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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

About this Guide 1Network Printing 1

Print Clients 1Print Jobs 2Printer Drivers 2Printer Port 2Network Operating Systems 2

Configuring the Printer for UNIX Clients 14Configuring the Printer for AppleTalk 14

Using the Network Printer Manager 15

Printing a Network Configuration Page 16What Next 16

CHAPTER 4: PEER-TO-PEER TOPOPLOGY

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Network Topologies 2Network Interface Card 2

Networking Features 2Network Printer Manager 2SuperScript 1800 Web Pages 2Operator Panel Commands 3NIC Flash Memory 3

CHAPTER 2: NETWORK TOPOLOGIESOverview 5Network Interface and Cabling 5Types of Network Topologies 5Peer-to-Peer Topology 5Printer Server Topology 6Printer Sharing Topology 7What Next 7

CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING THE PRINTEROverview 9

Where to Start 9Installing the NIC 10

Accessing the Printer Controller Board 10NIC Installation 11

Connecting the Printer 11Configuring the NIC 12

SuperScript 1800 Web Pages 12Using the Printer’s Operator Panel 12

Configuring the IP Address 12Configuring the Printer for IPX 13

Configuring a Windows ClientWindows 95 and 98 ComputersWindows NT 4.0 Computers

Configuring a Macintosh ClientRequirementsThe LaserWriter Printer DriverAppleScriptConfiguration Procedure

Configuring a UNIX ClientConfiguration Procedures

CHAPTER 5: PRINTER SERVERIntroductionNetWare Networks

Using NPM to Configure NetWareConfiguring an NDS QueueConfiguring a Bindery Queue

Configuring NetWare 3.12Configuring NetWare 4.x and 5.x

Using the NetWare Printer ConsoleUsing the NetWare Administrator

Configuring a Windows 3.1x ClientConfiguring a Windows 95 or 98 ClieConfiguring a Windows NT 4.0 ClienConfiguring a Macintosh Client

Software RequirementsPrinter Hardware RequirementsInstalling the Software

Configuring a UNIX Client 34Configuration Procedures 34

Windows NT Server Networks 35

Configuring Windows NT Server 35Configuring a Windows 3.1x Client 38Configuring a Windows 95 or 98 Client 39Configuring a Windows NT 4.0 Client 40Configuring a Macintosh Client 41

Software Requirements 41Printer Hardware Requirements 41Installing the Software 41

Configuring a UNIX Client 42Configuration Procedures 42

Config Menu 52Job Menu 52PCL Menu 53I/O Menu 53PS Menu 54

Alerts Window 54

General Tab 54

Printer Status Window 55Protocol Statistics Window 55

TCP/IP Tab 55

Upgrading the Firmware 55

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APPENDIX A:OPERATOR PANEL COMMANDS

Introduction 43Network Menu Tree 43NIC Configuration Commands 43

APPENDIX B: NETWORK PRINTER MANAGER

Introduction 47Installation 47Starting NPM 47Procedures 47Main Window 48

Printers Menu 48View Menu 48Settings Menu 48Maintenance Menu 48Help Menu 48

Network Interface Window 48General Tab 48TCP/IP Tab 49NetWare Tab 49AppleTalk Tab 50SNMP Tab 50

Printer Properties Window 51Model Details 51Printer Menu 51

SUPERSCRIPT 1800 WEB PAGIntroductionInstallationHow to View the Web PagesHome PageAdmin Pages

General InformationGeneral ConfigurationTCP\IP ConfigurationNetWare ConfigurationAppleTalk ConfigurationSNMP Configurations

SNMP Trap ConfigurationSNMP Community Configuratio

Operator Panel PagesPrinting PageConfig PageJob PagePCL PagePS Page

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TCP\IP Statistics 67IPX Statistics 67AppleTalk Statistics 68SNMP Statistics 68DLC Statistics 69

APPENDIX D:TROUBLESHOOTING

Introduction 71Basic Troubleshooting 71

APPENDIX E:

UPGRADING THE NIC FIRMWAREIntroduction 73Prerequisites 73Upgrade Procedures 73

Index

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The chapters in this guide, and the sections they contain, are

Appendix C, “The SuperScript 1800 Web Pages,” describes what the printer web pages are used for and provides a detailed reference of the controls in them.

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presented in a logical way that guides you from start to finish.

Chapter 1, “Introduction,” introduces you to network printing and the features of the SuperScript 1800 printer.

Chapter 2, “Networking Topologies,” introduces you to three methods (topologies) used for networking your printer. Once you understand how they work, select which method fits your needs and requirements, then continue with Chapter 3, “Connecting the Printer.”

Chapter 3, “Connecting the Printer,” describes how to install a network interface card (NIC), in case you purchased a printer without a NIC, then describes how to connect the printer to a network. The final section describes how to configure the NIC so it can communicate with your network.

Chapter 4, “Peer-to-Peer Topology,” and Chapter 5, “Printer Server Topology,” describe how to implement the topologies described in Chapter 2.

Appendix A, “Operator Panel Commands,” is a reference that describes the network menu items in the printer’s Operator Panel and how to navigate through them.

Appendix B, “Network Printer Manager,” describes what the NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager (NPM) is used for and provides a detailed reference of the controls in it.

Appendix E, “Upgrading the NIC Firmwareto upgrade the firmware located on the NIC

NETWORK PRINTINGNetwork printing involves a network to intclients and a printer. Each client can use theconnecting to the printer.

Print ClientsA print client is any computer that uses the connect to the printer. They create print jobto the printer. Listed below are the types of can send print jobs to the SuperScript 1800.

• Windows NT 4.0 computers

• Windows NT Server 4.0 computers

• Windows 98 computers

• Windows 95 computers

• Windows 3.1x computers

• Macintosh computers running Mac OS

• UNIX computers

Print Jobs

A print job is computer code that contains print data and commands for processing the data. A print client application, such as a word processor, spreadsheet, or graphics program, creates print jobs.

Printer Drivers

Printer drivers are software located on a print client that enables an application to communicate with the printer. Supplied with your printer are the following printer drivers.

• PCL6 Printer Driver

• PCL5e Printer Driver

• Windows PostScript Printer Driver

The SuperScript 1800 can directly connect to an Ethernet 10Base-TX or 100Base-TX network that is running the following NOSs.

• Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0

• Novell NetWare 3.12, 4.x, or 5.x

• AppleTalk

• UNIX

Network Topologies

A network topology describes how equipment, such as printers and computers, are interconnected with the network. Chapter 2, “Networking Topologies,” describes three topologies for networking the SuperScript 1800.

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Any one of these drivers can be used to enable an application to communicate with the printer.

Macintosh computers running Mac OS 7.1 or higher, use the LaserWriter8 printer driver. Supplied with your printer is an NEC SuperScript 1800 PPD that helps the LaserWriter8 driver communicate with the printer.

UNIX computers have a software utility called LPR which sends plain text or PostScript data to the printer. LPR is part of their operating systems.

Printer PortA printer port is a software interface on a print client that makes the connection between the printer driver and the printer. Typically, a printer port must be created on the print client then selected from inside the printer driver.

Network Operating SystemsNetworks use an operating system for managing the network. Depending on the method (topology) used to connect your printer to the network, a network operating system (NOS) may have to be configured to recognize the printer and make it available to print clients.

Network Interface CardPrinters, computers, and other equipmeninterface cards (NIC) for connecting to a nusually installed inside the printer or comused to interconnect the NIC with a netw

NETWORKING FEATURESFor detailed information about the printeSuperScript 1800 User’s Guide.

Network Printer ManagerThe SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Mtool for remotely managing the printer, itextent, the network operating system. Forinformation about the NPM, see AppendPrinter Manager,” on page 47.

SuperScript 1800 Web PagesThe SuperScript 1800 Web Pages are a weand administering the printer. The web pof the same controls as the NPM. After thbeen configured with an IP address, a weused to navigate to the address to view th

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Operator Panel Commands

Located on the printer is the Operator Panel. It has menus for configuring the NIC and for other printer settings. The commands in the Operator Panel are also available in the NPM and the SuperScript 1800 Web Pages.

For detailed information about network commands located in the Operator Panel, see Appendix A, “Operator Panel Commands,” on page 43.

NIC Flash Memory

The printer’s NIC contains memory devices that hold firmware for processing network communications. The

Network

firmware also contains the printer’s web pages.

If NEC Technologies releases a upgraded version of the firmware, a computer running Windows 95 is used to upgrade the NIC firmware.

For information about upgrading the firmware, see Appendix E, “Upgrading the NIC Firmware,” on page 73.

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NETWORK TOPOLOGIES

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A network topology describes how a network interconnects computers with other equipment such as a printer. This chapter describes three topologies that can be used as solutions for networking your SuperScript 1800 printer.

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NETWORK INTERFACE AND CABLINGThere are two characteristics that define an interface to your network—the physical and electrical.

Physically, the interface to your network must be an RJ-45 socket. Electrically, the interface must be Ethernet 10Base-TX or 100Base-TX.

A network cable is used to interconnect the printer with the network interface. The cable must be a Category 3, 4, or 5 cable with RJ-45 plugs fastened to both ends. If connecting to a 100 Megabit Ethernet network, use a shielded Category 5 cable.

A network cable is not supplied with the printer.

This chapter describes each topology. The fodescribe how to configure the printer and yuse each topology, except for the Printer ShaPlease refer to your computer’s documentainstructions on how to configure your compprinter.

PEER-TO-PEER TOPOLOGYThe Peer-to-Peer topology is the simplest wyour printer. It involves print clients, a printto interconnect everything. The Network O(NOS) can be Windows NT Server 4.0 or No3.12, 4.x, or 5.x.

In this scenario, print clients use the networkjobs directly to the printer. There is no intercomputer that gets involved between the prprint clients.

Each client must compete with other clientsavailability. If the printer is busy processingclient must hold their jobs until the printer them. To help alleviate congestion, the prinupgraded with more memory to temporariljobs until they are printed. Shown on the neillustration of the Peer-to-Peer topology.

RJ-45 PlugThe RJ-45 plug is fastened to both ends of a Category 3, 4, or 5 network cable. Use this type of cable to interconnect the printer with the network interface.

printer in the sequence which they are received. This process relieves a client from having to store the print job and allows them to focus on other computing tasks. The server can also be configured for controlling access to the printer and recording all printing activity.

Shown below is a diagram of the printer server topology. The cloud in the center of the diagram represents a LAN that interconnects the printer, the print clients, and the printer server. The network can be a 10 or 100 megabit Ethernet LAN that transports TCP/IP or IPX protocols.

Ethernet

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An Ethernet LAN is used to interconnect the printer and print clients. Print clients send print jobs directly to the printer, but each must wait for printer availability.

