Roland-PrintServer

User Manual

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User Manual release 6.1; date: 5.7.2002
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Contents

C ontents
CHAPTER 1

Your Print Server Introduces Itself ........................ 1-1

1.1 What Does Your Print Server Offer?..............................................................................1-2

1.2 Symbols and Conventions...............................................................................................1-3
CHAPTER 2

Print Server Homepage ........................................ 2-1

2.1 Calling the Print Server Homepage ................................................................................2-2

2.2 Basic Priniciples..............................................................................................................2-4
2.3 Displaying the Status Information ..................................................................................2-5
2.4 Configuring the Print Server ...........................................................................................2-6
2.4.1. General Configuration....................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.4.2. Configuring TCP/IP .......................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.4.3. Configuring Microsoft Windows ..................................................................................................... 2-7

2.5 Restart and Parameter Reset ...........................................................................................2-8

2.5.1. Restarting the Print Server ................................................................................................................ 2-8
2.5.2. Resetting the Print Server Parameters............................................................................................... 2-8

REFERENCE A

Technical Data ......................................................A-1

A.1 Basic Principles.............................................................................................................A-1

A.2 Controls .........................................................................................................................A-2
A.2.1. Function of the LEDs...................................................................................................................... A-3
A.2.2. Function of the Button .................................................................................................................... A-4

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A.3 Pin Assignment of the RJ-45 Connector ...................................................................... A-6

A.4 Network Specifications................................................................................................. A-7
A.4.1. 10BaseT Ethernet Networks ........................................................................................................... A-7
A.4.2. 100BaseTX Ethernet Networks ...................................................................................................... A-8

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CHAPTER 1

Your Print Server Introduces

Itself

This chapter contains information

concerning the following topics:
What Does Your Print Server Offer?
Symbols and Conventions

Introduction

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What Does Your Print Server Offer?

1.1

What Does Your Print Server Offer?

Flexibility

The Roland-PrintServer supports protocols, such as TCP/IP as

well as the most widely used operating systems, such as Windows
98/95 and NT 4.0.

Simple
Administration

You can call device and status information at any time using the
print server homepage.

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Symbols and Conventions

1.2

Symbols and Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

'Name' Window

The name of menus, files, and windows are marked using single
quotation marks.

"Name" Section

The name of chapters and sections are marked using double

quotation marks. In the Acrobat Reader you can jump to the
corresponding text chapters by clicking the cross-references.

Eye-catchers mark lists.

Hooks mark requirements that must be met before you can begin
the actual installation.
An arrow informs you that several steps must be taken in
succession. You can jump to the corresponding text section by
clicking the text immediately following the arrow.
A diamond informs you that several steps must be taken in
succession. You can jump to the corresponding text section by
clicking the text immediately following the diamond.
A notice contains information that should be needed. The notice
usually contains supplementary information or cross-references to
other relevant sections in the manual.
A warning contains important information that must be heeded.
Non-observance may lead to malfunctions.

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CHAPTER 2

Print Server Homepage

This chapter contains information

concerning the following topics:
Calling the Print Server Homepage
Displaying the Status Information
Configuring the Print Server
Restart and Parameter Reset

Homepage

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2.1

Calling the Print Server Homepage

The print server homepage is stored in your Roland-PrintServer
and can be called by means of an Internet browser (Internet
Explorer 4.x or later, Netscape 3.x or later). When using another
browser, the full functionality of the print server homepage will
not be guaranteed.

Requirements

Make sure that:

Procedure

The print server is connected, and the printer is turned on.

The IP address is saved in the print server.

Proceed as follows:
1. Open your Internet browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the print server as the URL.
The following page appears:

Fig. 2-1: Print server homepage

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Calling the Print Server Homepage

A selection bar with the available topics is located on the left of

the screen, while an information window is on the right.

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Basic Priniciples

2.2

Basic Priniciples
Using the 'Home' link, you can return to the starting page of the
print server homepage at any time.

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Displaying the Status Information

2.3

Displaying the Status Information

The 'General' page shows general status information, such as the
name of the print server, the hardware address, and the serial and
version numbers.
Under 'Description,' the text appears which you previously entered
under 'Configuration - General.' A description can be used to gain
a better overview of the print servers and printers in the system.
Here, for example, you can enter a printer description or the
location of the printer.

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Configuring the Print Server

2.4

Configuring the Print Server

Using the 'Configuration' selection bar on the left of the screen,
you can call pages by means of which you can configure TCP/IP
parameters, for example.
The following topics are described:
General Configuration
Configuring TCP/IP
Configuring Microsoft Windows

2.4.1. General Configuration

The 'General' page is used for configuring general print server
parameters.
Under 'Description,' you can enter a description of the print server
or printer to gain a better overview of the print servers and printers
in the system.
'Print server language' refers to the language of the print server
status and configuration information. Here you can select your
preferred language. The printer language remains untouched.

2.4.2. Configuring TCP/IP

The 'TCP/IP' page is used for configuring the TCP/IP parameters.

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Configuring the Print Server

Using 'IP address,' 'Subnet mask,' and 'Gateway,' you can

configure the respective addresses.
In addition, you can also type a host name, the printer location,
and a contact partner for the printer.
Under 'DHCP,' 'BOOTP,' 'RARP,' and 'ARP/PING,' you can enable
or disable the respective boot protocols and the saving of the IP
address using 'arp' and 'ping.' We recommend that you deselect this
box when the IP address is finally assigned to the print server.

