Panasonic Network Printing DP2000/2500 User manual

DP2000/2500
Network Printing
Setup Guide

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Disclaimer
Whilst every care has been taken in producing this guide, however, it’s accuracy
cannot be guaranteed. If you do find any errors or omissions please email your
comments to [email protected].
Panasonic Business Systems do not accept any responsibility for any loss, disruption
or damage to your data or your computer systems, which may occur by using this
guide or programs, mentioned in it.
By using this guide you accept the above conditions.
If you are in any doubt concerning the contents of this guide please
consult your network Administrator at once before proceeding.
Please read this guide thoroughly before proceeding with any installation.
Acknowledgements
Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.

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Index
Page Topic
4 Introduction
5 Peer to Peer printing in Windows 95/98/Me
9 Peer to Peer printing in Windows NT4/2000
15 Server Set-Up in Windows NT4/2000
21 Client Set-Up for Server based printing in Windows
95/98/Me/NT4/2000
27 Printer Driver Overview (GDI)
29 Driver Overview (PCL6)
30 Network Glossary
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Introduction
The network interface card in the DP series works only with the TCP/IP protocol (the
same protocol used by the Internet). This protocol must be loaded on your desktop
PC and/or Server for network printing to work.
If you are not currently running this protocol it can be added to your system from
your Windows CD, please consult your Windows documentation for further
information.
The DP series also requires a static TCP/IP address. If your Server is using DHCP
you will need to give an address outside the DHCP scope or if it is within the scope a
reservation must be added. Please consult your Network Administrator if you are
unsure if your network uses DHCP or not.
The network interface card in the DP series has a RJ45 connection only. If you have
any other type of connector please refer to your network administrator for
assistance.
The network interface card also auto-detects your network speed, either 10 or 100
megabits per second.

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Windows 95/98/Me
Peer to Peer Printing
You can print to your DP series unit from the above operating systems without the
need of a Server. You can also use this method of printing even if you have a Server
but would prefer to print directly to your DP unit.
Stage 1
What you will need
Your DP unit will need an TCP/IP address e.g. 192.168.10.1, a sub-net mask e.g.
255.255.255.0 and a gateway address e.g. 192.168.10.100. Your network
administrator may need to give you these addresses.
Once you have these addresses you will need to input these into the DP unit. Follow
these instructions to input these settings.
1. With the unit turned on press the “function” key located on the dashboard at
the top towards the right.
2. Use the arrow button (DP2500) or the toggle button (DP2000) to select page
2 of the menu.
3. Scroll down to “Key operator code”
4. Input “000” then either OK or SET (if this code is incorrect consult your
Dealer)
5. Scroll down until you see “TCP/IP Address”
6. Input the information as requested. Remember to use the full three digit
number for the address e.g. if the address for one segment is “10” input
“010”. If you make a mistake, use the “clear” button to erase your entry.
Repeat the above for the Sub-Net Mask and Gateway.
7. After you have entered the address remember to press the “set/OK” button to
register your entry.
8. After entering all of the information press the “reset” button to get back to
the main menu then switch the unit off and then back on for the changes to
take effect.
9. You can check to see if your settings have been accepted by going back into
the menu’s previously mentioned.
10. In case of difficulty your Dealer can test the unit using an engineering mode,
please ask them for assistance.

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Stage 2
What Next?
Now you have programmed your DP unit you now need to install the printer driver
on your PC.
Follow these instructions to add the DP unit as a printer. You will need the CD-ROM
that came with your DP unit. This contains the printer driver and the program that’s
needed to enable peer to peer printing.
You can download the latest printer driver from our Web Site at the following link:
http://www.panasonic.co.jp/mgcs/download/index.html
1. Place the CD-ROM into your computer drive; the disk will auto run and display
a menu, you can read the manual from here or simply close this window to
proceed.
2. Open Windows Explorer and browse to the following folder:
E:\english\lpr (Where E: is the letter of your CD ROM drive)
3. Double click on the file “Setup.exe”
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install this program. You will need to
re-boot your system after this program has installed.
5. After re-booting your system, leave the CD-ROM in your drive and proceed as
follows.
6. Click on “start” the “settings” then “printers”
7. Double click on “add printer”
8. Choose “next”
9. Click “local printer”
10. Then choose “have disk”
11. Browse your CD-ROM drive and scroll down to the printer driver folder which
can be found at e:\english\driver\win9x (where “e:\” is the letter of your
CD ROM drive).
12. Click “OK”.
13. Click “OK”.
14. Choose your DP unit model’s number.
15. When you get the port menu choose “LPT1” – we will alter this later for
network printing.
16. Windows will now install the driver files.
17. When finished you should end up with a printer icon in your printer’s folder.
Do a right hand mouse click and highlight “properties” this will then bring up
a menu.

