Star Micronics IFBD-HE07X User manual

Ethernet I/F Card
IFBD-HE07/08 -BE07
User’s Manual
Rev. No. 3.01
Star Micronics Co., Ltd.

IFBD-HE0708 BE07 User’s Manual
Contents
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1-1
1.1 Features 1-1
1.2 Differences between IFBD-HE07/08/BE07 and IFBD-07X/08X/BE07X 1-1
1.3 Main Settings At the Time of Shipment (Overview) 1-2
1.3.1 IP Parameter Factory Shipment Settings 1-2
1.3.2 Log-in Password oo Administrator Right Setting At the Time of Factory Shipment 1-2
1.3.3 Log-in Password of User Right Setting At the Time of Factory Shipment 1-2
1.3.4 IP Address Setting 1-2
2. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 2-1
2.1 Model Names 2-1
2.2 Specications 2-2
2.3 Ambient Conditions 2-3
2.4 CompatibleSpecications 2-3
2.5 ConnectorSpecications 2-3
2.5.1 Network Interface (RJ45) 2-3
2.6. Ethernet Communication Conditions 2-4
2.7. Network Connection Cable 2-4
3. FUNCTION SPECIFICATIONS 3-1
3.1 Scope of Communications Protocols 3-1
3.1.1 IP Address Setting 3-2
3.1.2. LPR/LPD 3-6
3.1.3. Raw Socket Print 3-7
3.1.4 Status Acquisition Feature 3-9
3.1.5. Authentication Reset/Get Settings Information/TCP#9100 forced release 3-10
3.1.6. HTTP Server 3-14
3.1.7. TELNET Server 3-17
3.1.8. FTP Server 3-20
3.1.9. Discovery 3-27
3.1.10. TFTP Client 3-28
3.1.11. TCP Keep-Alive 3-29
3.1.12. SNMP 3-30
3.2 OtherSpecications 3-36
3.2.1. Operating Time 3-36
3.2.2. Push Switch 3-36
3.2.3. DIP Switches 3-37
3.2.4. LED 3-37
3.2.5. Self-test Print 3-38
3.2.6. Broken Link Detection 3-40

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3.3 Settings/Display Items 3-41
3.3.1. IP Parameter Settings 3-41
3.3.2. System Settings 3-41
3.3.3. WebPrint Settings (IFBD-HE07X/08X/BE07X only) 3-42
3.3.4. SNMP Settings 3-42
3.3.5. SSL/TLS Settings 3-42
3.3.6. Network Card Information Display 3-42
3.3.7. Current IP Parameter Status Display 3-43
3.3.8. Printer Device ID Display 3-43
3.3.9. Printer Status Display 3-44
4. Star WebPRNT FUNCTION (IFBD-HE07X/08X/BE07X) 4-1
4.1 General description 4-1
4.2 Specication 4-1
5. SSL/TLS COMMUNICATIONS 5-1
5.1. General Description 5-1
5.2.Specications 5-1
5.2.1. Self-signedCerticates 5-2
5.2.2. CA-signedCerticates 5-2
5.2.3. Operation Tested Environment 5-3
6. APPENDIX 1 6-1
6.1 New (IFBD-HE07/08/BE07) and Old Product (IFBD-HE05/06/BE05) Comparison List 6-1
6.2 Printer Firmware Support Table 6-2
6.3 Driver Support Table 6-3
6.3.1. Small Model Printers 6-3
6.3.2. Card Reader/Writer 6-6
6.3.3. How to Set the IP Address 6-6
6.4 Comparison List of F/W Ver.5.0.0 or Later and Ver. 4.X.X or Earlier 6-7
7. APPENDIX 2 7-1
7.1.ExampleproceduresforregistrationofSSL/TLScerticates 7-1
7.1.1.Usingaself-signedcerticate 7-1
7.1.2.UsingCA-signedCerticates 7-12
7.1.3. Additional Information 7-21
7.1.4.RequiredSettingswhenRegisteringCerticateswithiOS10.3orLater 7-22

