MIL-3000FTX Series of FastPort Print Servers C-3
• Print Server Configuration: Controls the print server-specific
parameters for the selected FastPort.
• Fpfilter Configuration: Controls the configuration options for
UNIX-based printing using the host software.
• LPD Configuration: Controls supported LPD options.
• EtherTalk Configuration: Controls EtherTalk options
C.2.1 NetWare Configuration Menu
The NetWare Configuration menu includes the following:
• Configuring the Print Server (Printer)
• Configure Print Server (File Server)
• Configure Queue
C.2.1.1Configuring the Print Server (FastPort Side)
1. Select the “Configure Print Server” menu
A set of menus that modifies to NetWare appears.
2. Select the available printer.
A summary screen is displayed. It includes IPX network, node, and
FastPort NVRAM information.
Options that can be modified:
• Queue Scan Rate: This sets the rate (times per second) that FastPort
scans the Novell queues for print jobs. Rates include, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and
32 seconds.
• NetWare Frame Type: Options include Ethernet II, IEEE 802.3 and
Autosense, 802.2-over-802.3, and 802.2 SNAP.
• Configuration Server: This is the preferred server machine on
which the configuration file resides.
• Enabling Notification: This sends printer error to users in the
notify list. Notification messages are sent the first time an error is
detected and then every five minutes.
Note:
Access to all these variables can be password protected. In the Autosense mode, the
unit determines the frame type required for communication by repeated broadcasts.