Gestetner 1045 Installation and maintenance instructions

Network Printing Guide
Operating Instructions
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Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future
reference.
For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.

Introduction
To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instruc-
tions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information in the Copy Reference before using this machine. It contains im-
portant information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
Important
Parts of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable
for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or operating
the machine.
Software Version Conventions Used in this Manual
• NetWare 3.x means NetWare 3.12 and 3.2.
• NetWare 4.x means NetWare 4.1, 4.11 and IntranetWare.
Trademarks
Apple, AppleTalk, EtherTalk, LaserWriter, Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Netscape and Netscape Navigator are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corpora-
tion.
Novell, NetWare and NDS are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.
PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated.
Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
SunOS is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their
respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights in those marks.
Note
The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows:
•Microsoft
®Windows®95 operating system
•Microsoft
®Windows®98 operating system
•Microsoft
®Windows®Millennium Edition
•Microsoft
®Windows®2000 Professional
•Microsoft
®Windows®2000 Server
•Microsoft
®Windows NT®Server operating system Version 4.0
•Microsoft
®Windows NT®Workstation operating system Version 4.0

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Manuals for This Machine
The following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance of
this machine.
To enhance safe and efficient operation of this machine, all users should read
and follow the instructions carefully.
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❖Copy Reference
Describes the procedures and functions for using this machine as a copier.
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❖System Settings
Describes the system settings of this machine.
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❖Printer Unit Type 1045 Printer Reference 1
Describes the system settings, procedures and functions for using this ma-
chine as a printer.
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❖Printer Unit Type 1045 Printer Reference 2
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about using
this machine as a printer. This manual is included as a PDF file on the CD-
ROM labeled “Operating Instructions for Printer”.
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❖Network Printing Guide Operating Instructions
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting
up and using the printer under the network environment. We recommend
this manual as your first choice to read, and it is included as a PDF file on the
CD-ROM labeled “Operating Instructions for Printer” (this manual).
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❖PostScript 3 Unit Type 1045 Operating Instructions Supplement
Describes the menus and features you can set using the PostScript 3 printer
driver. This manual is provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Oper-
ating Instructions for Printer”.
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❖UNIX Supplement
Provides information about setting up and using the printer in a UNIX envi-
ronment. This manual is included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Op-
erating Instructions for Printer”.

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How to Read This Manual
Symbols
In this manual, the following symbols are used:
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WARNING:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
R
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
* The statements above are notes for your safety.
Important
If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be
damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.
Preparation
This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before op-
erating.
Note
This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misop-
eration.
Limitation
This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together,
or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
Reference
This symbol indicates a reference.
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Keys that appear on the machine's panel display.
Keys and buttons that appear on the computer's display.
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Keys built into the machine's control panel.
Keys on the computer's keyboard.

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Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions on configuring the machine as a net-
work printer. Read the section appropriate to your network environment on
how to configure the machine correctly.
Important
❒The procedures written in this manual assume that you are a network admin-
istrator. If you are not, be sure to consult your network administrator before
configuration.
Reference
For more information about installing the Network Interface Board and ca-
bling, see the Printer Unit Type 1045 Printer Reference 1 that came with the
printer option or printer/scanner option of this machine.
For more information about configuring the Network Interface Board with
the control panel, see the System Settings that came with the printer option or
printer/scanner option of this machine.
NetWare (Server)
Windows NT (Server)
Windows 2000,
Windows 95/98/Me
Macintosh
NetWare
(Client)
Windows NT
Windows 2000
UNIX

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❖Features
•Support for 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T
•The Network Interface Board is compatible with NetWare (IPX/SPX,
TCP/IP), Windows NT 4.0 (TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPP *1 ), Windows 2000
(TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPP *1 ), Windows 95/98/Me (TCP/IP, NetBEUI,
IPP *1 ), UNIX (TCP/IP) and Macintosh (AppleTalk) protocols. This al-
lows you to use the machine in a network that uses different protocols
and operating systems.
•A computer used as a dedicated print server is not required because the
Network Interface Board can be configured as a NetWare print server.
•The Network Interface Board can connect the machine to the network
without requiring its own power supply because the Network Interface
Board is installed inside the machine.
*1 IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a protocol for printing via the Internet.

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Setting Up the Machine on a Network
Windows 95/98/Me
For setting up the machine as a network printer in a Windows 95/98/Me envi-
ronment, see P.1 “Windows 95/98/Me Configuration”. There are two methods for
using the machine as a network printer.
Windows 2000 or
Windows NT Server
(or Workstation)
Print Server
Windows 95/98/Me
TCP/IP
NetBEUI
IPP
Windows 95/98/Me
❖Printing Without a Print Server ❖Printing With a Windows 2000 or
Windows NT Print Server

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Windows 2000
For setting up the machine as a network printer in a Windows 2000 environ-
ment, see P.13 “Windows 2000 Configuration”. There are two methods for using
the machine as a network printer.
Windows 2000
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 or
Windows NT Server
(or Workstation)
Print Server
❖Printing Without a Print Server ❖Printing With a Windows 2000 or
Windows NT Print Server
TCP/IP
NetBEUI
IPP
LPR

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Windows NT 4.0
For setting up the machine as a network printer in a Windows NT 4.0 environ-
ment, see P.27 “Windows NT 4.0 Configuration”. There are two methods for using
the machine as a network printer.
NetWare
For setting up the machine as a network printer in a NetWare environment, see
P.41 “NetWare Configuration”. The Network Interface Board allows you to use
the machine as either a print server or a remote printer.
For more information about setting up the clients, see the following pages.
•Windows 95/98/Me ⇒P.61 “Windows 95/98/Me”
•Windows 2000 ⇒P.62 “Windows 2000”
•Windows NT 4.0 ⇒P.63 “Windows NT 4.0”
Windows NT 4.0
Windows NT 4.0
TCP/IP
NetBEUI
IPP
LPR
Windows 2000 or
Windows NT Server
(or Workstation)
Print Server
❖Printing Without a Print Server ❖Printing With a Windows 2000 or
Windows NT Print Server

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Configuring the machine as a print server
A dedicated NetWare print server is not required because the machine can be
configured as a print server.
The actual procedures for configuring the machine depend on the NetWare ver-
sion.
•NetWare 3.x ⇒P.46 “Setting Up as a Print Server”
•NetWare 4.x, 5 ⇒P.53 “Setting Up as a Print Server”
Configuring the machine as a remote printer
If a dedicated NetWare print server is being used, the machine should be config-
ured as a remote printer.
The actual procedures for configuring the machine depend on the NetWare ver-
sion.
•NetWare 3.x ⇒P.49 “Setting Up as a Remote Printer”
•NetWare 4.x, 5 ⇒P.57 “Setting Up as a Remote Printer”
NetWare
File Server
Print Server
Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0
NetWare
Print Server
NetWare
File Server
Remote Printer
Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0