Intermec EasyCoder PF2i User manual

EasyLAN
User’s Guide

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Document Change Record
is page records changes to this document. e document was
originally released as version -00.
Version Date Description of Change
-00 5/2003 Original version for Fingerprint v8.00 and IPL v2.00
-01 9/2003 For Fingerprint v8.10 and IPL v2.10
-02 12/2004 For Fingerprint v8.40 and IPL v2.40. Enhanced wireless
security, duplicate IP address handling and DDNS added.
Japan added as regional setting for EasyLAN Wireless.
-03 1/2007 Added information about features that were not previously
documented: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), how to disable
Net1 queuing, and how to close non-printer initiated
TCP connections. Descriptions of the AUTH and ROAM
parameters were also added.

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Contents
Contents
Before You Begin........................................................................... xi
Safety Information.......................................................... xi
Global Services and Support ........................................... xi
Warranty Information ...................................... xi
Web Support.................................................... xi
Telephone Support.......................................... xii
Who Should Read is Manual..................................... xii
Related Documents ...................................................... xiii
1 Introduction...............................................................................1
Features and Functions...................................................................2
Network Connector.........................................................2
Raw TCP.........................................................................2
Alerts...............................................................................2
FTP.................................................................................2
Security ...........................................................................3
Web Server .....................................................................3
What’s on the CD?.........................................................................4
General............................................................................4
Documentation ...............................................................4
Firmware .........................................................................4
Software Utilities .............................................................4
2 Setting Up the Printer in Windows ..........................5
Windows 95, 98, and ME..............................................................6
Prerequisites.....................................................................6
Add a Printer ...................................................................6
Assigning the Printer to a Printer Port..............................8
Windows 2000 and XP................................................................10
Add a Printer Port..........................................................10
Add a Printer .................................................................13
Windows NT 4.0 ........................................................................16
Add TCP/IP Printing Service.........................................16
Add a Printer Port..........................................................19
Add a Printer .................................................................21

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3 Setting Up the Printer in UNIX and Linux .......25
Setting Up the Printer in UNIX...................................................26
Setting Up the Printer in Linux....................................................27
4 Using the EasyLAN Web Browser Interface.....31
Prerequisites.................................................................................32
Web Browser................................................................................32
Configuration ..............................................................................33
Viewing and Changing Printer Settings .........................34
Communication..............................................34
Media..............................................................35
Print Engine (Fingerprint only).......................35
Web Shell (Fingerprint only)...........................37
Alerts...............................................................38
Viewing and Changing Network Settings ......................40
General ...........................................................40
SNMP.............................................................44
DDNS ............................................................45
TCP/IP ...........................................................47
Avalanche........................................................49
Wireless LAN..................................................50
802.1x.............................................................52
Upgrading Firmware ....................................................................54
5 Basic Operations (Fingerprint and IPL)..............57
Using the EasyLAN FTP Server...................................................58
Timeout ........................................................................58
User Access Control ......................................................58
Printing Labels (Fingerprint) .........................................59
Creating a Label File........................................59
Printing a Label File ........................................60
Printing Labels (IPL) .....................................................61
Creating a Label File........................................61
Printing a Label File ........................................62
Configuring the Printer .................................................63
SNMP .........................................................................................63
Password Protection .....................................................................64
Default Settings .............................................................64

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Forgotten Passwords ......................................................64
6 Advanced Configuration ...............................................65
Printer File System (Fingerprint)..................................................66
Device Tree Structure.....................................................66
Devices and Directories .................................................67
Limitations .....................................................68
Accessing the Printer ....................................................................69
Raw TCP.......................................................................69
Connection Settings........................................69
Std I/O and Application (Fingerprint only).....69
TCP Port Number ..........................................69
Connecting .....................................................69
Closing a Connection......................................70
Server..............................................................70
Maximum Connected Clients .........................70
Auto Install .....................................................70
Permissions......................................................70
Anonymous.....................................................70
Password Protected Users ................................71
Timeout ..........................................................71
Client (Fingerprint only).................................71
Configure Printer through Fingerprint .........................................71
prt Section.....................................................................71
alerts Section ................................................................72
lan1 Section...................................................................72
wlan Section ..................................................................75
8021x Section................................................................76
Customization (Fingerprint) ........................................................76
Web Style Guide Files....................................................77
Content of a Web Style Guide File.................................77
Required Environment Variables .....................78
Optional Environment Variables .....................78
x-www-url-Encoding Syntax Rules ..................79
Memory and Storage.......................................79
Creating a Web Style Guide File ....................................80
CGI-Scripts ................................................................................80
Identifying CGI-resources..............................................80

