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...with the conditions set out in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to certify that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with the application of radio interference in accordance ...to the notes in the United States and/or other countries. Conformity is hereby certified that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server is subject to certain restrictions. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). April 2007 Certificate ...
...with the conditions set out in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to certify that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with the application of radio interference in accordance ...to the notes in the United States and/or other countries. Conformity is hereby certified that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server is subject to certain restrictions. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). April 2007 Certificate ...
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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...
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...
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... with Your Web Browser 3-6 Changing the Password 3-8 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...4-1 The print server has no power 4-1 No lights are lit on the print server 4-2 Printing Errors ...4-2 The printer is printing "garbage" characters 4-2 Windows error message appears when printing 4-2 The print server is not found 4-2 Nothing is printing ...4-2 Checking the Current Status of the Printer 4-3 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical...
... with Your Web Browser 3-6 Changing the Password 3-8 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...4-1 The print server has no power 4-1 No lights are lit on the print server 4-2 Printing Errors ...4-2 The printer is printing "garbage" characters 4-2 Windows error message appears when printing 4-2 The print server is not found 4-2 Nothing is printing ...4-2 Checking the Current Status of the Printer 4-3 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical...
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files. Double-click on the Adobe Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/PS121v2.asp. website at http://www.adobe.com.... individual chapters. viii v2.0, April 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the browser toolbar to your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. - Each page in the manual. •A button to a major topic. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat...
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to view and print PDF files. Double-click on the Adobe Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/PS121v2.asp. website at http://www.adobe.com.... individual chapters. viii v2.0, April 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the browser toolbar to your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. - Each page in the manual. •A button to a major topic. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat...
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... by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Click the print icon in the manual. Click the ...Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2...
... by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Click the print icon in the manual. Click the ...Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2...
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... installation and setup, see the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server Installation Guide, which describes the installation and use of the PS121v2 for operation with NETGEAR print servers, see the NETGEAR website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/PS121.asp. • For a list of USB printers that have been tested with a Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE 2nd edition system. •...
... installation and setup, see the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server Installation Guide, which describes the installation and use of the PS121v2 for operation with NETGEAR print servers, see the NETGEAR website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/PS121.asp. • For a list of USB printers that have been tested with a Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE 2nd edition system. •...
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... PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server and set up basic connectivity on a router. • You have a printer with at least one PC running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000,Windows 98SE, or Windows Me. • You have the printer driver software available. For most popular printers, Vista and Windows already have one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server...
... PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server and set up basic connectivity on a router. • You have a printer with at least one PC running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000,Windows 98SE, or Windows Me. • You have the printer driver software available. For most popular printers, Vista and Windows already have one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server...
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... the following: Router Printer Print Server PS121 Figure 2-1 Computers Multi-Function Printers The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server works with these operating systems: • Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98 SE, or Windows ME • Macintosh • Microsoft Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 using LPR or raw printing. 2-2 Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 Standard Printing Operations Print jobs can be sent...
... the following: Router Printer Print Server PS121 Figure 2-1 Computers Multi-Function Printers The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server works with these operating systems: • Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98 SE, or Windows ME • Macintosh • Microsoft Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 using LPR or raw printing. 2-2 Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 Standard Printing Operations Print jobs can be sent...
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... PC to reserve the IP address for the print server in the address bar or enter the router's IP address. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Reserve the Print Server's IP Address on Your Router The DHCP server on the underside of the LAN IP Setup window. 3. To reserve the print server's IP address in your network and connected it...
... PC to reserve the IP address for the print server in the address bar or enter the router's IP address. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Reserve the Print Server's IP Address on Your Router The DHCP server on the underside of the LAN IP Setup window. 3. To reserve the print server's IP address in your network and connected it...
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.... 2. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Figure 2-4 3. Click Set Up the PC to Use an Installed Print Server to install the SmartWizard, which will allow you to use TCP/IP LPR printing: 1. Installation for your CD drive. Connect the Print Server To use . Insert the Resource CD into your operating system. Then follow the instructions for the Windows...
.... 2. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Figure 2-4 3. Click Set Up the PC to Use an Installed Print Server to install the SmartWizard, which will allow you to use TCP/IP LPR printing: 1. Installation for your CD drive. Connect the Print Server To use . Insert the Resource CD into your operating system. Then follow the instructions for the Windows...
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From the Type of a computer connected to the same network as the USB Multifunction Print Server, click Settings then click Printers. 2. Select the Create a new port radio button. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. Click Add a Printer, select Add a local printer, and then click Next. Figure 2-7 3. From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next. Figure 2-8 2-8 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup
From the Type of a computer connected to the same network as the USB Multifunction Print Server, click Settings then click Printers. 2. Select the Create a new port radio button. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. Click Add a Printer, select Add a local printer, and then click Next. Figure 2-7 3. From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next. Figure 2-8 2-8 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup
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...of the Add Printer Wizard, you are prompted to install the printer software from the Microsoft website, or you can click the Windows Update button to download additional printer software from a disk you are unable to proceed. Upon completion of printer in the lists,...attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to be the default or not. If you are connected to the Internet, you keep the existing driver. 9. Enter your choices and then click Next to print a test page, see your printer model, and then click Next. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8....
...of the Add Printer Wizard, you are prompted to install the printer software from the Microsoft website, or you can click the Windows Update button to download additional printer software from a disk you are unable to proceed. Upon completion of printer in the lists,...attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to be the default or not. If you are connected to the Internet, you keep the existing driver. 9. Enter your choices and then click Next to print a test page, see your printer model, and then click Next. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8....
