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Lexmark Confidential until announced - August 16, 2004 5:20 pm
ABC Print Server
User's Guide
August 2004
www.lexmark.com
Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc.,
registered in the United States and/or other countries.
© 2004 Lexmark International, Inc.
All rights reserved.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40550
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- Page 1 ABC Print Server User’s Guide August 2004 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. © 2004 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road...
- Page 2 Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. In the United Kingdom and Eire, send to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. Lexmark may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. You can purchase additional copies of publications related to this product by calling 1-800-553-9727.
- Page 3 Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.
- Page 4 Companies participating in this program introduce products that power down when they are not being used. This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Lexmark International, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
- Page 5 This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
- Page 6 Lexmark is contact Lexmark at 1-859-232-3000, or on Warranty legally liable. In no event will Lexmark be the World Wide Web at http:// Lexmark warrants that this product: liable for any lost profits, lost savings, support.lexmark.com.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1: Getting started............. 1 Select a location for your print server............. 1 Unpacking your print server ................1 Wireless network settings................3 Chapter 2: Setting up your wireless print server ......4 Setup overview....................4 Minimum requirements................... 4 Configuring your wireless print server ............ -
Page 8: Chapter 1: Getting Started
Getting started Select a location for your print server The location of your print server is vital to ensuring that it works effectively. Follow these guidelines when determining a location for your print server: • The print server should be kept on a flat, level surface away from excessive heat, cold and moisture. - Page 9 Number Description (Insert Variable) for Print server Name (Insert Variable) Setup Utility CD Setup Sheet Power Supply USB Cable Power Cord wall adapter Understanding the print server ports Number Part Description USB Port (To Computer) Connects your print server to a computer. You then use the USB port 2 to connect your print server to your printer.
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Page 10: Wireless Network Settings
Understanding the print server indicator lights Number Part Description Power Indicator Shows that the print server has power USB Status Shows that the print server is connected over USB and is communicating. Wireless Status Shows that the print server is communicating wirelessly. Wireless network settings You may need to know some of your wireless network settings in order to set up your wireless print server. -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Wireless Print Server
– WEP with 64 bit or 128 bit security keys – WPA (wifi protected access) - Personal in pre-shared key mode over TKIP • A network-capable printer • The Lexmark ABC Setup Utility CD Setting up your wireless print server... -
Page 12: Configuring Your Wireless Print Server
• The drivers or printer software CD that came with your printer • A computer that utilizes one of the following operating systems: • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Unix/Linux xx.xx Configuring your wireless print server Connect your print server to your computer Insert the small end of the USB cable into the print server’s left side USB port. - Page 13 Using the ABC Wireless Print Server Setup Wizard Insert the ABC Setup Utility CD. The welcome screen will open automatically. Click Next to access your computer’s current wireless settings. Select the appropriate Network Name (SSID) from the list and click Next. Troubleshooting tip: If the Network Name you want to use is not in the list: •...
- Page 14 Disconnect the USB cable from both your computer and the print server. Use the same cable to connect the print server to your printer. To make this connection, insert the large end of the USB cable into the middle USB port on the back of the print server. Then, insert the small end of the USB cable into your printer.
- Page 15 Entering alternate network settings Once you have started the ABC Wireless Print Server Setup Utility and the Wizard has collected and displayed your computer’s existing wireless settings, if the network configuration you want to use is not available, you have the option to enter a different network configuration. After the Setup Wizard performs the site survey, select the option to enter a different configuration.
- Page 16 If security was selected, enter the appropriate security key(s) and click Next. If no security was selected, proceed to step 9. Check each network attribute on the summary screen to make sure that the settings are correct. If the settings are correct, click Next to apply these settings to your print server. Disconnect the USB cable from both your computer and the print server.
- Page 17 Click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Configuring your wireless print server...
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Page 18: Chapter 3: Changing Your Wireless Print Server Settings
Changing your wireless print server settings The easiest way to change settings in the wireless print server is through the embedded web server. In order for this to work, you must have successfully completed the installation of the print server on your network. -
Page 19: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Use this section to solve problems you may have while setting up your print server. Indicator light status Indicator light pattern: State Result: Power indicator The Print Server is powered on. USB Status USB cable connecting the print server to the printer is secure and the printer is on. -
Page 20: My Network Printer Does Not Print
If necessary, double-click setup.exe. Continue with step 11 on the Setup Sheet. My network printer does not print • Make sure all cables to the printer, print server, electrical outlet, and network connection are secure. • Make sure the Power, USB, and Wireless status indicator lights are on. •... -
Page 21: Chapter 5: Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup Ad hoc installation *****This section is currently being researched and written***** Advanced Setup... -
Page 22: Chapter 6: Glossary
Glossary DHCP. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network. This means that a new device can be added to a network without having to manually assign a unique IP address. - Page 23 Network authentication. You can use one of the following protocols for network authentication: • None • Shared - WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol) • WPA-Personal (TKIP:PSK) - WPA (WiFi Protected Access) in PSK (Pre-Shared Key) mode A WPA (WiFi Protected Access) key is like a password and must meet the following criteria: If using Hex characters, valid keys are at least 24 characters long;...