IBM Network Color Printer Service manual

IBM Network Color Printer
Administrator’s Guide
S544-5364-01

Second Edition (June 1996)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Communications Statements for Class B Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Organization and Contents of This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Related Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xii
Chapter 1. Introducing Your IBM Network Color Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
The 16-MB Printer Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
The 32- and 48-MB Printer Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
The IBM Network Color Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Chapter 2. Configuring Your Novell Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Overview of Novell Network Configuration (Ethernet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Configuring Your Novell NetWare Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Chapter 3. Configuring Your Windows NT Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Overview of Windows NT Network Configuration (Ethernet) . . . . . . . . 3–2
Configuring Your Windows NT Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Chapter 4. Configuring Your Macintosh Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Configuring Your Macintosh for Sharing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

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Chapter 5. Configuring Your AIX Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Overview of AIX Network Configuration (Ethernet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
Chapter 6. Configuring the IBM Network Color Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Printing a Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Accessing and Reviewing the Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Choosing Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9
Choosing Queue Setup Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–12
Choosing Job Log Setup Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–15
Clearing the Job Log and Printer Queues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–16
Choosing System Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17
Choosing Network Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–18
Exiting the Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–24
Appendix A. Assembling a Software Package for Your Customers . . . . . . . Appendix A–1
Appendix B. Upgrading the Printer System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix B–1
Upgrading Microcode over Ethernet or Parallel ConnectionsAppendix B–2
Upgrading Microcode using an External SCSI II CD-ROM DriveAppendix B–7
Acronyms and Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X–1
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X–3
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X–15

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1996 Notices v
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not intended to state or imply that only IBM’s product, program, or service
may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that
does not infringe any of IBM’s intellectual property rights may be used
instead of the IBM product. Evaluation and verification of operation in
conjunction with other products, except those expressly designated by IBM,
is the user’s responsibility.
Any performance data contained in this document was obtained in a
controlled environment based on the use of specific data. The results that
may be obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly.
Users of this document should verify the applicable data in their specific
environment. Therefore, such data does not constitute a performance
guarantee or warranty.
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Adobe Persuasion Adobe Systems, Inc.
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Systems, Inc.
Adobe Separator Adobe Systems, Inc.
Adobe Type Manager Adobe Systems, Inc.
AppleApple Computer, Inc.
Apple LaserWriter Apple Computer, Inc.
Apple logo Apple Computer, Inc.
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AgfaAgfa Division, Miles, Inc.
AXISAXIS Communication, Inc.
CorelDRAW Corel Corporation
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) Altsys Corporation
Ethernet Xerox Corporation
EtherTalkApplice Computer, Inc.
Excel Microsoft Corporation
Fiery Electronics for Imaging, Inc.
Fiery Driven Electronics for Imaging, Inc.
Fiery XJ Electronics for Imaging, Inc.
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IPX (Internetwork Packet
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Macromedia Freehand Altsys Corporation
MicrosoftMicrosoft Corporation
Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Word Microsoft Corporation
MS-DOS Microsoft Corporation
NetWareNovell Inc.
NovellNovell Inc.
PageMaker Adobe Systems, Inc.
PANTONEPantone, Inc.
PostScript Adobe Systems, Inc.
PowerBook Apple Computer, Inc.
QuarkXPressQuark, Inc.
QuickDraw Apple Computer, Inc.
TrueType Apple Computer, Inc.
UniversLinotype AG and Subsidiaries
UNIXX/Open Company, Ltd.
Windows Microsoft Corporation
WordPerfect WordPerfect Corporation

Notices vii
Communications Statements for Class B Devices
Federal Communication Notices Commission (FCC) Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors (IBM partnumber 68X3949 or its
equivalent for PC parallel) must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables
and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio
or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or
by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or
modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.

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European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Conformity Statement:
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/
EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection
requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the
fitting of non-IBM option cards.
EU Conformity Statement: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
Class B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European standard EN
55022. The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical environments to provide
reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication devices.
German Conformity Statement: Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse B.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement:This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements
of the Canadian Interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le
matèriel brouiller du Canada.
Japanese VCCI Class 2 ITE Statement.

