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    USB Print Server User Manual (GPSU01) ®[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing this 1-port USB Print Server that allows any networked computer to share a USB printer. It complies with USB 1.1 specifications, and provides users with an auto-sensing 10/100Base-T port. It works with either 10BaseT or 100BaseT networks. This unit also supports multiple protocols and multiple operating systems, and it inte[...]

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    Table of Contents Package Contents.................................................................................................................................. Features.................................................................................................................................................. System Requirements...........[...]

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    This package contains: (1) Print Server (1) External AC Power Adapter (1) Driver CD (1) User Manual (1) Warranty Registration Card * If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer. Package Contents 2[...]

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    • Easily connects your USB printer to a network • Allows multiple computers to share one USB printer on the network • Print from any computer on your network or from across the Internet • Supports DHCP Client and multiple network protocols • 10/100Mbps auto-sensing • Supports Telnet and Web Management software Features 3[...]

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    System Requirements This USB print server supports: • Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP • Novell(iBindery/NDS) • Mac OS 8.6 or Later • Unix/Linux • Printer with USB connection 4[...]

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    Software Installation 1. Turn off the printer power. 2. Install protocol in Windows 2000/XP (if necessay) Note: Although multiple protocols can be installed, it is preferred to install only one. The three most used network protocols are IPX/SPX, TCP/IP or NetBEUI (see glossary for further information on these protocols). TCP/IP has become the most [...]

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    Installation and Configuration 6 The procedure is as follows: Select Control Panel >> Network and Dial-up Connections >> Local Area Connection >> Properties >> Install >> Protocol >> Add. Choose the protocol that you need. 3. Install driver for Print Server in Windows 2000/XP a: Insert Setup disk and go to the co[...]

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    Installation and Configuration Click Next on the following window to proceed to the Component Selection window: 7[...]

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    At the Component selection window, make sure both Network Print Monitor and PSAdmin are checked. Click Next to proceed to start installing these components. 8 Installation and Configuration[...]

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    This process may take a few minutes. Installation and Configuration 9 Click Finish on the following window when the above process is complete.[...]

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    10 Print Server Setup 1. Select “Start” >> “Programs” >> “PSAdmin” Installation and Configuration[...]

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    2. Your computer will search for the Print Server 11 Installation and Configuration 3 . Select your Print Server and double click on it.[...]

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    4. You will now view the Print Server Properties. The “General” section allows you to view the name of your Print Server and assign/change the password. 12 Installation and Configuration[...]

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    5. Clicking the “TCP/IP” button in the General window allows you to view the IP address of your Print Server. You can either obtain a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server automatically, or assign a fixed IP address. 13 Installation and Configuration[...]

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    Note: If you don’t know the gateway address, you can contact the network administrator, or use the following procedure to find the Gateway address: click “Start” >> “Programs” >> “Accessories”>> “Command Prompt,” then type “ipconfig”;you will be able to see the default Gateway address from a window similar to[...]

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    6. “Netware,” “AppleTalk,” “SNMP” and “Advanced” are other protocols in which you may configure your Print Server. Clicking these buttons at the Configura- tion window will lead you to these particular configurations. The selection of the protocols is based upon the type of the printers, for instance, some postscript printers use Ap[...]

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    Setup Procedure for Windows 2000/XP 1. If you are adding a new printer, or just allowing more computers to share a printer, you will have to install the printer driver on all the computers that you wish to print from. To install the printer drive, select Control Panel >> Printers >> select “Add Printer.” 16 Installation and Configur[...]

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    Follow the “Add Printer Wizard.” 17 Installation and Configuration[...]

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    2. Select Local Printer. Make sure that the box: “Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer” is unchecked. 18 Installation and Configuration[...]

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    3. Check “Create a new port,” and select “Network Print Port,” and click Next, 19 Installation and Configuration[...]

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    4. Select your Print Server. If there are two print servers in your network, confirm their IP addresses. If the IP address is incorrect, type in the correct IP address and click “Refresh.” Then click “OK.” 20 Installation and Configuration[...]

