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Wireless USB 2.0 1-Port Multi-Functional Printer Server
Section 1
This Quick Installation Guide only provides basic instructions. For detailed
information on using this product, please refer to the User's Manual on the
WARNING:
Only a USB printer may be connected to the USB port of the
Printer Server. Connecting any other USB device to the Printer Server may
damage the Printer Server.
Note: Before connecting the hardware you must install the printer on each
computer you plan to use with the printer. Make sure that you are able to print,
scan, and fax from each with your multi-functional printer directly connected to
your computer(s).
Quick Installation Guide
Model # AMPS240W
Connecting the Printer Server
Package Content:
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supplied CD.
1-Port Wireless MFP
Server
Driver & Utility CD
Quick Installation Guide
Ver. 1A
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Page 1: Quick Installation Guide
Note: Before connecting the hardware you must install the printer on each computer you plan to use with the printer. Make sure that you are able to print, scan, and fax from each with your multi-functional printer directly connected to your computer(s). Model # AMPS240W Package Content: • •... -
Page 2: Installing The Ps Software
Step 1 Power down the printer and the printer server. Step 2 Connect one end of a networking cable to your router, then connect the other end to the Ethernet port on the back of the print server. Step 3 Connect the USB cable coming from your printer into the USB port on the printer server. - Page 3 Note: If the autorun window does not appear automatically, go to Start -> Run and type D:\Utility\Setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click OK. Step 2 Select your setup language and click OK.
- Page 4 Step 3 Click Next at the welcome screen. Step 4 Click Next at the Choose Destination Location screen.
- Page 5 Step 5 Click Next at the Select Program Folder. Step 6 Once the installation is complete, make sure that the Launch PS-Link box is checked and click Finish.
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Page 6: Configuring The Printer Server
Section 3 Configuring the Printer Server Note: The following steps only need to be performed one time from one computer. Step 1 Click the Discover button and your printer should show up under Server Name. If your print server does not show up, check all power and network cable connections to the printer. - Page 7 Step 3 A password box will appear. The default password is admin. Enter it and click OK. Step 4 Click Next at the welcome screen.
- Page 8 Step 5 At the System screen you can change the Server Name, Port Name, and Password. Click Next after making the desired changes. If you do not have a specific Server Name, Port Name, or Password that you would like to use, click Next to accept the default settings.
- Page 9 Step 7 At the Wireless Encryption screen you can enter the wireless security settings of your router. If you do not use encryption, click Disable and then Next. If you are using encryption, you can get the encryption settings from your router or router manufacturer and enter them here.
- Page 10 Step 8 If you have a specific IP address you would like to assign to the print server, select Manually Assign and enter your custom settings. Otherwise, select DHCP Assign Automatically and click Next. Step 9 If your network uses a workgroup name other than WORKGROUP, you can enter it here, or accept the default settings, and click Next.
- Page 11 Step 10 If you have specific AppleTalk settings, you can enter them here or accept the default settings, and click Next. Step 11 Click Save to save the changes to your print server. If you plan to use the print server wirelessly, you can now disconnect the Ethernet cable between the print server and the router.
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Page 12: Configuring The Computer
Section 4 Configuring the Computer Note: The following steps must be completed on all computers you plan to use with the print server. Step 1 Double click on the PS-Link icon in the system tray to open the PS-Link software. Step 2 Click the Discover button and your printer should show up under Server Name. - Page 13 Step 4 Click OK at the Link Successfully screen. You will see notices appearing in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen while Windows configures the printer. Step 5 Once you see a notice that says Your new hardware is installed and ready to use, go to Start ->...
- Page 14 Congratulations, the configuration is now complete. Remember to repeat all steps in Section 4 on each of the computers you plan to use with the print server.
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Page 15: Wireless Troubleshooting
Section 5 Wireless Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with the wireless connection (print server does not appear when you click discover, print jobs do not consistently work/finish, only able to communicate with the print server intermittently) you will want to tune your router’s signal by changing channels on the router. You do not need to change the channel on the print server, it will automatically pick up the new channel after you unplug the power and plug it back in. -
Page 16: Technical Support
Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Website: www.airlink101.com *Printer server may not support all printers. Go to the AirLink101 website to view the printer compatibility list. *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency interference (e.g., cordless telephones and microwaves) as well as network overhead lower actual...