Configuring the Network

Skip to main content Click to view our Accessibility Statement or contact us with accessibility-related questions.

PhaserShare

Configuring the Network

The Configure Network dialog box

This dialog box is the starting place for managing queues, notify lists, and file servers. You can also use the Set Config File button in this dialog box to set a file server as the configuration file server for the selected printer.

The Attached File Servers/Status list shows all attached file servers. To select a file server, click the server's name in the list. Once you have selected a server, you can work with the selected server in the following ways:

Click the Configure Queue(s) button to display the Configure Queue(s) dialog box, which allows you to manage queues for the selected printer (including specifying drivers to be used with selected queues).
Click the Configure Notify List button to display the Configure Notify List dialog box, which allows you to manage the notify list for the selected printer.

You can also perform the following operations from the Configure Networks dialog box:

Click the File Servers button to display the File Servers [Attach/Detach] dialog box, which allows you to attach and detach servers.
Click the Set Config File button to display the Set Config File Location dialog box, which allows you to specify a server to store the configuration file.

Attaching file servers

Attaching to a file server makes any print queues defined on that server available.

Display the Configure Network dialog box by clicking the Configure Network button in the Main window.
In the Configure Network dialog box, click the File Servers button; this displays the File Servers [Attach/Detach] dialog box.
In the list of file servers, click on the name of a detached server (the Status area for detached servers is blank).
Click the Attach Server button to attach the server.
When you click the Attach Server button, the Attach to dialog box is displayed. Enter SUPERVISOR (or ADMIN for NetWare 4.x) and your password, then click the OK button to complete the operation; this returns you to File Servers [Attach/Detach] dialog box.

Note: The name entered must be SUPERVISOR for NetWare 2.x and 3.x or ADMINISTRATOR for NetWare 4.x.
In the File Servers [Attach/Detach] dialog box, click the Done button to return to the Configure Network dialog box.

Detaching file servers

Detaching a file server makes any queues on that server unavailable.

Display the Configure Network dialog box by clicking the Configure Network button in the Main window.
In the Configure Network dialog box, click the File Servers button; this displays the File Servers [Attach/Detach] dialog box.
In the list of file servers, click on the name of an attached server. Do not select the file server with the word default in the Status area.
Click the Detach Server button. This displays the Detach From Server dialog box.
In the Detach From Server dialog box, click the OK button to confirm your choice, or click the Cancel button to return to the File Servers [Attach/Detach] dialog box without detaching.
In the File Servers [Attach/Detach] dialog box, click the Done button to return to the Configure Network dialog box.

Note: If you attempt to detach from your default server, you receive an error message. Click OK to return to the File Servers [Attach/Detach] dialog box. Quit the Administrator, change the default server, and re-run the Administrator before attempting to detach again.

Managing queues: the Configure Queue(s) dialog box

This dialog box allows you to set up queues for the selected printer on the selected file server.

The File Server field displays the file server selected in the Configure Network dialog box. The Available Queues field lists the queues on that file server. The Serviced Queues field lists queues designated for the selected print server (the print server named in the title bar). A green dot is placed to the left of each queue that is currently being serviced by the selected print server. A yellow dot indicates that the queue is ready to be serviced by the selected print server. (Servicing begins when the print server is reset.)

When the Banner Page check box is checked, banner pages are enabled on the selected file server and queue. When this box is not checked, banner pages are disabled. When no queues are selected in the Serviced Queues list, the Banner Page check box is grayed-out (not available).

The rest of this topic provides specific procedures for creating and managing queues.

Creating queues

Display the Configure Queue(s) dialog box:
1. In the Main window, click the Configure Network button; this displays the Configure Network dialog box.
2. In the Configure Network dialog box, click the Configure Queue(s) button; this displays the Configure Queue(s) dialog box.
In the Configure Queue(s) dialog box, click the Create New Queue button; this displays the Create New Queue dialog box.
In the Create New Queue dialog box, enter the name for the new queue. When you are finished, click OK; this displays the Reset Print Server dialog box.
In the Reset Print Server dialog box, click the OK button to reset the print server protocol stack to make the new queue a serviced queue, or click the Cancel button to continue without resetting the print server.

Adding a queue to the print server

Display the Configure Queue(s) dialog box:
1. In the Main window, click the Configure Network button; this displays the Configure Network dialog box.
2. In the Configure Network dialog box, click the Configure Queue(s) button; this displays the Configure Queue(s) dialog box.
In the Configure Queue(s) dialog box, find the list of Available Queues. Find the queue you want to add in the list; click on it to select it.
Click the Add button. The selected queue is added to the list of Serviced Queues, with a yellow dot to the left of the queue name. The yellow dot indicates that the queue is available to be serviced.
The Reset Print Server dialog box is displayed. You must reset the print server for the change to take effect. Click the OK button to reset the print server protocol stack, or click the Cancel button to continue without resetting the print server.

Deleting queues

Display the Configure Queue(s) dialog box:
1. In the Main window, click the Configure Network button; this displays the Configure Network dialog box.
2. In the Configure Network dialog box, click the Configure Queue(s) button; this displays the Configure Queue(s) dialog box.
In the Configure Queue(s) dialog box, find the list of Serviced Queues. Find the queue you want to delete in the list; click on it to select it. The Add button changes to Delete.
Click the Delete button.
A dialog box is displayed asking you to confirm your choice. Click the OK button to delete the queue, or click the Cancel button to return to the Configure Queue(s) dialog box without deleting the queue.

