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...Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the ... to test the series for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of Microsoft Corporation in the operating instructions. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). ii v2.0, April 2007 Technical Support Please refer ...
...Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the ... to test the series for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of Microsoft Corporation in the operating instructions. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). ii v2.0, April 2007 Technical Support Please refer ...
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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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How to print. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the chapter you want to Use This Manual The HTML version of the manual is dedicated to the NETGEAR website in a browser window. - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at a time •A ... - website at http://www.adobe.com. Each page in the manual. •A button to PDF versions of contents and an button. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to a major topic. The PDF version of...
How to print. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the chapter you want to Use This Manual The HTML version of the manual is dedicated to the NETGEAR website in a browser window. - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at a time •A ... - website at http://www.adobe.com. Each page in the manual. •A button to PDF versions of contents and an button. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to a major topic. The PDF version of...
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... left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in a browser window. - Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by...
... left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in a browser window. - Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by...
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... with a Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE 2nd edition system. • For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/PS121.asp. • For a list of USB printers that have been tested with NETGEAR print servers, see the Support section of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server. Chapter 1 Getting Started...
... with a Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE 2nd edition system. • For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/PS121.asp. • For a list of USB printers that have been tested with NETGEAR print servers, see the Support section of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server. Chapter 1 Getting Started...
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...Installation and Setup This chapter 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). Note: The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. Tip: ...Managing the Print Server"in use. You may need to a computer and verify it to the USB Multifunction Print Server 2-1 v2.0, April 2007 For most popular printers, Vista and Windows already have one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. •...
...Installation and Setup This chapter 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). Note: The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. Tip: ...Managing the Print Server"in use. You may need to a computer and verify it to the USB Multifunction Print Server 2-1 v2.0, April 2007 For most popular printers, Vista and Windows already have one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. •...
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... from different computers on page 3-1. 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 multi-function printers and PCs running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. • Before you send...
... from different computers on page 3-1. 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 multi-function printers and PCs running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. • Before you send...
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... print server: • IP address • MAC address • Device name The device name and MAC address are printed on the label on the underside of the LAN IP Setup window. 3. If you have a NETGEAR router, use the PS121v2. Warning: For Windows 98SE and Windows ME, print ... do this by connecting to its client devices periodically. 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 the print server with the Add Printer Port Wizard. The above information...
... print server: • IP address • MAC address • Device name The device name and MAC address are printed on the label on the underside of the LAN IP Setup window. 3. If you have a NETGEAR router, use the PS121v2. Warning: For Windows 98SE and Windows ME, print ... do this by connecting to its client devices periodically. 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 the print server with the Add Printer Port Wizard. The above information...
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Power on your network configuration. 2-6 Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 Figure 2-4 3. For instructions on page 3-1. Connect the Print Server To use . Click Set Up the PC to Use an Installed Print Server to install the SmartWizard, which will allow you to Scan, Copy, or Fax" on using the multifunction feature...
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Power on your network configuration. 2-6 Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 Figure 2-4 3. For instructions on page 3-1. Connect the Print Server To use . Click Set Up the PC to Use an Installed Print Server to install the SmartWizard, which will allow you to Scan, Copy, or Fax" on using the multifunction feature...
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. Figure 2-7 3. Figure 2-8 2-8 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup Click Add a Printer, select Add a local printer, and then click Next. Select the Create a new port radio button. From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next. From the Type of a computer connected to the same network as the USB Multifunction Print Server, click Settings then click Printers. 2.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. Figure 2-7 3. Figure 2-8 2-8 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup Click Add a Printer, select Add a local printer, and then click Next. Select the Create a new port radio button. From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next. From the Type of a computer connected to the same network as the USB Multifunction Print Server, click Settings then click Printers. 2.
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.... If the printer software is already installed on this printer as a TCP/IP printer. Check the printer attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to verify that identifies this computer, the Add Printer Wizard will inform you and let you are prompted to proceed. If you...click the Have Disk button to be the default or not. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8. Note: If you want it to install the printer software from the Microsoft website, or you can click the Windows Update button to download additional printer software from a disk you have...
.... If the printer software is already installed on this printer as a TCP/IP printer. Check the printer attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to verify that identifies this computer, the Add Printer Wizard will inform you and let you are prompted to proceed. If you...click the Have Disk button to be the default or not. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8. Note: If you want it to install the printer software from the Microsoft website, or you can click the Windows Update button to download additional printer software from a disk you have...
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... computer option. Figure 2-15 d. Figure 2-16 2-12 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup From the "Type of a computer connected to proceed. Run the Windows Add Printer Wizard as follows: a. On the Select a Printer Port screen, be sure to choose the Create a new port: option. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with...
... computer option. Figure 2-15 d. Figure 2-16 2-12 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup From the "Type of a computer connected to proceed. Run the Windows Add Printer Wizard as follows: a. On the Select a Printer Port screen, be sure to choose the Create a new port: option. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with...
