell Queue and Printer/NIC Association Using JetAdmin The NIC is compatible with Hewlett-Packard’s JetAdmin tool. JetAdmin may be used to select a particular printer/NIC that is advertising its services on the network. The NIC’s Netware service is KOD_xxxxxx_P1, by default where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the NIC’s Ethernet hardware address. The NIC can then be associated with a particular Novell server and queue.
Novell NetWare Configuring for NDS Using NWAdmin Refer to your NWAdmin documentation for specific details on using NWAdmin. Make sure that you are logged in as Admin in NDS mode on the NetWare 4.xx file server. To configure the NIC using NWAdmin: 1. Select the desired organizational unit that will contain the new printer. 2. Create/Add a new printer object with the name of the printer (NIC). 3. Select the desired container object (organizational unit) that will contain the default print queue. 4.
Novell NetWare 4. Exit Jet Admin or XAdmin. 5. Reload the PSERVER NLM from the NetWare file server console. Configuring for NDS Using PCONSOLE and XConfig The following steps describe how to use PCONSOLE and XConfig to configure the NIC for remote printer operation. PCONSOLE 1. Make sure that the PSERVER NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) is loaded on your file server. 2. Log in as supervisor (Netware 3.xx) or as admin (NetWare 4.xx). NOTE: If you want NDS support, do not log in under bindery mode. 3.
Novell NetWare XConfig 1. Insert the diskette that came with the NIC into the disk drive. Enter: A:XCONFIG. 2. Select the NIC from the list of print servers. Press ENTER when the message that the NIC is connected appears. 3. Enter the password access when the # prompt appears. 4. Press ENTER when the Enter Username> prompt appears. 5. When the Local> prompt appears, enter: SET NETW NPRINTER pserver number ON service SET NEW RESCAN EXIT Pserver is the name of the printer/NIC on your file server.
Novell NetWare Configuring for Queue Server Mode using PCONSOLE and XConfig The following steps describe how to use the standard Novell PCONSOLE utility with XCONFIG to set up your print queues. PConsole 1. Log in as Supervisor for Netware 3.xx or as ADMIN for NetWare 4.xx. Make sure that you specify the /b option for bindery mode. 2. Run the PCONSOLE utility from your PC workstation. 3. Select Print Servers from the available Options menu. 4.
Novell NetWare XConfig 1. Log in as Supervisor (Netware 3.xx) or as Admin (NetWare 4.xx). Make sure that you specify the /b option for bindery mode. 2. Insert the diskette that came with the NIC into the disk drive. Enter the following at the DOS prompt: A:XCONFIG or A:XCONFIG ppsname Ppsname is the name of the NIC. The default name is KOD_xxxxxx. The xxxxxx is the last six digits of the Ethernet address. 3.
7 Configuring for TCP/IP The Kodak Professional 10/100 network interface card (NIC) supports TCP/IP. The NIC appears to the network as a print server with its own IP address using the lpd line printer daemon protocol. Any host computer that supports the remote lpr command can spool jobs to the NIC. The NIC also supports gateways for communications with hosts on remote networks. For special applications, a raw TCP port is available.
Configuring for TCP/IP Configuration Summary The following are the steps you need to complete to set up your printer for network printing: 1. Set up the printer. Refer to the QuickSetup card or the Operator’s Guide that is included on the CD for instructions on setting up your printer. 2. Install the NIC in the printer and connect it to an Ethernet network. Refer to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing the NIC and Ethernet cable. 3. Obtain an IP address for the printer (NIC).
Configuring for TCP/IP Configuring TCP/IP (LPR) Printers on NT Systems NOTE: You should refer to the documentation and software provided with your printer for specific installation details. To configure a printer on a Windows NT workstation/server, first configure an IP address for both the workstation and the printer. The following steps describe how to configure TCP/IP on a Windows NT workstation: 1. Install TCP/IP on your Windows NT 4.
Configuring for TCP/IP Installing the Printing Software for Windows NT Systems Installing the Export Module for Raster Printing (8660/8670 Printers) The export module must also be installed on each workstation that will be exporting files from Adobe PhotoShop to a Kodak raster printer. Run the setup utility provided with the export module.
Configuring for TCP/IP 2. When prompted for the type of connection, select Local Printer. NOTE: Select Network only if a print server queue has already been established and can be selected by browsing the network. 3. When prompted for an appropriate PPD, navigate to the drive and directory that contains the software for Windows NT. Part No.