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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This is an embedded network interface card (printer server) for STAR POS printers.*
* In this document, this product is called NIC (an acronym for network interface card).
1.1 Features
Supports Star Micronics POS printers (including card readers and writers).
See section 2.1 Model Names for details on supported printers.
This product receives electric power from the printer, so there is no need to prepare a
separate AC adapter.
The physical layer conforms to IEEE802.3/3u (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX).
Ethernet communication settings (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, Full/Half Duplex) with the
connected device are doen using Auto Negotiation.
This can be used in a LAN (Local Area Network) environment.
Communication protocols support TCP/IP (IPv4).
Prints using LPR, Raw Socket Print (TCP #9100) and FTP protocols.
This receives status information (ready status, causes of errors, and the like) issued from the
printer and allows that information to be loaded onto a PC.
Can be used simultaneously from multiple protocols.
Raw Socket Print (#9100) also prints using multi-session.(*1)
(Note *1) The factory default setting for multi-session for Raw Socket Print (#9100) differs between the old
product IFBD-HE05/06/BE05 and this product IFBD-HE07/08/BE07.Be careful if you are switching from an old
product.
IFBD-HE05/06/BE05 (old product): Valid
IFBD-HE07/08/BE07 (this product): Invalid
The IP address for this product can be static or obtained by DHCP/BOOTP, RARP, ARP/Ping.
Flash ROM is mounted on the board. Firmware updates are possible via FTP over a network.
 Youcanchangethisproductandprintersettingsandmonitortheirstatesusingdevicespecicsettingutilities,
HTTP (WEB), TELNET, and FTP.
Network settings that are set using HTTP (Web), Telnet, FTP for the IP address and #9100 multi-session are
stored in the product’s non-volatile memory.
 Tobepreparedfortheunlikelyeventthatthemainrmwaremalfunctionsforsomereason,thebootloaderof
 thisproductisprovidedaTFTPclientfunctiontoallowyoutodownloadrmwarefromtheserveroverthe
 networkforrecoveryofyourrmware.
Supports Star Micronics' Windows Printer Driver, OPOS Driver, JPOS Driver (Windows, Linux, and Mac),
CUPS Driver (Linux, Mac)
Supports the proprietary StarWebPRNT function from STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. that allows direct printing
from Web applications that support HTML 5. (IFBD-HE07X/08X/BE07X only)
1.2 Differences between IFBD-HE07/08/BE07 and IFBD-07X/08X/BE07X
IFBD-HE07/08/BE07 and IFBD-07X/08X/BE07X are different products. Some of these products support StarWeb-
PRNT and some do not.
IFBD-HE07/08/BE07: StarWebPRNT not supported
IFBD-HE07X/08X/BE07X: StarWebPRNT supported
IFBD-HE07X/08X/BE07X is upwardly compatible with IFBD-HE07/08/BE07, and except for sections involving the
StarWebPRNTfunctionthespecicationsforIFBD-HE07/08/BE07arecoveredbythespecicationsforIFBD-
HE07X/08X/BE07X.
See “4. StarWebPRNT Function” for more details.

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1.3 Main Settings At the Time of Shipment (Overview)
The main TCP/IP settings required to use this product are outlined below.
See section “3.3 Settings and Display Items” for a list of settings that are not listed here.
1.3.1 IP Parameter Factory Shipment Settings
IP address 0.0.0.0
Sub-net Mask 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway 0.0.0.0
RARP Client Valid
DHCP/BOOTP Client Valid
1.3.2 Log-in Password oo Administrator Right Setting At the Time of Factory Shipment
If product settings are changed, use either of the protocols of HTTP (WEB), TELNET, or FTP to log-in with an account having
administrator rights for this product.
The following outlines administrator account information in HTTP (WEB), TELNET, and FTP.
Administrator Account Name “root” (required)
Password “public” (required)
* The password can be changed after logging in.
1.3.3 Log-in Password of User Right Setting At the Time of Factory Shipment
If only viewing this products settings or status information using TELNET or FTP, it is necessary to log-in with a user right account
for this product. It is not necessary to log-in to view status information using HTTP (WEB).
The following outlines user right account information in TELNET and FTP.
User Right Account Name “user” (required)
Password “guest” (required)
However, for FTP, it is possible to log-in as anonymous (any account name and password).
* The password can be changed after logging in.
1.3.4 IP Address Setting
Therearetwowaystosetthisproduct’sIPaddress.Theyarethestaticmethod(xedconditions)anddynamic(DHCP/BOOTP,
RARP, and ARP/Ping).
See section 3.1.1 Setting the IP Address” for details on the process to acquire an IP address.
Static and dynamic settings cannot both be valid at the same time. For that reason, it is necessary to disable the dynamic settings
(DHCP/BOOTP,RARP)tousestaticsettings(axedIPaddresswrittentonon-volatilememory).
Also, if the dynamic settings (DHCP/BOOTP) are valid, it is necessary to set all static settings (IP address, sub-net mask, and
default gateway) to 0.0.0.0.
When using this product, take care that when setting using HTTP (WEB), FTP or TELNET, that both of these are not valid at the
same time.
Acquired address information while operating can be checked by making a self-print when starting up the power.

