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Oki B6200 Series User Manual

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B6200/B6300 SERIES
network print environment user's guide

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Oki B6200 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution1200 x 1200 dpi
Processor200 MHz
ConnectivityUSB 2.0, Parallel
Memory32 MB (expandable to 288 MB)
Operating Systems SupportedWindows
Print TechnologyLED

Summary

Using This Guide

Prerequisite Knowledge

Information about necessary knowledge before using the printer, covering hardware, software, and network operations.

Conventions

Defines common icons, terms, and formatting conventions used throughout the user guide.

1 Overview

1.1 Supported Environment

Details the supported operating systems and network environments for printer connectivity and protocols.

2 Printing Through LPD or Port9100

2.1 Installation Procedure for Printing Through LPD or Port9100

Explains how to install and configure printing via LPD or Port9100 protocol for Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003.

System Configuration

Details the network configuration for LPD and Port9100 protocols, including IP address setup.

Target Computers

Lists the computers that support printing via LPD or Port9100, specifying OS and protocol.

Set Up Procedure

Step-by-step guide for setting up the printer and computer for LPD or Port9100 printing.

2.2 Setting Up the Computer

Procedure for creating a shared printer and setting up the computer for network printing.

Creating a Shared Printer

Procedure for creating a shared printer on Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 for network access.

Settings of Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003

Instructions for configuring printer sharing on Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003, using Windows XP as an example.

Settings of Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me

Steps for setting up printing on Windows 95/98/Me by connecting to a shared printer.

3 Internet Printing

3.1 Installation Procedure for Internet Printing

Guide for installing and configuring printing using the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP).

System Configuration

Explains printer support for IPP and the network configuration for printing via the Internet.

Target Computers

Lists computers that support Internet printing, including OS and service/client details.

3.2 Installing the Printer Driver

Instructions for installing the printer driver on a computer for various operating systems.

Installation Procedure (Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003)

Step-by-step guide to install the PCL printer driver on Windows XP for Internet printing.

Installation Procedure (Windows Me)

Procedure to install the printer driver on Windows Me for Internet printing using the Add Printer Wizard.

4 Printing Through SMB

4.1 Installation Procedure for Printing through SMB

Explains the process of connecting a printer to a Windows network using the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol.

System Configuration

Details SMB protocol support and transport protocols (NetBEUI, TCP/IP) for direct printing.

Target Computers

Lists computers supporting SMB printing, specifying OS and protocol requirements.

Set Up Procedure

Procedure for setting up the printer and computer for SMB printing, including enabling the SMB port.

4.2 Setting/Changing SMB Using the [Config.txt] File

Guide on how to modify the printer's SMB settings by editing the config.txt file.

Setting Format of [config.txt] File

Details the format and parameters available for configuring the printer via the config.txt file.

4.3 Auto Driver Downloading

Enables automatic downloading of printer drivers to Windows 95/98/Me computers.

Preparation for Auto Driver Downloading

Steps to prepare for auto driver downloading, requiring administrator privileges.

Auto Downloading of Printer Driver

Explains how to use the auto driver downloading feature to install the printer driver on Windows 98.

5 Printing Through NetWare

5.1 Installation Procedure for Printing Through NetWare

Explains the installation process for connecting a printer to a Novell NetWare network.

System Configuration

Details printer compatibility with Novell NetWare versions and PServer mode functionality.

Target Computers

Specifies the required environments for NetWare servers and client computers.

IPX/SPX Frame Types

Details supported Ethernet interfaces and IPX/SPX frame types for NetWare connectivity.

Set Up Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for setting up the printer and NetWare environment for printing.

6 Printing From UNIX

6.1 For Printing From UNIX

Explains the installation procedure for printing from a UNIX computer using LPD protocol.

System Configuration

Details the use of Line Printer Daemon Protocol (LPD) with TCP/IP for UNIX network printing.

Target Computers

Identifies target computers for UNIX printing, compatible with RFC 1179 Line Printer Daemon Protocol.

Interface

Lists the interfaces on which the printer LPD is available (Ethernet 100BaseTX, 10Base-T).

Set Up Procedure

Step-by-step procedure for setting up the printer for UNIX printing.

6.2 Setting Up the Workstation

Explains settings for SunOS, HP-UX, and Solaris workstations for printing.

