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Planex Mini100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 JAPAN http://www.planex.co.jp E-mail: info-planex@planex.co.jp 4F, Win Kanda Takahashi Bldg 1-7, Kanda Sudacho Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo 101-0041 Japan Tel: +81-3-3256-9091 Fax: +81-3-3256-9207 TAIWAN http://www.planex.com.tw E-mail: info-planex@planex.com.tw 11F,No.190, Chung-Cheng Rd., Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C Tel: +886-2-2910-0115 Fax: +886-2-2910-0116...
  • Page 3 Contents subject to change without prior notice. Do not use extra/optional attachments unless their use is recommended by ● Pci is a registered trademark of PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. the product manufacturer. Doing so may cause hazards. All other trademarks belong to their respective proprietors.
  • Page 4 Mini100/Mini2 Under any of the following conditions, promptly unplug the product from ● the wall outlet and seek assistance from a qualified service center. a. The power cord or AC power adapter is damaged (or frayed). b. If liquid has been spilled into this product.
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting Please refer to this section for all troubleshooting information. Appendix B Chapter 2 Specifications Provides technical specifications of the Mini100/Mini2 print servers. Hardware Installation Helps you to get started with the basic installation of the print server. This chapter also explains how to attach the print server to a printer and a network.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Installation under Wi n d o w s 9 5 / 9 8 ....7 Installation under Wi n d o w s N T ....1 2 Chapter 4 Setting Up a Network Windows95/98 Networks ......... 1 8 WindowsNT Networks ......... 3 2 Configuring Mini100/Mini2 ....... 4 9...
  • Page 7 2. Refer to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 to install the “PS Port ” utility. If you wish to configure the Mini100/ Mini2 Print Server via “S m a r t 2. Refer to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 and install the PS Port utility. (This Print Manager 2”, install “Smart Print Manager2”...
  • Page 8 2. Refer to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install the PS Port utility. (This 4. Refer to Chapter 4 to assign an IP address to the Mini100/ Mini2 print step is not necessary if you plan to install “Smart Print Manager 2”.) server.
  • Page 9 Using Auto Setup under Windows95/98 to initiate automatic installation 3. Refer to Chapter 4 to assign an IP address to the Mini100/ Mini2 print 1. Refer to Chapter 2 to setup the Mini100/ Mini2 hardware. server. If you are using Smart Print Manager 2, proceed to Section 4-3- 2.
  • Page 10 Using Auto Setup under WindowsNT to initiate automatic installation 1. Refer to Chapter 2 to set up the Mini100/ Mini2 hardware. 1. Refer to Chapter 2 to setup the Mini100/ Mini2 hardware. 2. See Section 5-5 in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to the existing 2.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and AppltTalk protocols. Equipped with these features, The parallel port may not directly attach to some printers. ※ the Mini100/ Mini2 print servers allow multiple computers to share a single p r i n t e r. Supported platforms/ networks include NetWare, Macintosh, Packing List Microsoft WindowsNT, Windows95/98 peer-to-peer networks as well as a number of UNIX-based systems and Linux distributions.

  • Page 12: Parts Terminology

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Mini100/Mini2 Before proceeding, please take a minute to review the safety guidelines Parts Terminology described in the Safety Instruction above and the following additional precautions. ● Do not place the product in a damp or wet location.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Print Server To Your Network

    Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 1. Connect one end of a twisted-pair straight (UTP) cable to the RJ-45 port that the print server is out of working order. Please contact our technical Connecting the Print Server to Your Network on the print server.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Software Installation

    Chapter 3 Software Installation Mini100/Mini2 Two utilities are supplied with the Mini100/ Mini2 print server. Read the 2. From the Start button on the desktop, select “Run” and enter “A:\SETUP” following notes and install the required utility. (if your floppy drive is Drive A) in the displayed field. Click on the OK button.
  • Page 15 Port” to your PC if you plan to print without using a WindowsNT or N e t Ware server. “Smart Print Manager 2” is used to configure the Mini100/Mini2, and is not used to print documents. Install this utility only to the PC from which you plan to configure the print server. After you have selected the utility (or utilities) install, click on the Next button to initiate software installation.

