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Setting Up the Print Server For MonarchNet2 to operate, make sure the print server is set to use the printer’s internal parallel port and use bi-direc
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A SPECIFICATIONS Link Layer: 802.3 or optional 802.11b/g Protocols: TCP/IP Passthru BOOTP DHCP RARP LPD/LPR Telnet RSH or REMSH (remote shell) FTP SNM
Options Wireless 802.11b/g communications are available. However, check with International Sales for an approved list of countries or regions where t
G GLOSSARY Absolute Pathname The full path of a file, including the computer system and any directories or subdirectories. For example, c:\program
Channel or RF Channel You can select which channel your network devices use to communicate. All devices must be on the same channel to communicate
LPD/LPR A printer protocol that uses TCP/IP to establish connections between printers on a network. Also known as Line Printer Daemon/Line Printer
PSK (Pre-Shared Key) Authentication mode of WPA used in SOHO environments. The key value (or pass-phrase) is used for network authentication only
Static Method One of the available boot methods. Use static if your network uses fixed configuration. The IP address remains the same every time th
WEP or Wired Equivalent Privacy A security protocol for wireless local area networks. WEP was designed to provide the same level of security as tha
INDEX A address Gateway ... 2-1, 2-5 IP... 2-1, 2-3 MAC ... 2-1, 2-2 Subnet mask ...
Checking the Print Server Hardware The Ethernet print server comes preinstalled and tested in your printer. Parallel Port 9855 Plastic Cover Printer S
M master printer ... 5-3 mode encryption...3-15, 3-25 wireless ... 2-10 N network alerts...
T TCPIP commands ... 4-20 settings ...3-10, 3-11 Telnet commands4-1, 4-4, 4-6, 4-16 test button...
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Verifying Successful Installation When the printer is turned on, the print server runs through a set of power-up diagnostics for a few seconds. All t
Test Button Press this button down for less than five seconds to print a configuration label on the printer. The label shows the current wireless
About “Print Mode Ready” When you turn on your printer, you may see several different “Print Mode Ready” screens based on your printer’s current confi
Printing a Configuration Label To print a configuration label, press the Test button on the back of the print server. Use 6-inch long supply. If you
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CONFIGURING THE 802.11b/g AND IP SETTINGS This chapter explains how to configure and view your network settings by using the printer’s Main Menu. You
Saving Settings After you display the option you need, press Enter/Pause to save the setting. Press Escape/Clear to exit to the next higher menu. If
IP Address The IP (Internet Protocol) Address is a unique identifier for a device on a network. It consists of four 3-digit numeric fields, separat
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Subnet Mask IP networks are divided using subnet masks. The subnet mask address determines where the IP address belongs in the network. It consist
IP Gateway The IP Gateway (or router) allows connections (communications) between different subnets on a network. It consists of four 3-digit numeri
Boot Method The boot method sets the way the device receives its IP address. The choices include Auto, Static, BOOTP, DHCP, and RARP. Auto Tries DH
To change the setting, from the Main Menu: Select Setup, Network. Then follow these steps. 1. Press or until you see NETWORK Boot Method
The options are listed in the table below. Option ChoicesSignal Strength 0 to 100 SSID xxxxxxxxxxxxxxWireless Mode Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc APo
SSID The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a unique identifier that must match for all nodes on a subnetwork to communicate with each other. It consis
Wireless Mode The wireless mode sets how you communicate with your wireless network. In Ad-Hoc mode, you do not need an access point. Ad-Hoc mode is
A-Point Density The A-Point density is the access point’s density. If the communication quality (transmit rate) between devices on a network drops b
Transmit Rate The transmit rate sets the maximum speed at which the devices communicate with each other on the network. The speeds are in Mbps (mega
Channel This option selects the channel on which your network devices communicate. All devices must be on the same channel to communicate. Other ra
TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED...1-1 Overview ...
Default Network The default network option allows you to reset the print server to default settings or factory default settings. ♦ If you select de
Factory Defaults If you reset the print server to factory defaults, the following values are restored. Some settings may stay the same, depending on
Test Label You can print a configuration label if your print server does not have a test button. The label is best-displayed using 2” wide by 4” long
NCL Settings The Network Control Language files (NCL) are in a readable format similar to Microsoft Windows 3.0 initialization (.ini) files. For ex
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3 USING A WEB BROWSER You can configure and manage the printer and print server using your Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 6.0, or
Logging In 1. Start your Web browser. 2. Type in your printer’s IP address and press Enter. For example, 192.0.0.192. The printer’s display shows
3. Click Administrator Log On or the printer’s name (for example: PXR8A983A). 4. Type access for the password and click Submit. You do not need
The About tab appears with information about your printer, including printer name, IP address, installed/enabled options, and more. Click the Tech S
Changing the Printer Setup Only configure the settings required for your network/printer. Note: Only the available options for your printer are displ
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7. Set the Skip Index mode: No or Yes. Skip index allows you to print an image over multiple labels. 8. Set the Backfeed: Off, On, or Extended.