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    5. Select the printer. Click “Have Disk” if you have an installation disk, or download the driver onto your computer. 21 Installation and Configuration[...]

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    Select the corresponding drive where the driver is located, or “Browse” for the driver. Click OK when the driver location is confirmed. 22 Installation and Configuration[...]

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    6. Click Next to proceed with the Add Printer Wizard. 23 Installation and Configuration[...]

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    7. Type the name of the printer or use default name provided by the printer manufacturer. If you have only one printer on the network, you should select this printer as the default printer. If you are adding a printer on the network, you will have to decide if you want to use it as the default printer. In the example below, the added printer is not[...]

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    8. Since the printer is connected to the network directly, not through any particular computer, select “Do not share this printer” in the following window. 25 Installation and Configuration[...]

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    You can either select Yes or No on printing a test page in the following window, and then click Next. 26 Installation and Configuration[...]

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    The installation of the driver is completed. Click Finish in the following window. 27 Setup Procedure for Windows 98SE/ME: 1. Follow the same steps that are outlined for Windows 2000/XP on page 10-15 to install the PS Admin software and configure the Print Server. NOTE: If the printer driver is already installed on your computer, you can skip the 2[...]

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    Installation and Configuration I nstall your printer per the instructions from the manufacturer with the printer connected directly to your computer. Once the installation is completed and the printer driver is installed connect the printer to the Print Server and the Print Server to your existing network as instructed on page 5 under hardware setu[...]

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    Printer Configuration for Mac OS NOTE: The USB print server ONLY supports post- script printers under Mac OS 8.6 or higher which are supported by LaserWriter. Please refer to the Apple website www.apple.com for a complete list of supported post-script printers. 1. Go to the Print Center by going to Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities >[...]

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    3. Change Directory Service to AppleTalk and make sure that the AppleTalk Network is set to Local AppleTalk Zone. 4. Select the available Print Server (e.g. ATALK_PS_40EFOD-1) and click on Add. 30 Printer Configuration for Mac OS[...]

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    5. A list of post-script printers will appear. Select the appropriate printer and click on Add. 6. The necessary files will be installed. The process may take a few minutes. 31 7. Congratulations! The printer setup for your Mac is now complete. Printer Configuration for Mac OS[...]

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    Setting up print server remotely Telnet Access You can obtain access to the Print Server menu by using telnet: 1. Select “Start” >> “Run” 2. In the “open” command, type: “telnet IP address (IP address of the Print Server)”. For example, “telnet 192.168.1.110”. 3. When the prompt asks you to enter a password, press Enter. 3[...]

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    4. Now you should be able to view the following screen and make your selections. The steps of setting up is similar to the steps of setting it up locally. 33 Web-based Access Another method to set up the Print Server remotely is through an Internet browser. 1. Type the IP address of the Print Server in the browsers window (http://IP address, for in[...]

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    2. You should be able to view the following screen and make your selections. The set up step is similar the steps to set up the print server locally. 34 Once the print server is set up remotely, printing remotely will be very similar to printing locally. Setting up Print Server Remotely[...]

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    IPX/SPX : I nternetwork P acket E x change (IPX) is a networking protocol used by the Novell NetWare operating systems. It is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications. S equenced P acket E x change (SPX) is a transport layer protocol (layer 4 of the OSI Model) also used in Novell NetWare networks. The SPX layer sits on top of the [...]

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    Technical Support 36 If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so ple[...]

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    IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of th[...]

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    23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com Contact info. ®[...]

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    GPSU01 Product Manual Addendum Rev . 01 Setup Procedure for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP NOTE: Under Windows 98/ME, you must in itially install your Printer being hooked up locally, before you run it through the Print Server 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Install any protocols (if necessary) in Windows 98/ME/2000/XP NOTE : Although multiple protocols can be [...]

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    3. A list of installed network adapters and protocols will be lis ted. If you wish to add a specific one, click Add. 4. Select Protocol , then click Add. 5. You will be presented with a li st of protocols to install.[...]