Lantronix MPS1-T - Manual

Installation 2 - 2 The Test button serves two functions. When pressed brießy, it prints a test page. When pressed for Þve seconds while plugging in the power cable, it returns the Server to its factory default conÞguration. 2.2 Installation The following diagram shows a properly-installed MPS: To in...

Installation 2 - 3 1. Connect the MPS Centronics connector directly to your printer Õs connector. 2a. For MPS1-T and MPS100 models, connect a twisted pair Ethernet cable to the MPS RJ45 connector. 2b. For MPS1-2 models, connect a thin coaxial Ethernet cable to the MPS BNC connector. 3. Attach one en...

Getting Started 3 - 1 3 - Getting Started It is important to consider the following points before logging into and conÞguring the MPS: ¥ The MPS IP address must be conÞgured before any TCP/IP functionality is available. (See Setting the IP Address on page 4-2.) ¥ There are two important passwords on...

Getting Started 3 - 2 3.1 EZWebCon Configuration The EZWebCon conÞguration software is the recommended way to conÞgure the MPS. EZWebCon is a graphical user interface that guides Þrst time users through the initial conÞguration process and allows experienced users to update and change any conÞgurabl...

Getting Started 3 - 3 3.2 Incoming Logins Incoming logins made via EZWebCon can be used to conÞgure the server. Incoming LAT and TCP/IP logins can also be used. Incoming Telnet is enabled by default to allow TCP/IP connections. To change this setting, use the DeÞne Server Incoming command described ...

Getting Started 3 - 4 If you need to modify a default service, see the Server ConÞguration chapter of the Print Server Reference Manual located on the CD-ROM. Be sure to reboot after conÞguring services so that the changes take effect.

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 2 4.1 Setting the IP Address The MPS IP address must be conÞgured before any TCP/IP functionality is available. To set the IP address, use one of the following methods: EZWebCon; a directed Ping packet; a DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP reply; or commands entered at the command line (L...

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 3 C. The subnet, if you wish to use a subnet other than the default. D. The IP address of the TFTP server you wish to use, if desired. 4. Click OK . 5. Cycle power on the server. EZWebCon will let you know whether the conÞgura-tion was successful. 4.1.2 Using a Directed Ping...

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 4 In order for the ARP command to work on Windows , the ARP table on the PC must have at least one IP address deÞned other than its own. If the ARP table is empty, the command will return an error message. Type ARP -A at the DOS command prompt to verify that there is at leas...

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 5 administrator to Telnet into the MPS. Once logged in, the administrator can enter the Change IPaddress command to make the address permanent. Any host wishing to access the MPS will have to be told the MPSÕs IP address. This is typically conÞgured in the unix Þle /etc/host...

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 6 4.1.3 Using a DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP Reply At boot time a host-based DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP server can respond to an MPS request for an available IP address. For information about conÞguring the DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP server, see your host documentation. 4.1.4 Using the Command ...

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 7 4.2 Notes About LPR There are four important things to note about the LPR printing method: 1. Because of the way the LPR protocol is typically implemented on the host, the processing options and banner page are sent after the job data itself. The MPS will print a banner pa...

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 8 4.3 LPR on Windows NT 4.x NOTE: This installation assumes that TCP/IP, Simple TCP/IP, and Microsoft TCP/IP printing have been installed on the Windows NT host. 1. In the Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 3. In the window t...

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 9 4. Select the Add Port button and click Next .

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 10 5. Select LPR Port . NOTE: If LPR Port is not an option, refer to your Windows NT documentation for instructions on installing the ÒMicrosoft TCP/IP PrintingÓ service. 6. Enter the name or IP address of your MPS on the Þrst line, and enter the name of your MPS print servi...

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 11 7. Select the manufacturer and printer type.

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 12 8. Enter the queue name.

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 13 9. If applicable, choose Shared and select the type of operating system that the printer will be working with. (First conÞrm that the print queue is working.)

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 15 4.4 LPR on UNIX Hosts The Berkeley remote printing system is supported on many machines, and is simple to conÞgure. This section describes how to conÞgure LPR print queues on generic UNIX hosts such as SUN hosts. There are slight variations in LPR conÞguration for AIX, HP...

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 19 4.4.2 LPR on HP Hosts The System Administration Manager (SAM) allows you to create print queues. NOTE: If you are unable to use SAM, the Print Server Reference Manual located on the CD-ROM described UNIX commands that can be used to set up print queues. To create a print ...

