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Contents
Section 1 - Introduction .................................................................................................. 3
Section 2 - Connecting your Mini Print Server ............................................................... 4
Diagnostic Push Button ................................................................................... 5
LED Indicators ................................................................................................. 5
Section 3 - Configuring your Mini Print Server .............................................................. 6
Overview ........................................................................................................... 6
Configuration Methods .................................................................................... 6
Using the Windows Wizard ............................................................................. 7
Section 4 - Configuring your Computers .................................................................... 10
Overview ......................................................................................................... 10
Printing Methods ............................................................................................ 10
Windows Peer-to-peer Printing ..................................................................... 12
Windows SMB Printing .................................................................................. 18
Windows with Server-based Print Queues ................................................... 20
Windows LPR Printing ................................................................................... 21
Macintosh (AppleTalk) ................................................................................... 22
Section 5 - BiAdmin Management Utility ..................................................................... 24
Requirements ................................................................................................ 24
Installation ..................................................................................................... 24
Section 6 - Web-Based Management ......................................................................... 37
Overview ......................................................................................................... 37
Preparation .................................................................................................... 37
Section 7 - Special Features ....................................................................................... 48
Overview ......................................................................................................... 48
Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) ...................................................................... 48
IPP Server Configuration ............................................................................... 48
SNMP ............................................................................................................. 57
Section 8 - Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 58
Overview ......................................................................................................... 58
Section 9 - Network Server Configuration ................................................................... 66
Windows NT Server ....................................................................................... 66
Novell NetWare .............................................................................................. 68
Setup for NDPS (NetWare 5) ......................................................................... 70
Unix Systems ................................................................................................. 72
Registering your NetComm Product ........................................................................... 72
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Section 1 - Introduction
The NetComm Mini Print Server has been designed to provide a simple and efficient
network printing solution and allowing one printer to be shared between multiple
computers. It is packed with features, including:
■Versatility. The Print Server supports up to four protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service
Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. It features an Ethernet interface
ports and operating system support includes Unix, NetWare (NDPS LPR printing), and
Microsoft Windows.
■Easy Installation. The Print Server makes adding printers or plotters to your network
simple. The auto-sensing feature on the LAN interface means that there is no need to set
jumpers or perform software configuration to select the network interface used.
■Easy Setup. A number of utility programs are supplied to simplify setup. For Windows
95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP users, the BiAdmin program makes it easy to configure the Print
Server for a variety of network and server configurations.
■Web-based Interface. The Web-based interface provides an easy method of configuration in
TCP/IP networks to every model.
■Compact Size. This allows the Print Server to be used even where space is limited.
■Remote Management Tools. A variety of software tools are provided. In most
environments, both the Print Server and attached bi-directional printers can be configured
remotely.
■SNMP Support. The Print Server can act as a SNMP agent, with it own MIB. This allows
TCP/IP users to monitor, configure and troubleshoot the Print Server using their existing
SNMP management tools.
■Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support. Some Print Server models can act as an IPP
(Internet Printing Protocol) Server, allowing clients, suppliers, colleagues and others to print
to your printer from anywhere on the Internet. Windows IPP Client software is also
supplied.
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Section 2 - Connecting your Mini Print Server
This section describes how to install the Print Server in your Local Area Network.
1. Preparation
■Ensure the power is OFF. Do not connect the Print Server while power is On.
■Find the Default Server Name for your Print Server. The Default Server Name is shown
on a sticker on the base of the device. It consists of 8 letters and/or digits. Record this
name; it may be needed during configuration.
2. Connect the Printer
Connect the printer or plotter by plugging Print Server directly into the parallel port on the
printer.
3. Connect the Network Cable
■Connect the network cable to the proper connector on the Print Server. The Print Server
will automatically recognize whichever connector is used.
4. Power Up
Plug in the power adapter cable and power up. Start-up will take only a few seconds.
5. Check the LEDs
■The Red Error LED should flash, then turn Off. When the Red LED goes off and the
Green LED remains lit or flashes, the Print Server is ready.
■If your model supports 10BaseT and 100BaseT, check the 10/100BaseT link LED or
LEDs next to the LAN connection. If the auto negotiation Fails, the LED (or both LEDs,
if there are 2) will be Off.
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Diagnostic Push Button
The Print Server is fitted with a Diagnostic Push Button. The button is recessed; a pin or paper
clip can be used to press it. This button has 2 functions:
■Restore the factory default settings
■Print a test page containing all current settings.
To restore the factory default settings:
1. Turn the Print Server OFF.
2. Press and hold the diagnostic button. While pressing the button, switch the Print Server ON.
3. If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds, a diagnostic page will be printed,
showing the new (default) settings.
To generate a Diagnostic print out
1. Ensure that both the Print Server and the printer attached to port 1 are ON.
2. Press the diagnostic button, and hold it in for 2 seconds.
3. The test page, containing the current settings, will be printed.
Note: PostScript printers are unable to print this page. If you have a PostScript printer on
Port 1, the test page will not be printed.
LED Indicators
The Mini Print Server has four LED indicators; status, error, 10 BaseT and 100BaseT. The
LED indicator modes are described in the following table:
Green LED Red LED Description
Off Off No power.
Off On Printer not on.
On On Hardware error.
