Tektronix Phaser 740 User manual

P H A S E R S H A R E® N E T W O R K I N G
Setup guide
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www.tek.com/Color_Printers/

PhaserShare
®
Networking Setup Guide
V2 January 1999
063-3116-00

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Setup Guide
iii
1 Introduction
Before you begin network configuration 2
Printing a Configuration Page 2
Printer management 3
If you need more information 4
2 Connecting Your Printer to a Network
PhaserShare Series B Ethernet interface 5
PhaserShare Series B Token Ring card 9
PhaserShare Series B LocalTalk card 19
3 EtherTalk, LocalTalk, and TokenTalk Configuration
Configuration overview 21
Finding the printer’s name in the Chooser 22
4 Novell NetWare Configuration
Installing the PhaserShare Administrator 23
Using the Quick Configuration Wizard 24
Setting IPX frame types from the front panel 28
5 TCP/IP Configuration (UNIX)
Adding the printer to the host table 31
Assigning a print queue to the printer 31
Example installation for a typical BSD UNIX system 33
Printer configuration 35
Extracting files from unix.tar 36
6 Windows 95 and Windows 98: PhaserPort Software
TCP/IP configuration for the PC 37
Setting the printer’s IP address 38
PhaserPort software installation 38
Adding a port for a new printer 40
Adding a port to an existing printer 41
Changing a port’s IP address 42
Contents

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PhaserShare Networking
7 Windows NT
Setting the printer’s IP address 43
Adding a Windows NT 4.0 driver on a Windows NT 4.0 server or workstation 43
Adding a Windows NT 4.0 driver on an NT 3.51 server 46
Adding a Windows NT 3.x driver 48
8 Setting the Printer’s IP Addressing Parameters
General information: setting IP parameters from the front panel 52
Setting IP parameters: Phaser 740 printer front panel 53
Setting IP parameters: Phaser 780 printer front panel 55
Setting IP parameters: Phaser 360 printer front panel 58
Setting IP parameters: RARP or BOOTP 61
Setting IP parameters: DHCP 62
Supported BOOTP/DHCP fields 64
Setting IP parameters: PostScript utility file (UNIX only) 64
Setting IP parameters: PhaserLink software 67
DNS (Phaser 740 and 780 printers only) 67
9 PhaserLink Software: the Printer’s Information Link
Accessing printer information from a browser 69
PhaserLink software help files 70
Setting printer parameters: PhaserLink software pages 71
Information Forwarding 71
Index

Setup Guide
1
Chapter
1
Introduction
This guide provides information to help you quickly install Tektronix
Phaser 740, Phaser 780, and Phaser 360 color printers in the following
environments:
■ EtherTalk, LocalTalk, and TokenTalk
■ Novell NetWare
■ UNIX
■ Windows 95 and Windows 98
■ Windows NT
For detailed networking information, including troubleshooting, see the online
manual on your printer’s CD-ROM, or see the PhaserShare Networking Manual in
PDF format on your printer’s CD-ROM.
For information on installing Tektronix printers in DOS environments, see the
printer’s CD-ROM or network utilities diskettes. They contain PostScript utility
files that can be sent to the printer for network configuration in DOS
environments. They also contain a DOS application, NWSET, for printer
configuration on NetWare networks.
For information on how to use the DOS configuration files, see the README
files on the printer’s CD-ROM and network utilities diskettes. PC users: the
README file for PostScript utility files is in the UTILS directory; the README
file for NWSET is in the NETWARE directory. (Macintosh users: the ReadMe file
for PostScript utility files is in the Network Utilities folder).
For information on installing into OS/2 environments, see the online manual on
your printer’s CD-ROM, or see the PhaserShare Networking Manual in PDF format
on your printer’s CD-ROM.

