Netgear PS121v2 User's Manual
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1. cccccccceeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetaeeeeeeeeees 3 5 PCs Running a Windows Operating System oooonnocinnccconiccconocncnconcnnonancnnnnccnanonanannno 3 5 Non Windows ComputsiS A ARO 3 6 Cheangmag ihe Web GUI PAS SUG opacas e ad 3 8 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Boe rUn ONNO an 4 1 The print server has n DOWOT sa 4 1 No lights are lit or the Print Server iii a aeaniee 4 2 Panting ENOS arica 4 2 The printer is printing garbage characters sssini 4 2 Windows error message appears When printing ccceesscceeeeeeeeceeeeeteeeceeeeeteeees 4 2 The print server is not TOUING escrit 4 2 INTI SN eE tn di 4 2 Checking ihe Current Status of the Primer saires 4 3 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents vi v1 1 September 2006 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 e Typographical Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions Italics Emphasis books CDs URL names Bold User input Fixed Screen text file and server names extensions commands IP addresses Formats This manual uses the following formats to highlight speci2. 6 Click Next to continue If the installation assistant prompts you for a password type password in the password field and click OK to continue to the Verify Settings stage 7 Ifthe installation instructions prompt you for a password type password and continue 8 When you reach the Finalize Setup stage click Print Test Page to confirm that the installation of the print server was successful 9 Click Next and Finish to close the installation assistant 2 6 Setup v1 1 September 2006 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 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 To reserve the print server s IP address in your router you will need some or all of the following information about the print server IP address MAC address e Device name The device name and MAC address is printed on the label on the underside of th
3. A A button to access the full NETGEAR Inc online knowledge base for the product model e Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options according to your needs e Printing a Page in the HTML View Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents e Printing a Chapter viii v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at http www adobe com Click the print icon in the upper left of the window Q Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature Printing the Full Manual Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual The PDF version of the complete m
4. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA 202 10211 01 September 2006 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product By registering your product at www netgear com register we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR for US amp Canada only For other countries see your Support information card E mail support netgear com Web site www netgear com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein 2006 NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo The Connect with Innovation trademark is a registered trademark of NETGEAR Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice All rights reserved Septem
5. 1 USB Multifunction Print Server 2 Power adapter 1 2 Introduction v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual USB cable 4 Resource CD including Driver and System Utility Software NETGEAR USB MultiFunction Printer Server PS121v2 Installation Guide 5 Warranty amp 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 To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations fill out the registration information within 30 days of purchase For priority service register online on the NETGEAR Web page at http www NETGEAR com You can also fill out and return the Warranty amp Registration Card that is included in your product package 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 Introduction 1 3 v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Status Indicators As illustrated in the figure below the
6. Either correct the address and perform another search on the network by returning to the previous wizard page or select the device type if you are sure the address is correct Device Type O Standard lt Back Next gt Cancel 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 1 September 2006 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 Port Settings Port Name 1P_192 168 0 1 Printer Name or IP Address 1 921 68 0 1 Protocol O Raw Raw Settings Queue Name PS121v2 A Eye Counting Enabled SNMP Status Enabled Cancel 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 1 September 2006 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 Install Printer Software The manufactu
7. LAN ports on your router as shown in Figure 2 1 on page 2 2 210 Setup v1 1 September 2006 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 Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections e If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects 1 through a USB port or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next Figure 2 8 c Choose the Local printer attached to this computer option Local or Network Printer The wizard needs to know which type of printer to set up Select the option that describes the printer you want to use Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer A network printer or a printer attached to anc ther computer 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 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121
