Xerox 4500 ps eth manual

WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are design[...]

Preface Xerox 4500 PS ETH, User’s Guide 2 Preface July 1997 We congratulate you on your purchase of the Xerox 4500 PS ETH . The Xerox 4500 PS ETH forms part of a series of print servers developed with the purpose of migrating printing know-how into the LAN environment. This manual covers the installation and configuration of the Xerox 4500 PS ETH[...]

Table of Contents Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 3 Table of Contents Preface ................................................................................................ ....................... 2 Prerequisite Manuals ................................ ................................ ........................... 2 Related Man[...]

Table of Contents Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 4 3.3.8 Firmware download ................................ ................................ .................. 44 3.3.9 Broadcasting ................................ ................................ ............................ 45 3.4 Configuration using Web Browser ............[...]

Table of Contents Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 5 6.3 OS/2 printing via redirection of LPTx Port with LPRMON command ............. 102 7. UNIX Printing Using TCP/IP LPR/LPD ............................................................. 103 7.1 AIX printing using TCP/IP LPR/LPD ................................ .................[...]

Table of Contents Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 6 18.1 Adding TCP/IP attached printer ................................ ................................ ... 143 18.2 KEEPALIVE support for AIX ................................ ................................ ........ 144 18.3 AIX KEEPALIVE support ..............................[...]

Kit Contents Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 7 Items Supplied with Xerox 4500 PS ETH Before you begin installing the Xerox 4500 PS ETH make sure that you have all the items shown below. • Xerox 4500 PS ETH interface • Configuration and printer driver diskettes • idaSetup kit (if IPDS top): idaSetup installation diskettes [...]

Introduction Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 8 1. Introduction to Xerox 4500 PS ETH The Xerox 4500 PS ETH is basically viewed as a “Plug and Go” product in terms of printing directly from Windows using NetBIOS/NetBEUI. If you want to use one of the other protocols, a minimum configuration on protocol level is required. This[...]

Introduction Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 9 To avoid print mixing , some sharing functions have been implemented. See the chapter “Configuration ” for details. Redirected host print The Xerox 4500 PS ETH may also be used for redirected printing using the ida ReRouter, idaMON or idaIPPC . See the separate document “Redi[...]

Introduction Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 10 1.1.2 TCP/IP protocol s The TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocol is routable and enables the Xerox 4500 PS ETH to reside on any network in an Internet environment. The following TCP/IP protocols are supported by the Xerox 4500 PS ETH : Supported TCP/IP[...]

Introduction Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 11 As default the NetBEUI/NetBios protocol will be enabled and as such is ready to print using the default values. 1.1.4 PU/LU protocol When running in SNA SCS mode, the Xerox 4500 PS ETH will emulate the Xerox 3270 interface products providing support for LU1 SCS, FSL and ICDS. The [...]

Introduction Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 12 1.1.6 Illustration The illustration in the following indicates which printer protocols are used for the supported datastreams. 1.2 The Xerox 4500 PS ETH features The Xerox 4500 PS ETH has the following features: Xerox 4500 PS ETH: • FLASH prom for firmware upgrading and download[...]

Introduction Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 13 • Support for Novell’s embedded system’s technology (NEST) in the form of embedded NPRINTER and embedded PSERVER. ICDS • Supports ICDS data streams to PCL and PostScript printers. • ICDS printing directly from ida PSS - version 6.01 ( Xerox 4500 PS ETH ) Xerox 4500 PS ET[...]

Introduction Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 14 1.3 System requirements This section will briefly touch upon the various software requirements needed for the environments supported by the Xerox 4500 PS ETH. A specific description of system requirements will be provided with each supported printing environment. You are referred [...]

Installation Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 15 2. Installation of Xerox 4500 PS ETH When unpacking the unit, record the universal MAC address on the label attached to the rear panel of the unit. Installation, configuration and changes to the mainframe and LAN of the Xerox 4500 PS ETH must only be carried out by a person with a[...]

Installation Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 16 2.1.2 National language selection - CPGID When you have selected either EU or US settings, you should also check that you have the correct default codepage for your national language. Use the program MakeITDS - supplied with this kit - to change the CPGID. In the following you wil[...]

Installation Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 17 2.2 Rear panel Below is an illustration of the rear panel of the Xerox 4500 PS ETH followed by a short description of the panel elements. The rear panel if you have ordered the 10 Base-T cabling type: LAN SES PRT TYPE NO.Xxx xxx TEST 10 BASE-T Xerox 4500 PS ETH rear panel: 10 Base[...]

Installation Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 18 LED indicators The LEDs are used for verification purposes. The tables below show the LED status once the Xerox 4500 PS ETH is up and running. PRT Indicating data to the printer. LED Status Description OFF No data is being sent to the printer Blinking (async) Data is being transfe[...]

Installation Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 19 2.3 Installation procedure This section describes the installation of the Xerox 4500 PS ETH interface into one of the supported printers. NOTE: Before you start the installation you must power OFF. 2.3.1 Installing into Xerox 4505 / 4510 printer 1. Remove the plastic cover from th[...]

Installation Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 20 7. Now fasten the two screws you loosely inserted in step 3. 8. Fasten the two remaining screws. 9. Re-insert the motherboard into the printer and fasten the “thumbscrews”. NOTE: Turn power ON and generate a settings printout - pressing the test key on the rear panel - to chec[...]

Installation Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 21 2.3.2 Installing into Xerox 4517 printer 1. Loosen the “thumbscrews”. 2. Pull out the motherboard from the printer. 3. Dismantle the two blankets and save the 4 screws for later use (see step 4). 4. Prior to inserting the interface in the motherboard, you are recommended to ti[...]

Installation Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 22 2.3.3 Installing into Xerox 4520 printer 1. Loosen the “thumbscrews”. 2. Pull out the motherboard from the printer. 3. Dismantle the two blank ets and save the 4 screws for later use (see step 4). 4. Prior to inserting the interface in the motherboard, you are recommended to t[...]

Installation Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 23 2.4 Share timeout When Xerox 4500 PS ETH operates as a print server for multiple environments simultaneously, print corruption is avoided by excluding all other printing as long as a print job is being printed. This is done via a Share Timeout. The Share Timeout defines an idle ti[...]

