ETHERNET PRINT SERVER

6. EPS Configuration

In many cases, you may not need to configure the EPS to use it as a print server. Using NetWare and AppleTalk is especially simple. To print using LAT and TCP/IP, you may need to follow some of the setup instructions listed below.

You can configure the EPS either via a terminal attached to the serial port or via a network login. See Appendix D for details on logging into the EPS from the network.

This manual discusses configuration in two parts. The first is for parameters that are common to all protocols, such as the server name, passwords, serial and parallel port configuration, and service settings. The second section covers each individual protocol and discusses both settable parameters and the various SHOW commands that monitor the server’s counters and status.

You must be a privileged user to change the server and service parameters. The default privileged password on the EPS is “SYSTEM;” you can change it with the SET/DEFINE SERVER PRIVILEGED PASSWORD command.

You can restore factory defaults on the EPS via the command line or the configuration DIP switches. From the command line, “INIT FACTORY” will restore the factory settings. To use the DIP switches, simply reboot the EPS with the SW4 switch in the “FACTORY NVR” position, and then change it back to the “NORMAL” setting after the EPS is running. Returning to factory defaults will erase all configuration information except the unit’s hardware address, so you may need to reconfigure the unit.

There is a fundamental difference between the SET and DEFINE commands. SET commands take effect immediately, but are not permanent. DEFINE commands are permanent, but do not take effect until you restart the system. A restart is a server reboot for DEFINE SERVER and DEFINE SERVICE commands or a port logout for DEFINE PORT and DEFINE PRINTER commands. The SAVE command will take all current settings and make them permanent. Likewise, SHOW shows current characteristics, while LIST displays the characteristics that will take effect after a restart.

6.1 Server Characteristics

In general, you do not need to change server characteristics. The only exceptions to this are LAT and TCP/IP parameters:

You may need to adjust timers (SET SERVER KEEPALIVE, MULTICAST, RETRANSMIT LIMIT, etc.) for your network.

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