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 20 NOTE: Printer names on HP hosts are limited to 13 characters. The MPS text service name will be too long, so you will have to rename the Server. 4.4.3 LPR on SCO UNIX Hosts LPR is supported in SCO V3.2 release 4 with TCP/IP Version 1.2 and greater. To conÞgure a print que...

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 22 4.5 RTEL Functionality If the LPR method of printing is not adequate for an application (for example, if you need banners before jobs, or more ßexibility), conÞgure the Lantronix-supplied RTEL software on the host. After installing the software conÞguring the connections ...

TCP/IP Configuration 4 - 23 4.6 Unix Host Troubleshooting Table 4-1: TCP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The Server IP address and name are entered in the host Þle Telnet to the Server using the name in the host Þle and verify that the Server name is resolvable and that the Server is reach...

NetWare Configuration 5 - 1 5 - NetWare Configuration The EZWebCon conÞguration software is the easiest way to conÞgure the MPS. The following sections cover print conÞguration methods for NetWare hosts. NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See the Setting the IP Address...

NetWare Configuration 5 - 2 5.1 Obtaining an NDS License If you wish to create NDS print queues, you must read and complete an NDS registration form via one of the following methods: ¥ Using a forms-capable Internet browser, navigate to the Lantronix World Wide Web site (located at URL http://www.la...

NetWare Configuration 5 - 3 NOTE: For an explanation of the structure of the NetWare Directory Service tree, see your host documentation. 3. DeÞne the directory service context in which the Server is located. 4. Enter the List Protocol NetWare Access command to ensure that at least one of the Þle se...

NetWare Configuration 5 - 4 5.2 Creating Print Queues Using NetWare Administrator Quick Setup The NetWare Administrator management utility allows you to manage network resources, such as queue-based print services, in a tree structure. You can either use the Quick Setup option or individually create...

NetWare Configuration 5 - 5 5.3 Creating NDS Print Queues Using PCONSOLE 1. Log in as Admin on the Þle server you will be changing. 2. Type PCONSOLE at the X: prompt to start the utility. For example, if your file server is mapped to the F: drive, you would use the F: prompt. 3. From the main menu c...

NetWare Configuration 5 - 6 5.4 NetWare Host Troubleshooting Table 5-1: NetWare Host Troubleshooting (Bindery Mode) Area to Check Explanation The print server names in PCONSOLE match the MPS name and its service name? Use PCONSOLE to check. The Server Õs NetWare access table Use the Show Protocols N...

NetWare Configuration 5 - 7 The print server has successfully attached to the queue Type NETSTAT at the Local> prompt. This will display information about Þleservers, printers, and queues that the print server has found. If a queue is in JobPoll, the print server has successfully attached to the ...

NetWare Configuration 5 - 8 Table 5-3: NDS Errors from the File Server Failure code Failure code meaning Remedy 0xfffffda7 Object could not be found in the given context Check the print server name, DSContext, and DSTree to make sure that the printer server is set up correctly with PCONSOLE. 0xfffff...

NetWare Configuration 5 - 9 Table 5-4: NDS Printing Errors Bit Failure Code Meaning Remedy 1 Server out of memory Turn the Server off, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on. Disable unused protocols and/or remove Þleservers without print queues from the NetWare access list. 2, 3 Unexpected respons...

LAT Configuration 6 - 1 6 - LAT Configuration The EZWebCon conÞguration software is the easiest way to conÞgure the MPS. The following sections cover print conÞguration methods for LAT hosts. NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See the Setting the IP Address section on ...

LAT Configuration 6 - 2 2. Create and start a print queue that uses the LAT application port. 3. Add the commands to the SYS$MANAGER:LAT$STARTUP.COM Þle so the required LAT devices will be recreated after each host reboot. NOTE: LAT terminal device characteristics may have to be changed to correctly...

LAT Configuration 6 - 3 6.1.1 LAT Host Troubleshooting By default, the LAT error message codes on the host are not translated into text error messages. If a LAT job fails and appears in the queue with an eight-digit hex result code, the code can be translated by issuing the following commands: $ SHO...

AppleTalk Configuration 7 - 1 7 - AppleTalk Configuration The EZWebCon conÞguration software is the easiest way to conÞgure the MPS. The following sections cover print conÞguration methods for AppleTalk hosts. NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See the Setting the IP A...

