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NETGEAR USB
Multifunction Printer
Server PS121v2 User
Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10211-02
April 2007

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  • Page 1 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10211-02 April 2007...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992.
  • Page 4 v2.0, April 2007...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ..................vii How to Use This Manual ....................viii How to Print this Manual ....................viii Chapter 1 Getting Started What Is in the Box ......................1-2 Hardware Description .....................1-3 LED Indicators ......................1-3...
  • Page 6 Chapter 3 Managing the Print Server Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to Scan, Copy, or Fax ..........3-1 Releasing the Print Server ....................3-3 Upgrading the Print Server Software ................3-3 Viewing the Printer Port Status ..................3-4 Viewing and Updating Settings with the Smart Wizard ..........3-5 Viewing or Updating Settings with Your Web Browser ...........3-6 Changing the Password ....................3-8 Chapter 4...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR® PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: •...

  • Page 8: How To Use This Manual

    • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
  • Page 9 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual – Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
  • Page 10 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual v2.0, April 2007...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/PS121.asp. • For a list of USB printers that have been tested with NETGEAR print servers, see the Support section of the NETGEAR website. Note: Other USB printers may also be compatible, or partially compatible, but NETGEAR has not tested them.

  • Page 12: What Is In The Box

    • Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, fill out the registration information within 30 days of purchase.

  • Page 13: Hardware Description

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Hardware Description The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server LEDs indicate the status of the server and the Ethernet traffic. It has one 10/100 Mbps network port. The port operates in 10/100 Mbps when connected to a 10/100Mbps Ethernet network.

  • Page 14: Usb Port

    Note: The USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. If your printer uses a parallel connector, you should use one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. Diagnostic/Reset Push Button This button has 2 functions: •...

  • Page 15: Observe These Precautions

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual To Restore the Factory Default Settings Note: The factory default setting for the Print Server IP Address is DHCP enabled (provided automatically by a router or access point). During installation you must set a Static IP address in order for the Print Server to perform properly.
  • Page 16 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Getting Started v2.0, April 2007...

  • Page 17: Installation And Setup

    Note: The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. If your printer uses a parallel connector, you should use one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. •...

  • Page 18: Overview

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Overview When installation is complete, your network configuration will look similar to the following: Router Print Server PS121 Printer Computers Figure 2-1 Multi-Function Printers The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server works with multi-function printers and PCs running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000.

  • Page 19: Installation

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Installation First, install and set up the print server and a single PC. Then set up additional PCs to work with the print server. Note: For TCP/IP LPR printer installation, see “Installation for TCP/IP LPR Printing” on...
  • Page 20 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 4. Simply follow the installation instructions to connect your PS121v2 print server into your network. When you complete the Connect Equipment page, the installation assistant searches your network for the PS121v2 print server. If it cannot find your print server, check the network connections and the print server’s status LEDs.

  • Page 21: Reserve The Print Server's Ip Address On Your Router

    The above information can also be obtained by running the SmartWizard program or by connecting to the print server with your Web browser. If you have a NETGEAR router, use the following instructions to reserve the IP address for the print server in your router. Otherwise, refer to your router manual.

  • Page 22: Installation For Tcp/Ip Lpr Printing

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Power on your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. 2. Insert the Resource CD into your CD drive. The CD main page opens. Figure 2-4 3.
  • Page 23 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. Connect the supplied USB cable (A) from the print server to the printer. Figure 2-5 b. Insert one end (B) of an Ethernet cable into an open Ethernet LAN port in your access point or router and insert the other end (C) into the Ethernet port on the print server.

  • Page 24: Adding A Printer With Windows Vista

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. From the Windows Start menu of a computer connected to the same network as the USB Multifunction Print Server, click Settings then click Printers. 2. Click Add a Printer, select Add a local printer, and then click Next.
  • Page 25 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The following screen opens: Figure 2-9 4. Enter the IP address of the USB Multifunction Print Server in the Hostname or IP address box. The Wizard will fill in the Port name box automatically. Click Next.
  • Page 26 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. Select Custom, and then click Settings. The Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor screen opens. 6. Configure the TCP/IP Port Monitor. Figure 2-11 For Protocol, select LPR, and then enter PS121v2 as the Queue Name in the LPR Settings.
  • Page 27 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8. Scroll and select your printer manufacturer, and your printer model, and then click Next. Note: If you do not see your make and model of printer in the lists, and you are...