Configuring for TCP/IP 4. When prompted for a printer port, choose LPT1. 5. Select: • Not Shared if you will be printing from this NT workstation. • Select Shared if you are establishing an NT print queue for others to print through. Enter in an appropriate name for the print queue. 7-6 Part No.
Configuring for TCP/IP 6. Enter the name of this printer. This is the name that will appear in the Printers window after you install the printing software. 7. Select the appropriate properties when a Printer Properties window appears. NOTE: This is only necessary if you will be printing from this workstation. The AdobePS Kodak 8670 PS driver should appear in the list of available drivers in any Printer Properties window. Selected it as the driver to use after an LPR printer is established.
Configuring for TCP/IP 4. Select Add Port and then LPR Port from the list of available ports. Click on New Port. 5. Enter the IP address you wish to assign to the NIC in the Name or address of server providing lpd box. Enter anything you wish in the Name of printer or print queue on that server box. 7-8 Part No.
Configuring for TCP/IP NOTE: If you do not have a router on the network, the IP address must match the first three octets of the IP address of your computer. 6. Click on OK, and then click on Close. The new print server IP address should be listed and highlighted as an available port. 7. Click on Next. 8. Select a printer driver, and click on Next. NOTE: You can select any driver because it will be replaced with the AdobePS driver after the LPR printer is established. 9. Select Keep Existing Driver. 10.
Configuring for TCP/IP 11. If desired, make the printer shared; and enter a queue name. Click on Next. NOTE: If users will be exporting images from Adobe PhotoShop, the printer must be shared since the export module only allows selection of a network print queue. 12. Select Yes to print a test page, and click on Finish. If a print queue has been established, the following remaining steps are NOT necessary since properties and document defaults will be set up on each workstation printing through the queue.
Configuring for TCP/IP 16. Select the new LPR printer. 17. Use the pulldown menu to select the printer’s document defaults. NOTE: Make selections consistent with the media for your printer. Part No.
Configuring for TCP/IP Configuring Unix Systems for TCP/IP Printing Refer to notes on Unix support at the beginning of this chapter regarding support for Unix platforms. Assign an IP address to the printer (NIC) using the printer’s front control panel or by using utilities described in the “Using Configuration Utilities.” The configuration procedure for Unix TCP/IP printing includes the following steps on a Unix workstation: — Adding the 8670 printer to the host table. — Assigning a print queue.
Configuring for TCP/IP Modifying the /etc/printcap File to Set Up the Remote Printer Configure the /etc/printcap file on each workstation to specify the local print queue, the NIC name (also called remote machine or rm), and the print server service name (also called remote printer, remote queue, or rp), and the spool directory.
Configuring for TCP/IP 3. Select manage remote printer subsystem:. 4. Select client services. 5. Select remote printer queues. 6. Select add a remote queue. 7.
Configuring for TCP/IP Setting Up the Remote Printer for SCO Unix Configurations SCO Unix requires TCP/IP V1.2 or later to work with the NIC. Configure the files /etc/hosts and /etc/printcap as described in the Adding the 8670 Printer to the Host Table and the Modifying the / etc/printcap File to Set Up the Remote Printer sections. Run the sysadmsh program as follows: 1. Select Printers. 2. Select Configure. 3. Select Add. 4.
Configuring for TCP/IP Creating a Spool Directory If you have not already created a spool directory, you need to do so now. If you are using HP/UX, AIX, Solaris 2.xx, and some other systems, a spool directory has already been created. The lpd spool directory is located in the /usr/spool directory. Check with your system manager to see if the location is different for your system. Use the mkdir command to create a spool directory.
8 Configuring for AppleTalk Networks The Kodak Professional 10/100 network interface card (NIC) supports the AppleTalk protocol allowing Macintosh computers to print jobs to a Kodak printer simultaneously with jobs from computers using TCP/IP, Novell NetWare, and NetBEUI. The NIC broadcasts AppleTalk information to computers on the network and automatically appears in the Chooser on workstations.
Configuring for AppleTalk Networks Finding the Printer’s Name in the Chooser From the Chooser: 1. Select the AdobePS icon. 2. Select the correct zone from the list of AppleTalk zones. 3. Select the name of the printer from the list of printers. NOTE: The default name for the printer (NIC) is KOD_xxxxxx_P1_AT. The xxxxx represents the last six digits of the NIC Ethernet address. Changing the Printer’s Name 1. Select the printer in the Chooser. 2. Double-click on the LaserWriter Utility.
