Brother PS9000- Manuals

Page 2 - Introduction; About this Manual; Caution

1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing PS-9000 print server. This manual provides complete information on how to set up and use PS-9000 safely. Please read this manual carefully before using the product. PS-9000 print server provides small-scale network connectivity for your PS-9000-compatible P-to...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

2 Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................1 Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................4 1 About PS-9000 ...

Page 5 - Safety Instructions; Do not disassemble or alter this product in any way.

4 Safety Instructions To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before starting to use this product. These safety instructions include important information on the safe handling of the product and on general safety issues for the user. ■ Do not subject the machin...

Page 7 - Compatible models; Declaration of Conformity

6 About PS-9000 PS-9000 is a USB print server for P-touch/QL on a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network environment. PS-9000 is compatible with the print monitors of P-touch printer drivers and enables you to visually check the status of print jobs and P-touch/QL. Compatible models ■ QL-500 ■ QL-550 ■ QL-650T...

Page 8 - Parts and Functions; Top; You can check the LED on the board.; Bottom; Ethernet Address; Note

7 Parts and Functions Top You can check the LED on the board. ■ 10BASE LINK LED (Green) Lights when a 10BASE-T network connection is established. ■ 100BASE LINK LED (Green) Lights when a 100BASE-TX network connection is established. ■ STATUS LED (Orange) Flashes during data transfer. Bottom ■ Ethern...

Page 9 - Back; Power Connector; Right side; Push Button

8 Back ■ Network Port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Connection for the network cable.*In 100BASE-TX environment, use category 5. ■ USB Port Connection for the USB cable. ■ Power Connector Connection for the AC adapter. Right side ■ Push Button Press this button to reset PS-9000 to its factory default settin...

Page 10 - Connection to the Network; Prepare the following items.

9 Connection to the Network ■ Prepare the following items. Ethernet HUB USB Cable Network Cable Caution ● If you have already used the PS-9000 on another network or if it had been connected to other P-touch units, initialize the PS-9000 to its factory default settings. You can initialize PS-9000 fro...

Page 11 - USB Cable Connectors

10 1 Use the network cable to connect the PS-9000 to the Ethernet hub. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the PS-9000, and then plug the power cable of the P-touch and PS-9000 into the electrical outlet. 3 Use the USB cable to connect the PS-9000 to the P-touch. (PS-9000: Type A connector; P-touch: Type B ...

Page 12 - Specifications; Hardware specifications

11 Specifications Hardware specifications ■ CPU 32bit RISC CPU ■ Memory RAM: 8 MBytesFlash ROM: 1 MByte ■ Network Interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1 port (automatic detection) ■ USB Interface A Port ■ Others Push Button: 1 buttonLED Indicators: 3 LEDs, one for Status (orange), one for 10BASE Link (gree...

Page 14 - Starting the Brother PS-9000 Utility; Readme

13 Starting the Brother PS-9000 Utility Insert the CD-ROM included with the PS-9000 into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The main menu dialog box will automatically appear. 1 After the CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive of the computer, the main menu dialog box automatically appears. ● If t...

Page 17 - Specify the IP address.

16 4 Select the PS-9000 to be set up, and then click [Next]. • If the product is not displayed in the list, click [Search]. • Alternatively, you can type in the Ethernet address of the product that you want to set up. • If you want to reset the product to its factory default settings, click [Initial...

Page 18 - The Brother PS-9000 Utility is installed.

17 6 The selected configuration is displayed for you to check it. If the configuration is correct, click [Execute] to apply it. The settings are sent to the PS-9000. 7 The Brother PS-9000 Utility is installed. Click [Next] if you do not want to change the destination directory. • The screen shown be...

Page 23 - Other Functions

22 Other Functions Other functions of the PS-9000 are as follows. Automatic IP address configuration with DHCP/BOOTP PS-9000 supports the DHCP/BOOTP protocol. TCP/IP-related settings can be specified within the network where the DHCP/BOOTP server is operating. Automatic IP address configuration with...

Page 24 - Uninstalling the Software; ” in

23 Uninstalling the Software If this product will no longer be used, remove (uninstall) the software. 1 On the Start menu, point to “All Programs”*, click “Brother PS-9000 Utility”, and then click . (*”Programs” on operating systems other than Windows XP.) - The Uninstaller dialog box appears. 2 Cli...

Page 25 - Using the Web Browser

3 Using the Web Browser Using the Web Browser ................................................................................ 25 Manage PS-9000 Via the Web Page .............................................................. 26

Page 26 - Display the PS-9000 Web page; Type the IP address of the PS-9000 in the Web browser.

25 Using the Web Browser This chapter provides a description of the procedure for using a Web browser to access the PS-9000 Web page.Using a Web browser, the various PS-9000 settings and the status of the PS-9000 and the P-touch can be checked. Display the PS-9000 Web page 1 Type the IP address of t...

Page 27 - Manage PS-9000 Via the Web Page; Display Status

26 Manage PS-9000 Via the Web Page ■ Display Status The printer status and system information of the P-touch connected to the PS-9000 can be seen here. (Printer status) (System information) ■ Configuration Through the Web browser setup, you can configure the PS-9000 (general and TCP/IP settings) and...

Page 31 - Troubleshooting

30 Troubleshooting Network printing is not possible. Is the printer driver installed? No Install the printer driver. Is printing possible? Is printing possible if the P-touch is directly connected to the computer? Is other equipment on the network operating properly? Do the LEDs on the print server ...

Page 33 - Appendix

5 Appendix Caution ● You need to have administrator privileges to set up PS-9000 in Microsoft ® Windows NT ® 4.0, Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Pro and Microsoft ® Windows ® XP. LPR Printing in Microsoft ® Windows NT ® 4.0, Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Pro and Microsoft ® Windows ® XP ......................