USB Print Server User Manual (GMFPSU01)
Welcome 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. The built-in web management feature provides more convenience by allowing the user to configure, monitor and even reset the print server via a web browser. This eliminates the need to place the printer right next to the computer.
Table of Contents Package Contents 05 Features 06 System Requirements 07 Introduction 08 Hardware Setup 09 Software Installation 10 Software Configuration 22 Web Administration 33 Technical Support 41 Limited Warranty 42 4
Package Contents This package contains: • 1 USB Multi-Function Print Server • 1 CAT5 patch cable • 1 User manual • 1 Installation CD • 1 Warranty/registration card • 1 Power adapter * If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.
Features • Allows multiple users to share a Multi-Function Printer (MFP) over the network to Print, Scan, and Fax from any networked computer •Print text documents and color photos without compromising quality •Fax documents over the network and at the convenience of your desk without the clutter •Scan documents or photos in high-resolution color format •One USB port compliant with USB 1.
System Requirements This USB print server supports: • Windows 2000/XP • Printer with USB connection 7
Introduction IOGEAR’s palm-sized USB Multi-Function Print Server allows any networked computer to share a USB Multi-Function Printer (MFP). This multi-function server goes a step beyond ordinary print servers by allowing multiple network users to Print, Scan, and Fax using the same Multi-Function Printer. This eliminates the need to purchase multiple expensive MFPs as all you need to share the printer is a connection to the print server’s network port. It complies with USB 1.
Hardware Setup Hardware Setup 1) Plug the included power adapter into the print server and a power outlet near the multifunction printer. 2) Plug the network port of the print server into a network switch or available LAN port on a router using standard Ethernet patch cable. 3) Plug the USB cable from your multifunction printer into the USB port on the print server and make sure the printer is powered on.
Software Installation Software Installation (repeat on each networked computer) 1) Insert the Setup CD into your computer. 2) Click the Installation button on the window that opens.
Software Installation 3) Choose a language to use for installation and click OK.
Software Installation 4) Click Next at the first screen of the setup wizard.
Software Installation 5) Choose a folder to install the print server software or just click Next.
Software Installation 6) Choose a folder in the start menu to launch the software from or just click Next.
Software Installation 7) On Windows XP, a window may come up warning you that this software has not been tested by Microsoft and certified by their Windows Logo program. If so, simply click Continue Anyway to continue with installation.
Software Installation 8) When the installation is complete, click OK.
Software Installation 9) If you would like the print server software to run automatically when starting your computer (recom mended), leave the box checked and click Finish.
Software Installation On Windows XP systems, the Found New Hardware wizard may pop up during installation. You will need to do the following to complete the driver installation: 1) If asked if Windows can connect to the internet to search for software, click the No, not this time option and then click Next.
Software Installation 2) When asked how the wizard should install software, leave Install the software automatically selected and click Next.
Software Installation 3) If you see another warning that the software has not been Windows Logo certified by Microsoft, click Continue Anyway.
Software Installation 4) Click Finish to complete the Found New Hardware wizard.
Software Configuration Software Configuration (repeat on each networked computer) 1) Launch the IOGear MFP Utility program from the start menu or icon on the desktop.
Software Configuration 2) If you have Windows XP and the Windows Firewall is enabled you will see this window pop up when the Utility is first launched. Make sure you click the Unblock button to allow communication with the print server. Other software firewalls may display similar options – make sure the print server software is allowed to bypass such programs.
Software Configuration 3) The Utility will search your network for the print server and display it in the window. If no print server is found please make sure any third party firewalls such as Norton Internet Security, McAfee Personal Firewall, or ZoneAlarm have been disabled or bypassed and click the Search button to try again.
Software Configuration 4) If your printer software has already been installed, skip ahead to step 7. Otherwise, once the print server has been found, close the window with the X button in the top right corner (NOT the one labeled Exit) to hide the Utility for now.
Software Configuration 5) Install the software that came with your printer. When the drivers for the printer have finished installing OR the software asks you to plug in the printer using a USB cable, you are ready to “connect” the device.
Software Configuration 6) You should see a small USB icon like this in the tray in the lower right corner of your screen. Double-click on the icon to open the Utility window again.
Software Configuration 7) Click the plus in front of the print server name to show the name of the attached printer. Then select the printer name and click the Connect button in the Utility.
Software Configuration 8) The printer should be detected as if it was plugged directly into the computer. Finish any remaining setup needed by the printer software. Your multifunction printer should be ready to use.
Software Configuration 9) If you would like the connection to this printer to be restored automatically when the Utility software launches, you will need to add the device to your favorites list. Click the plus in front of Connected devices and right-click the name of the printer. Choose Add to favorites from the menu that pops up.
Software Configuration 10) Click OK to confirm that the printer is in your favorites list.
Software Configuration 11) Once you have connected to the print server you can close the Utility window. Be sure to use the close box with an X in the top right corner so that the Utility continues to run in the background. The large button labeled Exit will shut down the Utility and disconnect your computer from the printer.
Web Administration Web Administration (advanced options) Normally you will not need to change the name or IP address used by the print server. However, if you have multiple print servers or want to override these default settings for another reason, you may do so using the Web Administration tool. This tool may also be used to upgrade the firmware on your print server, which may be needed if your printer model is very new. Simply select the server from the MFP Utility and click the Web Admin button.
Web Administration Changing the print server name The default name may not be convenient if you have multiple print servers. If you would like to change the print server’s name to something more meaningful such as “Front Office” or “Accounting Scanner” you can do so with the Web Admin tool. First click the Setup button, then make sure the System tab is selected.
Web Administration Protecting the Admin tool with a password If you would like to prevent unauthorized access to the Admin tool, you can establish a password from the same System tab of the Setup section shown above. Type in your password twice to confirm it, then click Save & Restart. When the server reboots, and for all future access to the Admin tool, you will be prompted for a username and password. Type “admin” for the username and then the password you created to proceed to the Web Admin tool.
Web Administration Changing the IP address Normally the server requests an IP address automatically from your router or other DHCP server on the network. If you would prefer to specify an address, you can do so by clicking the Setup button, then on the TCP/IP tab. Make sure the network settings you enter are valid, or the print server may become inaccessible. When you are sure everything is correct, click Save & Restart to apply the changes.
Web Administration Restoring factory default settings If you would like to restore all settings on the print server to their original configuration and can still access the Web Admin tool, simply click on the Misc button and make sure the Factory Default tab is selected. Clicking OK will immediately reset all options to their defaults and reboot the print server.
Web Administration Upgrading the firmware In some cases, a firmware upgrade may be necessary to get the full functionality of your MFP device, especially if you have a brand new model. If you are experiencing any compatibility issues please check the Support section of the IOGEAR website at http://www.iogear.com for firmware upgrade files. Download the latest version to your computer and make sure that you unzip it if necessary. The file name should end in “.BIN” when you are done.
Web Administration Click the Browse button and you will be asked to locate the firmware upgrade file you just downloaded. Select it and click Open.
Web Administration You will see the location you selected in the box next to the Browse button. Click the button at the bottom labeled Firmware Upgrade to load the new firmware onto the server.
Technical Support 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 please try it out before contacting technical support.
Limited Warranty 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 this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Contact Info. Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.
