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Fast Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
MFP Server
MFP Server
User’s Manual
Version: 2.0
(August, 2006)
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment. DISCLAIMER This company makes no rep
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Contents 1. Introduction ......................................................................1 2. Product Package .............................................................2 3. MFP Server with Print Server ..........................................3 4. MFP Server Installation in Windows 2000/XP .................5 4.1 Hardware Installation ....................................................... 5 4.2 Software Installation......................................................... 6 4.
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7.9 Report ............................................................................ 49 8. Web Management .........................................................50 8.1 Introduction .................................................................... 50 8.2 Login .............................................................................. 51 8.3 Device Status ................................................................. 52 8.3.1 System Status ......................................
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14. MFP Server Installation in MAC OS.............................102 14.1 MAC 10.4.x .................................................................. 102 14.2 MAC 10.3.x .................................................................. 103 15. Troubleshooting ...........................................................107 Appendix: MFP Server Compatibility List.......................... 110
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing our MFP server. This MFP server allows your multi-functions, all-in-one printer (MFP) or printer to be shared in the network. Unlike other print servers, it can communicate with MFP and printer as if it is connected directly to your computer. Because of the features, all users can share print, scan, card reader and fax functions through the network. Furthermore, the MFP Server can build the bi-directional communication with MFPs and printers so tha
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2. Product Package This package contains the following components: One MFP Server One Power Adapter One Quick Installation Guide One CD-ROM (Including all the software utilities, drivers, multi language QIG and User’s Manual) 2
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3. MFP Server with Print Server This MFP Server supports dual functionalities: MFP Server Mode and Print Server Mode at the same time. Users can choose one of the modes to share MFP or Printer functions through the MFP Server. MFP Server Mode: The MFP Server can communicate with MFP as it is connected directly to your computer. This enables users to share MFP for printing, scanning, card reader and faxing. If the MFP Server is connected to a printer but not MFP, users still can sha
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Print Server Mode: The MFP Server also supports LPR, IPP and RAW printing protocols, which enable users to share printing function of MFP or Printer. The supported OS is Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003, Unix, Linux and MAC OS 9.x above. For the detailed applications, please refer to the following chapters. Chapter 9: LPR Printing Chapter 10: RAW Printing Chapter 11: IPP Printing Chapter 12: MFP Server Installation in Windows 98SE/ME/NT Chapter 13: Unix System Network Chapter 14: MFP
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4. MFP Server Installation in Windows 2000/XP Before you start, you should have: One computer with Windows 2000 SP4 above and Windows XP SP1 above One MFP or printer with USB port and an installation CD One Category 5 Ethernet Cable One USB Cable 4.1 Hardware Installation Procedure 1. Unpack the MFP Server package and verify that all the items listed in the previous section are included. 2. Plug the USB cable to the MFP Server and the MFP or printer that you want to share on
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4.2 Software Installation Procedure Before you start, you should check your computer’s operating system. This program can be run only in Windows 2000 SP4 above and Windows XP SP1 above. Please follow the steps below to start installation. Tip: You have to uninstall all the MFP server drivers and utilities if you have installed the previous version. 1. Insert the CD shipped along with the MFP Server into your CD-ROM drive. The Autorun.exe program should be executed automatically. If not,
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3. The “MFP Server Utilities - InstallShield Wizard” is displayed, click "Next". 7
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4. Click “Next” to install the MFP Server utilities in the default folder or click “Change” to specify the destination folder where you would like to install the MFP Server utilities. 8
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5. The system starts installing the MFP Server Utilities. 6. The MFP Server is installing the MFP Server utilities. When you find the following screen, please click “Continue Anyway”. 9
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7. The MFP Server is installing the MFP Server drivers. When you find the following screen, please click “Continue Anyway”. 8. The “MFP Server Configuration” screen is displayed. If you want to configure the MFP Server, please click “”Next” directly. Or you can select “No, I will configure the MFP Server later” and click “Next” to complete the installation. The following steps are for MFP Server Configuration. 10
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9. The MFP Server List will auto search the MFP Servers in the network. Select the MFP Server you wan to setup and click “Next” to continue. 10. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server you have selected to login the MFP Server. The default “User Name” is “admin”; default “Password” is “1234.” 11
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11. Set the “Alias Name” and the “MFP Server Description” to the MFP Server here. Click on “Next”. Note: You can give a description by filling “MFP Server Description” to the MFP Server so you can find it easily later on. 12
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12. Please set the network settings for the MFP Server manually. By default, the network settings are as follows. IP Address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 If you select “DHCP”, the MFP Server will try to determine your network settings automatically. If a DHCP Server is present within the network, the MFP Server will automatically obtain and configure the network settings from the DHCP Server. The assigned IP Address will be shown in the IP Address fields. If no DHCP Server is
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13. The configurations are finished. Please click “Finish” to apply new settings. 14. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. Note: If the Windows XP Firewall in your system has been enabled, the MFP Server will automatically open ports for the MFP Server programs smoothly run in your system. It will not cause abnormal behaviors or unsafe on your system. 14
