D-Link PS Admin User Manual

Print Server Administration User’s Guide
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Appendix: Telnet Interface Administration
protocol) table to add a mapping from the IP address you
want to assign to the print server’s Ethernet address. For
many TCP/IP systems, this is done with a command of the
form:
arp ip-address ethernet-address
For example, to assign the address 202.39.74.40 to the print
server with MAC address 00 80 C8 14 26 34, use the
command:
arp 202.39.74.40 0080C8142634
Note: on a UNIX-based system, you will need to have superuser
(root) permission to execute the arp command.
3. From the host with the modified ARP table, send an ICMP
echo request to the print server using the ping command:
ping 202.39.74.40
When the print server receives an ICMP request at its own
Ethernet address, but with a different IP address than the one it
was expecting, it changes its IP address setting.
4. The print server will now respond to the new IP address. At
this point you can use the telnet interface (as described
below) to change the host’s other settings.
Accessing the Telnet Interface
You can access your print server’s telnet interface using an
ordinary telnet client program. On many systems, the command
to invoke a telnet client is:
telnet ip-address

D-Link PS Admin Specifications

General

Brand	D-Link
Model	PS Admin
Category	Software
Language	English

Summary

About This Guide

What’s Not Covered in This User’s Guide

Details what is not included in this user's guide, focusing on hardware setup instead of software.

Introduction

Background on Print Servers

Explains the evolution of print sharing, from direct connections to server-based solutions, highlighting the need for print servers.

D-Link Print Server Administration Features

Outlines the key features of D-Link print servers and the PS Admin program for management.

Installing and Starting the PS Admin Program

System Requirements

Lists the necessary hardware and software requirements for installing and running the PS Admin program.

Starting PS Admin

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to launch the PS Admin application on different Windows versions.

Getting Started Setting up Your Print Server

Choosing a Name for Your Print Server

Guides on selecting a server name, including naming conventions and restrictions for D-Link print servers.

Setting a Password for Your Print Server

Explains the importance of setting a password to protect print server settings from unauthorized access.

Changing Print Server Port Settings

Details how to configure parameters for parallel and serial printer ports, such as name, description, and speed.

Testing Your Print Server

Describes how to use the Print Test function to verify that the print server and connected printers are functioning correctly.

Setting up Novell NetWare 3.x Printing

Introduction to Novell NetWare Printing

Introduces Novell NetWare printing concepts, including print queues and the role of the file server.

Print Server Setup Procedure

Step-by-step guide to configure the print server to act as a NetWare print server and serve print queues.

Remote Printer Setup Procedure

Explains how to set up the print server as a NetWare remote printer for simplified administration.

Printing from Client Workstations

General instructions for clients to connect to NetWare print queues served by the print server.

Windows 95 Client Workstations

Instructions for configuring Windows 95 to print to a NetWare print queue via the print server.

Windows NT 4.0 (and later) Client Workstations

Steps for setting up Windows NT 4.0 or later workstations to print to NetWare print queues.

Windows NT 3.51 Client Workstations

Guide for Windows NT 3.51 users to connect to NetWare 3.x printer queues.

Windows 3.x and Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Workstations

Instructions for Windows 3.x and WFW 3.11 clients to access NetWare 3.x printer queues.

MS-DOS/PC-DOS Workstations

Details on using the CAPTURE command for DOS-based workstations to print to NetWare print queues.

Setting up Novell NetWare 4.x Printing

NetWare Directory Services

Explains NetWare Directory Services (NDS) and its advantages over the Bindery database for network management.

Setting up as a NetWare Print Server

Guides on configuring the print server for NetWare NDS printing by creating NDS objects like Print Queue and Printer.

Setting up as a NetWare Remote Printer

Describes how to configure the print server as a NetWare remote printer within an NDS environment.

Printing from Client Workstations

General steps for client workstations to connect to NetWare 4.x print queues using the print server.

Windows 95 Workstations

Instructions for Windows 95 to access NetWare 4.x printer queues, potentially using bindery emulation.

Windows NT 4.0 (and later) Client Workstations

Steps for Windows NT 4.0+ workstations to print to NetWare 4.x print queues via the print server.

Windows NT 3.51 Client Workstations

Guide for Windows NT 3.51 users to connect to NetWare 4.x printer queues.

Windows for Workgroups Client Workstations

Instructions for WFW 3.11 clients to access NetWare 4.x printer queues.

