Lantronix 900-633-R - Manuals

Page 2 - Copyright & Trademark; Revision History

xPrintServer User Guide 2 Copyright & Trademark © 2012 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix. Lantronix® is a registered trademark and xPrintServer™ is a t...

Page 3 - Table of Contents; : Navigation and Printing

xPrintServer User Guide 3 Table of Contents Copyright & Trademark ___________________________________________________ 2 Contacts _______________________________________________________________ 2 Disclaimer & Revisions ___________________________________________________ 2 Revision History ___...

Page 4 - : Updating Firmware

xPrintServer User Guide 4 Configuring a Default Printer ___________________________________________ 23 Setting Up Printing from a Windows XP Desktop ______________________________ 23 Performing Add Printer Setup __________________________________________ 23 Configuring a Default Printer ____________...

Page 5 - Troubleshooting; List of Figures

xPrintServer User Guide 5 B: Troubleshooting 43 Problems and Error Messages ____________________________________________ 43 C: Compliance 44 Declaration of Conformity ________________________________________________ 44 RoHS Notice __________________________________________________________ 45 D: Warr...

Page 6 - Network and Home Editions

xPrintServer User Guide 6 1: Introduction The xPrintServer is a patent-pending AirPrint print server which provides wireless printing capabilities for iPad, iPhone and other devices with iOS-enabled AirPrint applications for up to 2 network printers and 8 USB printers (USB hub not included). xPrintS...

Page 7 - Supported iOS Devices

1: Introduction xPrintServer User Guide 7 Supported iOS Devices xPrintServer supports all iOS-enabled AirPrint applications. AirPrint is included in all newer generation Apple® devices with iOS 4.2 and later. These include:  iPad, iPad2 and iPad3  iPhone (3GS or later)  iPod Touch (3rd generation...

Page 8 - Supported Browsers; Serial Number; IP Address

1: Introduction xPrintServer User Guide 8 Supported Browsers Lantronix supports the latest version of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Suite, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Chrome. Product Information You will need the serial number of your xPrintServer device when setting up your xPrintServer user interfac...

Page 9 - Package Contents; Hardware Components

xPrintServer User Guide 9 2: Installation This chapter describes how to install your xPrintServer. Package Contents Your xPrintServer product package includes the following:  One (1) xPrintServer  One (1) Quick Start Guide  One (1) RJ-45 Ethernet Cable (3 ft)  One (1) Universal Power Supply User...

Page 10 - Ethernet LEDs; Status LEDs

2: Installation xPrintServer User Guide 10 Ethernet LEDs There are two LEDs located on the upper left and right corners of the Ethernet socket (see Figure 2-1 ). These indicate the status of the connection. Left LED  Green ON, 100Mbps Ethernet Link  Green Blinking, 100Mbps Activity  Orange ON, 10...

Page 11 - Installation Steps; Topology Support

2: Installation xPrintServer User Guide 11 Installation Steps With all xPrintServer package contents and the requisite user-supplied items listed above, you may begin installation. 1. Make sure printing from your Windows or Mac computer (from which the USB printer is directly attached) is working be...

Page 12 - Finding the xPrintServer IP Address

xPrintServer User Guide 12 3: Navigation and Printing This chapter explains how to navigate and use your xPrintServer user interface including directions on how to login and log out, how to change your password, and most importantly, how to print from your iOS device. Finding the xPrintServer IP Add...

Page 14 - System Status on the Home Page

3: Navigation and Printing xPrintServer User Guide 14 System Status on the Home Page You will see your xPrintServer System Status information on the Home page whenever you log into your xPrintServer URL. Figure 3-3 IP System Status Information on the Home Page The System Status information includes ...

Page 15 - Logging In; Logging Off

3: Navigation and Printing xPrintServer User Guide 15  Current Status The current status of the xPrintServer.  Time-zone The configured time zone (can be changed through the Admin tab/page).  Status Time The time at which the system status information you see on the screen was captured. Logging I...

Page 16 - Changing Passwords; To change your password:

3: Navigation and Printing xPrintServer User Guide 16 Changing Passwords Use these directions to change your password. To change your password: 1. Login to the xPrintServer user interface (see Logging In ). 2. Click the Password link on the left side of the Home page. The Change Password page will a...

Page 17 - Navigation

3: Navigation and Printing xPrintServer User Guide 17 Navigation Basic navigation features for the xPrintServer user interface are outlined in this section. Figure 3-5 Navigating the xPrintServer User Interface The firmware version is listed on the top of every web page Clicking the button beside a ...

Page 19 - Printing from an iOS Device

3: Navigation and Printing xPrintServer User Guide 19 Printing from an iOS Device This section explains how to print from your iOS device (e.g., iPad, iPod or iPhone). Use these steps to print from your iPad, iPhone or other iOS device. 1. Connect your xPrintServer according to Installation Steps . ...

Page 20 - Printing from a Mac OS X Lion Desktop

3: Navigation and Printing xPrintServer User Guide 20 Printing from a Mac OS X Lion Desktop This section explains how to print from your Mac Operating System (OS) desktop. xPrintServer Home Edition supports desktop printing from Mac OS X Lion. Use these steps to setup printing from your Mac OS throu...

Page 21 - Setting Up Printing from a Windows 7 Desktop; Performing Add Printer Setup

3: Navigation and Printing xPrintServer User Guide 21 5. Select the printer you wish to add. 6. Click on the Add button. The printer is now added in your available list of printers and is ready to print. Setting Up Printing from a Windows 7 Desktop This section explains how to prepare your Windows 7...

Page 23 - Configuring a Default Printer; Setting Up Printing from a Windows XP Desktop

3: Navigation and Printing xPrintServer User Guide 23 Configuring a Default Printer This section provides instructions on setting an installed printer on your network as the default printer. 1. Click Start > Control Panel on your desktop. 2. Double-click to select Devices and Printers . 3. Right-...

Page 26 - Viewing Configured Printers

xPrintServer User Guide 26 4: Configuration This chapter describes how to configure your xPrintServer using the xPrintServer user interface. Viewing Configured Printers Utilize these instructions to view provisioned network-connected printers installed since the xPrintServer last started up or print...

Page 27 - Configuring Printers; Enabling or Disabling Discovery

4: Configuration xPrintServer User Guide 27 Configuring Printers Note: Discovery in the xPrintServer from a PC requires Bonjour®, which may be installed via iTunes® or Safari or Bonjour Print Helper ® at

Page 28 - Configuring Printers through Auto Discovery; Configuring Printers through Discovery

4: Configuration xPrintServer User Guide 28 4. Check Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable printer discovery, as desired. The auto discovery mode will automatically adjust to your selection in a few seconds and your mode choice will be remembered for subsequent xPrintServer startups. Configuring ...

Page 30 - Deleting All Configured Printers; Setting Real Time Clock; To modify the Time-zone; Assigning a Static IP Address to the xPrintServer

4: Configuration xPrintServer User Guide 30 Deleting All Configured Printers The auto discovery utility of xPrintServer is enabled by default so that whenever you turn on your xPrintServer device, auto discovery will automatically run one time. Utilize these instructions to access the area where you...

Page 31 - Admin Printer Configuration Options; Printing a Test Page; Purging Job History

4: Configuration xPrintServer User Guide 31  Netmask  Default Gateway  DNS Server 6. Click Save . 7. Click OK in the confirmation popup that appears. The unit will automatically restart. 8. Close out of your xPrintServer browser and open a new browser. 9. Enter the newly assigned static IP addres...

Page 32 - Deleting a Printer; Changing Printer Description; Changing Printer Location

4: Configuration xPrintServer User Guide 32 6. Click Purge Job History in the popup command menu that appears (or Cancel within the same menu if you want to back out of it). 7. Click Yes in the confirmation popup to continue (or No to cancel action) and all print jobs not yet printed will be purged ...

