Xerox Z750/N Setup Guide

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    P H A S E R® 7 5 0 COLOR PRINTER P h a s e r S h a r e® N e t w o r k i n g Setup Guide ® www.tek.com/Color_Printers/
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    Phaser® 750 Color Printer PhaserShare® Networking Setup Guide V1 November 1999
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    ® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. The Tektronix Phaser 750 Color Printer is certified as a NetWare print server device, Printers are four- and/or three-color process simulations and may not match PANTONE-identified solid color standards. Use current PANTONE Color Reference Manuals
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    7 Printing the Configuration Page 7 Installing the PhaserShare Administrator 7 Setting up the printer on a NetWare network 8 Troubleshooting Windows configurations 10 Setting IPX frame types from the Phaser 750 front panel 13 TCP/IP Configuration Overview 14 Windows 95 and Windows 98: PhaserPort
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    Contents Setting the IP address from the Phaser 750 front panel 23 Setting the IP address: DHCP 24 Supported DHCP fields 26 Setting the IP address: PhaserLink Printer Management Software 26 DNS (Domain Name Service) 27 EtherTalk and TokenTalk Configuration 28 Setting up the Macintosh Ethernet port
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    Network Printing with Tektronix Color Printers Network Printing with Tektronix Color Printers This guide provides information to help you quickly install your printer in the following environments: I Windows 95 and Windows 98 I Windows NT I Novell NetWare I EtherTalk or TokenTalk For information on
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    printer on a network. The CD-ROM also contains online documentation, printer drivers, and other printer software. A single integrated installer is used to install printer drivers and other software. For information on running the installer, see Using the Tektronix Installer on page 5. 2 Phaser
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    the printer. Note The printer is not a SCSI device. Do not connect the printer to your computer through the SCSI ports. 4. Turn on your computer and printer. 3094-73 After the computer and printer are connected, refer to the configuration instructions for your network type. Networking Setup Guide
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    and will lead to unreliable operation. Token Ring connection The printer can be connected to a Token Ring network using an optional Tektronix PhaserShare Token Ring Card. For information on installing the printer on Token Ring networks, see the PhaserShare Networking Manual. 4 Phaser 750 Color
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    click the CD icon to launch the CD-ROM. 2. Click Install Printer Driver. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Running the installer from the printer's hard disk You can run the installer from the printer's optional hard disk, if one is installed. This method requires
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    Software, see PhaserLink Printer Management Software on page 33. Tektronix Installer for Macintosh Running the installer from the printer's CD-ROM 1. Insert the printer's software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Start Me First. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation
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    Administrator (Tektronix). Use this application to configure the printer and the network when using NetWare 3.x and 4.x. I NWAdmin (Novell). Use this utility to manage existing queues on networks running NetWare 4.x in NDS mode. For DOS environments, see the PhaserShare Networking Manual. Printing
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    printer on a NetWare network Note If a password is used in Bindery mode, it must be set on the printer with the PhaserShare Administrator (or PhaserLink Printer the printer with the PhaserShare Administrator (or PhaserLink Printer Management NDS (NetWare Directory Services) mode. Log on this printer.
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    In the Main window Printer List, click the print server name/printer name. Note If the printer is not in the list of available printers, there could be a network hardware problem, an incorrect frame type, or incorrect search options settings. See Troubleshooting Windows configurations on page
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    Troubleshooting Windows configurations Printer does not appear in the Main window printer list 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and properly connected to the network. Try a different network I Sort by: Print Server Name I Select by: All Tektronix Printers 3. Click OK. 10 Phaser 750 Color
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    printer and try again. Click OK and correct the problem. Testing the file server-to-printer connection 1. First use the CAPTURE command to redirect an LPT port output to a network queue. For example: CAPTURE NB NFF NT Q=PHASER services tree to the location of the print queue object for this printer.