Printer Server Topology

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The cloud in the center of the diagram represents a Local Area Network (LAN) that interconnects the printer and all the print clients. The network can be a 10 or 100 megabit Ethernet LAN that transports TCP/IP or IPX protocols.

The printer and each print client use their own network cable to connect to their own network interface.

For instructions about configuring a print client for this scenario, read Chapter 4, “Peer-to-Peer Topology,” on page 17.

PRINTER SERVER TOPOLOGYThe printer server topology involves a computer, called a printer server. All print clients send their print jobs to the printer server. The printer server then sends the jobs to the printer. The NOS can be Windows NT Server or Novell NetWare.

In this scenario, print clients use the network to send print jobs directly to a computer that is configured as a printer server. The server then sends the jobs to the printer.

The server uses a process called queueing, meaning it can receive and store multiple print jobs. Jobs are sent to the

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PRINTER SHARING TOPOLOGYAlthough this chapter provides a brief description of Microsoft Printer Sharing, instructions for configuring your computer to share a printer is not included in this User’s Guide. Refer to your computer’s documentation for those instructions.

The Printer Sharing topology involves a LAN that interconnects the print clients. The printer is directly

WHAT NEXTAfter reading the previous sections about how the SuperScript 1800 printer can be networked, select a topology that best fits your needs and requirements, then read Chapter 3, “Connecting the Printer,” on page 9.

If the Printer Sharing topology will be used, refer to your computer’s documentation for instructions on how to share the printer.

Printer Shari

connected to one print client using a parallel cable. The client is then configured to share its printer. Clients that want to use the printer must be configured so they can connect to the printer.

If the sharing client receives a print job while it’s performing other computing tasks, it may experience some slowdown. The NOS can be Microsoft NT Server or Novell NetWare. The LAN can be any type of network that can interconnect the print clients.

Any type of LAN

Printer Sharing Topology

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In this scenario, a LAN is used to interconnect the print clients. One print client is connected to the printer using a parallel cable, and is also configured to share it with other print clients. The sharing client can control access to the printer.

Print client sharingits printer with otherprint clients.

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CONNECTING THE PRINTER

OVERVIEWIn order for your printer to connect and communicate with a Local Area Network (LAN), your printer must contain a Network Interface Card (NIC). A network cable is then used to interconnect the printer with your LAN.

The SuperScript 1800 can be ordered with or without an installed NIC. If your printer did not come with a NIC, one can be ordered from NEC. Ask for the 10/100Base-TX Network Interface Kit, Order Number 1802. The kit can be ordered across the internet from NEC’s web site at www.nec.com.

This chapter describes how to install the 10/100Base-TX Network Interface Kit, how to connect the printer to your LAN, and how to setup the NIC so the printer can communicate with your network.

Where to StartIf a NIC is not installed in your printer, begin at the next section, “Installing the NIC.” If your printer already has a NIC installed, begin at “Connecting the Printer” on page 11 for instructions about physically connecting the printer to your network.

INSTALLING THE NICInstalling the NIC involves first accessing the printer Controller Board.

Accessing the Printer Controller BoardThe printer Controller Board manages and controls all printer functions. It is also the place where the NIC is installed.

To access the Controller Board:

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Pull out the 500-sheet Cassette tray (A).3. Disconnect all cables from printer.

6. Pull tab to release the side cover (C).7. Slide side cover towards the back of the printer (D).8. Rotate the side cover away from printer (assure wire-

snaps on the parallel port are not in the way), then lift the side cover away (E).

9. Loosen top screw of controller board cover, remove remaining 4 screws, then remove the metal cover (F).

When finished with Step 9, continue at “NIC Installation” on page 11.


4. Position the printer so the right side of the printer can be worked on.

5. Remove screws from the side cover then openback cover (B).

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NIC InstallationTo install the Network Interface Card:1. Access the printer Controller Board as described

on page 10.2. On the back of the printer, remove the two screws from

the metal back plate (located on Interface Panel), then remove plate (A).

3. Located on the controller board is a NIC socket. Insert the NIC into the socket (B).

4. Use the screws, removed in Step 2, to fasten the card (C).5. Use the procedure in Step 1 as guide to replace printer

side-panel, 500-sheet Cassette, and printer cables.

CONNECTING THE PRINTERAfter the NIC is installed, the printer can be physically connected to your network.

You’ll need a Category 3, 4 or, 5 network cable to make the interconnection. This cable is not supplied with your printer, but can be purchased from your local computer hardware store. Use a Category 5 shielded cable if connecting to a 100MB network

To physically connect the printer to your network:1. Insert one end of the network cable into the socket

located on the NIC (D). socket that

your network, configure the

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After the NIC has been installed, follow the instructions described in the next section to connect the printer to your network.

2. Insert the other end of the cable into theconnects to your network.

After the printer is physically connected to follow the instructions in the next section toNIC.

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Installing the Network Interface Card

Interface Panel

CONFIGURING THE NICAfter the NIC is installed and the printer is physically connected to your network, the NIC must be configured.

The NIC can be configured by using the printer’s Operator Panel, or by using the NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager (NPM). It can also be configured by the SuperScript 1800 Web Pages.

Use the Operator Panel for configuring the most basic parameters of the NIC, such as turning on TCP\IP, DHCP, AppleTalk, and NetWare protocol stacks, and for configuring an IP address. This method is suited for connecting to a small or simple network.

Using the Printer’s Operator PanelNote: Appendix A, on page 43, provides detailed information about navigating the Operator Panel network menus.

Configuring the IP AddressThe printer can be configured to use a static or dynamically assigned IP address.

The static assignment can be done by directly entering in an address, or by requesting one from a BOOTP or RARP server. Subnet mask and gateway (router) addresses can also be entered.

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The NPM is a tool that must run on a computer running Windows 95 or 98. It has more controls for configuring the NIC than the Operator Panel. Your network may be large and have many printers connected to it. In this case, the NPM can be used for performing all the tasks that can be done at the Operator Panel, and also for assigning a printer name so that it can be easily identified on a network by users. For information about installing the NPM, see Appendix B on page 47.

SuperScript 1800 Web PagesLocated in the printer are web pages that can be used for configuring the printer and viewing printer operational status. These pages can only be viewed after the printer has been assigned an IP address through the Operator Panel or NPM. The pages then can be viewed through any popular web browser by navigating to the printer’s IP address.

If you plan on configuring the NIC through the printer’s Operator Panel, afterwards, you can use the web pages to assign a name to the printer, so it can be easily identified by network users. IPX and AppleTalk protocol stacks may also be turned on by using these pages.

For more information about the SuperScript 1800 Web Pages, see Appendix C on page 57.

For dynamic assignment, the printer can accept an address from a DHCP server.

To configure TCP\IP addressing:1. From the printer’s Operator Panel, pre

OFFLINE appears in the Operator Pan

2. Press MENU until NETWORK MENU a

3. Press ITEM until CFG NET appears.

4. Press VALUE until YES appears.

5. Press SELECT.

6. Press ITEM until TCP\IP appears.


8. Press SELECT.

9. Press ITEM until CFG TCP appears.


11. Press SELECT.

12. Press ITEM until DHCP appears.

13. Do one of the following.

• If you plan on having a DHCP seassign an IP address to the printeuntil YES appears.

a. Then press SELECT.

b. Press GO to exit.

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b. Press ITEM until BOOTP or RARP appears.

c. Press VALUE until YES appears.

d. Press SELECT.

e. Press GO to exit.

f. Restart the printer.

Configuring the Printer for IPXIf the printer will be communicating through a NetWare network, use this procedure for turning on IPX and selecting the type of Ethernet framing used by the network. The printer can be configured to determination the framing automatically, or set to use a specific type.

To configure IPX protocols:1. From the printer’s Operator Panel, press GO until

OFFLINE appears on the Operator Panel display.

2. Press MENU until NETWORK MENU appears.



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b. Press ITEM until IP BYTE1 appears.

c. Press VALUE until YES appears.

d. Press SELECT.

e. Press VALUE until the first octet of the IP address appears.

f. Press Select.g. Repeat Steps “B” through “F” for IP BYTE2,

IP BYTE3, and IP BYTE4.

h. If you want to configure a subnet mask and/or gateway (router) address, press ITEM to move to the SM BYTE and GW BYTE menus, then use the same procedures as described above.

i. Press GO to exit.

5. Press SELECT.

6. Press ITEM until NetWare appears.


8. Press SELECT.

9. Press ITEM until CFG NWAR appears.


11. Press SELECT.

12. Press ITEM until AUTO appears.


• If you want the printer to automatithe type of Ethernet framing used bpress VALUE until ON appears. Usmay slow down the processing of p

a. Then press Select.b. Press GO to exit.

• If you know what type of Ethernet by your network, press VALUE untUsing this method may speed up thprint jobs.


b. Press ITEM until your frame tyFraming for Ethernet 802.2, 802can be selected.

c. Press VALUE until YES appears

d. Press GO to exit.

Configuring the Printer for UNIX ClientsUse this procedure if computers running UNIX will be sending print jobs to the printer.

To configure as a UNIX printer:1. From the printer’s Operator Panel, press GO until


2. Press MENU until NETWORK MENU appears.



5. Press SELECT.

6. Press ITEM until LPD appears.


Configuring the Printer for AppleTalkUse this procedure if Macintosh computers will be sending print jobs to the printer.

Note: Since Macintosh computers send their print jobs in the PostScript language, the SuperScript 1800 must be upgraded with the PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit (Order No. 1802). For more information, see Chapter 8, “Printer Options,” of the SuperScript 1800 User’s Guide. If calling from North America, you can dial 1-800-632-4650.

To configure the printer for AppleTalk:1. From the printer’s Operator Panel, press GO until


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8. Press SELECT.

9. Press GO to exit.

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5. Press SELECT.

6. Press ITEM until APL TALK appears.


8. Press SELECT.

9. Press GO to exit.

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ICUsing the Network Printer ManagerThe SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager (NPM) is an administrative tool that can also be used for configuring the NIC.

The NPM must be installed on a computer running Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 and which is connected to the network. For more information about NPM, see Appendix B, on page 47.

To configure the NIC using the Network Printer Manager:1. Click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, then

NEC SuperScript 1800, and click NEC SuperScript 1800

9. From the IP Address Assignment Method drop-down list, select the method used by the Network Operating System (NOS) for assigning IP addresses to computers and printers connected to the network.

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Static Select this item if you want to manually enter a permanent IP address for the printer.

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Network Printer Manager to start the NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager.

Once NPM starts, it will begin searching the network for the printer. Every SuperScript 1800 printer found will be listed in the NPM main window.

2. Select the printer that must have it’s NIC setup.

The printer can be identified from the Printer Name column by its NIC serial number, NECnnnnnnnnnnnn, where nnnnnnnnnnn is the MAC address of the card.