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Safety Notices
There are three levels of safety notices:
DANGER calls attention to a situation that is potentially or extremely
hazardous to people.
CAUTION calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people.
Attention calls attention to the possibility of damage to a program, device,
system, or data. Attention notices are located throughout this publication,
but are not listed here.
Translations of the safety notices used in this library are found in
IBM
Network Color Printer: Safety Information
, G544-5352. This manual is
shipped with the printer and is provided with the maintenance
documentation.
Safety Precautions
Electrical Safety
This printer is inspected and listed by recognized national testing
laboratories, such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) in the U.S.A. and
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) in Canada. Listing of a product by a
national testing laboratory indicates that the product is designed and
manufactured in accordance with national requirements intended to minimize
safety hazards. IBM equipment meets a very high standard of safety in
design and manufacture. Remember, however, that this product operates
under conditions of high electrical potentials and heat generation, both of
which are functionally necessary.
Because the paper and toner used in the printer can burn, you should take
normal precautions to prevent fire. These precautions include common-
sense measures, such as keeping potentially combustible materials (for
example, curtains and chemicals) away from the printer, providing adequate
ventilation and cooling, limiting unattended operation, and having trained
personnel available and assigned to the printer.
Laser Safety
This printer complies with the performance standards set the by U.S. Food
and Drug Administration for a Class 1 Laser Product. This means that the
printer belongs to a class of laser products that does not produce hazardous
laser radiation in a customer access area. This classification was
accomplished by providing the necessary protective housing and scanning
safeguards to ensure that laser radiation is inaccessible or within Class 1
limits.
There are various tool-operated machine covers that should be moved,
removed, or replaced only by trained service personnel. There are no
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No operator maintenance is required to keep the product in compliance as a
Class 1 Laser Product. No adjustments that affect laser operation or power
are accessible to the operator.
Note: See IBM Network Color Printer: Safety Information for national
language translations regarding laser safety.
Disposal of Materials
This printer may contain materials, either as components or supplies that are
regulated by government agencies for disposal. Dispose of all such items in
accordance with your governmental agencies’ regulations.
CAUTION:CAUTION:CAUTION:
This printer may contain materials, either components or consumable
supplies, that are regulated for disposal. Dispose of all items in accordance
with local regulations.

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Preface
This publication describes how to install printer drivers and end-user
software and how to print using the IBM Network Color Printer.
Audience
This publication is intended for an administrator who configures network
servers and the IBM Network Color Printer.
Organization and Contents of This Guide
This publication describes how to install the printer on TCP/IP, IPX (Novell),
Windows NT and Macintosh networks. For general information on using your
computer, your application software, or your network, see the manuals that
accompany those products.
Chapter 1, “Introducing Your IBM Network Color Printer” introduces the IBM
Network Color Printer, the different configuration versions supported, and the
performance and functionality of each printer configuration version.
Chapter 2, “Configuring Your Novell Network” guides you through the steps
for configuring a Novell NetWare network. This includes instructions for
configuring the NetWare server and an overview of NetWare-specific printer
configuration.
Chapter 3, “Configuring Your Windows NT Network” guides you through the
steps for configuring a Windows NT network. This includes instructions for
configuring the NT server and an overview of NT-specific printer
configuration.
Chapter 4, “Configuring Your Macintosh Network” guides you through the
steps for using a Macintosh computer to share the
Customer CD-ROM with
other Macintosh users on the network.
Chapter 5, “Configuring Your AIX Network” guides you through the steps for
configuring an AIX network. This includes general guidelines for configuring
the AIX server and an overview of TCP/IP-specific printer configuration.
Chapter 6, “Configuring the IBM Network Color Printer”
guides you through
the steps for configuring the printer. This includes the specific implications of
each printer setting for each client and server operating system that will
communicate with the printer. This also includes information on the other
printer settings, such as those for the job log and the Printed queue.
Appendix A, “Assembling a Software Package for Your Customers” provides
instructions for putting together software packages of Network Color Printer
driver files and PPD files for customers who regularly bring print jobs to your
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Appendix B, “Upgrading the Printer System Software” contains instructions
for upgrading your IBM Network Color Printer microcode. Instructions are
included for upgrading over a network, over a parallel attachment, or
physically at the printer.
This publication also contains a glossary, a list of abbreviations, and an
index.
Related Publications
The following publications are included with this printer:
•
IBM Network Color Printer: Installation and Relocation Guide , G544-5362
•
IBM Network Color Printer: Operator’s Guide , S544-5361
•
IBM Network Color Printer: User’s Guide , S544-5363
•
IBM Network Color Printer: Administrator’s Guide , S544-5364
•
IBM Network Color Printer: Safety Information , G544-5352
Note: The above publications are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader format
on the CD-ROM shipped with this printer. You can view these
publications or print them using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Instructions
for installing Acrobat reader and the documentation are in the
User’s
Guide
and in the README file.
If you wish to purchase additional copies of the publications, please contact
your dealer representative or your IBM Marketing Representative.

