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EcoPRO Imaging has qualified three types of print server devices for its printers:
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Model 971 - an internal network card w/AUI or UTP input connectors |
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Digi Model 3410X FastPort - an external device w/UTP input connector and parallel output connector |
Other print server devices may also be suitable. Contact the manufacturer for assistance.
Setting up a Windows NT printer involves several steps:
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Installing TCP/IP services |
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Configuring the Windows NT IP address |
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Configuring the printer server 971 FastPort |
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Configuring the printer port |
Installing TCP/IP Services
Click on the Start button, Settings, and Control Panel
Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon
Click on the Services tab
Click on the Add button
Highlight Microsoft TCP/IP Printing
Click OK
Click on the Add button
Highlight Simple TCP/IP Services
Click OK
Click on the Protocols tab
Click on the Add button
Highlight TCP/IP Protocol
Click OK
Click Close
Do not restart at this time.
Double-click on Services icon
Highlight Simple TCP/IP Services and TCP/IP Print Server
Click on Start
Click on Startup...
Select Automatic
Click on Close
Restart when prompted
Configuring the Windows NT IP Address
Right-click on the Network Neighborhood desktop icon
Click on Protocols
Double-click on TCP/IP
If a DHCP server is not providing addresses, and an IP address is not already configured, then enter the IP Address
If you are not sure if a DHCP server is providing addresses, consult with your network administrator.
Determine if a subnet mask and default gateway are required. If you don't know if they are required, check with your network administrator--generally, they are not needed on a small network.
Enter the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway, if required
Click OK twice
Restart when prompted.
Click here for 981 configuration or FastPort configuration
Configuring the Model 971 Print Server
LED Diagnostics
| LED | Normal | Failure | |
| Link | Green: link established; Orange: no link | Off | |
| Status | Green: blinks 5 times per second when no IP configured; blinks 2 times per second when IP configured Orange: Ethernet activity | Orange: blinks 2 times per second |
Setting Factory Defaults
If there is any doubt about the NVRAM values, set the factory defaults by the following steps:
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Turn off power to unit |
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Remove card from the unit and install jumper across sw7 or JP2, depending on the version of the plotter |
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Install card and turn power on |
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Turn power off, remove card from unit, and remove jumper |
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Install card and turn power on |
The IP address has been changed to the factory default of 0.0.0.0 (you cannot ping 0.0.0.0). NetWare, AppleTalk, and LPD are enabled.
Configuring the IP Address
Open a DOS session
NOTE*** In the following dialogue, all commands should be terminated by Enter
Type ping known_host to establish an ARP table (A "known_host" is a TCP/IP-based node whose address you know)
Type arp -a to verify that an ARP table entry has been made
Type arp -s IP_address Ethernet_address where IP address can be any unused IP on the subnet or the proposed IP of the Model 971 and Ethernet address found on the Model 971
Type arp -a to verify the static IP address
Type telnet static_IP_address 2002 where 2002 is the telnet port for Milan and Digi print servers
Type y to enter the monitor mode
Type d to display configuration
Verify that LPD is enabled.
If it isn't, type n then type l and follow the instructions in the menu
Type x to exit network configuration
Type i to configure the IP address
Type d to verify the new IP address
Type r to reset the 971
The telnet session is disconnected.
If the 971 appears to hang, recycle the printer power.
Verify the configuration by pinging the new IP address.
Refer to EcoPRO Imaging Model 971 Ethernet Hardware Guide P/N 501987 for additional information.
Click here for printer port configuration
Configuring the Digi Model 3410X FastPort Print Server
Connecting the FastPort
Set front panel switches:
| D1 | D2 | Mode | Description | |
| Up | Up | Normal | Default. No telnet connection. Print to unit
LEDs: Power on, Network and System blink |
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| Up | Down | Telnet | Telnet to port 2002 and print to unit
LEDs: Power on, Network and System blink |
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| Down | Down | Diagnostic | Attach a terminal to run serial monitor; no print jobs accepted
LEDs: Power on, Network blinks, System off |
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| Down | Up | Test Page | Test page prints on parallel port on power cycle. No print jobs accepted
LEDs: Power on, System and Parallel blink |
Connect FastPort to parallel connector on printer/plotter. Connect AC adapter or power lead to FastPort.
