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Intermate 100 manual Configuring Print Services and Host Sessions

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CONFIGURING PRINT

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Intermate 100 manual Configuring Print Services and Host Sessions

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Intermate100 / Intermate101 Disclaimer TrademarksIntroduction Introduction Target Audience and ProductsTarget Audience Print Servers, Component Codes and Release LevelsSummary overview of major changes Spring August 2001 IPP October 2001 ThinPrintDecember January 2002 IPX/SPX removedIntroduction Target Audience and Products Manual and Guides Print Server Administration ManualTypes of Documentation Other Types of Documentation Conventions Used in the Manual and Guides Topics in This Manual Purpose of the About informa- tionAbout the Supported Printing Environments Descriptive Framework About Tools for Management and ConfigurationAbout the FTP Print protocol Powerful Multi Purpose Utility About Initial ContactGetting ConnectedAbout Configuring the Basic and Permission Sub- Groups Basic sub-group has three configuration pagesAbout Configuring Services and Host-Sessions Key ConceptsInput control and HPOs Target printerConfiguration Pages for Output and Input Logical printerProcessing Facilities Output ControlInput Five Sub-Groups Input Control Sub-GroupOther Configurations About Information and Monitoring Possibilities Maintenance-related items on the Http menu About Upgrades and MaintenanceChapters on upgrades and maintenance About the Appendices Printing Environments Introduction What is a printerWindows 2000 and Windows XP Raw Socket Printing Standard TCP/IP Port Page Page Intermate Print Port LPRNative LPR Print queue nameip address Windows 2000 and Windows XP LPR Internet Print Protocol Http//192.168.0.227631/printerWindows 2000 and Windows XP Internet Print Protocol Windows NT Define Printer and Port Using an Intermate Print Port for Raw Socket orInstall the Print Port Program Page Setting up a Raw Socket Port Port Print queue nameip address Page Native LPR PrerequisiteWindows NT 4.0 Native LPR \systemroot\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC Windows NT 4.0 Native LPR Windows 95/98 Add the Intermate Port 9100 or LPR printer portInstall the Print Port Program New Printer Windows 95/98 New Printer Add the Intermate Port 9100 or LPR printer port Setting up a Raw Socket Port Port Print queue nameip address Page Novell Netware LPR via pure IP Apple LaserWriter LPR only To set up for printing Mac OS 8.1 and higherMac OS 7.5 or Earlier Viewer.html?docid=0900253d80006cfa&docheader=ter- minalAIX Topics CoveredField Comments LPR AsciiInitialization Screen How to Print LPD FTPIpds with PSF/6000 Create a new Ipds printer definitionGeneral Printing Problems for AIX Checking and Using the Ipds ConnectionOS/2 2.x and OS/2 Warp IpdsLPR Ascii data, e.g. PCL and Postscript Create a new printer and queuePara Element Replace with Print using LPR command from the Command LinePrint from WIN-OS/2 using the Lprmon command Troubleshooting To obtain status from the TCP/IP LPD connected printerIpds from PSF/2 System requirementsOS/2 2.x and OS/2 Warp Ipds from PSF/2 Tools for Management Configuration Http Browser PrerequisitesHow To Connect Http//192.168.0.227Menu Items and Groups Before Login ActionsLogin with User Name and Password TipMenu Items and Groups After Login How to Change Settings on Configuration Pages At the bottom of each configuration page are three buttonsActivating New Values By Rebooting Logout Log out from the Intermate1xx by closing the browser windowConfiguration Using a Telnet Client ConnectingSetting Up Telnet Terminal Preferences Platform PrerequisitesMain Menu Menu Items and SettingsConfiguration Menus Commands below, interface means Intermate1xx print server Intermate Management and Configuration Utility Imcu What the Imcuimcu is and how It worksThis Chapter Covers Installation and Basic Use Installation of the Various Elements Establishing an Imcu Server How to Log In and Out LogDevice List / Available Agents Sample device list is shown on the nextDevice List Installing Agents Remote Installation