  • Page 28: Adding A Printer With Windows Xp Or Windows 2000

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows XP or Windows 2000 1. Run the Windows Add Printer Wizard as follows: a. From the Windows Start menu of a computer connected to the PS121v2, click Printers and Faxes.
  • Page 29 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard opens. Click Next to open the Add Port screen shown below: Figure 2-17 Click Next to proceed. Fill in the IP address you will use for the printer in the Add Port screen.
  • Page 30 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual h. From the Add Port screen, enter the IP address of the print server in the IP Address field. Click Next to proceed. In the Device Type section of the Additional Port Information Required screen, select Custom.
  • Page 31 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. From the Install Printer Software screen, find the manufacturer and model of the printer you connected to the USB port on the print server. Figure 2-20 If you do not see your make and model of printer in the lists, and you are connected to the...

  • Page 32: Setting Up A Macintosh Computer

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual e. Click Next to proceed. The following screen opens: Figure 2-21 Click Finish. 3. Print a test page to verify successful printing on your network. a. Upon completion of the Add Printer Wizard, you will be prompted to print a test page.
  • Page 33 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. If your printer model does not appear, click the Generic button. 6. Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window. 7. In the LPR Printer Selection box, click Change... 8. In the Printer Address field, type the IP address of the USB Multifunction Print Server.
  • Page 34 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 2-18 Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007...

  • Page 35: Managing The Print Server

    Chapter 3 Managing the Print Server This chapter describes features that allow you to manage the USB Multifunction Print Server. These operations are: • Reserving a multi-function printer for temporary exclusive use by one PC (Microsoft Vista, Windows XP or Windows 2000 only) •...
  • Page 36 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Click the SmartWizard icon, , in the system tray to open the wizard. Figure 3-1 2. Click Reserve. The status icon changes to a red cross, indicating that the print server is now reserved.

  • Page 37: Releasing The Print Server

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Releasing the Print Server A printer that is reserved will automatically be released if it remains idle for 5 minutes. You can also release it by clicking the Release button in the Reserve MFP window shown in Figure 3-2.

  • Page 38: Viewing The Printer Port Status

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing the Printer Port Status To view the port status: 1. Open your Web browser and type in the IP address of the print server in the browser’s Address text box. The browser displays a pop-up window prompting you for the user name and password.

  • Page 39: Viewing And Updating Settings With The Smart Wizard

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing and Updating Settings with the Smart Wizard You can use the Smart Wizard to view and update settings for PCs running Vista or Windows. 1. Click the Smart Wizard icon, , in the system tray and click the Update Settings tab.

  • Page 40: Viewing Or Updating Settings With Your Web Browser

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing or Updating Settings with Your Web Browser You can use your Web browser to connect to the print server’s browser-based interface. You must know the IP address for the print server.
  • Page 41 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The browser displays the PS121v2 name and firmware version, and its IP settings. Figure 3-8 4. To edit the IP settings, click LAN IP Setup in the main menu. Figure 3-9 Warning: Leave the DHCP Client setting as Disable so that the print server has a fixed IP address.

  • Page 42: Changing The Password

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. Edit the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address, as desired, and then click Apply. 6. To change the print server name, click Configure Server in the main menu, edit the name in the Print Server Name text box, and click Apply.
  • Page 43 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 3. Click Configure Server in the main menu. Figure 3-11 4. In the Old Password text box, type the password you used to log in. 5. Type the new password in the New Password text box, and the Repeat New Password text box.
  • Page 44 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 3-10 Managing the Print Server v2.0, April 2007...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is not a switched outlet. • Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your print server. v2.0, April 2007...

  • Page 46: No Lights Are Lit On The Print Server

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual No lights are lit on the print server It takes a few seconds for the status light to be lit. Wait a minute and check the status light on the print server.

  • Page 47: Checking The Current Status Of The Printer

    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Checking the Current Status of the Printer You can check the current status of the printer remotely from the Web configuration screen. The following conditions are displayed. • Current status — on-line, off-line, out of paper •...
  • Page 48 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Troubleshooting v2.0, April 2007...

  • Page 49: Default Configuration Settings And Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your USB Multifunction Print Server. Feature Description Smart Wizard Enabled Network Settings DHCP Enabled (The print server must be set to a static IP in order to perform properly.) User Name admin...
  • Page 50 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Technical Specifications (continued) Power Specifications for the Print Power consumption: 12 W maximum Server Input voltage: 12 V DC at 1 Amp, maximum Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)

  • Page 51: Appendix B Related Documents

    Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Addressing Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
  • Page 52 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Related Documents v2.0, April 2007...

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