8. Printout scsi 1 6 Chapter 2 Setup Verity Printer and Network Readiness via a 2 1 Observe these PROCS escosesa ai 2 1 Overview of USB Multifunction Print Server Setup ooconccccnnncconocccononcccnanoconnnancnnanccnnanan 2 2 PSIS iya Derqui Facil SEGS ono 2 2 Install and Configure the PS121v2 Software sicsciscsiescscrccavlccnnsatevessetcesscdecsnmeeelaceerannadanse 2 3 Choose How Your Print Server Will Function ciisscccssssccssssisvstccsssssvercesssseetcestarsaas 2 3 Setting Up the Print Server to Interface with a Multi Function Printer 2 3 MAS STN ride 2 4 Reserve the Print Server s IP Address on Your Router oooooocccccconocaccnnnononnncnnns 2 7 Set Up Each Additional PC to Use the PS121V2 cococccccnnocccnnccannnnnncnanananonnnnnnnos 2 8 Setting Up Your PS121v2 as a Standard Network Print Server ooococcccncicccnncccnnnno 2 9 v v1 1 September 2006 Setting up PCs Running Windows 98SE or Windows ME ccccssseeeeeeesees 2 9 Setting up PCs Running Windows XP or Windows 2000 ccccccsseeeeeeeenees 2 9 setting p a Macintosh Computer asistida 2 16 Chapter 3 Operation Reserving a Printer for Exclusive Use by One PO cinc 3 1 Releasing the Pim Aerie acosan a 3 3 Upgrading the Print Server Software ciccccissciscesistseviccseretsssssccessdencdenbeaedigsennesiensansianniessets 3 3 Reading the Printer Port Salig cavcscceeaseceetdacsets arceaier Ea a aia 3 4 Reading and Setting the Network Parameters
9. SmartWizard icon Ha in the Windows system tray A screen similar to the followng will be displayed Reserve MFP Update Settings Upgrade PS121v2 NETGEAR psc 1300 series 4 Resource Print Scan Storage CF Status Online Reserve a printer for exclusive use by one PC 1 Select a print server 2 Click Reserve before scanning faxing or storage operation 3 Click Release after you finish your job so that others can use the printer Figure 3 1 2 Click Reserve The status icon will change to a red cross indicating that the print server is now reserved Reserve MFP Update Settings Upgrade P5121 2 NETGEAR c 1300 series 4 Resource Print Scan Storage X Status Occupied by 9300unit2 192 168 1 2 Reserve a printer for exclusive use by one PC 1 Select a print server 2 Click Reserve before scanning faxing or storage operation 3 Click Release after you finish your job so that others can use the printer Release Refresh Figure 3 2 3 2 Operation v1 1 September 2006 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 Releasing the Print Server When you finish the n
10. 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 e Is the print server on and is the Status light lit Go to Basic Functioning on page 4 1 e Have I connected the print server correctly Go to Printing Errors on page 4 2 e How can I check the printer s current status remotely Go to Checking the Current Status of the Printer on page 4 3 Basic Functioning Note For the most up to date PS121v2 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit www netgear com gt If you have trouble setting up your PS121v2 check the tips below The print server has no power e Make sure the power cord is connected to the print server e Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet If it is in a power strip make sure the power strip is turned on If it is plugged directly into the wall verify that it is not a switched outlet e Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your print server 4 1 v1 1 September 2006 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
11. USB Multifunction Print Server has 2 LEDs ACT LED ERROR LED USB 2 0 Port 12V 1A Power 10 400 Ethernet Port Diagnostic Reset Button Figure 1 2 See the table below for a description of the LED indicator lights Table 1 1 LED Descriptions ACT Status LED ERRORLED pescrigtion 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 Flashing Flashing LEDs flash in turn Firmware upgrade in progress 1 4 Introduction v1 1 September 2006 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 gt connectors If your printer uses a parallel connector you should use one of the your p p other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server Introduction 1 5 v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Diagnostic Reset Push Button This button has 2 functions e Restore the factory default settings e Print a test page containing all current settings Sen ae Recessed Diagnostic Reset Button Figure 1 4 The button is recessed Use a pin or paper clip to press
12. it How to Restore the Factory Default Settings 1 Unplug the Print Server from its power source 2 Press and hold the diagnostic button While pressing the button apply power to the Print Server and continue pressing the button until the ACT and ERROR LEDs flash alternately How to Generate a Diagnostic Printout Note PostScript printers are unable to print this page If you have a PostScript printer the test page will not be printed gt 1 Ensure that both the Print Server and the attached printer are on 2 Press the diagnostic button and hold it in until the ERROR LED flashes slowly 3 The test page containing the current settings will print 1 6 Introduction v1 1 September 2006 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 e You have a working Ethernet network running TCP IP with at least one Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP PC e You have a printer with a USB port Note The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using gt 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 e You may also need to have your printer driver software handy For
13. most popular printers Windows already has the printer driver software available Q Tip Directly connect the printer you will use to a computer and verify that it is working properly before connecting it to the USB Multifunction Print Server Observe these Precautions For your own safety and to protect your Print Server please observe the following precautions e Use only the correct 12V 1A power adapter Do not pinch crimp or otherwise damage the power cord If exposed to foot traffic ensure that the cable is properly shielded and does not pose a tripping hazard 2 1 v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual e 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 e Avoid using this product near water Exposure to water poses an electric shock hazard Overview of USB Multifunction Print Server Setup Before you share a printer with the NETGEAR PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server you should have at least one computer connected to an Ethernet network and have one unused port on a router When installation is complete your network configuration will look similar to the following Router oes O 7 A Me Print Server Printer Oo a Computers Figure 2 1 PS121v2 Default Factory Settings When you first receive your PS121v2 the default fa