of an Agent from the Imcu serverEmbedded Agent on the Intermate1xx Direct Installation of an Agent on a PCTroubleshooting Agent Installation on a PC Initial Contact IP Assignments for Initial Contact Information Needed Before Starting Host NameIpconfig Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or XP How to find the group of settings called TCP/IPMethod Overview IP Assignments for Initial Contact Method Overview Assignment Using Bootp Etc/bootptab fileIP Assignments for Initial Contact Assignment Using Bootp Assignment Using Rarp 192.168.0.227 00c0a200801eIP Assignments for Initial Contact Assignment Using Rarp Assignment Using Dhcp Static IP Assignment Using ARP and Ping Arp -s 192.168.0.227 00-c0-a2-00-80-1ePage Steps Static IP Assignment Using the ImcuPrerequisites Page Configuring Basic Permissions SUB-GROUPS TCP/IP Syntax for IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Enable DHCP, BOOTP, RARP-or none of theseMandatory IP-identifying information Host NameWins Server Optional SettingsDNS Server for Look-Ups General Introduction to the ChapterAdministrative Parameters SysAdmin contactModel Device’s locationSystem Target Printer System Target Printer has the following special functionsEnable Front Panel Messages PJL Values CommentsNetwork Media speed and duplexEnable Local MAC Address Local MAC Address 7F.FF.FF.FF.FF.FFConfiguring Permissions Password ChangeEnter New Password Re-enter PasswordLicense Key Ordering a keyLicense Key Entry About the Global MAC AddressConfiguring Print Services and Host Sessions Processing Facilities TCP/IP Sessions, Services and Host-Sessions ServicesHPO SCS TN5250E Host Sessions HPO SCS TN3270E Host Session HPO Ipds Host Session Network Printers Using NDO Physical Printers = Target PrintersLocal Printer System Target PrinterProcessing Layers Processing layers. Read from left to rightPrinter Use Logical Printer/Output ToOld Use Logical Configurable Logical Printers Logical Printers17.6.1. PR0 / Logical Printer Physical printerString Substitution How Strings Are WrittenData Manipulation in the Logical Printer Layer Examples of Logical Printer DefinitionsPrinter Strings Logical Pre-Processing String BeforeSubstitution Processing Flows-Examples PR0SCS TN3270 through PR0 Logical Printer PR5 configured for string before and string after Load Balancing Pools NDO only Working with NDO Load Balancing Pools and Data Manipulation LogicalPre-Processing Post-Processing Printer Pool StringsTypes Logical Load Pre-Processing Post-Processing LPR-4Supports 1284 Directional Be enabled? Local Printer Parallel PortIntroduction-Messages and Status Reporting Is the result biSee About Error Reporting in ECP Mode Parallel Port Ieee P1284 Negotiation Mode Values for print servers using releases 2111 and higherValues for print servers using releases older than Value CommentsIeee Timing Log for ECP and Nibble Modes ValuePJL Support Report Compatible Mode Error as Compatible Mode, Report Problems AsReport Compatible Mode PE as Special PJL Settings for ECP and Nibble Check for Pending Printer Data When Idle For / Reverse DataPJL Printer Status Feedback Frequency Value for CommentsECP Mode on a printer that does not understand PJL About Error Reporting in ECP ModeECP Mode on a printer that understands PJL Enable Power Detection Disable this if you are using NDORecommended Features for Network Target Printers Network Destination OptionRequirements Brushed-up Functionality and TerminologyConfigurations for Each Network Destination # Hostname Mandatory Print Method Mandatory LPRRaw Socket TCP Port Raw Socket port numbersLPR Count Byte MB LPR settingsPrinter LPR Queue Name System Target Printer in a Stand-Alone Setup Changes Needed on Other Configuration PagesLocal Printer-Do Not Enable Power Detection Logical Printers Target Printer 1-2 mandatory fieldsUp to 3 optional fields for data manipulation Order of fields within each setTarget Printer Load Balancing Pool Determining the order of values to enterExample Comments 3,2 String Before and String After 500 100 200String Substitutions Substitution Strings Input String # and Output String#Planning Services in Input Control Common Feature How to Direct OutputAdvanced Settings More informa- tionRaw Socket = Port 