Installation Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 24 2.6 Installing upgrade modules This section provides installation guidelines for IPDS or FSL upgrade modules. 1. Disconnect all cables to the Xerox 4500 PS ETH . 2. Loosen the thumbscrews and pull out the interface 3. Place the upgrade module (be it IPDS or FSL) on the 4 plastic s[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 25 3. Configuration This chapter describes how the PrintServer may be subject to a more advanced configuration using the supported setup facilities (see below). However, with a minimum configuration of the selected protocol, the PrintServer is ready for operation. For details on ope[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 26 3.1.1 Which Configuration Tool Do I Choose to Configure My PrintServer? When delivered, the product has a MAC address but no IP address. NOTE: If the PrintServer is to be used for TCP/IP print, you need to define an IP address in the PrintServer. If you wish to configure via the [...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 27 3.2 Minimum configuration With a minimum configuration on protocol level in addition to the default settings, the PrintServer is ready for operation. A minimum configuration is necessary as it is system dependent and no default value will apply. The parameters stated in the minim[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 28 Subnet masks are determined by assigning ones to bits belonging to the network ID and zeros to bits belonging to the host ID. The subnet masks may be represented in 32-bit values or as dotted decimal notation. E.g.: Class values Subnet mask A 1-126 255.0.0.0 B 128-191 255.255.0.0[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 29 NetBEUI / NetBios To operate via the NetBeui / NetBios network protocol no need for special setup is required as printing can be performed using default values. ida 802.2 To operate via the ida 802.2 protocol, no need for special setup is required as printing is performed using d[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 30 3.3 Configuration using PSinst32 The PSinst32 is a 32 bit i-data program using ida 802.2 to be run under Windows 95 or Windows NT . The program may be used for setting up basic parameters in the PrintServer via GUI panels. The program is designed to complement the other PrintServ[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 31 - if installed then click “OK” and continue with the installation of Psinst32 - if NOT then continue below: Click “Add” Highlight “Protocol” Click “Add” Highlight “Microsoft” in the manufacturer window Click “Have disk” - insert the “PS configuration, di[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 32 You are prompted to insert the CD-ROM with your original operating system mentioned in the beginning. The installation commences so please be sure to follow the instructions given. When finished, click “Close”. Click “Yes” to restart the computer to activate the DLC proto[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 33 3.3.3 Help You may also obtain context sensitive help for a particular field or form in the program. Go to the toolbar and click this icon. The cursor will become the shape of a question mark. Now you may choose to query menus from e.g. the File menu simply by clicking it. Or you[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 34 3.3.4 Main menu - Where do I start with PSinst32? When you have installed the program, you will be met with the Main menu. The main menu has two overall sub-category forms: - Hardware PS Property Form From here you enable the protocol(s) of your choice and subsequently make the n[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 35 3.3.5 Program setup - Configuring Your Preferred Protocol When you have filled in the first three entries in the menu for the Hardware Property Form: - PrintServer name (a fully qualified domain name) - Contact name - Location (physical location of the unit) .. you proceed to the[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 36 3.3.5.2 Configure SNMP If you click the “SNMP” button in the TCP/IP menu, you will see the following screen: 3.3.5.3 Configure SPX/IPX (NetWare - ENP) Protocol settings For indepth details on the configuration of Embedded NPrinter and Embedded PServer see the extensive Help m[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 37 The ENP (Embedded N-Printer) submenu: The EPS (Embedded PrintServer) submenu:[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 38 3.3.5.4 Configure PU/LU (SNA) 3.3.5.5 Configure NetBEUI/NetBIOS (Windows and OS/2) NetBEUI means “NetBIOS Extended User Interface”. Enable the Windows NetBEUI protocol from the Main menu to enter/modify the settings for the Windows and OS/2 protocol. When running the NetBEUI [...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 39 3.3.6 Further Options - The File Menu Before you move on to the next chapter to learn how to download your recently defined settings (configuration of preferred protocol), let us just sum up briefly: Using the PSinst32 as the initial configuration tool provides you with the optio[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 40 The File menu has the following actions available: Below you will find guidelines to the various options listed on this menu “Discover..” This function will receive replies from all devices attached to the LAN The Discover command is also available via the toolbar - look for [...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 41 “Select Download Port..” In order to download a configured file, you will have to select a target port. The PSinst32 leaves you with two options: - Download via Parallel port (not supported by this product) Download via LAN (select DLC - NOTE : Check installation) When using [...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 42 3.3.7 End of Configuration - Downloading Settings to the PrintServer When you have completed the configuration of the selected protocol environment(s), you must download the new settings to the selected target port. This download target port must be via the LAN . “Select DLC do[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 43 NOTE: If the Monitor form does not appear by itself , click the Monitor form and select the “Discover” function to contact your device. The “Discover” function will perform a broadcast on your network contacting and subsequently listing all available devices. You can acti[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 44 3.3.8 Firmware download It is possible to download firmware via PSinst32 by activating the menu “Download From..” from the “File” menu. When activated you will see this screen: As a default PSinst32 will promt for download of PrintServer configuration files but other file[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 45 4. Highlight the driver you wish to use and click “ Open ”. 5. Now the Monitor Form screen with the attached device s will appear. In this menu, you highlight the device to where you wish to download the PrintServer driver. 6. When selected, click “ OK ” and the firmware [...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 46 The Monitor menu screen consists of the following information fields: - MAC address: This is the MAC address of the device. When activating the discover (or Refresh) command, the device will sort the devices according to MAC address and Name. New configured devices will be displa[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 47 3.4 Configuration using Web Browser With a standard Web Browser, the PrintServer supports configuration and status tasks. This section provides an outline description of the settings to be performed using the Web browser. 3.4.1 Requirements A standard Web browser with Frame suppo[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 48 3.4.2.2 Password You will now be prompted for a password. From the factory, the password is “ adm ”. Once the <PRINTSERVER > has accepted the default password, you are ready to make the desired configuration / view status on your PrintServer. NOTE: • You are recommend[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 49 3.4.3 Overview 3.4.4 Configuration chart This is a chart of the configuration and status options supported with the PrintServer This contains an outline description of the PrintServer and other printing options. If you are connected to the Internet, you will get direct access to [...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 50 3.4.5 Main Menu When you click the Main Menu, you will be presented with the two main tasks in the PrintServer HTML configuration program: 3.4.6 Configure PrintServer[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 51 When you have made all the necessary configurations via this entry menu, click the menu at the very bottom to the right - Previous Menu (not visible on this screen). Remember to save via “Save Configuration” for the changes to become effective 3.4.7 PrintServer Status Menu Th[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 52 3.5 Configuration using Telnet The Telnet support (Terminal Emulation Protocol) offers yet another way of configuring and monitoring the PrintServer. For this you will need the emulations VT 100 and NVT. Telnet is a standard TCP/IP application permitting access from TCP/IP attach[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 53 Once the PrintServer has accepted the default password, the following screen will appear. For details on the main menu, see section 3.5.1 <PrintServer> Main Menu 0xx.xxx A) Configure PrintServer B) Status PrintServer X) Logout EnterSelection Navigation keys When configuring[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 54 3.5.1 Menu Structure This section provides an outline description of how to configure and monitor the PrintServer using Telnet. Main Menu <PrintServer> Main Menu 0xx.xxx A) Configure PrintServer B) Status PrintServer X) Logout EnterSelection If you wish to configure the Pri[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 55 3.5.3 General Parameters Menu Type A to enter the submenu for further configuration of the PrintServer . <PrintServer> Configure PrintServer 0xx.xxx A) Configure PrintServer Parameters B) Configure TCP/IP C) Configure IPX/SPX D) Configure ida 802.2 E) Configure PU/LU F) Con[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 56 Enter Selection To make an entry for the local MAC address, type A. This will place you in the prompt for the local MAC address. If the entry is incorrect, you will receive an error message. To return to the “Enter Selection” prompt, press Enter. For action fields other than [...