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Infoprint 6500 Series Line Matrix Printers
Etherne t Interface Users Manual
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Infoprint 6500 Series Line Matrix Printers
Etherne t Interface Users Manual
G550-0440-00
First Edition (May 2005)
Notices
Energy Star
Notices
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Trademarks
Product Recycling and Disposal
Communication Statements
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
European Union (EU) Conformity Statement
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
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German Conformity Statement
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Korea
Lithium Battery Warning
Software License Agreement
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Product Registration Information
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ..............................................35
2 Installation And Configuration .................. 51
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4 Windows Configuration .......................... 111
5 AIX/Unix Configuration ........................... 143
6 Novell Configuration.... ........................... 173
7 Novell Configuration For 10/100Base-T Interfaces ........................ 191
8 iSeries Configuration, ASCII Printer....... 223
9 iSeries Configuration, IPDS Printer........ 241
10 z/OS Configuration, IPDS Printer ........... 265
11 z/OS Configuration, TN3270E ................283
12 iSeries Configuration, TN5250 ............... 301
13 ISer ies Configuration, SNMP ................. 309
14 Mo nitoring Printers.................. ............... 319
15 IBM Network Printer Manager ................ 325
16 Comma nds............................................. 32 7
17 Ex tra Features........................................ 365
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What Is The Ethernet Interface?
Printer Models And Applicable Ethernet Interface Cards
What Special Features Are Available?
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Chapter 1
Logical Printer Architecture
What Special Features Are Available?
Logical Printer Architecture
Figure 1. Print Path
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Destinations/Queues
Models
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Interfaces
10/100Base-T
Run and Auto Reset Modes
Network Indicator
ETHERNET
Integrated NIC Card LED:
Wireless Network Indicator
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DIP Switches
Speed Setting for 10/100Base-T
Chapter 1
Conventions Used In This Manual
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Installation
Connecting To The Network
Configuration Tools
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Configuration Using The Control Panel
Infoprint 6500 Users Guide
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Ethernet Interface Verification
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Wireless Ethernet Interface Configuration Using The Control Panel
IP Address Configuration
Wireless Parameter Configuration
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Encryption Key Configuration
Authentication Method
Kerberos Parameters
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Equivalent Wireless Ethernet Interface Configuration Using The Telnet Command
Wireless Cisco LEAP
Kerberos Enabled Wireless NIC Configuration
Configuring the Print Server for Kerberos Authentication
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HTML Forms
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Figure 4. Ethernet Interface HTML Structure NOTE: Online help is available for all HTML pages.
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Configuration Alternatives
Teln et
spike
Remote Shell
FTP
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Interface Web Page
Configuration
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Chapter 3
Network Configuration
TCP/IP Network
Interface
Routing
802.11b
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Windows Network (NetBIOS TCP/IP)
Workgroup Name
Novell Network
FrameType
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Chapter 3
Print Path Configuration
Destination Settings
Back Channel
Services
Selected Model
Current Model Settings
Current Log Path Settings
Print Model Configuration
Banner Page
Filter
Header String
Chapter 3
Trailer String
Printer Configuration
Log Path Configuration
Logpath Type
Logpath Port
TN5250/3270 Configuration
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Port
Resource Name
Device Description
Message Queue Name
Message Queue Library
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SNMP Configuration
SNMP Manager Alert Posting Setting s
Syslog Alert Posting Settings
Email Alert Posting Settings
Email Address
Short E-mail Format
Short E-mail Message Length
Send Test Message
Alert Groups
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Chapter 3
Description
Location
Contact
Printer Serial Number
Syslog
Email
SMTP Server
DNS Server
Chapter 3
System Configuration