Adding users, groups, or operators to a queue

Display the Operators and Users dialog box:
In the Operators and Users dialog box, select the queue you want from the Queue list: Click the arrow at the right of the field to display the list of queues and highlight the queue you want.
Select a user or group from the Users and Groups list; this is a list of available users and groups that can be assigned to the selected queue. To display the list alphabetically by user, click the View by Users button. To display the list alphabetically by group, click the View by Groups button. When you have found the user or group that you want, click the name to select it.
To add the selected user or group to the Users list, click the Add button to the left of the Users list. To add the selected user or group to the Operators list, click the Add button to the left of the Operators list. The selected users and groups are added to the lists.
When you are finished, click OK to return to the Configure Queue(s) dialog box.

Deleting users, groups or operators from a queue

Display the Operators and Users dialog box:
In the Operators and Users dialog box, select the queue you want from the Queue list: Click the arrow at the right of the field to display the list of queues and highlight the queue you want.
Find the user or group you want to delete in the Users list or the Operators list. Click on the user or group to select it.
To delete the selected user or group from the Users list, click the Delete button to the left of the Users list. To delete the selected user or group from the Operators list, click the Delete button to the left of the Operators list. The selected user or group is deleted.
When you are finished, click OK to return to the Configure Queue(s) dialog box.

Managing drivers: the Link Printer Drivers dialog box

The Link Printer Drivers dialog box allows you to do the following:

Install drivers on the selected file server and remove drivers from the selected file server.
Link and unlink drivers from the selected queue.

Installing drivers on a file server

Display the Link Printer Drivers dialog box:
In the Link Printer Drivers dialog box, click the Add Driver button; this displays the Add Driver dialog box.
In the Add Driver dialog box, click the name of the driver you want to add. If the driver desired is not listed, click on Install Unlisted or Updated Printer.

Note: If another printer driver is used, the installation files must include and OEMSETUP.INF file. Some drivers that are installed using a SETUP.EXE or INSTALL.EXE program may not include this file and are not suitable for linking to a queue.
Click the Install button; this displays the standard Windows Install Driver window, where you are prompted to insert the diskette containing the driver file(s), and, if appropriate, enter the drive and path name. From this point, the procedure is the standard Windows driver installation. Refer to your Windows documentation for details.
When the driver installation is complete, you are returned to the Link Printer Drivers dialog box.

Linking drivers to the selected queue

Display the Link Printer Drivers dialog box:
In the Link Printer Drivers dialog box, find the Printer Drivers Available list. In the Printer Drivers Available list, click the name of the driver you want to link.
Click the Link button. The driver appears in the Linked
Drivers list.
When you are finished, click OK to accept your changes and return to the Configure Queue(s) dialog box.

Unlinking drivers from the selected queue

Display the Link Printer Drivers dialog box:
In the Link Printer Drivers dialog box, find the Linked Drivers list. In the Linked Drivers list, click the name of the driver you want to link.
Click the Unlink button. The driver is removed from the Linked Drivers list.
When you are finished, click OK to return to the Configure Queue(s) dialog box.

Managing notify lists: the Configure Notify List dialog box

This dialog box allows you to manage a notify list for the selected file server. A notify list is a list of users and/or groups to be notified of printer errors such as out of paper, paper jam, or cover open.

Building a notify list or adding users to a notify list

Display the Configure Notify List dialog box:
1. In the Main window, click the Configure Network button; this displays the Configure Network dialog box.
2. In the Configure Network dialog box, click the Configure Notify List button; this displays the Configure Notify List dialog box.
Select a user or group from the Users and Groups list; this is a list of available users and groups that can be assigned to the notify list. To display the list alphabetically by user, click the View by Users button. To display the list alphabetically by group, click the View by Groups button. When you have found the user or group that you want, click the name to select it.
To add the selected user or group to the Configure Notify List, click the Add button. The selected users and groups are added to the Configure Notify List.
When the list is complete, you must enable notification by clicking the Enable Error Notification check box. If no users or groups are listed in the Configure Notify List field, disable Enable Error Notification.
When you are finished, click the OK button to return to the Configure Network dialog box.

Deleting users and groups from a notify list

Display the Configure Notify List dialog box:
1. In the Main window, click the Configure Network button; this displays the Configure Network dialog box.
2. In the Configure Network dialog box, click the Configure Notify List button; this displays the Configure Notify List dialog box.
Select a user or group from the Configure Notify List.
To delete the selected user or group from the Notify List, click the Delete button. The selected user or group is deleted from the Notify List.
When you are finished, click the OK button to return to the Configure Network dialog box.

Managing a configuration file server: the Set Configuration File Location dialog box

The Set Configuration File Location dialog box allows you to designate a file server as the configuration file server.

Setting a configuration file server

Display the Set Configuration File Location dialog box:
1. In the Main window, click the Configure Network button; this displays the Configure Network dialog box.
2. In the Configure Network dialog box, click the Set Config File button; this displays the Set Configuration File Location dialog box.
The list box Store the Configuration file on: is a list of attached file servers. Click the arrow to right of the box to display the list. Highlight the file server you want to be the configuration server.
When you have highlighted the desired server, click the OK button to accept the change and return to the Configure Network dialog box. To discard the change and return to the Configure Network dialog box, click the Cancel button.

Deleting a configuration file server

Display the Set Configuration File Location dialog box:
1. In the Main window, click the Configure Network button; this displays the Configure Network dialog box.
2. In the Configure Network dialog box, click the Set Config File button; this displays the Config File Location dialog box.
The list box Store Configuration server: is a list of file servers. Click the arrow to right of the box to display the list. Highlight <none>.
When you have highlighted <none>, click the OK button to accept the change and return to the Configure Network dialog box. To discard the change and return to the Configure Network dialog box, click the Cancel button.

Support Home Page

Network Printers Support Home

Additional Information

			Register your Printer
			ASPs & TPMs
			About Software Support
			Color Connection
			Printer Warranties
			Material Safety Data Sheets
			Supplies & Cartridge Recycling Program