Setting Factory Defaults
If there is any doubt about the NVRAM values, set the factory defaults by the following steps:
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Remove power from the FastPort. |
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Set front panel switches D1 and D2 Down. |
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Apply power. |
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Move either D1 or D2 Up and Down at least five times. Set D1 Up and D2 Down. |
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Recycle power. |
The IP address has been changed to the factory default of 0.0.0.0 (you cannot ping 0.0.0.0). The following protocols are enabled: TCP Sockets (fpfilter), LPD, Netware, Microsoft Windows print services, HP DLC, AppleTalk, Parallel port mode: Standard.
Using the Self-test
The FastPort performs a self-test when it powers up in the Normal mode, with D1 and D2 in the Up position. If it passes the self-test, the System LED blinks regularly. If the FastPort is properly connected to an active network, the Network LED will blink erratically.
When the unit fails the self-test, it stops, displays a code to indicate the failure, then recycles the self-test every twenty seconds. The LED codes below indicate the failing component.
| Failure | Parallel | Network | System | |
| CPU | Off | Off | Off | |
| SRAM | Off | On | Off | |
| EPROM | On | On | On | |
| Ethernet | Off | Off | On | |
| Parallel | Off | On | On | |
| NVRAM | On | On | Off |
Printing a Test Page
Set the front panel switches D1 Down and D2 Up, then power cycle the unit. The FastPort will generate a PostScript page, which can be printed on an ASCII printer as well.
Some printers and plotters will not process the FastPort PostScript test page. They will, however, indicate that data are being received. See manual to determine how incoming data are indicated.
Configuring the IP Address
Open a DOS session
NOTE*** In the following dialogue, all commands should be terminated by Enter
Type ping known_host to establish an ARP table (A "known_host" is a TCP/IP-based node whose address you know)
Type arp -a to verify that an ARP table entry has been made
Type arp -s IP_address Ethernet_address where IP address can be any unused IP on the subnet or the proposed IP of the FastPort and Ethernet address found on the FastPort
Type arp -a to verify the static IP address
Type telnet static_IP_address 2002 where 2002 is the telnet port for Milan and Digi print servers
Type !
Type y to enter the monitor mode
Type d to display configuration
Verify that LPD is enabled.
Press [Enter]
If it isn't, type n then type l and follow the instructions in the menu
Type i to configure the IP address
Type r to reset the FastPort
The telnet session is disconnected.
Recycle power on the FastPort.
Verify the configuration by pinging the new IP address.
Refer to Model 3410X FastPort User Manual P/N 75410 Rev 1.0 for additional information.
Click on the Start button, Settings, and Printers.
Right-click on the printer to be configured
Click on Properties
Click on Ports tab
Click on Add Port
Click here to configure the FastPort for Local Port (NetBEUI)
Configuring TCP/IP
Double-click LPR Port
Enter the IP address of the print server in the box labeled "Name or address of the server providing lpd:"
Enter 'raw' (lowercase only) in the box labeled "Name of the printer or print queue on that server:"
Use 'raw_p' (lowercase only) for the Model 981 parallel port or 'raw_s' (lowercase only) for the Model 981 serial port.
Click OK
Click Close
Click OK
Port configuration is completed.
Double-click Local Port
Using the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) enter the FastPort name\parallel port in the box labeled "Enter a port name:"
Note: This print server must be visible in the Network Neighborhood under Entire Network/Microsoft Windows Network
Click OK
Click Close
Click OK
Port configuration is completed.
Support Contact Information:
EcoPro Support: support@oyo.com or call (713) 986-4444 and ask for Graphics Technical Support.