Dascom 7010 PrintServer Manual User Manual
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Supported Network Protocols
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The SNMP architecture is based on one or more management
stations and several network elements with one or more
implemented network management agents. SNMP is used for
communication between the management stations and the agents.
SNMP allows you to read and edit management information
provided by the network elements. The collection of management
information of a device is called MIB.
Private MIB of the
Print Server
As an agent, the print server provides the standard 'MIB-II' and a
'private MIB' (Management Information Base). All print server
parameters and status information are saved in the 'private MIB'.
The 'private MIB' is saved in the print server on delivery and can be
installed immediately. On the PRINTSERVER LIBRARY CD you will
find a formal description of the private MIB objects. If there is no
PRINTSERVER LIBRARY CDincluded in the delivery, please consult
your retailer or printer manufacturer.
Benefits and
Purpose
The print server parameters can be queried and configured by a
management tool, such as OpenView or TransView, by means of the
SNMP protocol. In case of an error, such as 'Paper empty', the print
server automatically sends an error message, the so-called trap, to
pre-defined IP address.
In order to receive SNMP traps, you must configure the IP address
and enable the traps; see: ’How to Get Printer Messages via SNMP
Traps’
Requirements
When using SNMP, make sure that:
;
The TCP/IP protocol is installed on any client intended for
printing.
;
The print server is connected to the network and the printer.
;
The print server is known to the network via its IP address; see: