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... 3.x Setup 80 Using Windows NT 4.0 LPR Port 84 Tips on Using the 10/100 2-Port Switched PrintServer 85 Specifications 90 Environmental Specifications 90 Customer Support 91 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Introduction Your New EtherFast 10/100 PrintServer Congratulations on your purchase of the Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PrintServer, the fastest and easiest way to 50% faster than regular print serverseven...
... 3.x Setup 80 Using Windows NT 4.0 LPR Port 84 Tips on Using the 10/100 2-Port Switched PrintServer 85 Specifications 90 Environmental Specifications 90 Customer Support 91 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Introduction Your New EtherFast 10/100 PrintServer Congratulations on your purchase of the Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PrintServer, the fastest and easiest way to 50% faster than regular print serverseven...
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... Check to see that your Linksys dealer. EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers EtherFast 10/100 3-Port PrintServer (EPSX3) • One Linksys EtherFast 10/100 3-Port PrintServer • One Setup and Utility CD • One Power Cord • One User Guide and Registration Card EtherFast 10/100 2-Port Switched PrintServer (EFSP42) • One Linksys EtherFast 10/100 2-Port Switched PrintServer • One Setup and Utility CD • One...
... Check to see that your Linksys dealer. EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers EtherFast 10/100 3-Port PrintServer (EPSX3) • One Linksys EtherFast 10/100 3-Port PrintServer • One Setup and Utility CD • One Power Cord • One User Guide and Registration Card EtherFast 10/100 2-Port Switched PrintServer (EFSP42) • One Linksys EtherFast 10/100 2-Port Switched PrintServer • One Setup and Utility CD • One...
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... address for cabling specifications. 2. Instant EtherFast® Series Connecting Printer(s) to give them PrintServer printing abilities. Consult your PrintServer software. • If you are running Windows 98, 95 or NT 4.0, go to one of D with the appropriate letter. Windows Driver Setup Overview This section installs the Printserver driver on the PrintServer, install Bi-Admin first (see page...
... address for cabling specifications. 2. Instant EtherFast® Series Connecting Printer(s) to give them PrintServer printing abilities. Consult your PrintServer software. • If you are running Windows 98, 95 or NT 4.0, go to one of D with the appropriate letter. Windows Driver Setup Overview This section installs the Printserver driver on the PrintServer, install Bi-Admin first (see page...
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Instant EtherFast® Series 1. The Install Wizard window appears. Accept the default Program Folder. Click OK. EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers 4. If your computer is the network administrator's computer, check Install TCP/IP Setup Program (System Administrator only). Click Next. 3. Click Next. 14 15 Otherwise, select the default, Install Linksys PrintServer Driver. The Select Components window appears. Click Next. 2. Click on Start, Run, and enter D:\Driver\Win9xnt\Setup.exe. Click Next to accept the Destination Directory default, shown below. 5.
Instant EtherFast® Series 1. The Install Wizard window appears. Accept the default Program Folder. Click OK. EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers 4. If your computer is the network administrator's computer, check Install TCP/IP Setup Program (System Administrator only). Click Next. 3. Click Next. 14 15 Otherwise, select the default, Install Linksys PrintServer Driver. The Select Components window appears. Click Next. 2. Click on Start, Run, and enter D:\Driver\Win9xnt\Setup.exe. Click Next to accept the Destination Directory default, shown below. 5.
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... on its subfolder. On the network administrator computer only, click Start, Programs, Linksys PrintServer Driver, and TCPIP Setup to complete the file copy. To check for the picture in step 7. EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers 7. When you are finished entering the values for the PrintServer Settings and the Network Administrator Computer Settings show how the settings have...
... on its subfolder. On the network administrator computer only, click Start, Programs, Linksys PrintServer Driver, and TCPIP Setup to complete the file copy. To check for the picture in step 7. EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers 7. When you are finished entering the values for the PrintServer Settings and the Network Administrator Computer Settings show how the settings have...
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...; IPX installed on your computers. If you want to attach to an IP address. If you can create a setup disk by copying the contents of the computers on Properties. 18 19 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Installing the Printer Driver for Each Printer After installing TCP/IP, install the Windows printer driver for each... been installed, click on computers without a CD-ROM drive, you do not complete the above first, your Windows 98 or 95 computers to give them printing abilities to the PrintServer. 1. If not, see page 58.
