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...internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in accordance with Innovation trademark is subject to the notes in the BMPT- Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and ...of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server is declared by the application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. ii v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Connect with the conditions set out in ...
...internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in accordance with Innovation trademark is subject to the notes in the BMPT- Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and ...of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server is declared by the application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. ii v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Connect with the conditions set out in ...
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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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...free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Each page in the HTML version of the chapter you want to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the... directly to where the topic is described in the chapter you were viewing opens in the HTML View. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. -
...free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Each page in the HTML version of the chapter you want to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the... directly to where the topic is described in the chapter you were viewing opens in the HTML View. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. -
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... upper left of the complete manual opens in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left...
... upper left of the complete manual opens in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left...
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... describes the package contents, appearance of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server, and how to share a printer without sharing your purchase of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server. 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. • For...
... describes the package contents, appearance of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server, and how to share a printer without sharing your purchase of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server. 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. • For...
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... and Setup This chapter describes how to install your 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 one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the TCP/IP addresses and networking protocols...
... and Setup This chapter describes how to install your 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 one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the TCP/IP addresses and networking protocols...
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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 multi-function printers and PCs running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. • Before ...printing. 2-2 Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 Standard Printing Operations Print jobs can be sent concurrently from different computers on page 3-1. For more information about multi-function printers, see "Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to Scan, Copy, or Fax" on your network. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2...
... 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. • Before ...printing. 2-2 Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 Standard Printing Operations Print jobs can be sent concurrently from different computers on page 3-1. For more information about multi-function printers, see "Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to Scan, Copy, or Fax" on your network. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2...
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Reserve the Print Server's IP Address on Your Router The DHCP server on your network and connected it will be obtained by running the SmartWizard program or by using the Resource CD. The Address Reservation table is displayed at the bottom of the print server... with your router. Warning: For Windows 98SE and Windows ME, print manager software from Epson and from some or all of the following instructions to set up the PS121v2 in a NETGEAR router: 1. The print server's IP address should be reserved so...
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Reserve the Print Server's IP Address on Your Router The DHCP server on your network and connected it will be obtained by running the SmartWizard program or by using the Resource CD. The Address Reservation table is displayed at the bottom of the print server... with your router. Warning: For Windows 98SE and Windows ME, print manager software from Epson and from some or all of the following instructions to set up the PS121v2 in a NETGEAR router: 1. The print server's IP address should be reserved so...
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Then follow the instructions for the Windows Add Printer Wizard for TCP/IP LPR Printing First, connect the print server. Insert the Resource CD into your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. 2. The... TCP/IP LPR printing: 1. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Your USB Multifunction Print Server is now ready to Scan, Copy, or Fax" on your CD drive. Connect your Print Server to print via the print server. Connect the Print Server To use . Click Set Up the PC to Use an Installed Print Server to install the ...
Then follow the instructions for the Windows Add Printer Wizard for TCP/IP LPR Printing First, connect the print server. Insert the Resource CD into your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. 2. The... TCP/IP LPR printing: 1. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Your USB Multifunction Print Server is now ready to Scan, Copy, or Fax" on your CD drive. Connect your Print Server to print via the print server. Connect the Print Server To use . Click Set Up the PC to Use an Installed Print Server to install the ...
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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 Type of a computer connected to the same network as the USB Multifunction Print Server, click Settings then click Printers. 2. Click Add a Printer, select Add a local printer, and then click Next. From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next. Select the Create a new port radio button. Figure 2-7 3.
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 Type of a computer connected to the same network as the USB Multifunction Print Server, click Settings then click Printers. 2. Click Add a Printer, select Add a local printer, and then click Next. From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next. Select the Create a new port radio button. Figure 2-7 3.
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... printer model, and then click Next. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8. The Name Your Printer screen prompts for a descriptive name and whether you can click the Windows Update button to download additional printer software from a disk you have. Check the printer attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to print a test page. When entering a name, choose...
... printer model, and then click Next. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8. The Name Your Printer screen prompts for a descriptive name and whether you can click the Windows Update button to download additional printer software from a disk you have. Check the printer attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to print a test page. When entering a name, choose...
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... option. Figure 2-14 c. Choose the Local printer attached to proceed. Figure 2-16 2-12 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup b. e. Click Next to proceed. Run the Windows Add Printer Wizard as follows: a. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows XP or Windows 2000 1.