1
Introduction
2
PhaserShare Networking
Before you begin network configuration
■
Set up your printer and connect it to the network. See your printer’s user
documentation for information about setting up the printer. For
information about connecting the printer to the network, see Chapter 2 of
this manual, “Connecting Your Printer to a Network”.
■
Install the Tektronix driver for your printer on every Macintosh and PC
that will send print jobs to the printer. For details on driver
installation, see your printer’s user documentation.
■
For NetWare environments. To speed the setup process and avoid
conflicts, familiarize yourself with the components of your network.
You should know which version(s) of NetWare are installed, which
versions of client software are used, and the network topology (frame
types, routers, hubs, and cabling).
Printing a Configuration Page
Your printer’s Configuration Page supplies useful information for installing and
configuring the printer on a network.
Printing a Configuration Page: Phaser 740 and 360 front panels
1.
While the Ready message is displayed, press Menu . The printer
displays the first item in the menu:
Help Pages
<---- ----> Menu
2.
Press Menu to access the Help Pages; the following message appears:
Menu Map
<---- ----> Print
3.
Press <---- or ----> until the following message appears:
Configuration Page
<---- ----> Print
4.
Press Print .

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Setup Guide
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Printing a Configuration Page: Phaser 780 front panel
1.
While Ready is displayed, press Select ; the Printer menu is
displayed:
Printer Menu
Help Pages Menu
2.
Press Menu ; the Help Pages menu is displayed:
Help Pages
Configuration Page Print
3.
Press Print .
Printer management
After your printer is up and running on the network, you can take advantage of
the following features that aid you in managing your printer over the network:
■
Job accounting. The printer stores a log file containing information
about jobs printed. The file is a list of job accounting records. Each
record contains fields such as user name, job name, pages printed, job
times, and toner used. Job accounting is available through the
PhaserShare Administrator and PhaserLink software.
■
Email notification. PhaserLink software provides email notification,
which allows the printer to automatically send email to the system
administrator and others when the printer requires attention (for
example, when printer errors, warnings, and alerts occur, or when
service is required).
■
Usage Profile reports. The printer can generate reports detailing
printer usage. These Usage Profile reports include information on many
aspects of printer usage, including ink or toner used, number of pages
printed, and media types used. You can print these reports from the
front panel or PhaserLink, or you can obtain them automatically via
email.
For more information on these features, see the PhaserShare Networking Manual
on the printer’s CD-ROM.

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Introduction
4
PhaserShare Networking
If you need more information
You may need more information about troubleshooting your network
installation or using the printer. The following sources are available:
PhaserShare networking manual. Provides detailed networking information
for system administrators, including troubleshooting; available in PDF format
on the printer’s CD-ROM. A printed copy of this manual can be ordered from
Tektronix (part number 071-0180-00).
Online user manual . Provides complete information on using your printer,
including printer care, printer features, and networking; provided in HTML
format on the printer’s CD-ROM. It is also available on the Tektronix web site.
PhaserShare Administrator online help. Provides detailed descriptions of all
program functions and dialog boxes.
PhaserLink online help . HTML files supplied on the printer’s CD-ROM. See
“PhaserLink software help files” on page 70.
Readme files . Provided on the printer’s CD-ROM and diskettes. They contain
information about PostScript utility files and DOS applications that can be used
for configuring and using your printer in DOS environments. Some utility files
for Macintosh are also provided.
World Wide Web. User documentation and other printer information is
available from the Tektronix web site:
www.tek.com/Color_Printers/support/colcare.html
Technical support hotline. In the U. S. and Canada, call 1-800-835-6100,
Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 5:00 pm PST. For international numbers, see
the printer’s user guide or visit:
www.tek.com/Color_Printers/cgi-bin/CPIDlocProcessor

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Chapter
2Connecting Your
Printer to a Network
PhaserShare Series B Ethernet interface
The PhaserShare Series B Ethernet interface conforms to the IEEE 802.3 and
Ethernet II standards. With the printer’s built-in Ethernet interface, you can
connect the printer directly to an Ethernet network using twisted pair (10BaseT)
cables. With the PhaserShare Series B Ethernet card, you can connect the printer
directly to an Ethernet network using twisted pair (10BaseT or 100BaseTx) or
thin coax (10Base2) cables. Connecting the printer using thick coax (10Base5)
requires an adapter; contact your dealer to obtain adapters, cables, and
terminators.
When a PhaserShare Series B Ethernet card is installed, the printer’s built-in
Ethernet connector is disabled; use the connectors on the card.
When a PhaserShare Series B card is purchased initially with the printer, it is
installed at the factory. When a PhaserShare Series B card is purchased later as
an upgrade kit, follow the instructions that are shipped with the card.
C A U T I O N
To avoid damaging the network interface, turn off the printer before making any
Ethernet connections.

