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10/100Mbps Ethernet to Parallel Network Print Server *Actual product may vary from photos User Manual SKU: PM1115P3 For the latest information and specifications visit www.StarTech.com/PM1115P3 Manual Revision: 08/09/2024...
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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) L’utilisateur de l’appareil For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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• Los cables (incluidos los de alimentación y carga) deben colocarse y tenderse de forma que no creen riesgos eléctricos, de tropiezo o de seguridad. For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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安全対策 • 電源が入っている状態の製品または電線の終端処理を行わないでくださ い。 • ケーブル (電源ケーブルと充電ケーブルを含む) は、 適切な配置と引き回し を行い、 電気障害やつまづきの危険性など、 安全上のリスクを回避するよう にしてください。 For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
Setting Up a Printer ..........................17 Windows ....................................17 macOS ....................................25 Warranty Information ................29 Limitation of Liability ................30 To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.com/support For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
Product Diagram Front View Rear View *Actual product may vary from photos For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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Seconds, then Release Note: The Reset Button is recessed. Use a fine object to press it Centronics 36-Pin Parallel Port use to • Parallel Port connect to a Parallel Printer For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
Product Dimensions Top Profile Side Profile For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
Quick-Start Guide x 1 • To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.com/support To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.com/support For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
Alternatively, type CMD in the Search Bar and select Command Prompt. (Figure 1) Figure 1 In the Command Prompt or Terminal, type the command ipconfig and press Enter. (Figure 2) Figure 2 For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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(Figure 3) Figure 3 Navigate to System Settings and select Network & Internet. (Figure 4) Figure 4 Click Change adapter options. (Figure 5) For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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Note: The Host Computer must have an RJ45 Ethernet Port, either built-in or via an external adapter. In the Properties Window, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click Properties to the lower right. (Figure 6) For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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Figure 6 Set the following settings. (Figure 7) IP address: 192.168.0.15 • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 • Gateway: (blank) • Figure 7 Continue on the Hardware Installation section of this For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
Figure 8 Take note of the Existing Network details, IP address, Subnet mask, and Router addresses, as they will be referenced later in the setup. (Figure 9) Figure 9 For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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In the interface screen, click Details. (Figure 11) Figure 11 Select TCP/IP on the Left Pane. On the Configure IPv4 field, change it from Using DHCP to Manually. (Figure 12) Figure 12 For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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Set the following settings. Click OK when ready. (Figure 13) IP address: 192.168.0.15 • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 • Router: (blank) • Figure 13 Continue on the Hardware Installation section of this document. For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
Plug the Power Adapter into the DC Power Port on the Print Server. Wait until the Status LED has stopped flashing. Continue on the Configure the Print Server via a Web Browser section of this document. For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
Note: Use the previously gathered information of the Existing Network [as shown in Step 4 (Windows) on Page 6 or Step 3 (macOS) Page 9] from the Manually Setting Up the For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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Set the Subnet mask to match the Existing Network. Typically, 255.255.255.0. Set Gateway to the Default Gateway/Router address of the Router or Modem from the Existing Network. Figure 15 For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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Access the Web Interface of the Print Server by entering the Print Server’s New IP address, [as shown in Step 4.a on Page 14] of this section, in the Address Bar of a Web Browser. For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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RJ45 Ethernet Cable. Connect the Host Computer to the same Network as the Print Server using a Wireless (if available) or Wired connection with an RJ45 Ethernet Cable. For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
Navigate to the Windows Settings screen and select the Devices icon. (Figure 19) Figure 19 Select Printers & Scanners on the left pane, then click Add a printer or scanner. (Figure 20) Figure 20 For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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New IP address assigned to the Print Server [as shown in Step 4.a on Page 14] from the Configure the Print Server via a Web Browser section. Then click Next. (Figure 23) For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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On the Add Printer screen, select the Custom option. Click Next. (Figure 24) Figure 24 On the Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor screen, select the Protocol to LPR. Under LPR Settings, enter lp1 For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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If Windows fails to detect the proper Printer Driver, select the Printer’s Manufacturer and Model from the Install the Printer Driver screen that appears. Click Next.(Figure 26) Figure 26 For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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On the Type a printer name screen, enter a name for the Printer. Use any name that helps recognize the Printer once it’s installed, e.g., PM1115P3 - Lexmark MS310 Series V2 XL. Click Next. (Figure 28) For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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Note: If unsure of sharing the Printer, select Do not share, as this can also be done later. Figure 29 Do not Print a test page. Choose whether or not to make this the Default Printer. Click Finish. For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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On the next screen, click on Printer Properties. (Figure 31) Figure 31 Click the Ports tab and ensure the Enable bidirectional support check box is Not Checked, then click OK. (Figure 32) For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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Click Print a test page. A printout with information about the Printer and Print Server should be printed to ensure everything is working as expected. (Figure 33) Figure 33 For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
Download and Install the latest Drivers on the Host Computer. Navigate to Settings and select Printers & Scanners on the left (Usually near the bottom) and click Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax…. (Figure 34) Figure 34 For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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Open the drop-down and choose the • Select Software… option Look through the list to find the Printer Make and • Model, e.g, Lexmark Universal Mono. (Figure 36) Click OK • For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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Figure 35 Figure 36 For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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Click the Printer menu bar and select Print Test Page. A printout with information about the Printer and Print Server should be printed to ensure everything is working as expected. (Figure 39) Figure 39 For additional self-service support options and community forums, please visit: www.StarTech.com/support...
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