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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 2-1 Overview ...2-2 Multi...
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 2-1 Overview ...2-2 Multi...
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About This Manual This manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server April 2007 vii v2.0, April 2007 Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of note may result in a malfunction or ... in the following typographical conventions:: Italics Bold Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input • Formats. Tip: This format is intended for the USB Multifunction Print Server according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR® PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server.
About This Manual This manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server April 2007 vii v2.0, April 2007 Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of note may result in a malfunction or ... in the following typographical conventions:: Italics Bold Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input • Formats. Tip: This format is intended for the USB Multifunction Print Server according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR® PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server.
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... have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the HTML version of contents and an button. website at the top right of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/PS121v2.asp. How to Print this Manual To print this manual includes the following several...you were viewing opens in the manual. •A button to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Click the PDF of any page. - NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN...
... have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the HTML version of contents and an button. website at the top right of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/PS121v2.asp. How to Print this Manual To print this manual includes the following several...you were viewing opens in the manual. •A button to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Click the PDF of any page. - NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN...
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... PC. • This chapter describes the package contents, appearance of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server, and how to prepare for installation. • For quick 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...
... PC. • This chapter describes the package contents, appearance of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server, and how to prepare for installation. • For quick 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...
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Documentation including the installation guide and the NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual (this document) • PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server Installation Guide • Warranty & Registration card • Support information card If any of purchase. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com You can also fill out and return the Warranty & Registration Card...
Documentation including the installation guide and the NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual (this document) • PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server Installation Guide • Warranty & Registration card • Support information card If any of purchase. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com You can also fill out and return the Warranty & Registration Card...
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...aerosol cleaners. • Avoid using this page. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual To Restore the Factory Default Settings Note: The factory default setting for cleaning. While pressing the button, apply power to foot traffic, ensure that both the Print Server and the attached printer are restored. Exposure to ... to perform properly. 1. Observe These Precautions For your own safety, and to water poses an electric-shock hazard. Unplug the Print Server from its power source. 2. During installation you have a PostScript printer, the test page will...
...aerosol cleaners. • Avoid using this page. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual To Restore the Factory Default Settings Note: The factory default setting for cleaning. While pressing the button, apply power to foot traffic, ensure that both the Print Server and the attached printer are restored. Exposure to ... to perform properly. 1. Observe These Precautions For your own safety, and to water poses an electric-shock hazard. Unplug the Print Server from its power source. 2. During installation you have a PostScript printer, the test page will...
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...Chapter 3, "Managing the Print Server"in this manual. Preparing for Installation Assure that you should use one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. • Gather your... printer uses a parallel connector, you will use . For most popular printers, Vista and Windows already have a printer with at least one unused port on your printer driver software handy. You may need to have your Local Area Network (LAN). Note: The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server...
...Chapter 3, "Managing the Print Server"in this manual. Preparing for Installation Assure that you should use one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. • Gather your... printer uses a parallel connector, you will use . For most popular printers, Vista and Windows already have a printer with at least one unused port on your printer driver software handy. You may need to have your Local Area Network (LAN). Note: The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server...
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Overview When installation is complete, your network configuration will look similar to 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...
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Overview When installation is complete, your network configuration will look similar to 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...
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...Print Server with This PC to work with the print server. Note: For TCP/IP LPR printer installation, see "Installation for the PS121v2 into your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. 2. Insert the Resource CD for TCP/IP LPR Printing" on your CD drive. Installation NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual First, install... and set up additional PCs to start the installation wizard. The CD...
...Print Server with This PC to work with the print server. Note: For TCP/IP LPR printer installation, see "Installation for the PS121v2 into your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. 2. Insert the Resource CD for TCP/IP LPR Printing" on your CD drive. Installation NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual First, install... and set up additional PCs to start the installation wizard. The CD...
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... page. 7. Click Next and then click Finish to continue. Click Next to close the installation assistant. 9. Figure 2-3 The settings recommended by the installation assistant usually work well. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 4. Simply follow the installation instructions to connect your PS121v2 print server into your router to be permanently assigned to the Activate Network page where the...
... page. 7. Click Next and then click Finish to continue. Click Next to close the installation assistant. 9. Figure 2-3 The settings recommended by the installation assistant usually work well. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 4. Simply follow the installation instructions to connect your PS121v2 print server into your router to be permanently assigned to the Activate Network page where the...
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... or the back of the router and is displayed at the bottom of the LAN IP Setup window. 3. Installation and Setup 2-5 v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Reserve the Print Server's IP Address on Your Router The DHCP server on your router assigns new IP addresses to your router manual. To reserve the...
... or the back of the router and is displayed at the bottom of the LAN IP Setup window. 3. Installation and Setup 2-5 v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Reserve the Print Server's IP Address on Your Router The DHCP server on your router assigns new IP addresses to your router manual. To reserve the...
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... TCP/IP LPR Printing First, connect the print server. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Insert the Resource CD into your operating system. For instructions on using the multifunction feature, refer to "Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to print via the print server. Power on page 3-1. Figure 2-4 3. Click Set Up the PC to Use an Installed Print Server to install the SmartWizard, which...
