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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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... designed to their respective proprietors. Trademarks Copyright © 2000 Contents subject to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this product may cause...
... designed to their respective proprietors. Trademarks Copyright © 2000 Contents subject to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this product may cause...
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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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... transmit to network users. On peer-to-peer networks, workstations can print directly to the Print Server without increasing the load of print files from your workstations or file servers to users. Print Server Features The Print Server improve network printing services in three ways: ♦ The Print Server picks up the workload of maximum convenience to its connected printers. High-speed...
... transmit to network users. On peer-to-peer networks, workstations can print directly to the Print Server without increasing the load of print files from your workstations or file servers to users. Print Server Features The Print Server improve network printing services in three ways: ♦ The Print Server picks up the workload of maximum convenience to its connected printers. High-speed...
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... identical parallel ports are located on its rear panel. 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 Windows-compatible machines. External Features This section describes the ...externally visible features of the Print Server. Default IP address as follows: ♦ Default IP address - 192.168.0.1 ♦ Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0 Note: The...
... identical parallel ports are located on its rear panel. 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 Windows-compatible machines. External Features This section describes the ...externally visible features of the Print Server. Default IP address as follows: ♦ Default IP address - 192.168.0.1 ♦ Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0 Note: The...
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...Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable). The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the print server to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the Print Server features five LED indicators: Power LPT2 Link/Act USB LPT1 Front Panel LED Indicators ♦ Power ◊...; Steady or flashing green confirms that the Print Server is powered on the Print Server's rear panel and is labeled DC 5V LED Indicators The front panel of the network. DC Power Connector The DC ...
...Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable). The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the print server to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the Print Server features five LED indicators: Power LPT2 Link/Act USB LPT1 Front Panel LED Indicators ♦ Power ◊...; Steady or flashing green confirms that the Print Server is powered on the Print Server's rear panel and is labeled DC 5V LED Indicators The front panel of the network. DC Power Connector The DC ...
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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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.... Confirm proper operation of each printer, switch its power off , install a printer cable to connect its parallel port or USB port to the Print Server. 2. When you have confirmed proper operation of each connected printer. 7. While each printer is signaled by the state of the self-test is ...stage. 1. Plug the AC power adapter's DC output plug into an electric service outlet. This will proceed. Power On Self-Test When the Print Server is powered up , all five of any LED problems before proceeding. Preliminary to the actual component tests, the three LED indicators are tested to...
.... Confirm proper operation of each printer, switch its power off , install a printer cable to connect its parallel port or USB port to the Print Server. 2. When you have confirmed proper operation of each connected printer. 7. While each printer is signaled by the state of the self-test is ...stage. 1. Plug the AC power adapter's DC output plug into an electric service outlet. This will proceed. Power On Self-Test When the Print Server is powered up , all five of any LED problems before proceeding. Preliminary to the actual component tests, the three LED indicators are tested to...
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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 these three LEDs, followed by a quiescent state with all three LEDs dark. The ...for confi rmation of the PS Admin User's Guide. See the Testing Your Print Server section of printer cable connections and functions. If the self-test routine traps any such error signal, contact your Print Server and its ports. A normal (no fault) result is signaled by a simultaneous...
... 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 these three LEDs, followed by a quiescent state with all three LEDs dark. The ...for confi rmation of the PS Admin User's Guide. See the Testing Your Print Server section of printer cable connections and functions. If the self-test routine traps any such error signal, contact your Print Server and its ports. A normal (no fault) result is signaled by a simultaneous...
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...-directional Printer Printer Printer Printer Host Printer Host Host Parallel Ports The following table lists the pinouts of the Print Server parallel port connector. 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...
...-directional Printer Printer Printer Printer Host Printer Host Host Parallel Ports The following table lists the pinouts of the Print Server parallel port connector. 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...
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Step 3 Turn ON the printer(s). 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 cable to a hub/switch/router. Fig. 1.1 Repeat this process for each printer on your network Warning: Do not ... have reached Step 4. Step 1Connect one end of the power cord into the Print Server and the other end of the cable to the printer port of the Print Server and attach the other end into an electrical outlet. Section 1 Connecting the Print Server to your network. See Fig 1.1 Step 2 Make sure all the printers are...
Step 3 Turn ON the printer(s). 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 cable to a hub/switch/router. Fig. 1.1 Repeat this process for each printer on your network Warning: Do not ... have reached Step 4. Step 1Connect one end of the power cord into the Print Server and the other end of the cable to the printer port of the Print Server and attach the other end into an electrical outlet. Section 1 Connecting the Print Server to your network. See Fig 1.1 Step 2 Make sure all the printers are...
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... your Default gateway. Step 2 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. You will need these information after you to print through the Print Server. Step 8 Go to access the Print Server's Web Configuration Utility. Fig. 2.1 Step 4 Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP address of 192.168. ...the IP address of your desktop and right-click on Local Area Connection. Step 5 Enter 255.255.255.0 for you have set up the print server in Section 3. See Fig. 2.2 Step 7 Click OK and OK again. If your network ID is not currently assigned to Section 3, Accessing...
... your Default gateway. Step 2 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. You will need these information after you to print through the Print Server. Step 8 Go to access the Print Server's Web Configuration Utility. Fig. 2.1 Step 4 Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP address of 192.168. ...the IP address of your desktop and right-click on Local Area Connection. Step 5 Enter 255.255.255.0 for you have set up the print server in Section 3. See Fig. 2.2 Step 7 Click OK and OK again. If your network ID is not currently assigned to Section 3, Accessing...
