Wireless Print Server User Guide Copyright 2001. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Document Version: 1.0 (October, 2001) P/N: 9570F20001 All trademark and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Chapter 1 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of your Print Server's features. Features Congratulations on the purchase of your new Print Server. This device was designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. It is packed with features, including: Versatility. The Print Server supports TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. Operating system support includes Apple, Unix, and Microsoft Windows.
Safety Instructions For your own safety, and to protect your Print Server, please observe the following safety advice. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Unplug this device from its power source before cleaning. Use only a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Avoid using this product near water. Exposure to water poses an electric-shock hazard. Do not place the Print Server on an unstable surface. The device may fall causing serious damage to the device.
Package Contents You should find the following items packaged with your Print Server. If any items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. • The Print Server • Power Adapter • One CD-ROM containing all support programs and this manual • Quick Install Guide • Wireless PCMCIA Card Models This manual covers the following Wireless Print Server models. Details of the LEDs is in this Chapter. Further details of each model are contained in Appendix A - Specifications.
PS7100 Print Server • 1 Parallel Printer Port • IEEE 802.
LED Indicators All models have two LED indicators on the top. The Error LED is orange or red. The Status indicator LED is green. The LED indicator modes are described in the following table.
• Print a test page containing all current settings. To restore the factory default settings: 1. Turn the Print Server OFF. 2. Press and hold the diagnostic button. While pressing the button, switch the Print Server ON. If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds, a diagnostic page will be printed, showing the new (default) settings. 3. To generate a Diagnostic print out 1. 2. 3. Ensure that both the Print Server and the attached printer are ON. (On the PS723H, port 1 is used.
Chapter 2 2 LAN Installation This chapter describes how to install the Print Server in your Local Area Network. Procedure 1. Preparation a) Ensure the power is OFF. Do not connect the Print Server while power is On. b) The supplied PCMCIA wireless card must be inserted into the PCMCIA slot on the rear. With the LEDs on the PCMCIA card facing UP, slide the card into the PCMCIA slot until it encounters some resistance. Push firmly and it will click into position.
Chapter 3 3 Print Server Configuration This chapter provides an overview of the configuration process. Overview The Print Server is designed to support many different platforms, and the configuration required would depend upon the environment in which it is installed. • The Print Server usually requires configuration. A Windows-based setup Wizard is provided on the CD-ROM to simplify this task. • PCs wishing to use the printer attached to the Print Server always require configuration.
3. Within the Setup Wizard, select the Print Server you wish to configure, click Next, and step through the Wizard. If the desired Print Server is not listed: • Check all cables to the Print Server. • Check the Print Server's LEDs: • The Red LED should be OFF and the Green LED should be ON or flashing. • If your model supports 10BaseT and 100BaseT, check the 10/100BaseT link LED next to the LAN connection.
Wireless Configuration Models PS7100 The PS7100 is Wireless stations, NOT access points. Like all other Wireless stations, they have 3 modes: • 802.11 Ad Hoc mode - no Access Point is used, Wireless stations communicate directly with each other. This is the current standard. • Ad Hoc mode - no Access Point is used, Wireless stations communicate directly with each other. This is the older standard. Of the two (2) Ad-hoc modes, "802.11 Ad Hoc" mode is recommended.
Two (2) methods are available to perform the required configuration: • BiAdmin management utility program - see below for details. • Web-based setup - see Chapter 6 for details. BiAdmin Wireless Screen Installation and use of the BiAdmin Windows utility is described in Chapter 5. Clicking the Wireless icon, or selecting Configuration - Wireless on the menu, will display the following screen.
Channel No Network Type To communicate in "802.11 Ad-hoc" or "Ad hoc" mode, all Wireless stations MUST use the same Channel number. • If using "802.11 Ad-hoc" or "Ad-hoc" mode, select the value you wish to use on your Wireless LAN. • If using "Infrastructure" mode, the Channel is selected automatically, to match the Channel used by the Access Point.
Wireless Link Info Screen After clicking the "Link Info" button on the Wireless Screen, a screen like the example below will be shown. Figure 2:Link Info Screen State This indicates which access point is currently in use. Current Channel The current channel which has been used. Current TX Rate The current transmitting speed. Throughput (Tx ) This will show how much data has been transmitted per second. Throughput ( Rx ) This will show how much data has been received per second.
Model PS723H The PS723H has the ability to act as a Wireless Access Point. This section applies only to the PS723H. To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings, as follows: Mode On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to "Infrastructure". (The Access Point is always in "Infrastructure" mode.) SSID (ESSID) Wireless Stations must use the same SSID (ESSID) as the Access Point they wish to connect to.
Figure 3: Wireless Configuration Regulatory Domain It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory domain. Station Name The name used to identify this Wireless station. SSID • If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier). • To communicate, all Wireless stations MUST use the same SSID/ESSID.
64 Bit • If selected, data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. The receiving station must be set to 64 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value in the same position in its key table. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data. • Default Key - select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only. Key Table: This table is used when Encrypting and Decrypting data.
Advanced Configuration and Management The BiAdmin management utility is provided for advanced configuration and management. This program is installed by default when the Administrator install option is chosen. • See Chapter 5 for details on using BiAdmin. • For instructions on using BiAdmin for NetWare configuration, see the NetWare manual on the CD-ROM. It is located in the Manual/Netware folder.
Chapter 4 4 Client PC Configuration The chapter details the client configuration required on LAN clients to use the printer or printers attached to the Print Server. Overview Before performing client configuration, the Print Server must be installed on your LAN, and configured as described in Chapter 3. Both the Print Server and the attached printer must be powered ON.
Checking your Network Protocols (Windows) Your PC must have EITHER the TCP/IP or NetBEUI protocols installed. • If using the Peer-to-peer Print Driver, the installation program will check this for you. • If using Windows SMB Printing, you must check manually, as follows: 1. Select the Settings - Control Panel - Network option on the Start Menu. You should see a screen like the one following: Figure 4: Network Configuration 2.
5. The LAN will be searched for Print Servers, and a screen like the following will be displayed. • If desired, change the Workgroup name and click Refresh. • Select List all Print Servers to list all Print Servers, regardless of Workgroup. • The name of the attached printer will be displayed if possible. If "No printer" is displayed, check that the printer is properly connected and powered on.
8. 9. Select the "Add New Printer" to run the Windows Add Printer wizard if the desired printer is not in the Existing Printers list. Follow the Wizard to complete the installation: • Select the correct Printer Manufacturer and Model, or use the "Have Disk" option if appropriate. • We recommend changing the Printer name to indicate which device is on. (e.g. HP2100 on SCA43600_P1) • If prompted about Sharing the printer, do NOT enable Sharing. Click the "Connect" icon to complete the Installation.
Figure 6: Port Settings (Peer-to-peer Driver) Items shown on this screen are as follows: Port If desired, click Browse to select a different Print Server. If the selected device has multiple ports, the Select Device Port button can be used to select the port. The Port Name can not be changed after installation. This name is shown in the Printer's Properties. Banner Check this option to print a banner page before each print job. Retry Interval • If using a PostScript Printer, check the PostScript box.
Windows SMB Printing This method requires no additional software to be installed, but the NetBEUI or TCP/IP protocol must be installed on your PC. Use the following procedure to install the Print Server's printer as a Windows SMB network printer: 1. 2. 3. Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop. On the View menu, select Details. Locate the desired Print Server, as shown below: • If it is the same Workgroup as your PC, it will be listed on screen.
Printing from MS-DOS Programs Windows can redirect print data from a parallel port on your PC (e.g. LPT1) to a network printer. This redirection is called "Capture Printer Port", and is useful for MS-DOS programs. The MS-DOS program is configured to use LPT1 (parallel port 1 on the PC), but Windows "captures" the print data and sends it to the network printer. Capture settings can be set by: • Saying "Yes" to the prompt "Do you print from MS-DOS programs?" when installing a Network Printer.
Windows with Server-based Print Queues 1. 2. 3. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard. When prompted, select Network Printer. When prompted for Network Path or Queue Name, click the Browse button, and locate the Server and Printer (or Print Queue) that your Network Administrator advised you to use. 4. Click OK, then Next. 5. Select the correct printer Manufacturer and Model, as advised by your Network Administrator, and click Next. 6. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard.
Macintosh (AppleTalk) The Print Server supports AppleTalk (EtherTalk), PAP, ATP, NBP, ZIP and DDP protocols, enabling Macintosh computers on the network to view and use the Print Server as a regular AppleTalk printer. Normally, no configuration is required. Software Requirements System 7.x OS or newer. AppleTalk Setup 1. Click the apple icon and choose Control Panel. 2. 3. 4. Click Network. Ensure that EtherTalk is selected under AppleTalk Connection. Click Chooser. The Chooser panel will open. 5.
