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Fiery X3e on a TCP/IP network with Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP
Configuring Windows computers without a
Windows NT 4.0/2000/Server 2003 server
Windows NT 4.0/2000/Server 2003 server
If your network does not have a Windows NT 4.0/2000/Server 2003 server, Windows
workstations can still print to the Fiery X3e. This method of printing is called
Windows, or SMB printing. In this type of network environment, computers running
Windows 98/Me and Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Workstations operate in a peer-to-
peer environment and communicate directly with the Fiery X3e when users send print
jobs.
workstations can still print to the Fiery X3e. This method of printing is called
Windows, or SMB printing. In this type of network environment, computers running
Windows 98/Me and Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Workstations operate in a peer-to-
peer environment and communicate directly with the Fiery X3e when users send print
jobs.
Many of the same prerequisites for setting up printing through a
Windows NT 4.0/2000/Server 2003 server also apply to setting up Windows
printing where a server is not present. The prerequisites are summarized in the
following list, and you can find more detail in your Microsoft documentation.
Windows NT 4.0/2000/Server 2003 server also apply to setting up Windows
printing where a server is not present. The prerequisites are summarized in the
following list, and you can find more detail in your Microsoft documentation.
•
Print a Configuration page (see
page 5-34
).
Use the information on this page to determine the current Fiery X3e settings.
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Load the TCP/IP network protocol on the computer.
Windows 98/Me: Load File and printer sharing for Microsoft Network.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Load Client for Microsoft Networks.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Load Client for Microsoft Networks.
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In the Windows Network Control Panel, verify the Workgroup name of the computer.
Make sure that the Workgroup name is the same as the one listed in Fiery X3e Setup.
Make sure that the Workgroup name is the same as the one listed in Fiery X3e Setup.
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Windows 98/Me: In the File and printer sharing for Microsoft Network Properties
dialog box, specify Automatic or Enabled for Browse Master, and select Yes for
dialog box, specify Automatic or Enabled for Browse Master, and select Yes for
LM
Announce.
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Windows 2000/XP: In the Client for Microsoft Networks Properties dialog box,
configure the computer to allow file sharing, and then restart the computer.
configure the computer to allow file sharing, and then restart the computer.
•
Ping the Fiery X3e to verify TCP/IP communication is successful (see
page 2-19
).
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Setting up Network Servers
Fiery X3e on a NetWare network
The NetWise
™
features built into the Fiery X3e support the following network
operating environments:
• NetWare—NDS (Novell Directory Services)
• Servers running NetWare in bindery emulation mode
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The term “Netware” is used to refer to Netware 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x.
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Setting up a NetWare environment correctly requires the presence and active
cooperation of the Novell network administrator. You must have administrator
privileges on the network to create new NDS or bindery objects.
privileges on the network to create new NDS or bindery objects.
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The iPrint feature available with NetWare 6.x is not supported.
The term “bindery server” is used to refer to a Novell file server running NetWare in
emulation mode. The term “NDS” is used to describe components of a NetWare
operating system running NetWare in native mode.
emulation mode. The term “NDS” is used to describe components of a NetWare
operating system running NetWare in native mode.
NetWare clients print to the Fiery X3e through the Novell network server. Server setup
and client network setup are outlined in this chapter, client printing setup is described
in the
and client network setup are outlined in this chapter, client printing setup is described
in the
User Software Installation Guide
, and printing is described in the
Printing Guide
.
The Fiery X3e can receive print jobs from NetWare clients over Ethernet network
topologies. During Fiery X3e Setup, you select the frame type or types that will be used
for communication between the Fiery X3e and network servers. Frame type refers to
the format of a communications packet; frame types are specified in a startup file when
the NetWare server (or any other workstation) loads its network drivers.
topologies. During Fiery X3e Setup, you select the frame type or types that will be used
for communication between the Fiery X3e and network servers. Frame type refers to
the format of a communications packet; frame types are specified in a startup file when
the NetWare server (or any other workstation) loads its network drivers.
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Fiery X3e on a NetWare network
Tips for experts—IPX networks
Setting up the Fiery X3e is similar to setting up any other PostScript printer on
the network.
the network.
The Fiery X3e with IPX connections has the following characteristics:
•
A minimum connection to the Fiery X3e consists of a NetWare file server, a NetWare
print server, and a NetWare queue.
print server, and a NetWare queue.
•
A single directory tree and up to eight bindery servers can be configured
simultaneously.
simultaneously.
•
The Fiery X3e looks for print jobs on one NetWare print server per bindery server.
•
Each print server can store jobs for any print connection on the Fiery X3e.
Overview of IPX printing to the Fiery X3e
NetWare file servers support the creation of print queues, which are storage areas for
print jobs. When a client on a remote computer decides to print, the job is directed to
a print queue on the NetWare file server and spooled to the NetWare server disk,
freeing up the client workstation.
print jobs. When a client on a remote computer decides to print, the job is directed to
a print queue on the NetWare file server and spooled to the NetWare server disk,
freeing up the client workstation.
You must give the NetWare queue names a specific extension corresponding to the
Fiery X3e print connection, as follows:
Fiery X3e print connection, as follows:
_print
_hold
_direct
_hold
_direct
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These extension names must be in English and in all lowercase letters.
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Setting up Network Servers
You do not need to rerun Setup when you add or remove a NetWare queue; however,
you should restart the Fiery X3e after you create or remove a queue.
you should restart the Fiery X3e after you create or remove a queue.
When the Fiery X3e is configured to connect to a NetWare server, it polls the NetWare
server for jobs in each of its queues. If jobs are found, they are automatically transferred
over the network to the matching connection on the Fiery X3e. For example, jobs
from the NetWare queue with the
server for jobs in each of its queues. If jobs are found, they are automatically transferred
over the network to the matching connection on the Fiery X3e. For example, jobs
from the NetWare queue with the
_print
extension are sent to the Fiery X3e Print
queue. While a job is processed and printed, a record of the job is being created. You
can access the Job Log containing these records at any time.
can access the Job Log containing these records at any time.
Configuring a NetWare server for printing
The following sections explain how to set up a NetWare file server so networked users
can print to the Fiery X3e from their workstations, and the Fiery X3e can obtain print
jobs from the NetWare server.
can print to the Fiery X3e from their workstations, and the Fiery X3e can obtain print
jobs from the NetWare server.
For each NetWare file server that you configure, follow these general steps. More detail
is provided in subsequent sections and in your NetWare documentation.
is provided in subsequent sections and in your NetWare documentation.
• Make sure the server is connected to a functioning IPX network.
• Log in as the Supervisor on a PC connected to the NetWare file server.
• For NetWare installations, set up an NDS connection (see
page 2-12
).
• For NetWare in emulation mode, set the bindery context (see
page 2-12
).
• For NetWare in bindery emulation, set up a file server, print server, and print queue
for the Fiery X3e (see
page 2-13
).
With bindery services, you can route all Fiery X3e print jobs through the same
NetWare file server, or you can configure more than one file server to handle
Fiery X3e jobs.
NetWare file server, or you can configure more than one file server to handle
Fiery X3e jobs.
The functions you perform on the Novell server, the Fiery X3e, and the client
workstation are summarized in the following tables. The first table applies to NDS
connections, and the second to bindery connections. Complete the operations in the
left column, then the center column, then the right column.
workstation are summarized in the following tables. The first table applies to NDS
connections, and the second to bindery connections. Complete the operations in the
left column, then the center column, then the right column.
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