Configuring for AppleTalk Networks WIndows NT Systems vs AppleTalk Kodak supports printing using AppleTalk ONLY from Macintosh systems. Kodak does not recommend or support the use of AppleTalk printing from Windows NT systems. Cautions and Limitations using NT AppleTalk Part No. 6B4389 • Unreliable and inconsistent results have been encountered in mixed Macintosh/Windows environments when NT servers are used to secure and/or limit access to AppleTalk resources.
9 Troubleshooting This chapter describes procedures for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Kodak Professional 10/100 network interface card (NIC). NIC Start-up Sequence NIC LEDs The NIC should go through the following start-up sequence upon power up: 1. The NIC will run through a set of power-up diagnostics for a few seconds. If the NIC is operating properly, the red TEST LED will blink momentarily and then go out. If the TEST LED blinks continuously, there is a problem.
Troubleshooting Protocol Checks — If you have a TCP/IP capable system, ping the NIC from the host operating system prompt with the ping ipaddress command. If a successful response is received, go to the TCP/IP troubleshooting section. — If you have a Novell system, verify that the NIC can be seen on the network. Log in as the SUPERVISOR, go into PCONSOLE, select PRINT SERVER INFORMATION, and select the name of the NIC.
Troubleshooting — If you have a bridge or router located between the print server and the host computer, make sure that the device is set up to allow the print server to send and receive data from the host. For example, a bridge can be set up to only allow certain types of Ethernet addresses to pass through. Therefore, such a bridge must be configured to allow NIC addresses. Also, a router can be set up to pass only certain protocols, so make sure that the desired protocol can be passed through to the NIC.
Troubleshooting have this address. Duplicate IP addresses are the greatest cause of TCP/IP printing problems. If the address is not correct, check if the loading procedure was properly executed. 2. If you used XCONFIG to enter the IP address, make sure that you exited the remote console properly using CTRL-D and that you turned the printer off and then on. It may take up to two minutes for the IP address to take effect. 3.
Troubleshooting 11. If PostScript jobs do not print or run together, set the service (remote printer) with EOT set to string number 3 (control-D). For example: SET SERVICE HP_PRINTER EOT 3 12. If you cannot print long jobs (over I MB, add the line mx#0 to your /etc/printcap file entry. NOTE: If you are using Sun Solaris V2.4 or earlier, there is a bug with long print jobs on the NIC.
Troubleshooting AppleTalk Troubleshooting If you cannot print from a Macintosh computer with AppleTalk, check the following: 1. Make sure that you are running Phase 2 AppleTalk and that you have selected the correct network interface from the Network Control Panel on the Macintosh. 2. If you have a large network, make sure that you have the AdobePS, LaserWriter 8.xx, or equivalent driver since earlier versions may cause PostScript errors.
Troubleshooting 3. If you cannot print to the NIC from a client PC that is connected to a Windows NTAS file server, verify that you can print directly from DOS. If you can print from the file server but not from the client, the problem is probably with the NetBEUI communications rather than with the TCP/IP link to the NIC. Check your file server network setup to make sure that you can print from the client to other printers on the network.
Troubleshooting • have questions about your warranty. • want to know where to get service. • have questions about the printing software. In the US, call 1-800-235-6325 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on regular business days. Refer to the Operator’s Guide for telephone numbers outside the United States. 9-8 Part No.
Appendix A NIC Services Overview A service is a resource for the Kodak Professional network interface card (NIC) that must be selected by computers configured to print to a NIC.
Appendix A NIC Services • Protocols = NetWare, NetBEUI, TCP/IP, and AppleTalk are the protocols that Kodak supports for this NIC. (Do not be alarmed with references to LAT & DLC protocols. You may wish to disable LAT and DLC protocols, but this is not necessary for proper NIC operation with other protocols.) Environment/Protocol For Netware environments, the KOD_xxxxxx_P1 identifier should appear in Network Neighborhood as a resource.
Appendix A NIC Services No. String Definition 8 PostScript\0A PJL PostScript command 9 \FF\04\FF\05\FF\06\FF\07 Enter Language=PCL 10 \FF\04\FF\05\FF\06\FF\08 Enter Language=PostScript 11 \0C Formfeed Filters A filter is a program built into the NIC that performs a specific function. Four filters are available. The only filter pertinent to this NIC used in Kodak printers is the AppleTalk filter(#2). Part No. 6B4389 Filter No.
Appendix B Command Summary Command line input applies to the use of the following NIC configuration mechanisms: • XConfig • Telnet • Terminal on NIC Serial Port When connecting to the NIC, you get a message such as Console Connected or Remote Console Reserved when you are connected. Press RETURN, type the password ACCESS when you get the # prompt, and type anything in response to the Enter Username prompt. Enter commands at the Local>prompt.