... option. Figure 2-14 c. Choose the Local printer attached to proceed. Figure 2-16 2-12 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup b. e. Click Next to proceed. Run the Windows Add Printer Wizard as follows: a. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows XP or Windows 2000 1.
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... software is already installed on the print server. Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 2-15 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. d. 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 additional printer...
... software is already installed on the print server. Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 2-15 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. d. 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 additional printer...
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... of the Add Printer Wizard, you are unable to print a test page, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" Setting up on MacOS versions beginning from 8.1. From the Apple Extras folder, under Apple LaserWriter Software, launch the Desktop Printing Utility. Click Next to print a test page. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual e. The following screen opens: Figure 2-21 f. Click...
... of the Add Printer Wizard, you are unable to print a test page, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" Setting up on MacOS versions beginning from 8.1. From the Apple Extras folder, under Apple LaserWriter Software, launch the Desktop Printing Utility. Click Next to print a test page. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual e. The following screen opens: Figure 2-21 f. Click...
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...should now appear on your desktop. 13. Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window. 7. Quit the Desktop Printer Utility. Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 2-17 At the bottom of the USB Multifunction Print Server. If no IP Address appears, check that you have correctly typed the queue name or... the Queue Name blank. 9. You can see the IP address displayed above the button. A printer icon should see the printer. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. Click Verify to make sure your printer model does not appear, click the Generic button. 6.
...should now appear on your desktop. 13. Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window. 7. Quit the Desktop Printer Utility. Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 2-17 At the bottom of the USB Multifunction Print Server. If no IP Address appears, check that you have correctly typed the queue name or... the Queue Name blank. 9. You can see the IP address displayed above the button. A printer icon should see the printer. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. Click Verify to make sure your printer model does not appear, click the Generic button. 6.
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... • Viewing and updating settings • Change the password Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to manage the USB Multifunction Print Server. If you can scan, copy, or fax. When the print server is available for one PC (Microsoft Vista, Windows XP or Windows 2000 only) • Upgrading the print server firmware and/or SmartWizard from other PCs. To reserve the...
... • Viewing and updating settings • Change the password Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to manage the USB Multifunction Print Server. If you can scan, copy, or fax. When the print server is available for one PC (Microsoft Vista, Windows XP or Windows 2000 only) • Upgrading the print server firmware and/or SmartWizard from other PCs. To reserve the...
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Releasing the Print Server A printer that is reserved will be released if it remains idle for updates: 1. If you want to connect to detect and click Detect. Upgrading the Print Server Software The Smart Wizard lets you check whether there is an update to the print server...it by clicking the Release button in the Reserve MFP window shown in the Smart Wizard. Managing the Print Server 3-3 v2.0, April 2007 Select the items you have more than one PS121v2 print server on your network, your computer's operating system can ...
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Releasing the Print Server A printer that is reserved will be released if it remains idle for updates: 1. If you want to connect to detect and click Detect. Upgrading the Print Server Software The Smart Wizard lets you check whether there is an update to the print server...it by clicking the Release button in the Reserve MFP window shown in the Smart Wizard. Managing the Print Server 3-3 v2.0, April 2007 Select the items you have more than one PS121v2 print server on your network, your computer's operating system can ...
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... your Web browser and type in the IP address of the print server in the password box. 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 browser displays a pop-up window prompting you have not changed the password, type the default...
... your Web browser and type in the IP address of the print server in the password box. 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 browser displays a pop-up window prompting you have not changed the password, type the default...
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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. Figure 3-6 2. Click the Smart Wizard icon, , in the New IP Address group. To edit the IP Address settings for PCs running Vista or Windows... is not highlighted with the Smart Wizard You can use the Smart Wizard to select and highlight it. Each PS121v2 print server in your local network are displayed in the three text boxes in the system tray and click the Update Settings tab.
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. Figure 3-6 2. Click the Smart Wizard icon, , in the New IP Address group. To edit the IP Address settings for PCs running Vista or Windows... is not highlighted with the Smart Wizard You can use the Smart Wizard to select and highlight it. Each PS121v2 print server in your local network are displayed in the three text boxes in the system tray and click the Update Settings tab.