Page 5 - Contents
i Contents 1: Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1 1.1 How to Use This Manual ................................................................. 1-1 2: Installation ............................................................................ 2-1 ...
Page 7 - Warranty Statement
Contents iii E: Specifications ...................................................................... E-1 E.1 Power Information .......................................................................... E-1E.2 Environmental Limitations.............................................................. E-...
Page 9 - How to Use This Manual
1-1 1: Introduction The Lantronix Micro Print Servers (MPS100, LPS1-T and LPS1-2 models) are multi-protocol print servers that provide shared network access to printers for a variety of network protocols and operating systems. The MPS supports the TCP/IP, IPX (NetWare), Local Area Transport (LAT), A...
Page 12 - Installing the MPS
Installing the MPS Installation 2-2 2.2 Installing the MPS The following diagram shows a properly-installed MPS: To install the MPS, complete the following steps in order. Refer to the numbers in the figure for help. 1 Connect the MPS Centronics connector directly to your printer’s connector. 2 Conn...
Page 15 - Configuration Methods
3-1 3: Getting Started It is important to consider the following points before logging into and configuring the MPS: ◆ You must configure the MPS IP address before any TCP/IP functionality is available. (See Setting the IP Address on page 4-1) You cannot use the ThinWeb Manager until you have config...
Page 16 - Function
Services Getting Started 3-2 Incoming Telnet is only possible if your MPS has an IP address configured. Incoming Telnet is enabled by default to allow TCP/IP connections. To change this setting, use the Define Server Incoming command described in the Command Reference chapter of the Print Server Ref...
Page 17 - Setting the IP Address
4-1 4: TCP/IP Configuration The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the MPS. The fol-lowing sections cover IP address configuration and print configuration methods for TCP/IP hosts. 4.1 Setting the IP Address The MPS IP address must be configured before any TCP/IP functio...
Page 28 - Unix Host Troubleshooting
Unix Host Troubleshooting TCP/IP Configuration 4-12 4.3 Unix Host Troubleshooting Table 4-1: TCP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The MPS IP address and name are entered in the host file Telnet to the MPS using the name in the host file and verify that the MPS name is resolvable and that th...
Page 29 - : NetWare Configuration; NDS Print Queues
5-1 5: NetWare Configuration The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the MPS. The fol-lowing sections cover print configuration methods for NetWare hosts. Note: The MPS needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See Setting the IP Address on page 4-1 for instruction...
Page 31 - PCONSOLE Print Queues
NetWare Configuration PCONSOLE Print Queues 5-3 To create a print queue with the Quick Setup option: 1 Start the NetWare Administrator. 2 In the Directory Tree windows, select the context in which to install the printer. 3 From the Menu Bar, select Tools: Print Services Quick Setup. 4 In the Print S...
Page 32 - NetWare Host Troubleshooting
NetWare Host Troubleshooting NetWare Configuration 5-4 5.5 NetWare Host Troubleshooting Table 5-1: NetWare Host Troubleshooting (Bindery Mode) Area to Check Explanation The print server names in PCON-SOLE match the MPS name and its service name Use PCONSOLE to check. The MPS NetWare access table Use...
Page 35 - : LAT Configuration; Printing Directly to a Port
6-1 6: LAT Configuration The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the MPS. The fol-lowing sections cover print configuration methods for LAT hosts. Note: The MPS needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See Setting the IP Address on page 4-1 for instructions. LAT p...
Page 36 - LAT Host Troubleshooting
LAT Host Troubleshooting LAT Configuration 6-2 6.2 LAT Host Troubleshooting By default, the LAT error message codes on the host are not translated into text error mes-sages. 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 fol...
Page 37 - : AppleTalk Configuration; Macintosh Services
7-1 7: AppleTalk Configuration The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the MPS. The fol-lowing sections cover print configuration methods for AppleTalk hosts. Note: The MPS needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See Setting the IP Address on page 4-1 for instruc...