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 57 IPX/SPX Configuration Remember to set “IPX/SPX enabled” to YES . Use the space bar to toggle through the options <PrintServer> Configure IPX/SPX 0xx.xxx Frames:1) 802.2:YES 2) SNAP: YES A) NCP mode........................: B) NCP preferred Server......: C) NCP preferred[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 58 PU/LU Configuration Remember to set “PU/LU enabled” to YES . <PrintServer> Configure PU/LU 0xx.xxx A) Blocknumber.................: 05D B) ID number......................: 00000 C) Remote MAC address...: D) Local SAP.............. ........: E) Remote SAP................[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 59 SNMP Configuration <PrintServer> Configure SNMP agent 0xx.xxx SNMP Trap Destinations Authentication Traps: No. Index Community Name IP Address - - - SNMP Manager Access Authorization No. Index Community Name Access Network Address Mask - - - A) Add D) Delete C) Change AuthT[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 60 Selecting Authorize will present the following screen: <PrintServer> Configure SNMP Access Parameters 0xx.xxx A) Community Name.....................................: B) Manager IP Address.................................: C) IP Address Mask..................................[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 61 3.5.4 Configure Sessions In the sub-menu for the “Configure PrintServer”, select “Configure Sessions” typing B at the selection prompts. You will see the following screen: <PrintServer> Configure sessions 0xx.xxx No. Enabled Session Description 1 YES* +PPD 5001 --&g[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 62 NOTE: Only the password for the current session can be changed. If an invalid password is entered, the previous menu level is displayed. 3.5.6 Save Configuration NOTE : When you have made new settings or changed existing, you must save the settings with this menu. Then reboot the[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 63 3.5.9 Reboot PrintServer In the sub-menu for the “Configure PrintServer” select “Reboot PrintServer” by typing R at the selection prompts. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3.5.10 Trace destination Type T at the selection prompt to enable the trace facility. <Prin[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 64 3.5.11 Status PrintServer From the main menu select the menu “Status PrintServer” by typing B at the selection prompt. This will lead to the following screen. <PrintServer> Status Menu 0xx.xxx A) Status LAN interface B) Status TCP/IP C) Status IPX/SPX D) Status PU/LU E)[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 65 3.6 Configuration using Setup File The sample configuration files supplied with the PrintServer may be used to configure or re-configure the product. The files may be sent directly via the LAN. The protocols used may be programmed in the PrintServer . Setup File Identifier The co[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 66 3.6.1 Sample minimum configuration file &&??##N1,0# : Start of file - Don’t remove this! Short configuration for a PrintServer (This is an example. Please modify the parameters to match your configuration). 00XXX00X ******************************************************[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 67 ********************************************************************* ENP ID 2 ******************************************************************** BEGIN_CONFIGURATION ENP 2 PRINTERNUMBER XXXXXXXXX ; Capture printer 1 on Novell server FILESERVER XXXXXXXXX ; Name of fileserver PRI[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 68 3.6.2 Advanced configuration In this section you will find examples of how to configure the various setup file parameters. The purpose of these examples is to provide you with simple guidelines for configuration using the setup file. The chart below provides an overview of the va[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 69 Enabling IDAPS Here the following group parameters are enabled / disabled. If a group parameter is following the setup definitions for the various sessions, e.g. IPDS input for a session, these must be configured. See the following sections. BEGIN_CONFIGURATION IDAPS LOCAL_MAC 4X[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 70 Define TCP/IP To select and define TCP/IP session see the following sample configuration. The details on configuration parameters are available in Appendix A. NOTE: The values to be configured must match your environment. BEGIN_CONFIGURATION TCPIP BOOTP YES TCP_MSS 1400 TCP_WINDO[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 71 Printing IPDS To select and define an IPDS session see the following sample configuration. BEGIN_CONFIGURATION SESSION SESSION 1 PRESENT YES INPUT_DEF INPUT_SEL PPD ID 1 END_SET TRANSFORM_D EF 1 TRANSFORM_SEL IPDS ID 1 END_SET OUTPUT_DEF OUTPUT_SEL PRINTER ID 1 END_SET END_SET . [...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 72 BEGIN_CONFIGURATION ICDS X LANGUAGE AUTOCONFIG NOGRAPHICS QUERYPAGES HOLDTIMEOUT IRQTIMEOUT DLDTIMEOUT AFPTRAY_DEF X TRAY_SEL MANUAL ENVELOPE END_SET END NOTE : PPD port selection for ICDS print is port no. 5005 and 5006. See the “Define PPD”.[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 73 Define NetWare To select and define a NetWare session see the following sample configuration. The details on configuration parameters are available in Appendix A. BEGIN_CONFIGURATION_NETWARE LSL_FRAME_802_2 YES LSL_FRAME _802_SNAP NO NCP_MODE DS NCP_PREFERRED_SERVER NCP_PREFERRED[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 74 Define ida 802.2 To select and define an ida 802.2 protocol for a session, see the following sample configuration. BEGIN_CONFIGURATION 802_2 ALIASNAME END Define ida 802.2 Subsequently you should check the configuration of the ida 802.2. See the sample below. BEGIN_CONFIGURATION [...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 75 Define Printer session To select and define a Printer session see the following sample configuration. BEGIN_CONFIGURATION PRINTER X DESCRIPTION DUPLEXINTALLED OFFSETINSTALLED PRINTPORT_SER TRAY_DEF X DESCRIPTION PAPER_SEL END_SET . . . . . . LANGUAGE_DEF_PCL5 OFFSETREG GMACROS RA[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 76 3.7 Setting Up via BOOTP server The TCP/IP BOOTP daemon on the server supports one or more remote devices. When the PrintServer is powered on, it broadcasts an initialisation request to all LAN systems. The BOOTP server receives the hardware address and looks for a match of the h[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 77 Bootfile Entry The bootfile entry refers to a file which contains the additional configuration settings for the particular device. In the bootfile, a reference may also be given to a microcode file. Microcode File This file contains the microcode file that can be downloaded to th[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 78 Typical BOOTPTAB file entry: ps13: ht= ETH: ha= 00036e00172a: ip =192.0.110.1 : sm =255.255.255.0: gw =192.0.110.0: bf =/tcp/etc/myfile.cf2 Fig. 3-2 BOOTPTAB file sample (OS/2 environment) where ht = ETHER (Ethernet hardware type) ha = 00036E00172A (MAC address) ip = 192.0.110.[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 79 3.7.1 BOOTP process So far, this chapter has only been dealing with the setting up of the PrintServer from a BOOTP server. However, the PrintServer can also be equipped with a so-called “ default configuration”. This default configuration will be carried out if the PrintServe[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 80 3.7.2 Setting up the TFTP Daemon For the BOOTP server to download the settings to the print server, TFTP must be enabled. TFTP in AIX Environment The TFTP daemon is normally managed by the INETD super-daemon. The INETD starts a TFTPD when a request is received. The TFTPD satisfie[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 81 TFTP in OS/2 Environment 1. Start TCP/IP Configurati on located in the TCP/IP folder. 2. Select the Autostart tab. 3. Tick the box labelled "Enable this machine to start the INETD super server". 4. Tick the box labelled "Enable others to access your files by using [...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 82 3.7.3 Starting the BOOTP Server This section provides you with instructions for starting the BOOTP server. After making the necessary amendments to the BOOTPTAB file, you are now ready to start the BOOTP server and then verify the configuration by performing a test printout. 1. S[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 83 3.8 Testing PrintServer 1. Perform a test printout by pressing the TEST key on the rear panel. 2. Verify that the settings match the definitions in the BOOTPTAB file and the bootfile. Appendix D contains settings printout. 3. ‘’PING’’ the unit from the workstation to veri[...]

