MPI Technologies LaserJet 2100 Specifiche

IPDS DIMM for HP LaserJet 2100

Installation & Operator’s Guide

D60413-01

November 2003

MPI Tech A/S

Vadstrupvej 35

2880 Bagsvaerd

Denmark

Tel: +45 44 36 60 00

Fax: +45 44 36 61 11

www.mpitech.com

Table of contents

1Introduction .......................................................................................3

2Installation .........................................................................................4

2.1.1 Actual installation ......................................................................4

3Configuration......................................................................................5

3.1 Using the Web Browser ....................................................................5

3.1.1 Requirements ...........................................................................5

3.1.2 Getting Started .........................................................................5

3.1.3 IPDS Configuration ....................................................................6

3.1.4 Configuration of Input Trays........................................................6

3.1.5 Advanced Functions ...................................................................6

3.1.6 IPDS Configuration Settings ........................................................6

3.1.7 IPDS Input Trays .......................................................................8

3.2 Hints and Guidelines for Configuration................................................9

3.2.1 HP JetDirect PrintServers ............................................................9

4PSF/400 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP.................................................10

4.1 AS/400 Settings for Version 3.1 ...................................................... 11

4.1.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V3R1 .................................. 11

4.1.2 Configuring AFP with WRKAFP2 on V3R1 ..................................... 12

4.2 AS/400 Settings for Version 3.2 ...................................................... 13

4.2.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V3R2 .................................. 13

4.2.2 Configuring AFP with CRTPSFCFG on V3R2. ................................. 14

4.3 AS/400 Settings for Version 3.6 ...................................................... 15

4.3.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V3R6 .................................. 15

4.3.2 Configuring PSF with WRKAFP2 on V3R6 ..................................... 16

4.4 AS/400 Settings for Version 3.7 ...................................................... 17

4.4.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V3R7 .................................. 17

4.4.2 Configuring AS/400 for IPDS printing on V3R7 ............................. 18

4.5 AS/400 Settings for Version 4.1 ...................................................... 19

4.5.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V4R1 .................................. 19

4.5.2 Configuring AS/400 for IPDS printing on V4R1 ............................. 20

4.6 AS/400 Settings for Version 4.2 ...................................................... 21

4.6.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V4R2 .................................. 21

4.6.2 Configuring AS/400 for IPDS printing on V4R2 ............................. 22

4.7 AS/400 settings for Version 4.3....................................................... 23

4.7.1 Configuring PSF with CRTDEVPRT on V4R3 .................................. 23

4.7.2 Configuring AS/400 for IPDS printing on V4R3 ............................. 24

5PSF/MVS AFP Printing Using TCP/IP ................................................26

5.1 PSF/MVS direct attachment ............................................................ 26

5.2 PSF/MVS startup procedure ............................................................ 26

6AIX (version 4.2) for PPD .................................................................29

6.1 Device Parameter Setup................................................................. 29

7Error Messages .................................................................................30

7.1 Supported IPDS NACK's: ................................................................ 30

7.2 IPDS messages on printout............................................................. 35

Appendix A. Abbreviations...................................................................36

1 Introduction

The IPDS DIMM provides more features that any other competitive product in the

world.

The IPDS DIMM is an internal module for AFP print using the IPDS printing

capabilities. As one of the very few companies MPI Tech offers total connectivity

flexibility as the solution operates with both HP JetDirect and MPI Tech LAN

connectivity solutions for TCP/IP attachment to S/390, AS/400 and AIX systems

for AFP printing. Direct connection to IBM mainframe or AS/400 using coax or

twinax attachments is also possible.

MPI Tech's IPDS printing solution is one of the most widely used within the

industry and offers a wide range of features and added value enhancements. The

IPDS DIMM™ provides plug-in IPDS support as an additional Printer Driver

Language.

Installation can be performed by simply inserting the IPDS DIMM in the HP

printer. Once the IPDS DIMM is installed, configuration of the IPDS setup options

can be performed via your web browser. The IPDS DIMM uses the TCP/IP PPD

protocol, which is sent by your IBM host system from supported IBM PSF

products using TCP/IP host attachment.