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18. We now need to configure the driver to work with your DP unit. You will only
need to do this once.
19. Click on “device options”
20. Select the accessories you have fitted to your DP unit.
21. Click on “paper/layout” and make sure the default is set to A4
22. Now go to the details tab
23. You will see here which port your copier is set to print to, we will now change
this to a network port.
24. Click on “add port”
25. You should now get a menu that looks like this.
26. Click on “other” and select the top menu choice “HLPRMON”, you should get a
menu like this.

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27. Enter the TCP/IP address of the copier then type a colon:and then lp
(lowercase no spaces). Just like in the example shown below:
28. Now click on the “general” tab and choose “print a test page”
29. The DP unit should produce a standard test page confirming that everything
has been set up. It will also display a list of the files used.
Stage 3
Operating Instructions
30. For comprehensive operating instructions, please refer to the manual, which
can be found on the CD that came with your unit.
Problems?
No Network Connection
1. Check the obvious things; is the unit switched on and “on-line” (the on-line light
should be on, if it isn’t press the “Printer” key on the left side of the copier
dashboard and then press “on-line”. The copier should bleep to confirm.
2. Check the cable connections and if possible use a known good cable and
network port.
3. Have you programmed the IP address of the copier, Sub-Net and Gateway
correctly? Please refer to the start of the installation procedure to double-check
this.
4. Even if you don’t have a Gateway, an address must be inputted. Choose a spare
IP address for the Gateway if required.
5. Have you properly configured the LPR port on your PC? Again, refer to the start
of this guide to check this.
6. Where you plug the network cable into the back of the copier, do you have a
green “link light” showing. If not try an alternative network port. If you do not
get a green link light, please contact your Dealer for further assistance.

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7. If you do have a green “link light”, try to “ping” the network card in the copier
by typing the following from a DOS prompt on your PC:
Ping 192.168.10.1
(Please substitute the IP address with the correct address you are using)
8. If you get a “reply” then you have a network connection. Double check numbers
1 through 5 and if necessary, re-install the LPR software and print driver.
9. If you do not get a “reply” contact your Dealer for further assistance.
Print Driver Issues
1. If the copier “bleeps” and doesn’t print anything, check the defaults of the
printer driver especially the default paper size. Make sure this is set to A4.
2. Have you got “security print” enabled? Again, double-check the defaults and
make sure the driver is configured correctly.
3. If your unit picks paper from a different tray than selected, check within your
application software for the correct page defaults and these will usually override
the printer driver settings.
4. The latest printer drivers can be downloaded from the following Web Site.
http://www.panasonic.co.jp/mgcs/download/index.html

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Windows NT4/2000
Peer to Peer Printing
You can print to your DP series unit from the above operating systems without the
need of a Server. You can also use this method of printing even if you have a Server
but would prefer to print directly to your DP unit. You may need to have
Administrator access rights to perform the following operations, please consult with
your Network Administrator if you are unsure.
Stage 1
What you will need
Your DP unit will need a TCP/IP address e.g. 192.168.10.1, a sub-net mask e.g.
255.255.255.0 and a gateway address e.g. 192.168.10.100. Your network
administrator may need to give you these addresses. Your PC will also need to have
TCP/IP printing services installed, this is built in to Windows 2000 but not in NT4 so
you may need to load this from your Windows CD ROM. Please consult your
Windows documentation for further information.
Once you have these addresses you will need to input these into the DP unit. Follow
these instructions to input these settings.
1. With the unit turned on press the “function” key located on the dashboard at the
top towards the right.
2. Use the arrow button (DP2500) or the toggle button (DP2000) to select page 2
of the menu.
3. Scroll down to “Key operator code”
4. Input “000” then either OK or SET (if this code is incorrect consult your Dealer)
5. Scroll down until you see “TCP/IP Address”
6. Input the information as requested. Remember to use the full three digit number
for the address e.g. if the address for one segment is “10” input “010”. If you
make a mistake, use the “clear” button to erase your entry. Repeat the above
and the Sub-Net Mask and Gateway.
7. After you have entered the address remember to press the “set” button to
register your entry.
8. After entering all of the information press the “reset” button to get back to the
main menu then switch the unit off and then on for the changes to take effect.
9. You can check to see if your settings have been accepted by going back into the
menu’s previously mentioned.