Changing the System Setup Only configure the settings required for your network/printer. 1. On the System Setup tab, set the Flash Storage: Enabled
9. Click Submit when finished. Reset/Initialize Network Click Save/Re-init Network (on the Protocols tab) to reset and initialize the network interf
Configuring the Network Settings You can configure the print server to operate on your network. 1. From the side Menu Bar, click Network Configuratio
Changing TCP/IP Settings Only configure the settings required for your network/printer. 1. On the Protocols tab, set the Boot Method: Auto, BOOTP, D
8. Enter the Domain Name. 9. Enter the Primary DNS Server’s IP address. 10. Enter the Secondary DNS Server’s IP address. 11. Select Enable Network
20. Select Enable Web Authorization Timeout to make the Web pages time out after five (5) minutes of inactivity. Note: The time out period is set
4. Enter the System Location. 5. Verify the Read Community Name and change if necessary. 6. Verify the Read/Write Community Name and change if nece
Changing Wireless Settings Only configure the settings required for your network/printer. 1. Click the Wireless tab to configure the wireless network
8. Set the Regulatory Domain, which is the country of use. 9. Set the AP Density: Low, Medium, or High. If the communication quality (transmit rat
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Using WEP If you select 64 BIT Encryption or 128 BIT Encryption, you need to enter the WEP keys. 1. Determine which Key Selection to use: 1-4. 2.
Configuring Certificates For TLS and TTLS authentication, you may need to configure the Authentication Server Certificate. 1. Select Configure Auth
5. Click Back to return to the previous screen. 6. Click the Protocols tab. 7. Click Save Re-init Network (on the Protocols tab) before any changes
6. Specify up to three users who will receive alert messages. 7. Select the alerts for each user. ALL is a toggle switch to select or deselect all
Reading the Virtual Panel The virtual panel operates just like the printer’s control panel. You can use the virtual panel to clear errors, feed labe
Using Custom Commands The Custom Commands menu allows you to enter MPCL format and batch data to print a label or enter Telnet console commands. 1. F
3. Click Submit. The MPCL format is sent or results from a Telnet console command appear. Changing the Password You can change the access password f
4. Retype the New Password to confirm it. 5. Press Submit when finished. If you change the password and attempt to log in using the old password,
Updating Firmware You can update the printer’s firmware. Make sure the Resident (Boot Loader) is version 2.3 or greater. 1. From the side Menu Ba
Basic Security Configurations There are two main decisions to be made when choosing wireless security: encryption method and authentication protocol.
SPECIFICATIONS ...A-1 802.3 Specifications...
Authentication Protocol Type RADIUSServer Protocol User ID & PasswordCertificate Private Key Info File LEAP No N/APEAP* N/ATLS Required*TT
4 CONSOLE COMMANDS Use this chapter to configure the Print Server using Telnet. You must have a basic understanding of the Telnet application. For
Conventions This section uses the following conventions: KEYwords Type the capitalized letters of each keyword instead of the whole keyword. Some ke
The password is case-sensitive. Depending on your printer’s firmware version, you may not be prompted for a username. Note: The Telnet session times
9. Type INIT and press Enter to save the settings and initialize the unit. 10. Type EXIT to exit Telnet. See the following sections for a list of th
Syntax: Help set ip IP LPD/TCP Parameters ADdress aa.bb.cc.dd IP node address ARP [EN/DIS] IP set via ARP BAnner [EN/DIS] LPD banner print
General Commands From the list of commands, the brackets - [] indicate to pick one of the options listed, the items inside curly braces - {} are optio
HElp Displays the list of available commands. SET Sets a specified parameter. SHow Displays current settings. INIT Saves settings and initializes unit
SET PROtect <password> Sets the update password. SET SERVEr NAme <name> Sets server node name. SET SERVIce <servicename> <proto
SHow FREE Shows amount of available memory. SHow LOAd Shows the print server’s firmware update parameters. SHow POP3 Shows POP3 parameters SHow PORt S
1 GETTING STARTED Your Monarch 9855 or 9860 Version 5.0 or greater printer contains MonarchNet2 software, which allows you to access, configure, a
SHow PRN KEYpad Shows the current status of the keypad lock. SET PRN KEYpad [LOck/UNlock] Locks or unlocks the printer’s keypad. SHow PRN LOG Displays