2.4.3. Configuring Microsoft Windows

The 'Microsoft Windows' page is used for configuring the
NetBIOS and WINS parameters.
Peer-to-peer printing is enabled or disabled via 'NetBIOS.'
The print server name is entered under 'NetBIOS name.'
The name of an already existing domain must be entered under
'NetBIOS domain.' The print server will then be displayed in this
domain.
'NetBIOS refresh' indicates the refresh time.
Using 'WINS registration,' you can enable or disable the WINS
services.
If you have enabled 'WINS via DHCP,' you can enter the IP
address of the WINS server via DHCP. If you have not enabled
'WINS via DHCP,' you can enter the IP address of the WINS
server manually.
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2.5

Restart and Parameter Reset

By means of the 'Actions' selection bar on the left of the screen,
you can call pages by means of which you can restart the print
server or reset the parameters.
The following topics will be described:
Restarting the Print Server
Resetting the Print Server Parameters

2.5.1. Restarting the Print Server

You can use the 'Restart' page for the manual restart of the print
server.
Procedure

Proceed as follows:
1. Click 'Restart Print Server.'
The print server will be restarted.

2.5.2. Resetting the Print Server Parameters

You can use the 'Default Settings' page for resetting the print
server parameters.
Procedure

Proceed as follows:
1. Click 'Default Settings.'
The parameters will be reset.

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Technical Data

A.1 Basic Principles

The following topics will be described:
Controls
Pin Assignment of the RJ-45 Connector
Network Specifications

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Controls

A.2 Controls
Different print server controls are available which are described in
the following paragraphs. According to the printer model the
controls are arranged in the following way:

1
2
3
4
5

RJ-45 connector for 100BaseTX and 10BaseT

Green, link LED
Button
Yellow LED receive data and error indicator
Green, ready mode LED
Fig. D-1: Print server controls variant 1

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1
2
3
4
5

Button
Green, ready mode LED
Yellow LED receive data and error indicator
RJ-45 connector for 100BaseTX and 10BaseT
Green, link LED
Fig. D-2: Print server controls variant 2

In this section, the function of the LEDs and the button will be
described. For information concerning the connectors, please read
the "Pin Assignment of the RJ-45 Connector" section on page A-6
if necessary.

A.2.1. Function of the LEDs

The print server has a yellow and a green, ready mode LED. The
ready mode LED signals that the print server is operational. The
yellow LED lights up whether data packets are received or not.
The meaning of these LEDs is described in the following text.
The green, link LED indicates whether a data connection (link)
has been established or not. The link LED is illuminated if a link
exists. In the following text it is not described anymore.

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Meanig of LEDs
LED display

Explanation

State

Both LEDs light

After the print server is turned on both LEDs light up Activation procedure
up for a short time for a short time and then extinguish again. Internal
tests are undertaken and the network connection is
detected while both LEDs are dark.
The yellow LED is The internal tests after print server activation were
lit
carried out successfully. The yellow LED lights up
until the printer recognises the print server.

Activation procedure

The ready mode

LED is blinking

Activation procedure

The internal tests after print server activation and

printer recognition occurred without error. The print
server is now looking for the network configuration,
the print queues and so on.

The yellow LED

An error occurred during the internal tests after print Error during the actiblinks consistently server activation. This can occur if a firmware
vation procedure
update was, for example, canceled. In this case
repeat the firmware update.
The ready modeLED is permanently lit

The print server is operational.

Normal operating
state

The yellow LED is A data package is received.

blinking

Normal operating
state

The yellow LED is A firmware update is executed.

permanently lit
A configuration parameter download is executed.

Print server installation or configuration

The yellow LED is An internal error has occurred. Turn the print server
blinking rhythmi- off and back on. If the error persists, please note the
blink cycle and write to or call the hotline.
cally

Error in the print server

A.2.2. Function of the Button

The button can be used for the following purpose:

Procedure

Resetting the configuration parameters

Proceed as follows:
1. Turn the printer off.

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2. Keep the button pressed.

3. Turn the printer on.
Both LEDs are blinking rapidly.
4. Release the button within five seconds.
Both LEDs are blinking alternatingly.
5. Press the button again.
The parameters are reset and both LEDs blink three times. The
yellow LED then blinks regularly.
6. Turn the printer off and back on.

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A.3 Pin Assignment of the RJ-45 Connector

Do not connect a telephone cable to the RJ-45 connector. RJ-45
connectors may only be connected to SEL V voltages according to
EN60950:1990.

Pin

A-6

Assignment

Input or output

RX+ (Receive)

IN

RX- (Receive)

IN

TX+ (Transmit)

OUT

TX- (Transmit)

OUT

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A.4 Network Specifications

Select your network from the following list:
10BaseT Ethernet Networks
100BaseTX Ethernet Networks

A.4.1. 10BaseT Ethernet Networks

For the cabling of the 10BaseT network of the print server, all
ISO/IEC8802-3 standard apply. The most important data is listed
in the following table:
Data
Max. cable lenght

Values
100 m

Cable type

S/UTP Typ "category 5"

Impedance

100 Ohm

Connector type

RJ-45

In 10BaseT networks, a shielded twisted-pair cable of the category

5 should be used for print server cabling. This guarantees proper
EMC behaviour (electromagnetic compatibility).

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A.4.2. 100BaseTX Ethernet Networks

For the cabling of the 100BaseTX network of the print server, all
specifications of the ISO/IEC 8802-3u standard apply. The most
important data is listed in the following table:
Data

Values

Max. cable lenght

100 m

Cable type

S/UTP Typ "category 5"

Impedance

100 Ohm

Connector type

RJ-45

In 100BaseTX networks, a shielded, twisted-pair cable of the

category 5 should be used for print server cabling. This guarantees
proper EMC behavior (electromagnetic compatibility).

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