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10.In case of difficulty your Dealer can test the unit using an engineering mode,
please ask them for assistance.
Stage 2
What Next?
Now you have programmed your DP unit you now need to install the printer driver
on your PC.
Follow these instructions to add the DP unit as a printer. You will need the CD-ROM
that came with your DP unit.
You can download the latest printer driver from our Web site at the following link:
http://www.panasonic.co.jp/mgcs/download/index.html
Windows NT4 – For Windows 2000 skip to No 50
11. Place the CD-ROM into your computer drive; the disk will auto run and display
a menu, you can read the manual from here or simply close this window.
12. Open up your Printers folder and click on “Add printer”.
13. Make sure the radio button for “My Computer” is checked then click “next”.
14. Now click on “Add port”.
15. Now choose “LPR” port
16. Now choose “New port” as shown below.

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17. In the top window where it says name or address of server providing LPD,
enter the IP address of the copier separated by a dot
18. In the bottom window enter “lp” for the queue name.
19. Click “OK”
20. NT will now go and look for this port so make sure the copier is switched on
and connected to the network.
21. Now escape out of this until you get back to the main screen where you
should have a window that looks like this.
22. Now click “Next”
23. Now choose “Have disk”
24. Browse the CD-ROM to the driver folder, which can be found at
e:\english\driver\nt4 where “e:\” is the letter of your CD ROM drive.
25. Click “OK”.
26. Then “Next” and give the printer a name.
27. Click “Next”

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28. Now choose if you wish to share this printer with other users. We recommend
that you do not share the printer; if other users wish to print to the copier,
repeat this procedure for each PC.
29. Click “Next”.
30. Click “Yes” to produce a test page.
31. Click “Finish”.
32. A test page should now be printed out.
33. When finished you should end up with a printer icon in your printer’s folder.
Do a right hand mouse click and highlight “properties” this will then bring up
a menu.
34. We now need to configure the driver to work with your DP unit. You will only
need to do this once.
35. Click on “device options”
36. Select the accessories you have fitted to your DP unit.
37. Repeat this procedure and choose “document defaults” this time and make
sure that the paper size is set to A4.
38. Click on “paper/layout” and make sure the default is set to A4
39. Click “OK” to finish.
Windows 2000
40. Place the CD-ROM into your computer drive; the disk will auto run and display
a menu, you can read the manual from here or simply close this window.
41. Open up your Printers folder and click on “Add printer”.
42. This will now start the printer wizard.
43. Click “Next”
44. Select “Local printer”
45. Select “Create new port”
46. Choose “Standard TCP/IP Port” from the pull-down menu as shown below.

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47. This now starts another wizard.
48. Click “Next”
49. Now enter the IP address of the copier separated by a dot.
50. Click “Next”
51. On the next menu choose ”Custom” and click on “Settings”
52. On this menu make sure the protocol selected is “LPR” and the queue name
should be set to “lp”. Also tick the box that says “enable byte counting” then
click OK.

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53. Click “Next”
54. The wizard will now display your chosen settings, click “Finish” to save.
55. You should now have an icon in your printer folder, do a right hand mouse
click over the icon and select “Printing preferences”.
56. Make sure the paper is set to A4.
57. You can alter other defaults using this menu if you wish.
58. Repeat this mouse click again and now choose “Properties”
59. Go to the tab “Device options”
60. Here you need to input what accessories etc you have on your unit. When you
have finished click “Apply” then “OK”.
Stage 3
Operating Instructions
61. For comprehensive operating instructions, please refer to the manual, which
can be found on the CD that came with your unit.

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Problems?
No Network Connection
1. Check the obvious things; is the unit switched on and “on-line” (the on-line light
should be on, if it isn’t press the “Printer” key on the left side of the copier
dashboard and then press “on-line”. The copier should bleep to confirm.
2. Check the cable connections and if possible use a known good cable and
network port.
3. Have you programmed the IP address of the copier, Sub-Net and Gateway
correctly? Please refer to the start of the installation procedure to double-check
this.
4. Even if you don’t have a Gateway, an address must be inputted. Choose a spare
IP address for the Gateway if required.
5. Have you properly configured the LPR port on your PC? Again, refer to the start
of this guide to check this.
6. Where you plug the network cable into the back of the copier, do you have a
green “link light” showing. If not try an alternative network port. If you do not
get a green link light, please contact your Dealer for further assistance.
7. If you do have a green “link light”, try to “ping” the network card in the copier
by typing the following from a DOS prompt on your PC:
Ping 192.168.10.1
(Please substitute the IP address with the correct address you are using)
8. If you get a “reply” then you have a network connection. Double check numbers
1 through 5 and if necessary, re-install the LPR software and print driver.
9. If you do not get a “reply” contact your Dealer for further assistance.
Print Driver Issues
10.If the copier “bleeps” and doesn’t print anything, check the defaults of the
printer driver especially the default paper size. Make sure this is set to A4.
11.Have you got “security print” enabled? Again, double-check the defaults and
make sure the driver is configured correctly.
12.If your unit picks paper from a different tray than selected, check within your
application software for the correct page defaults and these will usually override
the printer driver settings.
13.The latest printer drivers can be downloaded from the following Web Site.
14.If your DP unit prints only part pages, check that you have “enable byte
counting” in the Port settings of your computer.
http://www.panasonic.co.jp/mgcs/download/index.html