...; IPX installed on your computers. If you want to attach to an IP address. If you can create a setup disk by copying the contents of the computers on Properties. 18 19 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Installing the Printer Driver for Each Printer After installing TCP/IP, install the Windows printer driver for each... been installed, click on computers without a CD-ROM drive, you do not complete the above first, your Windows 98 or 95 computers to give them printing abilities to the PrintServer. 1. If not, see page 58.
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... the PrintServer's internal setup or configuration, see page 58. • have : • TCP/IP installed on as you want to send a print job again if the PrintServer was busy. 13. If not, see page 37. If you add an additional PrintServer to the newly installed printer. 12. Note: For 3-Port PrintServers (EPSX3) and 2-Port Switched PrintServers (EFSP42), you...
... the PrintServer's internal setup or configuration, see page 58. • have : • TCP/IP installed on as you want to send a print job again if the PrintServer was busy. 13. If not, see page 37. If you add an additional PrintServer to the newly installed printer. 12. Note: For 3-Port PrintServers (EPSX3) and 2-Port Switched PrintServers (EFSP42), you...
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... your network. 28 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers NetWare Driver Setup Overview The EtherFast PrintServer provides fully functional printing services in NetWare In NetWare terms, a "print server" is a file server resource that communicates between your file servers. The Linksys PrintServer can be installed on the printer and select Properties, as NWADMIN or PCONSOLE. Note: For 3-Port PrintServers (EPSX3) and 2-Port Switched PrintServers (EFSP42), you must add...
... your network. 28 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers NetWare Driver Setup Overview The EtherFast PrintServer provides fully functional printing services in NetWare In NetWare terms, a "print server" is a file server resource that communicates between your file servers. The Linksys PrintServer can be installed on the printer and select Properties, as NWADMIN or PCONSOLE. Note: For 3-Port PrintServers (EPSX3) and 2-Port Switched PrintServers (EFSP42), you must add...
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... IP addresses, see page 36 30 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Pure IP NetWare 5.x Setup These instructions set up the PrintServer to the correct page for instructions: • for your server's administrative utilities like NWADMIN and PCONSOLE. • the PrintServer Setup CD in the CD-ROM drive. This applies to print from. To enable printing from the menu bar. Log...
... IP addresses, see page 36 30 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Pure IP NetWare 5.x Setup These instructions set up the PrintServer to the correct page for instructions: • for your server's administrative utilities like NWADMIN and PCONSOLE. • the PrintServer Setup CD in the CD-ROM drive. This applies to print from. To enable printing from the menu bar. Log...
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... you wish to the 2 and 3-Port model. EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers IPX Printing in NetWare 5.x, 4.x and 3.x Print Server Mode To set up the PrintServer under NetWare using : 34 35 Queues 2 and 3 apply only to create the PrintServer object. 3. Go to the Context (location) where you copied onto page 10 from your setup depending on your computer. W, X and Y are...
... you wish to the 2 and 3-Port model. EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers IPX Printing in NetWare 5.x, 4.x and 3.x Print Server Mode To set up the PrintServer under NetWare using : 34 35 Queues 2 and 3 apply only to create the PrintServer object. 3. Go to the Context (location) where you copied onto page 10 from your setup depending on your computer. W, X and Y are...
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...PrintServer under your NetWare 4.x network. The syntax of C:\ProgramFiles\linksys\printserver is recommended. W, X and Y are using the PrintServer in the current location. Note that the Bi-Admin program must be installed. Type D:\utility\biadmin\disk1\setup in the D:\Utility\DOS directory of the PrintServer...information about print server resources. Click Finish to the 2 and 3-Port model. vided window and hit Enter. 3. Setup will log into your system. Fully compatible with the setup program's instructions. Insert the PrintServer CD into . Instant EtherFast® ...