14. operating systems e Easy Installation and Configuration The NETGEAR Print Server software that assures fast and easy setup for Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 and Windows XP The software makes it simple to add PCs to the network that can use the printer connected to the print server e Extremely compact size This allows the print server to be used even where space is extremely limited Ethernet Port 10 100 BASE T standard Ethernet capable to connect any 10 100 Mbps hub and switch e USB 2 0 port The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server has one 480 Mbps USB 2 0 port for connecting to the printer v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual e 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 For a list of USB printers that have been tested with NETGEAR print servers see the Support section of the NETGEAR Web site Note Other USB printers may also be compatible or partially compatible but NETGEAR has not tested them What s in the Box as CUD as 2 3 Figure 1 1 The product package should contain the following items
15. 2 print server and will notify you accordingly If the installation assistant cannot find your print server check the network connections and the print server s status LEDs Setup 2 5 v1 1 September 2006 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 NETGEAR SMART Ww 1 T ARD installation assistant USB Multifunction Print Server model P512142 Assign an IP address to Your Print Server IP Address Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Activate Network Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 Verify Settings Install Software Device Name PS123588 Finalize Setup Recommendation Please reserve the selected IP address in your router settings if possible Refer to your router manual on how to reserve an IP address Note This print server provides a security feature If you want to change IP Address and Device Name then you are required to pass the authentication first The default login for administrator is User Name admin Password password lt Back 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 gt 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
16. al messages gt Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest e Tip This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources Warning Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment Danger This is a safety warning Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death vii v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual e 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 y http kbserver netgear com products PS121v2 asp How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following e Buttons gt Jjand lt forbrowsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time A button that displays the table of contents and an button Double click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual
17. anual opens in a browser window Click the print icon in the upper left of the window Q Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual v1 1 September 2006 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 This chapter introduces the features package contents and appearance of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server For quick installation and setup please see the Installation Guide which describes the installation and use of the PS121v2 for operation with a Microsoft Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows 98SE 2nd edition system Key Features The key features of the USB Multifunction Print Server are e Versatility The USB Multifunction Print Server supports MFP functions such as print scan copy fax and storage operations using the supported
18. ave the Queue Name blank 8 Click Verify to make sure your computer can see the printer You should see the IP address displayed above the button If no IP Address appears check that you have correctly typed the queue name or IP Address 9 Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window 10 At the bottom of the Untitled 1 dialog box click Create 11 When prompted rename the printer with a descriptive name and click Save A printer icon should now appear on your desktop 12 Quit the Desktop Printer Utility 216 Setup v1 1 September 2006 Chapter 3 Operation This chapter describes the non printing operations that can be performed on the PS121v2 print server Those operations are Reserving a multi function printer for temporary exclusive use by one PC Windows XP or Windows 2000 only Upgrading the print server firmware and or SmartWizard from a Windows PC Reading the printer port status Reading and setting the network parameters Change the Web GUI password Reserving a Printer for Exclusive Use by One PC 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 copying or faxing This capability is only available to PCs running a Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system 3 1 v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual To temporarily reserve the print server 1 Click the
19. ber 2006 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 Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89 336 EEC Article 4a Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B CISPR 22 Bestatigung des Herstellers Importeurs Es wird hiermit best tigt da das PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server gem der im BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 und Vfg 46 1992 aufgef hrten Bestimmungen entst rt ist Das vorschriftsm fige Betreiben einiger Ger te z B Testsender kann jedoch gewissen Beschr nkungen unterliegen Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung Das Bundesamt fiir Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet da dieses Ger t auf den Markt g