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Windows NT4/2000
Server Based Printing – Server Set-Up
Important Note
In order for you to proceed with this installation you will need “Administrator Rights”
on the Server. Please consult with your Network Administrator if you need
assistance.
Stage 1
What you will need
Your DP unit will need an TCP/IP address e.g. 192.168.10.1, a sub-net mask e.g.
255.255.255.0 and a gateway address e.g. 192.168.10.100. Your network
administrator may need to give you these addresses. Your PC will also need to have
TCP/IP printing services installed, this is built in to Windows 2000 but not in NT4 so
you may need to load this from your Windows CD ROM. Please consult your
Windows documentation for further information.
Once you have these addresses you will need to input these into the DP unit. Follow
these instructions to input these settings.
1. With the unit turned on press the “function” key located on the dashboard at the
top towards the right.
2. Use the arrow button (DP2500) or the toggle button (DP2000) to select page 2
of the menu.
3. Scroll down to “Key operator code”. Input “000” then either OK or SET (if this
code is incorrect consult your Dealer)
4. Scroll down until you see “TCP/IP Address”
5. Input the information as requested. Remember to use the full three digit number
for the address e.g. if the address for one segment is “10” input “010”. If you
make a mistake, use the “clear” button to erase your entry. Repeat the above
for the Sub-Net Mask and Gateway.
6. After you have entered the address remember to press the “set” button to
register your entry.
7. After entering all of the information press the “reset” button to get back to the
main menu then switch the unit off and then on for the changes to take effect.

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8. You can check to see if your settings have been accepted by going back into the
menu’s previously mentioned.
9. In case of difficulty your Dealer can test the unit using an engineering mode,
please ask them for assistance.
Stage 2
What Next?
Now you have programmed your DP unit you now need to install the printer driver
on your PC.
Follow these instructions to add the DP unit as a printer. You will need the CD-ROM
that came with your DP unit.
You can download the latest printer driver from our Web site at the following link:
http://www.panasonic.co.jp/mgcs/download/index.html
Windows NT4 – For Windows 2000 skip to No 34
1. Place the CD-ROM into your computer drive; the disk will auto run and display
a menu, you can read the manual from here or simply close this window.
2. Open up your Printers folder and click on “Add printer”.
3. Make sure the radio button for “My Computer” is checked then click “next”.
4. Now click on “Add port”.
5. Now choose “LPR” port
6. Now choose “New port” as shown below.

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11. In the top window where is says name or address of server providing LPD,
enter the IP address of the copier separated by a dot
12. In the bottom window enter “lp” for the queue name.
13. Click “OK”
14. NT will now go and look for this port so make sure the copier is switched on
and connected to the network.
15. Now escape out of this until you get back to the main screen where you
should have a window that looks like this.
16. Now click “Next”
17. Now choose “Have disk”
18. Browse the CD-ROM to the driver folder which can be found at
e:\english\driver\nt4 where “e:\” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
19. Click “OK”.
20. Then “Next” and give the printer a name.
21. Click “Next”

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22. Choose to share this printer with other users and also highlight any other
operating systems you wish to have drivers loaded for e.g. Windows 95. NT
will prompt you for the location of the additional driver files at a later stage.
23. Click “Next”.
24. Click “Yes” to produce a test page.
25. Click “Finish”.
26. A test page should now be printed out.
27. When finished you should end up with a printer icon in your printer’s folder.
Do a right hand mouse click and highlight “properties” this will then bring up
a menu.
28. We now need to configure the driver to work with your DP unit. You will only
need to do this once.
29. Click on “device options”
30. Select the accessories you have fitted to your DP unit.
31. Repeat this procedure and choose “document defaults” this time and make
sure that the paper size is set to A4.
32. Click on “paper/layout” and make sure the default is set to A4
33. Click “OK” to finish.
Windows 2000
34. Place the CD-ROM into your computer drive; the disk will auto run and display
a menu, you can read the manual from here or simply close this window.
35. Open up your Printers folder and click on “Add printer”.
36. This will now start the printer wizard.
37. Click “Next”
38. Select “Local printer”
39. Select “Create new port”
40. Choose “Standard TCP/IP Port” from the pull-down menu as shown below.
41. This now starts another wizard.