Monarch Printers 9840 TC9840ENOI Rev. AA 9/00 ©2000 Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION........................................................1-1 Product Overview ....................................................1-1 Related Documents ..............................................1-1 Hardware Description ..............................................1-2 Parallel Output Port ..............................................1-2 10BASE-T UTP, Unshielded Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable ...................................................................
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1 INTRODUCTION Product Overview The Monarch Marking Systems MonarchNet Ethernet Printer Server enables Ethernet network users to connect to a parallel printer using a high-speed, bi-directional parallel port. The Ethernet print server connects to a Monarch 9840 printer (version 6.5 or greater). MonarchNet consists of the following: ♦ Operating Instructions for the Ethernet print server (these instructions) ♦ Ethernet Print Server The print server may need to be configured before you can use it.
Hardware Description The illustration below displays the back view of the Ethernet print server. Test Status Parallel Output Port The parallel output port of the Ethernet print server connects directly to the Centronics connector on most printers. 10BASE-T UTP, Unshielded Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable Twisted-pair systems use 10BASE-T hubs or c oncentrators. Adding the Ethernet print server does not interrupt network operation.
Status Indicator A bi-color Status indicator displays the general state of the Ethernet print server. In normal operation, the Status indicator flashes orange during power-up self test and then changes to a solid green when it passes the selftest. ♦ Solid green indicates a connection has been made with a 10Base-T hub. ♦ Flashing green rapidly indicates the network connection is faulty or does not exist. ♦ Flashing green slowly indicates print job activity.
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INSTALLING THE PRINT SERVER 2 This chapter explains how to install the Ethernet print server. If you have not already done so, record the model number, serial number and address of your Ethernet print server and save it for future reference. To use the Ethernet print server, upper DIP switch 8 on the printer must be turned ON. This enables the bidirectional communication. Upper DIP Switches Do not plug any cables into the parallel port when using the Ethernet port.
To install the print server: 1. Turn off the printer by using the printer’s power switch or removing the power cord. 2. Attach the Ethernet print server directly to the Centronics connector on the printer. Secure the Ethernet print server to the printer with the spring clicks on the printer. 3. Attach the 10Base-T UTP cable to the receptacle on the back of the Ethernet print server. 4. Turn on the printer by using the printer’s power switch or attaching the power cord.
Printer Information When turning on the printer or after sending a ^PR (printer reset) immediate command, wait at least eight (8) seconds before sending data to the print server. Any data sent to the print server before the 8-second interval may be lost. For more information about immediate commands, refer to the optional Packet Reference Manual (part number TC9800PM), available on Monarch’s Web site.
Monarch Marking Systems General Serial Number: Ethernet Address: Speed: F/W Version: Cable Type: Link Status: Polarity: Rx Packets: Rx Packet Unavail: Rx Packet Errors: Checksum Errors: Tx Packets: Tx Packet Errors: Tx Packet Retries: 1949614 0040681DBFAE 10Mbps 6.3b (A024A) 10 BASET Good Normal 4243 2 0 0 272 0 0 Error Netware: TCP/IP: None None Netware: ENABLED Mode: Print Server Name: SAP Interval: Frame Forma t : Unknown MMS1949614 1 Minute Ethernet 802.
TROUBLESHOOTING 3 Ethernet Print Server Status The Ethernet print server has one bi-color LED that tells the status of the print server. During normal operation, the LED is solid green for more than 30 seconds. This does not mean the print server has an IP address or is attached to a NetWare queue, but that all of the hardware is functioning properly and it has detected the presence of the network.
LED Display LED flashing green slowly (1 time/sec) LED is solid orange for more than 30 seconds LED alternately flashes orange and green for more than two minutes Description/Action The print server is trying to print a job. If the job does not print, check the following: Verify the printer has sufficient paper and toner. If the printer is showing any errors, the print server will not be able to send data to the printer.
MonarchNet Configuration Problems If you are having problems using the MonarchNet utility to configure the unit, check the following: 1. If using MonarchNet for TCP/IP, verify there is not a router between the workstation running MonarchNet and the print server. Since the print server does not have an IP address, TCP/IP communication can not be started across a router. Run MonarchNet on the same subnet as the print server. MonarchNet for NetWare does not have this limitation. 2.
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A SPECIFICATIONS Ethernet Print Server Length: 3.6 inches (91 mm) Width: 2.5 inches (64 mm) Height: 0.8 inches (20 mm) Net Weight: 2.5 ounces (does not include power adapter) Operating Limits: 50 ° to 90 ° F (10 ° to 32.5 ° C) Storage Temperature: 32 ° to 96 ° F (0 ° to 35.
Wiring Specifications See the following cable pin outs. Parallel Output Port Signal Assignments Pin # Signal Name Source Description 1 nSTROBE Ethernet print server Indicates when the data on the data lines is valid. 2- 9 DATA 1- 8 Ethernet print server Eight lines used for data transfer. 10 nACK Printer Data acknowledge signal from printer. 11 BUSY Printer Indicates the printer is not ready to receive data. 12 PAPER ERROR Printer Indicates a paper error.