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2. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Model Names
There are three models available. They differ in the bracket for mounting to the printer.
Models that support StarWebPRNT have an “X” at the end of the model names.
IFBD-HE07 / IFBD-HE07X IFBD-HE08 / IFBD-HE08X
IFBD-BE07 / IFBD-BE07X
Products that support SSL/TLS have a "S" shape engraved on the NIC chassis. (F/W Ver4.0.0 and later supports SSL/TLS.
However, products that do not have an engraved “S” shape, cannot support SSL/TLS even if the F/W is upgraded to Ver. 4.0.0 or
later.)
The position of the engraved "S" shape
IFBD-HE IFBD-BE
If this product has F/W Ver. 5.0.0 or later, there is an “M” shape engraved next to the above “S” shape.
The following shows example printers that comply with the product names.
Product Model Name Compatible Printer (Representative Examples)
IFBD-HE07 TSP700II, TSP800II, TSP650(*1), TSP650II
TSP828L(*1), TUP500(*1), TCP300II(*1), TCP400(*1)
IFBD-HE08 TSP1000(*1), SP700, SP500(*1), HSP7000(*1)
IFBD-BE07 FVP10
The models indicated by (*1) are not supported by this product with F/W Ver. 5.0.0 or later.
See “5.2. Printer Firmware Support Table”, for details on the printers that support IFBD-HE07X/08X/BE07X.
Refertoeachprinterproductspecicationsfordetailsonmodelsandmountingconditions.

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2.2 Specications
Network I/F Unit: IEEE802.3/3u
(10BASE-T Ethernet / 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet)
LED: Red x 1; Green x 1
Red: LINK/Activity
Green: 100BASE-TX
  *Displayswithashingpatternswhenexecutingaspecialmode.
Switch for Settings: Push Switch x 1
DIP SW (dipole) x 1
See sections 3.2.2 Push Switches and 3.2.3 DIP Switches for details on
  eachspecication.
PCB Dimensions: 69 mm x 61 mm (Tolerance ± 0.5 mm)
t = 1.6 mm (Tolerance ± 0.2 mm)
Product Weight: IFBD-HE07: Approximately 63 g
IFBD-HE08: Approximately 65 g
IFBD-BE07: Approximately 118 g
The weights above do not include packing materials or accessories.
Power Supply: Operating Voltage 5V ±5%
Rated Current Consumption 500 mA Max.

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2.3 Ambient Conditions
AmbientStorageConditions: StorageTemperature:-20˚C-+70˚C
Storage Humidity: 20% - 90% (Must be no condensation)
AmbientOperatingConditions: OperatingTemperature:0˚C-+55˚C
Operating Humidity: 20% - 80% (Must be no condensation)
2.4 CompatibleSpecications
EMI FCC Part15 Class A
VCCI Class A
EN55022 Class B
2.5 ConnectorSpecications
2.5.1 Network Interface (RJ45)
Manufacturer and Model Number
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. TM11R-5M2-88-LP
Pin Number
Pin Number Signal Name Direction Remarks
1TX+ Output
2 TX- Output
3RX+ Input
4-5 NC -
6 RX- Input
7-8 NC -
I/F card is the standard for direction.
The pin at the right toward the insertion side is pin 1.

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2.6. Ethernet Communication Conditions
The communication link conditions with the connecting device of the Ethernet are determined by Auto Negotiation.
If this product is connected directly to an intelligent switch hub or intelligent hub, the physical link may take some time to become
established.
In such cases, if set to get the IP address from a DHCP/BOOTP server, a timeout error could occur while waiting to get the address
from DHCP/BOOTP, and it will fail to get the address. (Note 1) A workaround is to change the DIPSW1 to invalidate the timeout for
getting the IP address. For details on how to set DIPSW 1, see section 3.2.3 DIP Switches.
Note 1: This issue sometimes can be overcome by setting up a normal hub (non-intelligent)
between the product and intelligent switch.
2.7. Network Connection Cable
If the connecting device (hub, router or PC) does not support Auto MDI/MDI-X, be careful of the type of cable you use (straight or
cross). Normally, when connecting to a hub or router (MDI-X), use a straight cable. For a PC (MDI), use a cross cable for connecting
Peer-to-Peer.
Use the following cable standards.
Cable Standard: Category 5 or higher UTP cable
Cable Length: 100 m or less

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3. FUNCTION SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Scope of Communications Protocols
<TCP/IP>
Network Layers ARP, RARP, IP, ICMP
Transport Layers TCP, UDP
TCP Keep-Alive Supported
Application Layers DHCP, BOOTP
LPD (Printing)
Raw Socket Print (TCP Port 9100 Gets Printing/Printer Status)
Gets Printer Status (TCP Port 9101)
HTTP/HTTPS (Printer Status Display, Various Settings, StarWebPRNT
(Note 1))
FTP (Gets printer status, various settings, prints, F/W updates)
Telnet (Gets printer status, various settings)
SDP (Star’s Genuine NIC Search Protocol)
TFTP (Recover Firmware)
Reset with authentication, gets settings information (TCP port 22222)
SNMP (supported by F/W Ver. 5.0.0 or later)
TCP/IPSpecications IPversion4(IPv4)
Note 1: StarWebPRNT is only available for IFBD-HE07X/08X/BE07X. See “4. StarWebPRNT
Function” for more details
F/W Ver4.0.0 and later supports HTTPS.