AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller

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1 AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller Version 1.1.2

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5 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE VII Who Should Read This Guide? vii Styles and Conventions viii OVERVIEW Components Finishing options and logical printers INSTALLATION Check components Installation procedure Step 1: Set up the hardware Step 2: Set up the AS/400 printer Step 3: Configure the client PC CONFIGURATION What are ITC files? Preconfigured ITC files AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller v

6 Configuring finishing options Downloading the configuration Update the configuration using a new or modified itc file Modify the currently loaded configuration using printguide Supported PJL and PCL commands PROBLEM SOLVING Problems and recommended solutions Customer service GLOSSARY vi AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller

7 PREFACE The Imagistics impc1-im8130 printer controller provides powerful network printing capability with many output finishing options. Now a means exists to use the impc1-im8130 controller with an IBM AS/400 system. WHO SHOULD READ THIS GUIDE? This guide is for network administrators who are familiar with the IBM AS/400 system. It assumes you are familiar with the software applications used to print documents. AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller vii

8 STYLES AND CONVENTIONS This guide employes several typographic styles to visually convey information. The following table illustrates the styles used and defines the conditions in which they are used. Styles and Conventions Used in this Guide STYLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Italic, serif font, initial caps Menu options separated by right arrows Bold, sans serif font, initial caps Courier <Brackets enclosing, italic text> Menu names, screen titles, and cross-references. Embedded Menu Options. Buttons, controls, tabs, or menu options on application windows and dialog boxes. Text the user types in a field or from the command line. Variable text that is to be replaced with specific text applicable to the user s network. From the File menu, choose Print. From the Start menu, choose Programs Imagistics ipc1-client Software ipc1 Document Monitor. Double-click Properties and click Services. From the Novell Printing group box, click On to enable Novell Printing. Click OK. Type the following command: setup.exe Enter ipc1<mac address>, where MAC address is the unique address assigned by the manufacturer of a network interface card. viii AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller

9 1 OVERVIEW COMPONENTS The components of the AS/400 Printing Solution are: AS/400 server impc1-im8130 controller ZD Interface board for Protocol converter installed in the impc1-im8130 controller Parallel cable for connecting the LinkCom Xpress and the impc1-im8130 Controller LinkCom TM Xpress converter box Client PC workstation PrintGuide TM utility that supports LinkCom Xpress ITC Configurator utility Imagistics ITC file set AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller 1

10 The configuration diagram that follows illustrates the relationship between these components. AS/400 Printing Solution components Print output generated by the AS/400 server passes through the LinkCom Xpress that acts as a converter from IPDS into PCL print commands, which are then sent to the Imagistics impc1- im8130 controller. For more information about LinkCom Xpress, go to the i-data section of A client PC can also send commands directly to the impc1- im8130 controller. FINISHING OPTIONS AND LOGICAL PRINTERS Imagistics offers several finishing options in addition to standard print commands coming from the AS/400. For example, stapling and hole punching are finishing options. The finishing options are grouped in several preconfigured sets, which you associate with up to three logical printers. In addition, a special utility, called the ITC Configurator Utility makes it possible for you to create custom configurations of finishing options at any time. 2 AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller

11 2 INSTALLATION This chapter explains in general terms how to assemble the AS/400 Printing Solution and install the configuration utilities. CHECK COMPONENTS You should have received: impc1-im8130 controller The configuration utility (ITCConfigurator.exe) and the Imagistics ITC file set The parallel board ZD , parallel cable and LinkCom Xpress converter are purchased separately. If any items are missing, contact Imagistics Service. AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller 3

12 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Install the AS/400 printing solution in three steps: 1 Set up the hardware 2 Set up the AS/400 printer 3 Configure the client PC NOTE: Please note that the impc1-im8130 controller can be directly connected to the AS/400 network at the same time. Thus, PCL based or Raw print jobs can be sent to it via the newtork bypassing the LinkCom Xpress device. Step 1: Set up the hardware 1 Following the instructions that came with the parallel board, install it in the impc1-im8130 controller. 2 Following the product installation instructions that came with the LinkCom Xpress, setup this device. 3 Connect the LinkCom Xpress to the ZD parallel board on the impc1-im8130 controller using the parallel printer cable that was shipped with the ZD Press the TEST button on the LinkCom Xpress to print a test page to the impc1-im8130 controller. 5 Connect the LinkCom Xpress to the network hub. 4 AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller

13 Step 2: Set up the AS/400 printer On the AS/400, use the CRTDEVPRT command to configure the print settings according to the following table: AS/400 print settings Setting Name Device description Device class Device type Value Unique description, such as Imagistics *LAN *IPDS Device model 0 AFP Port number *YES 5001, 5002 and 5003 as defined in the PrintGuide printer setting Font identifier 11 Form Feed IP address Text description NOTE: If you experience any problems, press F1 for help. *AUTOCUT IP address of LinkCom Xpress Any text All other settings can be left unchanged. The command CRTPSFCFG (Create Print Services Facility Configuration) can also be used to specify additional parameters for an AFP printer that are not supported on the CRTDEVPRT command. For details, please consult the i-data Host Print Setup Guide. AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller 5

