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... their respective holders. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with Innovation trademark is subject to certain restrictions. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Conformance This is to the notes in...
... their respective holders. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with Innovation trademark is subject to certain restrictions. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Conformance This is to the notes 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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... manual you can choose one page at the top right of the chapter you want to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Use the Print button on a link in a browser window. - Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related ....com. The PDF version of any page. - NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or...
... manual you can choose one page at the top right of the chapter you want to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Use the Print button on a link in a browser window. - Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related ....com. The PDF version of any page. - NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or...
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...page in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual opens in the upper left of the... window. The PDF version 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. • Printing the Full Manual. ix v2.0, April 2007 Click the print icon in the manual. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 ...
...page in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual opens in the upper left of the... window. The PDF version 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. • Printing the Full Manual. ix v2.0, April 2007 Click the print icon in the manual. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 ...
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... 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 USB printers that have been tested with a Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE 2nd edition system. •...
... 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 USB printers that have been tested with a Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE 2nd edition system. •...
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... describes how to install your PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server and set up basic connectivity on a router. • You have your Local Area Network (LAN). Operation is working Ethernet network running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000,Windows 98SE, or Windows Me. • You have one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. • Gather your printer...
... describes how to install your PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server and set up basic connectivity on a router. • You have your Local Area Network (LAN). Operation is working Ethernet network running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000,Windows 98SE, or Windows Me. • You have one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. • Gather your printer...
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The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server also works as a standard print server. 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 User Manual Overview When installation ... 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 multi-function printers and PCs running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. • Before you send a scan,...
The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server also works as a standard print server. 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 User Manual Overview When installation ... 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 multi-function printers and PCs running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. • Before you send a scan,...
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... the bottom or the back of the router and is displayed at the bottom of the LAN IP Setup window. 3. 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 one computer, you will need some HP printers can also...
... the bottom or the back of the router and is displayed at the bottom of the LAN IP Setup window. 3. 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 one computer, you will need some HP printers can also...
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... Fax" on page 3-1. Then follow the instructions for the Windows Add Printer Wizard for TCP/IP LPR Printing First, connect the print server. The CD main page opens. For instructions on your operating system. Your USB Multifunction Print Server is now ready to your CD drive. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Power on using the multifunction feature, refer...
... Fax" on page 3-1. Then follow the instructions for the Windows Add Printer Wizard for TCP/IP LPR Printing First, connect the print server. The CD main page opens. For instructions on your operating system. Your USB Multifunction Print Server is now ready to your CD drive. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Power on using the multifunction feature, refer...
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Figure 2-7 3. Figure 2-8 2-8 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup 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. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next.
Figure 2-7 3. Figure 2-8 2-8 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup 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. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next.
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8. Enter your printer model, and then click Next. Scroll and select your printer manufacturer, and your choices and then click Next to print a test page, see your make and model of the Add Printer Wizard, you want it to verify that identifies this computer, .... 9. The Name Your Printer screen prompts for a descriptive name and whether you are connected to the Internet, you can click the Windows Update button to download additional printer software from the Microsoft website, or you can click the Have Disk button to...
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8. Enter your printer model, and then click Next. Scroll and select your printer manufacturer, and your choices and then click Next to print a test page, see your make and model of the Add Printer Wizard, you want it to verify that identifies this computer, .... 9. The Name Your Printer screen prompts for a descriptive name and whether you are connected to the Internet, you can click the Windows Update button to download additional printer software from the Microsoft website, or you can click the Have Disk button to...
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...: a. b. e. On the Select a Printer Port screen, be sure to this computer option. Click Add a printer and then Next to proceed. Click Next to proceed. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows XP or Windows 2000 1. Figure 2-14 c. From the Windows Start menu of port" drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port.
...: a. b. e. On the Select a Printer Port screen, be sure to this computer option. Click Add a printer and then Next to proceed. Click Next to proceed. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows XP or Windows 2000 1. Figure 2-14 c. From the Windows Start menu of port" drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port.
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... the printer software is already installed on the print server. 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 from... the Microsoft website, or you keep the existing driver. Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 2-15 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. Click Next to the USB port on this printer" option...