Configuration Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 84 3.9 About the PING function The ICMP PING function sends an echo request to the PrintServer stated in the IP address. The PING function is useful for: - Determining the status of the network and various foreign hosts - Tracking and isolating hardware and software problems. - Test[...]

Novell Setup for IPX/SPX Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 85 4. Novell Setup for IPX/SPX This chapter provides instructions as to the configuration of Novell NetWare to connect the PrintServer using the IPX/SPX protocol. The PrintServer is able to run with NetWare v.3.1x in BINDERY emulation as well as v.4.xx (the latter being b[...]

Novell Setup for IPX/SPX Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 86 4.1 Before you begin..... Before you proceed to the following sections, please make sure that the following settings on the PrintServer have been made: - Enable NetWare - Enable IPX/SPX - Set Frametype These settings can be set by using one of the following configurati[...]

Novell Setup for IPX/SPX Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 87 The following keywords are EPS specific and must be specified either via TELNET, PSinst32 or via the configuration file. EPS mode: The PSERVER is able to run in both Bindery (3.1x) and Directory Service (4.xx) modes. EPS printserver: The print server name (i.e. logon n[...]

Novell Setup for IPX/SPX Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 88 Configuring the ENP via configuration file, see chapter 3. The following keywords are ENP specific and must be specified in either TELNET, PSinst32 or the configuration file. ENP mode: Selects which mode to use. Options are Bindery and DS mode. ENP printer number: Sele[...]

Novell Setup for IPX/SPX Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 89 4.4 NetWare setup - Bindery mode This section describes the setting up of the NetWare version 3.1x or later for IPX/SPX printing using Bindery mode. If you use NetWare version 4.xx you should consider using DS mode as described in the next section. NOTE : You must eith[...]

Novell Setup for IPX/SPX Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 90 12. Then from the “ Print Server Configuration ” menu select “ Printer Configuration ” and press ENTER 13. From the list “ Configured Printers ” select either an already configured printer to change or select one of the printers “ Not Installed ” and pr[...]

Novell Setup for IPX/SPX Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 91 4.5 NetWare setup - DS mode: PrintServer and NW4.1x Configuration This description allows you to quickly configure one NetWare 4.1X Server including PrintServer, Printer and Queue plus the Xerox PrintServer for Native printing via IPX/SPX. During this description, we w[...]

Novell Setup for IPX/SPX Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 92 Type in the name of the Queue to be created. Use the “Browse” button next to the “Volume” window to browse the NDS Tree for existing NW Server Volumes (do not choose SYS Volume). Finally, click the “Create” button to create the NW PrintServer, Printer and Q[...]

Novell Setup for IPX/SPX Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 93 Click the “Assignments” button and the window below will be displayed: NOTE: Information for ENP Set-up: “Number” = “ENP Printer” in PSinst32: 0 In order to verify the “Server Name” + “Frame Type” + “Context” and “Tree Name”, select “TOOLS[...]

Novell Setup for IPX/SPX Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 94 Below is a screen dump of the System Console after executing the CONFIG command: File server name: CSE IPX internal network number: 336DE04A Node address: 000000000001 Frame type: VIRTUAL_LAN LAN protocol: IPX network 336DE04A Server Up Time: 12 Days 23 Hours 42 Second[...]

Novell Setup for IPX/SPX Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 95 Start the i-data PrintServer Configuration Tool “PSinst32”: Put in all the collected parameters to reflect the configuration done in NetWare. The following are screens from Psinst32 setting up the Xerox PrintServer:[...]

Novell Setup for IPX/SPX Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 96 NOTE: Disable the EPS if using a PrintServer (PSERVER.NLM) which is loaded on a NetWare File Server. 4.3.1 Trouble Shooting: • Preferred Server, EPS File Server or ENP File Server is not correct. • DS Tree is not correct. • DS Name context is not correct. • EPS[...]

Novell Setup for IPX/SPX Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 97 4.6 Illustration See the illustration in the following how the print request from the user is sent to the assigned printer. Print Queue Print Queue PServer PServer NPrinter NPrinter Novell Server Client ENP in ENP in ida PrintServer ida PrintServer EPS in EPS in ida Pr[...]

NetBEUI/NetBIOS Printing Using Windows ‘95, NT or OS/2 Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 98 5. NetBEUI/NetBIOS Printing Using Windows ‘95, NT or OS/2 This chapter provides instructions for setting up the Windows ‘95, NT or OS/2 operating systems for native printing via the Xerox 4500 PS ETH using the NetBEUI/NetBIOS protoco[...]

NetBEUI/NetBIOS Printing Using Windows ‘95, NT or OS/2 Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 99 The “Add Printer Wizard” will then open and you may select manufacturor and printer model via the wizard. NOTE: The NP Windows drivers may be obtained from the IBM Web Site or you may contact your point of purchase for details. NOTE:[...]

NetBEUI/NetBIOS Printing Using Windows ‘95, NT or OS/2 Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 100 5.3 Changing the default PrintServer Name & Workgroup This can be done using any of the available configuration methods: Psinst32: see section 3.3 Web Browser: see section 3.4 Telnet: see section 3.5 Setup file: see section 3.6[...]

