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TRENDnet TE100-P1P User Manual

10/100mbps parallel print server
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE .................. 3 INTRODUCTION..................4 ..................5 ACKAGE ONTENTS ................5 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS ..................6 ENERAL EATURES ..................... 7 RODUCT HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..............9 ................. 9 ETWORKING PPLICATION ..............10 NSTALLING THE RINT ERVER USING THE UTILITIES ................11 .................
  • Page 3 LPR P ..............35 DDING RINTER ORTS 95/98/M ............37 RINTING FROM INDOWS TCP/IP P ............40 ETTING RINTING ETTINGS PRINTING IN WINDOWS 2000/XP ............42 2000 TCP/IP P .......... 42 ETTING INDOWS RINTING XP TCP/IP P ..........50 ETTING INDOWS RINTING PRINTING IN MAC OS ................

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    BOUT THIS UIDE This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your 10/100Mbps Parallel Print Server, including: Chapter 1, Introduction, provides the general information on the product. Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, describes the hardware installation procedure for the product. Chapter 3, Using the Utilities, helps you to install and use the software.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing your 10/100Mbps Parallel Print Server, the easiest and fastest way to deploy printers on your network. This compact print server can connect your network through a switch or hub between PC/Notebook and print server anywhere you wish to locate printer services.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package Contents Unpack the package and check all the items carefully, and inspect that you have the following: ♦ One TE100-P1P ♦ One AC Power Adapter suitable for your country’s electric power service. ♦ One Multiple-Language Quick Installation Guide. ♦ One Installation CD-ROM containing the PS-Utility program and the User’s Guide.

  • Page 7: General Features

    General Features ♦ Compliant with Bi-directional 36-pin parallel port ♦ Equipped 10/100 auto-MDIX Fast Ethernet LAN port ♦ Multi protocol support is ideal for shared printing in mixed-LAN environments ♦ Windows-based program makes it possible to set up in a few minutes.

  • Page 8: Product View

    Product View This section describes the externally visible features of the print server. Front View Parallel Printer Port connect the print server to a Printer Port Rear View LAN Connector – Power Connector – plug your LAN cable plug the AC Power to this connector.
  • Page 9 * There are three green LED indicators on the rear panel: LEDs Description Power Steady light confirms that the Print Server is powered When it is blinking, the printer connected is printing. Link/Act Steady light confirms that the print server has a good connection to your network.

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    ARDWARE NSTALLATION Networking Application The following diagram explains the application of your print server. Network Print Server Solution - 9 -...

  • Page 11: Installing The Print Server

    Installing the Print Server Follow these steps for a trouble-free start of print server operations with your pocket-sized Print Server. 1. Confirm proper operation of the printer to be connected to the print server. 2. When you have confirmed proper operation of the printer, turn off the power.

  • Page 12: Using The Utilities

    SING TILITIES This chapter describes the software utilities for the print server, including how to set up your print server with these utility. The PS- Utility is designed with a user-friendly interface that allows you to set up and administer the print server easily. - 11 -...

  • Page 13: Auto-Run Installation

    Auto-Run Installation Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive to initiate the Auto-Run program, and the menu screen will appear as below. • User's Guide – click to preview the User's Guide in PDF format for detailed information of the Print Server. •...

  • Page 14: Ps-Utility

    PS-Utility To avoid the conflict in your network, you can use PS-Utility to change the related settings of your print server (such as the IP address) after finishing the installation. Installing PS-Utility 1. Click Install Utility from the Auto-Run menu screen. Once executed, the Setup program will extract files to launch the InstallShield Wizard;...

  • Page 15: Using Ps-Utility

    3. The InstallShield Wizard starts to install the software, and the Progress bar indicates the installation is proceeding. 4. When completed, click Finish. After installing the utility, the application program for the print server is automatically installed to your computer, and creates a folder in Start\Programs\PS-Utility.
  • Page 16 2. The main screen will appear as below, and it starts to search the connected print server within the network. Your print server Component Features: 1. Device List: Display the connected print server within the network. 2. Control Buttons Setup Wizard: Click this button to setup the configuration Update Firmware: Click this button to update the firmware of the selected print server.
  • Page 17 Change IP Address: Click this button to bring up the following dialog box, allowing you to change the IP Address. In this dialog box, you can select either Manually Assign or DHCP Assign Automatically. When completed, click OK. Show Web Setup: Click this button to open your web browser and launch the Configuration Utility.

