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Fast Ethernet Print Server 2 Parallel, 1 USB Hardware User's Guide Rev. 01 (October, 2002) About This Guide i
Fast Ethernet Print Server 2 Parallel, 1 USB Hardware User's Guide Rev. 01 (October, 2002) About This Guide i
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... with this publication may be reproduced in any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without prior notice. TABLE OF CONTENTS 0 ABOUT THIS GUIDE V 1 INTRODUCTION 7 PRINT SERVER FEATURES 7 EXTERNAL FEATURES 8 Port Connectors 9 About This Guide iii Trademarks Copyright © 2000 Contents subject to change without permission, as stipulated by any means or...
... with this publication may be reproduced in any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without prior notice. TABLE OF CONTENTS 0 ABOUT THIS GUIDE V 1 INTRODUCTION 7 PRINT SERVER FEATURES 7 EXTERNAL FEATURES 8 Port Connectors 9 About This Guide iii Trademarks Copyright © 2000 Contents subject to change without permission, as stipulated by any means or...
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Network Cable Connector 9 DC Power Connector 10 LED Indicators 10 2 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 11 UNPACKING AND INSPECTING THE PRINT SERVER 11 INSTALLING THE PRINT SERVER 12 POWER ON SELF-TEST 13 TESTING YOUR PRINT SERVER 14 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 15 PRINTER CONNECTION 15 NETWORK CONNECTION 15 NETWORK PROTOCOLS 16 MANAGEMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS 16 ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL 16 4 PORT...
Network Cable Connector 9 DC Power Connector 10 LED Indicators 10 2 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 11 UNPACKING AND INSPECTING THE PRINT SERVER 11 INSTALLING THE PRINT SERVER 12 POWER ON SELF-TEST 13 TESTING YOUR PRINT SERVER 14 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 15 PRINTER CONNECTION 15 NETWORK CONNECTION 15 NETWORK PROTOCOLS 16 MANAGEMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS 16 ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL 16 4 PORT...
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...ports, which connects to your workstations or file servers to its connected printers. Print Server Features The Print Server improve network printing services in three ways: ♦ The Print Server picks up the workload of print files from your Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network ... capacity. ♦ Because the Print Server is a compact print server which can . 1 1 INTRODUCTION The Print Server is very portable and inexpensive compared to a PC-based print server, and because the Print Server connects to your file servers, and allows the file servers' full capacity to be used...
...ports, which connects to your workstations or file servers to its connected printers. Print Server Features The Print Server improve network printing services in three ways: ♦ The Print Server picks up the workload of print files from your Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network ... capacity. ♦ Because the Print Server is a compact print server which can . 1 1 INTRODUCTION The Print Server is very portable and inexpensive compared to a PC-based print server, and because the Print Server connects to your file servers, and allows the file servers' full capacity to be used...
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... PS Admin, is supplied with the Print Server, making configuration and management quick and easy. The Print Server also supports configuration and management via the telnet protocol for information about configuring the print server's ports.) The print server also supports web configuration permitting users to... communicate. External Features This section describes the externally visible features of the Print Server. These printer ports are independently configurable using the PS Admin program or the print server's telnet interface. (See the PS Admin User's Guide for networks without...
... PS Admin, is supplied with the Print Server, making configuration and management quick and easy. The Print Server also supports configuration and management via the telnet protocol for information about configuring the print server's ports.) The print server also supports web configuration permitting users to... communicate. External Features This section describes the externally visible features of the Print Server. These printer ports are independently configurable using the PS Admin program or the print server's telnet interface. (See the PS Admin User's Guide for networks without...
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... Fast Ethernet network. ◊ The indicator blinks off briefly to indicate that the Print Server is transferring print data through the appropriate parallel port or USB port. Network Cable Connector The Print Server's rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connection to automatically detect or negotiate.../Act USB LPT1 Front Panel LED Indicators ♦ Power ◊ Steady or flashing green confirms that the Print Server is powered on self test (POST) to show that the Print Server is receiving or transmitting from the network. ♦ USB, LPT1 , LPT2 ◊ These LED indicators ...