OS/2 Printing Using TCP/IP LPR/LPD Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 101 6. OS/2 Printing Using TCP/IP LPR/LPD This chapter provides the three methods available for printing from OS/2 based PC’s with TCP/IP installed: 1. Via print queue output port sele ction (see Section 5.1 below for details). 2. Via redirection of LPTx port [...]

OS/2 Printing Using TCP/IP LPR/LPD Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 102 8. Click on “ OK ” and the window will close. 9. Click on “ Create ” to create the printer NOTE: The LPRPORTD program must be started for this facility to function. 6.2 OS/2 printing using LPR command The LPR command may be used to print to the Xerox[...]

UNIX Printing Using TCP/IP LPR/LPD Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 103 7. UNIX Printing Using TCP/IP LPR/LPD Below is information on how you print from the three following UNIX systems. 1. AIX Version 3.2.5 Version 4.1 ( see Section 6.1 below for details) 2. SunOS Rel. 5.3, Open Windows Version 3.3 (equivalent to Solaris) (see [...]

UNIX Printing Using TCP/IP LPR/LPD Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 104 [ [ Entry Fields ] ] NAME of queue to add [ your name ] ACTIVATE the queue? yes Will this become the DEFAULT queue? no Queuing DISCIPLINE first come first served ACCOUNTING FILE pathname [] DESTINATION HOST for remote jobs [ your host ] Pathname of the SHORT[...]

UNIX Printing Using TCP/IP LPR/LPD Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 105 2. Define the remote printer using smit 1. Enter the smit command 2. Use the following menu selections so supply the printer information: - print spooling - add a print queue select “remote” select “standard processing” [ [ Entry Fields ] ] NAME of q[...]

UNIX Printing Using TCP/IP LPR/LPD Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 106 2. Defining the remote printer/plotter using ‘ ’admintool’’ 1. Enter the admintool command. ( Use of this command will require root authority ) 2. Use the following menu items to supply the printer information: Printer manager (Edit) Add printer Add [...]

UNIX Printing Using TCP/IP LPR/LPD Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 107 7.3 HP-UX printing with SAM using TCP/IP LPR/LPD This procedure can be used to configure a printer on a remote system without using the TCP/IP print spooler function. 1. Host Configuration Ensure that the Xerox 4500 PS ETH is defined as a host system. This c[...]

WIndows NT Printing Using TCP/IP LPR/LPD Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 108 8. Windows NT Printing Using TCP/IP LPR/LPD Windows NT version 3.51 This section describes how to select an LPR/LPD printer from Windows NT version 3.51. 1. From the Main menu select the icon “ Control Panel ”. 2. Select the “ Network ” icon. M[...]

WIndows NT Printing Using TCP/IP LPR/LPD Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 109 Windows NT version 4.0 This section describes how to select an LPR/LPD printer from Windows NT version 4.0. 1. From your desktop, select “Start”, “Settings” and then “Printers” 2. Doubleclick “Add Printer” 3. Select “My Computer” an[...]

AS/400 Printing Using HPT and TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 110 9. AS/400 Printing Using Host Print Transform and TCP/IP This chapter provides: AS/400 definitions for ASCII printing Once these parameters have been configured, and the basic TCP/IP configuration of the Xerox 4500 PS ETH has been completed, printing from [...]

AS/400 Printing Using HPT and TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 111 Create Output Queue (CRTOUTQ) Type choices, press Enter. Output queue . . . . . . . . . . OUTQ > PSX3OUTQ Library . . . . . . . . . . . *CURLIB Maximum spooled file size: MAXPAGES Number of pages . . . . . . . *NONE Starting time . . . . . . . . Ending [...]

AS/400 Printing Using HPT and TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 112 9.2 AS/400 printing In order to print to the Xerox 4500 PS ETH , the OUTQ defined above must be started with the STRRMTWTR command. The data to be printed must be associated with the defined OUTQ via the various PRTF commands.[...]

PSF/400 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 113 10. PSF/400 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP This chapter provides configuration guidelines for AS/400 using TCP/IP. The versions differ somewhat in the setup. If you are running AS/400 version 3.1 or 3.6 , you should see section 13.1. If you are running AS/400 vers[...]

PSF/400 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 114 When using TCP/IP support from PSF/400 version 3.1, the stated value is not used, but must be set to a unique name that is NOT used on your AS/400. CRTDEVPRT DEVD(PRTPS123) DEVCLS(*RMT) TYPE(*IPDS) MODEL(0) AFP(*YES) AFPATTACH(*APPC) FONT (11) FORMFEED(*AUTOC[...]

PSF/400 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 115 10.1.2 Configuring WRKAFP2 for direct TCP/IP connection WRKAFP2 DEVD (PRTPS123 ) RETRY (2) TCPIP (*YES) RMTSYS (‘192.0.110.21’) PORT (5001) ACTTMR (170) INACTTMR (*NOMAX) DEVD This value must match the DEVD in the printer device description. RETRY Specifi[...]

PSF/400 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 116 10.2 AS/400 version 3.2 and 3.7 This section describes the following configuration: CRTDEVPRT samples CRTPSFCFG samples (version 3.2 only) 10.2.1 CRTDEVPRT Create a printer device (CRTDEVPRT) description for version 3.2 or 3.7. Type the entry of choice and pr[...]

PSF/400 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 117 10.2.2 CRTPSFCFG (version 3.2 only) When the printer device has been created, you are to make the configuration for direct TCP/IP connection using PSF/400 running version 3.2. Below you will find a sample configuration. Create PSF Configuration (CRTPSFCFG) PS[...]

AS/400 SCS Printing Using SNA Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 118 11. AS/400 SCS Printing Using SNA This chapter provides: AS/400 definitions for 3270 SCS printing Once these parameters have been configured, and the basic SNA installation of the Xerox 4500 PS ETH (equipped with an FSL top module) has been completed, direct SCS [...]

AS/400 SCS Printing Using SNA Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 119 11.1 AS/400 controller definition The CRTCTLRWS command is used to create a Remote Work Station Controller. The following example shows the values required to create a controller called PS3174. Create Ctl Desc (Remote WS) (CRTCTLRWS) Type choices, press Enter. Co[...]

AS/400 SCS Printing Using SNA Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 120 11.2 AS/400 printer definition The CRTDEVPRT command is used to create a Printer device. The following example shows the values required to create a printer called PS3287. Create Device Desc (Printer) (CRTDEVPRT) Type choices, press Enter. Device description . . [...]

AS/400 SCS-DCA Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 121 12. AS/400 SCS-DCA Printing Using TCP/IP This chapter provides: AS/400 definitions for SCS/DCA printing Once these parameters have been configured, and the basic TCP/IP installation of the Xerox 4500 PS ETH (equipped with an FSL top) has been completed, di[...]