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    the frame type the printer is using is supported by the file server. See Printer does not appear in the Main window printer list on page 10. 7. Verify that at least one file server or router on the same segment as the printer has Reply to Get Nearest Server set to on. 12 Phaser 750 Color
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    NetWare Job is serviced, but does not print I Check the PhaserShare Administrator Printer Info dialog box for reported error conditions. I Download the PostScript Error Handler to the printer. For information on using the Tektronix PostScript Error Handler, see your printer's user documentation
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    see the PhaserShare Networking Manual. Printing the Configuration Page Your printer's Configuration Page reports important information that you will need for TCP/IP configuration. For information on printing a Configuration Page, see The printer's Configuration Page on page 2. 14 Phaser 750 Color
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    Microsoft Windows documentation. Setting up the printer for TCP/IP printing The Tektronix Installer for Windows automatically performs the following functions to set up your printer: I Locates your printer on the network. I Suggests an IP address for the printer if one has not already been assigned
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    as described in Tektronix Installer for Windows on page 5. 2. When prompted, select Easy Install, Minimal Install, or Custom Install. Continue following the on-screen instructions. 3. The installer attempts to find your printer on the network; if it cannot find the printer, a dialog is displayed
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    such as Phaser 850. b. In the Name/Address field, enter the IP address or DNS name of the printer (for example, 192.1.1.2), and click OK. If you don't know the printer's IP address or DNS name, click Browse to display a list of printers on the network. Double-click the printer you want; PhaserPort
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    as described in Tektronix Installer for Windows on page 5. 2. When prompted, select Easy Install, Minimal Install, or Custom Install. Continue following the on-screen instructions. 3. The installer attempts to find your printer on the network; if it cannot find the printer, a dialog is displayed
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    printer connected? Select Shared by a network server (client/server). 5. When prompted: Select a printer to set up, browse the displayed Network Neighborhood tree and select the print server queue. 6. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Networking Setup Guide
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    via LPR: I Use the new Desktop Printer (LPR). I Use the LaserWriter 8.5.1 driver (any printer can be selected) and select the appropriate LPR printer from the application by selecting File > Print > Printer. Creating an AppSocket Printer with LaserWriter 8.6 Tektronix provides Macintosh AppSocket
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    version 8.6 or later, with Desktop Printing enabled. I OpenTransport version 1.1 or later networking. TCP/IP networking provided by MacTCP software is not supported. The Macintosh must be properly configured to communicate with the printer (see Setting up the Macintosh Ethernet port for TCP/IP on
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    BOOTP, or DHCP. For UNIX, use a Tektronix-provided shell script to prepare a configuration file. Sending the file to the printer stores the IP address information in the printer's memory, where the printer reads it when reset. See the PhaserShare Networking Manual. I PC and Macintosh users can also
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    addressing Information Internet (IP) address for the printer Network mask Default Router/Gateway address Broadcast address Comments the printer calculates it automatically. However, you can override the default setting. Setting the IP address from the Phaser 750 button. Networking Setup Guide 23
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    DHCP server. Enabling DHCP on the printer Make sure that the printer's DHCP protocol is enabled. You can do this from the front panel; see Disabling and enabling protocols: Phaser 750 front panel on page 43. Installing the DHCP server 1. In Control Panel:Network, select Add Software. 2. Select TCP
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    address. See The printer's Configuration Page on page 2. 7. Using Add Printer Wizard (Windows NT 4.0) or Print Manager (Windows NT 3.5x), verify that a Windows NT printer port refers to the printer's IP address or DNS name. 8. Configure the printer's DHCP client software. Networking Setup Guide 25
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    the Printer's IP Address Supported DHCP fields The printer recognizes the printer's settings and click Apply at the bottom of the page. 5. The printer responds by displaying a dialog box that allows you to reset the printer. The changes will not take effect until the printer is reset. 26 Phaser
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    of the page. 7. The printer displays a dialog box that allows you to reset the printer. New parameters will not take effect until the printer is reset. For more information on PhaserLink Printer Management Software, see PhaserLink Printer Management Software on page 33. Networking Setup Guide 27
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    2). If the name does not appear, see Troubleshooting on page 31. Note It is possible for the Printer Name field on the Configuration Page to be blank. When the printer is turned on, it uses a default name and then checks to see that no other printer on the network has the same name. If enough
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    the triangle to the left of Printer Preferences. Click the triangle to the left of Name; this displays a dialog box containing a field for the printer's name. Enter the new name in the field. 5. Click Send. 6. To reselect the printer with its new name, open the Chooser. Networking Setup Guide 29
