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USB Print Server
User Manual (GMFPSU01)
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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. The built-in web management feature provides more convenience by allowing the user to configure, monitor and even reset the print server via a web browser. This eliminates the need to place the printer right next to the comput
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Table of Contents Package Contents 05 Features 06 System Requirements 07 Introduction 08 Hardware Setup 09 Software Installation 10 Software Configuration 22 Web Administration 33 Technical Support 41 Limited Warranty 42 4
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Package Contents This package contains: • 1 USB Multi-Function Print Server • 1 CAT5 patch cable • 1 User manual • 1 Installation CD • 1 Warranty/registration card • 1 Power adapter * If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer. 5
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Features • Allows multiple users to share a Multi-Function Printer (MFP) over the network to Print, Scan, and Fax from any networked computer •Print text documents and color photos without compromising quality •Fax documents over the network and at the convenience of your desk without the clutter •Scan documents or photos in high-resolution color format •One USB port compliant with USB 1.1 specification •One network port for support of 10/100Base-T networks •Web interface allows for easy conf
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System Requirements This USB print server supports: • Windows 2000/XP • Printer with USB connection 7
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Introduction IOGEAR’s palm-sized USB Multi-Function Print Server allows any networked computer to share a USB Multi-Function Printer (MFP). This multi-function server goes a step beyond ordinary print servers by allowing multiple network users to Print, Scan, and Fax using the same Multi-Function Printer. This elimi- nates the need to purchase multiple expensive MFPs as all you need to share the printer is a connection to the print server’s network port. It complies with USB 1.1 specific
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Hardware Setup Hardware Setup 1) Plug the included power adapter into the print server and a power outlet near the multifunction printer. 2) Plug the network port of the print server into a network switch or available LAN port on a router using standard Ethernet patch cable. 3) Plug the USB cable from your multifunction printer into the USB port on the print server and make sure the printer is powered on. 9
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Software Installation Software Installation (repeat on each networked computer) 1) Insert the Setup CD into your computer. 2) Click the Installation button on the window that opens. 10
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Software Installation 3) Choose a language to use for installation and click OK. 11
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Software Installation 4) Click Next at the first screen of the setup wizard. 12
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Software Installation 5) Choose a folder to install the print server software or just click Next. 13
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Software Installation 6) Choose a folder in the start menu to launch the software from or just click Next. 14
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Software Installation 7) On Windows XP, a window may come up warning you that this software has not been tested by Microsoft and certified by their Windows Logo program. If so, simply click Continue Anyway to continue with installation. 15
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Software Installation 8) When the installation is complete, click OK. 16
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Software Installation 9) If you would like the print server software to run automatically when starting your computer (recom mended), leave the box checked and click Finish. 17
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Software Installation On Windows XP systems, the Found New Hardware wizard may pop up during installation. You will need to do the following to complete the driver installation: 1) If asked if Windows can connect to the internet to search for software, click the No, not this time option and then click Next. 18
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Software Installation 2) When asked how the wizard should install software, leave Install the software automatically selected and click Next. 19
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Software Installation 3) If you see another warning that the software has not been Windows Logo certified by Microsoft, click Continue Anyway. 20