AS/400 SCS-DCA Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 122 Create Output Queue (CRTOUTQ) Type choices, press Enter. Queue for writer messages . . . MSGQ QSYSOPR Library . . . . . . . . . . . *LIBL Connection type . . . . . . . . CNNTYPE > *IP Destination type . . . . . . . . DESTTYPE > *OS400 Transform SCS t[...]

PSF/MVS AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 123 13. PSF/MVS AFP Printing Using TCP/IP This chapter provides: JES installation statements PSF Startup Procedures Once these parameters have been configured, and the basic TCP/IP installation of the Xerox 4500 PS ETH IPC (equipped with an IPDS top) has been com[...]

PSF/MVS AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 124 13.2 PSF/MVS startup procedure 000001 //PSF4 PROC 000002 //STEP01 EXEC PGM=APSPPIEP,REGION=1750K 000003 //JOBHDR OUTPUT PAGEDEF=V06483, /* JOB SEPARATOR PAGEDEF */ 000004 // FORMDEF=A10110,CHARS=GT15 /* JOB SEPARATOR FORMDEF */ 000005 //JOBTLR OUTPUT PAGEDEF=[...]

SNA IPDS and SCS Printing from MVS or VM Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 125 14. SNA IPDS and SCS Printing from MVS or VM This chapter provides: - sample LU1 printer logmode definitions for SCS and IPDS print - sample definitions for installation in association with a locally attached 3174 and 3745 - sample definitions for inst[...]

SNA IPDS and SCS Printing from MVS or VM Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 126 14.2 PS PU definition for 3174 Sample definition for installation in association with a locally attached 3174. VTAM definition V1SNA1C2 VBUILD TYPE=LOCAL * * LOCAL SNA 3174 * V1LS1C2 PU CUADDR=3C3, X DLOGMOD=D4A32782, X PACING=3, X VPACING=3, X MAXBFRU[...]

SNA IPDS and SCS Printing from MVS or VM Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 127 PrintServer Definition file extract &&??##N1,0# ; Start of file - Don't remove this ! ;------------------------------------------------------------------------ ; Configuration for the TokenRing PrintServer ; (This is an example. Please mod[...]

SNA IPDS and SCS Printing from MVS or VM Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 128 14.3 3174 - OS/2 Gateway - PS PU definition Sample definition for installation in association with a locally attached 3174 and a downstream OS/2 gateway 3174 and OS/2 VTAM definition V1SNA1C3 VBUILD TYPE=LOCAL * * LOCAL SNA 3174 * V1LS1C3 PU CUADDR=3C3[...]

SNA IPDS and SCS Printing from MVS or VM Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 129 OS/2 Protocol.ini definitions [LANDD_nif] DriverName = LANDD$ Bindings = OLITOKCE_nif NETADDRESS = "40005a0001C3" ETHERAND_TYPE = "I" OS/2 CM/2 gateway definitions DEFINE_LOCAL_CP FQ_CP_NAME(DKIDTN01.LT) CP_ALIAS(LT) NAU_ADDRESS(IND[...]

SNA IPDS and SCS Printing from MVS or VM Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 130 ; I D A P S ;*************************************#********************************** BEGIN_CONFIGURATION IDAPS LOCAL_MAC 40005A01C302; Set LOCAL MAC-address SEL_MAC LOCAL ; Use universal MAC-address EARLY_TOKEN YES ; Early Token Release DISABLED. ENAB[...]

SNA IPDS and SCS Printing from MVS or VM Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 131 14.4 Configuring NetWare SAA gateway for direct SNA connection to PS The following will describe the normal procedures for configuring the PS to a NetWare for SAA Gateway version 2.0. The main advantage for this type of connection is that the print app[...]

SNA IPDS and SCS Printing from MVS or VM Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 132 The following definitions are based on an assumption that the SAA server is already up and running. If this is not the case, please refer to the appropriate NetWare documentation before proceeding with the following. 1. Log in to the NetWare server run[...]

SNA IPDS and SCS Printing from MVS or VM Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 133 c) Press <Enter> on <Configure default LU attributes> d) Select: Dedicated Printer <VTAM LU Name Prefix> (the name defined in VTAM) <Hex> or <Decimal> (system dependant) <ESC> e) Enter <Starting dependent LU addre[...]

SNA IPDS and SCS Printing from MVS or VM Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 134 (If you have created a new PU profile in main step 4) you should choose this one, e.g. IDAPROF. If not, choose the existing PU profile) c) Choose the LU to be used by the first Xerox 4500 PS ETH . d) Press <ESC> three times You have now completed[...]

SNA IPDS and SCS Printing from MVS or VM Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 135 00035e001cfb is the MAC address for the Xerox 4500 PS ETH and ETHERNET1 is the name of the downstream link. If the above is not true, you need to reconfigure your definitions. 14.5 FSL Configuration The FSL top can be configured using FSL from the host[...]

PSS/MVS AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 136 15. PSS/MVS AFP Printing Using TCP/IP This chapter provides: JES installation statements PSS Startup Procedure PSS Printer Profile Once these parameters have been configured and the basic TCP/IP installation of the PrintServer (non-IPDS) has been completed, d[...]

PSS/MVS AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 137 15.2 PSS printer profile using TCP/IP attachment *TCPIP DEFINITIONS TCPIP USER=TCPIP NAMESRV IP=192.0.15.0 NAMESRV IP=192.0.14.1 *------------------------------------------------------------------- * PSS PRINTER DEFINITION FOR USE WITH DIRECT TCP/IP CONNECTIO[...]

PSS/VM AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 138 16. PSS/VM AFP Printing Using TCP/IP This chapter provides: PSS VM printer profile statements Once these parameters have been configured, and the basic TCP/IP installation of the PrintServer (non-IPDS) has been completed, direct AFP/ICDS from PSS / VM will be [...]

PSF/2 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 139 17. PSF/2 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP This chapter provides details on how to: Create an IPDS printer profile Setup the “Keep Alive” TCP/IP feature Requirements: Before IPDS printing using TCP/IP can be accomplished, the following points need to be checked: 1[...]

PSF/2 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 140 3. Enter the Device Name 4. Select Resolution 240 or 300 according to the resolution of emulation used on the PrintServer (IPDS). 5. Select TCP/IP in the menu “Attachment Type” 6. Click on Settings (see figure in the following) Select Settings 7. Enter IP A[...]

PSF/2 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 141 8. Se lect Port Number If the output device is attached to PARALLEL 1 of the print server, then select TCP/IP port number 5001. The value 5002 may also be used. The value chosen must match the value defined for the session in the PrintServer (IPDS) 9. Select OK[...]

PSF/2 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 142 17.3 OS/2 KEEPALIVE configuration The TCP/IP "inetcfg" command can be used to configure the "KEEPALIVE" parameter. inetcfg KEEPALIVE=nnn where nnn is the number of minutes a TCP connection must remain inactive before TCP generates a KEEPALIV[...]