The MAC Address for the NIC can be determined by printing a Network Configuration page. For instructions about printing that page, see “Printing a Network Configuration Page” on page 16.

3. From the Settings menu, select Network Interface to open the Network Interface properties window.

4. Click the General tab to bring it to the front.

5. In the Printer Name text box, type in a name for the printer.

6. In the Printer Description text box, type in a description for the printer; for example, its location.

7. Click the TCP/IP tab to bring it to the front.

8. Assure the TCP/IP check box is selected.

10. If the STATIC method was selected, in text boxes, type in the IP address for the

• In the Subnet Mask text boxes, typmask.

• In the Default Gateway text boxes,gateway (router) IP address.

11. If print jobs will be received from NetWthe NetWare tab to bring it to the front.

• Select the Enable NetWare check b

• From the IPX Frame type options, sprinter must determine the type of Eis receiving. If you do not know, se

RARP Select this item if you want a tbroadcast a request to a RARPaddress. The printer must be reNIC is configured.

DHCP Select this item if you want a Dassign an IP address to the prinautomatically be changed by thcause for address change is if restarted.

12. If print jobs will be received from Macintosh clients, click the AppleTalk tab to bring it to the front.

Note: Since Macintosh computers send their print jobs in the PostScript language, the SuperScript 1800 must be upgraded with the PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit (Order No. 1802). For more information, see Chapter 8, “Printer Options,” of the SuperScript 1800 User’s Guide. If calling from North America, you can dial 1-800-632-4650.

• Select the AppleTalk Enabled check box.

• In the AppleTalk Printer Name text box, type in a name for the printer. Macintosh users will see this name in their Chooser window.

PRINTING A NETWORK CONFIGURATION PAGETo verify the NIC configuration, print a network configuration page then inspect the values shown by the page for accuracy.

Note: The network configuration information is also available from the SuperScript 1800 Web Pages. To view the pages, use any popular web browser to navigate to the printer’s IP address. Netscape Navigator 4.x and higher, Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x and higher, or any equivalent browser can be used.

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• From the Current Zone drop-down list, select which AppleTalk zone the printer is located in.

13. Click OK to save the configuration.

14. From the Printers menu, select Exit to close NPM.

15. If BOOTP or RARP was selected as the IP address assignment method in an earlier step, restart the printer.

1. From the printer Operator Panel, preuntil OFFLINE appears in the Operato

2. Press Menu until NETWORK MENU ap

3. Press Item until PRINT NET CFG appe

4. Press Select to print the page.

WHAT NEXTAfter the NIC has been configured, contin“Peer-to-Peer Topology,” or Chapter 5, “PTopology,” depending on what type of tocreate.

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CHAPTER 4

PEER-TO-PEER TOPOPLOGY

INTRODUCTIONThe Peer-to-Peer topology is the simplest way to network your printer. It involves print clients, a printer, and a network to interconnect everything. The network operating system (NOS) can be Windows NT Server 4.0 or Novell NetWare

BASIC REQUIREMENTSBefore you configure a computer to communicate with the printer, the following prerequisites must be met.

The NIC must be installed in the printer (see Page 10).

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In this scenario, print clients use the network to send print jobs directly to the printer. There is no intermediary computer that gets involved between the printer and the print clients.

For more information about this type of topology, see “Peer-to-Peer Topology” on page 5.

The printer must be physically connect(see Page 11).

The NIC must be configured (see Page

CONFIGURING A WINDOWThere are four types of networked Windowcan be configured for sending print jobs to t1800 printer.

• Computers running Windows 95

• Computers running Windows 98

• Computers running Windows NT 4.0

Computers running Windows 3.1x cannot bprint client in the peer-to-peer topology, buclient in the printer server topology.

Windows 95 and 98 ComputersConfiguring a Windows 95 or 98 computer communicate with the printer involves instdriver, then configuring a printer port.

When selecting a driver during the installatrecommends using the PCL6 driver becausefeatures. Use the PCL5e driver for legacy apWindows Postscript driver may also be inst

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An Ethernet LAN is used to interconnect the printer and print clients. Print clients send print jobs directly to the printer, but each must wait for printer availability.

Note: To use the Windows PostScript printer driver, the NEC PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit (Order No. 1802) must be installed in the printer. See Chapter 8, “Printer Options,” of the SuperScript 1800 User’s Guide for more information.

To install a printer driver:1. Insert the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into your

computer.

Note: If the NEC SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD Installer appears on the monitor shortly after the disk is inserted, go to Step 4, if not, go to Step 2.

2. From the desktop, double-click My Computer to open

• Select the SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager.

• Select the [optional] Online User’s Guide.

• Select the [optional] On-line Network User’s Guide if this computer will be used to administrate the printer.

• Do not select SuperScript 1800 Status Monitor; this component does not work across a network.

6. When the Setup dialog box appears, do the following.

• Select Print Client if this computer will be used to send print jobs to the printer.

• Select Print and Administrative Client if this int jobs and ork Printer

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the My Computer window.

3. Double-click the NEC SS1800 icon to start the installer.

As an alternative, right mouse button click on NEC SS1800 then select Open or Autoplay to start the installer. If neither one of these methods work, double-click Setup.exe which is located on the CD.

4. When the Welcome dialog box appears, click Next to begin the installation.

5. When the Select Components dialog box appears, do the following.

• Select the printer driver(s) you want to install.

Note: If selecting the Windows PostScript printer driver (NEC 1800 PS Printer Driver), the NEC PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit (Order No. 1802) must be installed in the printer. See Chapter 8, “Printer Options,” of the SuperScript 1800 User’s Guide for more information.

Later, when the Add Printer Wizard appears, click the Have Disk button then navigate the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD to the appropriate directory to get the PostScript installation file. Depending on your operating system, navigate to one of the following directories.

• \Ss1800\Win95\Ps• \Ss1800\Win98\Ps

computer will be used to send pradminister the printer. The NetwManager will be installed.

7. Follow the instructions that appear ocomplete the installation.

8. Restart your computer after the drive

The printer port can now be created.

To create a printer port:1. From the Windows Start button, poin

select Printers to open the Printers wi

2. Select the printer driver that was inst

3. From the File menu, select Propertiesproperties window.

4. Click the Details tab to bring it to the

5. Click Add Port to open the Add Ports6. Select the Network radio button.

7. From the Ports list, select the NEC Ne8. Click OK to return to the driver prop

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2. From the desktop, double-click My Computer to open


• The Online User’s Guide and On-line Network User’s Guide are optional.

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administer the printer. The NetworManager will be installed.

7. Follow the instructions that appear on ycomplete the installation.

8. Restart your computer after the driver i

The printer port can now be configured.

To configure a printer port:1. From the Windows NT Start button, po

then select Printers to open the Printers2. Select the printer driver that was install

3. From the File menu, select Properties toproperties window.

4. Click the Ports tab to bring it to the fron

5. Click Add Port to open the Add Ports di

6. From the Available Ports list, select NEPrinter Port.

7. Click New Port to open the Select Printe8. Navigate to the Printer Name Lists.

9. Select the printer.

10. Click OK to return to the Printer Ports d

11. Click OK to return to the Add Port dialo

12. Click OK to return to the driver proper

13. Click OK to accept the configured port.

CONFIGURING A MACINTOSH CLIENT

RequirementsBefore you configure a Macintosh computer to communicate with the printer, the following requirements must be met.

• The computer must already be connected to the network and able to communicate with it.

• The operating system must be Mac OS 7.1 or higher.

• The standard Macintosh LaserWriter8 printer driver must be installed.

• AppleScript must be running on the computer.

• Since Macintosh computers send their print jobs to

Configuration ProcedureConfiguring a Macintosh computer involves installing the NEC SuperScript 1800 PPD and selecting the printer from the network.

To configure a Macintosh computer:1. Insert the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into your

Macintosh and the SS1800 window will appear.

2. Double-click the SuperScript 1800 Installer icon to begin installing the PPD. Follow the instructions presented on the monitor.

3. From the Apple menu, select Chooser to open the Chooser window.

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printers in the PostScript language, the SuperScript 1800 must be upgraded with the PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit (Order No. 1802).

See Chapter 8, “Printer Options,” of the SuperScript 1800 User’s Guide for more information about this upgrade.

The LaserWriter Printer DriverThe LaserWriter8 printer driver is standard to the Mac OS 7.1 and higher. Check the Macintosh Chooser to assure that it is installed. If it isn’t, use the Mac OS help system for information about installing it.

AppleScriptAppleScript is a standard program to the Mac OS 7.1 and higher. It must be running before the configuration procedure can begin.

To check and/or start AppleScript:1. From the Apple menu, point to Control Panels then

select Extensions Manager to open the Extensions Manager window.

2. Double-click on Extensions to view its contents.

3. Assure that AppleScript and AppleScriptLib are selected.

If they are not selected, select them, then click Restart to restart your computer.

4. From the bottom left pane of the Choothat the correct AppleTalk Zone is sel

5. From the top left pane of the ChooserLaserWriter8 and printers will appeaof the window.

6. Select the printer from the right-hand

The name of the printer depends on wprinter was assigned a name as descr“Configuring the NIC” on page 12.

If a name was assigned, it will appearname was not assigned, the Media Acaddress for the printer’s network intewill be seen.

The MAC address can be identified aNEC0000nnnnnnnn where nnnnnnnn

7. Click Create to setup the printer. WheSuperScript 1800 icon will appear on

8. Close the Chooser window.

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CONFIGURING A UNIX CLIENTConfiguring a UNIX computer involves configuring the host table, then adding access to the printer. Before doing the procedures, the following requirements must be met.

• The computer must be running Sun Solaris OS 2.51 or higher.

• The computer must be running X-Windows.

Configuration ProceduresTo configure the Host Table:1. Login into the computer as root.

To add access to the printer:1. From a shell prompt, type admintool & then press

ENTER to start Admintool.

2. From the Browse menu, select Printers to list all the printers connected to the network.

3. From the Edit menu, point to Add, then select Access to printer to open the Add Access to Printer dialog box.


5. In the Printer Server text box, type in a server name for the printer.

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2. Move to a shell command prompt.

3. Type vi /etc/hosts then press ENTER to display the Host Table (also known as the look-up table).

4. At the bottom of the table, add the IP address and a host name for the printer.

5. Press esc to exit edit mode.

6. Type :wq! then press ENTER to save the changes and exit the editor.

After the host table has been configured, add access to the printer.

host name was assigned in the Host Tab

6. In the Description text box, type in a deprinter; for example, its location.

7. If you want this printer to be the defaulthe Default Printer check box.

8. Click Apply to return to the Admintool

Your UNIX computer is now ready to send printer.

To print a file, move to a command prompt,following command, where filename is the nyou want to print.

/usr/ucb/lpr filename

Users can edit their startup file by includinglpr program so that they do not have to alwwhen they want to print.

