NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
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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 Getting Started What Is in the Box ......
Chapter 3 Managing the Print Server Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to Scan, Copy, or Fax ..............................................3-1 Releasing the Print Server ..............................................................................................3-3 Upgrading the Print Server Software ..............................................................................3-3 Viewing the Printer Port Status .......................................................................................
About This Manual This manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR® 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 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.com/products/PS121v2.asp.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server. The print server allows you to share a printer without sharing your PC. • This chapter describes the package contents, appearance of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server, and how to prepare for installation.
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Hardware Description The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server LEDs indicate the status of the server and the Ethernet traffic. It has one 10/100 Mbps network port. The port operates in 10/100 Mbps when connected to a 10/100Mbps Ethernet network. It has one USB port. It has a power adapter receptacle that accepts a 12V 1A DC power adapter. It has a diagnostic/reset button.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 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 USB Multifunction 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.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual To Restore the Factory Default Settings Note: The factory default setting for the Print Server IP Address is DHCP enabled (provided automatically by a router or access point). During installation you must set a Static IP address in order for the Print Server to perform properly. 1. Unplug the Print Server from its power source. 2. Press and hold the diagnostic button.
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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup This chapter describes how to install your PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server and set up basic connectivity on your Local Area Network (LAN). Operation is covered in Chapter 3, “Managing the Print Server”in this manual. Preparing for Installation Assure that the following are available: • You have a working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with at least one PC running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000,Windows 98SE, or Windows Me.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Overview When installation is complete, your network configuration will look similar to the following: Router Printer Print Server PS121 Computers Figure 2-1 Multi-Function Printers The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server works with multi-function printers and PCs running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. • Before you send a scan, copy, or fax to the printer, you must reserve the printer for exclusive use by your computer.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Installation First, install and set up the print server and a single PC. Then set up additional PCs to work with the print server. Note: For TCP/IP LPR printer installation, see “Installation for TCP/IP LPR Printing” on page 2-6 Install the Print Server and Set up One PC 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 drive.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 4. Simply follow the installation instructions to connect your PS121v2 print server into your network. When you complete the Connect Equipment page, the installation assistant searches your network for the PS121v2 print server. If it cannot find your print server, check the network connections and the print server’s status LEDs. 5. Click Next to proceed to the Activate Network page where the IP address settings and device name are displayed.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 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. Otherwise, if another client requests a new IP address before the print server connects to the router, the print server’s IP address will be assigned to the other client, resulting in an IP address conflict.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Power on your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. 2. Insert the Resource CD into your CD drive. The CD main page opens. Figure 2-4 3. Click Set Up the PC to Use an Installed Print Server to install the SmartWizard, which will allow you to print via the print server. Your USB Multifunction Print Server is now ready to use.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. Connect the supplied USB cable (A) from the print server to the printer. A Figure 2-5 b. Insert one end (B) of an Ethernet cable into an open Ethernet LAN port in your access point or router and insert the other end (C) into the Ethernet port on the print server. C B Figure 2-6 c. Turn on your printer. d. Connect the 12 V power adapter to the print server and plug it into a power source. e.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. From the Windows Start menu of a computer connected to the same network as the USB Multifunction Print Server, click Settings then click Printers. 2. Click Add a Printer, select Add a local printer, and then click Next. Figure 2-7 3. Select the Create a new port radio button. From the Type of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next. Figure 2-8 2-8 Installation and Setup v2.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The following screen opens: Figure 2-9 4. Enter the IP address of the USB Multifunction Print Server in the Hostname or IP address box. The Wizard will fill in the Port name box automatically. Click Next. Note: For information about viewing the IP address, see “Installation” on page 2-3. Also see “Reserve the Print Server’s IP Address on Your Router” on page 2-5. When the wizard contacts the printer, click Next.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. Select Custom, and then click Settings. The Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor screen opens. 6. Configure the TCP/IP Port Monitor. Figure 2-11 For Protocol, select LPR, and then enter PS121v2 as the Queue Name in the LPR Settings. Click OK to close this screen. 7. When the Additional Port Information required screen appears, click Next.