Note: IRQ-reporting is not supported when the IPDS DIMM is used with an

interface other than MPI Tech's own.

2 Installation

The installation of the IPDS DIMM is described in detail below.

Requirements: Minimum 8MB RAM installed in the printer.

Note: Before you start installing the IPDS DIMM, make sure that the printer is

powered off and that the power cord has been disconnected.

CAUTION

Static electricity can damage your IPDS Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM).

When handling the IPDS DIMM, you should either wear an antistatic wrist strap,

or frequently touch the metal surface of the printer.

2.1.1 Actual installation

1. Open the interface cable door on the right side of the printer by pressing

on the release tabs. Disconnect all interface cables.

2. Facing the printer front, lift up the top cover.

3. Press the release button on the right side below the top cover. Slide the

right side panel forward until the alignment arrows line up.

4. Take the cover off, pulling it away from the printer. You will now have

access to the available DIMM slots.

5. Remove the IPDS DIMM from the antistatic bag. Hold by the edges,

component side facing towards the back of the printer. Make certain that

the locks on each side of the slot are open, and that the notches on the

IPDS DIMM are aligned with the DIMM slot. For best results, use the DIMM

slots in 1-2-3 order.

6. Press the DIMM straight into the slot (press firmly) Make certain that the

locks above and below the DIMM snap inward into place (to remove a

DIMM, the locks must be released).

Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each DIMM that is being installed

7. To replace the side panel, line up the alignment arrows and slide the panel

backwards until the release button latches into place. Close the top cover.

8. Reinstall the interface cable(s) and power cord. Turn on the printer.

3 Configuration

3.1 Using the Web Browser

Through a web browser it is possible to configure the IPDS DIMM and to perform

various advanced test functions.

3.1.1 Requirements

A web browser, for example Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape

Navigator 4.0 or higher.

A TCP/IP enabled EIO Interface Card with an IP address.

3.1.2 Getting Started

1. Start the web browser.

2. After http://, type the IP address of the PrintServer followed by

:9100/ipds/ in the web browser’s Address or Location box. The web

browser will load the IPDS Menu from the IPDS DIMM.

Note: The loading of the page may take more than a minute.

Figure 1, IPDS Menu

3.1.3 IPDS Configuration

1. Go to IPDS CONFIGURATION SETTINGS to configure the IPDS DIMM. The

settings are shown in Figure 1.

2. Customize the settings with your preferred values. If you click , you

will see a list of the different settings, the range of the values and the default

values. These are also listed in section 3.1.6, IPDS Configuration Settings below.

In order to configure the printer’s input trays, scroll down to the heading IPDS

INPUT TRAY SETTINGS.

3.1.4 Configuration of Input Trays

Figure 2, Input tray settings and advanced functions

Here, you can set the AFP IDs of the different input trays. There is a description

of the ranges and defaults of the AFP IDs in section 3.1.7, IPDS Input Trays

below.

Note: If you stop the loading of the pages at any point during the configuration,

you may need to press the Go button on the printer again in order to continue.

3.1.5 Advanced Functions

Clicking these functions, you can retrieve settings, restore factory default settings

or print out different test prints.

Note: If you stop the loading of the pages at any point during the configuration,

you may need to press the Go button on the printer again in order to continue.

3.1.6 IPDS Configuration Settings

Below is a short description of the configurable items:

EMULATION

Defines the type of IPDS printer to emulate.

Range:

3812

3816

4028

Default:

4028

DEFAULT CODEPAGE

Defines which codepage to use as printer default.

Range:

1..65534 (0xFFFE). Validated when the ppd line opens.

Default:

500

REPORT MARGINS TO SYSTEM

Defines whether the margins should be reported in the OPC reply or not. If not,

the entire page is reported as the printable area.

Range:

YES, NO.

Default:

VPA CHECK

Defines which margins should be used to determine the existence of a VPA

exception condition, which must be reported to the system.

Range:

MARGINS

PHYSICAL PAGE

IPDS LOGICAL PAGE

NONE.

Default:

PHYSICAL PAGE

Note: VPA CHECK=MARGINS will be changed to PHYSICAL PAGE if the margins

are not reported to the system.