20. ctory settings are shown below You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel as explained in How to Restore the Factory Default Settings on page 1 6 Network Setting Default Factory Setting IP Address Provided Automatically via DHCP for Initial Setup but Must Be Set to Static IP for Regular Operation Before you begin gather your existing network settings such as the TCP IP addresses and networking protocols in use 29 Setup v1 1 September 2006 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 The choice you make here will affect the way that the print server functions e Ifyou choose the multi function printer capability then before you can send a job to the printer that requires manual intervention such as scanning copying or faxing you must reserve the printer for exclusive use by your computer and then after you have finished with the printer release the printer so that it becomes available to other computers in your network For printing operations the PS121v2 USB Multifunctio
21. e device The above information can also be obtained by running the SmartWizard program or Web GUI If you have a NETGEAR router use the following instructions to reserve the IP address for the print server in your router Otherwise refer to your router manual To permanently reserve the print server IP address in a NETGEAR router 1 Open your web browser and enter the URL http www routerlogin net in the address bar or enter the router s IP address This address is printed on the label on the bottom or the back of the router and is typically either http 192 168 0 1 or http 192 168 1 1 2 Inthe Advanced section of the main menu click LAN IP Setup The Address Reservation table will be displayed at the bottom of the LAN IP Setup window Click Add to open the Address Reservation window Enter the IP address MAC address and device name in the appropriate text boxes and click Add Setup 2 7 v1 1 September 2006 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 A and from some HP printers can block communications between your PC and the PS121v2 Uninstall
22. ebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt die Serie auf die Erf llung der Vorschriften hin zu berpr fen v1 1 September 2006 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 Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations Compliance with the applicable regulations is dependent upon the use of shielded cables It is the responsibility of the user to procure the appropriate cables v1 1 September 2006 v1 1 September 2006 Contents NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual About This Manual Conventions Formats and COME da vii Howo Use This Mantal consi viii How ta Prini tis MES osa viii Chapter 1 Introduction da T In A AE E P E E T E A A 1 1 Vide Mine BO escana T 1 2 mescla DOS PO a 1 3 S MIO ran 1 4 TE U B FON iii 1 5 Diagnosio Roset Push BUON a 1 6 How to Restore the Factory Default Settings cseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeesenees 1 6 How to Generate a Dingnostie
23. ications A 1 v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual A 2 v1 1 September 2006 Technical Specifications 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 Preparing a Computer for Network Access Glossary http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm Related Documents B 1 v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual B 2 Related Documents v1 1 September 2006
24. ick Server Status in the main menu The browser will display the PS121v2 name and firmware version and its IP settings Server Status Firmware Version 1 0 06 Server Name PS123588 LAN Port IP Address 192 168 1 103 IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address 192 168 1 1 SMB Info Domain Name WORKGROUP Figure 3 8 Operation 3 7 v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 4 To edit the IP settings click LAN IP Setup in the main menu LAN IP Setup DHCP Client O Disable Enable IP Address 192 168 it 103 IPSubnetMask 265 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address 192 168 1 1 Figure 3 9 5 Edit the IP address IP subnet mask and gateway IP address as desired and click Apply setting so that the IP address of the device remains fixed It is not recommended that you select Enable If you do the print server will find an IP address for you automatically from the router or other DHCP server in your network When the DHCP server changes the IP address you will be disconnected from the Web GUI and unable to open it again unless you can ascertain the reassigned IP address Also the SmartWizard operates under the assumption that the IP address of the print server is fixed i Warning Normally the DHCP Client field setting should be left in the Disable 6 To change the print server name click Configure Server in the ma
25. in menu edit the name in the Print Server Name text box and click Apply gt Note The print server name must not contain any spaces 3 8 Operation v1 1 September 2006 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 NETGEAR PS121v2 User name admin Password eoccceee Remember my password Figure 3 10 For the user name type admin If you have previously assigned a password enter it in the password box If you have not changed the password type the default value of password 3 Click Configure Server in the main menu Configure Server Print Server Name PS123588 Old Password TT New Password cessssss Repeat New Password eeccescees Figure 3 11 4 Inthe Old Password textbox type the password you used to log in 3 9 Operation v1 1 September 2006 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 1 September 2006 Chapter 4
26. is PC to Use an Installed Print Server View the Installation Guide and User Manual Register Your Product Go to the Online Support Website Figure 2 2 9 4 Setup v1 1 September 2006 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 Install and Set Up the Print Server with This PC Set Up This PC types r a NETGEAR e M A RT 7 installation assistant View the Install S ARTWIZARD USB Multifunction Print Server mode PS12172 Register Your P Get Ready Important Before you begin be sure you do the following A Get Read Go to the Onlin E Connect Equipment Please make sure this PC is able to use all the features of the printer you Activate Network are about to share Your current setup should be like the following Verify Settings oo A 1 Printer is connected to this PC Install Software 2 You can print to the printer from this PC and can use other available Finalize Setup features like scanning or faxing The Installation Assistant will guide you through connecting the NETGEAR print server to the printer and configuring the print server for your network Version 1 0 0 1 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 PS121v