  • Page 16: Installation Under Wi N D O W S N

    Uninstalling the Utilities To uninstall the utilities, first click on the Start button and select Settings and then Control Panel. Click on an item labeled “Planex Print Server for Windows95/98” and then click on the “Add / Remove” button. The Mini100/Mini2 utility (utilities) will be uninstalled from the system.
  • Page 17 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 3. The following screen will be displayed. Click on the Next button. 4. In the next screen, you can change the target directory. If the default path is okay, simply click on the Next button to continue.
  • Page 18 ※ If you are using LPR port to print via TCP/IP, you do not need to install and then Control Panel. Click on an item labeled “Planex Print Server for “PS Port”. WindowsNT” and then click on the “Add / Remove” button. The Mini100/Mini2 utility (utilities) will be uninstalled from the system.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Setting Up A Network

    How to add IPX/SPX protocol: see Section 4-1-b ● How to add TCP/IP protocol: see Section 4-1-c If you are using WindowsNT, please go to Section 4-2. ※ Refer to Section 4-3 to learn how to configure the Mini100/ Mini2 print ※ servers.
  • Page 20 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 ● 4-1-a Adding NetBEUI Protocol 2. Click on the Add button. The following screen will be displayed. Select 1. From the Start button, select Settings and then Control Panel. In the “Protocols” and then click on the Add button.
  • Page 21 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 3. A screen titled “Select a Networking Protocol” will appear. Select 4. NetBEUI protocol will be added to the system. Note that an item labeled “Microsoft” as Manufacturer, and choose “NetBEUI” in the network “NetBEUI” has been added in the screen below.
  • Page 22 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 ● 4-1-b Adding IPX/SPX 2. Click on the Add button. The following screen will be displayed. 1. From the Start button, select Settings and then Control Panel. In the Select “Protocols” and then click on the Add button.
  • Page 23 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 3. A screen titled “Select a Networking Protocol” will appear. Select 4. IPX/SPX protocol will be added to the system. Note that an item labeled “Microsoft” as Manufacturer, and choose “IPX/SPX Compatible “IPX/SPX compatible protocol” has been added in the screen below.
  • Page 24 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 ※ Sometimes, PCs with only IPX/SPX protocol fail to detect the Mini100/ ● 4-1-c Adding TCP/IP Protocol Mini2 print servers. If this is the case, add “NetWare Network Client”. 1. From the Start button, select Settings and then Control Panel. Double- To add this client, simply double-click on the Network icon in Control click on the Network icon.
  • Page 25 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 2. Click on the “Add” button. The following screen will be displayed. 3. A screen titled “Select a Networking Protocol” will be displayed. Now, select “Protocol” and then click on the Add button. Select “Microsoft” as manufacturer, and choose “TCP/IP” in the...

  • Page 26: Windowsnt Networks

    Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 ● 4. TCP/IP protocol will be added to the system. Note that an item labeled How to add NetBEUI protocol: see Section 4-2-a WindowsNT Networks ● “TCP/IP” has been added in the following screen. How to add IPX/SPX protocol: see Section 4-2-b ●...
  • Page 27 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 ● 4-2-a Adding NetBEUI Protocol 2.Click on the “Protocol” tab, and then click on the Add button. If 1. From My Computer, select and double-click Control Panel and then NetBEUI has not bee installed, select “NetBEUI protocol” and click on Network icons.
  • Page 28 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 2. Click on the “Protocol” tab, and see whether “NWLink IPX/SPX 3. Select “NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport” in the list and click on Compatible Transport” has been installed. If this item is not visible, click the OK button.
  • Page 29 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 4. The system now attempts to copy files. Set your WindowsNT CD-ROM 5. A protocol labeled “NWLink IPX/SPX compatible transport” will be to the CD-ROM drive, and enter its path (if the CD-ROM drive is Drive added to the system.
  • Page 30 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 6. A service called “Client Service for NetWare” needs to be installed to the 7. Select “Client Service for NetWare” in the list and click on the OK PC to which you plan to install “Smart Print Manager 2”. Select the button.
  • Page 31 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 8. The system now attempts to copy files. Set your WindowsNT CD-ROM 9. A new service labeled “Client Service for NetWare” will be added in the to the CD-ROM drive, and enter its path (if the CD-ROM drive is Drive Services tab.
  • Page 32 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 10. The Network screen will be displayed again. Click on the “Close” 3. The system now attempts to copy files. Set your WindowsNT CD-ROM button. Now, the system asks you whether you wish to restart the PC. to the CD-ROM drive, and enter its path (if the CD-ROM drive is Drive Select “Yes”...
  • Page 33 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 4. A protocol labeled “TCP/IP” will be added to the system. 5. A service called “TCP/IP Printing” needs to be installed as well. Click on the Services tab and check whether an item labeled “Microsoft TCP/IP Printing” is visible. If not, click on the Add button.
  • Page 34 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 7. The system now attempts to copy files. Set your WindowsNT CD-ROM 8. A new service labeled “Microsoft TCP/IP Printing” will be added in the to the CD-ROM drive, and enter its path (if the CD-ROM drive is Drive Services tab.