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...print server. On the Printer Sharing screen, accept the "Do not share this computer, the Add Printer Wizard will inform you and let you have. c. Enter your make and model of the printer you connected to the USB port on this printer" option and click Next. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2... User Manual a. The Name Your Printer screen prompts for a descriptive name and whether you can click the Windows Update button to download additional...
...print server. On the Printer Sharing screen, accept the "Do not share this computer, the Add Printer Wizard will inform you and let you have. c. Enter your make and model of the printer you connected to the USB port on this printer" option and click Next. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2... User Manual a. The Name Your Printer screen prompts for a descriptive name and whether you can click the Windows Update button to download additional...
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..." Setting up on your network. Check the printer attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to proceed. and select your printer, click Change... b. Click Finish. 3. Select LaserWriter 8 in the "With" drop-down menu. 3. a. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual e. Desktop Printing is also required. A new window called Untitled 1 will be set up a Macintosh Computer Macintosh computers can...
..." Setting up on your network. Check the printer attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to proceed. and select your printer, click Change... b. Click Finish. 3. Select LaserWriter 8 in the "With" drop-down menu. 3. a. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual e. Desktop Printing is also required. A new window called Untitled 1 will be set up a Macintosh Computer Macintosh computers can...
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... 1 window. 11. You should now appear on your printer model does not appear, click the Generic button. 6. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. You can see the IP address displayed above the button. Click Verify to make sure your computer can leave the Queue Name blank. 9. At the bottom of the USB Multifunction Print Server. When...
... 1 window. 11. You should now appear on your printer model does not appear, click the Generic button. 6. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. You can see the IP address displayed above the button. Click Verify to make sure your computer can leave the Queue Name blank. 9. At the bottom of the USB Multifunction Print Server. When...
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... (Microsoft Vista, Windows XP or Windows 2000 only) • Upgrading the print server firmware and/or SmartWizard from a Windows PC • Viewing the printer port status • Viewing and updating settings • Change the password Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to manage the USB Multifunction Print Server. To reserve the print server: 3-1 v2.0, April 2007 Chapter 3 Managing the Print Server This chapter describes...
... (Microsoft Vista, Windows XP or Windows 2000 only) • Upgrading the print server firmware and/or SmartWizard from a Windows PC • Viewing the printer port status • Viewing and updating settings • Change the password Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to manage the USB Multifunction Print Server. To reserve the print server: 3-1 v2.0, April 2007 Chapter 3 Managing the Print Server This chapter describes...
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..., in Figure 3-2. To check for 5 minutes. Select the items you upgrade either or both. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Releasing the Print Server A printer that is reserved will be released if it remains idle for updates: 1. Figure 3-3 2. Managing the Print Server 3-3 v2.0, April 2007 You can only connect to the green check mark shown in...New Version column. 3. If you want from the displayed list. If there is available, it by clicking the Release button in the Reserve MFP window shown in the system tray and click the Upgrade PS121v2 tab.
..., in Figure 3-2. To check for 5 minutes. Select the items you upgrade either or both. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Releasing the Print Server A printer that is reserved will be released if it remains idle for updates: 1. Figure 3-3 2. Managing the Print Server 3-3 v2.0, April 2007 You can only connect to the green check mark shown in...New Version column. 3. If you want from the displayed list. If there is available, it by clicking the Release button in the Reserve MFP window shown in the system tray and click the Upgrade PS121v2 tab.
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... or Out of the print server in the password box. Open your Web browser and type in the IP address of paper. If you for the user name and password. For the user name, type admin. The browser displays a pop-up window prompting you have assigned ...a password enter it in the browser's Address text box. The status screen is displayed as follows: Figure 3-5 The status will show either Idle or Printing. 3-4 Managing the Print Server v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing the ...
... or Out of the print server in the password box. Open your Web browser and type in the IP address of paper. If you for the user name and password. For the user name, type admin. The browser displays a pop-up window prompting you have assigned ...a password enter it in the browser's Address text box. The status screen is displayed as follows: Figure 3-5 The status will show either Idle or Printing. 3-4 Managing the Print Server v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing the ...
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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. Figure 3-6 2. To edit the IP Address settings for PCs running Vista or Windows. 1. If the device is not highlighted ...with the Smart Wizard You can use the Smart Wizard to select and highlight it. Edit the IP settings and then click Apply. Each PS121v2 print server in your local network are displayed...
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. Figure 3-6 2. To edit the IP Address settings for PCs running Vista or Windows. 1. If the device is not highlighted ...with the Smart Wizard You can use the Smart Wizard to select and highlight it. Edit the IP settings and then click Apply. Each PS121v2 print server in your local network are displayed...