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Introduction-1

 

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Introduction

 

The Print Server Card is a Network Interface Controller that you install into compati-
ble printers to provide Ethernet network connectivity. The Print Server Card has the 
following features: 

•  Automatic selection of 10Base2 (Thinnet), or, automatic selection of 100BaseT Fast 

Ethernet connection or 10BaseT Ethernet connection (for Ethernet cards with both 
type of connections). 

•  Fully transparent AppleTalk printing support for the Macintosh, including support 

for binary PostScript printing.

•  Peer-to-Peer (serverless) discovery and printing from Windows 95/98 or Windows 

NT (4.0 or higher) workstations, without a Novell file server present and without 
using IP.

•  Novell NetWare PSERVER on both bindery based and Novell Directory Services 

(NDS).

•   lpr/lpd over TCP/IP for UNIX platforms and Microsoft Windows.

•  Raw sockets support over selectable TCP/IP port with filters for selected UNIX 

environments.

•  IP and IPX SNMP support of MIB-2 and DPI proprietary NIC MIB.

•  SNMP support of standard MIB and proprietary printer MIBs on compatible print-

ers.

•  Integral HTTP Server to allow monitoring and management of your Print Server 

Card from a standard IP Web Browser program.

•  Management Access Program (MAP) to allow Windows-based HTML viewing  for 

monitoring and management of your Print Server Card.

•  FTP printing to allow users to print directly from their IP browser or other FTP cli-

ent.

•  FTP download allow users in the TCP/IP environment the ability of flash upgrading 

their Print Server Card.

•  Flash memory to allow field upgrades, with capability for either Novell IPX/SPX or 

TCP/IP (FTP) download of executable code.

 

Introduction-2

 

The Print Server contains the following:

•  Print Server Card

•  Quick Install Guide booklet for the Network Interface Card

•  1 CD-ROM  that contains the following

•   This Manual

•   Quick Install Guide for the Network Interface Card

•   Management Access Program (MAP)

•   IPX Peer-to-Peer Windows Redirector

•   IP Peer-to-Peer Windows Redirector

•   UNIX TCP/IP Utility

The SNMP directory also contains the ASN.1 coded SNMP MIB for the Network 
Interface Card (NIC). This MIB can be loaded into a standard SNMP console to pro-
vide SNMP access to all NIC parameters. 

Each directory may contain a README file containing the latest information about 
the installation and operation.  Check for these files before going any further with 
installation.

 

Note:   

Each print server has a unique serial number prefixed by three letters. The 
screen examples in this manual show serial numbers with the prefix 
“SHA”, such as”SHA_991354”. The serial number prefix for your  print 

 

server may be different  (for example: “NPS” or “PSI”.) 

 

Introduction-3

 

The Print Server Card hardware and software require the following:

Version of Protocol or 
Network Operating Sys-
tem

Novell NetWare Version 3.x or 4.x.

Macintosh System 7.

UNIX, Windows, or LAN Server systems supporting lpr over 
TCP/IP.

Software

The IP Peer-to-Peer utility requires Windows NT 4.0 or later; 
Windows 95/98

The IPX Peer-to-Peer utility requires Windows NT 4.0 or later; 
Windows 95/98

The MAP utility requires Windows NT 4.0 or later; Windows 95/
98. MAP also requires a browser such as Microsoft Internet 
Explorer or Netscape.

AppleTalk printing requires printer PPD appropriate to the printer.  
AppleTalk MAP Utility is provided for setup and maintenance.

TCP/IP setup and maintenance may be done with Telnet. Monitor-
ing and maintenance with HTTP requires a suitable internet Web 
Browser program supporting HTML.

Hardware

Support for 10 megabit Ethernet networks: either 10Base2 (also 
known as ThinWire or Thinnet) or 10BaseT (twisted pair) cables 
and hardware.

Support for 100 megabit Ethernet networks: 100BaseT (twisted 
pair) cables and hardware

CD-ROM drive on the workstation to accept Windows or UNIX 
utilities.

 

Hardware Installation-1

 

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Installing the Print Server Card

 

If the printer can generate a test or status page, you should generate one before you 
begin. This will give you detailed information on the identification and configuration 
of your printer, as well as ensuring that the printer is properly set up and operating.

1. Make sure that the printer is operating properly. Check to see that paper is in the 

paper tray and toner cartridge is full. If the printer handles multiple printer lan-
guages, make sure it is set up for automatic emulation sensing or PCL or ASCII 
mode.

2. Turn off the printer and remove the power cord.

3. Install the Print Server Card in the option port, according to the printer manufac-

turer instructions.  

 

Note:

 

The Print Server Card is 

designed to protect sensitive components from damage due to electrostatic dis-

charge (ESD) during normal operation. When performing installation procedures, 

 

however, take proper static control precautions to prevent damage to equipment.