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9CONTENTSChapter Page9. Troubleshooting ...1009.1 Perform

99CHAPTER 8: IBM IPDS PrintingCANCEL printer-namewhere printer-name specifies the name of the printer FSA. The print server andprinter can then be tur

100ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER9. Troubleshooting9.1 Performing Software/Firmware UpdatesThe latest versions of the Ethernet to Twinax/Coax Pr

101CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting3. Click on the Physical Port where you want the self-test page to print (TwinaxPort or Coax Port depending on which type

102ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER9.4 Restoring the Print Server’s Factory DefaultsFactory defaults can be restored for all of the Ethernet to Tw

103CHAPTER 9: TroubleshootingB. On the AS/400 command line, type DSPSYSVAL SYS VAL(QAUTORMT),then press <Enter>. The Auto Configure Remote Contr

104ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER9.5.2 TCP/IP PRINTINGProblem: Print jobs are preceded by a banner (header) page and/or followed by atrailer pag

105CHAPTER 9: TroubleshootingExample: Specifying a Remote Output Queue (also Name of printer on thatmachine/server in Windows NT) of:LPT2_nb_nt_nffwou

106ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER3. Reset the Black Box LAN Print Server. This will re-establish the connectionand printing will resume.Problem:

107CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting4. Change the QINACTITV value to a longer value, or use *NONE to deactivatethe inactivity timeout.9.5.4 TN5250ECONNECTION

108ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER0111 = Host Telnet session lostUsually means that the printer has been varied off at the host. Also, if the hos

10ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER1. SpecificationsCompliance: FCC: Part 15, Class A; UL®: 8M28 E150854; cUL: E1550854LAN Hosts Supported: IBM®AS/

109CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting8925 = Creation of device failed8928 = Change of device failed8930 = Message queue does not exist8935 = Session rejected8

110ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER“15” means that PSF/400 timed out waiting for the printer’s response. You shouldcheck the value you entered for

111CHAPTER 9: TroubleshootingProblem: The first print job on a newly installed LANRPC connected to an IPDSdot-matrix printer goes to pending status, a

112ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERResolution: Cycle power or reset the print server in order for the print server toautomatically reconnect to th

113CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting8. Click on the R button to reset the print server.Notes on NDPS PrintingNDPS (Novell Distributed Print Services) uses a

114ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERTable 9-1. NPDS printing.Assume Print Server, Printer, Print Queue are already created; Through the NW Administ

115CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting9.5.7 PRINT-SERVEROPERATIONThe following is a list of some other problems that you may run into when usingthe Ethernet to

116ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERProblem: When printing from an ASCII host, the vertical spacing of the print is notconsistent.Resolution: The v

117CHAPTER 9: TroubleshootingProblem: When a 3270-coax printer is initially attached to the print server, the LineSync LED does stays off.Resolution:

118ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERProblem: Error 28 appears at the printer or the printer’s line sync light comes on.Resolution: If this situatio

11CHAPTER 2: Introduction2. Introduction2.1 OverviewThe Ethernet to Twinax/Coax Print Server connects an IBM®or IBM compatibletwinax or 3270-coax prin

119CHAPTER 9: TroubleshootingProblem: When you use AnyNet to connect an IPDS printer, the host will notrelease print jobs.Resolution: AnyNet will not

120ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERProblem: After configuring the print server to use Novell and performing a reset,the Power LED blinks for a tim

121CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting• No Telnet server is active on the host.• Communication hardware (for example, router) required for this connectionis do

122ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERTable 9-2. The power-up LED sequence.Key: “ON” = steadily lit, “Flash” = flashing, blank = darkPower-Up Power L

123CHAPTER 9: TroubleshootingBefore you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able toprovide more efficient and accurate assista

124ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERAppendix: ASCII CommandsThis appendix lists ASCII commands and the Ethernet to Twinax/Coax PrintServer’s interp

125APPENDIX: ASCII CommandsCommandASCII DEC HEX DescriptionPrinterEmulation InterpretationBEL 7 07 Beeper Proprinterand EpsonEBCDIC BELcommand is sent

126ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERCommandASCII DEC HEX DescriptionPrinterEmulation InterpretationFF 12 0C Form feed Proprinterand EpsonEBCDIC FOR

127APPENDIX: ASCII CommandsCommandASCII DEC HEX DescriptionPrinterEmulation InterpretationDEL 127 7F Delete characterProprinterand EpsonIgnored (not s

128ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERCommandASCII DEC HEX DescriptionPrinterEmulation InterpretationESC $ 36 24 Set absoluteprint positionProprinter

12ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER• (1) Print Server• (1) CD (manual and software)• (1) Twinax “V” cable (DB9 female to two twinax female)• (1) Po