Page 33 - Showing Shared Printer Information

4: Configuration xPrintServer User Guide 33 3. Utilize Navigation as necessary in situations where there are multiple pages of printers. 4. Utilize Search as necessary to find a particular printer. 5. Click the button beside the printer with location to be changed. 6. Click Change Location in the po...

Page 34 - Sharing a Printer; Hiding a Printer

4: Configuration xPrintServer User Guide 34 Sharing a Printer Use this selection to make an xPrintServer-provisioned printer visible and available to iPad, iPhone and other iOS devices. 1. Login to the xPrintServer user interface (see Logging In ). 2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers >...

Page 35 - Setting Printer Options

4: Configuration xPrintServer User Guide 35 Setting Printer Options Use this selection to view and modify settings in an xPrintServer-provisioned printer. 1. Login to the xPrintServer user interface (see Logging In ). 2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page. 3. Utilize Search ...

Page 37 - Viewing Print Jobs on the xPrintServer User Interface; Renaming xPrintServer Device

4: Configuration xPrintServer User Guide 37 Viewing Print Jobs on the xPrintServer User Interface Use these steps to view all print jobs and details on a specific print job. 1. Login to the xPrintServer user interface (see Logging In ). 2. Click the Jobs tab to access the Jobs page. All Active Jobs ...

Page 38 - Resetting the xPrintServer to Factory Defaults; Via the User Interface; Via the Hardware Reset Button

4: Configuration xPrintServer User Guide 38 2. Click the Name link on the left side of the page to access the Change xPrintServer Name page. The Current Name of your device will display ( xPrintServer ). 3. Type in the New Name (an alpha and/or numeric combination that may include the - and _ charac...

Page 39 - Restarting the xPrintServer; Viewing Logs

4: Configuration xPrintServer User Guide 39 Restarting the xPrintServer Use these directions to restart the xPrintServer device through the xPrintServer user interface and without changing any settings. 1. Login to the xPrintServer user interface (see Logging In ). 2. Click the Admin tab to access t...

Page 41 - : Technical Specifications

xPrintServer User Guide 41 6: Technical Specifications Basic device information is provided in this chapter. Table 6-1 Technical Specifications Category Description Power Input 90 to 264 VAC 50/60 Hz Wall Cube with 5V power output Normal Power Usage: approximately 1 Watt Network Interface 1 RJ45 10B...

Page 42 - Technical Support; Diagnostic Support; Contact Information

xPrintServer User Guide 42 A: Technical Support This chapter provides directions and contact information for getting live technical support for your xPrintServer device. The xPrintServer user interface provides an easy way for you to directly send helpful diagnostic information to Lantronix. Calling...

Page 43 - Problems and Error Messages

xPrintServer User Guide 43 B: Troubleshooting Some of the errors encountered setting up or using the xPrintServer are addressed in this appendix. W hen troubleshooting, always ensure that the physical connections (power cable, network cable) are secure. When troubleshooting the following problems, m...

Page 44 - Compliance; Declaration of Conformity; Manufacturer’s Name & Address

xPrintServer User Guide 44 C: Compliance Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name & Address : Lantronix, Inc. 167 Technology Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Tel: 800-526-8766 Tel: 949-453-3990 Fax: 949-450-7249 Product Name Model: xPrintServer Conforms to the following standards or other normat...

Page 46 - Warranty

xPrintServer User Guide 46 D: Warranty For details on the Lantronix warranty, go to our web site at

Page 47 - Index

xPrintServer User Guide 47 Index A A/P, 11 Access Point, 11 Activity LED, 10 Adding a Printer IP Address, 36 Address IP, 8 Addresses, 7 Advanced Options, 27 Agency Approvals, 44 AirPrint, 6, 7, 41 Apple, 7 Auto Discovery, 27 Auto printer discovery, 6 B Bonjour, 27 Bonjour Print Services (W indows 7 ...