NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
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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.
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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 ...............
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 .............................................................................
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.
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.netgear.
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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 information.
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.
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.
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 (Green) (Red) Description 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 3. Click Install and Set Up the Print Server with This PC to start the installation wizard. Figure 2-3 4. Simply follow the installation instructions to connect your PS121v2 print server into your network. At the end of the “Connect Equipment” stage, it will search your network for the PS121v2 print server and will notify you accordingly.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. Click Next to proceed to the “Activate Network” stage, where the IP address settings and device name will be displayed. Figure 2-4 The settings recommended by the installation assistant will usually work well. Note: Take a note of the the IP address assigned to the print server. You will need reserve this address in your router to be permanently assigned to the print server, and use it to access the Web-based Graphical User Interface. 6.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 10. Check that the icon for the Smart Wizard is installed in the Windows system tray. If it is not, run the SmartWizard program in the ps121 program group to place it there. Reserve the Print Server’s IP Address on Your Router The DHCP server on your router assigns new IP addresses to its client devices periodically. The print server’s IP address should be reserved so that it will never change.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Set Up Each Additional PC to Use the PS121v2 After you have set up the PS121v2 in your network and connected it to one computer, you need to set up each additional computer to use the PS121v2. You do this by using the Resource CD to run the setup according to the steps below. Warning: For Windows 98SE and Windows ME, print manager software from Epson and from some HP printers can block communications between your PC and the PS121v2.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Setting Up Your PS121v2 as a Standard Network Print Server Setting up PCs Running Windows 98SE or Windows ME Before installing the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server, make sure the driver for the printer you are going to use is already installed on your printer. Use the PS121v2 Resource CD to install the print server, as described in “Setting Up the Print Server to Interface with a Multi-Function Printer” on page 2-3.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual b. Insert one end (B) of an Ethernet cable into an open Ethernet LAN port in the network device such as a access point or router and insert the other end (C) into the Ethernet port on the PS121v2 print server. C B Figure 2-7 c. Turn on your printer. d. Connect 12 V power adapter to the print server and plug it into a power source. e. Check the PS121v2 status lights and verify the following: f.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 2. Run the Windows Add Printer Wizard as follows: a. From the Windows Start menu of a computer connected to the PS121v2, click Printers and Faxes. b. Click Add a printer and then Next to proceed. Figure 2-8 c. Choose the Local printer attached to this computer option. Figure 2-9 d. Click Next to proceed. e. On the Select a Printer Port screen, be sure to choose the Create a new port: option. Setup 2-11 v1.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual f. From the “Type of port” drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port. Figure 2-10 g. Click Next to start the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard. Figure 2-11 3. Complete the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard as follows 2-12 Setup v1.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. Click Next to proceed with the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard. The Add Port screen will display. Figure 2-12 b. From the Add Port screen, enter the IP address of the print server in the IP Address field. Click Next to proceed. Figure 2-13 c. In the Device Type section of the Additional Port Information Required screen, select Custom. and then click Settings. Setup 2-13 v1.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual d. The Port Settings tab page opens. In the Protocol section, select the LPR radio button, and enter PS121v2 as the Queue Name in the LPR Settings section. Click OK to close this tab page. Figure 2-14 e. Click Next to proceed. f. The Add Printer Wizard will now prompt you to install the software for the printer you attached to the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server. 2-14 Setup v1.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 4. Complete the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard as follows: a. From the Install Printer Software screen selection lists, find the manufacturer and model of the printer you connected to the USB port on the print server.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Setting up a Macintosh Computer Macintosh computers can connect to a TCP/IP network printer using the Line Printer Remote (LPR) protocol. LPR printing can be set up on any Macintosh that has Desktop Printing installed or available. Desktop Printing is supported on MacOS versions beginning from 8.1. LaserWriter8 version 8.5.1 or higher is also required. To configure the Macintosh to use the print server, follow these steps: 1.