Before Setup

Checks to perform before setting up the workstation, including OS variations and superuser authority.

Print Language/Mode

Explains how printer names relate to print languages/modes for UNIX printing.

Examples of Settings for SunOS 4.1.4

Provides examples of printer settings for SunOS 4.1.4, including PostScript language configuration.

Examples of Settings for Solaris 2.X

Shows examples of printer settings for Solaris 2.X, including PostScript and logical printer configurations.

Examples of Settings for HP-UX 11.0

Illustrates printer settings for HP-UX 11.0, covering PostScript language and logical printer setup.

6.3 Printing (SunOS)

Details the 'lpr' command for printing files from SunOS workstations, including command format and options.

Command Options

Explains the command options for 'lpr', such as -P Printer name, -# No. of copies, and -C option.

Precautions

Notes on limitations and precautions when using the 'lpr' command, such as file limits.

Delete (lprm)

Describes the 'lprm' command used to delete print data from the queue, including command format and options.

Inquiry (Ipq)

Explains the 'lpq' command for inquiring about printer status and print job queues.

6.4 Printing (HP-UX/Solaris)

Details the 'lp' command for printing files from HP-UX or Solaris workstations, including command format and options.

Delete (Cancel)

Explains the 'cancel' command to delete print data from the queue, covering command options and precautions.

Inquiry (Ipstat)

Describes the 'lpstat' command for inquiring about printer status, including command options and precautions.

6.5 -C Option (Ipr Command)

Explains the functions and printing operations affected by the -C option in the 'lpr' command.

Function

Details the items that can be set up using the -C option for the 'lpr' command.

Selecting a Paper Tray

Details how to specify paper size or tray for printing using the -C option.

Selecting a Paper Output Tray

Specifies parameters for selecting the paper output tray (rear or center).

Selecting a Paper Type

Lists parameters for selecting paper types like plain, heavy weight, or transparency.

Specifying 2 sided Printing

Details parameters for specifying duplex (2-sided) or simplex (1-sided) printing.

Specifying Paper Size and 2 sided Printing

Defines parameters for specifying paper size and binding type for 2-sided printing.

Specifying Collation

Specifies the parameter for sorting prints electronically.

Specifying Color and Print Modes

Lists parameters for specifying color and print modes, noting color setting is unavailable.

Printing

Explains how to specify output format using the -C option with multiple parameters.

7 Printing From a Macintosh Computer

7.1 Printing From a Macintosh Computer

Explains the installation procedure for printing from a Macintosh computer using EtherTalk and LPD.

System Configuration

Details printer support for EtherTalk and LPD protocols for Macintosh printing.

Target Computers

Lists supported Macintosh OS versions for printing, including Mac OS 8.6 through X.

Set Up Procedure

Step-by-step guide for setting up the printer and Macintosh for printing.

8 Network Utility Software

8.1 IP Address Setting Tool

Tool to set printer's IP address, search network for printers, and set IP via MAC address.

8.2 NetWare Setup Wizard

Utility to set or change initial settings for NetWare server and printer environments.

8.3 Simple Status Notification

Tool to monitor network printer status via an icon or dialog box on the computer.

Operating Requirements

Lists operating systems and printer requirements for using Simple Status Notification (SSN).

Using SSN

Step-by-step guide for using Simple Status Notification (SSN) on Windows XP.

Color of the Icon and Printer Status

Explains the meaning of different icon colors used by SSN to indicate printer status.

Monitoring a Specific Printer Automatically when Windows Starts

Instructions to set up SSN to automatically monitor printers upon Windows startup.

SSN Features

Overview of SSN features, including dialog box options and TCP/IP search functionality.

Menu

Describes actions available from the printer icon menu, including displaying status and activating OkiWebRemote.

9 Precautions and Limitations

9.1 On Using TCP/IP

Precautions and limitations for using the printer with TCP/IP, covering setup and operations.

Setting Up

Precautions for setting up IP addresses for the printer and computer in a TCP/IP environment.

Setting Up the Computer

Precautions for setting up computers for TCP/IP printing, especially for UNIX workstations.

Switching the Power On/Off

Notes on printer behavior when power is switched off or on, depending on spool mode settings.

Printing From Windows

Precautions for printing from Windows, including issues with spool mode and print data size.