129APPENDIX: ASCII CommandsCommandASCII DEC HEX DescriptionPrinterEmulation InterpretationESC / 47 2F Select vertical tabchannelProprinterand EpsonIgn

130ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERCommandASCII DEC HEX DescriptionPrinterEmulation InterpretationESC 3 51 33 Select n/216line spacingProprinteran

131APPENDIX: ASCII CommandsCommandASCII DEC HEX DescriptionPrinterEmulation InterpretationESC 7 55 37 Cancel ESC 6Epson Ignored (notsupported)ESC 7 55

132ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERCommandASCII DEC HEX DescriptionPrinterEmulation InterpretationESC = 61 3D Set MSB to 0 Epson Ignored (not sup-

133APPENDIX: ASCII CommandsCommandASCII DEC HEX DescriptionPrinterEmulation InterpretationESC B 66 42 Set verticaltabsProprinterand EpsonIgnored (not

134ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERCommandCommandASCII DEC HEX DescriptionPrinterEmulation InterpretationESC L 76 4C Select doubledensitygraphicsP

135APPENDIX: ASCII CommandsCommandASCII DEC HEX DescriptionPrinterEmulation InterpretationESC Q 81 51 Set rightmarginEpson Line length set asdefined b

136ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERCommandASCII DEC HEX DescriptionPrinterEmulation InterpretationESCW87 57 Turn double-width on/offProprinterand

137APPENDIX: ASCII CommandsCommandASCII DEC HEX DescriptionPrinterEmulation InterpretationESC b 98 62 Set vertical tabsin channelsProprinterand EpsonI

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13CHAPTER 2: IntroductionPrinter Activity: This green LED on the top cover will light while data is being sentto the twinax or 3270-coax printer. It w

14ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER2.4 Network ConnectivityThe Ethernet to Twinax/Coax Print Server acts as a node in the local area networkwith it

15CHAPTER 2: Introduction2.7 Multi-Protocol IBM Host-to-LAN Printing2.7.1 AS/400 TOLAN PRINTINGWhen printing from an AS/400 host, the Ethernet to Twin

16ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERFor SCS/DSC data streams: Use the TN3270e TCP/IP protocol for 3287 typeSCS/DSC printers. Configuration of the pr

17CHAPTER 2: IntroductionTable 2-1. Protocols to use for IBM mainframe printing.Host Data Type In Network Protocols Data to Printer Printer TypeAS/400

18ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER3. Installation3.1 Hardware Installation1. Perform a self-test of the printer you want to attach (check the prin

1FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTSFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADARADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSThis equipment generates, uses,

19CHAPTER 3: Installation3.2 Print-Control Software InstallationThe print-control software is a utility that runs under Windows 3.1/95/98/2000,Windows

20ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER3.4 Proceeding with the System ConfigurationOnce you’ve finished installing the Ethernet to Twinax/Coax Print Se

21CHAPTER 4: TCP/IP Printing4. TCP/IP PrintingRefer to this chapter for instructions on setting up TCP/IP connectivity protocolsto both the IBM mainfr

22ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER4.1 Configuring the Print Server4.1.1 ASSIGNTCP/IP ADDRESSAfter starting the print-control utility, select the d

23CHAPTER 4: TCP/IP Printing4.1.3 CONFIGURING APRINTSERVER ON AREMOTETCP/IP SUBNETThe print-control utility can also change the configuration of a pri

24ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERc. Enter the remote TCP/IP subnet mask in the “Remote Subnet Mask”field. You may view the last eight subnet mask

25CHAPTER 4: TCP/IP PrintingTN3270e to type 3287. Connection to the IBM mainframe is accomplishedthrough a TN3270e server. The TN3270e server can be e

26ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER• Have the most recent version of Client Access installed on the AS/400 (ClientAccess for Windows 95/NT V3R1M3 o

27CHAPTER 4: TCP/IP PrintingTo determine if your AS/400 has these PTFs installed and actively running, use thefollowing steps:1. At the AS/400 command

28ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER2. Open the configuration dialog box by double clicking on the desired printserver or by highlighting the desire

2ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVEREUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYThis product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Coun

29CHAPTER 4: TCP/IP Printing8. The print server will automatically restart a TN5250e printer session on theAS/400 whenever any of the attached printer

30ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER4.5 Configuring OS/400 for AnyNetAnyNet is an IBM gateway technology that allows any application to run over any

31CHAPTER 4: TCP/IP PrintingA. This name must be unique to the AS/400.B. The name must be no longer than 8 characters.C. The name must start with an a

32ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERIf there is not an AnyNet controller already configured on the AS/400, youwill have to create one.If you are not