... the printer software is already installed on the print server. 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 from... the Microsoft website, or you keep the existing driver. Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 2-15 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. Click Next to the USB port on this printer" option...
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... Macintosh to proceed. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual e. Select Printer (LPR) and click OK. Select LaserWriter 8 in the "With" drop-down menu. 3. A new window called Untitled 1 will be set up a Macintosh Computer Macintosh computers can connect to print a test page. and select your printer, click Change... Click Next to use the print server, follow these...
... Macintosh to proceed. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual e. Select Printer (LPR) and click OK. Select LaserWriter 8 in the "With" drop-down menu. 3. A new window called Untitled 1 will be set up a Macintosh Computer Macintosh computers can connect to print a test page. and select your printer, click Change... Click Next to use the print server, follow these...
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... computer can leave the Queue Name blank. 9. A printer icon should see the printer. Click Verify to the Untitled 1 window. 11. At the bottom of the USB Multifunction Print Server. Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window. 7. If no IP Address appears, check that you have correctly typed the queue name or IP Address. 10... IP address displayed above the button. When prompted, rename the printer with a descriptive name and click Save. In the LPR Printer Selection box, click Change... 8. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5.
... computer can leave the Queue Name blank. 9. A printer icon should see the printer. Click Verify to the Untitled 1 window. 11. At the bottom of the USB Multifunction Print Server. Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window. 7. If no IP Address appears, check that you have correctly typed the queue name or IP Address. 10... IP address displayed above the button. When prompted, rename the printer with a descriptive name and click Save. In the LPR Printer Selection box, click Change... 8. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5.
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... • Viewing and updating settings • Change the password Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to manage the USB Multifunction Print Server. The PC must be running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. These operations are blocked. Chapter 3 Managing the Print Server This chapter describes features that allow you can temporarily reserve a multi-function printer for one PC...
... • Viewing and updating settings • Change the password Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to manage the USB Multifunction Print Server. The PC must be running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. These operations are blocked. Chapter 3 Managing the Print Server This chapter describes features that allow you can temporarily reserve a multi-function printer for one PC...
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...system can also release it by clicking the Release button in the Reserve MFP window shown in the system tray and click the Upgrade PS121v2 tab. If there is an update to the print server firmware or Smart Wizard and, if so, lets you check whether there ...you want from the displayed list. If a new version is reserved will be released if it remains idle for updates: 1. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Releasing the Print Server A printer that is available, it will automatically be displayed in the New Version column. 3. Click the SmartWizard icon, , ...
...system can also release it by clicking the Release button in the Reserve MFP window shown in the system tray and click the Upgrade PS121v2 tab. If there is an update to the print server firmware or Smart Wizard and, if so, lets you check whether there ...you want from the displayed list. If a new version is reserved will be released if it remains idle for updates: 1. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Releasing the Print Server A printer that is available, it will automatically be displayed in the New Version column. 3. Click the SmartWizard icon, , ...
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Open your Web browser and type in the IP address of the print server in the password box. If you have not changed the password, type the default value of paper. Figure 3-4 2. For the user name, type admin. ... status will show either Idle or Printing. 3-4 Managing the Print Server v2.0, April 2007 The print state will indicate On-line, Off-line, or Out of password. The browser displays a pop-up window prompting you have assigned a password enter it in the browser's Address text box. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing the Printer Port ...
Open your Web browser and type in the IP address of the print server in the password box. If you have not changed the password, type the default value of paper. Figure 3-4 2. For the user name, type admin. ... status will show either Idle or Printing. 3-4 Managing the Print Server v2.0, April 2007 The print state will indicate On-line, Off-line, or Out of password. The browser displays a pop-up window prompting you have assigned a password enter it in the browser's Address text box. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing the Printer Port ...
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... Smart Wizard to select and highlight it. 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. To edit the IP Address settings for PCs running Vista or Windows. 1. Each PS121v2 print server in your local network are displayed in...
... Smart Wizard to select and highlight it. 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. To edit the IP Address settings for PCs running Vista or Windows. 1. Each PS121v2 print server in your local network are displayed in...