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8. Scroll and select your printer manufacturer, and your printer model, and then click Next. Note: If you do not see your make and model of printer in the lists, and you are connected to the Internet, you can click the Windows Update button to download additional printer software from the Microsoft website, or you can click the Have Disk button to install the printer software from a disk you have.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows XP or Windows 2000 1. 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 2-14 c. Choose the Local printer attached to this computer option. Figure 2-15 d. Click Next to proceed. e. On the Select a Printer Port screen, be sure to choose the Create a new port: option.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard opens. Click Next to open the Add Port screen shown below: Figure 2-17 f. Click Next to proceed. Fill in the IP address you will use for the printer in the Add Port screen. Note: For information about viewing the IP address, see “Installation” on page 2-3. Also see “Reserve the Print Server’s IP Address on Your Router” on page 2-5. g. Click Finish to proceed.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual h. From the Add Port screen, enter the IP address of the print server in the IP Address field. Click Next to proceed. i. In the Device Type section of the Additional Port Information Required screen, select Custom. and then click Settings. j. 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. Figure 2-19 k.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. From the Install Printer Software screen, 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 e. Click Next to proceed. The following screen opens: Figure 2-21 f. Click Finish. 3. Print a test page to verify successful printing on your network. a. Upon completion of the Add Printer Wizard, you will be prompted to print a test page. b. Check the printer attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to verify that the test page printed successfully.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. If your printer model does not appear, click the Generic button. 6. Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window. 7. In the LPR Printer Selection box, click Change... 8. In the Printer Address field, type the IP address of the USB Multifunction Print Server. You can leave the Queue Name blank. 9. Click Verify to make sure your computer can see the printer. You should see the IP address displayed above the button.
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Chapter 3 Managing the Print Server This chapter describes features that allow you to manage the USB Multifunction Print Server.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Click the SmartWizard icon, , in the system tray to open the wizard. Figure 3-1 2. Click Reserve. The status icon changes to a red cross, indicating that the print server is now reserved. Figure 3-2 3-2 Managing the Print Server v2.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Releasing the Print Server A printer that is reserved will automatically be released if it remains idle for 5 minutes. You can also release it by clicking the Release button in the Reserve MFP window shown in Figure 3-2. The status icon changes back to the green check mark shown in Figure 3-1.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing the Printer Port Status To view the port status: 1. Open your Web browser and type in the IP address of the print server in the browser’s Address text box. The browser displays 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.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing and Updating Settings with the Smart Wizard You can use the Smart Wizard to view and update settings for PCs running Vista or Windows. 1. Click the Smart Wizard icon, , in the system tray and click the Update Settings tab. Each PS121v2 print server in your local network are listed, displaying the device name, MAC address, IP address, and gateway address. Figure 3-6 2. To edit the IP Address settings for print server: a.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing or Updating Settings with Your Web Browser You can use your Web browser to connect to the print server’s browser-based interface. You must know the IP address for the print server. To view or edit the IP settings: 1. Open your Web browser and type in the IP address of the print server in the browser’s Address text box. The browser displays a pop-up window prompting you for the user name and password. Figure 3-7 2.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The browser displays the PS121v2 name and firmware version, and its IP settings. Figure 3-8 4. To edit the IP settings, click LAN IP Setup in the main menu. Figure 3-9 Warning: Leave the DHCP Client setting as Disable so that the print server has a fixed IP address. It is not recommended that you select Enable. If you do, the print server will find an IP address automatically from the router or other DHCP server in your network.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. Edit the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address, as desired, and then click Apply. 6. To change the print server name, click Configure Server in the main menu, edit the name in the Print Server Name text box, and click Apply. Note: The print server name must not contain any spaces. Changing the Password If you want to restrict access to the print server setup, you can change the password as follows: 1.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 3. Click Configure Server in the main menu. Figure 3-11 4. In the Old Password text box, type the password you used to log in. 5. Type the new password in the New Password text box, and the Repeat New Password text box. 6. Click Apply to change the password settings. Managing the Print Server 3-9 v2.
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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 Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your USB Multifunction Print Server. Feature Description Smart Wizard Enabled Network Settings DHCP Enabled (The print server must be set to a static IP in order to perform properly.) User Name admin Password password Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the USB Multifunction Print Server.
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Technical Specifications (continued) Power Specifications for the Print Server Power consumption: 12 W maximum Input voltage: 12 V DC at 1 Amp, maximum Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) Operating Humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Electromagnetic Emissions Compliance FCC Part 15, Class B EN 55 022 (CISPR22), Class B EN 55 024 C-Tick N10947 A-2 Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications v2.
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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