AppleTalk Configuration 7 - 2 7.2 Macintosh Services Before attempting to print from a Macintosh, ensure that AppleTalk and PostScript are both enabled on at least one service. Once the service is conÞgured, it will appear in the Chooser in the same zone as the MPS. Select the service in the Chooser...

AppleTalk Configuration 7 - 3 7.3.1 AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting Table 7-1: AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The printer is available to be selected in the Chooser Make sure the printer is in the right zone. Bidirectional communication Lock the printer in PostScript mode an...

LAN Manager/DLC Configuration 8 - 1 8 - LAN Manager/DLC Configuration The EZWebCon conÞguration software is the easiest way to conÞgure the MPS. This chapter explains DLC conÞguration for Windows NT 4.x hosts. Windows 95 does not support DLC printing (see Chapter 4, TCP/IP ConÞguration, for more inf...

Contact Information A - 1 A - Contact Information If you are experiencing an error that is not listed in the Troubleshooting appendix or if you are unable to Þx the error, contact your dealer or Lantronix Technical Support at (800) 422-7044 or (949) 453-3990. Technical Support is also available via ...

Contact Information A - 2 LANtronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Phone: 949/453-3990Fax: 949/453-3995World Wide Web: http://www.lantronix.com North American Direct Sales: 800/422-7055North American Reseller Sales: 800/422-7015North American Sales Fax: 949/450-7232Internet: sales@lant...

Troubleshooting B - 1 B - Troubleshooting B.1 Power-Up Troubleshooting There are several possible error situations if the LEDs do not ßash. Table B-1: Error Messages Message Diagnosis/Remedy Power-up diagnostic failure (hardware failure) Note which LED is blinking and its color, then contact your de...

Troubleshooting B - 2 B.2 Printing Problems Table B-2: General Printing Problems Area to Check Explanation Physical connection To test a non-PostScript printer use the Test Port 1 Count 100 command. This command will send 100 lines of test data out the parallel port. Service characteristics Use the ...

Troubleshooting B - 3 B.3 BOOTP Troubleshooting If the BOOTP request is failing and you have conÞgured your host to respond to the request, check these areas: Table B-3: BOOTP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation BOOTP is in your systemÕs /etc/services Þle BOOTP must be an uncommented line in t...

Troubleshooting B - 4 B.4 DHCP Troubleshooting Table B-4: DHCP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation DHCP is enabled on the Server. Use the DeÞne Server DHCP Enabled command. If you manually enter an IP address, DHCP is automatically disabled. Make sure the DHCP server is operational. Check to s...

Troubleshooting B - 5 B.5 RARP Troubleshooting Table B-5: RARP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The Server Õs name and hardware address in the hostÕs /etc/ethers Þle The Server Õs name and hardware address must be in this Þle for the host to answer a RARP request. The Server Õs name and IP ...

Troubleshooting B - 6 B.6 PostScript Problems PostScript printers will silently abort jobs if they detect an error. Table B-6: PostScript Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The Server is communicating with the printer To test a PostScript printer use the Test Port 1 PostScript Count 2 . This ...

Troubleshooting B - 7 B.6.1 Bitmap Graphics If Þles that contain embedded bitmap graphics print incorrectly, it is because the bitmaps are being sent as actual binary data and binary data cannot be printed via serial or parallel interfaces. Most major application packages have provisions to print us...

Pinouts C - 1 C - Pinouts C.1 Parallel Information Lantronix uses standard Centronics parallel connectors. For optimum performance of your Server, Lantronix recommends the use of high quality parallel cables. Choose one of the following: ¥ A Lantronix parallel port cable, part number #500-011 (6 fee...

Updating Software D - 1 D - Updating Software Current software Þles are available on the distribution CD. Software updates and release notes for the Server can be downloaded directly from the Lantronix development systems in one of three ways: via the Lantronix World Wide Web site located athttp://w...

Updating Software D - 2 D.2 Updating Using FTP The server software resides on the Lantronix FTP server (ftp.lantronix.com). Most of these Þles are binary data, so the binary option must be used to transfer the Þles. All released Þles are in the pub directory. Always download the README Þle in the pu...

Updating Software D - 3 D.3 Updating Using the BBS The Lantronix system uses high speed modems for the physical connection and allows Þle transfers using KERMIT, xmodem, ymodem, and zmodem. The modem phone number is (949) 367-1051. The account name is ets and the password is server . Remember that t...