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Ethernet connections and indicators
Built-in Ethernet connector
The printer’s built-in Ethernet connector has the following connections and
indicators:
1. LINK indicator (Phaser 360 printer only); on indicates a working
connection to a hub; off indicates no connection to a hub.
2. RCV indicator (green); blinks while the network interface is receiving.
3. XMT indicator (yellow); blinks while the network interface is
transmitting.
4. Twisted pair (10BaseT) connector.
0180-01
Ethernet
RCV XMT
LNK
12
4
3

Connecting Your Printer to a Network 2
Setup Guide 7
PhaserShare Series B Ethernet card
The PhaserShare Series B Ethernet card has the following connections and
indicators:
1. TX indicator (yellow); blinks while the network interface is
transmitting.
2. RX Link indicator (green); blinks while the network interface is
receiving.
3. Speed indicator (yellow); on indicates 100 Mbps; off indicates
10 Mbps.
4. Twisted pair connection indicator; on indicates a working connection
to a hub; off indicates no connection to a hub. If the 10Base2 connector
( 6 ) is used, this indicator is off.
5. Twisted pair (10BaseT or 100BaseTx) connector.
6. Thin coax (10Base2) connector.
9789-05
13 5 6
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Ethernet Card

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Ethernet cables and termination
N O T E
To fully comply with EMI (electro-magnetic interference) specifications, the use
of shielded or screened cables may be required. “Shielded” describes
IBM-defined cables used with the DB-9 connector. “Screened” describes
cables that are electrically similar to Category 4 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair),
but with an added shield or screen.
10BaseT or 100BaseTx (Twisted Pair)
100BaseTx requires Category 5 (100-Ohm UTP) cabling.
The Ethernet standard does not allow a direct 10BaseT connection between a
single computer and a single printer. Use 10Base2 (Thin Ethernet) to connect a
single computer to a single printer.
C A U T I O N
Do not use “silver satin” telephone extension cables for 10BaseT networks,
either as drop cords or as patch cables in the wiring closet. (Silver satin cables
are flat, usually silver or gray, with 28-gauge stranded or tinsel conductors.) Do
not use shielded twisted pair cable intended for IBM Token Ring networks or
voice-grade (level 1 or 2) unshielded twisted pair cable for wiring runs. These
cables do not meet the requirements for 10BaseT and will lead to
unreliable operation.
10Base2 (Thin Ethernet)
Depending on the type of Ethernet cables you use and your network
configuration, you may need to use terminators at certain points in the
installation. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for your Ethernet
adapters and cables for details.
10Base5 (Thick Ethernet)
Connecting the printer using thick coax (10Base5) requires an adapter; contact
your dealer to obtain adapters, cables, and terminators.

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Setup Guide 9
PhaserShare Series BToken Ring card
The PhaserShare Series B Token Ring port conforms to the IEEE 802.5 standard.
With the PhaserShare Series B Token Ring card, you can connect the printer
directly to a Token Ring network using shielded twisted pair (STP; IBM Type 1)
or unshielded twisted pair (UTP; IBM Type 3) cables. Contact your dealer to
obtain adapters and cables.
N O T E
To fully comply with EMI specifications, the use of shielded or screened cables
may be required. “Shielded” describes IBM-defined cables used with the DB-9
connector. “Screened”describes cables that are electrically similar to Category
4 UTP, but with an added shield or screen.
When a PhaserShare Series B card is purchased initially with the printer, it is
installed at the factory. When a PhaserShare Series B card is purchased later as
an upgrade kit, follow the installation instructions that are shipped with the
card.
When a PhaserShare Series B Token Ring card is installed in the printer, the
printer’s built-in Ethernet connector is disabled.
C A U T I O N
To avoid damaging the network interface, turn off the printer before making any
Token Ring connections.