9100 = Reverse Telnet Example TCP Port # 1 set to Example TCP Port # 4 set to Special Ispp portQueue Name Queue Type Output is directed to LPR Print Queues LPD ProtocolName FTP Print ConfigurationUsing FTP Print Included Features Print server configurationPrinter configuration and use IPP Print Internet Printing ProtocolIntroduction ThinPrint configuration page in the Intermate1xxThinPrint Services in Input Control ThinPrint Value Where the output is sent by the print server Intermate1xxManagement Information Monitoring Possibilities Main Status Pages Other Printouts in the Actions Group Help Quick Guide Standard Monitoring Information Status Group on the Http MenuTarget Name Network Destination Status Target Printer InfoTarget Name Local Printer About the Page Counters About Network Target PrintersEffect of Local Printer Negotiation Modes Target Name Local TargetStatus System Log Messages requiring you to seek help from a point of purchase Messages about things you can fix yourselfConfigurable Monitoring Tools Imcu AgentParameter Default Comments Setting Mail NotificationConfigure Snmp Introduction and Pre-RequisitesSet Up a Connection With Your Snmp Tool To set up a connectionConfigure Snmp Set Up a Connection With Your Snmp Tool Configure Snmp Set Up a Connection With Your Snmp Tool Edit Variables To define a query and edit variablesLoad and Edit Options Parameters To add the Private MIBTo edit the Intermate1xx parameters Tip Parameter To set up trapsTraps 6.1.4.1.1527 00000000400c0a20507f8 Reboot the Intermate1xx Using and Viewing Traps Look up the number in . Snmp Printer Trap NumbersConfigure Snmp Using and Viewing Traps Printer and Job Status via Finger External Tool Purposes and LimitationsHow to Use It Finger @192.168.0.227Upgrades and Maintenance Upgrade Components How to Get UpgradesHow to See Which Firmware is Currently Loaded What and HowRelease Level Designations What the Firmware File Names MeanTwo Part Version-Naming System Overview of Component Types and File Names FSS-Files File NameConfiguration Files Configuration file imacfg.bin28.4.2. .IDB Print Server’s FTP Directory and Its Libraries Intermate100 G22Intermate101 G32 and G34 How to Inspect the FTP Directory DirUsing FTP Directly Upgrades of Firmware and Fonts FFS filesPut C\PrintServerUpdates\G222021.FFS Upgrades of IDBs Binary Configuration File imaconfig.bin Imacfg.binPut C\PrintServerConfigs\imacfg.bin Using the Imcu for Maintenance AdvantagesSingle Print Server About file types FFS files, such as Main Code Configuration file Using the Imcu for Maintenance Single Print Server Bulk Upgrade Using the Imcu for Maintenance Bulk Upgrade Upgrade of Main Code or Boot Code Using a Serial Cable CableIntermate Download Utility Program Overview of Types of Resets Activate New, Saved Settings with a RebootRestore Factory Default Settings Remote Http Menu Configuration Page OnlyHttp Menu Restore All Defaults Telnet ClientRestore Factory Defaults Test Button Intermate100General Information ResultDesired Result LED lighting sequence Crash Recovery Intermate101 only Appendices Updates and Revised Documentation Where to Find Support Appendix A. Customer SupportGathering Information What the Unit Looks Like Appendix B. Technical InformationHardware Technical Information Hardware Supported Printers and Performance Features Intermate100EU EMC, CE Declaration of Conformity Emission Notices and ApprovalsUSA FCC Rules Part 15, Class a Appendix C. Hardware Installation LED Patterns in Various Modes Programming Flash Memory Test Button to Print Main Status Pages or Quick Guide Appendix E. US Ascii 7-bit Character Set Decimal Values 32 Hex112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 Appendix F. String Syntax Basic Rules and Encoded BytesInvalid Strings Why Examples of Valid Strings and Invalid StringsValid Strings Appendix G. Configuration Checklists Overall ChecklistFTP Checklist for Each Service or Host Session Printer Definitions on the HostPage Appendix H. Troubleshooting Cannot print a jobCannot Ping the printer Introduction Printing Environments Tools for Management and Configuration Initial Contact 103 106110 113Configuring Print Services and Host-Sessions 157 144151 173 159170 178 180194 197206 Appendices