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PRINTER SERVER TOPOLOGY

Note: Before performing any procedures in this chapter, the printer must be connected and configured as described by Chapter 2, “Connecting the Printer” onpage 9.

INTRODUCTION

NETWARE NETWORKSSetting up a NetWare printer server topology involves creating a print queues and servers, then configuring each print client.

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The printer server topology involves a computer, called a printer server. All print clients send their print jobs to the printer server. The printer server then sends the jobs to the printer. The network operating system (NOS) can be Windows NT Server or Novell NetWare. For more information about this type of topology, see “Printer Server Topology” on page 6. An outline of this chapter is shown below.

NetWare Networks:

• Using NPM to Configure NetWare

• Configuring NetWare 3.12

• Configuring NetWare 4.x and 5.x

• Configuring a Windows 3.1x Client

• Configuring a Windows 95 or 98 Client

• Configuring a Window NT 4.0 Client

• Configuring a Macintosh Client

• Configuring a UNIX Client

Windows NT Server Networks:

• Configuring Windows NT Server

• Configuring a Windows 3.1x Client

• Configuring a Windows 95 or 98 Client

• Configuring a Window NT 4.0 Client

• Configuring a Macintosh Client

• Configuring a UNIX Client

SuperScript 1800 Network Printer ManagerConsole, or the NetWare Administrator.

The Network Printer Manager (NPM) is supprinter as a program that can run on a WindNT 4.0 computer. For instructions about insAppendix B, on page 47.

The NetWare Printer Console is a componeNetWare 3.12, 4.x, and 5.x. The NetWare Adcomponent of NetWare versions 4.x and 5.x

If you plan on using NPM, begin at “Using Configure NetWare” on page 23, then use tsubsections to configure each print client.

If you plan on using one of the NetWare tooNOS, determine which version of NetWare using, then begin at one of the following sec

• “Configuring NetWare 3.12” on page 2

• “Configuring NetWare 4.x and 5.x” on p

Using NPM to Configure NetWarNetWare has two kinds of directory systemtheir networks. One is the Bindery, and the NetWare Directory System (NDS). The NPMfor both systems.

Configuring an NDS QueueTo configure an NDS Queue:1. Move to the computer having the NPM.

2. Click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, then NEC SuperScript 1800, and click NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager to start the NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager.

Once NPM starts, it will begin searching the network for the printer. Every SuperScript 1800 printer that is found will be listed in the NPM main window.

4. Click the NetWare tab to bring it to the front.

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3. Double-click on your new printer to open the Network Interface window.

5. Click Add Q to open the Add Queue d

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7. Click Create Queue to open the Create Queue dialog box.

8. In the Queue Name text box, type in a name for the new

Now you can configure the individual Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX print clients. See the following sections for instructions.

• “Configuring a Windows 3.1x Client” on page 31.

• “Configuring a Windows 95 or 98 Client” on page 32.

• “Configuring a Windows NT 4.0 Client” on page 33.

• “Configuring a Macintosh Client” on page 34.

• “Configuring a UNIX Client” on page 34

Configuring a Bindery QueueTo configure a Bindery Queue:

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9. Click Browse to open the Browse for Volume dialog box.

10. From the Items list, navigate to the location of the volume you want to use.

11. Select the volume.

12. Click OK to return to the Create Queue dialog box.

13. Click OK and wait for a message box to appear.

14. When asked to add this queue to the print server’s list of service queues, click Yes to return to the Network Interface dialog box.

15. Click OK to accept the configuration.

1. Move to the computer having the NPM

2. Click the Windows Start button, point tNEC SuperScript 1800, and click NEC Network Printer Manager to start the N1800 Network Printer Manager.

Once NPM starts, it will begin searchinthe printer. Every SuperScript 1800 prinwill be listed in the NPM main window

3. Double-click on your new printer to opInterface window.

Double-click on an item to navigate downwards.Click here to navigate upwards.

4. Click the NetWare tab to bring it to the front. 7. From the Create Queue dialog box, type in a name for your new print queue.

8. Click OK to open the Print Server Mode dialog box.

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5. Click Add Q to open the Add Queue dialog box.

6. Select an existing queue, or click Create Q to open the Create Queue dialog box.

If selecting an existing queue, go to Step 10, otherwise, continue with the next step.

10. Click OK and wait for a message box

11. When asked to add this queue to the service queues, click Yes to return to tdialog box.

12. Click OK to accept the configuration.

Now you can configure the individual Wand UNIX print clients. See the followinginstructions.

• “Configuring a Windows 3.1x Client”

• “Configuring a Windows 95 or 98 Cli

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Configuring NetWare 3.12Use the NetWare Print Console to create a print queue then assign a queue server.

To create a print queue then assign it to a queue server:1. Obtain the MAC address for your printer’s network

interface card (NIC) by printing a NIC Configuration Page. For instructions about this, see “Printing a Network Configuration Page” on page 16.

In the LAN Interface Details section of the NIC configuration page, the MAC address is identified by the Physical Address.

2. From any client computer, log onto the network with

7. Select Print Queue Information to display the Print Queues list.

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administrator privileges.

3. Start pconsole.exe.

This program can be found at the following path.

F:\Public\Pconsole.exe4. From the Available Options list, select Change Current

File Server to display all the file servers attached to the network.

Note: If the server you want is not seen, press Insert to open the Other File Servers list, then make your selection from there.

5. Select the file server where the print queue must be created.

6. Press esc to return to the Available Options list.

8. Press Insert to display the New Print Qubox.

9. Type in a name for your print queue, th

10. From the Print Queues list, select your n

11. Press Enter to display the Print Queue In12. Select Queue Servers, then press Enter

Queue Server list.

13. Press Insert to display the Queue Server

14. The Queue Server Candidates list itemizes the MAC address of each printer NIC on the network.

Configuring NetWare 4.x and 5.xFor networks using NetWare 4.x or 5.x, the NetWare Printer Console or NetWare Administrator can be used for setting up a printer.

The NetWare Printer Console can be used to configure small or simple networks. Use NetWare Administrator for large or complex networks.

Using the NetWare Printer ConsoleThe procedure for using the Printer Console is identical to the one used for NetWare 3.12. See “Configuring NetWare 3.12” on page 27 for instructions.

Using the NetWare Administratorthat must be run on create a print queue

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15. Select the address that identifies the SuperScript 1800.

16. Press Enter and the printer will appear in the Queue Servers list.

17. Exit the NetWare Printer Console.Now you can configure the individual Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX print clients. See the following sections for instructions.

• “Configuring a Windows 3.1x Client” on page 31.• “Configuring a Windows 95 or 98 Client” on page 32.• “Configuring a Windows NT 4.0 Client” on page 33.• “Configuring a Macintosh Client” on page 34.• “Configuring a UNIX Client” on page 34

The NetWare Administrator is a program a Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 computer to and assign a queue server.

To create a print queue object then assign it to1. Print the Network Configuration Pag

will be needed. For printing instructiNetwork Configuration Page” on pag

2. From a Windows 95, 98, or NT4.0 comnetwork with administrator privilege

3. Start nwadmin.exe.

This program can be found at the foll

F:\Public\Win32\Nwadmin32

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5. From the Object menu, select create to open the New Object dialog box.

be obtained from the Network Configuration Page.

10. From the New Object dialog box, select Print Queue, then click OK to open the Create Print Queue dialog box.

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6. Select Printer then click OK to open the Create Printer dialog box.

7. In the Printer Name text box, type in a name for your new printer object, then click Create.

8. From the New Object dialog box, select Printer Server, then click OK to open the Create Print Server dialog box.

9. In the Print Server Name text box, type in a name for your new print server object, then click Create.

Use the Printer Server Name that was assigned to the printer when the printer’s NIC was setup. The name can

11. Select the Directory Service Queue rad

12. In the Print Queue Name text box, typenew print queue object.

13. Next to the Print Queue Volume text boObject button to open the Select Object d

14. Select a Print Queue Volume then click O15. From the Create Print Queue dialog box,

return to the Administrator main windo

16. Double-click the new printer object to opwindow.

17. Click Assignments to begin assigning ato the printer object.

18. Click Add to open the Select Object dialo

19. Select the new print queue object.

20. Click OK to assign the queue to the printer object.

27. From the Printer window, click OK to return to the Administrator main window.

28. Double-click the new print queue object to open the Print Queue window.

29. Click Assignments to view the assignment lists.

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21. From the Printer window, click OK to return to the Administrator main window.

22. Double-click on the new print server object to open the Print Server window.

23. Click Assignments to begin assigning the printer object to the printer server object.

24. Click Add to open the Select Object dialog box.

25. Select the new printer object.

26. Click OK to assign the printer to the printer server object.

30. In the Authorized Print Servers list, new print server object is listed.

31. In the Printers Servicing Print Queuyour new printer object is listed.

Now you can configure the individual Wand UNIX print clients that are connectedthe following sections for instructions.

• “Configuring a Windows 3.1x Client”

• “Configuring a Windows 95 or 98 Cli

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Configuring a Windows 3.1x ClientComputers running Windows 3.1x can be configured as a NetWare print client after the NOS has been configured with the NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager, NetWare Printer Console, or NetWare Administrator.

To configure a Windows 3.1x client, you must install a printer driver then assign a printer port.

To install a printer driver:1. Insert the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into the client

computer.

2. Open the Program Manager window.

use 1 for port if using LPT1.DOS, use 2 if using LPT2.DOS.

3. Save the changes to Startnet.bat, then exit the editor.

4. Restart the client to capture the print queue.

5. From the Program Manager window, double-click Printers to open the Printers window.

6. From the Installed Printers list, select the printer.

7. Click Connect to open the Connect dialog box.

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3. From the File menu, select Run to open the Run dialog box.

4. Click Browse to open the Browse dialog box.

5. From the Drives drop-down list, select your CD drive. The directories and files located on the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD will appear.

6. Select Setup.exe, then click OK to return to the Run dialog box.

7. Click OK to begin installing the printer software.

When the Select Components dialog box appears, select the Printer Driver check box then continue to follow the instructions displayed on your monitor to finish the install.

To assign a printer port:1. From the client computer, use a text editor to open

Startnet.bat.This file should be in the root directory of the client’s hard drive.

2. After the login command line, add the capture command.LoginCapture /Server= sname /Queue= qname /local= port

Sname is the print server name, qname is the print queue name, and port is the port number that will be created on the client.

In a later step, the port will be selected as LPT1.DOS or LPT2.DOS. So, depending on which port you plan to use,

8. From the Ports list, select LPT1.DOS or

9. Click OK to return to the Printers windo

The printer will be listed in Installed Prthe new port.

10. Click Close to accept the port configura

Configuring a Windows 95 or 98 ClientComputers running Windows 95 or 98 can be configured as a NetWare print client after the NOS has been configured with the NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager, NetWare Printer Console, or NetWare Administrator.

