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Contents NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope vii How to Use This Manual viii How to Print this Manual viii Chapter 1 Getting Started What Is in the Box ...1-2 Hardware Description ...1-3 LED Indicators ...1-3 USB Port ...1-4 Diagnostic/Reset Push Button 1-4 Observe These Precautions 1-5 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Preparing for Installation 2-1 Overview ...2-2 Multi-Function Printers...
Contents NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope vii How to Use This Manual viii How to Print this Manual viii Chapter 1 Getting Started What Is in the Box ...1-2 Hardware Description ...1-3 LED Indicators ...1-3 USB Port ...1-4 Diagnostic/Reset Push Button 1-4 Observe These Precautions 1-5 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Preparing for Installation 2-1 Overview ...2-2 Multi-Function Printers...
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... and troubleshoot the NETGEAR® PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for the USB Multifunction Print Server according to the equipment. • Scope. The information in this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server April 2007 vii v2...
... and troubleshoot the NETGEAR® PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for the USB Multifunction Print Server according to the equipment. • Scope. The information in this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server April 2007 vii v2...
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... Double-click on the Adobe Web site at a time •A button that displays the table of the full manual and individual chapters. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Use the PDF of any page. - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right... in Appendix B, "Related Documents". NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is available on a link in...
... Double-click on the Adobe Web site at a time •A button that displays the table of the full manual and individual chapters. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Use the PDF of any page. - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right... in Appendix B, "Related Documents". NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is available on a link in...
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - The PDF version of the window. ix v2.0, April 2007 Click the print icon in the manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Use the Complete PDF Manual...selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of any page. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet...
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - The PDF version of the window. ix v2.0, April 2007 Click the print icon in the manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Use the Complete PDF Manual...selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of any page. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet...
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual x v2.0, April 2007
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... the installation guide and the NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual (this document) • PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server Installation Guide • Warranty & Registration card • Support information card If any of purchase. Driver and System Utility Software - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box 1. 4, 5, 6 2. 3. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual What Is in case you...
... the installation guide and the NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual (this document) • PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server Installation Guide • Warranty & Registration card • Support information card If any of purchase. Driver and System Utility Software - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box 1. 4, 5, 6 2. 3. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual What Is in case you...
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...10/100 Mbps network port. Figure 1-2 See the table below , the USB Multifunction Print Server has 2 LEDs. It has a power adapter receptacle that accepts a 12V 1A DC power adapter. No USB printer attached. (LEDs flash in turn) Firmware upgrade in 10/100 Mbps... No power Power on, idle normal operation Normal operation transmitting or receiving data from the network. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Hardware Description The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server LEDs indicate the status of the LED indicator lights: Table 1-1. It has a diagnostic/reset button...
...10/100 Mbps network port. Figure 1-2 See the table below , the USB Multifunction Print Server has 2 LEDs. It has a power adapter receptacle that accepts a 12V 1A DC power adapter. No USB printer attached. (LEDs flash in turn) Firmware upgrade in 10/100 Mbps... No power Power on, idle normal operation Normal operation transmitting or receiving data from the network. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Hardware Description The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server LEDs indicate the status of the LED indicator lights: Table 1-1. It has a diagnostic/reset button...
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.... 1-4 v2.0, April 2007 Getting Started Figure 1-3 PS121 USB 2.0 Port Note: The USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual USB Port The USB port of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. If your printer uses a parallel connector, you should use one of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server is recessed. Diagnostic/Reset Push Button...
.... 1-4 v2.0, April 2007 Getting Started Figure 1-3 PS121 USB 2.0 Port Note: The USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual USB Port The USB port of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. If your printer uses a parallel connector, you should use one of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server is recessed. Diagnostic/Reset Push Button...
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... on. 2. Getting Started 1-5 v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual To Restore the Factory Default Settings Note: The factory default setting for the Print Server IP Address is properly shielded and does not pose a tripping hazard. • Unplug the print server from its power source before cleaning. Unplug the Print Server from its power source. 2. The test...
... on. 2. Getting Started 1-5 v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual To Restore the Factory Default Settings Note: The factory default setting for the Print Server IP Address is properly shielded and does not pose a tripping hazard. • Unplug the print server from its power source before cleaning. Unplug the Print Server from its power source. 2. The test...
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1-6 Getting Started v2.0, April 2007
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Note: The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. Preparing for Installation Assure that you should use . Tip: Directly connect the printer that the following are available: • You have one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the TCP/IP addresses and networking protocols in this manual. Operation is working Ethernet network...
Note: The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. Preparing for Installation Assure that you should use . Tip: Directly connect the printer that the following are available: • You have one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the TCP/IP addresses and networking protocols in this manual. Operation is working Ethernet network...
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Overview When installation is available to other computers in your network. The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server also works as a standard print server. For more information about multi-function printers, see "Reserving a...that it is complete, your network configuration will look similar to the following: Router Printer Print Server PS121 Figure 2-1 Computers Multi-Function Printers The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server works with multi-function printers and PCs running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000...
