Microplex M212 Manual

M202/M212
ETHERNET
PRINT SERVER
Installation and Configuration Manual
Manual Version 5.5
Firmware Version 5.5
Microplex Systems Ltd.
8525 Commerce Court
Burnaby, BC V5A 4N3
P/N 79-202-300

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TABLE OF CONTENTS i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................i
LIST OF FIGURES ......................................................................iv
LIST OF TABLES .........................................................................v
PREFACE .....................................................................................1
Who Should Use This Manual.................................................................. 1
Organization of This Manual.................................................................... 1
General Conventions ................................................................................ 2
Computer Entry and Display Conventions............................................... 3
GETTING TO KNOW THE M202/M212 .......................................5
Overview................................................................................................... 5
M202/M212 Features................................................................................ 5
Overview of Print Server Architecture..................................................... 8
Overview of Print Server Installation..................................................... 10
INSTALLING THE M202/M212 ON THE NETWORK ................15
Overview................................................................................................. 15
Preparing for Installation........................................................................ 15
Installing................................................................................................. 16
Connecting Peripherals........................................................................... 18
CONFIGURING THE M202/M212 FOR TCP/IP .........................21
Overview................................................................................................. 21
Host Software ......................................................................................... 21
M202/M212 Configuration..................................................................... 25
Host Configuration ................................................................................. 32
CONFIGURING THE M202/M212 FOR NOVELL ......................53
Overview................................................................................................. 53
Host Software ......................................................................................... 53
M202/M212 Configuration..................................................................... 54
Host Configuration ................................................................................. 55
CONFIGURING THE M202/M212 FOR APPLETALK ...............65
Overview................................................................................................. 65
M202/M212 Configuration..................................................................... 65

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Host Configuration ................................................................................. 65
Additional Configuration Options.......................................................... 66
CONFIGURING THE M202/M212 FOR WINDOWS ..................69
Overview................................................................................................. 69
TCP/IP Setup.......................................................................................... 70
M202/M212 Configuration..................................................................... 73
Host Configuration ................................................................................. 74
M202/M212 INTERNAL ARCHITECTURE ................................79
Overview................................................................................................. 79
Destinations ............................................................................................ 79
Models .................................................................................................... 80
Variables................................................................................................. 81
Logpaths ................................................................................................. 82
I/O Ports.................................................................................................. 82
USING THE M202/M212’S COMMAND SET .............................83
Overview................................................................................................. 83
npsh Overview........................................................................................ 83
npsh Prompt............................................................................................ 84
User Accounts and Permissions.............................................................. 84
Redirecting Output from Commands...................................................... 84
npsh Basic Commands............................................................................ 85
npsh Command Set ................................................................................ 85
USING NPWIN ..........................................................................115
Overview............................................................................................... 115
System Requirements ........................................................................... 115
Installation ............................................................................................ 115
Print Server Configuration.................................................................... 116
Starting a NPWin Session With An Unconfigured Unit ...................... 116
USING THE M202/M212’S ADDITIONAL OPTIONS ...............119
Overview............................................................................................... 119
General Options.................................................................................... 119
TCP/IP Options..................................................................................... 124
Novell Options...................................................................................... 128
Managing With SNMP......................................................................... 129
FTP Daemon......................................................................................... 134

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Serial Line IP........................................................................................ 141
IP Routing............................................................................................. 145
TROUBLESHOOTING THE M202/M212 .................................147
Overview............................................................................................... 147
Common Problems ............................................................................... 147
TCP/IP Problems.................................................................................. 147
Novell Problems ................................................................................... 151
AppleTalk Problems............................................................................. 155
Windows Problems............................................................................... 155
GETTING HELP WITH THE M202/M212 .................................159
Overview............................................................................................... 159
Help Methods Available....................................................................... 159
Technical Support................................................................................. 160
Upgrade Procedure ............................................................................... 161
Warranty............................................................................................... 162
M202/M212 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................165
Variable Definitions.............................................................................. 165
Hardware Specifications....................................................................... 167
Software Specifications........................................................................ 180
GLOSSARY ..............................................................................183
APPENDIX A ............................................................................189
Planning Your Print Setup.................................................................... 189
INDEX .......................................................................................193

iv LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Print Server Operating Logic .............................................9
Figure 2: M202/M212 Diagram ......................................................17
Figure 3: npd Overview....................................................................44
Figure 4: M202/M212 Jumper Settings ........................................125
Figure 5: Sample Commercial Invoice ..........................................164
Figure 6: Parallel Port Timing .......................................................169