  • Page 35: Configuring Mini100/Mini2

    1. Run Smart Print Manager 2. After a while, the utility detects all the Mini100/ Mini2 print server(s) on your network as shown below. Click 10. To enable the print server in TCP/IP, an IP address needs to be assigned on the detected print server, then click on the Manual Setup button to the product.
  • Page 36 Print Server Name: Your NetWare server uses this name to identify the print server. General: allows the user to modify the basic configuration of the Mini100/ Netware Mode: Set this parameter to “Enable” to use the print server in a Mini2 print server.
  • Page 37 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 To configure the print server via a Web browser, first you need to assign an IP address to the product. Refer to Appendix C and check whether a TCP/IP network has been configured for the print server. ■...
  • Page 38 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 4. Start your Web browser and access the print server. In the WWW address 6. To manually assign an IP address to the print server, check the “Assign an field, type “http://” and enter the IP address you have assigned in Step 2 IP address”...
  • Page 39 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 ■ An IP address has been assigned to the print server 3. A menu of accessible parameters will be displayed on the left. Click on If the print server is already used in a TCP/IP network and an IP address has the menu item you wish to configure.
  • Page 40 Example: tftp 192.168.1.220 get config.txt Example: tftp 192.168.1.220 get reset 5. Use the NotePad utility for Windows or any other text editor to open the The configuration of the Mini100/ Mini2 print server is now over. downloaded file (config.txt). ■...
  • Page 41 Example: tftp 192.168.1.220 get reset 5. Use “vi” or any other text editor to open the downloaded file (config.txt). The configuration of the Mini100/ Mini2 print server is now over. The file consists of the following parameters. 01 BoxName...

  • Page 42: Printing From A Windows95/98 Pc 6

    Chapter 5 Configuring Your Printer Mini100/Mini2 As the print server supports printing from NetWare, Wi n d o w s N T, As shown above, the two groups of printing schemes have different pluses Windows95/98, UNIX and Linux PCs, it can be used in various networking and minuses.
  • Page 43 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 2. In the screen below, select “Local Printer” and click on the Next button. 4. From the “Available Ports” list, select “LPT1:” and click on the “Next” button. 3. You can select a printer in this screen. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and specify your printer.
  • Page 44 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 6. The next screen asks you whether you wish to print a test page. Select 7. Now, the name of your printer should be visible in the “Printers” folder. “No” and click on the Finish button. Move the mouse cursor to this printer name (icon), and click the right button of your mouse.
  • Page 45 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 8. Click on the Add Port button to display the screen below. Select the 9. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the NetBEUI “Other” item and then “PS Port” in the field. Click on the OK button to tab.
  • Page 46 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 10. See the “Port” field in the “Details” tab (see below), and check whether 11. Click on the “Test” button in the window. The configuration of the a port name similar to the example is shown. If it is, click on the Apply printer is over if the test page is printed normally.
  • Page 47 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 ● 5-1-b Using IPX Protocol to Print 2. Select “Local Printer” and click on the Next button. 1. From the Start button, select Settings and then Printers. Double-click on the Add Printer icon and click on the Next button.
  • Page 48 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 4. In the “Available Ports” field, select “LPT1:” and click on the Next 6. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select button. “No” and click on the Finish button. 5. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is 7.
  • Page 49 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 8. Click on the Add Port button. Now, select Other and choose “PS Port” in 9. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the IPX tab. the field below. Click on the OK button to continue.
  • Page 50 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 10. See the “Port” field in the “Details” tab (see below), and check whether 11. Click on the “Test” button in the window. The configuration of the a port name similar to the example is shown. If it is, click on the Apply printer is over if the test page is printed normally.
  • Page 51 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 ● 5-1-c Using TCP / IP Protoclo to Print 2. Select “Local Printer” and click on the Next button. 1. From the Start button, select Settings and then Printers. Double-click on the Add Printer icon and click on the Next button.
  • Page 52 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 3. Refer to the user’s guide of your printer, and select the manufacturer and 5. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is printer name in the two lists. okay, simply click on the Next button. Otherwise, enter a desired printer name and click Next.
  • Page 53 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 7. N o w, the name of your printer should be visible in the Printers folder. 8. Click on the Add Port button. Now, select Other and choose “PS Port” in Move your mouse cursor to this printer name (icon), and click the right the field below.
  • Page 54 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 9. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the IPX tab. 10. See the “Port” field in the “Details” tab (see below), and check whether After a while, the wizard detects your print server on the network. Click a port name similar to the example is shown.