Appendix B Command Summary Resets the NIC SET DEFAULT Sets the NIC’s parameters to factory defaults SET LOAD Disable Disables firmware reload after exit SET LOAD ENable Enables firmware reload after exit SET LOAD HOst Sets node name of boot host for (NetWare firmware load) SET LOAD IP aa.bb.cc.
Appendix B Command Summary Set service BOT string to nn. Refer to Appendix B. SET SERVice EOT nn Set service EOT string to nn. Refer to Appendix B. SET SERVice Filter nn Set service filter to nn. See Appendix B. SET SERVice FMS Set service with specified match string number. See Appendix B. SET SERVice FRS Set service with specified replacement string number. See Appendix B.
Appendix B Command Summary Shows server and LAT parameters SHow SERVEr COunters Shows server statistics SHow SERVice Shows service Parameters SHow TEstpage Prints test page SHow VErsion Shows server firmware version UNPROtest Allows system manager to temporarily access SET commands when the remote console is in protected mode. Refer to SET PROTECTION command. The SET DEFAULT command can be used to permanently disable the protected mode. ZEro Zeroes statistical counts.
Appendix B Command Summary Sets procedure used by the NIC when obtaining its IP address. By default the IP address is set along with a default subnet mask and a router address that is the same as the address of the load host. By setting nn to 1, the subnet mask is not set. If nn is set to 2, the router address is not set. If nn is set to 3, neither the subnet mask nor the router address is set. SET IP ROuter aa.bb.cc.dd Sets default router address. SET IP SUbnet aa.bb.cc.dd Sets subnet mask.
Appendix B Command Summary Sets NetWare frame type to 802.2, 802.3, Ethernet II, ALL, AUTO, or SNAP SET NEtware NEtwork n Sets NetWare internal network number. SET NEtware NPrinter n ON Set NPrinter mode on service. SET NEtware PAssword Sets the NIC log in password. SET NEtware POlling n Sets the queue polling time in seconds.
Appendix B Command Summary SET SERVice RECEIVE [ENIDIS] Enables or disables AppleTalk spooling to allow printers that do not support bidirectional communications to be connected to the print server. SHow APpletalk Shows AppleTalk parameters. Part No.
Index Numerics 8660 printer Installing NIC in 2-2–2-4 8660/8670 printers Installing the export module for raster printing 7-4 8670 printer Installing NIC in 2-4–2-6 Installing the printing software 7-4–7-7 A About this guide, 1-1 AdobePS Drivers and export modules 4-1 Setup utility for Windows NT 5-6–5-8 Verifying the driver 5-8 AIX systems 7-13–7-14 Apple LaserWriter utilities 3-1 AppleTalk Cautions and limitations 8-3 Commands B-6–B-7 Finding the 8670 printer in the Chooser, 8-2 Troubleshooting 9-6 Vs Win
Index C Cable, 100BaseT Required for installation, 2-2 Cable, 10BaseT Required for installation, 2-2 Commands B-1–B-7 AppleTalk B-6–B-7 General server B-1–B-4 NetWare B-5–B-6 TCP/IP B-4–B-5 Components, Gathering networking 1-4 Configuration Screens 3-4–3-7 Software 1-3 Summary 7-2 Utilities 1-5, 3-1 Configuring For Appletalk networks 8-1–8-3 For TCP/IP 7-1–7-16 LPR printer on NT systems 7-7–7-11 NIC 1-3, 1-4, 2-8 From the printer’s display panel 3-16–3-17 Using Web browser 3-2 Print servers 1-5 Printer on
Index E Environment A-2 Assessing 1-3 Ethernet Installing cable 2-7 Printer port, 2-7 Export module for raster printing Installing 7-4 F FCC rules 1-2 Filters A-3 G General server commands B-1–B-4 Getting help From your dealer, 9-7 H Hardware Gathering 1-4 Installing 2-1–2-8 Installing NIC 1-4 Host table Adding the Kodak printer to 7-12 HP/UX systems 7-13 I IBM RS/6000 AIX systems 7-14 Installation requirements 2-1 Installing Ethernet cable 2-7 Export module for raster printing 7-4 Hardware 2-1–2-8 Part N
