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NETGEAR USB
Multifunction Printer
Server PS121v2 User
Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10211-01
September 2006
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Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improv
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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified
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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 Introduction Key Features ..
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Setting up PCs Running Windows 98SE or Windows ME .................................2-9 Setting up PCs Running Windows XP or Windows 2000 ..................................2-9 Setting up a Macintosh Computer ...................................................................2-16 Chapter 3 Operation Reserving a Printer for Exclusive Use by One PC .........................................................3-1 Releasing the Print Server ................................................................
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About This Manual This manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:: Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names Bold User inpu
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual • Scope. This manual is written for the USB Multifunction Print Server according to these specifications: Product Version PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server Manual Publication Date September 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents”. Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.n
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. – Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. – Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com. – Click the pr
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual x v1.1, September 2006
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Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® USB Multifunction Print Server. NETGEAR Print Servers are fast and easy to set up with NETGEAR Print Server configuration software. The print server allows you to share a printer without sharing your PC. This manual describes in detail how to use the multi-function printer reservation feature, how to reconfigure and troubleshoot the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server and provides you with further reference informati
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual • Reserve Multi-Function Printer (MFP) Capability. You can temporarily reserve the printer for for exclusive use by one PC when operating a multi-function printer in a non-print mode such as scanning. • Firmware Upgradeable. Upgradeable flash memory Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/PS121.asp. For a list of USB printers that have been tested with NETGEAR print s
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 3. USB cable 4. Resource CD, including: – Driver and System Utility Software – NETGEAR USB MultiFunction Printer Server PS121v2 Installation Guide 5. Warranty & Registration card 6. Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. To qualify for product updates and
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Status Indicators As illustrated in the figure below, the USB Multifunction Print Server has 2 LEDs. Figure 1-2 See the table below for a description of the LED indicator lights: Table 1-1. LED Descriptions ACT Status LED ERROR LED Description (Green) (Red) Off Off No power On Off Power on, idle normal operation Flashing Off Normal operation transmitting or receiving data from the network. On On No USB printer attached. Flashing Fla
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The USB Port The USB port of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server is a standard USB connector. PS121 USB 2.0 Port Figure 1-3 Note: The Model PS121 Mini Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. If your printer uses a parallel connector, you should use one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. Introduction 1-5 v1.1, September 2006
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Diagnostic/Reset Push Button This button has 2 functions: • Restore the factory default settings • Print a test page containing all current settings Recessed Diagnostic/Reset Button Figure 1-4 The button is recessed. Use a pin or paper clip to press it. How to Restore the Factory Default Settings 1. Unplug the Print Server from its power source. 2. Press and hold the diagnostic button. While pressing the button, apply power to
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Chapter 2 Setup This chapter describes how to install your PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server and set up basic connectivity on your Local Area Network (LAN). Verify Printer and Network Readiness Assure that the following are available: • You have a working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with at least one Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP PC. • You have a printer with a USB port. Note: The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. If your p
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual • Unplug the print server from its power source before cleaning. Use only a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • Avoid using this product near water. Exposure to water poses an electric-shock hazard. Overview of USB Multifunction Print Server Setup Before you share a printer with the NETGEAR PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server, you should have at least one computer connected to an Ethe
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Install and Configure the PS121v2 Software The installation process depends on the type of functionality you want from the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server and your network configuration. Choose How Your Print Server Will Function Your print server can be set up to interface with the printer as a multi-function printer or as a standard print-only printer. The choice you make here will affect the way that the print server fu
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Initial Installation 1. Power on your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. 2. Insert the Resource CD for the PS121v2 into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page will load. Figure 2-2 2-4 Setup v1.1, September 2006