Chapter 5 5 BiAdmin Management Utility This chapter describes the installation and operation of the BiAdmin Configuration & Management program. Requirements This program requires: • Windows 95, Windows 98 or ME • Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or XP Additional Recommendations: • Screen resolution of 800 * 600 or greater. • If using the PS723H and Novell NetWare, installation of Novell's Client 32 for Windows is strongly recommended.
Operation • Start the program by using the icon created by the setup program. • When run, the program searches the network for all active Print Servers, and then lists them on screen, as shown by the example screen below. Main Screen Figure 11: BiAdmin Main Screen Groups On the left side of the screen is a column for Groups. Each Print Server may be placed in a group, using the Configuration-System Configuration-Groups menu option.
Figure 12: System Configuration - Groups Device List On the right side of the screen is a list of all Print Servers found on the network. For each device, the following data is shown: • Default Name. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. • Device Name. If you have not changed the name, this will be the same as the Default Server Name. • Printer Port. The number and type of ports is shown in the right column.
Device Information Menu equivalent: Status - Backup/Restore Device Information All of the settings for the current device are displayed in a read-only scrollable list in the left panel. You can use the "Save to File" and "Restore to Device" buttons on this screen to save a copy of the selected device's CONFIG file to your PC, or restore a previously saved file to the selected Print Server.
SNMP Configuration Menu equivalent: Configuration - SNMP Configuration is only required if using Simple Network Management Protocol. See Chapter 7 for details. Wireless Configuration Menu equivalent: Configuration - Wireless This Icon will be active if the selected device has the capability to serve as a Wireless Access Point or Wireless Stations for your LAN. Logical Port Configuration Menu equivalent: Configuration - Logical Port Logical port (printers) can be used in the NetWare and Unix environments.
You should select ONE protocol only. Find Use this option to use the IPX/SPX protocol to locate a Print Server on the LAN. Simply enter the Default Name of the Print Server you wish to locate. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. Reset Device This will cause the device to reboot. This should be done after making any configuration changes, or if the device stops responding after some problems.
Configuration Menu The System option allows you to: • Change the name of the selected Print Server. • Change the "Group" for the selected Print Server. • Set the Network Protocols used the selected Print Server. (Any protocols not used on your LAN may be disabled. This may improve performance.) The Configuration Menu also contains selections for each of the following.
Chapter 6 6 Web Interface Setup This chapter explains how to use your Web Browser to configure the Print Server models Overview The Print Server models incorporate the HTTP server. This allows you to connect to the Print Server and configure it using your Web Browser. Most browsers should work, provided they support tables and forms. Preparation Because it supports dynamic IP Address allocation using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, the Print Server ships with an IP Address of 0.0.0.0.
3. You will then be prompted for the password. If no password has been set, just press ENTER. 4. Use the menu bar on the top of the screen to move about. Remember to save each screen before changing to a different screen. Configuration Screens AppleTalk Figure 13: AppleTalk Screen AppleTalk zone This determines which Apple systems can gain access to this printer. Printer Object Type These are text fields, used to describe the printer driver used for each port.
considered to be the same name. Response Time Set how fast jobs are sent to the printer. The default value of zero (0) delay should be increased only if your printer cannot cope with no delays. Abort Print Job if Error YES terminates a print job if a printing error occurs. NO (default) will try to continue but may cause print errors. If print errors occur, try setting this value to YES. NetWare ( for PS723H only) On the PS723H, the NetWare screen will be available.
Print Server Mode NDS Tree Name (NDN mode only) The File Server's NDS tree name. (root name) Print Server NDS Context (NDS Mode only) Path to the NDS Context. This does not include the Context itself, and each OU should be separated by a period. e.g. department.company Master File Server (Bindery Mode only) Name of the Print Server's master file server. NetWare Password The password on the NetWare Server. The Print Server device needs this password to connect to the NetWare server.
Management Stations Station No. Select the Management station (1..4), and click the Get Data button to update the display for the selected item. IP Address Enter the IP Address of the management station, which has the SNMP program installed. Community This is a text field. Enter the name of the community. Access Select the desired level of access. Trap Receivers Receiver No. Select the Trap Receiver number (1..4), and click the Get Data button to update the display for the selected item.
