User manual OKI C6050DN NETWORK REFERENCE GUIDE

[. . . ] COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Copyright © 2008 Oki Data Americas, Inc. Document Information Network Guide P/N 59308601 Revision 1. 0 January, 2008 Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. The manufacturer also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it. [. . . ] When the deletion has finished, the Uninstall Completescreen is displayed. Click OK. If a file that has been added after installation exists in the folder to install the OkiLPR utility or the folder to spool, you cannot delete the folder. Delete any unwanted files before running Uninstall OkiLPR Utility. Network configuration > 40 MICROSOFT WINDOWS OVERVIEW This chapter provides guidelines on how to print over the network from various Microsoft Windows platforms. There are numerous ways of printing from Windows and the exact set-up will vary depending upon your environment. There are also numerous versions of Windows, which can be configured as either a client, server or both. Although there are many variants of Windows, the principles of network printing are the same. Microsoft provides on-line help with all of their operating systems and this is a good reference point for the exact details of each configuration option within Windows. NOTE: Not all utilities, features or protocols are supported by every operating system. Please check with your User's Guide and support website for latest information. INSTALLING A NETWORK PRINTER There are two ways to set up a Network Printer: > > Install automatically, using the Oki Driver Installer Install it yourself using the Add Printer Wizard USING THE OKI DRIVER INSTALLER The Oki Driver Installer program searches for compatible printers on the Network, then installs and configures the printer drivers with the correct port settings automatically. Using the Oki Driver Installer program, you can install to the following connected printer types: 1. Locally connected printers > USB port > Parallel port 2. Networked printers Microsoft Windows > 41 > Directly connected (peer-to-peer) printers via TCP/IP The Microsoft standard TCP/IP is installed and configured to use Port 9100 with the printer's IP address. > Printers not directly connected, but shared via a PC (Client Server) Why use the Oki Driver Installer?> Automatically discovers printers on the Network (TCP/ IP) > Installs driver and correctly assigns the appropriate port and IP address > Allows easy configuration and sharing of the printer with other Network users > Automatically configures the printer driver with the appropriate hardware device options such as hard disc drive, duplex unit etc (via the Oki Network Extension software) USING THE ADD PRINTER WIZARD Method summary: The following table shows the different ways to connect to the printer (port types). WINDOWS 2000 Windows Rally Windows standard TCP/IP Oki LPR IPP NetBEUI NO YES YES YES YES WINDOWS XP NO YES YES YES YES WINDOWS VISTA YES YES NO YES NO Microsoft Windows > 42 About the different methods Windows Rally Windows Rally is an automated "Plug-n-Play" type utility that allows users to discover and configure network devices effortlessly. Windows standard TCP/IP port The standard TCP/IP port simplifies connecting to remote printers using the TCP/IP protocol. A computer that acts as a print server must run the TCP/IP protocol in order to print. Can be configured to use either LPR or RAW (e. g. OkiLPR Used to connect your printer over TCP/IP using an LPR port. OkiLPR also includes useful tools enabling you to download PS and PRN files directly to your printer and automatically redirect jobs to other printers on the network. IPP The IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) defines a standard protocol for printing as well as managing print jobs, media, resolution etc. NetBEUI NetBEUI (NetBios Extended User Interface) is a protocol that was designed for use in small workgroups or LANs. Within Windows NetBEUI is used for file and printer sharing between computers. It provides a simple method of printing, but it does have limitations, and is not as robust as TCP/IP or IPX. [. . . ] If there is an error message indicating the paper has run out, add more paper and cancel the error. Print after the other user has finished. MAC BLANK PAGES OR GARBLED TEXT PRINTED Symptoms: When printing via a USB or TCP/IP connection, you receive blank pages or pages printed with a line of garbled text. Cause: This issue is normally caused by the data being sent to the printer in binary format. The printer may not be able to understand data in this format, and therefore may print blank pages or garbled text. [. . . ]