Status
Status - I/O Port
Chapter 3
Status - Network
IBM Printing Systems
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Windows Environment Description
Windows Ethernet Interface Configuration
Mandatory
Optional
Configuration Using ARP
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Communicating Across Routers
Changing Workgroup Names
Changing Destination Names
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Windows Host Configuration
Windows XP/2000 Host Setup
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Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup
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Windows NT 3.51 Host Setup
Windows Me or 9x Host Setup
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Chapter 4
Windows Troubleshooting Tips
Technical Support
Ethernet Interface Cannot Be Found On The
HTML Configuration Forms Will Not Display
Errors Occur When Defining An LPR Printer
Cannot Browse The Ethernet Interface On The
Printer Errors When Printing Or No Output
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Chapter 4
WIRELESS, ETHERNET
Web Browser/HTTP Problem
Windows NT 4.0 Or 2000 Host Setup Problems
Installing Microsoft TCP/IP Printing
User's Manual
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Unix Environment Description
Unix Ethernet Interface Configuration
Mandatory
Optional
Using ARP
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Using RARP
Using BOOTP
Communicating Across Routers
Unix Host Configuration
Manual System V Host Setup
portname
EthernetInterfacename
Chapter 5
Ethernet Installation on HP-UX
Solaris 2.6 7 Ethernet Setup
SCO Setup
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Manual LPR/LPD Host Setup
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Ethernet Configuration for AIX 4
Standard Processing
Local Filtering
AIX Remote Queue TimeOut Setting
Printing With FTP
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Direct Socket Printing
Printing From AIX
Chapter 5
Setting Up AIX 4.x
Unix Troubleshooting Tips
Ethernet Interface Cannot Be Found On The
Nothing Prints
Stair-Stepped Output
Chapter 5
No Form Feed Or Extra Page Comes Out
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Chapter 5
ETHERNET,
Front Panel Message - Dynamically Set Params Read Only
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Novell Environment Description
Novell Ethernet Interface Configuration
Mandatory
Optional
Using HTML Forms
Novell Host Configuration
NetWare Version 3.
PSERVER Setup
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NetWare Version 3.
RPRINTER Setup
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NetWare Version 4.
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NetWare Version 4.
x
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RPRINTER Setup
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Novell Troubleshooting Tips
Chapter 6
NetWare 3.
- No PSERVER Connection
NetWare 4.
and 5.
- No PSERVER Connection
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For 10/100Base-T Interfaces
Novell Ethernet Interface Configuration (10/100Base-T)
Preferred File Server (NDS and Bindery Setups)
Adding Preferred File Server
for
Removing Preferred File Server
Setting Password Security
and 5.
Netware 3.
Netware 4.
Print Server Setup - HTML Method
Print Server Setup - Manual (Telnet) Method
Adjusting Polling Time
and 5.
Netware 3.
Netware 4.
Changing The Ethernet Interface Name
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Changing The Ethernet Interface Frame Type
Changing The Ethernet Interface Mode
Setting The Ethernet Interface NDS Context (NDS Setups)
Setting The Ethernet Interface Preferred NDS Tree (NDS S etups )
Novell Host Configuration (10/100Base-T)
NDS PSERVER Setup (Netware 4.
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Bindery PSERVER Setup
Referencing A Bindery Queue In NDS
RPRINTER/NPRINTER Setup
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NDPS Configuration (Netware 4.11 and Above)
Overview
Setup using Forward Jobs to a Queue Mode
Setup using LPR Mode
Setup Using RPRINTER Mode
Troubleshooting (10/100Base-T)
Chapter 7
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Chapter 7
RPRINTER/NPRINTER Setup
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Printing Related
The Job Goes To The Queue But Nothing Prints
The Job Prints Incorrectly
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ASCII Printer
Developing Line Descriptions With CRTLINETH
Chapter 8
Configuring iSeries For ASCII Using TCP/IP
Configuring With ADDTCPIFC
Chapter 8
Configuring A Router Definition With ADDTCPRTE
Configuring A Local Domain And Hostname
Configuring A TCP/IP Host Table Entry
Configuring The iSeries For Printing
Remote Printer Queue name
IP Address
Setting Up Printing For ASCII Files
To Use LPR Manually
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To Create An Automatic Remote Output Queue
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Chapter 8
Verify Printing On iSeries
iSeries ASCII Troubleshooting
Chapter 8
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Chapter 8
