Lantronix MPS100 User Manual

MPS/LPS User Guide 4: TCP/IP Configuration
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Figure 5: Adding /etc/printcap Entry
mps_prt|Printer on LAB
MPS:\
:rm=MPS_xxxxxx:\
:rp=MPS_xxxxxx_TEXT:\
:sd=/usr/spool/lpd/mps_prt:
This will create a host queue named mps_prt. The rm parameter
is the name of the MPS in the host’s /etc/hosts file, the rp
parameter is the name of the service as it exists on the MPS, and
the sd parameter specifies the name of a directory on the host
used to hold temporary spooling files.
3. Create a world-writable spooling directory using the mkdir
command.
Figure 6: Creating Spooling Directory
# mkdir /usr/spool/lpd/mps_prt
# chmod 777 /usr/spool/lpd/mps_prt
4. If desired, use the mx option to allow unlimited size files to be
printed and the sh option to prevent header pages from being
generated. See the host’s documentation or man pages for
more information on the format of the printcap file and how
to create the spool directory.
5. Print to the queue using normal lpr commands:
Figure 7: Printing to Queue
% lpr -Pmps_prt /etc/hosts
LPR on AIX Hosts
The System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) allows you to
enable LPD printing and create print queues. LPR has only been
tested on AIX versions 3.2 and higher.
To create a print queue:
1. At the host prompt, type smit.
2. Choose Print Spooling.
3. Choose Manage Print Server and Start the Print Server
Subsystem (lpd daemon).

Lantronix MPS100 Specifications

General

Device Type	Print Server
Model	MPS100
Manufacturer	Lantronix
Connectivity	Wired
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Network / Transport Protocol	TCP/IP
Remote Management Protocol	HTTP, SNMP
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Network Ports Qty	1
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
USB Ports	1 x USB
Supported Protocols	IPP
Features	Auto-sensing
Interface	Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, USB 2.0
Power Supply	5V DC
Operating Temperature	0 - 40 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 to 70 °C
Dimensions	76.2 mm x 101.6 mm x 25.4 mm
Weight	0.1 kg
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	76.2 mm
Height	25.4 mm
Ports	1 x USB, 1 x RJ-45

Summary

2: Installation

Installing the MPS

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically connecting and installing the MPS print server.

3: Getting Started

Configuration Methods

4: TCP/IP Configuration

Setting the IP Address

Details the necessity of setting an IP address for TCP/IP functionality and methods to achieve it.

LPR Printing

Introduces LPR printing methods and essential parameters for configuration.

Unix Host Troubleshooting

Provides troubleshooting steps for common issues with Unix hosts and LPR printing.

5: NetWare Configuration

NDS Print Queues

Explains how to create NDS print queues using NetWare Administrator.

NetWare Host Troubleshooting

Lists common issues and solutions for NetWare environments.

6: LAT Configuration

Printing Directly to a Port

Describes the simplest method for LAT printing by printing directly to a port.

LAT Host Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common problems encountered with LAT host configurations.

7: AppleTalk Configuration

AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting

Provides guidance for resolving issues with AppleTalk host printing.

8: DLC Configuration for LAN Manager

Host Configuration

B: Troubleshooting

Power-up Troubleshooting

DHCP/BOOTP/RARP Troubleshooting

Printing Problems

PostScript Problems

D: Updating Software

Obtaining Software

Reloading Software

Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates

F: Frequently Used Commands

Server Commands

Port Commands

Protocol Commands