8 hp e3000/nic configuration, Overview, Hp e3000 / mpe-xl / mpe / ix: host configuration – Printronix P5000LJ Series User Manual

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HP e3000/NIC

Configuration

Overview

This chapter details the HP e3000 Host Configuration setup and
NIC setup.

HP e3000 / MPE-XL / MPE / iX: Host Configuration

Follow the instructions below to configure printing to a NIC by using TCP/IP
print to socket, sometimes referred to as “native tcpip mode.” The
configuration parameters are set via entries in the file “npconfig”
(npconfig.pub.sys).

1.

If you have not already done so, use program sysgen (sysgen.pub.sys) to
add the necessary logical device descriptions. Create one logical device
for each P5000LJ Series Printer you wish to add:

a.

log in as

MANAGER.SYS

b.

enter the command

:run sysgen.pub.sys

c.

at the

>

prompt, enter

io

to start the I/O configurator

d.

enter the command

io> ad ldev=xx;id=HPTCPJD;path=NONE

HPTCPJD

is the HP-supplied logical network device type.

e.

enter the

ld xx

configuration command to view the addition, where

xx

is the logical device number you chose in step d.

f.

enter the commands:

io> hold

(

to save the I/O configuration)

io> exit

(

to exit the I/O configurator)

Note

With the release of MPE/iX version 5.5 and higher, it is now possible to use
the spooler on the HP e3000 to control printing on devices attached to a
network. The Native Mode Spooler Reference Manual (HP P/N 32650-
90166, Edition 5, Sept. 1998 or later) and Configuring and Managing MPE/
iX Internet Services
(HP P/N 32650-90835) are essential references to
assist you in this configuration.

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