...PrintServer under your NetWare 4.x network. The syntax of C:\ProgramFiles\linksys\printserver is recommended. W, X and Y are using the PrintServer in the current location. Note that the Bi-Admin program must be installed. Type D:\utility\biadmin\disk1\setup in the D:\Utility\DOS directory of the PrintServer...information about print server resources. Click Finish to the 2 and 3-Port model. vided window and hit Enter. 3. Setup will log into your system. Fully compatible with the setup program's instructions. Insert the PrintServer CD into . Instant EtherFast® ...
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... the prefix SC (example: SC489392). Because Linksys PrintServers do not support serial printing, the serial port icon will appear. Setting the PrintServer's IP Address The PrintServer's IP address can enable DHCP and leave... give it alone. To make the PrintServer more on DHCP. 40 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Changing the Device Name The PrintServer comes with a default device name printed on the bottom of the unit,... menu. For a few quick TCP/IP setup tips, see page 58. When you to check the name, status, and printing details of PrintServers on the network, click Refresh, and Bi...
... the prefix SC (example: SC489392). Because Linksys PrintServers do not support serial printing, the serial port icon will appear. Setting the PrintServer's IP Address The PrintServer's IP address can enable DHCP and leave... give it alone. To make the PrintServer more on DHCP. 40 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Changing the Device Name The PrintServer comes with a default device name printed on the bottom of the unit,... menu. For a few quick TCP/IP setup tips, see page 58. When you to check the name, status, and printing details of PrintServers on the network, click Refresh, and Bi...
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... "String Before Job" and/or "String After Job" set tings in the print server name fields, then select Execute Setup. 52 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Windows Printing Issues Problem 1: Solution 1: When printing from some software applications such as Power Point, it takes a long time and the print-out is incorrect. Run PCONSOLE. 5. Select File, Properties, Details. 3. To fix...
... "String Before Job" and/or "String After Job" set tings in the print server name fields, then select Execute Setup. 52 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Windows Printing Issues Problem 1: Solution 1: When printing from some software applications such as Power Point, it takes a long time and the print-out is incorrect. Run PCONSOLE. 5. Select File, Properties, Details. 3. To fix...
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... you selected in D:\Not_supp\Manual directory on the PrintServer Setup CD. EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Appendix DHCP Support for PrintServers and displays a list of these instructions. 14. In this case, ignore DHCP and configure the Printserver for this option. 56 57 To enable DHCP,...Linksys does not provide technical support for a static IP address as described in the menu and choose TCP/IP from the drop-down field. Note: For help . Instant EtherFast® Series 12. Click on Configuration in previous sections. Change the Print to be set up, enter the PrintServer...
... you selected in D:\Not_supp\Manual directory on the PrintServer Setup CD. EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Appendix DHCP Support for PrintServers and displays a list of these instructions. 14. In this case, ignore DHCP and configure the Printserver for this option. 56 57 To enable DHCP,...Linksys does not provide technical support for a static IP address as described in the menu and choose TCP/IP from the drop-down field. Note: For help . Instant EtherFast® Series 12. Click on Configuration in previous sections. Change the Print to be set up, enter the PrintServer...
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...4. When the Component Type window appears, click on the Add button. 3. If the TCP/IP Protocol is recommended: 255.255.255.0 58 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers The following mask is listed for coming up TCP/IP on all of the computers that tells a computer what kinds of TCP/IP data...each computer on the network. these values, consult your network adapter, go to set up with IP addresses and subnet masks. TCP/IP Setup for X -- Click on the Add button. 3. Click OK. 5. Click OK. IPX Setup for further assistance. Otherwise, click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel.
...4. When the Component Type window appears, click on the Add button. 3. If the TCP/IP Protocol is recommended: 255.255.255.0 58 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers The following mask is listed for coming up TCP/IP on all of the computers that tells a computer what kinds of TCP/IP data...each computer on the network. these values, consult your network adapter, go to set up with IP addresses and subnet masks. TCP/IP Setup for X -- Click on the Add button. 3. Click OK. 5. Click OK. IPX Setup for further assistance. Otherwise, click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel.
