Enabling Keep Alive Functionality on Star Ethernet Printers (Linux/Mac)

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1 Enabling Keep Alive Functionality on Star Ethernet Printers (Linux/Mac) Introduction This application note shows how to enable Keep Alive functionality on Star Micronics Ethernet Printers. While this document was written using a TSP700II, these instructions apply to the printer models listed below. Star s innovative TCP Keep Alive feature ensures maximum uptime for Star printers. Ethernet printers are commonly installed with distance from their host terminals. Consider kitchen printers in a restaurant, for example. If a network error occurred resulting in the connection between the terminal and printer being terminated, the problem would not be immediately apparent to the kitchen staff. With TCP Keep Alive and its messaging system enabled, the Star printer outputs a customizable notice informing the printer-side staff that communication with the host terminal was lost. Immediately understanding that a problem occurred, action can be taken to quickly rectify the situation to ensure customers are kept satisfied. Supported Printers: FVP10, TSP650, TSP700II, TSP800II, SP700, SP500, HSP7000, TUP500, TSP100LAN Supported Interfaces: Ethernet Required Ethernet Interface: IFBD-HE0708 (TSP650, TSP700II, TSP800II, SP700, SP500, HSP7000, TUP500) IFBD-BE07 (FVP10) Feature automatically enabled on the TSP100LAN Supported Environments: Linux, Mac OS X Table of Contents I. Ethernet Printer Installation Page 1 II. Browser Configuration.. Page 2 III. Terminal Configuration... Page 5 I. Ethernet Printer Installation Before configuring Keep Alive, it is necessary to have the printer on the network with an IP Address. Follow the below links to view instructions from Star Micronics FAQ Site for adding the printer. Linux - Assigning an IP Address with Terminal Mac OS X - Assigning an IP Address with Terminal With the printer added to the network, continue on to the next step using the desired method: Section II. Browser Configuration or Section III. Terminal Configuration. 05/2012, V1.0 Page 1

2 II. Browser Configuration 1. Open a browser like Safari or Firefox and type the printer s IP address into the address bar. 2. Click Login in the left menu bar. 3. Login. Factory Default User Name: root Factory Default Password: public 05/2012, V1.0 Page 2

If desired, modify the message highlighted in the orange box.

3 4. Click System Configuration in the left menu bar. 5. Set TCP Keep-Alive to Enable. 6. Set Disconnect Message to Enable. 7. If desired, modify the message highlighted in the orange box. The printer will automatically print this message should connection be lost. 8. Click Submit. 05/2012, V1.0 Page 3

It will take about ten seconds for the printer to restart with the new configuration settings. At this point, close the browser window.

4 9. This page confirms the information set. Click Save in the left menu bar. 10. Click Save Configuration printing Restart device to save settings and print a test page. 11. It will take about ten seconds for the printer to restart with the new configuration settings. At this point, close the browser window. Congratulations! You have successfully enabled Keep Alive for your Star Ethernet Printer. The printer will now print a message indicating a network issue within ten seconds of losing connection with its host. 05/2012, V1.0 Page 4

5 III. Terminal Configuration 1. Open Terminal. 2. Type telnet Printer_IP_Address as shown above. 3. Login. Factory Default User Name: root Factory Default Password: public 05/2012, V1.0 Page 5

6 4. Enter 2 for System Configuration. 5. Enter 4 for TCP Keep-Alive. 05/2012, V1.0 Page 6

7 6. Enter 1 for Enable. 7. Enter 6 for Disconnect Message. 05/2012, V1.0 Page 7

8 8. Enter 1 for Enable. 9. Enter 99 for Back to Main Menu. 05/2012, V1.0 Page 8

9 10. Enter 98 for Save & Restart. 11. Enter 1 for Save & Configure & Restart. It will take about ten seconds for the printer to restart with the new configuration settings. At this point, close the browser window. Congratulations! You have successfully enabled Keep Alive for your Star Ethernet Printer. The printer will now print a message indicating a network issue within ten seconds of losing connection with its host. 05/2012, V1.0 Page 9

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Installing a Star Ethernet Printer on Mac OS X via the Browser

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