14 Sample AS/400 Printer setup screen 6 AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller

15 Step 3: Configure the client PC Install utilities and copy needed files 1 If it is not already available on the client PC, install the DLC protocol. The DLC discovery protocol must be enabled, unless the LinkCom Xpress has an IP address. 2 Install the PrintGuide utility. 3 Copy the configuration utility (ITCConfigurator.exe) and the Imagistics ITC file set to the client PC. Set network addresses 1 Open PrintGuide. Refer to your PrintGuide documentation for assistance. 2 Select Network settings under the Configuration view. 3 Click the TCP/IP tab and check the TCP/IP box. 4 Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway address for the LinkCom Xpress device. Alternately, you can check the DHCP box if a DHCP server is available. The LinkCom Xpress will then obtain an IP address automatically. However, a static IP address is highly recommended. Otherwise the printer queue on the AS/400 must be reconfigured every time the IP address of the LinkCom Xpress changes Once the TCP/IP protocol has been configured, the DLC protocol is no longer needed and may be removed. You re now ready to configure the finishing options. AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller 7

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17 3 CONFIGURATION This chapter explains how to configure select logical printers and customize the ITC files that specify finishing print functions. You can rewrite a modified file or save it under a new name. WHAT ARE ITC FILES? An ITC file is a configuration file that defines the transformation of one print stream protocol into another. For example, the AS/400 print solution for the impc1-im8130 controller uses ITC files that define the transformation of AS/400 print streams into a format readable by the controller, including the impc1-im8130 s enhanced finishing options. Only one ITC file at a time can be resident in the LinkCom Xpress. If several different configurations are needed, the appropriate configuration must be downloaded prior to running each print stream. AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller 9

18 PRECONFIGURED ITC FILES Three logical printers are associated with each ITC file. Each logical printer has different finishing options. The AS/400 obtains the appropriate finishing option by directing the print stream output to the corresponding logical printer. The following ITC files are provided. ITC configuration files Finishing Options ITC Filename Logical Printer Stapling Hole Punching imag(hp LT TP).itc 1 - none - - none none - left punch 3 - none - top punch imag(st LD+HP LT, ST 1 - none - - none - TD+HP TP).itc 2 left double left punch 3 top double top punch imag(st TD LD).itc 1 - none - - none - 2 top double - none - 3 left double - none - imag(st UL UR).itc 1 - none - - none - 2 upper left - none - 3 upper right - none - imag(st UL+HP LT TP).itc 1 - none - - none - 2 upper left left punch 3 upper left top punch imag(st UR+HP RT TP).itc 1 - none - - none - 2 upper right right punch 3 upper right top punch There are two ways for modifying a configuration: Edit an existing ITC file using the ITC Configurator utility to modify it or create a new ITC file. Then, use the PrintGuide utility to Update the configuration loaded into the LinkCom Xpress with the one from the modified ITC file. -or- Using the PrintGuide utility, edit the configuration loaded directly into the LinkCom Xpress and save it. 10 AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller

19 CONFIGURING FINISHING OPTIONS This topic explains how to configure the finishing options if you need a configuration other than those provided by the preconfigured ITC files. 1 Open the ITC Configurator utility and use the File menu to select an ITC file. Logical printer Description Finishing options ITC Configurator dialog box To the right of the logical printer selection box is a description of the options associated with the currently selected logical printer. NOTE: If a change is made to the configuration, you must save the new configuration using the PrintGuide utility before it can become effective. 2 Edit the options by using the drop-down menus of the option boxes. If you modify an ITC file, it s good practice to rename it using the Save As... function of the File menu. AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller 11

20 DOWNLOADING THE CONFIGURATION Use the PrintGuide utility to download your chosen configuration into the LinkCom Xpress. Refer to your PrintGuide documentation for details of the process. The following sample screens use the PrintGuide utility to help you setup the Imagistics printer. The initial screen, Monitor View, displays all LinkCom Xpress devices discovered on the network. The illustration below shows a LinkCom Xpress status line. Sample Print Guide Monitor View with LinkCom Xpress discovered 12 AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller

21 Select the LinkCom Xpress device to view the Imagistics logical printer. Sample Print Guide Monitor View with LinkCom Xpress discovered and a logical printer selected AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller 13

22 UPDATE THE CONFIGURATION USING A NEW OR MODIFIED ITC FILE Select PrintServer from the menu and click on the Update Configuration option. Select Update Following is the Update Configuration window showing the original Imagistics ITC files provided. Sample Update Configuration window with Imagistics ITC files 14 AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller

23 You ll be asked to confirm your choice of the ITC file to download. Here s a sample Confirm window. Sample Confirm window for configuration file download When the download is completed, you will be notified accordingly. Sample Confirm window for configuration file download AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller 15