UNPROTect Allows the user to enter the update password (if one has been defined). Once the update password is entered correctly, SET commands can be
SHow PRN BATchoptions {CLearfields/ NUmberofparts/ CUTOption/ CUTMultiple/ CUTLTicketprompt/ CUTAfterbatchprompt/ NOCutbeforeprompt/ CUTLStripprompt/
SHow PRN INFo {MOdel/ SErial/ FIrmversion/ BOotversion/ COntrastpot/ PIcversion/ KNifeversion/ RFidversion/ NEtworkversion/ TOtals} Shows the specifie
SHow PRN STOrage FLash Shows the amount of unused flash memory. SHow PRN STOrage FORmats {format # or ALl} Shows headers for individual or all formats
SHow PRN SUPply SYncsupply Resynchronizes the supply. SET PRN SYStem [POwerupmode/ LAnguage/ BAtchseparators/SLashedzero/SYmbolset] value Sets the spe
RFID Commands SET PRN RFId [WRiteattempts/ PRotocol/ SIgnal/ RPower/ WPower] value Sets the specified RFID parameter to the specified value. SHow PRN
SET EN CERTKEY <keyvalue> Sets the EAP root key value. SET EN CHannel nn Sets 802.11b/g wireless channel. SET EN ENC [DISable/64/128/WPA/WPA2/WP
SET EN REGDOMain <countrycode> Sets the region of operation for the print server using the following table. The list of supported countries var
Country Code Description CountryCode Description DK DENMARK PR PUERTO RICODO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC QA QATAREC ECUADOR RO ROMANIAEG
Using This Manual Following is a summary of the contents of this manual: Chapter Contents1 Getting Started Information you should know before u
SET EN SPeed <1/2/5.5/6/9/11/12/18/24/36/48/54> Sets 802.11b/g wireless speed in megabits per second (Mpbs). SET EN SSID “<ssid>” Sets 802
SET IP BANNER [EN/DIS] Sets printing of LPD job banners. SET IP BOot n Sets number of retries (n) for DHCP, BOOTP, RARP SET IP CHKSUM [EN/DIS] Enables
SET IP RANGE [EN/DIS/ALL] Sets the valid range of IP addresses. SET IP REtry [EN/DIS] Enables or disables LPD retry continuation SET IP ROuter aa.bb.c
SNMP Commands CLear SNMP CONtact <string> Removes SNMP SysContact. CLear SNMP LOCation <string> Removes SNMP SysLocation. SET SNMP GE
Using the Network Packet Use the Network Packet to send console commands directly to the network card via the printer’s serial port. If the network c
5 USING THE SMART RELAY SYSTEM The Smart Relay System consists of two printers (primary and partner) connected with a serial cable. Based on the type
Initial Smart Relay Setup Procedures Follow these steps as listed or errors may occur. 1. Connect the printers. See “Connecting the Printers,” for
All formats, graphics, fonts, or check digits used with the Smart Relay system must be sent to the primary printer. See “Connecting the Printers” and
Formats, fonts, graphics, and batches are limited to the amount of available memory in the partner printer. If you send a batch that does not print,
Configuring the Partner Printer The partner printer must be configured to 115200 Baud, No parity, 8-bit word length, 1 stop bit, and XON/XOFF flow co
♦ Wireless mode (infrastructure or Ad-Hoc). ♦ The SSID (service set identifier) for your wireless network. ♦ If you are using TCP/IP (recommended f
SET PRN RELay FILter [OFF/NONE/RFID/NONRFID] Sets the Smart Relay Filter to OFF Does not forward any data - primary printer prints all batches. N
Example SET PRN REL COUNT 1 Sets the Smart Relay counter (collation) to one. For more information about the counter, see “About the Smart Relay Coun
To stop printing the collation number on formats, use this command: SET PRN REL COUNT NONE. ♦ The counter field appears in Bold, Reversed type - de
6 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter contains information about printing a test label and correcting some problems that may occur. Printing a Test Label If
Use this table to solve some common printer/network problems. Problem ActionPrinter does not appear to save IP, subnet, or gateway address. The val
Use this table to solve some common MonarchNet2 Web browser problems. Problem ActionVerifier does not appear as an installed/enabled option through
General Troubleshooting Information Use the following information if your print server is not operating properly. 1. Verify that the printer is turne
Use four-inch supply. If you are using supply that is shorter than four inches long, temporarily change your supply type to “continuous” to print the
The password is case-sensitive. Depending on your printer’s firmware version, you may not be prompted for a user name. Once here, you have verified
Troubleshooting Wireless Configuration Problems 1. Your computer’s wireless adapter and/or access point should be configured to match your print ser
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