PSF/AIX Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 143 18. PSF/AIX Printing Using TCP/IP This chapter provides details on: Adding a TCP/IP attached printer Setup of the KEEPALIVE TCP/IP feature Requirements Before IPDS printing using TCP/IP can be accomplished, the following points need to be checked: 1. AIX1.2 with [...]

PSF/AIX Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 144 18.2 KEEPALIVE support for AIX The TCP/IP components in AIX offer network attachment for printers. However, these TCPIP components do not always detect connection failures if a point-to-point session between the AIX machine and the device has failed (e.g. in conn[...]

PSF/AIX Printing Using TCP/IP Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 145 The "no" commands must be run each time the AIX system is started. Adding the "no" commands to /etc/rc.net is a convenient way of automating this step. Adding e.g. no -o tcp_keepidle=480 no -o tcp_keepintvl=80 to /etc/rc.net causes the TCP to [...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 146 19. Problem Determination This chapter describes how to monitor the operations of the PrintServer and how to troubleshoot the supported protocols during installation, configuration, and printing. 19.1 Monitoring tools The operations of the PrintServer may be monitored us[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 147 19.1.1.2 Preparing for use of SNMP To use the SNMP, the SNMP related parameters for the PrintServer must be defined using one of the supported configuration tools (see chapter 3). PS name Specifies the attached PrintServer. Contact name : Specifies the contact person for[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 148 19.1.2 LED Status error messages The LED status error messages below indicate some problems encountered during printing. Condition LED Status LAN Session PRT Unit powered off/ power failure OFF OFF OFF Ring failure (e.g. Ring not present Fast blink OFF OFF No LAN contact[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 149 19.2 Troubleshooting This chapter helps you resolve some problems you may encounter when installing, configuring or operating the PrintServer. To maintain print integrity if the PrintServer is powered off, the attached printer must also be powered off. The printers can b[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 150 LAN LED is lit but PRT LED is not lit • AFP printing using TCP/IP - check that the port number and IP address used by the PPR (idaPSS, ida ReRouter , AS/400, PSF/2, PSF/AIX) are the same as those defined on the PrintServer. IPDS applications must use port nos. 5001 and[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 151 PRT LED flashes slowly • Check that a printer intervention is not pending. • Check that either a PCL or PostScript printer is attached. Message AIN1049 Communication failure • Check that the printer is ready (powered on and on-line). • Check cabling. 19.2.2 When [...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 152 Can you PING the PrintServer ? • If not, the reason may be that one of the bridge s is actually a router. In that case, the PrintServer and PSF/2-PSF/AIX should have different IP network IDs. PSF2/PSF6000 should have a default router and the PrintServer should be confi[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 153 • Make a list of all the symptoms you have recorded for subse quent problem determination. Has an upgrade of microcode been performed? Successfully A successful microcode upgrade is indicated on the test printout with a new Version number. Unsuccessfully Turn the print[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 154 Excerpt from test page with NetWare settings: ----- NetWare settings ---- NEST Component : 00755.008 NCP mode : DS Frame Types : 802.2:YES SNAP: NO Preferred Server : Preferred DS Tree : DS Name Context :o=IDA EPS: Mode : Bindery File Server : xxxxxxx Print Server : xxxx[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 155 2. PServer state : Running. “Running...” means that the PServer has been configured correctly and is ready to receive print jobs and Nprinters can be attached. 3. Printer State : Waiting for job “Waiting for job...” status. The” printer is idle and ready for pr[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 156 19.3 Intervention required (IRQ) The PrintServer supports IRQ- Intervention Required. When the intervention required status message is sent, the print session will be responsible for the recovery action. To control the printer error conditions, two separate IRQ timers ar[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 157 ICDS Online / Offline 1) The intervention condition is reported to the host. The user is required to perform intervention recovery (i.e. attend to the printer problem). Once the printer is Online, printing will restart from the last checkpoint. 2) The HOLD timeout parame[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 158 LPD Online / Offline 1) There will be no response or notification with any intervention condition, i.e. the print data remains pending in the printer (printer appears busy). 2) The HOLD timeout parameter is used to determine when hold conditions are reported to the host.[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 159 ENP Online / Offline 1) The intervention condition is reported to the host. The user is required to perform intervention recovery (i.e. attend to the printer problem). Once the printer is Online, printing will restart from the last checkpoint. 2) The user can request the[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 160 SCS Online / Offline 1) There will be no response or notification with any intervention condition, i.e. the print data remains pending in the printer (printer appears busy). 2) The HOLD timeout parameter is used to determine when hold conditions are reported to the host.[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 161 PRT Online / Offline There will be no response or notification with any intervention condition, i.e. the print data remains pending in the printer (printer appears busy). Printer Intervention There will be no response or notification with any intervention condition, i.e.[...]