... Fast Ethernet network. ◊ The indicator blinks off briefly to indicate that the Print Server is transferring print data through the appropriate parallel port or USB port. Network Cable Connector The Print Server's rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connection to automatically detect or negotiate.../Act USB LPT1 Front Panel LED Indicators ♦ Power ◊ Steady or flashing green confirms that the Print Server is powered on self test (POST) to show that the Print Server is receiving or transmitting from the network. ♦ USB, LPT1 , LPT2 ◊ These LED indicators ...
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... it to this Hardware User's Guide, be certain that you have: ♦ One Fast Ethernet print server ♦ One AC power adapter suitable for your country's electric power ♦ One Print Server Installation CD ♦ One Quick Installation Guide If any item is missing, or if you find ...any damage or mismatch, promptly contact your dealer for assistance. In addition to the network. Unpacking and Inspecting the Print Server Carefully remove all items from the...
... it to this Hardware User's Guide, be certain that you have: ♦ One Fast Ethernet print server ♦ One AC power adapter suitable for your country's electric power ♦ One Print Server Installation CD ♦ One Quick Installation Guide If any item is missing, or if you find ...any damage or mismatch, promptly contact your dealer for assistance. In addition to the network. Unpacking and Inspecting the Print Server Carefully remove all items from the...
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...adapter's DC output plug into an electric service outlet. Power On Self-Test When the Print Server is powered on the print server's rear panel. 5. Switch on the rear panel of the Print Server. 8. Plug the power adapter into the DC 5V power socket on each of the ...confirm their steady and flashing operation. Immediately after power-up without first establishing its major components. Installing the Print Server WARNING: Configuration problems may result if the Print Server is powered up , all five of the LED's should show steady green for correction of any of...
...adapter's DC output plug into an electric service outlet. Power On Self-Test When the Print Server is powered on the print server's rear panel. 5. Switch on the rear panel of the Print Server. 8. Plug the power adapter into the DC 5V power socket on each of the ...confirm their steady and flashing operation. Immediately after power-up without first establishing its major components. Installing the Print Server WARNING: Configuration problems may result if the Print Server is powered up , all five of the LED's should show steady green for correction of any of...
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...LAN Controller error Parallel-1 Controller error LPT1 error Parallel-2 Controller error LPT2 error MII error USB error Testing Your Print Server The PS Admin software includes a Print Test function for correction of the faulty unit. In the event of printer cable connections and functions. That ... error according to the following table. If the self-test routine traps any such error signal, contact your Print Server and its ports. See the Testing Your Print Server section of these three LEDs, followed by a quiescent state with all three LEDs dark. The actual component tests...
...LAN Controller error Parallel-1 Controller error LPT1 error Parallel-2 Controller error LPT2 error MII error USB error Testing Your Print Server The PS Admin software includes a Print Test function for correction of the faulty unit. In the event of printer cable connections and functions. That ... error according to the following table. If the self-test routine traps any such error signal, contact your Print Server and its ports. See the Testing Your Print Server section of these three LEDs, followed by a quiescent state with all three LEDs dark. The actual component tests...
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... Bi-directional Bi-directional Bi-directional Bi-directional Printer Printer Printer Printer Host Printer Host Host B 4 PORT PINOUTS This appendix shows the pinouts of the print server's 25-pin parallel port connector (identical to the connector used on most personal computers), as well as the 36-pin Centronics connector used on most...
... Bi-directional Bi-directional Bi-directional Bi-directional Printer Printer Printer Printer Host Printer Host Host B 4 PORT PINOUTS This appendix shows the pinouts of the print server's 25-pin parallel port connector (identical to the connector used on most personal computers), as well as the 36-pin Centronics connector used on most...
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... 4. See Fig 1.1 Step 2 Make sure all the printers are powered OFF, then connect one end of the printer cable to the printer port of the Print Server and attach the other end into an electrical outlet. Step 4 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port of the... Print Server and attach the other end of the printer. Fig. 1.1 Section 1 Connecting the Print Server to your network. Step 1Connect one end of the power cord into the Print Server and the other end of the cable to the printer port of...