33CHAPTER 4: TCP/IP PrintingAdding the Print Server to the AS/400 TCP/IP Host Table1. On your AS/400’s command line, type cfgtcp to enter the configur

34ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERPress <Enter>.3. Type a 1 in front of the APPC controller and press <Enter>.Alternate Method: Creati

35CHAPTER 4: TCP/IP Printing4.5.3 CONFIGURING THEPRINTSERVER FORANYNETPRINTING1. After starting the print-control utility, select the desired print se

36ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER7. The print server will now automatically create the following devices on yourAS/400:• A 5494 Controller with t

37CHAPTER 4: TCP/IP Printing3. Review the Installed Network Software list.If the TCP/IP protocol and Microsoft TCP/IP Printing service are not found,

38ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER4.7 Configuring Windows NT V4.xMake sure your Windows NT workstation has the TCP/IP protocol and theTCP/IP Print

3TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUALTRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUALAnyNet, AS/400, IBM, OS/2, and OS/400 are registered trademarks ofInternational Business

39CHAPTER 4: TCP/IP Printing11. Complete the remaining requests from the Windows NT Add Printer Wizard.The printer attached to the print server is now

40ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERTo add a new printer, follow these steps:1. Click on Start, select Settings, and then go to Printers. 2. Click o

41CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare Printing5. Novell NetWare PrintingRefer to this chapter for instructions on setting up the print server and NetWarefileser

42ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVEROpen the configuration dialog box by double-clicking on the desired print serveror by highlighting the desired p

43CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare Printing5.1.4 CLIENTCONFIGURATIONPublic Access printers can be configured from any client running the NetWare 5client soft

44ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER5.2.1 PREREQUISITESTo create a Printer Agent under NDPS, the following requirements must be met:• The user must

45CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare Printingii. Click New.iii.Enter a name of your choice in the Printer Agent (PA) Name field.3. Click on the Novell Printer

46ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER9. Click Finish. (Note: If you have selected Remote [printer on IPX] yourworkstation will post an error message.

47CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare PrintingIMPORTANTObserve the following points concerning the print server’s name:• Do not use more than 19 characters in t

48ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER4. At the Create Print Queue window, enter the queue name in the Print QueueName field.5. Select the volume from

4ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERNORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENTINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD1. Todas las instrucciones d

49CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare Printingb. If necessary, enter the Password for this print server object and change theEthernet [frame] Type and the Queue

50ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERwhere n is the number of the LPT port you want to assign the queue to andname is the name of the queue you want

51CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare PrintingIMPORTANTObserve the following points concerning the print server’s name:• Do not use more than 19 characters in t

52ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER8. In the Serviced Printers list, select the printer you just added, and press<Enter>. The Printer Configu

53CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare Printing7. Press <Esc> several times until the Exit? menu appears. Select Yes and press<Enter>.8. If you are i

54ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER6. If you want to configure additional protocols, refer to the respective section.If your configuration of the p

55CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare PrintingReloading the Print Server NLM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 5.5.5Configuring the Print Ser

56ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER3. Select Printer Object.4. Enter a new Printer Name.5. Click the Create button.6. Double-click the Printer icon

57CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare Printing8. Double-click the Printer icon for the just-created printer.9. Click the Assignments button.10. Click the Add...

58ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER2. The column titled “Object Information” will display the availableconfiguration parameters.a. In the Print Ser

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59CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare Printing5.6 Remote Printer, Novell NetWare 4.x (NDS), PCONSOLEConfiguring the print server as a NetWare remote printer und

60ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERIMPORTANTObserve the following points concerning the print server’s name:• Do not use more than 19 characters in

61CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare Printing8. In the Serviced Printers list, select the printer you just added and press<Enter>. The Printer Configurat

62ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER7. If you want to add another queue to the printer’s Print Queues list, repeatstep 2 through 6 of this procedure

63CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare Printinga. In the Print Server field, enter then name of the Novell Print Server NLM.b. In the field next to the print ser

64ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER5.7 Print Server, Novell NetWare 3.x and 2.x Configuring the print server as a bindery print server under NetWar

65CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare PrintingIMPORTANTObserve the following points concerning the print server’s name:• Do not use more than 19 characters in t

66ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER• printer objects for all physical ports on the print server.5.7.2 CLIENTCONFIGURATIONTo enable a client worksta

67CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare PrintingClient Configuration...Section 5.8.75.8.1 AD

68ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERIMPORTANTObserve the following points concerning the print server’s name:• Do not use more than 19 characters in

6ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERContentsChapter Page1. Specifications ...