Copyright IBM Corp. 1996 Chapter 1. Introducing Your IBM Network Color Printer 1–1
Chapter 1. Introducing Your IBM Network Color Printer
Congratulations on purchasing your new IBM Network Color Printer. The
Network Color Printer is a color laser printer with a number of advanced
features. It can produce single-sided monochrome prints at a rate of up to
12 pages per minute (ppm) and full-color prints at a rate of 3 ppm. The
printer has a cyan-magenta-yellow-black (CMYK) full-color laser engine
that prints 16 gray levels per color. It prints PostScript jobs in Windows,
Macintosh, and UNIX environments.
The IBM Network Color Printer comes in three memory configurations:
• The 16-megabyte (MB) configuration provides advanced network
connectivity and high quality color laser printing. This is the default
configuration.
• The 32-MB configuration provides on-printer queueing and spooling,
expanded network connectivity, and faster printing.
• The 48-MB configuration provides all of the functionality described
above, as well as increased printing speed and higher print quality on
especially complex color print jobs.
Each of the three printer configurations provides a high level of print
quality. However, these configuration options allow you to balance cost,
performance, and printer features in a way that is right for your
organization.
The 16-MB Printer Configuration
The 16-MB configuration provides high quality color printing at a very
competitive price and is a good choice for home office and other small-
scale business applications.
Performance The 16-MB configuration is best suited for print jobs where the color areas
are predominantly presentation graphics and color text. These types of
jobs will print at 3 ppm with the highest quality. As applications include
more images, they may print at less than 3 ppm. They will still print with
very high quality.
Features The 16-MB configuration offers several features for high-quality printing:
Network Connectivity: The 16-MB configuration provides network
connectivity. It can receive jobs at the same time from TCP/IP users,
Novell NetWare servers, Windows NT servers and workstations, and
Macintosh and other AppleTalk users.