... 4. See Fig 1.1 Step 2 Make sure all the printers are powered OFF, then connect one end of the printer cable to the printer port of the Print Server and attach the other end into an electrical outlet. Step 4 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port of the... Print Server and attach the other end of the printer. Fig. 1.1 Section 1 Connecting the Print Server to your network. Step 1Connect one end of the power cord into the Print Server and the other end of the cable to the printer port of...
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... and right-click on Local Area Connection. You will need these information after you to Section 3, Accessing the Web Configuration Utility. Step 8 Go to print through the Print Server. Step 6 Enter the IP address of 192.168. 1.x (where x is a number between 2 ~ 253 and is not currently assigned to any... in order for the Subnet mask. If your network ID is already using the 192. 168.1.x segment, skip to access the Print Server's Web Configuration Utility. See Fig. 2.2 Step 7 Click OK and OK again. Follow the steps below to Section 3, Accessing the Web Configuration ...
... and right-click on Local Area Connection. You will need these information after you to Section 3, Accessing the Web Configuration Utility. Step 8 Go to print through the Print Server. Step 6 Enter the IP address of 192.168. 1.x (where x is a number between 2 ~ 253 and is not currently assigned to any... in order for the Subnet mask. If your network ID is already using the 192. 168.1.x segment, skip to access the Print Server's Web Configuration Utility. See Fig. 2.2 Step 7 Click OK and OK again. Follow the steps below to Section 3, Accessing the Web Configuration ...
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...). Step 4 Select Specify an IP address and enter an IP address of paper. Fig. 2.3 Fig. 2.4 Step 7 Restart the computer if you have set up the print server in Section 3. Step 8 Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double-click the Network icon. For Windows 95/98/ME Step 1 Go to Section 3, Accessing...
...). Step 4 Select Specify an IP address and enter an IP address of paper. Fig. 2.3 Fig. 2.4 Step 7 Restart the computer if you have set up the print server in Section 3. Step 8 Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double-click the Network icon. For Windows 95/98/ME Step 1 Go to Section 3, Accessing...
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See Fig. 3.3 Fig. 3.2 Fig 3.3 Be sure to click Save when you want to use. Step 4 Write down on Configuration. You may rename the Print Server name and Port names or leave them with the default. Section 3 Accessing the Web Configuration Utility Step 1 Open the web browser and type the default IP address of paper the Port names you are done editing the names. See Fig. 3.2 Fig. 3.1 Step 3 Click on a piece of the Print Server: 192. 168.1.254 See Fig. 3.1 Step 2 The Welcome screen will appear.
See Fig. 3.3 Fig. 3.2 Fig 3.3 Be sure to click Save when you want to use. Step 4 Write down on Configuration. You may rename the Print Server name and Port names or leave them with the default. Section 3 Accessing the Web Configuration Utility Step 1 Open the web browser and type the default IP address of paper the Port names you are done editing the names. See Fig. 3.2 Fig. 3.1 Step 3 Click on a piece of the Print Server: 192. 168.1.254 See Fig. 3.1 Step 2 The Welcome screen will appear.
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... DHCP. Step 9 If you have changed your original settings. See Fig. 3.4 Step 6 You can manually assign an IP address and subnet mask to allow the Print Server to use. Step 5 Click on a piece of paper the IP address for XP) and select Add Printer. Note: This Installation Guide uses the default IP... to your computer's IP address in order to access the web configuration utility, you can choose to Start, Settings, Printers. (Printers and Faxes for the Print Server you are done configuring the settings.
... DHCP. Step 9 If you have changed your original settings. See Fig. 3.4 Step 6 You can manually assign an IP address and subnet mask to allow the Print Server to use. Step 5 Click on a piece of paper the IP address for XP) and select Add Printer. Note: This Installation Guide uses the default IP... to your computer's IP address in order to access the web configuration utility, you can choose to Start, Settings, Printers. (Printers and Faxes for the Print Server you are done configuring the settings.