Index NIC hardware 1-3, 1-4 NIC in an 8660 printer 2-2–2-4 NIC in an 8670 printer 2-4–2-6 Printing software For PostScript printing 7-4–7-7 For Windows NT systems 7-4–7-7 Intermittent problems with the network interface card, 9-3 IP address 3-18–3-21 Configuring using BOOTP 3-19 Configuring using rarp 3-19 Enabling using ARP 3-18 IPX With Peer to Peer 9-7 J JetAdmin Configuring a Novell server with 6-3 Using to configure for NDS 6-4 K Kodak Adding a printer to the host table 7-12 Customer Assistance Center
Index Microsoft Peer to Peer print services 5-1–5-10 Modifying 7-13 N Names Service 3-3 NetBEUI 5-1–5-10 With Peer to Peer 9-7 NetWare Commands B-5–B-6 Troubleshooting 9-5 Network Assessing 1-3 Operating system compatibility 1-2 Printer parameters 8-1–8-3 Network Interface Card 1-1 Autosensing feature 2-7 Installing in the 8670 printer, 2-2 installing in the 8670 printer, 2-4 Installing, 2-4, 2-6 installing, 2-6 Package contents, 2-1 Requirements for installing, 2-2 Test button 2-8 Networking Component che
Index In an 8660 printer 2-2–2-4 In an 8670 printer 2-4–2-6 LEDs 9-1 Protocol checks 9-2 Serial port 3-1 Services A-1–A-3 Startup sequence 9-1–9-2 Novell NetWare servers 7-2 Servers 4-1 Novell NetWare Operating modes 6-2 NWAdmin Using to configure for NDS 6-4 P Package contents 2-1 PCONSOLE Using to configure for NDS 6-5 Using to configure for Queue Server 6-7 Peer to Peer Services 5-1–?? Using IPX 9-7 Workstation networking software 5-1 Troubleshooting 9-7 Using IPX 9-7 Using NetBEUI 9-7 Platform Print dr
Index Front control panel 3-1 Name Changing 8-2 Finding in the Chooser 8-2 Zone 8-2 Printer’s zone 8-2 Printing 1-5 Environment, assessing 1-3 Software for PostScript printing Installing 7-4–7-7 Test page 2-7 Protocol A-2 Checks 9-2 PSERVER mode 6-2 Q Queue server mode 6-2 R Rarp Using to configure the IP address 3-19 Remote printer Modifying the /etc/printcap file 7-13 Setting up 7-12 Setting up for HP/UX systems 7-13 Setting up for IBM RS/6000 AIX systems 7-13–7-14 Setting up for SCO UNIX configurations
Index Service names 3-3 Software NIC configuration 1-4 Spool directory Creating 7-16 Static electricity Precautions 2-1 System requirements 2-1 T TCP/IP Adding 8670 printer to the host table, 7-12 IP address using BOOTP, 3-19 IP address using rarp utility, 3-19 IP address, 7-16 Assigning a print queue, 7-12 Commands B-4–B-5 Configuration summary 7-2 Configuring for 7-1–7-16 Creating a spool directory, 7-16 LPR printers Configuring on NT systems 7-3 Macintosh 7-1 Networking software for 7-2 Printing Configu
Index Printing 2-7 Troubleshooting 9-1–9-8 AppleTalk 9-6 NetWare 9-5 Problems with the NIC, 9-1 TCP/IP 9-3–9-5 Windows NT 9-6–9-7 Windows Peer to Peer 9-7 U Unix Servers and workstations 4-2 TCP/IP 7-1 Unix systems Assigning a print queue 7-12 Unix systems Adding the Kodak printer to the host table 7-12 Configuring for TCP/IP printing 7-12–7-16 Using Windows 95 5-1 V Verification of AdobePS driver 5-8 W Web browser Configuration tool 3-1 Configuring NIC from 3-2 Web site 1-2 Windows 5-4 95/98 4-2 For Work
Index Windows 95 Peer-to-Peer Troubleshooting, 9-7 Windows 95/98 Setting up a Kodak PostScript printer 5-2–5-4 Setup for exporting Kodak raster files 5-9–5-10 Windows NT Adding an IP address for, 7-3 AdobePS setup utility for 5-6–5-8 Configuring an LPR printer 7-7–7-11 Configuring TCP/IP (LPR) printers on 7-3 Installing the printing software 7-4–7-7 Setting up a Kodak PostScript printer 5-4–5-5 Setup for exporting Kodak raster files ??–5-10 Troubleshooting 9-6–9-7 Vs AppleTalk 8-3 Windows 2000 servers and
Index Z Zone Changing for printer 8-2 Part No.
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester, New York 14653 KODAK CANADA INC. Toronto, Ontario M6M 1V3 Canada Kodak and Kodak Professional are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries. Part No. 6B4389 6/99 ©Eastman Kodak Company, 1999 Printed in U.S.A.