24 MODIFY THE CURRENTLY LOADED CONFIGURATION USING PRINTGUIDE Right-click on the logical printer you wish to edit, and select Edit Logical Printer from the pop-up menu. Sample Configuration Edit Logical Printer 16 AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller

25 Make any changes as necessary. Sample Edit PPD Sample Edit IPDS Sample Edit Printer AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller 17

26 Sample Edit Port Driver Sample Edit Port Strings Here you can enter any of the supported PJL and PCL commands listed in the next section. 18 AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller

27 Right-click on the logical printer you just edited and select Save Configuration from the pop-up menu. Sample Save Selection Sample Save Selection confirmation The selection is saved. To save the edited configuration to a file, go back to Monitor View and select Backup Configuration from the PrintServer menu. AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller 19

28 Sample Save Selection confirmation Sample Configuration Download complete 20 AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller

29 SUPPORTED PJL AND PCL COMMANDS The following is a list of allowable PJL and PCL commands supported by the controller and the LinkCom Xpress. PJL Commands for the impc1-im8130 Function name Command # COMMENT DSSC PRINT STAPLING=# 0: Off, 387: Upper Right, 769: Upper Left, 2: Left Double, 512: Top Double Hole COMMENT DSSC PRINT HOLEPUNCH=# 0: Off, 1: Left, 2: Top COMMENT DSSC PRINT ALTERNATION=# 0: Off, 1: On COMMENT DSSC PRINT COLLATE=# 0: Off, 1: On Job COMMENT DSSC JOB NAME=# (Any text description) Valid Staple and Hole Punch Combinations Staple UpperLeft TopDouble UpperRight LeftDouble Hole Punch Left or Top Top Top Left In order to set the appropriate parameter combination, orientation and feeding direction should also be considered. Only paper sizes A4, B5 and LT support long edge feeding so that these paper sizes support both of top and left side stapling/hole punching for each orientation. But for the rest of the paper sizes, only the short edge feeding is supported so that only Top for portrait and Left for landscape are available. The installed finisher type should also be considered. If you install a hanging type finisher, available staple position is only for the rear side and therefore some staple positions may be ignored. AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller 21

30 The Alternation option cannot be used with stapling and hole punching. If you want to use stapling or hole punching, please make sure not to use the alternation in the ITC file. PCL Commands for the impc1-im8130 Function name Command # Simplex / Duplex <Esc>&l#S 0: Off 1: Long 2: Short Output tray <Esc>&l#G 1: Inner 2: Inner 3: Option 1 4: Option 2 Input tray <Esc>&l#H 1: Upper 2: Bypass 4: Lower 5: Pedestal Upper or Large Capacity Feeder 7: Auto 20: Pedestal Lower 22 AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics impc1-im8130 Controller

31 4 PROBLEM SOLVING PROBLEMS AND RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS The following table provides suggestions for resolving printing problems. Problem solving suggestions Problem The finishing option needed for the current job did not occur. Recommended solution Check the ITC file currently loaded Check if the print queue on the AS/400 is configured to use the correct port for the logical printer with the desired finishing option AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller 23

32 Problem solving suggestions Problem Recommended solution Document does not print Make sure both the controller and the LinkCom Xpress are powered on and online Check the cable connection. Print a test page by pressing the TEST button on the LinkCom Xpress Ensure both the controller and the LinkCom Xpress are configured with the TCP/IP protocol Check status of logical printers using PrintGuide. Are they online? Make sure the print queue on the AS/400 is configured to use the current IP address of the LinkCom Xpress. Remember, it is recommended that a static IP address is assigned to the LinkCom Xpress device Restart the controller and/or the LinkCom Xpress if necessary LinkCom Xpress cannot be discovered Check configuration according to LinkCom Xpress guide Make sure the LinkCom Xpress is configured with the TCP/IP protocol CUSTOMER SERVICE For help with LinkCom Xpress questions, contact Imagistics Technical Support at 1- (800) AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller

33 5 GLOSSARY Definitions of Terms in this Guide Term Definition DLC Duplex Finishing option Gateway address IP Address ITC Logical printer PCL Print stream Data Link Control, the data link layer protocol. The process of printing on both sides of a sheet of paper. A feature provided by Imagistics printers and copiers for doing such things as stapling and hole punching documents. The default address that provides a single point of entry to a network. Internet Protocol address of a computer or server attached to a network. An acronym used to identify the configuration files. A designation within a computer system for receiving a specific print stream. The logical device is associated with an actual printer using the PrintGuide utility. Printer Control Language, developed by Hewlett Packard. The information the AS/400 sends to its printer port. This information includes the text to be printed and various print commands for formatting the text and graphics. AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller 25

34 Definitions of Terms in this Guide Term Subnet mask Definition The method used for splitting IP networks into a series of subnets (subgroups). 26 AS/400 Printing Solution for the Imagistics ipc1-im8130 Controller