69CHAPTER 5: Novell NetWare Printing5.8.4 ASSOCIATINGPRINTEROBJECTS WITHPRINTQUEUEOBJECTS1. From the Printer Server Configuration menu, select Queues

70ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER2. The column titled “Object Information” will display the availableconfiguration parameters.a. In the Print Ser

71CHAPTER 6: SNA (APPC) Printing6. SNA (APPC) PrintingIf you haven’t already installed the print-control utility, please go back and do sonow. Then pr

72ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERd. In the “Interface Control Point Name” field, enter a name for the printserver. Make sure the name complies wi

73CHAPTER 6: SNA (APPC) PrintingXX identifies the printer(s) that was (were) actually attached to the printserver at the time the SNA (APPC) configura

74ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER2. The Host Network ID is listed as the Local network ID and the Host ControlPoint Name is listed as the Local c

75CHAPTER 7: Twinax/Coax Configuration7. Twinax/Coax ConfigurationThe Ethernet to Twinax/Coax Print Server connects 5250-type twinax or 3270-typecoax

76ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERHost Data Type In Network Protocols Data to Printer Printer TypeAS/400 SCS SNA, AnyNet, TN5250e* SCS TwinaxAS/40

77CHAPTER 7: Twinax/Coax ConfigurationTo setup the Ethernet to Twinax/Coax Print Server, select which protocol you areusing to communicate between the

78ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERa. Print Configuration Report: Check this option if you want to have theprint server’s configuration report prin

7CONTENTSChapter Page5. Novell NetWare Printing...415.1 Configuring

79CHAPTER 7: Twinax/Coax Configuration6. Using the check boxes or drop-down menus, you can now customize how theattached 3270-coax printer will functi

80ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERa. ASCII Printer Emulation: Use this option to select the type of ASCIIprinter data stream that is being receive

81CHAPTER 7: Twinax/Coax Configurationc. Adjust MPP on CPI Change: IBM twinax and 3270-coax printers maintaina Maximum Print Position (MPP) even when

82ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERh. Command Pass-Thru: Command Pass-Thru (CPT) is a useful feature thatallows access to printer features that may

83CHAPTER 7: Twinax/Coax Configuration&%2B D2 04 29 00 0F&%Then, to change printing back to 10 CPI, enter:&%2B D2 04 29 00 0A&%Only ch

84ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER8. IBM IPDS PrintingThe Ethernet to Twinax/Coax Print Server is designed to pass through all IPDScommands it rec

85CHAPTER 8: IBM IPDS PrintingConfiguring a TCP/IP Host Table Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 8.1.3Configuring V3R1 or V3R6 . .

86ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERSockets SF30508WRKAFP2 SF31461PSF/400 APAR SA44304OS/400 V3R7PSF/400 APAR SA443048.1.2 CREATING ALINEDESCRIPTION

87CHAPTER 8: IBM IPDS Printing6. In the Device Model (MODEL) field, enter 0.7. In the Advanced Function Printing (AFP) field, enter *YES.8. In the AFP

88ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER8.1.5 CONFIGURINGV3R2PSF/400 for V3R2The following instructions are used to create a printer device description:

8ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERContents (continued)Chapter Page5.8 Remote Printer, Novell NetWare 3.x and 2.x, PCONSOLE ...66

89CHAPTER 8: IBM IPDS Printing6. In the Activation Release Timer (ACTRLSTMR) field, enter *NORDYF. Thiswill cause PSF/400 to print all spooled files w

90ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERPSF/400 for V3R7, V4R1, and AboveThe following instructions are used to create a printer device description:1. A

91CHAPTER 8: IBM IPDS Printing8.1.7 VERIFYING THEIPDS CONFIGURATION ON THEAS/400To test that the AS/400 and the print server are connected and communi

92ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 8.2.1De

93CHAPTER 8: IBM IPDS Printing8.2.3 MODIFY THETCP/IP PROFILE INMVSThe TCP/IP profile contains system configuration statements used to initialize theTC

94ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERKEEPALIVEOPTIONS: PSF relies on TCP to detect when a connection with aprint server is no longer usable. When no

95CHAPTER 8: IBM IPDS PrintingUnsuccessful ping:EZA04581 Ping V3R1: Pinging host 9.99.12.33(Use ATTN to interrupt.)EZA04631 PING: Ping #1 timed out.8.

96ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER3. Enter the ping command again from the MVS system. If you receive asuccessful response to the ping command, th

97CHAPTER 8: IBM IPDS Printing8.2.7 DEFINE THEPRINTER TOPSF/MVSEach print server must be defined to PSF with a PRINTDEV statement in thePSF/MVS startu

98ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVERFor more information on the PRINTDEV statement, see the IBM publicationPSF/MSV System Programming Guide. 8.2.8 U