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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Features......................................................................................................................... 1 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 2 Package Contents.......................................................................................................... 3 Hardware Details .............................................
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Unix Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 56 Appendix A Specifications 57 General Specifications................................................................................................ 57 Appendix B Windows Server Configuration 59 Windows NT 4.0 Server ............................................................................................. 59 Windows 2000/2003 Server ..................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of your Print Server's features. Features Congratulations on the purchase of your new Print Server. Your Print Server was designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. It is packed with features, including: Versatility. The Print Server supports up to four protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. It features a 10/100BaseT Ethernet interface port for connection t
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Safety Instructions For your own safety, and to protect your Print 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. 2. Avoid using this product near water. Exposure to water poses an electric-shock hazard. 3. Do not place the Print Server on an unstable surface. The device may fall causing serious damage to the device. 4. This device sh
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Package Contents You should find the following items packaged with your Print Server. If any items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. • The Print Server unit • Power Adapter • One CD-ROM containing all support programs and this manual • Quick Install Guide Hardware Details Details of the LEDs and connections are in this Chapter. Further details are contained in Appendix A - Specifications. TE100-P1U Print Server • 1 USB Printer Port • 10/100BaseT LAN connection Fi
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TE100-P1P Print Server • Direct Attach • 1 Parallel Port • 10/100BaseT Figure 2: TE100-P1P Print Server Page 4
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LED Indicators The TE100-P1U has two LED indicators on the top; the TE100-P1P's LEDs are on the end. The Error LED is red. The Status indicator LED is green. The LED indicator modes are described in the following table. Status LED Error LED Status Description (Green) (Red) Off Off No power. On Off Normal operation - Idle. Flashing Off Normal operation - transmitting or receiving packets from the network. On On Hardware error. On Flashing (USB only) No printer connected to the USB p
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Chapter 2 LAN Installation This chapter describes how to install the Print Server in your Local Area Network. Procedure 1. Preparation • Ensure the power is OFF. Do not connect the Print Server while power is On. • Find the Default Server Name for your Print Server. 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 • For the TE100-P1U, use the
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Chapter 3 Print Server Configuration This chapter provides an overview of the configuration process. Overview The Print Server is designed to support many different platforms, and the configuration required would depend upon the environment in which it is installed. • The Print 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 task. • P
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Figure 3: Print Server Screen 3. Click Next on the first screen of the Wizard, to view a list of Print Servers on your LAN. 4. Select your new Print Server, then click Next to continue. 5. Enter the required data on the following screen. • Name of the Print Server can be changed if you wish. • Comment is optional. • Select or enter the Workgroup name for this Print Server. 6. Click Next to configure the TCP/IP Screen: • Select Obtain IP Address automatically if your LAN has a DHCP Se
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Chapter 4 Client PC Configuration The chapter details the client configuration required on LAN clients to use the printer or printers attached to the Print Server. Overview Before performing client configuration, the Print Server must be installed on your LAN, and configured as described in Chapter 3. Both the Print Server and the attached printer must be powered ON. Printing Methods The Print Server supports a number of printing methods: • Peer-to-peer Printing means that the print
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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 4: Network Configu
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Windows Peer to Peer Printing With this printing method, print jobs are stored (queued) on your PC, and then sent to the Print Server when it is available. Figure 5: 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 Printers folder, right-click the desire
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3. Choose Standard TCP/IP Port, then click New Port. Figure 7: Add Port Screen 4. On the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port screen above, enter the IP Address of the Print Server in the Printer Name or IP Address field, then click Next. Figure 8: Additional Port Information Screen 5. On this screen, select Custom, and click the Settings button to view the screen below. Page 12
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Figure 9: 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 Print 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. Page 13
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Windows 9x/ME Setup Before performing the following procedure, the Print Server must be installed on your LAN, and configured as described in Chapter 3. Both the Print 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 the Installation button, then select the User Install. Figure 10: Installation Screen 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation of
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Figure 11: Print Port Setup (Peer-to-peer Printing) If your Print Server is not listed: • Click the "Refresh" button. • Check that both the Print Server and the printer are properly connected, and powered on. • Check that the Print Server has been configured. (Use the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM.) • If using TCP/IP, try installing the NetBEUI protocol. Then try again. 2. Select the desired port on a Print Server, then click Next. A pop-up message will inform you if the port has
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3. The printer port will be created, then a screen like the following will be displayed. Figure 12: 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. •
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• Locate the Delete Port button. This button is on the Details or Ports tab, depending on your version or Windows. • If the Print Server's IP Address is changed, and you can no longer print, delete the port (see procedure above) and re-install it. Advanced Port Options The options for the Peer-to-peer Printing are accessed via the Port Settings button. Use Start - Settings - Printers to open the Printers folder, then right-click the Printer, and select Properties. The Port Settings butt