Page 38 - AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting
AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting AppleTalk Configuration 7-2 Note: If no router is present on the network, the MPS will not accept AppleTalk print jobs for 60 seconds after booting. 7.4 AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting Table 7-1: AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The printer is av...
Page 39 - DLC Configuration
8-1 8: DLC Configuration for LAN Manager The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the MPS. This chapter explains DLC/Digital Network Port configuration for Windows NT 4.x hosts. Note: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See Setting the IP Address on...
Page 41 - A: Contact Information; A.1 Problem Report Procedure; A.2 Full Contact Information
A-1 A: Contact Information If you are experiencing an error that is not listed in Appendix B: or if you are unable to fix the error, contact your dealer or Lantronix Technical Support at 800-422-7044 (US) or 949-453-3990. Technical Support is also available via Internet email at [email protected]...
Page 45 - B.2 DHCP Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting DHCP Troubleshooting B-3 B.2 DHCP Troubleshooting The terminal shows a Boot> prompt rather than a Local> prompt. The MPS is not connected properly to the Ethernet. Ensure that the MPS is firmly connected to a functional and properly-terminated network node. The MPS Ethernet add...
Page 46 - B.3 BOOTP Troubleshooting
BOOTP Troubleshooting Troubleshooting B-4 B.3 BOOTP Troubleshooting If the BOOTP request is failing and you have configured your host to respond to the request, check these areas: B.4 RARP Troubleshooting Table B-4: BOOTP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation BOOTP is in your system’s /etc/servi...
Page 47 - B.5 Printing Problems
Troubleshooting Printing Problems B-5 B.5 Printing Problems B.5.1 PostScript Problems PostScript printers will silently abort jobs if they detect an error. Table B-6: General Printing Problems Area to Check Explanation Physical connections To test a non-PostScript printer, use the Test Port MPS Coun...
Page 53 - D: Updating Software; D.1 Obtaining Software
D-1 D: Updating Software D.1 Obtaining Software Current software files (MPS.SYS for MPS100, LPS.SYS for LPS1-T and LPS1-2) are available on the distribution CD. You can obtain software updates and release notes for the MPS from the Lantronix World Wide Web site (www.lantronix.com), or by using anony...
Page 54 - D.2 Reloading Software
Reloading Software Updating Software D-2 D.2 Reloading Software The MPS 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...
Page 56 - D.3 Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates
Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates Updating Software D-4 D.3 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 file is in the log...
Page 57 - E.1 Power Information; E.2 Environmental Limitations
E-1 E: Specifications E.1 Power Information E.1.1 Power Requirements Voltage: MPS100:95-250 V AC, 3-wire single phase, autorangingLPS1-T and LPS 1-2:110 V AC US, 220 V AC International Frequency: 47-63 Hz Operating Current: MPS100:800 mA (maximum) @ 5V Reg. DCLPS1-T and LPS1-2:700 mA (maximum) @ 6V ...
Page 60 - F.2 Server Commands
Server Commands Frequently-used Commands F-2 F.2 Server Commands Table F-1: Frequently-used Server Commands Command Option(s) Description CONNECT option servicename Makes a connection to a LAT service. LOCAL num Makes a connection to the specified local port. RLOGIN host Makes an Rlogin connection t...
Page 65 - F.4 Protocol Commands
Frequently-used Commands Protocol Commands F-7 F.4 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 th...
Page 69 - Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’s Name: Lantronix Declares that the product: Manufacturer’s Address: 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Product Name: Micro Print Server Model Name/Number: MPS100, LPS1-T and LPS1-2 Conforms to the followin...
Page 71 - Index; Symbols
i Index Symbols /etc/hosts 4-2 A Access list, NetWare 5-2ACT LED B-1AppleTalk 3-2, 7-1–7-2 Chooser 7-1Configuration 7-1Router 7-1Troubleshooting 7-2Zones 7-1, 7-2 Application port, LAT 6-1ARP table 4-2 B Banner 4-3, 4-11BCP (Boot Configuration Program) B-7 Bindery 5-1Bitmap graphics troubleshooting ...