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IPP ...............................................................................80
Application Specific CGI...............................................81
Other Files.....................................................................81
Fingerprint CGI-scripting..............................................81
Fingerprint CGI Commands .........................................82
GETASSOC$ .................................................82
GETASSOCNAME$......................................83
MAKEASSOC................................................83
ON HTTP GOTO.........................................84
RESUME HTTP............................................84
Interrupt .........................................................84
Access to Running Fingerprint Applications ....85
Mail Command ...........................................................................85
SNMP .........................................................................................87
Setting up the Printer for SNMP ...................................87
System Requirements for SNMP ...................................87
Adding Intermec MIBs to NMS Software......................87
Using Odometer Count1...............................................87
Restrict Functionality...................................................................88
Accounts........................................................................88
File System ....................................................................88
Restrictions....................................................................88
Display Current User.....................................................90
Changing User...............................................................90
Changing Passwords ......................................................91
7 Troubleshooting...................................................................93
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Procedures................................94
Verifying Settings...........................................................94
PC Settings....................................................................94
Printer Settings ..............................................................94
Network Card Not Responding ....................................95
Connection to the Network ............................95
Internal Cabling..............................................95
Verifying IP Address ......................................................95
Verifying Subnet Mask...................................................96
Pinging the Printer ........................................................96

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A Glossary .....................................................................................97
B Technical Specifications...............................................103

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Before You Begin

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Before You Begin
Before You Begin
is section provides you with safety information, technical support
information, and sources for additional product information.
Safety Information
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and
cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec
equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be
damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.
is section explains how to identify and understand dangers, warnings,
cautions, and notes that are in this document.
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice,
condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to
avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the
equipment.
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or
contain special instructions for handling a particular condition
or set of circumstances.
Global Services and Support
Warranty Information
To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the
Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Service & Support >
Warranty.
Disclaimer of warranties: e sample code included in this document
is presented for reference only. e code does not necessarily represent
complete, tested programs. e code is provided “as is with all faults.” All
warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Web Support
Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our
current manuals (in PDF). To order printed versions of the Intermec
manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.
Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at

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intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request
technical support for your Intermec product.
Telephone Support
ese services are available from Intermec:
Services Description
In the USA and Canada
call 1-800-755-5505 and
choose this option
Order Intermec
products
Place an order.
Ask about an existing order.
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1 and then choose 2
Order Intermec Media Order printer labels and
ribbons.
1 and then choose 1
Order spare parts Order spare parts. 1 or 2 and then choose 4
Technical Support Talk to technical support about
your Intermec Product.
2 and then choose 2
Service Get a return authorization
number for authorized
service center repair.
Request an on-site repair
technician.
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2 and then choose 1
Service contracts Ask about an existing
contract.
Renew a contract.
Inquire about repair billing
or other service invoicing
questions.
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1 or 2 and then choose 3
Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec
representative. To search for your local representative, from the Intermec
web site, click Contact.
Who Should Read This Manual
is User’s Guide is for the person who is responsible for setting up,
using and maintaing the EasyCoder PF/PM/PX printer equipped with
an EasyLAN network interface.