Chapter 3 Operation This chapter describes the non-printing operations that can be performed on the PS121v2 print server.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual To temporarily reserve the print server: 1. Click the SmartWizard icon, followng will be displayed: , in the Windows system tray. A screen similar to the Figure 3-1 2. Click Reserve. The status icon will change to a red cross, indicating that the print server is now reserved. Figure 3-2 3-2 Operation v1.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Once the print server is reserved, print operations from other computers will be blocked while you perform a non-printing operation such as scanning, copying, or faxing. The print server will automatically become available again to other PCs if you do not use the printer within 5 minutes.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Click the SmartWizard icon, PS121v2 tab. , in the Windows system tray and click the Upgrade Figure 3-3 2. Select the items you want to detect and click Detect. If a new version is available, it will be displayed in the New Version column. To upgrade the software: 1. Select the items you want to upgrade. 2. If there is an upgrade shown in the New Version column, click Upgrade. Reading the Printer Port Status To view the port status: 1.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The browser will display a pop-up window prompting you for the user name and password. Figure 3-4 2. For the user name, type admin. If you have assigned a password enter it in the password box. If you have not changed the password, type the default value of password. The status screen will be displayed as follows: Figure 3-5 The status will indicate On-line, Off-line, or Out of paper. The print state will show either Idle or Printing.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The device list will display all the PS121v2 print servers in your local network, displaying the device name, its MAC address, IP address, and gateway address. Figure 3-6 2. To edit the IP parameters associated with a print server: a. If the device is not highlighted with white text on a blue background, click on the entry to select and highlight it. The IP parameters will be displayed in the three text boxes in the New IP Address group. b.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The browser will display a pop-up window prompting you for the user name and password. Figure 3-7 2. For the user name, type admin. If you have assigned a password enter it in the password box. If you have not changed the password, type the default value of password. 3. To view the settings, click Server Status in the main menu. The browser will display, the PS121v2 name and firmware version, and its IP settings. Figure 3-8 Operation 3-7 v1.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 4. To edit the IP settings, click LAN IP Setup in the main menu. Figure 3-9 5. Edit the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address, as desired, and click Apply. Warning: Normally, the DHCP Client field setting should be left in the Disable setting so that the IP address of the device remains fixed. It is not recommended that you select Enable.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Changing the Web GUI Password If you want to restrict access to the Web GUI, change the password as follows: 1. Open your Web browser and type in the IP address of the print server in the browser’s Address text box. The browser will display a pop-up window prompting you for the user name and password. Figure 3-10 2. For the user name, type admin. If you have previously assigned a password enter it in the password box.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. Type the new password in both the New Password textbox, and the Repeat New Password text box. 6. Click Apply to change the password settings. 3-10 Operation v1.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. • Is the print server on and is the Status light lit? Go to “Basic Functioning” on page 4-1. • Have I connected the print server correctly? Go to “Printing Errors” on page 4-2.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual No lights are lit on the print server It takes a few seconds for the status light to be lit. Wait a minute and check the status light on the print server. Printing Errors The printer is printing "garbage" characters If the printer does not match the printer driver in the operating system, then run the Add Printer Wizard. Windows error message appears when printing Consult Windows help.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Checking the Current Status of the Printer You can check the current status of the printer remotely from the Web configuration screen. The following conditions are displayed. • Current status — on-line, off-line, out of paper • Print State — either Idle or Printing, depending on the state of the printer You can click the Print Test Page button from within the setup wizard to check that the print server and printer are working.
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Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server. Standards Compatibility Data Rate Interface Power Specifications for the Power Adapter Power Specifications for the Print Server Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Electromagnetic Emissions Compliance IEEE 802.3u, 100BASE-TX, Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T CSMA/CD NetBEUI, and TCP/IP protocols 10/100 Mbps 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network port (RJ-45) USB 2.
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Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network Access http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm Glossary http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.
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