Updating Software D - 4 D.4 Reloading Software The Server stores software in Flash ROM to control the initialization process, operation, and command processing. The contents of Flash ROM can be updated by downloading a new version of the operational software via NetWare, TCP/IP, or MOP. Regardless o...

Updating Software D - 5 ¥ DeÞne commands must be used because Set conÞgurations are cleared when the Server boots. Use the List Server Boot command to check settings before rebooting. NOTE: It is very important to check the Server settings before using the Initialize Reload command to ensure that yo...

Updating Software D - 8 The path and Þlename are case-sensitive and must be enclosed by quotation marks. When attempting to boot across an IP router, you must conÞgure the router to proxy-ARP for the Server, or use the bootgateway feature. For more information, see Set/DeÞne Bootgateway in the Comma...

Updating Software D - 9 D.5 Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates Many of the problems that occur when updating the Flash ROM can be solved by completing the following steps: Table D-1: Flash ROM Troubleshooting Protocol Area to Check NetWare Ensure the Þle is in the login directory. Since the Server ca...

Specifications E - 1 E - Specifications E.1 Power Requirements Voltage: 95 - 250 Volts AC, 3-wire single phase, autoranging Frequency: 47-63 Hz Operating Current: 0.8 Amp (maximum) Power: 25 Watts E.1.1 Power Supply Cord Cord type: 3 conductors, 1.0 mm 2 minimum conductor size (approximately 18 AWG)...

Specifications E - 2 Max temperature change per hour: 20 ° C (36 ° F) Rapid temperature changes may affect operation. Therefore, do not operate the Server near heating or cooling devices, large windows, or doors that open to the outside. E.3 Altitude Limitations Operating: 2.4 km (8000 ft.) Storage:...

Frequently-used Commands F - 1 F - Frequently-used Commands This appendix lists some of the most frequently-used commands of the Print Server command set. More information about the command set, including additional options, can be found in the Print Server Reference Manual on the CD-ROM. Please not...

Frequently-used Commands F - 2 F.1 Server Commands Table F-1: Frequently-used Server Commands Command Option(s) Description DEFINE SERVER BOOTP {EN|DIS} Enables or disables querying for a BOOTP host at system boot time. DEFINE SERVER DHCP {EN|DIS} Enables or disables querying for a DHCP host at syst...

Frequently-used Commands F - 5 DEFINE SERVICE “ name ” option DLC {EN|DIS} SpeciÞes which service will handle print requests from DLC hosts. DLC can be enabled on one service per Server. BANNER {EN|DIS} When Enabled, causes the Server to print a banner page before jobs. BINARY {EN|DIS} When Enabled,...

Frequently-used Commands F - 7 PURGE SERVICE option LOCAL Removes the deÞnitions of all local services. “ service ” Removes the deÞnition of the speciÞed service. SET PRIVILEGED Enters privileged mode, provided the user enters the proper privileged password when prompted. {SHOW|MONITOR} QUEUE Displa...

Frequently-used Commands F - 8 F.2 Port Commands Table F-2: Port Commands Command Option(s) Description DEFINE PORT 1 ACCESS option DYNAMIC The port can initiate and receive connection requests. LOCAL The port can initiate connection requests, and local logins are permitted. NONE The port is unusabl...

Frequently-used Commands F - 10 F.3 Protocol Commands In the following table, PROTO is an abbreviation for the optional keyword PROTOCOL . Table F-3: Protocol Commands Command Option(s) Description DEFINE PROTO APPLETALK option {EN|DIS} Enables or Disables the AppleTalk protocol for the Server. ZONE...

Warranty Statement Lantronix warrants for a period of FIVE YEARS from the date of shipment that each MPS Ethernet Print Server supplied shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. During this period, if the customer experiences difficulties with a product and is unable to resolve the pro...

Declaration of Conformity (accordingly to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’s Name: Lantronix Manufacturer’s Address: 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA declares that the product: Product Name: Micro Ethernet Print Server Model Number(s): MPS1-T, MPS1-2, MPS100 conforms to the fo...

Index-i Index Numerics 100BASE-T...2-110BASE2...1-110BASE-T...1-1, 2-1 A Access list, NetWare...5-3AppleTalk...1-1, 7-1, 7-2, 7-3Application port, LAT...6-1ARP table...4-3 B Banner page...4-7, 4-22Bi-directional communication...7-1Binary service...3-3Bindery...5-1Bitronics...1-1, 7-1BNC connector......