Hypertec FastPrint Multiprotocol Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Print Server Hardware Network Card User Manual
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1. peer to peer networks workstations can print directly to the HyperNet Fastprint without increasing the load of another workstation or server The HyperNet Fastprint s parallel printer ports are IEEE 1284 compliant high speed bidirectional ports which can transmit to high speed laser printers much faster than a PC s parallel printer port High speed laser printers connected to the HyperNet Fastprint s parallel ports can be operated at full their capacity Because the HyperNet Fastprint is very portable and inexpensive compared to a PC based print server and because the HyperNet Fastprint connects to your file servers through the network printers can be deployed to locations of maximum convenience to users The HyperNet Fastprint offers extraordinary flexibility operating with all major network operating systems and protocols Index 1 Windows NT Windows 95 98 Windows for Workgroups Microsoft LAN Manager IBM LAN Server AppleTalk MacOS EtherTalk Windows based setup and administration software EtherP Admin is supplied with the HyperNet Fastprint making configuration and management quick and easy The HyperNet Fastprint also supports configuration and management via the telnet protocol for networks without Windows compatible machines External Features This section describes the externally visible features of the HyperNet Fastprint print server Port Connectors The HyperNet Fastprint s three printer ports are2. Fe u NX Www W oe OSs 4 221 ww Multiprotocol Ethernet Fast Ethernet Print Server Hardware Users Guide Information in this document is subject to change without notice All rights reserved All brand names are registered trademarks of their respective companies 16 17 dafur dab diese Ulmnungen nicht abgedeckt werden Beachten Sie beim Anschlu an das Stromnetz die Anschlu werte Die Netzanschlu steckdose mu aus Gr nden der elektrischen Sicherheit einen Schutzleiterkontakt haben Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlu leitung so da niemand dar ber fallen kann Es sollete auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Ger ten befinden sind zu beachten Wird das Ger t ber einen l ngeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen Somit wird im Falle einer berspannung eine Besch digung vermieden Durch die L ftungs ffnungen d rfen niemals Gegenst nde oder Fl ssigkeiten in das Ger t gelangen Dies k nnte einen Brand bzw Elektrischen Schlag ausl sen ffnen Sie niemals das Ger t Das Ger t darf aus Gr nden der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal ge ffnet werden Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Ger t vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu berpr fen a Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sint besch digt b Fl ssigkeit ist in das Ger t eingedrungen c Das Ger t war Feucht
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4. igkeit ausgesetzt d Wenn das Ger t nicht der Bedienungsanleitung ensprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen e Das Ger t ist gefallen und oder das Geh use ist besch digt f Wenn das Ger t deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist Bei Reparaturen d rfen nur Orginalersatzteile bzw den Orginalteilen entsprechende Teile verwendet werden Der Einsatz von ungeeigneten Ersatzteilen kann eine weitere Besch digung hervorrufen Wenden Sie sich mit allen Fragen die Service und Repartur betreffen an Ihren Servicepartner Somit stellen Sie die Betriebssicherheit des Ger tes sicher FEC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this user s guide may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CE Mark Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to t
5. light to show that the HyperNet Fastprint is transferring print data through the appropriate parallel or serial port These three indicators are also used by the print server s power on self test POST to indicate any hardware failures 4 Index Server Carefully remove all items from the package In addition to this Hardware User s Guide be certain that you have One HyperNet Fastprint print server One DC power adapter suitable for your country s electric power Two EtherP Admin software diskettes One Print Server Administration User s Guide Fasteners for optional wall mounting If any item is missing or if you find any damage or mismatch promptly contact your dealer for assistance Installing the HyperNet Fastprint WARNING Configuration problems may result if the HyperNet Index Fastprint is powered up without first establishing its network connection Follow this procedure to avoid complications at the configuration stage A MUOMICOL Ult TEYPELINGL Dasipillit W Te UCLWO LK Usitlsa U INIT 10Base T 100Base TX connector on the print server s side panel 5 While each printer is powered off connect its tested and confirmed port to a like printer port of the HyperNet Fastprint If you are connecting fewer than three printers then keep in mind that parallel port connections are preferred for high performance printers 6 Switch on each connected printer 7 Plug the DC powe