... TCP/IP LPR Printing First, connect the print server. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Insert the Resource CD into your operating system. For instructions on using the multifunction feature, refer to "Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to print via the print server. Power on page 3-1. Figure 2-4 3. Click Set Up the PC to Use an Installed Print Server to install the SmartWizard, which...
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...briefly, and then turn solid green. Verify that your computers are connected to the printer. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. Connect the supplied USB cable (A) from the print server to LAN ports on your router, as shown in Figure 2-1 on your access point or...Turn on page 2-2. A Figure 2-5 b. f. Insert one end (B) of an Ethernet cable into a power source. Check the PS121v2 status lights and verify the following: • ERROR light: When the print server is powered on the print server. Installation and Setup 2-7 v2.0, April 2007 e.
...briefly, and then turn solid green. Verify that your computers are connected to the printer. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. Connect the supplied USB cable (A) from the print server to LAN ports on your router, as shown in Figure 2-1 on your access point or...Turn on page 2-2. A Figure 2-5 b. f. Insert one end (B) of an Ethernet cable into a power source. Check the PS121v2 status lights and verify the following: • ERROR light: When the print server is powered on the print server. Installation and Setup 2-7 v2.0, April 2007 e.
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From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next. Figure 2-7 3. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. Select the Create a new port radio button. 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. Figure 2-8 2-8 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup
From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next. Figure 2-7 3. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. Select the Create a new port radio button. 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. Figure 2-8 2-8 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup
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... address of the USB Multifunction Print Server in the Port name box automatically. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The following screen opens: Figure 2-9 4. The Wizard will fill in the Hostname or IP address box. Click Next. Also see "Installation" on page 2-5. Note: For information about viewing the IP address, see "Reserve the Print Server's IP Address on...
... address of the USB Multifunction Print Server in the Port name box automatically. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The following screen opens: Figure 2-9 4. The Wizard will fill in the Hostname or IP address box. Click Next. Also see "Installation" on page 2-5. Note: For information about viewing the IP address, see "Reserve the Print Server's IP Address on...
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Click OK to close this screen. 7. The Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor screen opens. 6. When the Additional Port Information required screen appears, click Next. Select Custom, and then click Settings. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. Figure 2-11 For Protocol, select LPR, and then enter PS121v2 as the Queue Name in the LPR Settings. The wizard detects the driver, and then displays the Install the printer driver screen: Figure 2-12 2-10 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup Configure the TCP/IP Port Monitor.
Click OK to close this screen. 7. The Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor screen opens. 6. When the Additional Port Information required screen appears, click Next. Select Custom, and then click Settings. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. Figure 2-11 For Protocol, select LPR, and then enter PS121v2 as the Queue Name in the LPR Settings. The wizard detects the driver, and then displays the Install the printer driver screen: Figure 2-12 2-10 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup Configure the TCP/IP Port Monitor.
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... not see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 2-11 When entering a name, choose a descriptive name that the test page printed successfully. Enter your choices and then click Next to be the default or not. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8. Check the printer attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to verify that identifies this...
... not see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 2-11 When entering a name, choose a descriptive name that the test page printed successfully. Enter your choices and then click Next to be the default or not. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8. Check the printer attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to verify that identifies this...
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...14 c. e. On the Select a Printer Port screen, be sure to proceed. From the "Type of a computer connected to the PS121v2, click Printers and Faxes. Click Next to choose the Create a new port: option. From the Windows Start menu of port" drop-... printer attached to proceed. Run the Windows Add Printer Wizard as follows: a. b. Figure 2-16 2-12 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup Click Add a printer and then Next to this computer option. Figure 2-15 d. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows XP or Windows 2000 1.
...14 c. e. On the Select a Printer Port screen, be sure to proceed. From the "Type of a computer connected to the PS121v2, click Printers and Faxes. Click Next to choose the Create a new port: option. From the Windows Start menu of port" drop-... printer attached to proceed. Run the Windows Add Printer Wizard as follows: a. b. Figure 2-16 2-12 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup Click Add a printer and then Next to this computer option. Figure 2-15 d. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows XP or Windows 2000 1.
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...use for the printer in the Add Port screen. The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard opens. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard opens. Click Next to open the Add Port screen... shown below: Figure 2-17 f. g. Click Next to proceed. Figure 2-18 Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 2-13 Click Finish to proceed. Note: For information about viewing the IP address, see "Reserve the Print Server...
...use for the printer in the Add Port screen. The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard opens. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard opens. Click Next to open the Add Port screen... shown below: Figure 2-17 f. g. Click Next to proceed. Figure 2-18 Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 2-13 Click Finish to proceed. Note: For information about viewing the IP address, see "Reserve the Print Server...
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...of the print server in the LPR Settings section. Click Next to the USB Multifunction Print Server. 2. In the Protocol section, select the LPR radio button, and enter PS121v2 as follows: 2-14 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to install the software ...for the printer that you attached to proceed. j. Complete the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard as the Queue Name in the IP Address field. and then click Settings. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual h. ...
...of the print server in the LPR Settings section. Click Next to the USB Multifunction Print Server. 2. In the Protocol section, select the LPR radio button, and enter PS121v2 as follows: 2-14 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to install the software ...for the printer that you attached to proceed. j. Complete the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard as the Queue Name in the IP Address field. and then click Settings. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual h. ...