Number of reconnection attempts Set how many attempts at reconnection will be made. After that, the TCP/IP session will be terminated. Allowable values are from 0 to 255, with 254 as the default. Configure Server Figure 18: Configure Server Screen Print Server Name Change the default name if you wish. The new name must not contain any spaces or blanks. Password Enter the device password, and again in the Verify field.
Wireless Configuration - PS723H On the PS723H, this Wireless screen will be available. The settings on this screen must match the other Wireless stations in order for communication to occur.
Configuration Regulatory Domain It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory domain. Station Name This is the same as the Device (Host) Name on the WAN screen. On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the Access Point in use. SSID (ESSID) To communicate, all Wireless stations MUST use the same SSID/ESSID. The default value is wireless. Note! The SSID is case sensitive. Channel No. The default Channel for the USA and Canada is 3.
Wireless Stations Access Permission • "No access - block everyone" prevents this device being used as a Wireless Access Point. However, Wireless users can still access the connected printer or printers. (They must have the correct SSID.) • If "Allow Everyone access" is selected, no check is performed on the station address before allowing it to use this Access Point.
Wireless Configuration - PS7100 On the PS7100, this Wireless screen will be available. The settings on this screen must match the other Wireless stations in order for communication to occur.
Configuration Regulatory Domain It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory domain. Station name This is the same as the Device (Host) Name on the WAN screen. On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the Access Point in use. SSID (ESSID) To communicate, all Wireless stations MUST use the same SSID/ESSID. The default value is null. Note! The SSID is case sensitive. Channel No. The default Channel for the USA and Canada is 3.
128 Bit Encryption If selected, data is encrypted using the key before being transmitted. The receiving station must be set to use 128 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data. Key Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key WEP Authentication Options are "Open System" or "Shared Key". Some Wireless cards do not support both methods. Check your Wireless card's documentation to determine the correct value.
Chapter 7 7 Special Features This chapter covers the special features of the Print Server. Overview The Print Server has three (3) special features: • IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) support • Proprietary Internet Mail Printing system. • SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is fully supported by all models. Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a new standards-based system to allow remote printing from a PC to any accessible printer.
IPP Client Setup - Windows 95/98/ME/NT 4.0 The IPP Client Software can be installed on any of the following systems: • Window 95/98/ME • Windows NT 4.0 Installing from the CD-ROM 1. 2. Insert the CD-ROM in your drive. If the program does not start automatically, run the SETUP program in the top-level folder. Follow the prompts until you reach the Select Installation screen, and select IPP Client. 3. 4. At the next screen, select the Install IPP Client option.
Figure 22: Select Printer for IPP Port 6. Either select an existing printer to use the new port, and click OK. OR Click the Add New Printer button to create a new printer to use the IPP port. This will start the Add Printer wizard. Follow the prompts to complete the process. Ensure that the new printer uses the IPP port. Installation is now complete. • To create additional IPP Ports, repeat the entire procedure. • The Proxy Server and other options are set individually for each IPP Port.
IPP Client Setup - Windows 2000 Windows 2000 has its own IPP Client, and there is no need to install the supplied IPP Client Software. To use Windows 2000's IPP Client with the Print Server, follow this procedure: 1. Start the Add Printer wizard. 2. Select Network Printer, and click "Next" to see the Locate your Printer screen, as shown below. Figure 23: Windows 2000 - Locate your Printer 3.
6. Click "Next", and complete the Wizard. The IPP printer is now ready for use. Using IPP Printers The IPP Printer can be selected and used like any other Windows printer. If the IPP Server is not on your network, your Internet connection needs to be active. If you wish to check the availability of the remote IPP Server, you can use the Query IPP Printer program installed with Add IPP Port. An IPP Server may be unavailable for any of the following reasons: • It is powered off.
Internet Mail Printing The Internet Mail Printing System allows users to print data to your printer across the Internet. Users send the Internet Print Server an E-Mail, with the print job normally sent as an attachment to the E-Mail. The Print Server will retrieve the E-Mail and print it. System Requirements Mail Server • Accessibility. The Mail Server must be accessible by the intended clients or users. Normally, this means a permanent connection to the Internet. • Protocols.
Internet Mail Printing Configuration The Print Server must be configured with the data in the following table. The supplied BiAdmin utility program, or the Web interface can be used to set the following entries on the TCP/IP screen. Mail Server IP Address The IP Address of the E-Mail Server used by the Print Server. Mail Account The name of the E-Mail Account used by the Print Server. Mail Account Password Enter the password for the above Mail Account here.
