Unix/Linux Printing Please refer to the PS Admin Manual on the CD included with your purchase for information on setting up the Print Server in Unix/Linux.
Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X Note: Mac OS printing with this print server is supported by Postscript printers only! With Mac OSX you can use AppleTalk or LPR printers using IP protocols for printing through Print Servers. Follow the instructions below for setting up the Print Server. After attaching the Print Server to your network using the directions provided in the Quick Installation Guide, change the IP Address of your Macintosh to access the Print Server’s web configuration.
Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) The default IP Address of the Print Server is 192.168.0.10. Manually change your IP Address to 102.168.0.x, where x is any number between 1 and 254 (except 10 which is the IP Address of the Print Server.) The IP Addresses and Subnet Mask shown here are examples only. Select the AppleTalk tab in this window and check Make AppleTalk Active.
Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) To print, open a document and select File > Print from the menu. Select Edit Printer List from the Printer dialog box.
Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) Select the printing protocol preferred, AppleTalk or LPR Printers using IP. In this example, AppleTalk has been selected. AppleTalk protocol: After selecting AppleTalk the Port Name of the Print Server will be displayed. The Port Name shown here is an example only. PS - 116688-U1 PS - 116688-U1 Laserwriter Laserwriter Click on the Port to which the post-script printer is connected.
Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) LPR Printers using IP protocol: When you select LPR Printers using IP Protocol, this window will appear. Type the IP Address of the Print Server into the LPR Printer’s Address field. PS-116688 - U1 In the Queue Name field, type in the Port Name of the post-script printer that is connected to the Print Server. The Port Name illustrated here is only an example. Select the printer model from the dialog box.
Setting up Apple Talk Printing in Mac OS 9 Note: Mac OS printing with this print server supports Postscript printers only! The AppleTalk network protocol is used with computers using the MacOS operating system. It can be used for network communications over standard Ethernet or Fast Ethernet using the EtherTalk transport, or over a proprietary low-speed LocalTalk transport. Your Print Server can be used for network printing to PostScript printers.
Printing from MacOS Client Workstations The exact procedure for selecting a PostScript printer connected to your Print Server may vary slightly, depending on what printer driver version you are using. The procedure described below assumes you are using the LaserWriter 8. To choose a printer connected to your Print Server as your MacOS workstation’s default printer, Open the Chooser by selecting Chooser from the Apple menu. Select the LaserWriter 8 icon on the left. Make sure that AppleTalk is set to Active.
Printing from MacOS Client Workstations (continued) If you have not previously set this printer as the default, your computer will prompt you for a PostScript Printer Description file. Choose Select PPD. Select the appropriate printer description file for your printer. Click Open. (If your printer is not listed, click Generic to use a generic printer description.) If you wish to access this setting in the future, you can use the Setup button in the Chooser window.
Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE.
Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window: In this window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown.
Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, Click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
Networking Basics (continued) In this window, select the best option. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files. Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue, Click Next.
Networking Basics (continued) The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
Networking Basics (continued) How to assign a Name to your computer To name your computer, please follow these directions in Windows XP: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click My Computer Select Properties and Click Select the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window. You may enter a Computer Description (optional). To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change.
Networking Basics (continued) How to assign a Name to your Computer In this window, enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK How to find your IP Address in Windows XP The adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range.
Networking Basics (continued) How to find your IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/ Broadband Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click Network Connections Right-click Local Area Connections Double-click Properties 68
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Select Use the following IP Address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)Properties window. Input your IP Address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4.
Technical Specifications Printer Connection Printer Port: USB port (ver 1.1) Bidirectional Communication: Hewlett-Packard PJL (Printer Job Language) standard for bidirectional communication. Network Connection Network Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b Wireless Standard Network Data Transfer Rate: 10/100 Mbps (megabits per second) Network Connector: RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T Category 5 twisted-pair connection Network Protocols Ethernet Frame Types: 802.2, 802.
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Appendix: DP-311U Printer Compatibility List For Windows The Canon Printer Canon BJC-55, 85 Canon S100SP Canon S200SP Canon S300 Canon S330 Canon S400SP Canon S450 Canon S520 Canon S600 Canon S750 Canon S4500 Canon S6300 Canon S9000 The Epson Printer Epson Stylus Color 900 Epson Stylus Color 1160 Epson Stylus Color 2200 Epson Stylus Photo 720 Epson Stylus Photo 810, 820, 830, 890 Epson Stylus Photo 900 Epson Stylus Photo 1280, 1290 Epson Stylus C41UX, C405, C42UX Epson Stylus C60, C61, C62 Epson Stylus C
Appendix: DP-311U Printer Compatibility List for Windows (continued) The Lexmark Printer Lexmark 4039 10R Lexmark 5700 Lexmark Optra Color 45 Lexmark Optra C710 Lexmark Optra E, E+, E310 Lexmark Optra K1220 Lexmark Optra M410, M412 Lexmark Optra N Lexmark Optra R+ Lexmark Optra S1250, S1855 Lexmark Optra SC-1275 Lexmark Optra SE-3455 Lexmark Optra T614 Lexmark Optra W810 Lexmark Z53 Other printers from the brands listed above may also be supported. For an updated compatibility list please visit: http://www.