Flashing Flashing Firmware upgrade in progress.
On Off Normal operation.
Flashing Off Normal operation - transmitting or receiving packets
from the network.
Yellow LED Orange LED Description
On Off Connected at 10BaseT.
Off On Connected at 100BaseT.
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Section 3 - Configuring your Mini Print Server
This section provides an overview of the configuration process for Windows operating systems.
Overview
The Print Server is designed to support many different platforms, and the configuration required
would depend upon the environment in which it is installed.
■The Print Server usually requires configuration, but if there's a DHCP server on your
network, then the device is just plug-and-play. A Windows-based setup Wizard is provided
on the CD-ROM to simplify this task. This configuration is not required if you are using a
Macintosh computer.
■Computers wishing to use the printer attached to the Print Server always require
configuration. See Section 4- Configuring your Computer for details.
■If you wish to use a queue-based printing system using Windows NT Server/Windows 2000/
Windows XP, the Network Server must be configured as detailed in Appendix B - Network
Server Configuration. However, it is not necessary to use a Network Server-based queue;
client computers can print directly to the Print Server using the Peer-to-peer Printing
installed by the User setup option on the CD-ROM.
Configuration Methods
The following methods are available to perform the required Print Server configuration:
■Windows-based Wizard.
■BiAdmin management utility program.
■Web-based setup.
Advanced Configuration and Management
The BiAdmin management utility is provided for advanced configuration and management. This
program is installed by default when the Administrator install option is chosen. See Section 5
for details on using BiAdmin.
Web Based Configuration and Management
The Mini Print Server can be accessed directly through a web browser for advanced
configuration and management. See Section 6 for details on using Web Based Configuration.
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Using the Windows Wizard
The Windows-based Wizard is supplied on the CD-ROM, and runs on Windows 95, 98, NT4.0,
ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Using this Wizard is the recommended method to configure the Print Server. It can be used
configure the Print Server for your Network environment, even if the Print Server does not have
a valid IP address.
Procedure
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start
automatically, run SETUP.exe in the root folder.
2. On the first screen, shown below, click Setup Wizard.
3. Click Next on the first screen of the Wizard, to view a list of Print Servers on your LAN.
4. Select your new Print Server , then click Next to continue.
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5. Enter the required data on the following screen.
■Name of the Print Server can be changed if you wish.
■Comment is optional.
■Select or enter the Workgroup name for this Print Server.
6. Click Next to configure the TCP/IP Screen:
■Select Obtain IP Address automatically if your LAN has a DHCP Server, otherwise
select Fixed IP Address.
■For Fixed IP Address, enter an unused address from the range used on your LAN, or
click the Suggest New Values Button.
■Use the same Network Mask and Gateway as computers on your LAN.
7. Click Finish to save the data to the Print Server .
Note: To install the Wizard on your computer, use the "Installation" option.
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If the desired Print Server is not listed:
■Check all cables to the Print Server .
■Check the Print Server's LEDs:
■The Red LED should be OFF and the Green LED should be ON or flashing.
■Check the 10/100BaseT link LED next to the LAN connection. If the auto negotiation fails,
the 10/100BaseT Link LED will not light when the device is powered up.
■Check that your computer and the Print Server are on the same LAN segment. (If you don't
have a Router or Gateway on your LAN, you only have 1 segment.)
■Check that your computer has either the TCP/IP or NetBEUI network protocols installed.
See Checking your Network Protocols on page 11 for details.
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Section 4 - Configuring your Computers
This Section details the client configuration required on LAN computers to use the printer
attached to the Print Server.
Overview
Before performing client configuration, the Print Server must be installed on your LAN, and
configured as described in the previous section. Both the Print Server and the attached printer
must be powered ON.
Printing Methods
The Print Server supports a number of printing methods:
■Peer-to-peer Printing means that the print jobs are stored (queued) on your computer, and
sent directly to the Print Server when it is available.
■Windows SMB printing is a Microsoft standard for using a "Network Printer". No
additional software needs to be installed on your Windows computer, and printing from MS-
DOS programs is supported. However, because the Print Server can not store files, large
print jobs may cause problems.
■Server-based Print Queue means that all print jobs are stored (queued) on the Network
Server (e.g. Windows NT/2000) and then sent to the Print Server . This allows the Network
Administrator to modify the Print Queue. For example, an important job can be moved to
the head of the queue.
■AppleTalk is also supported, and normally no configuration of the Print Server is required.
See the Macintosh section of this section for details of client configuration.
Which printing method should I use?
■If using Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, 2000, or XP, the easiest method to use is Peer-to-peer
Printing.
■If using Windows, and you need to print from MS-DOS programs, or you don't wish to
install additional software, use SMB.
SMB is not suitable for large, complex documents. If you need to print large documents, as
well as MS-DOS printing, you should install BOTH Peer-to-peer Printing and SMB
printing. MS-DOS programs can use the SMB printer, Windows programs should use Peer-
to-peer Printing.
■If your LAN has Network Servers (e.g. Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server) use the
method advised by your Network Administrator. The Print Server can print via a queue
located on a Network server, if desired.
■Unix users - refer to the Unix Manual on the CD-ROM, in the Manual/Unix directory.
■Macintosh users - refer to the Macintosh section of the User Guide.
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