Brother NC-series User manual

Brother Multi-Protocol Print Server
NC-series
USER’S GUIDE

Trademarks
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Company.
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Computer, Inc.
IBM, LAN Server, and AIX are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
LAN Manager, Windows, and MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VINES is a trademark of Banyan Systems Inc.
NC-2010h, NC-2010p, NC-2100h and BRAdmin are trademarks of Brother
Industries.,Ltd.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this user’s guide are registered
trademarks or trademarks of respective companies.
Compilation and Publication
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled
and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to
change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications
and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages
(including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including
but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
©1997, 1998 Brother Industries Ltd.
Shipment of the print server
If for any reason you must ship your print server, carefully package the print server to
avoid any damage during transit. It is recommended that you save and use the original
packaging. The print server should also be adequately insured with the carrier.
WARNING
When shipping the print server, put it into the unti-static bag to avoid a damage.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1
NOVELL NETWARE CONFIGURATION 1-1
General Information 1-1
Creating a Print Queue Using BRAdmin or BRAdmin32 1-2
Installing the BRAdmin software 1-2
Configuring the Brother Print Server (Queue Server Mode in Bindery emulation mode)
1-3
Configuring the Brother Print Server (Queue Server Mode in NDS mode) using
BRAdmin32 1-4
Configuring the Brother Print Server (Queue Server Mode in NDS mode) using Novell
NWADMIN and BRAdmin/BRAdmin32 1-5
Configuring the Brother Print Server (Remote Server Mode in NDS mode) using
Novell NWAdmin and BRAdmin/BRAdmin32 1-7
Configuring the Brother Print Server (Queue Server Mode in Bindery emulation mode)
using PCONSOLE and BRCONFIG 1-8
Configuring the Brother Print Server (Queue Server Mode in NDS mode) using
PCONSOLE and BRCONFIG 1-10
Configuring the Brother Print Server (Remote Printer Mode using PCONSOLE and
BRCONFIG 1-13
The following steps apply to configuring a remote printer with NDS support on
NetWare 4.1x systems: 1-13
The following steps apply to configuring a remote printer on NetWare 3.xx
systems: 1-14
Assigning the Remote printer name and number using BRAdmin/BRAdmin32 1-15
Assigning the Remote printer name and number using BRCONFIG 1-15
Testing the Print Queue 1-16
CHAPTER 2
UNIX NETWORK CONFIGURATION (TCP/IP) 2-1
TCP/IP 2-1
TCP/IP UNIX Host Configuration 2-1
HP/UX Configuration 2-4
IBM RS/6000 AIX Configuration 2-4
Sun Solaris 2.x Configuration 2-5

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SCO UNIX Configuration 2-5
Other Non-Standard Configurations 2-6
IP Address Configuration 2-7
Using the printer front panel to allocate an IP address (printers with LCD panels only)
2-8
Changing the IP Address using the BRAdmin32 application 2-8
Using DHCP to Configure the IP address 2-10
Using arp to Configure the Print Server IP Address 2-11
Using rarp to Configure the IP Address 2-11
Using BOOTP to Configure the IP Address 2-12
Configuring the IP Address with NCP or BRCONFIG 2-13
Before attempting to print 2-15
IP Security 2-16
Raw TCP ports 2-16
CHAPTER 3
WINDOWS NT AND LAN SERVER NETWORK CONFIGURATION
(TCP/IP) 3-1
Windows NT(TCP/IP) Configuration 3-1
Configuring an IP address for the Print Server 3-3
Changing the IP Address using the BRAdmin32 application 3-3
Changing the IP Address using the ARP command 3-5
Windows NT Print Queue Configuration 3-6
Windows NT 4.0 Print Queue Configuration (Printer Driver already installed) 3-6
Windows NT 4.0 Print Queue Configuration (Printer Driver not installed) 3-7
Windows NT 3.5x Print Queue Configuration 3-8
LAN Server / Warp Server Configuration 3-10
Server Configuration 3-10
Programming an IP address for the printer 3-10
Configuration Server 3-12
CHAPTER 4
WINDOWS 95/98 PEER-TO-PEER CONFIGURATION 4-1
LPR method 4-1
Changing the IP Address using the BRAdmin32 application 4-1
Installing the Brother Network Direct Print Software 4-3
Associating to the printer 4-4
Adding a Second Network Direct Print Port 4-5
HP’s JetAdmin compatible method 4-6