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Rendering Styles: The 16-MB configuration enables you to choose between
four rendering styles. They are:
•Photographic style - used for bitmap images
•Presentation style - used for presentations
•Monitor style - used to emulate monitor screen appearance
•Solid Color style - used for spot-color graphics, such as logos
The 32- and 48-MB Printer Configurations
The 32- and 48-MB configurations provide high-speed, high-quality color
printing. They provide sophisticated print server functionality, including on-
printer queueing, spooling, and job storage. They also provide easy-to-use
client software for managing stored jobs. Both configurations are capable of
handling a heavy load of graphics-intensive jobs.
Queueing, Spooling, Job Storage, and Security
In the 32- and 48-MB configurations, the Network Color Printer behaves like
a print server in that it provides server-like job storage and management
functionality. It provides this functionality through the Print queue, Printed
queue, Hold queue, and Direct queue. Each queue can be enabled and
configured according to your system needs.
The Print Queue
The Print queue is a job storage, queueing, and spooling area. When you
submit a job to the print queue, the printer receives the job and stores it on
the printer’s hard disk. This frees your workstation, PC, or Macintosh to do
other things rather than remaining busy with the job.
Jobs in the Print queue print in the order in which the printer receives them.
When jobs are in the Print queue, you can use the Spooler utility to move
them to the Hold queue or to discard them. After printing, jobs in the Print
queue move automatically to the Printed queue if it is enabled at the printer.
The Printed Queue
When a job from the Print queue finishes printing, the job moves into the
Printed queue for temporary storage. (If the Printed queue is not enabled at
the printer, jobs that have been printed are discarded from the printer’s hard
disk.) After a job is in the Printed queue, you can use the Spooler utility to
move it into the Print queue or Hold queue or to discard it from the printer’s
hard disk.
The size of the Printed queue is determined by a setting configured at the
printer that limits the number of jobs kept from 1 to 99. (The default is 10).
Configuring the Printed queue sets the maximum number of jobs that the
Printed queue can keep at any one time. When the Printed queue is full, the
oldest job is discarded.

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The Hold Queue
The Hold queue is a job storage area. When you submit a job to the Hold
queue, the printer receives the job and stores the job on the printer’s hard
disk. Jobs in the Hold queue do not print or clear from the printer until
someone uses the Spooler utility to move them to the Print queue or to
discard them from the printer’s hard disk.
The Direct Queue
The Direct queue provides a direct connection to the Network Color Printer,
bypassing the printer’s hard disk. When you submit a job to the Direct queue,
the printer accepts the job when it is ready to print the job. The Direct queue
does not store jobs on the printer’s hard disk and so does not provide job
spooling. This provides a measure of security for sensitive documents, such
as personnel or payroll documents.
Jobs submitted to the Direct queue stay on the submitting server,
workstation, PC, or Macintosh and keep it busy spooling the job until the
printer is between Print queue jobs. Then the printer pauses the Print queue
to process one Direct queue job.
Note: Printing to the Direct queue can take a long time if the job the printer is
currently processing takes a long time or if many jobs are going to the
Direct queue.
Performance The 32-MB printer configuration is best suited for print jobs with
medium-to-large sized color image areas. Medium image areas cover less
than one-fourth of a page; large image areas cover one-fourth to one-half of
a page.
With the 32-MB printer configuration, most print jobs with medium-sized
image areas will print at 3 ppm. Some print jobs with large image areas may
print at less than 3 ppm, but all will print with the highest quality.
The 48-MB printer configuration is best for print jobs with large-sized to
full-page sized image areas. With the 48-MB configuration, most print jobs
will print at 3 ppm, and all will print with the highest quality.

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The IBM Network Color Printer Utilities
Three utilities are provided with the IBM Network Color Printer. This section
provides an overview of each one.
IBM Color Downloader
The IBM Color Downloader utility provides the ability to print PostScript and
Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) files directly to your Network Color Printer
without your having to use the application with which the files were created. If
you have the printer administrator password, the Downloader utility also
allows you to download PostScript fonts to the printer’s hard disk and to
delete PostScript fonts from the hard disk. Only fonts that are not part of the
permanently installed set can be deleted.
The Downloader utility is supported for all three of the Network Color Printer
configurations. It runs on the Windows NT, Windows 95, and Macintosh
operating systems. It is shipped with the printer on diskettes and on the
Customer CD-ROM .
IBM Color Spooler
The IBM Color Spooler utility is designed for managing print jobs on the
printer’s hard disk. It enables you to look at the order of print jobs in the Print
queue, change job-option settings, delete jobs, and move jobs between the
printer queues (except the Direct queue). Using the Spooler utility you can
also access the Job Log. This is a record of the jobs that have been printed.
Using the Spooler utility you can view the Job Log, print it, and save it to a
file.
The Spooler utility is supported for the 32- and 48-MB Network Color Printer
configurations. It runs on the Windows NT, Windows 95, and Macintosh
operating systems. It is shipped with the printer on diskettes and on the
Customer CD-ROM .
IBM Color Calibrator
The IBM Color Calibrator utility provides a function for calibrating your IBM
Network Color Printer. This enables you to keep your printer’s colors at a
consistent performance level across time.
The Calibrator utility is supported for all thee of the Network Color Printer
configurations. It runs on the Macintosh operating system only. It is shipped
with the printer on diskettes and on the
Customer CD-ROM .