MS-DOS/PC-DOS Workstations

Details on using the CAPTURE command for DOS-based workstations with NetWare 4.x networks.

Setting up Microsoft Network Printing

Setting up the Print Server for Microsoft Networking

Basic configuration steps for the print server to be usable in Microsoft Networking environments.

Windows 95 Client Workstations

Instructions for Windows 95 clients to print directly through the network print server.

Windows NT 4.0 (and later) Client Workstations

Steps for Windows NT 4.0+ workstations to print via the network print server.

Windows NT 3.51 Client Workstations

Guide for Windows NT 3.51 clients to print through the network print server.

Windows for Workgroups Client Workstations

Instructions for WFW 3.11 clients to enable network printing via the print server.

MS-DOS/PC-DOS Workstations

Details on using the NET USE command for DOS clients to connect to the D-Link print server.

Setting up AppleTalk Printing

Setting up the Print Server for AppleTalk Printing

Configuration steps to enable AppleTalk protocol and set up the print server for AppleTalk printing.

Printing from MacOS Client Workstations

Procedure for choosing a PostScript printer connected to the print server as a default printer on MacOS.

Setting up UNIX TCP/IP Printing

Configuring TCP/IP Network Settings

Steps to enable TCP/IP protocol, configure IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for the print server.

Allowing SNMP-based Management

How to configure SNMP community names and access rights for network management of the print server.

Setting up SNMP Traps

Procedure to enable and configure SNMP traps to send alerts to network management stations.

Printing Text Files from Unix

Explains text file translation for Unix systems, allowing the creation of separate printers for text and graphics files.

Printing from BSD Unix Versions

Guide for BSD Unix derivatives like Linux, SunOS, FreeBSD to set up printing to the D-Link print server.

Printing from SCO Unix System V/386

Instructions for SCO Unix System V/386 hosts to configure remote printing to the D-Link print server.

Printing from Solaris

Steps for Sun Solaris workstations to set up printing by configuring the print server in Admintool.

Printing from Windows NT

How to print from Windows NT workstations using the lpd protocol to the D-Link print server.

PS Admin Administration

The PS Admin Main Window

An overview of the PS Admin main window interface, including toolbar buttons, menu bar, and status bar.

Filtering the List of Print Servers

Explains how to use filters and wildcards to manage and locate specific print servers in a large network.

Working with Environment Files and Preferences

Details on saving and loading environment files to speed up PS Admin startup and managing preferences.

Monitoring Printer Status

How to check the online/offline status, paper status, and errors of printers connected to the print server.

Checking NetWare Print Jobs

Methods for monitoring NetWare print jobs and managing queues, including holding jobs and changing form types.

Configuring NetWare Print Services

Covers administration of NetWare print services like print queues, printers, and print servers using PS Admin.

Managing Print Queues

Instructions for creating, deleting, assigning servers, operators, and users for NetWare print queues.

Managing Printers

How to assign print queues to printers and configure user notifications for print job events.

Managing Print Servers

Procedures for creating, deleting, and assigning printers and operators to NetWare print servers.

Resetting the Print Server

Upgrading the Print Server’s Internal Firmware

Troubleshooting Print Server Problems

Using the PS Admin Device Diagnostics Window

How to use the Device Diagnostics window to display print server settings and status for problem identification.

Appendix: Telnet Interface Administration

Setting an IP Address without PS Admin

Manual method and BOOTP server usage for assigning an IP address to the print server without PS Admin.

Accessing the Telnet Interface

Instructions on how to connect to the print server's telnet interface using a standard telnet client.

Changing TCP/IP Settings

How to modify TCP/IP configuration, including IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and SNMP settings via telnet.

Changing Server Settings

Using the telnet interface to change server name, location, and administrator contact information.

Changing the Print Server Password

Procedure to change the print server's password using the telnet interface for enhanced security.

Changing Port Settings

How to adjust port settings (name, description, speed, PJL) for parallel and serial ports via telnet.

Changing AppleTalk Settings

Modifying AppleTalk network settings, such as zone name and printer type, using the telnet interface.

Displaying Configuration Information

How to view print server hardware, software, configuration, and port status details via telnet.

Resetting the Print Server

Performing an ordinary or factory reset of the print server using the telnet interface.

Upgrading Print Server Firmware

Steps for upgrading print server firmware using a TFTP server and the telnet interface.