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CHAPTER 5
NetBIOS CONFIGURATION (NetBEUI/TCP/IP) 5-1
Introduction 5-1
Print Server Configuration 5-2
Changing the domain name using TELNET or BRCONFIG 5-3
NetBIOS Port Monitor for Windows 95/98, NT4.0 5-4
Installing the Brother Peer to Peer Print Software (NetBIOS) 5-4
Associating to the printer 5-5
Adding a second Network Direct Print Port 5-7
LAN Server/Warp Server Configuration 5-8
Server Configuration 5-8
Workstation Configuration 5-8
CHAPTER 6
APPLETALK NETWORK CONFIGURATION 6-1
AppleTalk 6-1
Macintosh Configuration 6-2
Operation 6-2
How to Select the Print Server 6-2
Printing Binary Graphics 6-3
Changing the Configuration 6-4
CHAPTER 7
WINDOWS NT (DLC/LLC) CONFIGURATION 7-1
Configuring DLC on Windows NT 7-1
Windows NT 4.0 Printer Setup 7-2
Windows NT 3.5x Printer Setup 7-3
Configuring DLC on Other Systems 7-4

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CHAPTER 8
LAT NETWORK CONFIGURATION 8-1
LAT Concepts 8-1
VMS LAT Host Configuration 8-1
Eliminating Blank Pages 8-4
PATHWORKS for DOS Configuration 8-4
PATHWORKS for Windows 95/98/NT4.0 8-5
PATHWORKS for Macintosh Configuration 8-6
DECprint Supervisor Configuration Notes 8-6
ULTRIX Configuration 8-7
Installation on Other Host Computers 8-9
Changing the Configuration 8-9
CHAPTER 9
BANYAN VINES NETWORK CONFIGURATION 9-1
Necessary items to use an Brother print server on a VINES network 9-1
A. File Server User Console 9-1
B. File Server Queue Configuration 9-3
C. Print Server Configuration Using BRAdmin 9-5
D. Print Server Configuration Using the Print Server Console 9-6
E. Testing the print queue 9-7

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CHAPTER 10
WEB FUNCTION 10-1
Overview 10-1
How to connect to your printer using a Browser 10-1
Web Function Page 10-2
Log Management Function 10-4
Overview 10-4
How to use this function 10-5
CHAPTER 11
BROTHER INTERNET PRINT (BIP) 11-1
BIP Remote Internet Printing Installation 11-1
General Information 11-1
What this Chapter Covers 11-2
Installing the BIP Software on a Windows 95/98/NT4.0 11-2
Adding a Second Brother Internet Port 11-5
Configuring the Remote Print Server 11-5
Print Server Configuration Checklist 11-5
Using BRAdmin or BRAdmin32 to Configure the Print Server 11-6
Using a Web Browser to Configure the Print Server 11-7
Using the Console to Configure the Print Server 11-7
CHAPTER 12
TROUBLESHOOTING 12-1
Overview 12-1
Installation problems 12-1
Intermittent Problems 12-4

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Novell NetWare Troubleshooting 12-5
TCP/IP Troubleshooting 12-6
Windows NT/LAN Server Troubleshooting 12-7
Brother Peer to Peer Print (LPR) Troubleshooting 12-8
Windows 95/98 (or later) Peer-to-Peer Troubleshooting 12-8
AppleTalk Troubleshooting 12-8
DLC/LLC Troubleshooting 12-9
LAT Troubleshooting 12-10
Banyan VINES Troubleshooting 12-12
Internet Print Troubleshooting 12-12
Web Browser Troubleshooting 12-13
APPENDIX
Appendix A
Command Summary A-1
General Commands A-1
General Server Commands A-3
LAT Commands A-6
TCP/IP Commands A-6
NetWare Commands A-7
AppleTalk Commands A-8
Banyan VINES Commands A-8
NetBIOS/NetBEUI Commands A-9
Internet Print Commands A-9
DLC commands A-9
Appendix B
Using Services (lpd-Plus) A-10
Appendix C
Reloading the Print Server Firmware A-13
General A-13
Downloading from BRAdmin32 on the Windows 95/98/NT4 A-13
Downloading from a UNIX Host Computer using TFTP A-16
Downloading from a UNIX Host Computer using BOOTP A-17
Downloading from a NetWare Server A-18
Downloading from a DEC VMS Host Computer A-19
Downloading from a VINES Server A-20
Obtaining Firmware Updates A-20

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS
Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice
(For U.S.A. only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries,
Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada only)
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003
du Canada.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)
We, Brother International Europe Ltd.,
Brother House 1 Tame Street, Guide Bridge,
Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JE, UK.
declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative
documents:
Safety: EN 60950,
EMC: EN 55022 Class A, EN 50082-1
following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by
91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC).
Issued by:
Brother International Europe Ltd.
European Technical Services Division
EMC Notice
Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.