Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights re...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the USB PrintServer 4 The Back Panel 4 The Front Panel 5 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer 6 Overview 6Connecting the USB PrintServer to your Network 6 C...
Page 4 - Common Problems and Solutions
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Common Problems and Solutions 37 Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing 39 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 40 Appendix D: Windows Help 41 Appendix E: Glossary 42 Appendix F: Specifications 48 Appendix G: Warranty Information 49 Appendix H: Regulatory Informat...
Page 5 - List of Figures
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch List of Figures Figure 2-1: USB PrintServer’s Back Panel 4 Figure 2-2: The USB PrintServer’s Front Panel 5 Figure 2-3: The USB PrintServer’s Side Panel 5 Figure 2-13: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel 5 Figure 3-1: Connecting to the LAN Port 6 Figure 3-2: Conn...
Page 8 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch (PrintServer). The PrintServer will allow you to network your printers. The Linksys PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch...
Page 11 - Chapter 2: Getting to Know the USB PrintServer; The Back Panel; USB Connector-Type A
4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the USB PrintServerThe Back Panel PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 2: Getting to Know the USB PrintServer The Back Panel The USB PrintServer's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Reset Button Pressing the Reset button will ...
Page 12 - The Front Panel
5 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the USB PrintServerThe Front Panel PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Front Panel The PrintServer's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Status Green. The Status LED will remain continuously lit when a print...
Page 13 - Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer; Overview
6 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServerOverview PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Before starting the physical installation, make a note of the PrintServer’s Default Name that is located on the bottom of the PrintServer. There is a bar code sticker...
Page 14 - Chapter 4: Installing the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard; Installation
7 Chapter 4: Installing the PrintServer using the Setup WizardInstallation PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 4: Installing the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard Installation 1. To begin installation of the PrintServer, you will use the Setup CD-ROM to run the Setup Wizard. 2. Insert th...
Page 18 - Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation
11 Chapter 5: Windows Driver InstallationOverview PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview This section installs the PrintServer’s software on your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP computers to give them PrintServer printing abilities. The PrintServer is full...
Page 23 - Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer
16 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerOverview PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Overview The PrintServer has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if you’d like to change these setti...
Page 24 - The Protocol Tab - Apple Talk
17 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerThe Protocol Tab - TCP/IP PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values of the PrintServer. (See Figure 6-2.) IP Address . If you are using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select Obtain ...
Page 25 - The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI
18 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerThe Protocol Tab - TCP/IP PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI NetBEUI connection settings of the PrintServer are available on this tab. (See Figure 6-4.) Domain Name . Enter the name of the domain that you want the PrintServer as...
Page 26 - The Printer Tab - Internet Printing
19 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerThe Printer Tab - Internet Printing PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Printer Tab - Internet Printing Internet Printing allows you to automatically print any e-mails that are sent to a specific e-mail account on your network. This is especially usefu...
Page 27 - The Printer Tab - Logical Port
20 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerThe Printer Tab - Internet Printing PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Printer Tab - Logical Port The Logical Printers tab contains the logical printer settings of the PrintServer. Select from the following fields for each Logical Printer. (See Figure...
Page 28 - The Status Tab - Device; The Status Tab - Printer
21 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerThe Printer Tab - Internet Printing PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Status Tab - Device The Device tab allows you to view information about the PrintServer. No values can be changed on this screen. This screen is for information only. (See Figure 6...
Page 29 - The Exit Tab
22 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerThe Printer Tab - Internet Printing PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Exit Tab This tab is used exclusively for exiting the Web-based Utility. (See Figure 6-9.) Select the Exit tab and the screen in Figure 6-9 will appear. Click the Yes button if you...
Page 30 - Chapter 7: Internet Printing Protocol; Installing using setup.exe
23 Chapter 7: Internet Printing ProtocolOverview PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 7: Internet Printing Protocol Overview Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) is a new standards-based system to allow remote printing from a PC to any accessible printer. Normally, the printer will be attached...
Page 31 - Changing the IPP Port Settings
24 Chapter 7: Internet Printing ProtocolWindows IPP Client Setup PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 2. If Internet access from your location is via a Proxy Server, check Access IPP Server via Proxy Server, and enter details of your Proxy Server. (This will be the same as your Browser configurati...
Page 32 - IPP Client Setup for Windows 2000 and XP; Using IPP Printers
25 Chapter 7: Internet Printing ProtocolWindows IPP Client Setup PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch • Retry Interval sets the time interval (in seconds) between connection attempts. Increase this number if you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy. • Retry Count sets how many...
Page 36 - Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility
29 PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 8: Bi-Admin ManagementStarting the Bi-Admin Management Utility Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 1. To start the Bi-Admin program, click on Start , Programs , Print Server Utility , and then Bi-Admin Management Utility , as shown in Figure 8-6...
Page 37 - The Bi-Admin Management Utility; Menu Options
30 PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 8: Bi-Admin ManagementThe Bi-Admin Management Utility The Bi-Admin Management Utility The Bi-Admin Management Utility screen will appear next. Any hardware found on the network will appear on the left-hand side of the screen, as shown in Figure 8-9. ...
Page 44 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting
37 Appendix A: Common Problems and Solutions PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of “Common Problems and Solutions”. Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the PrintServer. Read the des...
Page 46 - Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing
39 Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing Normal printing only sends print signals from a PC to a printer. Bi-directional printing, also called bitronic printing, refers to a printer’s ability to do just the opposite...
Page 47 - Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
40 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The PrintServer's firmware is upgraded through the Bi-Admin Management utility. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com . 2. Open the Bi-Admin...
Page 48 - Appendix D: Windows Help; Shared Resources
41 Appendix D: Windows Help PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix D: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Wi...
Page 55 - Appendix F: Specifications
48 Appendix F: Specifications PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, USB 1.0/1.1 Ports/Buttons 4 10/100 RJ-45 Ports Auto MDI/MDI-X, Reset Cabling Type Category 5 or better, and USB1.1 cable with Type-B female and Type-A male connectors LEDs St...
Page 56 - Appendix G: Warranty Information
49 Appendix G: Warranty Information PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser ("You") that, for a period of three years, (the "Warranty Period") Your Linksys product will be free of def...
Page 57 - Appendix H: Regulatory Information
50 Appendix H: Regulatory Information PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim...
Page 58 - Appendix
51 Appendix I: Contact Information PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a ...