Configuring a computer running Windows 95 or 98 involves installing a printer driver then creating a port.


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Later, when the Add Printer Wizard appears, click the Have Disk button then navigate the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD to the appropriate directory to get the PostScript installation file. Depending on your operating system, navigate to one of the following directories.• \Ss1800\Win95\Ps• \Ss1800\Win98\Ps

Manager will be installed.




To create a printer port:1. From the Windows Start button, poin

select Printers to open the Printers wi

2. Select the printer driver that was inst

3. From the File menu, select Propertiesproperties window.

4. Click the Details tab to bring it to the

5. Click Add Port to open the Add Port d6. Select the Network radio button.

7. Click Browse to open the Browse for P8. Navigate to the print queue that was cr

chapter, then select it.

9. Click OK to return to the Add Port dia

10. Click OK to return to the driver prop

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Configuring a Windows NT 4.0 ClientComputers running Windows NT 4.0 can be configured as a NetWare print client after the NOS has been configured with the NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager, NetWare Printer Console, or NetWare Administrator.

Configuring a computer running Windows NT involves installing a printer driver, attaching a print queue to a port, than verifying the attachment.


computer.






• Select Print and Administrative Client if this computer will be used to send print jobs and

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Later, when the Add Printer Wizard appears, click the Have Disk button then navigate the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD to the appropriate directory to get the PostScript installation file. Depending on your operating system, navigate to one of the following directory.• \Ss1800\Winnt\Ps

administer the printer. The NetworManager will be installed.



A print queue can now be attached to a por

To attach a print queue to a port:1. Start Windows NT Explorer.

2. Navigate to the NetWare print server thaearlier in this chapter, then select the pr

3. From the File menu, select Capture Printhe Capture Printer Port dialog box.

4. From the Device drop-down list, select

5. Click Capture to attach the print queue t

To assure the print queue is attached to a port:1. From the Windows NT Start button, po

then select Printers to open the Printers2. Select the printer driver that was install

3. From the File menu, select Properties toproperties window.

4. Click the Ports tab to bring it to the fron

5. Check the Ports list to determine if the nattached to a port.

Configuring a Macintosh ClientMacintosh clients send print jobs over AppleTalk to a NetWare print server. To the Macintosh client, the NetWare print server looks like any other AppleTalk device in a zone.

Software RequirementsFor Macintosh computers to connect to the printer, they must meet three software requirements:



• The NEC SuperScript 1800 PPD must be installed.

Note: If the printer’s NIC has been configured with an AppleTalk Printer Name, as described on Page 16 or Page 60, that name will appear in the right pane. If a name was not created, the MAC address for the printer’s NIC will appear. The MAC address can be identified with the NEC prefix, for example NEC000012345678.

5. Click Create to setup the printer. When created, an icon will appear on the desktop using the AppleTalk Printer Name or MAC address as its label.


Configuring a UNIX ClientConfiguring a UNIX computer involves two procedures:

cess to the printer. g requirements

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Printer Hardware RequirementsSince Macintosh computers send their print jobs in the PostScript language, the SuperScript 1800 must be upgraded with the PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit (Order No. 1802).

Installing the SoftwareSoftware installation involves installing the LaserWriter printer driver and SuperScript 1800 PPD.

INSTALLING THE LASERWRITER PRINTER DRIVERThe LaserWriter printer driver is standard to the Mac OS 7.1 and higher. Check the Macintosh Chooser to assure that it is installed. If it isn’t, use the Mac OS help system for information about installing it.

INSTALLING THE SUPERSCRIPT 1800 PPDThe SuperScript 1800 PPD is installed from the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD.

To install the SuperScript 1800 PPD:1. Insert the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into your

Macintosh and the SS1800 window will appear.

2. Double-click the SuperScript 1800 Installer icon to begin installing the PPD. Follow the instructions presented on the monitor.

3. From the Apple menu, select Chooser to open the Chooser window.

4. From the left pane of the Chooser window, select LaserWriter8 and a name for the SuperScript 1800 printer will appear in the right pane of the window.

configuring the host table, then adding acBefore doing the procedures, the followinmust be met.

• The computer must be running Sun Shigher.

• The computer must be running X-Wi

Configuration ProceduresTo configure the Host Table:1. Login into the computer as root.2. Move to a shell command prompt.

3. Type vi /etc/hosts then press ENTERTable (also known as the look-up tabl

4. At the bottom of the table, add the IPname for the printer.


6. Type :wq! then press ENTER to save tthe editor.

After the host table has been configured, printer.

To add access to the printer:1. From a shell prompt, type admintool


2. From the Browse menu, select Printeprinters connected to the network.

3. From the Edit menu, point to Add, th

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printer to open the Add Access to Printer dialog box.



Use the host name that was assigned to the printer. The host name was assigned in the Host Table.

6. In the Description text box, type in a description of the printer; for example, its location.

7. If you want this printer to be the default printer, select the Default Printer check box.

8. Click Apply to return to the Admintool main window.

To configure Windows NT Server as a print server:

Note: At the end of this procedure, you will be asked for the install disks for each client operating system that will be communicating with the server.

1. Obtain the IP address for your printer by printing a NIC Configuration Page.

For instructions about this, see “Printing a Network Configuration Page” on page 16.

2. Insert the NEC SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into the computer running Windows NT Server.

If the NEC SuperScript 1800 Installer begins, click Cancel to exit it.

ton, point to Printers window.

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naged, select My

Windows NT Serve

Your UNIX computer is now ready to send print jobs to the printer.

To print a file, move to a command prompt, then enter the following command, where filename is the name of the file you want to print.


Users can edit their start-up file by including the path to the lpr program so that they do not have to always type /usr/ucb when they want to print.

WINDOWS NT SERVER NETWORKS

Note: Before performing any procedures in this section, the printer must be connected and configured as described by Chapter 2, “Connecting the Printer” onpage 9.

To set up the printer server topology for a network using Windows NT Server 4.0, configure Windows NT Server as a print server, then configure the individual print clients.

Configuring Windows NT ServerNote: This procedure involves installing a PCL5e, PCL6, or PostScript Level 2 printer driver onto the computer running Windows NT Server. If the PostScript driver is selected, the printer must have the PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit installed. For more information, see Chapter 8, “Printer Options” of the SuperScript 1800 User’s Guide.

3. From the Windows NT Server Start butSettings then select Printers to open the

4. Double-click Add Printers to start the AWizard.

5. When asked how this printer will be maComputer.

6. When asked which port do you want to use, click Add Port to open the Printer Ports dialog box.

12. Click Close to return to the Add Printer Wizard.

13. The printer’s IP address and name will appear in the Available Ports list.

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software onto the er. A PCL6, PCL5e, n be installed.

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7. From the Available Printer Ports list, select LPR Port.

8. Click New Port to open the Add LPR Compatible Printer dialog box.

9. In the Name or Address of Server Providing LPR text box, type in the IP address for your printer.

10. In the Name of Printer text box, type in a name for your printer.

11. Click OK to return to the Printer Ports dialog box.

14. Click Next to continue.

15. When asked if your printer came witdisk, click Have Disk to open the Instbox.

16. From the Copy Manufacturer’s Fileslist, select the disk drive containing th1800 Solutions CD.

17. Click Browse to navigate to the NEC1This file will install the printer drivercomputer running Windows NT Servor PostScript Level 2 printer driver ca

NEC recommends using the PCL6 dr

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advanced features. Use the PCL5e driver for legacy applications that cannot communicate with the PCL6 driver.

Note: If the PostScript driver is going to be installed, the PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit must be installed in the printer. For more information, see Chapter 8, “Printer Options” of the SuperScript 1800 User’s Guide.

Listed below are the paths to each driver.

• PostScript driver: \\SS1800\WINNT\PS

• PCL6 driver: \\SS1800\WINNT\PCL6

• PCL5e driver: \\SS1800\WINNT\PCL5e

22. When asked if you want this printer as the default printer, select Yes if you want to this computer to use the printer for printing.

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18. Select the INF file for the printer driver you want to install.

19. Click Open to return to the Install From Disk dialog box.

20. Click OK to return to the Add Printer Wizard.

Your selected driver will appear in the Printers list.

21. Click Next to continue.

23. When asked if you want to share this pnetwork users, select Shared.

24. In the Share Name text box, type in a nprinter. This name will appear to other

25. From the list, select the operating systemcomputers that will be using this printe

26. Click Next to finish the installation.

Note: You will be asked for the install doperating systems you selected.

Now you can configure the individual Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX print clients that are connected to the network. See the following sections for instructions.

• “Configuring a Windows 3.1x Client” on page 38.

• “Configuring a Windows 95 or 98 Client” on page 39.

• “Configuring a Windows NT 4.0 Client” on page 40.

• “Configuring a Macintosh Client” on page 41.

• “Configuring a UNIX Client” on page 42.

Configuring a Windows 3.1x ClientComputers running Windows 3.1x can be configured as a Windows NT Server client after Windows NT Server has

To create a printer port:1. From the Program Manager window, double-click Main to

open the Main window.

2. From the Main window, double-click Control Panel to open the Control Panel window.

3. From the Control Panel window, double-click Printers to open the Printers window.

4. From the Installed Printers list, select the printer.

5. Click Connect to open the Connect dialog box.

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been configured with the NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager or directly from NT Server itself.

To configure a Windows 3.1x client, you must install a printer driver then create a printer port.

To install a printer driver:1. Insert the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD into the client

computer.

2. Open the Program Manager window.

3. From the File menu, select Run to open the Run dialog box.

4. Click Browse to open the Browse dialog box.

5. From the Drives drop-down list, select your CD drive. The directories and files located on the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD will appear.

6. Select Setup.exe, then click OK to return to the Run dialog box.

7. Click OK to begin installing the printer software.

When the Select Components dialog box appears, select the Printer Driver check box then continue to follow the instructions displayed on your monitor to finish the install.

6. From the Ports list, select LPT1, LPT27. Click Network to open Connect Netwo

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8. From the Show Shared Printers on list, select the printer server.

9. From the Shared Printers on list, select the printer.

10. Click OK to return to the Connect dialog box.

11. Click OK to return to the Printers window.

The new printer will appear in the Printers window.





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12. Click Close to accept the port configuration.

Configuring a Windows 95 or 98 ClientComputers running Windows 95 or 98 can be configured as a Windows NT Server client after Windows NT Server has been configured with the NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager or directly from NT Server itself.

Configuring a computer running Windows 95 or 98 involves installing a printer driver then creating a printer port.


computer.





Have Disk button then navigate the SSolutions CD to the appropriate direPostScript installation file. Dependinoperating system, navigate to one odirectories.

• \Ss1800\Win95\Ps• \Ss1800\Win98\Ps

• Select the SuperScript 1800 NetwoManager.

