ioCorp ADAPTIO 5760e User manual

5760e Gateway Print Server®
User’s Guide

Introduction 2
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Document Number: SWPSMS-OMAN02-116
July 2014
I-O Corporation
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Contents of this box
5760e adaptio gateway box
AC to 5vdc power adapter
CD containing the Configuration Utility V4.73e
NOTE:THE CD CONTAINS THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY PROGRAM AND SUPPORTING MANUALS WHICH
ARE USED TO CONFIGURE THE 5760E ADAPTIO GATEWAY BOX.IF YOU HAVE AN EARLIER VERSION OR
FOR SOME REASON YOU DID NOT RECEIVE OR HAVE MISPLACED THE CD, YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE
IOCU_473E UTILITY BY GOING TO I-O’S FTP SITE:
FTP://FTP.IOCORP.COM/UTILITIES/CONFIGURATION%20UTILITY/
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Preface 3
Preface
I-O’s 5760e adaptio/Gateway Print Server®converts IBM’s proprietary SCS data stream into data that
can be sent to ASCII based printers. In essence, the adaptio/Gateway makes a standard printer look
like an IBM host printer to an IBM iSeries midrange or zSeries mainframe host.
This document describes the installation, basic configuration and operation of the adaptio/Gateway.
Companion documents describe in detail the configuration of the IBM host, the customization of the I-O
SCS Printer Emulations and the Configuration Utility’s various screens and configuration parameters.
These are:
The SCS Reference Manual
The Configuration Utility Help manual
Each of these documents can be easily accessed on the installation CD or downloaded from
ftp://ftp.iocorp.com/Host_Print/adaptio/
This guide consists of the following chapters:
Introduction: Provides an overview of I-O’s 5760e adaptio/Gateway Print Server.
Installation: Describes how to install adaptio/Gateway.
Configuration: Describes how to setup adaptio/Gateway.
IBM Host Configuration: Provides an overview of the setup process for both the iSeries midrange
and zSeries mainframe hosts. The detail processes are fully described in a companion document,
the SCS Reference Manual.
Operation: Describes how to use adaptio/Gateway.
Advanced Configuration:Provides an overview of the configuration customization capabilities of
the product. Customization of I-O’s SCS printer configuration is more fully described in the SCS
Reference Manual.
Troubleshooting: Provides solutions to operational problems that you may encounter while using
the product.
End User License: States the license and warranty conditions.
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Table of Contents 4
Table of Contents
Table of Contents.....................................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................5
Installation................................................................................................................................................................................6
Requirements .........................................................................................................................................................................6
Installation Process ...............................................................................................................................................................6
Configuration Utility .............................................................................................................................................................6
Assigning an IP Address........................................................................................................................................................7
Accessing the 5760 to reset the IP address............................................................................................................................8
Changing the Device Name ...................................................................................................................................................8
Restoring Factory Defauls.....................................................................................................................................................8
Obtain a License for Additional Sessions..............................................................................................................................8
Applying a New License File .................................................................................................................................................9
Operation..................................................................................................................................................................................9
Adding an SCS Session........................................................................................................................................................10
Edit a Session.......................................................................................................................................................................11
Delete a Session...................................................................................................................................................................11
Refresh the List of Sessions Screen......................................................................................................................................11
IBM Host Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................12
5250 SCS Setup....................................................................................................................................................................12
3270 SCS Setup....................................................................................................................................................................12
Advanced Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................13
Supported SCS Customization Options................................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................................................14
Updating Firmware .............................................................................................................................................................14
Session Status Indicators .....................................................................................................................................................15
Capturing a Data File .........................................................................................................................................................16
Errors...................................................................................................................................................................................17
End User License ...................................................................................................................................................................18

Introduction 5
Introduction
This chapter provides a brief overview of I-O’s 5760e adaptio/Gateway Print Server.
adaptio/Gateway is a hardware product that converts IBM’s proprietary SCS data stream into standard
printer languages used by products from companies such as HP, Canon, Kyocera, Xerox, Okidata, etc.
Print jobs are sent from the IBM host to the adaptio/Gateway, converted and then redirected to the
desired printer. adaptio/Gateway accomplishes this by converting IBM’s EBCDIC character set to the
ASCII character set. IBM’s SCS command structure is converted to PCL 3, Epson or Proprinter
command languages.
Connection of the I-O host printing product to the IBM host is accomplished over an Ethernet link
between the adaptio/Gateway and the IBM host using TCP/IP. Destination printers are also connected
on the Ethernet link.
For SCS data streams, TN5250e is used for iSeries connections while TN3270e is used for zSeries
connections.
For 5250 hosts when using TN5250e, configuration is only required at the I-O product as the IBM host
will automatically create a print device, writer and spooler. However, the IBM host must be configured to
use TCP/IP and TN5250e, and setup for automatic device configuration.
