Setting Up The Dp-300U - D-Link DP-300U User Manual

Front Panel LED Indicators
Power
Steady or flashing green confirms that the Print Server is powered
ON.
Link/Act
!
Steady or flashing green confirms that the Print Server has a good
connection to the Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.
The indicator blinks off briefly to indicate that the Print Server is
receiving or transmitting from the network.
! USB, LPT1, LPT2
These LED indicators light to show that the Print Server is transferring
print data through the appropriate parallel port or USB port.
These three indicators are also used by the Print Server's Power-ON Self Test
(POST) to indicate any hardware failures.

Setting up the DP-300U

Installing the Print Server
WARNING:
Configuration problems may result if the Print Server is powered up without
first establishing its network connection. Follow this procedure to avoid complications at
the configuration stage.
1.
Confirm proper operation of each of the printers to be connected to the
DP-300U.
When you have confirmed proper operation of each printer, switch its power
2.
OFF.
3. Confirm that your network is operating normally.
Connect the DP-300U RJ-45 Connector to the network, using an Ethernet
4.
CAT5 cable.
5. While each printer is powered OFF, install the corresponding parallel or USB
printer cable to connect the printer's parallel port or USB port to the printer port of
the Print Server.
6. Switch on each connected printer.
7.
Plug the AC power adapter's DC output plug into the DC 5V power socket on
the rear panel of the Print Server.
Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. This will supply power to the Print
8.
Server, as it has no external power switch. The green Power LED on the Print
Server's front panel should illuminate steadily, and the Print Server's Self-Test
will proceed. 7