• Select the [optional] Online User’s • Select the [optional] On-line Netwo

if this computer will be used to admprinter.

• Do not select SuperScript 1800 Statcomponent does not work across a

6. When the Setup dialog box appears, do

• Select Print Client if this computersend print jobs to the printer.

• Select Print and Administrative Clcomputer will be used to send prinadminister the printer. The NetworManager will be installed.




To create a printer port:1. From the Windows Start button, point to Settings then

select Printers to open the Printers window.

2. Select the printer driver that was installed.

3. From the File menu, select Properties to open the driver properties window.

4. Click the Details tab to bring it to the front.

5. Click Add Port to open the Add Ports dialog box.

6. Select the Network radio button.

7. From the Ports list, select the NEC Network Printer Port.8. Click OK to return to the driver properties window.





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Configuring a Windows NT 4.0 ClientComputers running Windows NT 4.0 can be configured as a Windows NT Server client after Windows NT Server has been configured with the NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager or directly from NT Server itself.

Configuring a computer running Windows NT involves installing a printer driver then creating a printer port.


computer.

note: If the NEC SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD Installer appears on the monitor shortly after the disk is inserted, go to Step 4, if not, go to Step 2.





operating system, navigate to onedirectories.• \Ss1800\Winnt\Ps

• Select the SuperScript 1800 NetwManager.

• The Online User’s Guide and OnUser’s Guide are optional.

• Do not select SuperScript 1800 Scomponent does not work across

6. When the Setup dialog box appears, d

• Select Print Client if this computsend print jobs to the printer.

• Select Print and Administrative computer will be used to send pradminister the printer. The NetwManager will be installed.




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To create a printer port:1. From the Windows NT Start button, point to Settings

then select Printers to open the Printers window.

2. Select the printer driver that was installed.

3. From the File menu, select Properties to open the driver properties window.

4. Click the Ports tab to bring it to the front.

5. Click Add Port to open the Add Port dialog box.

6. Select the Network radio button.

7. Click Browse to open the Open window.

8. Navigate to the printer, then select it.

Installing the SoftwareSoftware installation involves installing the LaserWriter printer driver and SuperScript 1800 PPD.

INSTALLING THE LASERWRITER PRINTER DRIVERThe LaserWriter printer driver is standard to the Mac OS 7.1 and higher. Check the Macintosh Chooser to assure that it is installed. If it isn’t, use the Mac OS help system for information about installing it.

INSTALLING THE SUPERSCRIPT 1800 PPDThe SuperScript 1800 PPD is installed from the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD.

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9. Click OK to return to the Add Port dialog box.

10. Click OK to return to the driver properties window.


Configuring a Macintosh ClientMacintosh clients send print jobs over AppleTalk to a Windows NT print server. To the Macintosh client, the Windows NT computer looks like any other AppleTalk device in a zone.

Software RequirementsFor Macintosh computers to connect to the printer, they must meet three software requirements:



• The NEC SuperScript 1800 PPD must be installed.

Printer Hardware RequirementsSince Macintosh computers send their print jobs in the PostScript language, the SuperScript 1800 must be upgraded with the PostScript Level 2 Upgrade Kit (Order No. 1802).

To install the SuperScript 1800 PPD:1. Insert the SuperScript 1800 Solutions CD

Macintosh and the SS1800 window will

2. Double-click the SuperScript 1800 Instainstalling the PPD. Follow the instructiothe monitor.

3. From the Apple menu, select Chooser tChooser window.

4. From the left pane of the Chooser windoLaserWriter8 and a name for the SuperSwill appear in the right pane of the win

Note: If the printer’s NIC has been confiAppleTalk Printer Name, as described on60, that name will appear in the right pannot created, the MAC address for the prinappear. The MAC address can be identifieprefix, for example NEC000012345678.

5. Click Create to setup the printer.

When created, an icon will appear on ththe AppleTalk Printer Name or MAC ad


Configuring a UNIX ClientConfiguring a UNIX computer involves two procedures: configuring the host table, then adding access to the printer. Before doing the procedures, the following requirements must be met.

• The computer must be running Sun Solaris OS 2.51 or higher.

• The computer must be running X-Windows.

Configuration ProceduresTo configure the Host Table:1. Login into the computer as root.2. Move to a shell command prompt.

7. If you want this printer to be the default printer, select the Default Printer check box.

8. Click Apply to return to the Admintool main window.

Your UNIX computer is now ready to send print jobs to the printer.

To print a file, move to a command prompt, then enter the following command, where filename is the name of the file you want to print.


Users can edit their start-up file by including the path to the lpr program so that they do not have to always type /usr/ucb


3. Type vi /etc/hosts then press ENTER to display the Host Table (also known as the look-up table).

4. At the bottom of the table, add the IP address and a host name for the printer.


6. Type :wq! then press ENTER to save the changes and exit the editor.

After the host table has been configured, add access to the printer.

To add access to the printer:1. From a shell prompt, type admintool & then press


2. From the Browse menu, select Printers to list all the printers connected to the network.

3. From the Edit menu, point to Add, then select Access to printer to open the Add Access to Printer dialog box.



Use the host name that was assigned to the printer. The host name was assigned in the Host Table.

6. In the Description text box, type in a description of the printer; for example, its location.

when they want to print.

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OPERATOR PANEL COMMANDS

INTRODUCTIONLocated on the SuperScript 1800 printer is the Operator Panel that can be used for configuring the printer settings. Among the setting that can be configured are the printer network settings.

Command Description

RESET NIC If set to YES, the network interface card can be restarted.

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BYTEn), subnet gateway address navigated.

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cast a BOOTP equest will be restarted.

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cast a RARP equest will be restarted.

For instructions about using the Operator Panel, read Chapter 5, “The Operator Panel,” in the SuperScript 1800 User’s Guide.

The printer network settings can also be configuring with the SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager and SuperScript 1800 Web Pages. Both are described later in this user’s guide.

NETWORK MENU TREEThe Operator Panel has a network menu that contains all the commands for configuring the printer network settings. The flowchart at the end of Appendix A describes the path through all the network commands. Use the flowchart to help you navigate the commands.

NIC CONFIGURATION COMMANDSThe following table lists and describes all the SuperScript 1800 network commands. The left column shows the command as it is seen on the Operator Panel display. The right-hand column describes the command.

CFG NET If set to YES, then you can navicommands.

TCP/IP If set to ON, the TCP/IP commanavigated.

If set to NO, then the LPD, APLNETWARE commands can be n

CFG TCP If set to Yes, the NIC addressingbe navigated.

DHCP If set to YES, the NIC will accepassigned IP addresses from a D

CFG ADRS If set to YES, the IP address (IPmask address (SM BYTEn), and(GW BYTEn) commands can be

If set to NO, the BOOTP and RAcan be navigated.

BOOTP If set to YES, the NIC will broadrequest for an IP address. The rbroadcasted when the printer is

If set to NO, the RARP commanavigated.

RARP If set to YES, the NIC will broadrequest for an IP address. The rbroadcasted when the printer is

IP BYTEn Use this command for configuring a static IP address for the NIC. The letter n indicates which octet of the address is currently being viewed or configured.

Use the ITEM button to navigate between octets. Use the VALUE button to select a number for a specific octet.

SM BYTEn Use this command for configuring a subnet mask for the IP address. The letter n indicates which octet of the address currently being viewed or configured.

Use the ITEM button to navigate between octets. Use the VALUE button to select a number for a

Command Description

EN_SNAP Set to YES if your NetWare network is communicating with Ethernet SNAP framing.

UPDATE Set to YES if you are going to update the NIC firmware. See Appendix E, “Upgrading the NIC Firmware,” on page 73 for more information.

BOOT SVR Set to WINDOWS if upgrading the NIC firmware from Windows 95 computer.

Set to UNIX if upgrading the NIC firmware from UNIX computer.

SV-IP Bn Use this command for configuring an IP address for the computer that will be updating the NIC firmware. The letter n indicates which octet of the

wed or configured.

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figure the NIC using

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specific octet.

GW BYTEn Use this command for configuring a gateway IP address. The letter n indicates which octet of the address currently being viewed or configured.

Use the ITEM button to navigate between octets. Use the VALUE button to select a number for a specific octet.

LPD If set to YES, the NIC will accept print jobs from UNIX computers running LPR software.

APL TALK If set to YES, the NIC will accept print jobs from Macintosh computers.

NETWARE If set to YES, the NetWare commands can be navigated.

CFG NWAR If set to YES, the NetWare IPX/SPX protocols will be accepted by the NIC.

AUTO If set to YES, the NIC will read the header of each Ethernet frame to determine which type of framing is being sent to the printer from your NetWare network.

Use Auto if you don’t know which framing is being used, however, this will be at the expense of slower processing time by the NIC.

EN_8023 Set to YES if your NetWare network is communicating with Ethernet 802.3 framing.

EN_II Set to YES if your NetWare network is communicating with Ethernet II framing.

EN_8022 Set to YES if your NetWare network is communicating with Ethernet 802.2 framing.

address is currently being vie

Use the ITEM button to navigUse the VALUE button to selspecific octet.

FACTORY DEFAULT

Set to YES if you want to conthe NIC default values.

This can be used as a methoNIC. If the default values arestill reconfigure the NIC so thcommunicate with your netw

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NETWORK PRINTER MANAGER

INTRODUCTIONThe SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager (NPM) is a multi-purpose tool for administering networked SuperScript 1800 printers. Use the NPM for performing the following administrative tasks.

INSTALLATIONThe NPM can be installed on a computer running Windows 95 or 98 that is connected to the network.

To install NPM on a Windows computer connected to the network as a NetWare client, follow the instructions

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• Viewing all SuperScript 1800 printers connected to the network.

• Viewing the general settings for a specific printer.

• Viewing the network interface settings for a specific printer.

• Creating NetWare queues and servers.

• Viewing protocol statistics for a specific printer.

• Viewing the job queue for a specific printer.

• Viewing the operational status of a specific printer.

• Creating alerts for monitoring specific printers.

• Upgrading the printer controller board firmware for a specific printer.

• Adding ports to networked printers. These ports are local to the computer running NPM, and can be selected by printer drivers.

• Starting the Add Printer Wizard.

• Viewing a printer driver’s properties sheet.

• Printing test pages.

described by “Configuring a Windows 95 opage 32.

To install NPM on a Windows computer conetwork as a Windows NT Server 4.0 clientinstructions described by “Configuring a WClient” on page 39.

STARTING NPMTo start the NPM:

• From the Windows Start button, point tNEC SuperScript 1800, then select NEC1800 Printer Manager.

PROCEDURESFor instructions about creating queues for nNetWare, see “Using NPM to Configure Neon page 23.