Printing From UNIX

Notes on printing from UNIX, including spool mode limitations and file handling.

Delete

Precautions regarding deleting print jobs, including file by file deletion and workstation limitations.

Inquiry

Precautions for inquiring about printer status, including file name truncation and job number display.

Others

General precautions for IP address changes and printer spool operations.

9.2 On Using SMB

Precautions and limitations for using the printer with SMB, covering setup and operations.

Setting Up

Precautions for setting up IP addresses and SMB ports, and memory size for SMB printing.

Setting Up the Computer

Precautions for setting up computers for SMB printing, including IP address and NIS considerations.

Switching the Power On/Off

Notes on printer behavior when power is switched off or on for SMB spool modes.

Printing

Precautions for printing with SMB spool modes and when the printer is offline.

Deleting Jobs

Notes on deleting jobs in Windows NT 4.0, especially when Service Pack is not installed.

9.3 On Using NetWare

Precautions and limitations for using the printer with NetWare, covering setup and operations.

Setting Up the Printer

Precautions and limitations regarding device names, tree, file server, context, and print server names for NetWare.

Setting Up the Server

Notes on setting up NetWare NDS and Bindery environments, including limits on servers, queues, and users.

Printing

Precautions for printing using TCP/IP and NetWare 5.1, and considerations for Windows applications.

About Printing Control

Details printer features applicable when using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE, indicating port status.

10 Troubleshooting

10.1 Using TCP/IP

Troubleshooting guide for TCP/IP printing issues on Windows and UNIX systems.

When Using Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me

Troubleshooting for printing issues in Windows 95/98/Me over TCP/IP, covering network errors and spool errors.

When Using Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003

Troubleshooting for printing issues in Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003, covering printer not printing and result issues.

The Printer Is Not Printing

Troubleshooting steps for when the printer is not printing under Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 due to IP address or spool limits.

Unable to Obtain the Desired Print Results

Troubleshooting for incorrect print results due to mismatched print language or incorrect printer driver.

When Using UNIX

Troubleshooting for printing issues in UNIX, covering printer not printing and result issues.

The Printer Is Not Printing

Troubleshooting for printing issues in UNIX, covering incorrect IP, network errors, and offline status.

Unable to Obtain Desired Print Results

Troubleshooting for incorrect print results in UNIX due to print language mismatch or data format.

10.2 Using SMB

Troubleshooting guide for SMB printing issues, covering printer not found and printer not printing.

The Printer Is Not Found

Troubleshooting steps when the printer is not found in SMB network, covering protocol differences and host name issues.

The Printer Is Not Printing

Troubleshooting for printers not printing via SMB due to connection limits or processing other jobs.

Cannot Delete Documents From the Printer Window

Steps to resolve issues when documents cannot be deleted from the printer window.

Cannot Perform Auto Driver Downloading

Troubleshooting for auto driver downloading failures, related to config.txt settings and folder structures.

10.3 Using NetWare

Troubleshooting guide for NetWare printing issues, covering printer not printing and result issues.

The Printer Is Not Printing

Troubleshooting NetWare printing issues related to frame types, network breakdowns, and user/group registration.

When "Please reboot printer" Appears

Troubleshooting steps for the 'Please reboot printer' message related to NetWare interface errors.

Unable to Obtain Desired Print Results

Troubleshooting for incorrect print results in NetWare due to print language mismatch.

No Notification

Information on causes and solutions when no error messages are received for print instructions.

No Notification of Printer Errors

Troubleshooting for printer errors when no notifications are received, relating to Notify Candidate List.

No End-of-job Notification

Troubleshooting for missing end-of-job notifications, related to the NOTIFY option and CASTOFF utility.

A Appendix

A.1 Using Telnet

Guide on using Telnet to set printer port and protocol configurations, including client and settings details.

Settings for Using the Telnet

Explains the environment and procedure for setting up the printer using Telnet.

The Items That Can Be Set Using the Telnet

Details the specific printer settings that can be confirmed or changed via Telnet menus.

A.2 Setting IP Address

Procedure for setting the printer's IP address manually or via DHCP/BOOTP/RARP servers.

Setting IP Address

Step-by-step instructions for setting the IP address via the printer's control panel.

Setting Subnet Mask/Gateway Address

Instructions for setting the subnet mask and gateway address via the printer's control panel.

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