Network Technologies 8, T15-RS16 Using Printer Server via Ethernet Connection, Basic Setup

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4.6 Using Printer Server via Ethernet Connection

Introduction

In order to send print jobs to a network-based printer, the Ethernet Print Terminal function in the TERMINAL must be used. To use this function, the Telnet Terminal communication option described on page 1 is available. For this option to work, an Ethernet cable must be connected as described on page 6.

There are two ways to send the print jobs to a network-connected printer: 1) through LPD protocol, and 2) through TFTP protocol.

•The LPD method is more suitable for printing environments with a large number of users because the LPD protocol has a queue process so print jobs will be kept in the print queues in the CPU.

•TFTP does not implement the print queue concept; if the printer port is not ready for accepting new print jobs, TFTP will be terminated. Consequently, the user must send the print job again. As a result, the TFTP protocol is suitable for printing small jobs, in an environment with a small number of users, or for testing purposes.

LPD is a built-in printing protocol in the BSD type of UNIX and is also available in most other UNIX systems. With LPD, users do not need to install additional software to the CPU to print the jobs. Most implementations of the LPD protocol send out the data file before the control file. However, since Ethernet Print Terminal must print the data file immediately upon receiving it, the print option specified in the control file cannot take affect.

To install the printer server function of Ethernet Print Terminal, the first step is Basic setup. Whichever printing protocol will be used, it is necessary to run basic setup first. If LPD will be used to print jobs, go through the Setup for LPD procedures. If TFTP will be used, go through the Setup for TFTP procedures.

4.6.1 Basic Setup

Because the TCP/IP world uses IP addressing to communicate with each other, the purpose of Basic Setup is to assign an IP address to the Ethernet Print Terminal.

For the purpose of this explanation, assume the following:

(1)Login to the UNIX CPU as root

(2)The Ethernet Print Terminal is on the same network segment that the printer resides.

Step 1. Add the Print Server to /etc/hosts

Create a new entry in the /etc/hosts file on all UNIX CPUs that are slated to work with Ethernet Print Terminal. To create a new entry, add the following line:

IP_Address PS_NAME # comment

where: IP_Address is an IP address.

PS_NAME is a CPU name of a print server.

The statement after # is the comment for the new entry.

e.g. 90.3.2.2 ETPS1 # Ethernet Terminal

This example assigns the name ETPS1 to the Ethernet Print Terminal with IP address 90.3.2.2.

NOTE: The IP address is defined in setup Screen of Ethernet Print Terminal, as a Local IP address. Use the same one.

Step 2. Check to see if above steps are completed

To verify if the IP address of print Server function is installed successfully, issue the following ping command:

ping PS_NAME [Enter]

e.g. ping ETPS1 [Enter]

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Contents RACKMUX-T15-RS16/8 Trademark Table of Contents 1 VT100, VT220 and Console Ansi Command Guide Table of Figures Console Terminal IntroductionConsole Switch Materials Not Supplied, but Required MaterialsFeatures and Functions Rack Mounting Instructions InstallationTerminal vs. Serimux Cable Connections Connect Devices, Hosts, and PowerConnect the Serimux and Terminal to a Network Power Up The RackmuxEthernet cable RJ45 Male Connector Getting Started Setup The TerminalF2- Genrl Setup Menu Saving and Exiting SetupF4- Comm Setup Menu Connect to the SerimuxStartup- Accessible host list Password, see Using the Serimux Console Switch1 Login as the administrator Administrator ControlsPort list displays the status of all ports Port ListPort settings menu Port SettingsSetting Description Value Data bit Port serial settingsStop Bit ParityInter-character delay Flow control CommandXon or Xoff Characters DTR line behaviorDisplay serial settings for different port number Modem settingsCopy Port Serial Settings Port data buffer Port data bufferUser List User ListUser settings menu User SettingsCopy User Settings Port accessChange administrator password Advanced SettingsLoad new firmware Save current firmware FirmwareSerimux is waiting to save its firmware User Controls User Accessible host list screenUser main menu User main menuPort List screen Limited user accessible Port listTerse mode commands ¾ Connect to port User Terse mode¾ Accessible host list ¾ Port infoFactory reset button Initialize Serimux Console Switch to default settings¾ Verbose mode ¾ User LogoutDescription Acceptable Value Default Value Serimux Port CharacteristicsHow To Setup The Terminal Using the TerminalChanging The Terminal Operating Parameters F1- Disp Setup MenuF2- Genrl Setup Menu Printer F3- Keybd Setup MenuF4- Comm Setup Menu F7- FKeys SET-UP Definition Setup Menu F5- Misc Setup MenuF6-Tabs SET-UP Menu Printer RCV ON/OFFF8- Ansbk SET-UP Menu F9- Lan Setup MenuF10- Colr1 Set-up Menu Programmable KeysAttribute = Bold/Blink Color Association = OFF/ON Color Setup MenuF11- Colr2 Set-up Menu Palette Display Attribute Foreground Color Background Color Color PalettesColor Palettes Contd Command Enhanced PC Local Keyboard CommandsCommands Supported in Ascii Personalities Terminal Command GuideSame WyseKey/fkey DEL Select bell volumeStop parity word Key/fkey Sequence Sequence DEL Sequence DELESC . cursor1 Message CRAttr ESC a mf attrFcolor Bcolor mapCcc C ColLine col Sending data 910+/925 Term Editing ContdClearing Data Character Sets 910+/925 Term Print FunctionsSet Pp bb...bbVariable Values for Commands Fkey FieldKey LdrawDefinition MapMax Maximum Speed Screen Area *eScroll Scrolling Type Speedlps VolumeParity 1 VT100, VT220 and Console Ansi Command Guide Ansi Command GuideCharacter Set Selection VT100, VT220 Console AnsiESC Ps final Label assignedFinal character FinalCharacter Attribute VT100, VT220 Console Ansi Character AttributeEditing Functions PsnKc/hc ST String VT100, VT220 Console Ansi Auxiliary Keypad Modes Console Ansi modeUnshifted function key Terminal Resets More Terminal Control CommandsVT100, VT220 Console Ansi Transmission/Printer Control Terminal Status ReportsVT52 Mode Escape Sequences Command 2 VT52 Command GuideRespond with keyboard language CSI ? 27 Ps n Keyboard LanguageBasic Setup Using Printer Server via Ethernet ConnectionSetup for LPD Tftp Printing Setup for TftpLPD printing Standard Controls On-Screen Display OSDOSD Control Menu OSD Main MenuPosition Menu Brightness/Contrast MenuColor Menu OSD Image can be moved to different points on the display Setup MenuKeyboard Layout Keyboard FunctionsKeys of the Number Pad Number PadHardware Specifications Serimux Hardware Specifications TerminalHardware Information Attribute ValueSerial Port Pinouts CPU-to-RACKMUX Ethernet Crossover CableSerial Port Cabling Cable Adapters RJ45 SignalPin Description Serimux Ethernet Pinouts3 4 Terminal Connector Pin AssignmentsSUB-D Female connector Dimensional Drawings Index Warranty Information

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