For 3270 hosts when using TN3270e, configuration is required at both the I-O product and the IBM host.
CAUTION:BECAUSE OF THE COMPLEXITY ASSOCIATED WITH CONFIGURING MAINFRAME PRINTERS,A
KNOWLEDGEABLE HOST SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR OR IBM SPECIALIST MUST PERFORM THE PROCESS.
THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS ARE INTENDED TO ONLY PROVIDE A
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS.
Once the adaptio/Gateway and IBM host are properly configured, print jobs sent from the IBM host are
issued in IBM’s proprietary EBCDIC character set and use the SNA Character String (SCS) command
structure. The I-O Printer Emulation in adaptio/Gateway converts EBCDIC to ASCII and the SCS
command structure to PCL 3, Epson or IBM Proprinter command structures. The I-O Printer Emulations
can be customized to change the host print attributes if needed (CPI, page orientation, edge-to-edge,
etc.). For 3270 hosts, the I-O SCS Printer Emulation will also handle the DSC (LU3) data stream as well
as the SCS (LU1) data stream.
I-O has also included a number of advanced printing features in the I-O SCS Printer Emulation. These
include the ability to send printer specific commands as part of the SCS data stream that the IBM host
does not know the printer is capable of performing. Other features include I-O’s bar code language,
graphing language, and even color support.
NOTE:FOR BREVITY,THE TERMS “PRINT SERVER”, “PRODUCT”AND “I-O PRODUCT”WILL REFER TO THE
SPECIFIC I-O PRINT SERVER,PRINT BOX,ETHERNET DISPLAY,THIN CLIENT,SOFTWARE PRINT
SERVER,ETC.HOST PRINTING SOLUTION THAT YOU ARE USING.SYSTEM I5, ISERIES AND AS/400
HOSTS WILL BE REFERRED HEREIN AS 5250 HOSTS.ZSERIES AND S/390 MAINFRAME HOSTS WILL BE
REFERRED HEREIN AS 3270 HOSTS.THE TERM IBM HOST AND HOST WILL ALSO BE USED AND REFERS
TO THE APPROPRIATE 5250 OR 3270 HOST WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE TOPIC BEING DISCUSSED.
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Installation
This chapter covers the process to install I-O’s 5760e adaptio/Gateway print server.
Requirements
The following are the requirements for installation of the adaptio/Gateway:
Dhcp or Static IP Address assigned to the AGW box
Qualified Windows and IBM host administrators
Network or USB attached PCL laser, Epson or IBM Proprinter compatible dot-matrix printers
Installation Process
The following are the steps to install the adaptio/Gateway:
1. Insert the Configuration Utility CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation process will
automatically begin. If not, click START | RUN, and browse to the CD drive, select the configuration
utility “setup.exe” file, right click and Run as Administrator if given the option.
2. Follow the InstallShield wizard screens.
3. When the InstallShield wizard is complete, the configuration utility will be installed as a Program file.
4. Connect the adaptio/Gateway box to the network and connect power.
5. Start the Configuration Utility by clicking on START | All Programs | I-O Configuration Utility.
6. The Adaptio/Gateway should show on the list of devices with a device type of 5760 which indicates
an SCS gateway box.
NOTE:CONFIGURATION UTILITY VERSION 4.73E IS REQUIRED FOR PROPER CONFIGURATION OF THE
ADAPTIO GATEWAY.FROM THE UTILITY,CLICK ON HELP,ABOUT UTILITY TO CHECK THE VERSION.IF
NOT AT VERSION 4.73E,DOWNLOAD FROM:FTP://FTP.IOCORP.COM/UTILITIES/CONFIGURATION UTILITY/
Configuration Utility
The I-O Configuration Utility displays the various I-O products which gives you access to configure the
devices. Highlight the adaptio/Gateway and either click on the button or double click on the device
to access the configuration of the box.
NOTE:THE PRODUCT TYPE WILL BE DISPLAYED AS A 5760 FOR AN SCS GATEWAY OR AS A 5765 FOR
AN IPDS/SCS GATEWAY.
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Opening the configuration of the gateway box will show the number of printer sessions you purchased.
This example shows a 4 session license.
Assigning an IP Address
The 5760 comes with Dhcp set by default, so the unit should pick up an IP address if you have a Dhcp
server. You can change the IP address by clicking on the TCP Setup button, uncheck the Dhcp box and
enter a static IP, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
NOTE:IF THE BOX DOESN’T SHOW ON THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY,DHCP FAILED TO ASSIGN AN IP
ADDRESS OR A STATIC ADDRESS WAS ASSIGNED PREVIOUSLY THAT IS NOT SUPPORTED BY YOUR
NETWORK.
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Accessing the 5760 to reset the IP address
If the 5760 fails to show on the Configuration Utility you will need to attach a monitor, keyboard and
mouse to the box to be able to access the Windows Control Panel.