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Overview When installation is available to other computers in your network. The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server also works as a standard print server. For more information about multi-function printers, see "Reserving a...that it is complete, your network configuration will look similar to the following: Router Printer Print Server PS121 Figure 2-1 Computers Multi-Function Printers The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server works with multi-function printers and PCs running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000...
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... 2-2 Installation and Setup 2-3 v2.0, April 2007 Installation NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual First, install and set up One PC 1. Insert the Resource CD for TCP/IP LPR Printing" on your CD drive. Click Install and Set Up the Print Server with This PC to work with the print server. Note: For TCP/IP LPR printer installation, see...
... 2-2 Installation and Setup 2-3 v2.0, April 2007 Installation NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual First, install and set up One PC 1. Insert the Resource CD for TCP/IP LPR Printing" on your CD drive. Click Install and Set Up the Print Server with This PC to work with the print server. Note: For TCP/IP LPR printer installation, see...
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...PS121v2 print server. If it is installed in the system tray. If you are displayed. When you complete the Connect Equipment page, the installation assistant searches your router to be permanently assigned to the print server in the ps121 program group to the print server... the print server was successful. 8. Simply follow the installation instructions to continue. Click Next to connect your PS121v2 print server into your print server, check the network connections and the print server's status LEDs. 5. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 4....
...PS121v2 print server. If it is installed in the system tray. If you are displayed. When you complete the Connect Equipment page, the installation assistant searches your router to be permanently assigned to the print server in the ps121 program group to the print server... the print server was successful. 8. Simply follow the installation instructions to continue. Click Next to connect your PS121v2 print server into your print server, check the network connections and the print server's status LEDs. 5. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 4....
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... of the main menu, click LAN IP Setup. In the Advanced section of the print server. You do this by connecting to open the Address Reservation window. 4. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Reserve the Print Server's IP Address on Your Router The DHCP server on your router, you will never change. Set Up Each Additional PC to...
... of the main menu, click LAN IP Setup. In the Advanced section of the print server. You do this by connecting to open the Address Reservation window. 4. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Reserve the Print Server's IP Address on Your Router The DHCP server on your router, you will never change. Set Up Each Additional PC to...
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... the SmartWizard, which will allow you to your Print Server to print via the print server. Connect the Print Server To use . Power on page 3-1. For instructions on using the multifunction feature, refer to "Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to use TCP/IP LPR printing: 1. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Figure 2-4 3. Your USB Multifunction Print Server is now ready to Scan, Copy, or Fax...
... the SmartWizard, which will allow you to your Print Server to print via the print server. Connect the Print Server To use . Power on page 3-1. For instructions on using the multifunction feature, refer to "Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to use TCP/IP LPR printing: 1. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Figure 2-4 3. Your USB Multifunction Print Server is now ready to Scan, Copy, or Fax...
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... lights and verify the following: • ERROR light: When the print server is powered on, the ERROR light will turn red briefly, and then turn solid green. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. Connect the supplied USB cable (A) from the print server to LAN ports on your router, as shown in your printer. f. d. Insert one end (B) of an...
... lights and verify the following: • ERROR light: When the print server is powered on, the ERROR light will turn red briefly, and then turn solid green. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. Connect the supplied USB cable (A) from the print server to LAN ports on your router, as shown in your printer. f. d. Insert one end (B) of an...
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Select the Create a new port radio button. From the Type of a computer connected to the same network as the USB Multifunction Print Server, click Settings then click Printers. 2. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. Figure 2-8 2-8 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next. Figure 2-7 3. Click Add a Printer, select Add a local printer, and then click Next.
Select the Create a new port radio button. From the Type of a computer connected to the same network as the USB Multifunction Print Server, click Settings then click Printers. 2. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. Figure 2-8 2-8 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next. Figure 2-7 3. Click Add a Printer, select Add a local printer, and then click Next.
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Enter the IP address of the USB Multifunction Print Server in the Port name box automatically. Click Next. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The following screen opens: Figure 2-9 4. The wizard detects the port to use for the USB Multifunction Print Server, and then displays this screen: Figure 2-10 Installation and Setup 2-9 v2.0, April 2007 The Wizard will fill in...
Enter the IP address of the USB Multifunction Print Server in the Port name box automatically. Click Next. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The following screen opens: Figure 2-9 4. The wizard detects the port to use for the USB Multifunction Print Server, and then displays this screen: Figure 2-10 Installation and Setup 2-9 v2.0, April 2007 The Wizard will fill in...
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. The wizard detects the driver, and then displays the Install the printer driver screen: Figure 2-12 2-10 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup Select Custom, and then click Settings. Click OK to close this screen. 7. Configure the TCP/IP Port Monitor. Figure 2-11 For Protocol, select LPR, and then enter PS121v2 as the Queue Name in the LPR Settings. When the Additional Port Information required screen appears, click Next. The Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor screen opens. 6.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. The wizard detects the driver, and then displays the Install the printer driver screen: Figure 2-12 2-10 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup Select Custom, and then click Settings. Click OK to close this screen. 7. Configure the TCP/IP Port Monitor. Figure 2-11 For Protocol, select LPR, and then enter PS121v2 as the Queue Name in the LPR Settings. When the Additional Port Information required screen appears, click Next. The Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor screen opens. 6.