LIST OF TABLES v
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: npconfig/ezsetup Main Menu ..........................................23
Table 2: npconfig Detailed Configuration Options Sub-Menu ......23
Table 3: Model Types ....................................................................80
Table 4: UTP (RJ45) Connector Pinout .......................................167
Table 5: THICK (Transceiver) Connector Pinout ........................168
Table 6: Parallel Port Timing .......................................................170
Table 7: PRN1/PRN2 Pinout .......................................................171
Table 8: 9-Pin COM1/COM2 Pinout ...........................................172
Table 9: 25-Pin Serial Device Pinout ...........................................173
Table 10: LED Patterns ..................................................................176
Table 11: Run and Auto-Reset Mode Description .........................177
Table 12: TCP/IP Port Numbers ....................................................180
Table 13: Configuration Considerations ........................................189

vi LIST OF TABLES

PREFACE: Who Should Use This Manual 1
PREFACE
Who Should Use This Manual
A system administrator or someone with a good understanding of the protocol
involved should perform the installation and configuration procedures in this manual.
Organization of This Manual
This manual covers each aspect of the M202/M212 and contains these chapters:
PREFACE on page 1
Contents, organization, and conventions used in this manual.
GETTING TO KNOW THE M202/M212 on page 5
Description of the M202/M212’s features and an introduction to its architecture and
installation.
INSTALLING THE M202/M212 ON THE NETWORK on page 15
Description of the M202/M212’s network connectors and I/O ports, along with steps
to connect the Print Server to the network.
CONFIGURING THE M202/M212 FOR TCP/IP on page 21
Overview of TCP/IP host software and details on M202/M212 configuration and vari-
ous TCP/IP host setups.
CONFIGURING THE M202/M212 FOR NOVELL on page 53
Full introduction to Novell host software and to the various print configurations
available with all versions of NetWare.
CONFIGURING THE M202/M212 FOR APPLETALK on page 65
Description of a full AppleTalk setup.
CONFIGURING THE M202/M212 FOR WINDOWS on page 69
Explanation of a print setups in a Windows NT, Windows 95, and WfW environment.
M202/M212 INTERNAL ARCHITECTURE on page 79
Explanation of the M202/M212’s internal operating architecture and logic.
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2 PREFACE: General Conventions
USING THE M202/M212’S COMMAND SET on page 83
Full reference section based on the M202/M212’s command set.
USING NPWIN on page 115
Explanation of using the NPWin to configure and manage the M202/M212.
USING THE M202/M212’S ADDITIONAL OPTIONS on page 113
Introduction to some of the print enhancements provided by the M202/M212.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE M202/M212 on page 147
Helpful hints and steps to consider when you run into problems in any setup.
GETTING HELP WITH THE M202/M212 on page 159
Information on Microplex’s service and support procedures including Technical Sup-
port, upgrading, and warranty.
M202/M212 SPECIFICATIONS on page 161
Full details about the M202/M212’s hardware and software specifications.
GLOSSARY on page 183
Definitions of words, abbreviations, and acronyms used in this manual.
APPENDIX A on page 189
Useful information on setting up your printing environment.
General Conventions
These are some of the conventions followed in this manual:
• At the bottom of each page is the name of the chapter, the section, and the page
number.
• The header contains an icon to represent which chapter you are currently reading.
• Names of other publications and references to other sections in this manual are in
italics.
Caution
Cautions are indicated to warn of any undesirable effects an action may cause.
Notes are added to make you aware of certain steps or considerations, and sometimes
to provide tips or suggestions.
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