User Software The software provided for remote users (InterNet Printing Port) should be installed by everyone intending to use Internet printing. Otherwise, remote users can print correctly only if: • They send an E-Mail directly to the Print Server Mail Account, using their normal E-Mail application. • • The E-Mail contains plain text only. The Internet Print Server is configured with Print every E-Mail ON. Installation of the InterNet Printing Port software will create a new printer port.
5. Mail Server Name or IP Address This is the name or IP Address of your Mail Server. If you are on a LAN, ask the LAN Administrator. If using a dial-up connection, use the data provided by your ISP. Your Internet E-mail Address The normal address that people use to send you E-mail. Retry Interval (Seconds) If unable to connect to the E-Mail server, retry after this time period (1 to 255 seconds, 30 is usually OK).
3. From Notepad or another text editor, print a short message (e.g. "This is a test print") to the Internet Printer. You will receive a reply E-Mail containing the "Printer ID" which will identify the printer attached to the Print Server. If this does not match the printer driver you are using, install the correct printer driver. Printing through the Internet 1. 2. Create or open the document you wish to print. Select the Printer connected to the InterNet Printing Port. 3.
SNMP The Print Server supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). This allows network supervisors to monitor and control the Print Server using network management platforms such as HP OpenView, IBM SystemView, etc. The appropriate MIB file must be imported into your SNMP management program using the Import-Compile command. Check your management program for details on this procedure. The MIB files are provided in the Mib folder on the CD-ROM, as follows: Mib1p.mib PS 7100 Mib2p.
Chapter 8 8 Troubleshooting This chapter describes some problem situations, which may arise, and the solutions to them. Overview If you encounter printing difficulties, please refer to the appropriate section. If, after following the advice in these documents, the Print Server still does not function properly, please contact your dealer for further advice. Hardware & LAN Problems Problem No. 1 All the Print Server's LEDs are off. Solution No. 1 Check the power supply or power connection. Problem No.
Address. This problem would also arise if you assigned static IP Address, which is within the range used by the DHCP server. If so, use another address which is NOT within the range used by the DHCP server. Problem No. 6 The Wireless is not working (for PS7100 only) Solution No. 6 • Make sure the PCMCIA card is inserted (check the WLAN LED). • If the Print Server is in "Infrastructure" mode, make sure the LAN port is not connected. Note! PS7100 will disable the wireless if LAN connection is detected.
Problem No. 6 I can't select the "Remaining from:" item in the print dialog box. Solution No. 6 If you have selected the Layout value, "2 Up", or "4 Up", you cannot access the Remaining from item. Choose other selections. Problem No. 7 A cover page prints either on the first or the last page of the document. Solution No. 7 Select one of these solutions: • Turn the cover page feature off.
Novell NetWare Problem No. 1 My Print Server cannot print the jobs sent to the print queue. Solution No. 1 Try the following: 1. 2. Check if the printer attached to the Print Server is on-line. Check if your Print Server is logged into the file server (See Problem 2 below.). 3. Check the current status of the queues used by the Print Server, and ensure the queues are active. Check if the NetWare printer number is correct. 0 = parallel port 1 of the Print Server.
Windows Printing Problems Problem No. 1 When I tried to install the Printing software for Peer-to-Peer printing, I received an error message and the installation was aborted. Solution No. 1 This may be caused by an existing installation of the printer port software. Before attempting another installation: • Remove the existing installation • Restart your PC To remove an existing printer port installation: 1. Open Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs 2.
7. Click the Add Port button. On the resulting screen, select Other, then Printer Server, as the port to add, as shown below. 8. Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as shown below.
9. Click the Browse Device button, select the desired Print Server, and click OK. 10. Click OK to return to the Printers folders, and right-click on the Printer. Ensure that the Work off-line option is NOT checked. The Printer should no longer be grayed out, and is ready for use. Problem No. 3 I connected and configured a WPS (Windows Printing System) printer as described, but I can't get the print job to print. Solution No. 3 Printer drivers for WPS printers poll the printer before sending print data.
Problem No. 5 A printing device connected to the Print Server port cannot print or prints garbage. Solution No. 5 Check the following: • Cable connection between Print Server and printer. • Serial port configuration, if a serial device. • Printer driver in the application program or Windows matches the printer. Problem No. 6 The Configuration button on the Printer Status screen in BiAdmin is grayed out, even though my printer is bi -directional. Solution No.
Appendix A A Specifications General Specifications PS7100 Print Server Power Consumption 3w max. External Power Adapter 12V DC LEDs 4 Parallel Port 1 Centronic female DB-25 connector Ethernet Connector 10/100BaseT FCC / CE Class B PS723H Super Print Server Power Consumption 10w max External Power Adapter 12V DC LEDs 6 Parallel Port 2 Centronic female DB-25 connector, ECP compatible Ethernet Connectors 10/100BaseT Wireless Access Point IEEE 802.
Parallel Port Pin Assignments ∗ Data signals will be driven by some but not all peripheral devices.
Otherwise, the procedure to install TCP/IP printing support is as follows. Click the Service option and ensure that Microsoft TCP/IP Printing is enabled. If it is not enabled, select the Add option and enable it as usual. If you added services in step 2, reboot the computer for the changes to take affect. 2. 3. 1. 2. Go to Start-Settings-Printer and invoke the Add Printer wizard. When prompted with This printer will be managed by, select My Computer and click Next. Windows NT 4.
In the Name of printer or print queue on that server dialog box, enter the appropriate logical printer number (L1..L3, or L1..L8, depending on the model) as previously configured on the Print Server. Click OK. When returned to the Printer Ports window, simply select Close and then install your printer driver as usual. When prompted whether or not the printer will be shared, select the Sharing radio button. In the Shared dialog box, enter the shared printer name.
The Print Server fully supports both Bindery and NDS Novell systems. Novell NetWare Client PCs can now be configured as described in Chapter 4 - Client Configuration. 6. Page 69 If desired, click "Additional Drivers" and install printer drivers for other versions of Windows, such as Windows 98. This will assist users during the installation process. Click OK to close this Window. Configuration is now complete. • Select "Shared As:" and enter an appropriate name for this printer.
The NetWare Manual (in the Manual\NetWare folder on the CD-ROM) contains detailed information on using BiAdmin with NetWare Servers. • These program is provided on the CD-ROM, in the Utility folder. The documentation for the program is provided in sub−folders of the Manual folder on the CD-ROM. • Command-line DOC program, intended only to configure the Print Server for use with NetWare V2, 3 and 4. This program also has a limited ability to configure the NetWare Server itself.
Default is NULL (no password). Print Server or Remote Printer. Select the frame types used by your network. (Ethernet 802.2, Ethernet 802.3, Ethernet SNAP, and Ethernet II) By default, all frame types are enabled. Device Password NetWare Mode Frame Type NetWare print server to service the Print Server's parallel port 2 (P2). Novell Printer Server for P2 Not applicable. (NetWare NDS mode only) Not applicable.
Defines how often the Print Server will poll the queues to be serviced. Set to Yes to receive a job notification at only the workstation where the print job originated, No to receive a job notification at all workstations that you have logged on. The password on the NetWare Server. The Print Server device needs this password to connect to t he NetWare Server.
9. To start the NDPS Manager whenever you bring up the server, add a command like the following to your server's AUTOEXEC.NCF file: LOAD NDPSM SerMGR.TeSupp The last item is the name of the NDPS Manager object you wish to load. After creating an NDPS Manager, you can create NDPS printers by using NetWare Administrator, as explained below. • To start the NDPS Manager in future, enter the following command at the console: LOAD NDPSM then select the NDPS Manager object.
Enter the desired name for the Printer Agent (PA) Name. Normally, the NDPS Manager will be the NDPS Manger object you are using. Select Novell Printer Gateway in the Gateway Type. (see figure2 above) Click OK and then select the available printer. Select Remote (LPR on IP) in the Connection Type. Click Next to see the following Configure Port Handler screen. 6. 7. 8. 9. Figure 30: Create Printer Agent Start the NDPS Manager object you will be using to control the Printer Agent.
Repeat this procedure for any other ports on the Print Server, or for any other logical printers you wish to use. Client PCs can now be configured as described in Chapter 4 - Client Configuration. Page 75 11. In the Printer Name field, enter the Logical Port name on the Print Server. (e.g.: L1) Note: For Print Servers with one parallel port, the logical ports are named L1, L2 and L3. For devices with three parallel ports, the logical ports are named L1 to L8. 12.
FTP Direct Socket Interface PSfilter (proprietary printing method) • • • For full details on using Unix systems with your Print Server, refer to the Unix manual in the /Manual/Unix directory on the CD-ROM.