Problem Determination Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 162 19.4 Printer errors in front panel The PCL printer may also display error messages. Try to correct the problem by turning power off for a few seconds and then back on again. If the error message is still displayed, use the following: Printer may indicate a physical print[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 163 APPENDICES Appendix A: Configuration using setup file Appendix B: Supported FSL functions Appendix C: Microcode upgrading Appendix D: idaSetup Appendix E: Test printout Appendix F: Error messages Appendix G: List of abbreviations Appendix H: Xerox Product Platforms[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 164 Appendix A: Configuration Using Setup File Appendix A 1: Configuring via parallel port The default LAN and TCP/IP parameters may be set up via the parallel port. If this method is used instead of using the configuration file, then the IP default (IP address gateway and subnet[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 165 END 6. Make a settings printout to verify the new settings. Appendix A 2: Configuration file parameters This appendix describes the entire range of parameters available for programming the PrintServer. BEGIN_CONFIGURATION IDAPS LOCAL_MAC Description: Sets the locally administ[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 166 Range: NO (0) YES (1) Default: YES BOOT Description: The BOOT parameter causes the PrintServer to compare new and old settings. If the current configuration is identical to the new setting, the latter will become non-operational. If on the other hand the new setting is differ[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 167 END Description: Ends the substate and sets the settings state to HOME state. BEGIN_CONFIGURATION SESSION SESSION Description: Starts definitions for a session. A session contains one INPUT_DEF, one TRANSFORM_SEL and one OUTPUT_DEF (see the se descriptions below). Range: 0-25[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 168 Default: - BOOTP Description: Defines the use of a Bootp server Range: NO (0) YES (1) Default: YES TCP_MSS Description: Sets the TCP/IP Maximum Segment Size in bytes Range: 256-4096 Default: 1400 TCP_WINDOW Description: Sets the TCP/IP Window Size in bytes Range: 256-8192 Def[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 169 BEGIN_CONFIGURATION NETWARE LSL_FRAME_802_2 Description: Selects 802.2 frametype support Range: NO (0) YES (!) Default: YES LSL_FRAME_802_SNAP Description: Selects 802.2 SNAP frametype support Range: NO (0) YES (1) Default: NO LSL_FRAME_802_3 Description: Selects 802.3 framet[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 170 EPS_MODE Description: Selects EPS mode Range: DISABLED BINDERY DS Default: DISABLED EPS_PRINTSERVER Description: Selects the particular EPS Range: ASCII string Default: EPS_PASSWORD Description: Selects which password the EPS should use when logging into the fileserver. Range[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 171 BEGIN_CONFIGURATION IDA 802.2 ALIASNAME Description: The Alias name of the 802.2 protocol Range: Default: BEGIN_CONFIGURATION PU BLOCKID Description: An IBM product specific number Range: 0 - 4095 Default: 0x05D IDNUMBER Description: A binary value which together with Block I[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 172 RESPONSE Description: Sets the Response timeout. The response timeout is used when a KEEPALIVE message is sent. If the message is not deleted from the socket (sent and TCP acknowledged), before response timeout, the session is assumed interrupted. Range: 0-9999 Default: 20 KE[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 173 PRINTSERVER Description: Selects which printserver to use. Range: ASCII string Default: - MODE Description: Selects ENP mode. Range: DISABLED BINDERY DS Default: DISABLED SHARETIMEOUT Description: Sets the sharetimeout value Range: 0-9999 Default: 20 BEGIN_CONFIGURATION PAR2I[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 174 BEGIN_CONFIGURATION SNA_PRINT INSTREAM_SNA_PRINT Description: Range: Default: BEGIN_CONFIGURATION ICDS 1 LANGUAGE_SEL Description: Selects the printer language Range: POSTSCRIPT (0) PCL 5 (1) Default: N/A AUTOCONFIG Description: Defines whether the printer should be queried f[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 175 DLDTIMEOUT Description: Deadlo ck detection used to release forced queries. Range: - Default: - AFPTRAY_DEF 1 Description: Starts definitions for an AFP tray Range: 0 - 255 Default: N/A TRAY_SEL Description: Selects the tray mapping to the printer definition. Range: 1 255 Def[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 176 PAPER_SEL Description: Selects the paper type Range: ASCII string Default N/A PAPER_DEF Description: Starts definition of a paper type Range: ASCII string Default N/A PAPERSOURCE Description: PCL paper source identifier. Range: - Default N/A PAGEWIDTH Description: PostScript [...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 177 PRINTAREAHEIGHT Description: Defines the height (Y-extent) of the printable area. The value is defined in 300 dpi dots. Range: 0..9999 Default 3407 (for A4 paper) LOGICALPAGEX Description: Defines X-offset from the left edge of the paper to the printer’s logical page. The v[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 178 RASTEROP Description: Selects PCL ROP3 /MC raster operation Range: NO (0) YES (1) Default: NO PATTERNS Description: Selects PCL patterns Range: NO (0) YES (1) Default: NO CTABLES Description: Selects PCL colour tables Range: NO (0) YES (1) Default: NO LANGUAGE_DEF POSTSCRIPT [...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 179 TRAP_DEST Description: Starts the definition for an SNMP TRAP destination. Contains a community name and a destination host. Range: 0-255 Default: N/A DEST_HOST Description: The internet protocol (IP) address of a host (SNMP manager) to receive TRAP messages. Range: 0.0.0.0 -[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 180 ACCESS Description: Allows authorised managers to read or read/write to the management information base on this SNMP agent. . Range: R (0) R/W (1) Default: N/A[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 181 Appendix B: Supported FSL Functions The i-data FSL concept has been implemented in the PrintServer to port IBM 3270 and IBM 5250 environments to LAN using the same host applications as before. If you wish to operate via the i-data FSL functions, you are to see the file on the[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 182 Appendix C: Microcode upgrading The PrintServer supports an online microcode upgrade facility permitting the installation of revised product microcode. Operation of this facility will be possible via Psinst32 and the TCP/IP boot server. CAUTION: • • During the initial 20-[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 183 the actual microcode download using the "copy"-command. Otherwise the printer drivers may interfere in the microcode image sent to the PrintServer implying serious problems. You should use a generic/text printer driver when running Windows environment and IBM NULL w[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 184 • BOOTP server access (BOOTPTAB file) • Bootfile (configuration file <name.cf2>) Update process 1. Generate a test printout from the PrintServer by pressing the TEST key. (Ensure that no sessions are active.) 2. Edit the BOOTPTAB file for the PrintServer device addr[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 185 uu is the specific firmware number XX represents version Y represents variant ZZ represents release no. - generally not stated. e.g.: 0uu020.B80 (microcode level 2, < > product (0)) • Ensure that TFTP read access to this file is allowed. 4. Restart the BOOTP server. T[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 186 Appendix C.4 Problem Determination • What action do I take if a communication error occurs during the upgrade process? If the microcode download fails while you are using the TCP/IP boot server, power the PrintServer off and back on again.[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 187 Appendix D: idaSetup - IPDS configuration If equipped with an IPDS module idaSetup is a GUI ( graphical user interface ) program developed with the purpose of setting up the IPDS protocol converter via a PC share port or from a host. For details on how to configure the IPDS p[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 188 Appendix E: Test printout TEST key Pressing the TEST key on the rear panel once generates a settings printout. This test printout consists of two or more pages: The first two pages contain details of device settings and information related to the protocol used (i.e. TCP/IP). [...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 189 Appendix F: Error messages The error codes stated below may occur during operation. If you are faced with an error situation, i.e. if a F atal error or an E rror code occur, you should contact your system administrator or your local i-data distributor for help and assistance.[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 190 0x5002 F Hardware error in EEPROM 0x5003 F EEPROM checksum error 0x5004 E Settings invalid 0x5010 F Rear Panel switch in invalid position 0x5100 F Checksum error in FLASH (boot block) 0x5101 F Checksum error in FLASH (base block) 0x5102 F Checksum error in FLASH (main block) [...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 191 Appendix G: List of abbreviations ARP Address Resolution Protocol BOOTP Bootstrap Protocol CSD Corrective Services Diskette ENP Embedded Nprinter EPS Embedded Print Server FSL Function Select via the Line FTP File Transfer Protocol HTML HyperTexr Markup Language HTTP HyperTex[...]

Appendix Section Xerox 4500 PS ETH, Inst. & Operator's Guide 192 Appendix H: Xerox Product Platform Coax Supported Printers External Xerox LS 3270 Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer Xerox FS 3270 Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer Xerox Flex + Xerox 3270 PCL/XES Any Xerox decentralized XES & PCL printer External IPDS Xerox FS 3270 IP[...]