  • Page 18: Ps Wizard

    PS Wizard Note: The PS Wizard doesn’t support Windows 95/98/ME. The user can refer chapter 5 “Printing in Windows 95/98/ME” to set up for printing with Windows 95/98/ME. PS Wizard is a convenient utility that allows you to set up the print server’s port connection.
  • Page 19 2. In the following window, select one printer in the Printer List to set up port connection, and then click Next >. Choose one connected printer within the network. 3. Select one printer port in the Print Server List, and click Next >. Your print server name Your printer port name Choose one connected...
  • Page 20 4. The configuration is completed, click Reboot and then Yes to restart the system. After rebooting, PS Wizard will help you to automatic complete the port connection. You can start your printing task without any complex configuration. TIP: If you use Windows 2000/XP, the system will not restart to complete the installation.

  • Page 21: Web Configuration

    ONFIGURATION You can access and manage the Print Server through: 1) the enclosed software PS-Utility, and 2) a web browser. This chapter describes the second method – the Web Configuration Utility, and explains how to set up your print server with the web browser. Web Configuration Utility First, launch your web browser (such as the Internet Explorer 6.0 used in this manual).

  • Page 22: Home

    Home The Management Screen of the Configuration Utility The Home screen displays the basic information of the print server. As shown above, the System displays the status of your print server and network. Clicking Refresh will update the information. - 21 -...

  • Page 23: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard The “Setup Wizard” will hlep you to change all the configurations step by step. Please follow below steps to finish it System In this field, you can configure the basic information of your print server. Server Name: Assign a name to the print server. The default server name is set to PS (the prefix of print server) following by the last 6 digits of the Mac address.
  • Page 24 IP Address This option allows you to set the IP address manually or automatically. When you choose Manually Assign, you should enter the related information in the following boxes, including IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. - 23 -...
  • Page 25 Microsoft Network Enter the name of the Workgroup that you want the print server associated with in this field.

  • Page 26: Second Http Port

    Second HTTP Port This field allows settings to open a second port for the remote printing and IPP printing function. This will permit users to execute printing jobs through broadband IP router. - 25 -...

  • Page 27: Save To Print Server

    Save to Print Server Please double check all the configurations and click “Yes” to save the settings. The Setup Wizard has been completed.

  • Page 28: Change Ip Address

    Change IP Address This feature is helping you to change IP address only. If you have run the Setup Wizard already, you may skip this procedure. Please type in IP address that applies to your existing network (i.e. 192.168.X.X) Type in the Default Gateway (i.e. your router’s local IP address).

  • Page 29: Printer Information

    Printer Information “Printer Information” will display all printer information such as Manufacturer, Model Number, Command Set and Status.

  • Page 30: Factory Reset

    Factory Reset Please click Yes to restore the factory default setting. - 29 -...

  • Page 31: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade The firmware can be easily upgrade through “Firmware Upgrade” feature. Click Browse to get the firmware file, and then click Upgrade to flash firmware. The new firmware can be downloading from www.trendware.com once it is available.

  • Page 32: About

    About This screen displays the information of the print server. - 31 -...

  • Page 33: Printing In Windows 95/98/Me

    RINTING IN INDOWS 95/98/ME The Print Server can provide print services to TCP/IP networks using the lpr/lpd network printing protocol. Most U systems are capable of supporting lpd, as is Windows NT/2000. This LPR for TCP/IP Printing client gives Windows 95/98/Me workstations the ability to print using the lpr/lpd printing protocol.

  • Page 34: Installing The Lpr For Tcp/Ip Printing Client

    Installing the LPR for TCP/IP Printing Client Before your Windows 95/98/Me workstation can print using the LPR protocol, you will need to install the client program, as follows: Make sure that you have installed the TCP/IP protocol, and have properly configured the Windows 95/98/Me TCP/IP settings.
  • Page 35 Insert the Print Server installation CD in your computer’s CD- ROM, enter the proper pathname (for example , D:\ lpr), and click OK. Select the LPR for TCP/IP Printing client and click OK. Windows will copy the necessary files, and return to the Network dialog.

  • Page 36: Adding Lpr Printer Ports

    Adding LPR Printer Ports Once you have installed the client, and have enabled TCP/IP printing for the Print Servers, then you need to add a printer port for each printer you will be printing to using the lpr/lpd protocol. To add a printer port, From the Start menu, choose the Settings submenu, then the Control Panel item within it.
  • Page 37 Click the Add Port... button to add a new lpd-accessible printer port. Enter the IP address of the Print Server and the name of the printer port that you will be printing to, then press OK. Hint: You can get the Port name from the print server’s system information through web browser.