For instructions about using NPM to upgrafor a printer’s controller board, see Append

For detailed information about using NPM tasks, see the Network Printer Manager He

To view Help:1. Start the Network Printer Manager.

2. From the Help menu, select Contents tosystem.

MAIN WINDOWWhen NPM is started, it begins to search the network for all SuperScript 1800 printers that are connected to the local area network. Once found, they are listed in the main window. The name, description, status, and IP address for each printer is displayed.

NETWORK INTERFACE WINDOWThe Network Interface window can be opened from the Settings menu. Use the Network Interface window for viewing and configuring the NIC for a specific printer. It can also be used for creating NetWare printer queues and servers.

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Printers MenuUse the Printers menu for adding a printer port, starting the Add Printer Wizard, viewing a printer driver, viewing a job queue for a specific printer, and for exiting the NPM.

View MenuUse the View menu for controlling how information is displayed in the main window and for displaying the button bar.

Settings MenuUse the Settings menu for viewing the network interface properties, the printer operator panel, and for creating alerts for a specific printer.

Maintenance MenuUse the Maintenance menu for viewing the operational status, protocol statistics, and printing a test page for specific printer. Printer firmware is upgraded from here.

Help MenuUse the Help menu for starting the NPM help system, and for determining which version of the NPM you’re running.

Item Description

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Item Description

TCP/IP Enabled Use this check box to turn on the TCP/IP protocol stack.

IP Address Assignment Method

Use this drop-down list for selecting how an address will be assigned to the printer. Select Static if you want to manually enter a permanent address. Select DHCP if you want a DHCP server to assign an address; however, if the printer is restarted, it may be assigned a different address. Select BOOTP or RARP if you want the NIC to broadcast a request for an address from a BOOTP or RARP server. The printer must be restarted if BOOTP or RARP is selected.

TCP/IP Parameters Use these text boxes to enter a static IP address. Enter a default gateway (router) address if users from a different TCP/IP network want to use the printer.

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NetWare Enabled Use this check box to turprotocol stack.

Check Job Every Use this spinner for selectime will pass until the Nnetwork settings for a se

Check Configuration Every

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IPX Frame Type Use these options to seleEthernet framing used bynetwork.

Serviced Queues This list displays all the pattached to specific printe

Add Q Click to add a print new p

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AppleTalk Enabled Use this check box to turn on the AppleTalk protocol stack.

Last Error Occurred This text box displays the last error message that occurred in the AppleTalk stack.

AppleTalk Printer Name

Use this text box for naming the printer for Macintosh users. They will be able to identify the printer with this name.

Timer Value for Aging A-Router Entry

Use this spinner for setting the amount of seconds that must pass when the router entry in the RTMP router table will die.

Current Zone Use this drop-down list to select which AppleTalk zone the printer is in.

Wait Time Before Retransmitting a Tickle Packet

Use this spinner for setting the amount of time that must pass before the NIC verifies the connection with a Macintosh computer.

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Enable Authentication Traps

Use this check box to tagent.

IP Address Use these text boxes tof the printer containinyou want to trap. This aassociated with a speccommunity name.

Community Name(for address pairs)

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Read Access Controls MIB reading pspecific community.

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PRINTER PROPERTIES WINDOWThe Printer Properties window is started from the Setting menu by selecting Operator Panel. Use this window for adjusting the basic properties for a specific printer. For more detailed explanation of each control, see Chapter 5, “The Operator Panel,” in the SuperScript 1800 User’s Guide.

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Printer Name This text box to identifies the printer name.

Printer Model This text box for identifies the printer model.

Software Version This text box identifies the version of the printer Controller Board Firmware.

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Paper Use to set the what size oin the paper tray.

Tray 1 Size Controls the size of the p

Paper Source Controls which tray is sup

Resolution Controls the printing reso

Copies Controls the number cop

Left Margin Controls the width of theinches.

Top Margin Controls the width of theinches.

Duplex Switches between duplexprinting.

Auto Carriage Return Use for backward compaPCL printer drivers.

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Personality Switches the printer between the PCL and PostScript printer languages. Use Auto if both types will be used.

Tray Lock Use to select which tray the printer should not use when the original tray runs empty.

Power Save Use to select how much idle time must pass before power save mode is entered.

Econo Mode Reduces the amount of toner used for graphics in a print job.

Jam Recovery If set to Off, a jammed sheet will not be reprinted.

Auto Continue If set to On, and the wrong paper size is loaded, the printer will begin printing after waiting 60 seconds.

Tray Switch If set to On, and a tray runs out of paper, the printer will switch to a tray that contains the same paper.

Low Toner If selected, printing will stop when toner is low. Press GO to by-pass this control.

Item Description

Paper Type Use to switch between

Toner Density Controls how much tonjob.

SET Turns on NEC’s Sharp printing mode for text

Menu Clear Use to set all controls values.

Memory Optimization

If set to Yes, complex pprinted more efficiently

I/O Timeout Controls the time in sepass before printing thejob that does not end wprint the page.

Duplex Top Margin Controls the second pa

Duplex Left Margin Controls the second pa

Short Edge Binding Controls the margin adedge of landscape prin

Long Edge Binding Controls the margin adedge of portrait print jo

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Font Number Controls the default font for PCL printing.

Courier Controls which version of courier to use.

Symbol Set Controls the 8-bit code for symbols.

Lines Controls how many lines must be read before the page begins printing.

Font Pitch Controls the default font size for monospaced PCL fonts.

Font Height Controls the default font size for proportional PCL fonts.

Yes Click to print the printer’s PCL font list.

Item Description

Baud Rate Controls the bit rate usedclient and the printer are Available when a serial cathe printer.

Robust XON During serial mode, if setwill broadcast a messagesaying it has room for sto

PS Menu 6. From the Available Alerts list, select the alert you want to monitor.

7. Click Add to move the alert to the Active Alerts list.

8. If you want to record the alerts, click Enable Logging of Alerts, then click Browse to select a location to store the alert log.

The contents of the log can be viewed from the View Log tab.

9. Click OK.

When the Network Printer Manager (NPM) is made aware of an alert, it will display an message outside the NPM.

Shown is the General tab of the Alerts window.


ALERTS WINDOWUse the Alerts window for monitoring specific printers and their conditions. When a condition occurs with the printer, an alert message box will appear (outside of NPM). Alert messages can be recorded in a log file.

To set an alert:1. From the Settings menu, select Alerts to open the Alerts

window.

2. From the Printer Available list, select the printer you want to monitor.

3. Click Add to move the printer to the Printer to Monitor list.

4. Assure Enable Alerts is selected.

5. Click the Alerts tab to bring it to the front.

General Tab

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Yes Click to print a list of which PostScript fonts are installed in the printer.

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PRINTER STATUS WINDOWThe Printer Status window can be started from the Maintenance menu by selecting Printer Status. Use it for viewing the operational state of a specific printer. Shown below is the Printer Status window.

PROTOCOL STATISTICS WINDOWThe Protocol Statistics window is started from the Settings menu. Use it for viewing packet, framing, and error activity at a specific printer’s NIC. Five tabs are used for presenting information about the following types of network traffic.

• TCP/IP Traffic

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UPGRADING THE FIRMWARUpgrading the Controller Board firmware iAppendix E, on page 47.

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APPENDIX C

SUPERSCRIPT 1800 WEB PAGES

INTRODUCTIONThe SuperScript 1800 Web Pages are a web site for viewing and administering the printer. The web pages contain many of the same controls as the NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager (NPM). The main difference is that NPM can

HOW TO VIEW THE WEB PAGESAfter the printer is connected to your network, and assigned an IP address, any popular web browser can be used to navigate to its IP address. Netscape Navigator 4.x and higher, Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x and higher, or any equivalent

t for navigating ide of the page status for a

create NetWare printer and server queues.

Use the web pages for performing the following administrative tasks.

• Printer operational status.

• Setting up the printer.

• Viewing instructions about using the printer.

• Viewing a printer’s settings.

• Viewing a printer’s network interface settings.

• Viewing a printer’s protocol statistics.

• Printing a NIC configuration page.

• Learning how to get printer supplies and accessories.

• Learning about NEC and NEC Technologies.

INSTALLATIONThere is no installation required. The pages are located directly on the printer’s Controller Board.

browser can be used.

HOME PAGEThe printer’s home page is the starting pointo all the other printer web pages. The left sdisplays information about the operational specific printer.

ADMIN PAGESUse the network administration pages for viewing and configuring the network settings for a specific printer.

From the Home page, click Network Administration to view the General Information page. From there, Click Admin to view the Admin menu items.

General InformationUse the General Information page for getting a general view of the entire NIC configuration.

General ConfigurationUse the General Configuration page for naming the printer and creating password protection. From the Admin menu, click General to view the General Configuration page.

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Printer Name This text box to identifiname.

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TCP\IP ConfigurationUse the TCP\IP Configuration page for adjusting the network addressing for the NIC. From the Admin menu, click TCP\IP to view this page.

NetWare ConfigurationUse the NetWare Configuration page for turning on and adjusting the NetWare protocol stack. From the Admin menu, click NetWare to view this page.

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Item Description

TCP/IP Enabled Use this check box to turn on the TCP/IP protocol stack.

IP Address Assignment Method

Use this drop-down list for selecting how an address will be assigned to the printer. Select Static if you want to manually enter a permanent address. Select DHCP if you want a DHCP server to assign an address; however, if the printer is restarted, it may be assigned a different address. Select BOOTP or RARP if you want the NIC to broadcast a request for an address from a BOOTP or RARP server. The printer must be restarted if BOOTP or RARP is selected.

Item Description

NetWare Enabled Use this check box to turprotocol stack.

IPX Frame Type Use these options to seleEthernet framing used bynetwork.

AppleTalk ConfigurationUse the AppleTalk Configuration page for turning on the AppleTalk protocol stack and for giving the printer an AppleTalk Printer Name. From the Admin menu, click AppleTalk to view this page.

Item Description

AppleTalk Enabled Use this check box to turn on the AppleTalk protocol stack.

Last Error Occurred This text box displays the last error message that occurred in the AppleTalk stack.

AppleTalk Printer Name

Use this text box for naming the printer for Macintosh users. They will be able to identify the printer with this name.

Timer Value for Aging A-Router

Use this spinner for setting the amount of seconds that must pass when the router

ter table will die.

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Entry entry in the RTMP rou

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SNMP ConfigurationsUse the SNMP Configuration page for turning on SNMP and for configuring SNMP traps. Two pages are used for making the configurations: the SNMP Trap Configuration page, and the SNMP Community Configuration page. From the Admin menu, click SNMP to view these pages.

SNMP Trap Configuration

SNMP Community Configuration

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Community Name Use this text box to identify a specific trap community name. One or more printers can be associated with this name.

Read Access Controls MIB reading privileges from a specific community.

Write Access Controls MIB writing privileges to a specific community.