27. lay all the PS121v2 print servers in your local network displaying the device name its MAC address IP address and gateway address Reserve MFP Update Settings Upgrade PS121w2 NETGEAR Device Name MAC Address IP Address Gateway PS123588 00 C0 02 00 23 58 192 168 1 103 192 168 1 1 el MES New IP Address IP Address 192 168 1 103 Suggest Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 L swt Gateway 192 168 1 1 optional Figure 3 6 2 To edit the IP parameters associated with a print server a Ifthe 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 Edit the IP parameters and click Apply Non Windows Computers 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 3 6 Operation v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The browser will display a pop up window prompting you for the user name and password NETGEAR PS121v2 User name admin Password eoccccce Remember my 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 cl
28. n Print Server will work as a standard network print server print jobs can be sent concurrently from different computers on your network This option is only available if al the computers in your network are running Windows XP or Windows 2000 e Ifyou choose the print only printer capability the printer will act like a standard network print server print jobs can be sent concurrently from different computers on your network This option is available for computer networks that include Macintosh computers and computers running Windows 98 SE and Windows ME in addition to computers running Windows XP and Windows 2000 using LPR or raw printing Setting Up the Print Server to Interface with a Multi Function Printer Use the installation instructions on the Resource CD to install and set up your print server Note The multi function feature is only available if all the computers in your network gt run Windows XP or Windows 2000 However the Resource CD can be used to install the PS121v2 as a standard print only print server on Windows 98SE and Windows ME Setup 2 3 v1 1 September 2006 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 Install and Set Up the Print Server with This PC Set Up Th
29. on printing operation you can release the print server yourself by clicking the Release button in the Reserve MFP window shown in Figure 3 2 The print server will automatically release if it remains idle for 5 minutes The status icon will change back to the green checkmark shown in Figure 3 1 Note If you have more than one PS121v2 print server on your network your computer s gt operating system will only be able to connect to the print server selected in the SmartWizard If you want to connect to another print server release the print server you reserved and select the device you want from the displayed list Upgrading the Print Server Software The SmartWizard lets you check whether there is an update to the print server firmware or SmartWizard and if so lets you upgrade either or both To check for updates Operation 3 3 v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1 Click the SmartWizard icon Ea in the Windows system tray and click the Upgrade PS121v2 tab Reserve MFP Update Settings Upgrade PS121v2 NETGEAR Vv Device Name FW Version New Version M P9123588 1002 lt v Smart Wizard Version New Version M On this computer 1 0 0 lt a Click Detect to check for available upgrades Click Upgrade to upgrade those checked components Detect Upgrade Figure 3 3 2 Select the items you want to detect and click Detect If a new
30. r 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 If you are unable to print a test page see Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Setup 2 15 v1 1 September 2006 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 From the Apple Extras folder under Apple LaserWriter Software launch the Desktop Printing Utility A new window titled New Desktop Printer appears 2 Select LaserWriter 8 in the With drop down menu Select Printer LPR and click OK A new window called Untitled 1 will open If the PostScript Printer Description does not match your printer click Change and select your actual printer If your printer model does not appear click the Generic button 5 Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window 6 Inthe LPR Printer Selection box click Change In the Printer Address field type the IP address of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server You can le
31. ration screen The following conditions are displayed e Current status on line off line out of paper e 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 Troubleshooting 4 3 v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 4 4 v1 1 September 2006 Troubleshooting Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server Standards Compatibility IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802 3 10BASE T CSMA CD NetBEUI and TCP IP protocols Data Rate 10 100 Mbps Interface 10BASE T 100BASE TX network port RJ 45 USB 2 0 port Power Specifications for the Power Adapter Input voltage 100 to 240 V AC 50 to 60 Hz according to the power adapter Localized plug For North America Japan UK Europe and Australia Output voltage 12 V DC at 1A Power Specifications for the Print Server Power consumption 12 W maximum Input voltage 12 V DC at 1 Amp maximum Operating Temperature Operating Humidity 0 to40 C 32 to104 F 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 Technical Specif