Copyright IBM Corp. 1996 Chapter 2. Configuring Your Novell Network 2–1
Chapter 2. Configuring Your Novell Network
This chapter explains how to integrate the the IBM Network Color Printer
into your Novell NetWare network environment. Read this chapter if your
network uses a NetWare server to provide print services to workstations,
PCs, and Macintoshes on a network.
If your NetWare server does not provide print services, go straight to
“Configuring the IBM Network Color Printer” on page 6–1 to configure the
printer, and then see the
IBM Network Color Printer: User’s Guide for
instructions on configuring the end-user computers.
System Requirements
This section discusses the requirements for integrating the IBM Network
Color Printer into your Novell NetWare network. To make this integration
successfully, you must have one of the following configurations:
• An Ethernet network and a Novell NetWare file server using a frame type
of Ethernet_802.2, Ethernet_802.3, or Ethernet II.
The printer has built-in Ethernet support, so if this is your network
environment, continue to “Overview of Novell Network Configuration
(Ethernet)” on page 2–3.
• A token-ring network and a Novell NetWare server that provides print
services to users of the network. If this is your network environment, you
need a mechanism for attaching the printer to your token-ring network
through the printer’s parallel port. There are two methods for
accomplishing this: using a protocol adapter and directly attaching your
NetWare Server to the Printer Parallel Port.
Using a Protocol Adapter
Protocol adapters are available from retail sources of PCs and network
equipment. To use a protocol adapter, follow these steps:
1. Attach the protocol adapter to the printer’s parallel port and to your
token-ring network.
Notes:.
1. With this configuration, the Spooler and Downloader utilities
cannot communicate with the printer.
2. Performance using a network protocol adapter may not match
performance using the Ethernet attachment.
2. See “Configuring the IBM Network Color Printer” on page 6–1 and use
the information there to enable the printer’s parallel port and connect it
to one of the printer’s internal queues. The Print queue is the
recommended choice.
3. Configure the protocol adapter. For instructions, see the
documentation that came with the adapter. After the protocol adapter
is configured and attached, it becomes visible as a token-ring-attached

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printer on the network.
4. See the documentation that came with NetWare for instructions on
creatingaprintserver and Print queue with which to provide print services
to a token-ring-attached network printer.
5. Have each end user install the PostScript Level 2 Printer Driver on his or
her client PC, workstation, or Macintosh. Instructions are in the
User’s
Guide
. The User’s Guide also contains instructions for installing the
utilities; however, users on a token-ring network should not do so,
because the utilities are not supported over the parallel port.
You have completed the protocol adapter attachment procedure. The
remainder of this section does not apply to you, so skip to “Configuring the
IBM Network Color Printer” on page 6–1.
Directly Attach Your NetWare Server to the Printer Parallel Port
To do so, follow these steps:
1. Use a parallel cable to attach the printer to the server. To assure FCC
compliance, use IBM part number 68x3949. Other parallel cables,
although they may work, may not comply with FCC regulations.
Note: With this configuration, the Spooler and Downloader utilities
cannot communicate with the printer.
2. See “Configuring the IBM Network Color Printer” on page 6–1and use the
information there to enable the printer’s parallel port and connect it to one
of the printer’s internal queues. The Print queue is the recommended
choice,because it allows you to redirect the job to a differentprinter at any
time until the job is printed.
3. See the documentation that came with NetWare for instructions on
creatinga print serverand print queue with which to provide print services
to a parallel-attached printer.
4. Have each end user install the PostScript Level 2 Printer Driver on his or
her client PC, workstation, or Macintosh. Instructions are in the
User’s
Guide
. The User’s Guide also contains instructions for installing the
utilities; however, users on a token-ring network should not do so,
because the parallel port does not support the utilities.
You have completed the steps for parallel attachment. The rest of the
information in this chapter does not apply to you. Skip to “Configuring the
IBM Network Color Printer” on page 6–1.

