Sharp AR-PE1 (serv.man12) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
ix
Contents
Network Setup
4-8
Adapters/Ports
4-8
Protocols
4-10
Services
4-15
Printer Setup options
4-30
Printer Connections
4-30
PS (PostScript) Setup
4-31
Color Setup
4-33
Exiting Setup
4-34
Printing the Configuration page
4-35
Chapter 5: Setting up Network Servers
Support for Fiery utilities
5-1
Fiery X4 on a NetWare 3.x or 4.x network
5-2
Tips for experts—IPX networks
5-3
Overview of IPX printing to the Fiery X4
5-3
Configuring a NetWare 3.x or 4.x server for printing
5-4
Fiery X4 on a TCP/IP network with Windows NT 4.0
5-8
Tips for experts—Windows NT 4.0 with TCP/IP
5-8
Configuring a Windows NT 4.0 server to support the Fiery X4
5-9
Configuring the Fiery X4 and clients for Fiery WebTools
5-12
Setting the WebLink destination
5-13
Fiery X4 on a network with UNIX workstations
5-14
Tips for experts—UNIX workstations
5-14
Important note about the remote printer name
5-15
Setting up the Fiery X4 on TCP/IP networks
5-15
Managing print jobs
5-17
x
Contents
Chapter 6: Administering the Fiery X4
Administrator functions
6-1
Maintaining optimal Fiery X4 performance
6-3
Troubleshooting the Fiery X4
6-4
Troubleshooting during Setup from the Control Panel
6-4
Runtime error messages
6-9
Appendix A: Token Ring Network Option
Fiery X4 Token Ring option
A-1
Connecting Token Ring hardware
A-1
IPX/SPX installations
A-3
TCP/IP installations
A-3
Setting up Token Ring on the Fiery X4
A-3
Setting up NetWare Windows clients
A-3
Index
xi
About this manual
This manual is intended for anyone who is responsible for integrating the Fiery Print
Controller AR-PE1 into a business environment that includes networked personal
computers. After the Fiery Print Controller AR-PE1
Controller AR-PE1 into a business environment that includes networked personal
computers. After the Fiery Print Controller AR-PE1
and client workstations are set up,
as described in this manual and in
Getting Started
, individual users can print to the
Fiery Print Controller AR-PE1 as a high-performance color Adobe PostScript printer.
N
OTE
:
The term “Fiery X4” is used in this manual to refer to the Fiery Print
Controller AR-PE1.
The Fiery X4 includes built-in support for the Fiery WebTools
™
and software for the
Command WorkStation
™
, which enable an operator to manage all jobs sent to the
Fiery X4. Although it may not be the case at all sites, the documentation for this prod-
uct assumes the presence of an operator who controls and manages jobs sent by users
from remote workstations.
uct assumes the presence of an operator who controls and manages jobs sent by users
from remote workstations.
Any connectivity or administrative features specific to the copier are described in
Getting Started,
the
Printing Guide,
or the
Release Notes.
About this manual
This manual covers the following topics:
• Basic configuration of the Fiery X4 to support printing over AppleTalk,
TCP/IP, and IPX (Novell) networks
• Configuring Novell and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 servers and UNIX systems to
provide Fiery X4 printing services
• Administering network printing
• Using the Fiery X4 in mixed network environments
• Setting up a Token Ring connection
N
OTE
:
The network guidelines in this book are not intended to replace the services of
an experienced network engineer.
Introduction
xii
Introduction
Organization
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1 illustrates the supported network configurations and shows the network
connectors on the Fiery X4.
• Chapter 2 describes how to prepare for Fiery X4 Setup, including planning system
security through access levels.
• Chapter 3 describes Fiery X4 configuration (Setup) from the Control Panel.
• Chapter 4 describes Fiery X4 Setup from a Windows computer.
• Chapter 5 provides guidelines for setting up Windows network servers and UNIX
systems for printing to the Fiery X4 and for using the Fiery WebTools.
• Chapter 6 summarizes some administrative features of Fiery X4 software that are
available for IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, and AppleTalk networks, and also offers some
troubleshooting hints.
troubleshooting hints.
• Appendix A describes the Token Ring option.
N
OTE
:
Administrator features described in other manuals are summarized on page 6-1.
About the documentation
This manual is part of a set of Fiery X4 documentation, which includes the following
manuals for users and system administrators:
manuals for users and system administrators:
• The
Configuration Guide
explains basic configuration and administration of the
Fiery X4 for the supported platforms and network environments. It also includes
guidelines for setting up UNIX, Windows NT 4.0, and Novell NetWare servers to
provide printing services to clients.
guidelines for setting up UNIX, Windows NT 4.0, and Novell NetWare servers to
provide printing services to clients.
•
Getting Started
describes how to install software to enable users to print to the
Fiery X4. Specifically, it describes installation of printer files, and other user software
provided on the User Software CD. It also explains how to connect each user to the
network.
provided on the User Software CD. It also explains how to connect each user to the
network.
• The
Printing Guide
describes the printing features of the Fiery X4 for users who send
jobs via remote workstations on the network.
Click on the first or last page to see other AR-PE1 (serv.man12) service manuals if exist.