  • Page 38: Printing From Windows 95/98/Me

    Printing from Windows 95/98/Me After you have added the necessary printer ports, you can add a printer device for printing to the port. To enable printing to an lpr- accessible printer port from Windows 95/98/Me, From the Start menu, choose the Settings submenu, then the Printers item within it.
  • Page 39 Enter the name of the port, as displayed in the LPR for TCP/IP Printing Port List. Alternatively, you can click Browse... and locate the printer port. TCP/IP printing ports are located under the Entire Network icon, within the Print Servers - TCP/IP LPR icon.
  • Page 40 Press OK when you have located the proper printer port. Click Next > to continue to the next step. At this point Windows will ask you to choose the correct printer driver for the printer. Choose you printer’s make and model from the list, or use the driver disk included with the printer.

  • Page 41: Setting Tcp/Ip Printing Settings

    Setting TCP/IP Printing Settings The lpr client’s Properties dialog allows you to change several of the client’s settings. To change these settings, From the Start menu, choose the Settings submenu, then the Control Panel item within it. Windows will display the Control Panel folder.
  • Page 42 The parameters are as follows: ♦ Communication Timeout Determines how long, in seconds, the system will wait before determining that it has lost connection with lpr/lpd print servers. ♦ Retry Interval Determines how long, in seconds, the system will wait before retrying a lost connection. ♦...

  • Page 43: Printing In Windows 2000/Xp

    RINTING IN INDOWS 2000/XP Setting Up Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing Following is the correct procedure for setting up TCP/IP LPR printing under Windows 2000. Click Start > Settings > Printers. Double Click “Add Printer” Select “Local Printer”...
  • Page 44 Create a new “Standard TCP/IP Port” Click “Next” - 43 -...
  • Page 45 Input the IP Address of the Print Server, and the Port name of the Port that will be printed to, then click “Next”. Hint: You can get the Port name from the print server’s system information through web browser. Please refer page 21. Select “Custom”, and click “Settings”.
  • Page 46 Select “LPR”, and put the Port name in the field labeled “Queue Name”. Then Click “OK”. Click “Next”. - 45 -...
  • Page 47 Click “Finish” The Printer Install Wizard will now prompt for drivers. Select the correct Brand and Model, or click “Have Disk”, to provide the Manufacturer’s Driver Disk. Clic...
  • Page 48 k “Next”. Select a “Printer Name”. - 47 -...
  • Page 49 Sharing can be enabled here. Also, a Test Page can be printed to confirm proper configuration.
  • Page 50 When the Test Page has been printed, click “Finish” to complete the installation. - 49 -...

  • Page 51: Setting Up Windows Xp Tcp/Ip Printing

    Setting Up Windows XP TCP/IP Printing Following is the correct procedure for setting up TCP/IP LPR printing under Windows XP. Click Start > Printer and Faxes Double Click “Add a Printer” Click “Next”...
  • Page 52 Select “Local Printer” Create a new “Standard TCP/IP Port” - 51 -...
  • Page 53 Click “Next” Input the IP Address of the Print Server, and the Port name of the Port that will be printed to, then click “Next”. Hint: You can get the Port name from the print server’s system information through web browser. Please refer page 21.
  • Page 54 Select “Custom”, and click “Settings”. Select “LPR”, and put the Port name in the field labeled “Queue Name”. Then Click “OK”. - 53 -...
  • Page 55 Click “Next”. Click “Finish”...
  • Page 56 The Printer Install Wizard will now prompt for drivers. Select the correct Make and Model, or click “Have Disk”, to provide the Manufacturer’s Driver Disk. Click “Next”. Select a “Printer Name”. - 55 -...
  • Page 57 A Test Page can be printed to confirm proper configuration. When the test page has been printed, click “Finish” to complete the installation.

  • Page 58: Printing In Mac Os

    MAC OS RINTING IN Rendezvous Uses in MAC OS 10.2 The latest version of MAC OS provides a new feature that is called Rendezvous. Rendezvous is a revolutionary networking technology standard that lets you create an instant network of computers and devices, which can be used throughout Mac OS 10.2 to provide innovative ways to share files and printers and even contact other people on the network.
  • Page 59 1. Launch Print Center. Press and hold the Option key, click the Add button. 2. Select Rendezvous from the pop-up menu. 3. When clicking the Rendezvous item, the following window appears to display the connected Rendezvous-enabled printers. Connected printer(s)
  • Page 60 4. Select the desired printer, and the following pop-up menu displays the printer’s manufacturer. Select Generic. 5. The printer is installed into the system successfully. - 59 -...

  • Page 61: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty TRENDware warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. TE100-P1P – 5 Years Warranty If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period, TRENDware shall, at its option and expense, repair the defective product or part, deliver to customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or refund to customer the purchase price paid for the defective product.
  • Page 62 ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR OR MODIFY, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW TRENDWARE ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS...

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