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... 3, Accessing the Web Configuration Utility. For Windows 95/98/ME Step 1 Go to do so. Step 7 Restart the computer if you have set up the print server in Section 3. Step 8 Go to any device on your current network settings including IP Address and Subnet Mask on a piece of paper. See Fig. 2.3 Step...
... 3, Accessing the Web Configuration Utility. For Windows 95/98/ME Step 1 Go to do so. Step 7 Restart the computer if you have set up the print server in Section 3. Step 8 Go to any device on your current network settings including IP Address and Subnet Mask on a piece of paper. See Fig. 2.3 Step...
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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. 3.3 Fig. 3.2 Fig 3.3 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. Step 4 Write down on Configuration. Be sure to click Save when you want to use. 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. 3.3 Fig. 3.2 Fig 3.3 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. Step 4 Write down on Configuration. Be sure to click Save when you want to use. You may rename the Print Server name and Port names or leave them with the default.
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... Configuration. Step 8 Close the web browser. Fig. 3.4 Section 4 Adding Printer For Windows 2000/XP Step 1 Go to Start, Settings, Printers. (Printers and Faxes for the Print Server you can manually assign an IP address and subnet mask to allow the Print Server to obtain an IP address automatically by RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP.
... Configuration. Step 8 Close the web browser. Fig. 3.4 Section 4 Adding Printer For Windows 2000/XP Step 1 Go to Start, Settings, Printers. (Printers and Faxes for the Print Server you can manually assign an IP address and subnet mask to allow the Print Server to obtain an IP address automatically by RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP.
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At the drop-down on Settings. Step 7 Select Custom then click on the piece of paper in Section 3 and click Next. See Fig. 4.3 Note: You must add each port separately. Step 6 Type 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. 4.2 Step 5 Click Next at the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard. Step 4 Select Create a new port. See Fig. 4.4 Fig. 4.2 Fig 4.3 Fig. 4.4
At the drop-down on Settings. Step 7 Select Custom then click on the piece of paper in Section 3 and click Next. See Fig. 4.3 Note: You must add each port separately. Step 6 Type 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. 4.2 Step 5 Click Next at the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard. Step 4 Select Create a new port. See Fig. 4.4 Fig. 4.2 Fig 4.3 Fig. 4.4
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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 the letter of paper in the port list. Step 15 .... 4.14 Step 20 Verify the Network path is correct, select if you are prompted to do so. See Fig. 4.13 Restart the computer if you print from MS-DOSbased programs, and click Next. Note: Windows 98 may prompt you for the Windows 98 CD-ROM. Step 14 Click OK. Fig. 4.12...
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 the letter of paper in the port list. Step 15 .... 4.14 Step 20 Verify the Network path is correct, select if you are prompted to do so. See Fig. 4.13 Restart the computer if you print from MS-DOSbased programs, and click Next. Note: Windows 98 may prompt you for the Windows 98 CD-ROM. Step 14 Click OK. Fig. 4.12...
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...type in the CD for installation and operation procedures for your Print Server. 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. Fig. 5.1 Printer Status: displays general information about the Print Server. Management System Status: displays general information about the Printer. See Fig. 5.1 Server Name Model Hardware Version Firmware Version MAC Address IP Address Up Time Click Refresh to view. Fig...
...type in the CD for installation and operation procedures for your Print Server. 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. Fig. 5.1 Printer Status: displays general information about the Print Server. Management System Status: displays general information about the Printer. See Fig. 5.1 Server Name Model Hardware Version Firmware Version MAC Address IP Address Up Time Click Refresh to view. Fig...
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...IP properties of your network. Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the Default Gateway of the Print Server. Password: Password for the USB Port. Click Save to the Print Server or keep the default. Fig. 5.3 Fig. 5.4 Speed: Select the printer port speed. USB ...manually assign an IP address to the Print Server or keep the default. Click Save to the Print Server or keep the default. See Fig. 5.3 Server Name: Assign a name to update any changes you have made . Configuration Server Device: Configures the Print Server properties. Admin Contact: (optional) Indicate...
...IP properties of your network. Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the Default Gateway of the Print Server. Password: Password for the USB Port. Click Save to the Print Server or keep the default. Fig. 5.3 Fig. 5.4 Speed: Select the printer port speed. USB ...manually assign an IP address to the Print Server or keep the default. Click Save to the Print Server or keep the default. See Fig. 5.3 Server Name: Assign a name to update any changes you have made . Configuration Server Device: Configures the Print Server properties. Admin Contact: (optional) Indicate...
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... ASCII test page from the Print Server to update any changes you have made . NetBEUI Protocol: Configures the settings for AppleTalk printing. Printer Type: Enter your printer type PostScript Level: Select the postscript level Font Group: Select the font group Click Save to the ... Fig. 5.6 AppleTalk Zone: Enter the name of your workgroup Maximum Connected Stations: Set the maximum number of stations that are allowed to connect to the print server at the same time Maximum Number of Sessions: Set the maximum number of your zone. See Fig. 5.7 Fig. 5.5 Fig. 5.6 Fig. 5.7 Click Test...
... ASCII test page from the Print Server to update any changes you have made . NetBEUI Protocol: Configures the settings for AppleTalk printing. Printer Type: Enter your printer type PostScript Level: Select the postscript level Font Group: Select the font group Click Save to the ... Fig. 5.6 AppleTalk Zone: Enter the name of your workgroup Maximum Connected Stations: Set the maximum number of stations that are allowed to connect to the print server at the same time Maximum Number of Sessions: Set the maximum number of your zone. See Fig. 5.7 Fig. 5.5 Fig. 5.6 Fig. 5.7 Click Test...