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10 PhaserShare Networking
Token Ring connections and indicators
The PhaserShare Series B Token Ring card has the following connections and
indicators on the rear panel:
1. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP; IBM Type 1) connector (DB-9).
N O T E
The STP port on the PhaserShare Token Ring card supports cable lengths up
to 150 meters (492 feet) from the interface to the MAU (Medium Access Unit),
including lobe and patch cables.
2. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP; IBM Type 3) connector (RJ-45).
3. Ring speed indicator (yellow); on indicates 16 Mbps, off indicates
4 Mbps.
4. TX indicator (yellow); blinks while the interface is transmitting.
5. Connection indicator (green); on indicates that the card is asserting its
ring insertion control signal.
6. RX indicator (green); blinks while the interface is receiving.
9789-06
PhaserShareTM
Series B
Token Ring Card TX
RX
INS
16
Mbs
STP UTP
1234
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Setup Guide 11
Ring speed jumper
The Token Ring card is equipped with a single three-pin jumper to set the ring
speed. There are two settings: 4 Mbps and 16 Mbps.
N O T E
If you received your printer with theToken Ring card already installed, you must
turn off the printer and remove the card before you change the jumper setting.
The following illustration shows a top view of the card and the location of the
jumper.
1. Rear panel
2. Jumper
9789-03
16 Mbps 4 Mbps
2
1

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Token Ring configuration
You can set the Token Ring Frame Routing from the printer’s front panel. When
you have the Frame Routing set, you may want to set other Token Ring
parameters. See “Configuring Token Ring parameters” on page 16. See the table
“Token Ring parameters” on page 15 for a list of Token Ring parameters.
Setting Frame Routing from the Phaser 740 and 360 front panels
N O T E
If you are attempting to perform any front panel procedure and you don’t see
the expected menu choices, the front panel may be locked. For information on
how to unlock it, see the
PhaserShare Networking Manual on the printer’s
CD-ROM.
1. Press Menu; the front panel displays Help Pages.
2. Press ----> or <---- until the front panel displays Network
Settings.
3. Access the Frame Routing menu:
a. Press Menu until the front panel displays Token Ring.
b. Press Menu; the front panel displays the first of two Frame Routing
choices.
4. Select the desired Frame Routing: Transparent or Source Route:
a. Press ----> until the Frame Routing choice you want is displayed.
b. Press OK to enter your choice into the printer; the front panel
briefly displays Selected, then returns to the Token Ring
display.
N O T E
When you are in the menu, if the front panel is not used for 5 minutes, the
printer returns to the Ready state.

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5. Return the printer to normal operation:
a. Press Exit until the front panel displays Network Settings.
b. Press Exit again.
■If you have changed any parameters that require a printer reset
to take effect, you will be prompted to reset the printer. If you
press Reset, the printer resets. If you press Resume, the front
panel displays Network Settings. Press Exit; the printer
returns to normal operation, but the changes you have made
will not take effect until the next time the printer is reset.
■If you have not changed any parameters that require a printer
reset to take effect, the front panel displays Ready.
Setting Frame Routing from the Phaser 780 front panel
When the Token Ring card is installed in the printer, you can set the Frame
Routing from the printer’s front panel. The choices are Transparent (no source
routing) or Source Route (use source routing).
1. While Ready is displayed, press Select; the Printer menu is
displayed:
Printer Menu
Help Pages Menu
2. Press or until the front panel displays Network
Settings.
Printer Menu
Network Settings Menu
3. Press Menu to enter the Network Settings menu; the front panel
displays:
Network Settings
Token Ring Menu
4. Press Menu again; the front panel displays the first of two Frame
Routing choices.

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5. Select the desired Frame Routing: Transparent or Source Route:
a. Press until the Frame Routing choice you want is displayed.
b. Press Select to enter your choice into the printer; the front panel
briefly displays Selected, then displays the selected Frame
Routing choice again.
6. Return the printer to normal operation:
a. Press until the front panel displays:
Network Settings
Token Ring Menu
b. Press again.
■If you have changed any parameters that require a printer reset to
take effect, you will be prompted to reset the printer. If you press
Confirm, the printer resets. To return to normal operation without
resetting the printer, press ; Printer Menu appears on the
top line of the display. Press again; the printer returns to
normal operation, but the changes you have made will not take
effect until the next time the printer is reset.
■If you have not changed any parameters that require a printer
reset, press again; the front panel displays Ready.