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Step 6 Type in Section 3 and click Next. See Fig. 4.2 Step 5 Click Next at the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard. At the drop-down on Settings. Step 7 Select Custom then click on the piece of paper in the IP address of the Print Server and the port name you have written down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port and click Next. See Fig. 4.3 Note: You must add each port separately. See Fig. 4.4 Fig. 4.2 Fig 4.3 Fig. 4.4 Step 4 Select Create a new port.
Step 6 Type in Section 3 and click Next. See Fig. 4.2 Step 5 Click Next at the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard. At the drop-down on Settings. Step 7 Select Custom then click on the piece of paper in the IP address of the Print Server and the port name you have written down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port and click Next. See Fig. 4.3 Note: You must add each port separately. See Fig. 4.4 Fig. 4.2 Fig 4.3 Fig. 4.4 Step 4 Select Create a new port.
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... OK. Step 16 Click Next at the Add Printer Wizard. Fig. 4.12 Fig. 4.13 Fig. 4.14 Step 12 Type in the IP address of the Print Server and the port name you have written down on the piece of your computer is restarted, go to Start, Settings, Printers, Add Printer. Step 14...
... OK. Step 16 Click Next at the Add Printer Wizard. Fig. 4.12 Fig. 4.13 Fig. 4.14 Step 12 Type in the IP address of the Print Server and the port name you have written down on the piece of your computer is restarted, go to Start, Settings, Printers, Add Printer. Step 14...
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...Refresh to view. The default IP address is 192.168.1.254 Step 2 On the Welcome screen select the section you can use the Print Server Admin utility (PS Admin) included in the provided CD to obtain the latest information. There are four sections to the User's Manual in... the CD for installation and operation procedures for your Print Server. Please refer to choose from: Management, Configuration, Tools, and Help. See Fig. 5.1 Server Name Model Hardware Version Firmware Version MAC Address IP Address Up Time Click Refresh to manage your...
...Refresh to view. The default IP address is 192.168.1.254 Step 2 On the Welcome screen select the section you can use the Print Server Admin utility (PS Admin) included in the provided CD to obtain the latest information. There are four sections to the User's Manual in... the CD for installation and operation procedures for your Print Server. Please refer to choose from: Management, Configuration, Tools, and Help. See Fig. 5.1 Server Name Model Hardware Version Firmware Version MAC Address IP Address Up Time Click Refresh to manage your...
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... manually assign an IP address to the Print Server or keep the default. Fig. 5.3 Fig. 5.4 Configuration Server Device: Configures the Print Server properties. Location: (optional) Indicate where the Print Server is located. Speed: Select the printer port speed. Click Save to the Print Server or keep the default. See Fig. ...changes you have made . TCP/IP Protocol: Configures the TCP/IP properties of your network. See Fig. 5.3 Server Name: Assign a name to the Print Server, or automatically obtain an IP address by RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP. Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of...
... manually assign an IP address to the Print Server or keep the default. Fig. 5.3 Fig. 5.4 Configuration Server Device: Configures the Print Server properties. Location: (optional) Indicate where the Print Server is located. Speed: Select the printer port speed. Click Save to the Print Server or keep the default. See Fig. ...changes you have made . TCP/IP Protocol: Configures the TCP/IP properties of your network. See Fig. 5.3 Server Name: Assign a name to the Print Server, or automatically obtain an IP address by RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP. Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of...
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... Connected Stations: Set the maximum number of stations that are allowed to connect to the print server at one time Click Save to update any changes you have made . Tools Print Test: Prints an ASCII test page from the Print Server to print the test page. See Fig. 5.7 Fig. 5.5 Fig. 5.6 Fig. 5.7 Click Test to the printer. Your...
... Connected Stations: Set the maximum number of stations that are allowed to connect to the print server at one time Click Save to update any changes you have made . Tools Print Test: Prints an ASCII test page from the Print Server to print the test page. See Fig. 5.7 Fig. 5.5 Fig. 5.6 Fig. 5.7 Click Test to the printer. Your...