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Level One
Level One
Print Servers
Print Servers
FPS-3001TXU
FPS-3002USB
FPS-2112
User Guide
User Guide
Copyright ©2004. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Document Version: 1.2 (April, 2004)
P/N: 9560MF00A0
All trademark and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...........................................................................................1 Features ...................................................................................................................1 Safety Instructions...................................................................................................2 Package Contents .................................................................................................
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Appendix A Specifications ....................................................................................62 FPS-3001TXU.......................................................................................................62 FPS-3002USB .......................................................................................................64 FPS-2112...............................................................................................................65 Feature Table...........
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Chapter 1 1 Introduction This chapter provides details of your LevelOne Printer Server's features and components. Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne Printer Server. This device was designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. Features Versatility. The LevelOne Printer Server supports up to five protocols: NetWare, TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. Operating system support includes Unix, Novell, and Mi
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Level One Printer Servers Safety Instructions For your own safety, and to protect your LevelOne Printer Server, please observe the following safety advice. 1. Unplug this device from its power source before cleaning. Use only a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 1. Avoid using this product near water. Exposure to water poses an electric-shock hazard. 2. Do not place this device on an unstable surface. The device may fall causing serious damage t
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Introduction Models This section contains details of all LevelOne Printer Server models covered by this manual. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with your new LevelOne Printer Server. FPS-3001TXU (100BaseT Direct Attach) 1 4 5 3 2 Figure 1: FPS-3001TXU Item Description 1 Male Parallel Port, for direct connection to the printer. 2 Diagnostic button, see page 5 for details. 3 Status LEDs. See below for details. 4 9V Power port 5 10/100BaseT Connector. LED Indicators
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Level One Printer Servers FPS-3002USB Figure 2: FPS-3002USB Item Description 1 ERR LED 2 ACT LED 3 USB Connector 4 Diagnostic button, see page 5 for details. 5 10/100BaseT Connector. 6 5V Power Port LED Indicators The FPS-3002USB LevelOne Printer Server is fitted with 2 LED indicators. The red LED is the Status/Error indicator. The green LED is the Power/Link indicator. The LED indicator modes are described in the following table. Power (Green) Status (Red) Description LED LED
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Introduction FPS-2112 Figure 3: FPS-2112 Item Description 1 ERR LED 2 ACT LED 3 LAN LED 4 12V Power Port 5 Parallel Port Connector 6 USB Connector 7 10/100BaseT Connector LED Indicators The FPS-2112 LevelOne Printer Server has 3 LED indicators on the top. The Error LED is red. The ACT LED is green. The LED indicator modes are described in the following table. ACT LED ERR LED Status Description (Green) (Red) Off Off No power. On Off Normal operation - Idle. Flashing Off Nor
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Level One Printer Servers Diagnostic Push Button(for FPS-3001TXU and FPS-3002USB) FPS-3001TXU and FPS-3002USB are fitted with a "Diagnostic Push Button". This button is used to restore the factory default settings, or to print a test page. The test page will contain all the current settings, and will be output to the printer attached to port 1. To restore the factory default settings: 1. Turn the LevelOne Printer Server OFF. 2. Press and hold the diagnostic button. While pressing the butt
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Chapter 2 2 LAN Installation This chapter describes how to install the LevelOne Printer Server in your Local Area Network. Procedure 1. Find the Default LevelOne Printer Server Name • The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. It consists of 8 letters and/or digits. • Record this name, it may be needed during configuration. 2. Connect the Printer Connect the printer or plotter to the LevelOne Printer Server's printer port(s), as appropriate: • FPS-3001
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Chapter 3 3 Configuration This chapter provides an overview of the configuration process. Overview The LevelOne Printer Server is designed to support many different platforms, and the configuration required would depend upon the environment in which it is installed. • The LevelOne Printer Server usually requires configuration, but if there's a DHCP server on your network, then the device is just plug-and-play. A Windows-based setup Wizard is also provided on the CD-ROM to simplify this
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Figure 4: LevelOne Printer Server Screen 3. Click Next on the first screen of the Wizard, to view a list of LevelOne Printer Servers on your LAN. 4. Select your new LevelOne Printer Server, then click Next to continue. 5. Enter the required data on the following screen. • Name of the LevelOne Printer Server can be changed if you wish. • Comment is optional. • Select or enter the Workgroup name for this LevelOne Printer Server. 6. Click Next to configure the TCP/IP Screen: • Select O
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Chapter 4 Client PC Configuration 4 The chapter details the client configuration required on LAN clients to use the printer or printers attached to the LevelOne Printer Server. Overview Before performing client configuration, the LevelOne Printer Server must be installed on your LAN, and configured as described in Chapter 3. Both the LevelOne Printer Server and the attached printer must be powered ON. Printing Methods The LevelOne Printer Server supports a number of printing methods:
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Client Setup Checking your Network Protocols (Windows 9x) Your PC must have EITHER the TCP/IP or NetBEUI protocols installed. (All versions of Windows after Windows 95 have TCP/IP installed by default.) • If using the Peer-to-peer Printing, the installation program will check this for you. • If using other methods, you must check manually, as follows: 1. Select the Settings - Control Panel - Network option on the Start Menu. You should see a screen like the one following: Figure 5: Net
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Level One Printer Servers Windows Peer-to-peer Printing With this printing method, print jobs are stored (queued) on your PC, and then sent to the LevelOne Printer Server when it is available. Figure 6: Peer-to-Peer Printing Windows 2000 & XP require no additional software. For other versions of Windows, the supplied PTP (Peer-to-Peer) Printer Port software must be installed on each PC. Windows 2000/XP Setup The recommended printing method is to use LPR, as follows: 1. Open your Pri
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Client Setup 3. Choose Standard TCP/IP Port, then click New Port. Figure 8: Add Port Screen 4. On the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port screen above, enter the IP Address of the LevelOne Printer Server in the Printer Name or IP Address field, then click Next. Figure 9: Additional Port Information Screen 5. On this screen, select Custom, and click the Settings button to view the screen below. - 13 -
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Level One Printer Servers Figure 10: Port Settings Screen 6. On the Port Settings screen, shown above: • Select LPR in the Protocol section • Enter a Queue name (L1 for Port 1, L2 for Port 2 if the LevelOne Printer Server has 2 printer ports) • Ensure the LPR Byte Counting Enabled setting is Enabled. • Click OK to confirm your changes and close this screen. 7. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard. - 14 -
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Client Setup Windows 9x/ME Setup Before performing the following procedure, the LevelOne Printer Server must be installed on your LAN, and configured as described in Chapter 3. Both the LevelOne Printer Server and the attached printer should be powered ON. 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start, run SETUP.exe in the root folder. 2. Click Installation button, then select the User Install. Figure 11: Installation Screen 3. Follow the prompts t
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Level One Printer Servers Figure 12: Print Port Setup (Peer-to-peer Printing) If your LevelOne Printer Server is not listed: • Click the "Refresh" button. • Check that both the LevelOne Printer Server and the printer are properly connected, and powered on. • Check that the LevelOne Printer Server has been configured. (Use the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM.) • If using TCP/IP, try installing the NetBEUI protocol. (See the earlier section Checking your Network Protocols for details.). Th
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Client Setup Figure 13: Configure Printer Port 4. Select the correct Windows printer in the Existing Printers list, and click the Connect button. If the correct printer type is not listed, click "Add New Printer" to run the Windows Add Printer wizard. Step through the Wizard and install the required printer: • Select the correct Printer Manufacturer and Model, or use the "Have Disk" option if appropriate. • We recommend changing the Printer name to indicate which device is on. (e.g.