If you do not have a mult-port USB Hub, a second USB port for the mouse can be accessed by taking a
sharp object such as an Xacto knife and carefully lift the front label up from the left side.
Powering on the unit will show a Windows screen, click on Start, Settings, Network and Dial-up
Connections.
Click on the network connection and either assign a new static IP or select the Radio Button for Obtain
an IP address via DHCP.
After clicking OK, you should be able to rescan from the Configuration Utility and see the box with the
static or Dhcp assigned address. You can then go through the configuration and make any other
changes.
Changing the Device Name
The device name that shows on the Configuration Utility is Windows generated, but can be changed to
make identification easier when multiple devices are listed.
With the monitor, keyboard, and mouse attached, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Device
Name and enter the desired Device Name.
Restoring Factory Defaults
Defaults can be restored using the Configuration Utility and selecting Options, Restore Factory Defaults.
However, if the unit doesn’t show on the Configuration Utility, you can go through the Control Panel,
System, and in the General tab, check the box for Reset the terminal to factory-default property settings.
This will enable Dhcp and clear out any previously configured sessions. If you want a specific device
name, you will need to go back into System, Device Name and re-enter the desired name before
removing the monitor, keyboard and mouse.
NOTE:AN EARLY VERSION OF THE FIRMWARE DID NOT ALLOW ACCESS TO THE CONTROL PANEL FOR
NETWORK AND SYSTEM CHANGES.SEE TROUBLESHOOTING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO UPDATE FIRMWARE.
Obtaining a License for additional sessions
When you first install the adaptio/Gateway it comes with the printer sessions you ordered pre-installed.
To acquire a license for additional sessions (up to 10 sessions) for the adaptio/Gateway, follow these
steps:
1. Provide your dealer with a purchase order for the desired number of additional sessions.
2. Provide your dealer with the following information:
Serial number of the adaptio/Gateway box.
First and Last Name
Company Name and Address
Phone Number
E-mail Address
3. Your dealer will submit his purchase order to I-O’s order department.
4. A license file will be sent by e-mail to the person listed in the contact information.
5. Once the license file is received, follow the instructions in this section for applying a license file.
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Applying a New License File
After applying the license file, additional print sessions will be activated.
To apply a license file, follow these simple steps.
1. Copy the attached license file into a temporary directory.
2. Start the Configuration Utility and open the configuration of the gateway box.
3. Ensure all sessions are not actively printing jobs before continuing.
CAUTION:PRINT DATA COULD BE LOST IF THE SESSIONS ARE NOT IDLE.AS AN ALTERNATE,STOPPING
ALL SESSIONS WILL ENSURE THAT NO DATA WILL BE LOST.
4. From the Printer Sessions window, click New License.
5. Navigate to the license file in its temporary directory.
6. Click Open. The license will be copied into the gateway box.
7. Click Close and you will be prompted to Reset the box.
8. After the Reset, open the configuration and the available sessions will be shown on the list.
If you encounter problems, or have questions, please refer to the following resources:
I-O’s Knowledge Base at http://www.iocorp.com/help
The User’s Guides and Reference Manuals found at ftp://ftp.iocorp.com/Host_Print/adaptio/
or Manuals on the I-O Configuration Utility CD.
NOTE:THESE MANUALS ARE FOR THE ADAPTIO SOFTWARE SERVER AND SOME REFERENCES MAY NOT
PERTAIN TO THE ADAPTIO/GATEWAY.
E-mail I-O’s Technical Support Group at [e-mail]
Contact I-O’s Technical Support Group by voice at 801-973-6767.
Operation
This chapter covers the process of adding, editing and deleting sessions, diagnostic processes, etc.
NOTE:THE INSTRUCTIONS PRESENTED HEREIN ARE FOR WINDOWS XP PRO.SLIGHT VARIATIONS
OCCUR DUE TO THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE VARIOUS WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM VERSIONS.
TIP: DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SOME OF THE PROCESSES DESCRIBED HERE MAY BE FOUND IN TWO
COMPANION DOCUMENTS,THE SCS REFERENCE MANUAL OR THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY HELP.
THEY CAN BE VIEWED FROM THE I-O CONFIGURATION UTILITY CD OR FROM I-O’Sftp site:
ftp://ftp.iocorp.com/Host_Print/adaptio
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Open the configuration options for the box by highlighting the adaptio/Gateway and either click on the
button or double click on the device to access the configuration menus.
Adding an SCS Session
To add a new session:
1. Start the IO Configuration Utility.
2. Highlight the adaptio/Gateway and click on or double click to open the Device Configuration
window.
3. Click Add SCS Session.
4. Fill in the data required on the SCS Configuration screen.
5. If additional customization of the session is required, click on either of the two tabs (AS/400 SCS
Printing or Mainframe SCS/DSC Printing tabs) and/or Telnet Restart buttons. Refer to the
adaptio/Gateway Help document and SCS Reference Manual for a description of the
information required in each field.