32. rer and model determine which printer software to use LA Select the manufacturer and model of your printer If your printer came with an installation Ea disk click Have Disk If your printer is not listed consult pour printer documentation for compatible printer software Manufacturer A Printers A Compaq ic Epson Stylus COLOR 800 ESC P 2 ees E Epson Stylus COLOR 850 ESC P 2 Digital B Epson Stylus COLOR 860 ESC P Z Epson A Epson Stylus COLOR 300 ESC P 2 E This driver is digitally signed Windows windows Update Tell me why driver signing is important e ALA AAA Figure 2 15 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 Web site or you can click the Have Disk button to install the printer software from a disk you have b Click Next to proceed If the printer software is already installed on this computer the Add Printer Wizard will inform you and let you keep the existing driver c The Name Your Printer screen prompts for a descriptive name and whether you want it to be the default or not Enter your choices and then click Next to proceed d On the Printer Sharing screen accept the Do not share this printer option and click Next to proceed 5 Print a test page to verify successful printing on your network a Upon completion of the Add Printe
33. such print manager software before proceeding with the Add Printer Port Wizard 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 Install and Set Up the Print Server with This PC Set Up This PC to Use an Installed Print Server View the Installation Guide and User Manual Register Your Product Go to the Online Support Website Exit Figure 2 5 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 For instructions on using the multifunction feature refer to Reserving a Printer for Exclusive Use by One PC on page 3 1 2 8 Setup v1 1 September 2006 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 Note Although the installation procedure is the same as for installing a m
34. 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 The print server is not found Make sure you can access other places from your computer If you cannot then troubleshoot your computer or Internet connectivity If you are running a software firewall disable it This includes the Windows XP firewall which may have been turned on during Windows upgrade or installation without you being aware of it Nothing is printing e Try printing from another computer If this is successful then there is a problem with your computer configuration not the print server Consult the computer and operating system documentation Turn off the print server then turn it on Test whether the print server works e If the printer does not match the printer driver in the operating system then set up the print server using the PS 2 v2 Resource CD See Set Up Each Additional PC to Use the PS121v2 on page 2 8 e Disable the printer s bidirectional feature if it is turned on under Windows 98SE or Windows ME 4 2 Troubleshooting v1 1 September 2006 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 configu
35. ulti function gt printer the installed PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server can only function as a standard print server on Windows 98SE and Window ME platforms Setting up PCs Running Windows XP or Windows 2000 If you intend to access the printer using the standard Windows printer driver install the print server as described in Setting Up the Print Server to Interface with a Multi Function Printer on page 2 3 If you intend to use TCP IP LPR printing follow the installation procedure below 1 Connect Your Print Server into Your Network Configuration as follows a Connect the supplied USB cable A from the print server to the printer A ASV Printer PS121 USB Port Figure 2 6 Setup 2 9 v1 1 September 2006 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 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 ERROR light When the print server is powered on the ERROR light will turn red briefly and then turn off e ACT light When the print server is powered on it it should turn solid green f Verify that your computers are connected to
36. v2 User Manual f From the Type of port drop down list select Standard TCP IP Port Create a new port Type of port Adobe PDF Port Adobe PDF Port Local Port NETGEAR FR Print Server NetGear Print Server Standard TCP IP Port Figure 2 10 g Click Next to start the Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard Welcome to the Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard You use this wizard to add a port for a network printer Before continuing be sure that 1 The device is tumed on 2 The network is connected and configured To continue click Next i Cancel Figure 2 11 3 Complete the Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard as follows 2 12 Setup v1 1 September 2006 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 Add Port For which device do you want to add a port Enter the Printer Name or IP address and a port name for the desired device Printer Name or IP Address 192 168 0103 Port Name IP_192 168 0 103 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 Additional Port Information Required The device could not be identified The detected device is of unknown type Be sure that 1 The device is properly configured 2 The address on the previous page is corect
37. 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 Open your Web browser and type in the IP address of the print server in the browser s Address text box 3 4 Operation v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The browser will display a pop up window prompting you for the user name and password NETGEAR PS121v2 User name Es admin Password eoccccce Remember my 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 Printer Port Status Connected Printer psc 1300 series Status On Line Print State Idle Figure 3 5 The status will indicate On line Off line orOut of paper The print state will show either Idle or Printing Reading and Setting the Network Parameters PCs Running a Windows Operating System 1 Click the SmartWizard icon a in the Windows system tray and click the Update Settings tab Operation 3 5 v1 1 September 2006 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The device list will disp
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