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Print Server
User’s Manual
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Copyright (C) 2004 PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. The products and programs described in this User’s Manual are licensed products of PLANET Technology, This User’s Manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this User’s Manual and all accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyrighted. No part of this User’s Manual may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form by any mean
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Features ...........................................................................................................1 Safety Instructions............................................................................................2 Package Contents ............................................................................................3 Models ...................................................................................................
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Overview......................................................................................................... 51 Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)....................................................................... 51 Internet Mail Printing ...................................................................................... 56 Printing through the Internet........................................................................... 60 SNMP ..............................................
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Chapter 1 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of your Print Server's features. Features Congratulations on the purchase of your new Print Server. This device was designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. It is packed with features, including: Ø Versatility. The Print Server supports many protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), Apple EtherTalk, NetBEUI and NetWare (depend on different model). It features one or two Ethernet interface p
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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 s
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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 • Power Adapter • One CD-ROM containing all support programs, drivers and this manual • Quick Install Guide Models This manual covers the following Print Server models. Details of the LEDs and DIP Switches are in this Chapter. Further details of each model are contained in Appendix A - Specifications. FPS-5P-S Fast Prin
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FPS-5P-M Fast Print Server 43 Parallel Ports 410/100Base-TX Red Error LED Green Status LED Parallel Port 3 Parallel Port 2 Parallel Reset Button Port 1 12V Power 10/100BaseT Connector 10/100BaseT LED DIP Switches Page 4
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FPS-2PUW Print Server 41 USB Printer Port 41 Parallel Printer Port 4IEEE 802.11b Wireless Station 410/100Base-TX Page 5
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FPS-1UA Print Server 41 USB Printer Port 410/100Base-TX Page 6
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FPS-2PUWG Print Server 41 USB Printer Port 41 Parallel Printer Port 4IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless Station 410/100Base-TX Page 7
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LED Indicators LEDs - FPS-5P-S, FPS-5P-M FPS-5P-S and FPS-5P-M have two LED indicators on the top. The Status/Error LED is orange or red. The Power/Link indicator LED is green. The LED indicator modes are described in the following table. Green LED Red/Orange LED Status Description Off Off No power. On On Hardware error. Flashing Flashing Firmware upgrade in progress. On Off Normal operation - idle. Flashing Off Normal operation - transmitting or receiving packets from the network
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LEDs - FPS-2PUWG FPS-2PUWG has 5 additional LED indicators as follows: LED Description STATUS On - Device power on Off - Device power off LAN On - LAN port is connected Off - LAN port is not connected Flashing - Packets are transmitting or receiving WLAN On - WLAN port is connected Off - WLAN port is not connected Flashing - Packets are transmitting or receiving P1 On - Parallel port is connected Off - Parallel port is not connected Flashing - Packets are transmitting or rece
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DIP Switch Table Some models are fitted with DIP switches. • The default position for all switches is UP. • Normally, there is no need to change the settings of the DIP switches. • The purpose of these switches is described in the following tables. Any other pos- sible settings are reserved, and should not be used. Print Servers (FPS-5P-M, FPS-5P-S) SW1 SW2 SW3 Description UP - - Auto select LAN connection (Default) Switches 2 and 3 have no effect Down Down Down 10Base-T - Half Dupl
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Chapter 2 2 LAN Installation This chapter describes how to install the Print Server in your Local Area Net- work. Procedure Before use • Make sure the printer you used is not a GDI (Graphical Device Interface) printer. Printserver is not support GDI interface. If connect the GDI printer to printserver, it will work incorrectly. You can refer to the PDF file in GDI Printer folder of the CD- ROM. There have list some printers that designed with GDI interface. We are afraid the printer i
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LAN Installation 4. Power Up Plug in the power adapter cable and power up. Start-up will take only a few seconds. Use only the Power Supply unit provided with the device. Power Supply units for different models are not interchangeable. 5. Check the LEDs For FPS-5P-x • The Red Error LED should flash, then turn Off. When the Red LED goes off and the Green LED remains lit or flashes, the Print Server is ready. • If your model supports 10Base-T and 100Base-TX, check the 10/100Base-TX lin
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Chapter 3 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. • When you first time install your printserver to your LAN. We will suggest you install utility “Bi-Admin” to configure your PrintServer in Windows. It can provide an ad- vance and complete configuration for your prints
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WPConfig This program requires Windows 3.1, and the IPX/SPX protocol. This program is on the CD-ROM, in the Utilities\WPConfig folder. Instructions for using the program are in a sub-folder of the Manual folder on the CD-ROM. PSConfig Menu-based DOS program, intended only to configure the Print Server for use with NetWare V2, 3 and 4. This program is on the CD-ROM, in the Utilities\DOS folder. Instructions for using the program are in a sub-folder of the Man- ual folder on the CD-ROM.
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Chapter 4 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 following conditions must be met: • Print Server must be installed on your network. • Print Server must be configured (refer to Chapter 3). • Both the Print Server and the attached printer must be powered ON. • If the client PC uses a Wireless connection to communicat
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Printing Methods The Print Server supports a number of printing methods: • Peer-to-Peer Print Driver is installed by running setup.exe in the CD-ROM Driver/PTP20 folder. The print jobs are stored (queued) on your PC, and sent to the Print Server when it is available. • Server-based Print Queue means that all print jobs are stored (queued) on the Network Server (e.g. NetWare, Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003) and then sent to the Print Server. This allows the Network Administrator to modif