Item Description

Enable Authentication Traps

Use this check box to turagent.

IP Address Use this text box to entethe printer containing MIyou want to trap. This addassociated with a specificcommunity name.

Community Name Use this text box to identcommunity name. One ocan be associated with th

OPERATOR PANEL PAGESUse the Operator Panel pages for adjusting the printer settings that can be configured from the printer’s Operator Panel. From the Admin menu, click Panel to view the Operator Panel pages.

Printing PageFrom the Operator Panel Menu Settings, click Printing to view the Printing page.

Item Description

Paper Use to set the what size of paper is loaded in the paper tray.

Tray 1 Size Controls the size of the paper tray.

Paper Source Controls which tray is supplying the paper.

Orientation Use to select landscape or portrait printing.

Resolution Controls the printing resolution in dpi.

Copies Controls the number copies printed.

Left Margin Controls the width of the left margin in inches.

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Duplex Switches between dupprinting.

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Config PageUse the Config page for adjusting the paper tray settings for the printer. From the Operator Panel Menu Settings, click Config to view the Config page.

Item Description

Personality Switches the printer between the PCL and PostScript printer languages. Use Auto if both types will be used.

Tray Lock Use to select which tray the printer should not use when the original tray runs empty.

Power Save Use to select how much idle time must pass before power save mode is entered.

Econo Mode Reduces the amount of toner used for graphics in a print job.

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Jam Recovery If set to Off, a jammed shreprinted.

Auto Continue If set to On, and the wroloaded, the printer will bewaiting 60 seconds.

Tray Switch If set to On, and a tray ruthe printer will switch to contains the same paper.

Low Toner If selected, printing will slow. Press GO to by-pass

Job PageUse the Job page for adjusting the paper type, toner, and duplex settings. From the Operator Panel Menu Settings, click Job to view the Job page.

Item Description

Paper Type Use to switch between paper weights.

Toner Density Controls how much toner is used in a print job.

SET Turns on NEC’s Sharp Edge Technology printing mode for text or photos.

Memory Optimization

If set to Yes, complex print jobs can be printed more efficiently.

I/O Timeout Controls the time in seconds that should pass before printing the last page of a print job that does not end with a command to print the page.

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Short Edge Binding Controls the margin adedge of landscape prin

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PCL PageUse the PCL page for adjusting how the Printer Control Language (PCL) fonts are used and for viewing which fonts are stored in the printer. From the Operator Panel Menu Settings, click PCL to view this page.

PS PageUse the PS page for viewing the PostScript Level 2 fonts stored in the printer. From the Operator Panel Menu Settings, click PS to view this page.

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Item Description

Font Number Controls the default font for PCL printing.

Courier Controls which version of courier to use.

Symbol Set Controls the 8-bit code for symbols.

Lines Controls how many lines must be read before the page begins printing.

Font Pitch Controls the default font size for monospaced PCL fonts.

Font Height Controls the default font size for proportional PCL fonts.

PCL Font List Click to print the printer’s PCL font list.

Item Description

PS Font List Click to print a list of Postinstalled in the printer.

CHANGE PASSWORDUse the Change Password page for changing a password. From the Admin menu, click Password to view this page.

NETWORK PRINTER DETAILSUse the Network Printer Details page to view the network interface configuration of the NIC. From the Home page, click Network Print Details to view this page.


Item Description

New Password To begin to change an existing password, type in a new password in here.

Confirm new password

As a confirmation, type in your new password in here.

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TCP\IP StatisticsFrom the Protocol Statistics menu, click TCP\IP to view the TCP\IP Statistics page.

IPX StatisticsFrom the Protocol Statistics menu, click IPX to view the IPX Statistics page.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

INTRODUCTIONUse this Appendix as an aid for troubleshooting.

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Possible Cause or Resolution

Green LED on NIC NIC is not operational.


Printer is not receiving print jobs from NetWare clients

Use Network Printer Manager to confirm that the IPX configuration is correct and a print queue is serviceable.Use Pconsole or Nwadmin to inspect the printer’s configuration.

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remains illuminatedNIC not communicating

Restart the printer.Set NIC to default settings, restart printer, then configure the NIC.Assure the printer is on.

SNMP communication failure

Perform ping test. If ping test passes, community names may be limited by permissions (see NetworK Printer Manager).

UNIX host cannot print

Verify connection with ping test.Verify printer’s name on the host’s lookup table.Use lpstat or lpadmin to verify the printer is enabled.

Printer not detected by Network Printer Manager

Inspect the connection at NIC.Inspect NetWare file server consoles for error messages.Assure the printer is on.Click refresh.

Printer not visible in Chooser

Ping the NIC from the Macintosh computer to verify the network connection.If communication is through a router, verify that the router supports AppleTalk.

Printer does not print jobs from Win32 clients

Use Network Printer Manif the printer is installed. settings.

Printer does not appear in Network Printer Manager

Ping the NIC from the Mto verify the network con

Printer drops characters

If a client is sending Postassure the PostScript optthe printer.Assure the PostScript SIMinstalled.Increase printer memory.

Test page is not printed

Restart the printer.

NIC flash upgrade process failed

Repeat the upgrade proc

During Network Printer Manager installation, “Unable to copy sammon.dll” message appears

Assure a previous copy oManager has been removAssure the computer is rremoval.If problem continues, remsammon.dll file. It is loca\\windows\system directothe computer.

“Unable to configure printer notifications” message appears while Network Printer manager is running.

Assure the computer was restarted after Network Printer Manager was installed.

“Unable to add the Port List...” message appears when using the Network Printer Manager to add a

Assure the computer was restarted after Network Printer Manager was installed.Assure the computer has the TCP\IP or IPX\SPX network protocol stacks running.



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UPGRADING THE NIC FIRMWARE

INTRODUCTIONLocated on the network interface card (NIC) are flash memory devices for storing the NIC firmware. The firmware contains instructions that are used by the NIC for communicating with a network. If for some reason the

The SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager must be installed in the computer (see page 47).

A copy of the NIC firmware must be obtained from NEC’s web site and stored on the computer.

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the GO button anel display.

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firmware must be upgraded, it can be easily done.

For information about NIC firmware upgrades, such as whether you need one or not, and how to receive them, visit NEC’s web site at www.nec.com.

PREREQUISITESBefore the NIC firmware can be upgraded, the following prerequisites must be met.

The NIC must be installed in the printer (see page 10).

The printer must be physically connected to a network (see page 11).

The NIC must be configured (see page 12).

A Windows 95 computer must be used for performing the upgrade.

The computer must be connected to the same network as the printer. Meaning, communications between the computer and the printer must not cross a network router.

The computer must be configured to use TCP/IP. See your Windows 95 User Guide or the Windows 95 Help System for information about how to determine this.

The IP Address for the computer must be known.

The address can be determined by clicking the Windows Start button, selecting Run, then typing winipcfg in the Run dialog box.

UPGRADE PROCEDURESTwo procedures are used for upgrading theThe first one involves configuring the printeupgrade mode and entering the IP address Windows 95 computer. The second proceduto use the computer to upgrade the firmwar

After both procedures are completed, the prautomatically reset itself so it can begin rece

To configure the printer:

1. From the printer Operator Panel, press until OFFLINE appears in the Operator P

2. Press the Menu button until NETWORK3. Press Item until CFG NET NO appears.

4. Press Value until CFG NET YES appears.

5. Press Select to set the value.

6. Press Item until UPDATE NO appears.

7. Press Value until UPDATE YES appears.

8. Press Select.9. Press Item until BOOT SVR UNIX appea

10. Press Value until BOOT SVR WINDOWS

11. Press Select.12. Press Item until SV-IP B1 appears.

13. Press Value until the first octet of the IPWindows 95 computer appears.

14. Press Select.

15. Press Item until SV-IP B2 appears.

16. Press Value until the second octet appears.


19. Press Value until the third octet appears.


22. Press Value until the fourth octet appears.

23. Press Select.24. Press GO until READY appears.

After configuring the printer, the firmware can then be upgraded.

To upgrade the NIC firmware:

Note: Some of the following steps may appear to be slow because of network traffic.

1. Move to the Windows 95 computer.

2. Click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, then NEC SuperScript 1800, and click NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager to start the NEC SuperScript 1800 Network Printer Manager.

Once the manager starts, it will begin searching the network for the printer. Every SuperScript 1800 printer that is found will be listed in the Network Printer Manager.

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4. From the Maintenance menu, select Uto open the Choose the Upgrade Firmbox.

5. From the list, select the printer that mfirmware upgraded.

6. Click Browse to open the Open dialo

7. Navigate to the location of the upgradIt will have an AIF filename extension

8. Click Open to return to the Choose thFirmware File dialog box.

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configuring from Network Printer Manager 50

configuring from the printer 14configuring from web pages 60

Ccable, network printer 5configuration page, NIC 16, 58

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Network Interface Cardconfiguring 12installing 10ordering 9what is a 2

Network Interface Window 48Network Operating Systems 2Network Printer Manager

using to configure NetWare 23using to configure the NIC 15what is 2

network printing, what is 1Network Topologies

used by the printer 5what are 2

Printer Server Topologydescribed 6NetWare

How to configure 23Macintosh client 34NPM, using 23Nwadmin32.exe, using 28Pconsole.exe, using 27UNIX client 34Windows 3.1x client 31Windows 95 or 98 client 32Windows NT 4.0 client 33

Windows NT Serverconfiguring the server 35Macintosh client 41

lient 42s 3.1x client 38s 95 or 98 clients 39s NT 4.0 client 40opology 7eb page) 57indow 55s

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flash memory, NIC 3

IIP Address, configuring the printer’s

from Network Printer Manager 15from the printer 12from the web pages 59

IPX, turning on and configuringfrom Network Printer Manager 15from the printer 13from the web pages 59

MMacintosh client

Peer-to-Peer Topology, in a 20Printer Server Topology, in a

as a NetWare client 34as an NT Server client 41

Nnaming the printer

from Network Printer Manager 48from the web pages 58

NetWare, configuringfrom Network Printer Manager 49from web pages 59

Network Configuration Page 16

NIC 2NIC Flash Memory, what is 3NOS 2NPM 2

OOperator Panel commands

from Network Printer Manager 51from web pages 62

Ppassword protection 48, 58passwords, changing 66Pconsole.exe 27Peer-to-Peer Topology

described 5how to configure 17

Print Clients, what are 1Print Job, what is a 2Printer Drivers, defined 2Printer Port

what is a 2Windows 3.1x client 31, 38Windows 95 & 98 clients 18, 32, 40Windows NT 4.0 client 19, 33, 41

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NetWare client 31NT Server client 38

Windows 95 and 98Peer-to-Peer Topology 17Printer Server Topology


Windows NT 4.0 WorkstationPeer-to-Peer Topology 19Printer Server Topology


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