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b. Click Add a printer and then Next to proceed. e. Figure 2-16 2-12 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows XP or Windows 2000 1. Figure 2-14 c. Click Next to proceed. On the Select a Printer Port screen, be sure to this computer option. Choose the Local printer attached to...
b. Click Add a printer and then Next to proceed. e. Figure 2-16 2-12 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows XP or Windows 2000 1. Figure 2-14 c. Click Next to proceed. On the Select a Printer Port screen, be sure to this computer option. Choose the Local printer attached to...
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...the USB port on the print server. The Name Your Printer screen prompts for a descriptive name and whether you keep the existing driver. Click Next to proceed. If the printer software is already installed on this printer" option and click Next. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 ...User Manual a. From the Install Printer Software screen, find the manufacturer and model of printer in the lists, and you are connected to the Internet, you can click the Windows Update button to download ...
...the USB port on the print server. The Name Your Printer screen prompts for a descriptive name and whether you keep the existing driver. Click Next to proceed. If the printer software is already installed on this printer" option and click Next. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 ...User Manual a. From the Install Printer Software screen, find the manufacturer and model of printer in the lists, and you are connected to the Internet, you can click the Windows Update button to download ...
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... to the USB Multifunction Print Server to print a test page, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" Setting up on MacOS versions beginning from 8.1. and select your actual printer. 2-16 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup Upon completion of the Add Printer Wizard, you are unable to verify that has Desktop Printing installed or available. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual...
... to the USB Multifunction Print Server to print a test page, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" Setting up on MacOS versions beginning from 8.1. and select your actual printer. 2-16 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup Upon completion of the Add Printer Wizard, you are unable to verify that has Desktop Printing installed or available. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual...
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...appears, check that you have correctly typed the queue name or IP Address. 10. At the bottom of the USB Multifunction Print Server. Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 2-17 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. When prompted, rename the printer with a descriptive name and click Save. Quit the Desktop Printer Utility... can see the IP address displayed above the button. A printer icon should see the printer. Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window. 11. In the LPR Printer Selection box, click Change... 8. Click OK to return to the Untitled...
...appears, check that you have correctly typed the queue name or IP Address. 10. At the bottom of the USB Multifunction Print Server. Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 2-17 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. When prompted, rename the printer with a descriptive name and click Save. Quit the Desktop Printer Utility... can see the IP address displayed above the button. A printer icon should see the printer. Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window. 11. In the LPR Printer Selection box, click Change... 8. Click OK to return to the Untitled...
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... These operations are blocked. The PC must be running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. To reserve the print server: 3-1 v2.0, April 2007 If you do not use the printer within 5 minutes the print server is automatically released so that you to Scan, Copy, or Fax...a multi-function printer for temporary exclusive use by one PC so that it is reserved, print operations from a Windows PC • Viewing the printer port status • Viewing and updating settings • Change the password Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to manage the USB Multifunction Print Server.
... These operations are blocked. The PC must be running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. To reserve the print server: 3-1 v2.0, April 2007 If you do not use the printer within 5 minutes the print server is automatically released so that you to Scan, Copy, or Fax...a multi-function printer for temporary exclusive use by one PC so that it is reserved, print operations from a Windows PC • Viewing the printer port status • Viewing and updating settings • Change the password Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to manage the USB Multifunction Print Server.
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... the Print Server 3-3 v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Releasing the Print Server A printer that is reserved will be released if it by clicking the Release button in the Reserve MFP window shown in the New Version column, click Upgrade. Upgrading the Print Server Software The...If there is available, it will automatically be displayed in the system tray and click the Upgrade PS121v2 tab. You can only connect to another print server, release the print server you reserved and select the device you upgrade either or both. Figure 3-3 2.
... the Print Server 3-3 v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Releasing the Print Server A printer that is reserved will be released if it by clicking the Release button in the Reserve MFP window shown in the New Version column, click Upgrade. Upgrading the Print Server Software The...If there is available, it will automatically be displayed in the system tray and click the Upgrade PS121v2 tab. You can only connect to another print server, release the print server you reserved and select the device you upgrade either or both. Figure 3-3 2.
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... 3-4 2. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing the Printer Port Status To view the port status: 1. For the user name, type admin. The status screen is displayed as follows: Figure 3-5 The status will show either Idle or Printing. 3-4 Managing the Print Server v2.0, April 2007 The print state will... Web browser and type in the IP address of the print server in the password box. If you have not changed the password, type the default value of paper. The browser displays a pop-up window prompting you have assigned a password enter it in the browser...
... 3-4 2. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing the Printer Port Status To view the port status: 1. For the user name, type admin. The status screen is displayed as follows: Figure 3-5 The status will show either Idle or Printing. 3-4 Managing the Print Server v2.0, April 2007 The print state will... Web browser and type in the IP address of the print server in the password box. If you have not changed the password, type the default value of paper. The browser displays a pop-up window prompting you have assigned a password enter it in the browser...
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing and Updating Settings with white text on a blue background, click on the entry to view and update settings for print server: a. Each PS121v2 print server in the New IP Address group. Edit the IP settings and then click Apply. Figure 3-6 2. ...address, and gateway address. b. Managing the Print Server 3-5 v2.0, April 2007 Click the Smart Wizard icon, , in the system tray and click the Update Settings tab. To edit the IP Address settings for PCs running Vista or Windows. 1. If the device is not highlighted ...
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing and Updating Settings with white text on a blue background, click on the entry to view and update settings for print server: a. Each PS121v2 print server in the New IP Address group. Edit the IP settings and then click Apply. Figure 3-6 2. ...address, and gateway address. b. Managing the Print Server 3-5 v2.0, April 2007 Click the Smart Wizard icon, , in the system tray and click the Update Settings tab. To edit the IP Address settings for PCs running Vista or Windows. 1. If the device is not highlighted ...