Web Browser/HTTP Problem
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IPDS Printer
Configuring On iSeries As An IPDS Printer
Printing AFP, IPDS, And SCS Files
Requirements
Configuration Checklist
Configuring An iSeries TCP/IP Interface With ADDTCPIFC
Configuring An Interface For Ethernet
Configuring A TCP/IP Host Table Entry
Configuring PSF For IPDS On V3R7 Or V4R1
Configuring AFP With CRTPSFCFG On V3R7 Or V4R1 (Optional)
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Configuring PSF With CRTDEVPRT On V3R7 Or V4R1
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Configuring PSF for IPDS On V4R2 And Above
Configuring AFP with CRTPSFCFG on V4R3 and above (Optional)
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Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT On V4R2 and above
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Verifying The IPDS Configuration On iSeries
Chapter 9
Sharing The iSeries Printer On The Network
Printer Sharing Parameters
Chapter 9
iSeries Troubleshooting
Cannot PING The Printer
PSF Terminates When Initialized
Spooled Print File Remains In PND Status
Chapter 9
Spooled Files Disappear Without Printing
Data Is Being Clipped
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IPDS Printer
Requirements
Chapter 10
Configuration Checklist
Configuring PSF for z/OS to Print IPDS Files
Configuration Procedure
TCP/IP for z/OS: Customization and Administration Guide
Define the Communications Control Unit to z/OS
Modify the TCP/IP Profile in z/OS
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Verify the Printer Connection
ip_address
Define the Printer to JES
Define the Printer to PSF
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Configuration Procedure
System Programming Guide
Verifying a TCP/IP-Attached Printer on z/OS
Starting a TCP/IP-attached Printer
Stopping a TCP/IP-attached Printer
Resolving IPDS Printing Problems
Sharing IBM 6500-v Printers on z/OS
JES Spool Printer Sharing
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Chapter 10
Port Switching Printer Sharing
Handling z/OS Connectivity Problems
Ping is Not Successful
Ping is Successful
IBM TCP/IP z/OS Customization and Administration Guide
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TN3270E
z/OS Configuration For A TN3270E Printer
Coax Printer Support FMID
Program Materials
VTAM Definitions For SCS and DSE TN3270E
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TCPIP Configuration With TN3270E
Printer Inventory Manager As Defined With TN3270E
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Configuration Screens
Chapter 11
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TN5250
Setting Up TN5250 Print Queues on iSeries
Chapter 12
Setting Up A TN5250 Connection/Device Via A Telnet Session
User Supplied Values
Using Telnet Commands for TN5250
Command List
Store Commands
Chapter 12
List Commands
Getting Started
TN5250 Job Formatting
Chapter 12
Font Identifier (FONT) - Help
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SNMP
Configuring for a *LAN 3812 SNMP Device Description
Configuration Instructions
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Inactivity Timer (INACTTMR)
Host Print Transform (TRANSFORM)
Manufacturer Type and Model (MFRTYPMDL)
Remote Location (RMTLOCNAME)
User-Defined Options (USRDFNOPT)
System Driver Program (SYSDRVPGM)
Workstation Customizing Object (WSCST)
Configuration Example
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Varying on the Printer
Problem Areas for Consideration
Additional Information
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Implementing Printer Management
Agent/Manager Model
MIB
Standards Of Network Printer MIBs
Components Of The Printer MIB
Information Provided By The MIB
General Information About MIBs
Getting The Latest MIB Information
Chapter 14
SNMP
Monitoring Tools
Monitoring With AIX NetView/6000
Setting The SNMP Community Name
The Printer Management Uti lity Software (PMU)
IBM Printer Management Utility Users Manual
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Manager
Chapter 15
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Command Shell Overview
npsh Access Methods
Main npsh Command Prefixes
Complete Command List
Store Commands
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Set Commands
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List Commands
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Miscellaneous Commands
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ping
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Ethernet Interface Security
Users And Passwords
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Reset The Ethernet Password
Procedure A
Procedure B
Procedure C
TCP Access Lists
hostIPaddress
networkaddress
Printer Monitoring And Logging
Printer And Print Job Monitoring
Chapter 17
Printer Logging Through Logpaths
ipaddress
Ethernet Interface Naming Schemes
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Glossary
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Index
Symbols
Numerics
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