6. located on its rear panel Two identical parallel ports are labeled LPT1 and LPT2 the single serial port is labeled COM These printer ports are independently configurable using the EtherP Admin program or the print server s telnet interface See the Print Server Administration User s Guide for information about configuring the print server s ports 2 Index Network Cable Connector The HyperNet Fastprint s right side panel features an RJ 45 connector for connection to 10Base T Ethernet cabling or 100Base TX Fast Ethernet cabling which should be Category 5 twisted pair cable The port supports the NWay protocol allowing the print server to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is located on the HyperNet Fastprint s right side panel and is labeled DC 12V Network Cable Connector DC Power Connector Figure 1 2 Print Server Right Side Panel Index 3 9 FOwer ix Steady or flashing green confirms that the HyperNet Fastprint is powered on The indicator blinks off briefly to indicate that the HyperNet Fastprint is transmitting to the network Link Rx Steady or flashing green confirms that the HyperNet Fastprint has a good connection to the Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network The indicator blinks off briefly to indicate that the HyperNet Fastprint is receiving from the network LPT1 LPT2 COM These LED indicators
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8. r adapter s DC output plug into the DC 12V power socket on the side panel of the HyperNet Fastprint 8 Plug the power adapter into an electric service outlet This will supply power to the HyperNet Fastprint as it has no external power switch The Power Tx LED on the HyperNet Fastprint s front panel should light steady green and the HyperNet Fastprint s self test will proceed Power On Self Test When the HyperNet Fastprint is powered on it automatically performs a self test on each of its major components The final result of the self test is signaled by the state of the LPT1 LPT2 and COM LED indicators following the self test Preliminary to the actual component tests the three LED indicators are tested to confirm their steady and flashing operation Immediately after power up all five of the LED s should show steady green for several seconds Then the LPT1 LPT2 and COM LEDs should flash on 6 Index contact your dealer tor correctio n Of the faulty unit Really LPT COM Component Testing Your HyperNet Fastprint The EtherP Admin software includes a Print Test function for confirmation of printer cable connections and functions That operational test can be Index 7 AV ALIVUIIL ULI MAJA A td oi VVEULE ULI LENTIL Pees ir Mp OHU Liv printer port connectors facing down set the two mounting screws at the lower left and upper right corners of a rectangle as shown below actual size When setting the sc
9. rews into the wall or partition leave about 3 mm 1 3 in between the head of each screw and the wall surface Then place the HyperNet Fastprint so that the mounting sockets on the bottom of its case fit over the two screws Press the case gently toward the wall and slide the case 8 Index Index T Orts bi directional 25 pin parallel Ports x Z 7 pIN DIE serial port x 1 Parallel Port Bi directional Communication Hewlett Packard PJL Printer Job Language supported Network Connection Network Standards IEEE 802 3 10Base T Ethernet IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet Network Data Transfer Rate 10 100Mbps Network Connector RJ 45 connector for 10Base T or 100BASE TX unshielded twisted pair connection NWay automatic speed negotiation supported Network Protocols Ethernet Frame Types 802 2 802 3 Ethernet II SNAP auto switching Transport Protocols IPX SPX TCP IP NetBEUI AppleTalk EtherTalk TCP IP Protocols Supported BOOTP SNMP Telnet TFTP FTP Ipd 10 Index Power Supply External power supply providing 12VDC 500mA Dimensions 190mm x 116 8mm x 30 9mm Weight approx 360g Operating Temperature 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 10 to 50 C Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Emissions FCC Class A CISPR 22 Class A VCCI Class 1 AS NZS 3548 1995 Class A Safety UL UL 1950 CSA CSA950 TUV GS EN60950 B Port Pinouts This appendix shows the pinouts of the HyperNet Fastprint parallel and se
10. rial printer ports Index 11 Ze Ze Data 1 Bi directional 6 Gi Data Bidirectional s 8 _ Data Bidirectional 9 9 Daags Bi directional 18 25 16 17 19 30 Growmd___ ____ Serial Port The table below shows the pinout of the print server s 9 pin RS 232 serial port The print server s serial port is aDTE Data Terminal Equipment port and should be connected to a DCE Data Communications Equipment serial port on your printer Consult your printer s documentation for detailed information on how to connect the print server to your printer 12 Index Index 13 does not include service to repair damage resulting from accident disaster misuse abuse or non Hypertec modification of the product Additional components installed by the dealer or end user are not covered by this warranty Apart from the above no warranty is expressed or implied including warranty of merchantability or warranty of fitness for use for a particular purpose The liability of Hypertec is limited to the repair or replacement of the product with a functionally equivalent or better product Hypertec is not liable for any accidental general special exemplary or consequential damages resulting from any product failure even if Hypertec has been advised of the possibility of such damages Hypertec Limited Units 1 3 Station Road Hungerford Berkshire RG17 0DY Ph 44 0 1488 686844 Fax 44 0 1488 686845 Web www hypertec co uk E
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