Chapter 2. Configuring Your Novell Network 2–3
Overview of Novell Network Configuration (Ethernet)
Configuring a Novell network includes configuring the Novell server to work
with the printer, configuring the printer to work with the Novell server, and
configuring the client PCs, workstations, and Macintoshes to use the printer.
General Configuration Tasks
The general configuration tasks you will perform to make the printer an
effective part of your network printing environment are as follows:
1. Configure the server first, setting the bindery context if necessary and
creating print servers and print queues to support the printer.
For instructions on configuring the server, see “Configuring Your Novell
NetWare Server” on page 2–3.
2. After you have configured the server, configure the printer. When you
configure the printer, enable the Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX)
communication protocol. Then connect the printer to the print server that
you created on the NetWare server.
For instructions on configuring the printer, see “Configuring the IBM
Network Color Printer” on page 6–1.
3. After you have configured the server and the printer, have your end users
install the printer driver and color reference pages. If some end users will
submit jobs directly to the printer rather than through the NetWare server,
those end users will also want to install the Downloader and Spooler
utilities. The Downloader provides batch printing capabilities, and the
Spooler allows users to manage their jobs that are stored in the Print,
Hold, or Printed queues.
The IBM Network Color Printer diskettes and Customer CD-ROM contain the
print drivers, printer description files, and utilities. For instructions on
installing software from the
Customer CD-ROM or diskettes, see the User’s
Guide
.
Configuring Your Novell NetWare Server
A Novell NetWare server is typically a dedicated PC that is configured to
control client access to shared resources. In addition to other services,
NetWare servers use the IPX communication protocol to provide spooling,
queue management, and print services to clients. These clients can include
Windows, AIX, and Macintosh clients, among others.
This section discusses how to:
• Check the frame type that your NetWare file server uses
• Set the bindery context if you run NetWare 4.x
• Create a print server and print queues to connect to the printer.

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Checking the Frame Type
The frame type is the format of the communications packet that the NetWare
file server uses. When the file server loads its network drivers, a setup file
specifies the frame type. The printer supports frame types of Ethernet_802.2,
Ethernet_802.3, and Ethernet II. To configure the printer, you will need to
know the frame type that your server uses. For instructions on how to find out
what frame type your NetWare server uses, see the documentation that
came with NetWare.
Setting the Bindery Context
The printer supports NetWare versions 3.11 and 3.12 and version 4.x in
bindery emulation mode. If your NetWare server is 4.x, set the bindery
context (see the procedure below). If your NetWare server is 3.1.x, see “To
create print servers and print queues” on page 2–6.
The procedure below provides an overview of the steps used to set the
bindery context. Complete instructions are in the Novell NetWare
documentation.
Note: If your server is using NetWare 3.11 or 3.12, skip this section and see
“To create print servers and print queues” on page 2–6.
To set the NetWare 4.x Bindery Context:
1. Determine the Directory Services path to the container in which you will
create the print servers and print queues for the printer. The container
defines the bindery context for your network structure.
2. Enter these commands:
Load install
Maintenance/Selective Install
NCF File Options
Edit AUTOEXEC.NCF
3. In the AUTOEXEC.NCF file, add this line:
set bindery context =
your bindery context
where
your bindery context is the correct bindery context for your
server.
4. Activate the new bindery context using one of these two methods:
• If you can reboot the NetWare server, do so. It loads the set
command automatically.
• If you do not wish to reboot the NetWare server, type the set
command at the server’s prompt. Use the same command you
entered in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.
You are ready to set up the new print server and new print queue. See the
following section, “Creating a Print Server and Print Queues” for details.