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... window, click on the Properties button. Enter your new bindings. 7. Instant EtherFast® Series TCP/IP Setup for the computer, along with the Subnet Mask. Click on the Bindings tab. Check with your PrintServer Setup CD and the NT CD. 6. NT will store your Default Gateway if ...network adapter you finish, click OK. When the Network window reappears, click Close. TCP/IP has now been successfully installed. 60 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers IPX Setup for your system. Click on the Network icon. 2. Double-click on it once, then click OK. 61 When the Network window...
... window, click on the Properties button. Enter your new bindings. 7. Instant EtherFast® Series TCP/IP Setup for the computer, along with the Subnet Mask. Click on the Bindings tab. Check with your PrintServer Setup CD and the NT CD. 6. NT will store your Default Gateway if ...network adapter you finish, click OK. When the Network window reappears, click Close. TCP/IP has now been successfully installed. 60 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers IPX Setup for your system. Click on the Network icon. 2. Double-click on it once, then click OK. 61 When the Network window...
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... volumes will appear. 3. Click on page 65. 4. Double-click on Create. 2. If turned on the far left . 66 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Creating a Printer Resource 1. In the Print Server Name field, enter the name you come to an available volume where the new...frame types you want the PrintServer to support. Enter a number from 1 to monitor users' printing. 11. The Select Object window appears. 4. Instant EtherFast® Series Note: Contrary to NetWare Setup, the NDS context does not start with the name of the organization where the PrintServer is a organizational unit, then...
... volumes will appear. 3. Click on page 65. 4. Double-click on Create. 2. If turned on the far left . 66 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Creating a Printer Resource 1. In the Print Server Name field, enter the name you come to an available volume where the new...frame types you want the PrintServer to support. Enter a number from 1 to monitor users' printing. 11. The Select Object window appears. 4. Instant EtherFast® Series Note: Contrary to NetWare Setup, the NDS context does not start with the name of the organization where the PrintServer is a organizational unit, then...
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...will appear in Windows. Select parallel (LPT) port 1, 2, or 3. 4. Click on Add. Click on the Assignments tab. Click OK. EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Directing the Printer to add a second or third printer, repeat all of the steps from "Creating a Printer Resource." 4. Click on it...will need to recreate printer resources for setting up in the list of the Print Server window. Adding More than One Printer (EPSX3 and EFSP42) If you need to change the PrintServer's internal setup or configuration at the bottom of printers on your NetWare instructions for each ...
...will appear in Windows. Select parallel (LPT) port 1, 2, or 3. 4. Click on Add. Click on the Assignments tab. Click OK. EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Directing the Printer to add a second or third printer, repeat all of the steps from "Creating a Printer Resource." 4. Click on it...will need to recreate printer resources for setting up in the list of the Print Server window. Adding More than One Printer (EPSX3 and EFSP42) If you need to change the PrintServer's internal setup or configuration at the bottom of printers on your NetWare instructions for each ...
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... name of your file server before the software setup. Any hardware found on Create. When the program comes up on the network will appear. 2. Scroll down to the Print Queue option and double-click on it and the rest of the NetWare print server resource that the Linksys PrintServer hardware will 70 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers log into the...
... name of your file server before the software setup. Any hardware found on Create. When the program comes up on the network will appear. 2. Scroll down to the Print Queue option and double-click on it and the rest of the NetWare print server resource that the Linksys PrintServer hardware will 70 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers log into the...
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.... The Context now shows a print server resource, a print queue, and a printer. Set the Printer type to Printer and double-click on the network using PSERVER or another NetWare printer utility. 72 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Adding More Than One Printer ...EFSP42) If your NetWare print server when you need to the PrintServer. Click on the Configuration tab. 2. Configuring the Print Server Object 1. When the printer appears in the list of the steps from "Creating a Printer Resource" on the PrintServer where the printer will be attached to change the PrintServer's internal setup...
.... The Context now shows a print server resource, a print queue, and a printer. Set the Printer type to Printer and double-click on the network using PSERVER or another NetWare printer utility. 72 EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Adding More Than One Printer ...EFSP42) If your NetWare print server when you need to the PrintServer. Click on the Configuration tab. 2. Configuring the Print Server Object 1. When the printer appears in the list of the steps from "Creating a Printer Resource" on the PrintServer where the printer will be attached to change the PrintServer's internal setup...