PRINT OFFSET X

Defines X-offset to move the output print position. The value is defined in 300 dpi

dots.

Range:

-999..999

Default:

PRINT OFFSET Y

Defines Y-offset to move the output print position. The value is defined in 300 dpi

dots.

Range:

-999..999

Default:

ADD MARGINS

Defines whether the printable area margins should be added to the IPDS LPP

(Logical Page Position) or not.

Range:

YES

Default:

TRUE PAGE COUNTER

Defines whether to query for printed pages.

Range:

YES

Default:

IM SMOOTHING

Defines whether the 240 to 300 dpi scaling in IM 3812 mode should be smoothed

in the same way as characters or not at all.

Range:

YES

Default:

YES

3.1.7 IPDS Input Trays

Below is a short description of the configurable items:

MANUALTRAY

Defines AFP ID for Manual tray.

Range:

AFP ID 0..255

Default:

AFP ID 100

TRAY 1

Defines AFP ID for Tray 1.

Range:

AFP ID 0..255

Default:

AFP ID 2

TRAY 2

Defines AFP ID for Tray 2.

Range:

AFP ID 0..255

Default:

AFP ID 1

TRAY 3

Defines AFP ID for Tray 3.

Range:

AFP ID 0..255

Default:

AFP ID 3

Note: The default value is actually '0', indicating that the AFP ID will be

automatically assigned. By default Tray 1 (the fold down tray) will actually be

assigned the highest (normal tray) AFP ID

3.2 Hints and Guidelines for Configuration

This section describes where settings are stored. There is also a description of the

configuration of timers in combination with HP JetDirect cards or compatible

PrintServers.

3.2.1 HP JetDirect PrintServers

On these PrintServers, the settings are stored in the printer's non-volatile RAM

(NVRAM). Only those settings accessible from the IPDS web pages can be

changed. In order to browse the IPDS web pages, the host print queue will need

to be stopped and restarted after settings have been modified (on some systems,

e.g. PSF/6000 under AIX, the PPD connection is not established until a print job is

submitted to the queue).

If you cannot access the IPDS web pages, you may try to reach the web pages of

the PrintServer by browsing the base IP address in order to see its status.

In order to close down the TCP/IP connection properly, the timeout period of the

PrintServer must be longer than the inactive timeout period of the host. However,

the timeout period of the PrintServer, as well as the host's active timeout period

(the time the host will wait for a printer to reply) must be sufficiently large to

allow the printer to flush the paper pipeline.

300 seconds is recommended as a reasonable choice for the PrintServer timeout.

A somewhat lower value should be used for the host's inactive timeout.

Note: As all data go through port 9100, you cannot browse the web pages as the

printer is printing and vice versa.

4 PSF/400 AFP Printing Using TCP/IP

This chapter provides configuration guidelines for OS/400 using TCP/IP. The

versions differ somewhat in the setup.

For the different OS/400 versions, use the cross-references below:

4.1, AS/400 Settings for Version 3.1

4.2, AS/400 Settings for Version 3.2

4.3, AS/400 Settings for Version 3.6

4.4, AS/400 Settings for Version 3.7

4.5, AS/400 Settings for Version 4.1

4.6, AS/400 Settings for Version 4.2

4.7, AS/400 settings for Version 4.3

Requirements:

Before IPDS printing using TCP/IP can be accomplished, the following points need

to be checked:

• TCP/IP is installed and enabled

• The relevant PTFs are applied

• The WRKAFP2 command is compiled

(for AS/400 3.1 and 3.6 only)

Details on how to verify these items can be found on the internet.

Consult the following IBM web address for details:

http://as400service.rochester.ibm.com/

In the Technical Information database, you find the following links:

• AS/400 Knowledge Base

This link directs you to the area of the Knowledge Base, which is

specifically about Print. IBM Doc. No. 8414724, PTF Listing for AFP Printing

is a good entry.

• Preventive Service Planning (PSP)

This link directs you to the area of the Knowledge Base about Cumulative

PTF Package for all OS/400 versions. IBM Doc. No. 8203740, PTF Listing

for TCP/LAN Printing is a good entry.

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