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    CD-ROM. The Macintosh README file is in the Network Utilities folder; the PC README file is in the UTILS directory. Changing the printer's zone: PhaserLink Printer Management Software 1. Connect to the printer via PhaserLink (see Accessing the printer from a browser on page 33). 2. On the left side
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    Chooser, use the following troubleshooting procedure. 1. Check that the Configuration Page shows a printer name, a node number, and a zone. I If there is no node number, verify that the printer is properly cabled to the network. Test the cable segment by plugging in a new cable segment or using the
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    the Tektronix Installer 1. Run the Tektronix installer as described under Tektronix Installer for Windows on page 5. 2. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions. Obtain the printer's URL (Network Path) 1. Connect to the printer via PhaserLink (see Accessing the printer from
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    following capabilities: I Receive printer status and manage printers, independent of network servers and operating systems. I Define a link to your local web server's support page. I Access online manuals and technical support information by using built-in links to the Tektronix web site. PhaserLink
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    supported by all printers. For details, refer to the PhaserShare Administrator or PhaserLink Printer NetWare provides the printer with the Printer. b. In the Configure Printer dialog printer. Printer Management Software 1. Connect to the printer via PhaserLink (see Accessing the printer Printer
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    the printer from a browser on page 33). 2. On the left side of the page, click Settings. 3. In the SETTINGS group, click Warm-up Settings. 4. Follow the instructions on the page to set up Intelligent Ready or standby settings. 5. Click Apply to save your changes. Networking Setup Guide 35
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    message is desired. See the PhaserLink Remote Internet Printing User Manual for more information on PhaserLink Remote Internet printing. Three designated users can receive messages: SysAdmin, Service, and Key User. Printer messages reporting errors, alerts, and warnings can be individually assigned
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    it creates a new job that overwrites Printer Management Software on page 38. I Sending reports via email from the Phaser 750 front panel on page 39. I Sending reports via email: PhaserLink Printer Management Software on page 39. I Setting up Usage Profile reporting on page 39. Networking Setup Guide
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    button) until the front panel displays Ready. Printing reports for OCR from the Phaser 750 front panel 1. When the front panel displays Ready, press the Help button. 2. Press the right-arrow (---->) button until Printer Administration is displayed. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the right-arrow
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    printer via PhaserLink (see Accessing the printer from a browser on page 33). 2. On the left side of the page, click Settings. 3. In the SETUP group, click Usage Profile Setup. 4. Follow the instructions on the page for setting up reports. 5. Click Apply to save your changes. Networking Setup Guide
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    Printer Management For complete information on Usage Profile reporting, including descriptions of each field in the report, see the PhaserLink Help (click Help on the left side of the Usage Profile Setup page). 40 Phaser 750 Color Printer
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    to automatically track Tektronix printer usage and obtain job accounting records. The tool supports large networks, with many users and printers. Job accounting and printer usage data is stored Usage Analysis Tool is provided by the application's online Help system. Networking Setup Guide 41
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    , you may want to disable protocols that you are not using to avoid unnecessary network traffic. There are four ways to disable protocols: I Use the printer's front panel; see Disabling and enabling protocols: Phaser 750 front panel on page 43. I In NetWare environments, you can use the PhaserShare
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    Phaser 750 front panel 1. When the front panel displays Ready, press the Menu button. 2. Press the right-arrow (---->) button until Configuration is displayed. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the right-arrow (---->) button until Network To return the printer to normal Networking Setup Guide 43
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    the name of the protocol; to disable the protocol, select Disabled, then click Apply at the bottom of the page. For more information on PhaserLink Printer Management Software, see PhaserLink Printer Management Software on page 33. 44 Phaser 750 Color
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    Getting Help Getting Help Help from the World Wide Web Tektronix Color Printer web site www.tek.com/Color_Printers/ Documentation www.tek.com/Color_Printers/userdoc/introduction.html Technical support www.tek.com/Color_Printers/support/colcare.html Color use tips for novices and experts www
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    's name 29 B broadcast address 23 C cables 4 Chooser 28 Configuration Page printing from PhaserLink Printer Management Software 2 printing from the front panel 2 reports what protocols are enabled 42 customer support 45 F frame type (IPX) 13 front panel enabling and disabling protocols 43 printing
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    23 Network Path 32 networking software 2 NWAdmin 7 S Status Notification 36 T TCP/IP configuration overview 14 Macintosh 20 PC configuration 15 Windows NT 18 technical support 45 terminators Ethernet 4 Token Ring 4 TokenTalk 28 troubleshooting EtherTalk 31 NetWare 10 O OS/2 1 P PhaserLink Printer
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