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ETHERNET PRINT SERVER
6. EPS Configuration
In many cases, you may not need to configure the EPS to use it as a print
server. Using NetWare and AppleTalk is especially simple. To print using
LAT and TCP/IP, you may need to follow some of the setup instructions
listed below.
You can configure the EPS either via a terminal attached to the serial port
or via a network login. See Appendix D for details on logging into the EPS
from the network.
This manual discusses configuration in two parts. The first is for
parameters that are common to all protocols, such as the server name,
passwords, serial and parallel port configuration, and service settings. The
second section covers each individual protocol and discusses both settable
parameters and the various SHOW commands that monitor the server’s
counters and status.
You must be a privileged user to change the server and service parameters.
The default privileged password on the EPS is “SYSTEM;” you can change it
with the SET/DEFINE SERVER PRIVILEGED PASSWORD command.
You can restore factory defaults on the EPS via the command line or the
configuration DIP switches. From the command line, “INIT FACTORY” will
restore the factory settings. To use the DIP switches, simply reboot the EPS
with the SW4 switch in the “FACTORY NVR” position, and then change it
back to the “NORMAL” setting after the EPS is running. Returning to factory
defaults will erase all configuration information except the unit’s hardware
address, so you may need to reconfigure the unit.
There is a fundamental difference between the SET and DEFINE
commands. SET commands take effect immediately, but are not permanent.
DEFINE commands are permanent, but do not take effect until you restart
the system. A restart is a server reboot for DEFINE SERVER and DEFINE
SERVICE commands or a port logout for DEFINE PORT and DEFINE
PRINTER commands. The SAVE command will take all current settings and
make them permanent. Likewise, SHOW shows current characteristics, while
LIST displays the characteristics that will take effect after a restart.
6.1 Server Characteristics
In general, you do not need to change server characteristics. The only
exceptions to this are LAT and TCP/IP parameters:
You may need to adjust timers (SET SERVER KEEPALIVE, MULTICAST,
RETRANSMIT LIMIT, etc.) for your network.