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Before You Begin
Before you work with the EasyLAN network interface, you should be
familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP
address.
Related Documents
is table contains a list of related Intermec documents and their part
numbers.
Document Title Part Number
EasyLAN Wireless Kit Installation Instructions 1-960610-XX
Fingerprint Programmer’s Reference Manual 937-005-XXX
IPL Programmer’s Reference Manual 066396-XXX
e Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our documents (as
PDF files) that you can download for free.
To download documents
Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
Click Service & Support > Manuals.
In the Select a Product field, choose the product whose
documentation you want to download.
To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local
Intermec representative or distributor.
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EasyLAN User’s Guide 1
e Intermec EasyLAN interface is an optional device
that provides the printer with a network connection.
ere are two types of interface:
• EasyLAN Ethernet
• EasyLAN Wireless
Both interfaces can be either factory installed or field
installed.
1 Introduction

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Chapter 1 — Introduction
Features and Functions
e EasyLAN network interface card not only provides a network
interface, but also has features such as security, FTP server, web server,
and Alert handling.
Network Connector
e EasyLAN is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast
Ethernet networks. e EasyLAN connects to the network with a twisted
pair category 5 cable (10baseT and 100baseTX) or better using RJ-45
connectors, or through a wireless LAN interface using IEEE 802.11b
and 802.11g. e EasyLAN is equipped with an auto-sensing function
that detects the speed of the local network segment and varies the speed
of its data communication accordingly, between 10 Mbps and 100
Mbps.
Raw TCP
Raw TCP allows a user to connect to printers on the network. Using a
network terminal protocol, such as Telnet, you can start a remote session
by specifying an IP-address to connect to. When connected you can send
commands to the printer from your remote computer.
Alerts
You can configure EasyLAN to send alert notifications triggered by a
number of events. You can easily select what alerts you should be notified
of and what the messages should include. Alerts can either be distributed
via e-mail or SNMP. For more information about Alerts, see Chapter 4.
FTP
e EasyLAN has a built-in FTP server, which allows you to transfer
and store files such as pictures and fonts. You can also print files by
sending them directly to the printer. FTP simplifies configuration when
addressing multiple printers since you can send premade configuration
files directly to the printers. You will find more information about FTP
in Chapter 6.

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Chapter 1 — Introduction
Security
e use of the printer’s internal accounts and passwords are made easier
by the EasyLAN due to the possibilities to configure through a Web
interface.
Web Server
e Web server gives you an optional way to configure the printer,
through the easy-to-use Web interface accessed via the printers IP
address. For more information about configuring the printer through the
Web interface, see Chapter 4.
e Web server also gives you the possibility to write your own program
and communicate with it through a Web interface. For more information
about advanced use of the Web Server, consult Chapter 6, “Advanced
Configuration.”

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Chapter 1 — Introduction
What’s on the CD?
e EasyLAN CD contains the following programs, files, and manuals.
General
• Navigation tool
• Product presentation
• Product profile
Documentation
• Intermec EasyLAN Installation Instructions (Ethernet and Wireless)
• Intermec EasyLAN User’s Guide (this manual)
• Intermec EasyLAN Setup Wizard User’s Guide
• Intermec Fingerprint Programmer’s Reference Manual
• Intermec IPL Programming Reference Manual
Firmware
• Intermec Fingerprint and IPL printer firmware
Software Utilities
• Intermec InterDriver with ActiveX Controls
• Intermec PrintSet
• Intermec Network Setup wizard
• Intermec proprietary MIBs
• dptest.txt (test file for DP/FP)
• ipltest.txt (test file for IPL)
Note: e most current firmware and documentation can
always be found on the Intermec website.

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2 Setting Up the Printer in Windows
is section describes how to install the printer in a
Windows environment either through a generic
TCP/IP port or through Intermec Printer Monitor.
Before you can set up the printer in Windows you
must connect the printer to your network as described
in the installation guide provided with the network
interface.
You will need the appropriate printer drivers included
on the CD provided with your printer.

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Chapter 2 — Setting Up the Printer in Windows
Windows 95, 98, and ME
Follow the procedure below to add the EasyCoder Printer to a computer
running Windows 95, 98, or Windows ME.
Prerequisites
Use Intermec Print Monitor for network printing in Windows 95, 98,
and ME environments. Install the Intermec Print Monitor software now
if you have not already done so. It is available on the CD provided with
the printer. You will find it in the Software section on the CD.
Add a Printer
1Select Settings – Printers from the start menu.
2Double-click the Add Printer button and click Next to continue.
3Select Local Printer, and click Next to continue.