  • Page 55: Printing From A Windowsnt

    Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 11. Click on the “Test” button in the window. The configuration of the Printing from a WindowsNT PC printer is over if the test page is printed normally. Proceed to one of the four sections that matches your networking protocol and printing mode.
  • Page 56 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 2. In the next screen, click on the “Add Port” button to continue. 3. Select “PS Port” and click on the New Port button. ※ The PS Port item will not be shown if the utility is not installed properly.
  • Page 57 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 4. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the NetBEUI 6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and tab. After a while, the wizard detects your print server. Click on the print printer in the two lists.
  • Page 58 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 8. The next window asks you whether you wish to share the driver in your 9. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select network. If you do not wish to share the driver, simply click on the Next “Yes”...
  • Page 59 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 ● 5-2-b Using IPX Protocol to Print 3. Select “PS Port” and click on the New Port button. 1. From the Start button, select Settings and then Printers. Double-click on the Add Printer icon. Now, select My Computer and click on the Next button.
  • Page 60 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 4. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the IPX tab. 5. The new port should be now visible in the Available Ports list (see After a while, the wizard detects your print server. Click on the print below).
  • Page 61 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 7. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is 9. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select okay, simply click on the Next button. Otherwise, enter a desired printer “Yes”...
  • Page 62 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 2. In the next screen, click on the “Add Port” button to continue. 4. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the TCP/IP tab. After a while, the wizard detects your print server. Click on the print server name (under Device Name) and click on the OK button.
  • Page 63 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 5. The new port should be now visible in the Available Ports list (see 6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and below). Click on the Next button. printer in the two lists.
  • Page 64 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 8. The next window asks you whether you wish to share the driver in your ● 5-2-d Using TCP/IP Protocol and LPR Port to Print network. If you do not wish to share the driver, simply click on the Next 1.
  • Page 65 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 3. Select “LPR Port” and click on the New Port button. 4. In the “Name or address of server providing lpd” field, enter the IP address assigned to the print server. In the “Name of printer or print queue on that server”...

