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USB Print Server
User Manual (GPSU01)
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Welcome Thank you for purchasing this 1-port USB Print Server that allows any networked computer to share a USB printer. It complies with USB 1.1 specifications, and provides users with an auto-sensing 10/100Base-T port. It works with either 10BaseT or 100BaseT networks. This unit also supports multiple protocols and multiple operating systems, and it integrates Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) to allow users to print from any computer over a LAN/WAN or the Internet by specifying the device’s UR
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Table of Contents Package Contents.................................................................................................................................. 02 Features.................................................................................................................................................. 03 System Requirements............................................................................................................................ 04 Installation and Configurat
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Package Contents This package contains: (1) Print Server (1) External AC Power Adapter (1) Driver CD (1) User Manual (1) Warranty Registration Card * If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer. 2
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Features Easily connects your USB printer to a network Allows multiple computers to share one USB printer on the network Print from any computer on your network or from across the Internet Supports DHCP Client and multiple network protocols 10/100Mbps auto-sensing Supports Telnet and Web Management software 3
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System Requirements This USB print server supports: Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP Novell(iBindery/NDS) Mac OS 8.6 or Later Unix/Linux Printer with USB connection 4
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Installation and Configuration Hardware Setup 1. Connect the USB cable from the USB printer to the USB port on the print server; 2. Connect one end of the CAT5 patch cable to the CAT5 port on the print server; 3. Connect the other end of the CAT5 cable to the network. This print server works with various networks such as LAN, WAN, or Internet. It can be plugged into various type of ports, such as: Network switch/hub; Router; Network outlets
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Installation and Configuration The procedure is as follows: Select Control Panel >> Network and Dial-up Connections >> Local Area Connection >> Properties >> Install >> Protocol >> Add. Choose the protocol that you need. 3. Install driver for Print Server in Windows 2000/XP a: Insert Setup disk and go to the corresponding drive using My Computer on your desktop. Follow this setup program to install the Network Print Monitor on your c
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Installation and Configuration Click Next on the following window to proceed to the Component Selection window: 7
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Installation and Configuration At the Component selection window, make sure both Network Print Monitor and PSAdmin are checked. Click Next to proceed to start installing these components. 8
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Installation and Configuration This process may take a few minutes. Click Finish on the following window when the above process is complete. 9
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Installation and Configuration Print Server Setup 1. Select “Start” >> “Programs” >> “PSAdmin” 10
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Installation and Configuration 2. Your computer will search for the Print Server 3. Select your Print Server and double click on it. 11
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Installation and Configuration 4. You will now view the Print Server Properties. The “General” section allows you to view the name of your Print Server and assign/change the password. 12
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Installation and Configuration 5. Clicking the “TCP/IP” button in the General window allows you to view the IP address of your Print Server. You can either obtain a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server automatically, or assign a fixed IP address. 13
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Installation and Configuration Note: If you don’t know the gateway address, you can contact the network administrator, or use the following procedure to find the Gateway address: click “Start” >> “Programs” >> “Accessories”>> “Command Prompt,” then type “ipconfig”;you will be able to see the default Gateway address from a window similar to the following: 14
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Installation and Configuration 6. “Netware,” “AppleTalk,” “SNMP” and “Advanced” are other protocols in which you may configure your Print Server. Clicking these buttons at the Configura- tion window will lead you to these particular configurations. The selection of the protocols is based upon the type of the printers, for instance, some postscript printers use Appletalk. You may need to contact the printer manufacturer if you are not certain about the protocol of that particular printer. 7. Th
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Installation and Configuration Setup Procedure for Windows 2000/XP 1. If you are adding a new printer, or just allowing more computers to share a printer, you will have to install the printer driver on all the computers that you wish to print from. To install the printer drive, select Control Panel >> Printers >> select “Add Printer.” 16
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Installation and Configuration Follow the “Add Printer Wizard.” 17