  • Page 66: Printing Via A Windowsnt Network

    Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and ● Using TCP/IP Protocol and PS Port: see Section 5-3-c printer in the two lists. ● Using LPR Port to Print: see Section 5-3-d ●...
  • Page 67 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 2. In the next screen, click on the “Add Port” button to continue. 4. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the NetBEUI tab. After a while, the wizard detects your print server. Click on the print server name (under Device Name) and click on the OK button.
  • Page 68 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and network. Select the “Shared as” option, and enter a Shared Name in the printer in the two lists. same field. Since your client PCs will recognize the print server by this name, it is recommended to assign a name that indicates the name of your printer.
  • Page 69 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 ※ If the test page does not come out properly, refer to Appendix A for 2. In the next screen, click on the “Add Port” button to continue. troubleshooting information. 5-3-b Using IPX Protocol and PS Port ●...
  • Page 70 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 4. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the NetBEUI 6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and tab. After a while, the wizard detects your print server. Click on the print printer in the two lists.
  • Page 71 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 8. The next window asks you whether you wish to share the driver in your ● 5-3-c Using TCP/IP Protocol and PS Port network. Select the “Share” option, and enter a Shared Name in the same 1. From the Start button, select Settings and then Printers. Double-click on field.
  • Page 72 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 3. Select “PS Port” and click on the New Port button. ※ If your print server is not detected, refer to Section 4-2-c in Chapter 4 and check whether TCP/IP protocol has been installed. If the same problem persists even though the protocol is already set up, check whether a valid IP address has been assigned to the print server.
  • Page 73 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and 8. The next window asks you whether you wish to share the driver in your printer in the two lists. network. Select the “Share” option, and enter a Shared Name in the same field.
  • Page 74 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 9. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select ● 5-3-d Using TCP/IP and LPR Port “Yes” and click on the Finish button. The configuration of your printer is 1. From the Start button, select Settings and then Printers. Double-click on complete if the test page is printed properly.
  • Page 75 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 2. In the next screen, click on the “Add Port” button to continue. 4. In the “Name or address of server providing lpd” field, enter the IP address assigned to the print server. In the “Name of printer or print queue on that server”...
  • Page 76 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and 7. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is printer in the two lists. okay, simply click on the Next button. Otherwise, enter a desired printer...
  • Page 77 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 8. The next window asks you whether you wish to share the driver in your 9. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select network. Select the “Shared” option, and enter a Share Name in the same “Yes”...
  • Page 78 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 4. The wizard lists all the PCs on the network. Double-click the server 2. Select “Network Printer” and click on the Next button. machine to which you have set up the print server. A printer icon should be displayed under the server icon. Select this printer and click on the OK button.
  • Page 79 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 5. In the next screen, the network path you have selected in Step 4 will be 7. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is displayed. Click on the Next button. okay, simply click on the Next button.

  • Page 80: Printing Via A Netware Server

    Printing via a NetWare Server Select the print server you wish to configure, and click on the Auto Setup The Mini100/ Mini2 Print Server can be used as a NetWare print server. To button. enable the print server under NetWare, select either the Auto Setup or the Manual Setup option.
  • Page 81 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 5. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to save the new configuration. 2. In the next screen, select Network Printer and click on the Next button. Select “Yes” to save the new settings. 6. After a while, the Smart Print Manager 2 screen will be displayed again.
  • Page 82 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 6. Refer to the user's manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and model name of your printer in the two lists. Click on the Next button. * For the installation procedure of the printer driver, please refer to the 5.
  • Page 83 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 7. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is 8. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select okay, simply click on the Next button. "Yes" and click on the Finish button. The configuration of the print server is complete if the test page is printed properly.

  • Page 84: Printing From A Macintosh

    Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 Printing from a Macintosh A p p l e Talk networking protocol is used on computers that utilize an OS name of the printer you wish to use, and click on the Settings button. called MacOS. While AppleTalk can be used in standard Ethernet or Fast 4.

  • Page 85: Printing From A Unix / Linux Pc

    Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 e. Please enter the name of the remote host that xxxx is attached to: Printing from a UNIX / Linux PC ->Enter the IP address that has been assigned to the printer server in Section The print server supports each UNIX OS and Linux distribution. This 7-1.
  • Page 86 Format: lp -d [Printer Name] [File Name] manual of your printer to disable the bi-directional print function. Our Web Example: To print /etc/hosts file, enter: site (http://www.planex.co.jp) lists all the supported printers. lp -d mini2 /etc/hosts ■ SUN Solaris 2.x ■...

  • Page 87: Chapter6 Deleting The Supplied Utilities

    2. Double-click the Add/ Remove Application icon. manual of your printer to disable the bi-directional print function. Our Web 3. Select an item labeled “PLANEX Print Server for Windows ****”, and click on the Add/ Remove button. (Either “95/98” or “NT” will be site (http://www.planex.co.jp) lists all the supported printers.

  • Page 88: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting Mini100/Mini2 Q. Which printers are not supported by the print server? A. Printers that require “bi-directional parallel port service” (those designed for Windows Printing System, etc.) are not supported. The print server cannot return signals from the printer to the network. For this reason, drivers of the printers with bi-directional parallel port behave as if no printer is attached to the PC.
  • Page 89 Mini100/Mini2 Mini100/Mini2 Q. HEWLETT PACKARD DeskJet series printers do not work with the 2. Click on the Details tab, and then Spool Settings option. print server. 3. Locate an option labeled “Enable bi-directional support for this printer”, and check whether it is checked. If it is, check another option labeled A.

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