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D-Link DP-300+ User Manual

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Rev. 01 (Nov, 2001)
Made In Taiwan
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  • Page 1: Print Server

    DP-300+ Multi-protocol Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Print Server User’s Manual Rev. 01 (Nov, 2001) Made In Taiwan RECYCLABLE About This Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS .............. BOUT UIDE ..............6 NTRODUCTION DP-300+ Print Server Features..........7 External Features ..............8 Port Connectors ..............9 Network Cable Connector............10 DC Power Connector ............. 10 LED Indicators ..............10 Use of Stacking Brackets ............11 ........13 NPACKING AND NSTALLATION Unpacking and Inspecting the Print Server......13...
  • Page 3 Network Connection..............18 Network Protocols ..............19 Management and Diagnostics..........19 Environmental and Physical ...........19 ..............21 INOUTS Parallel Ports................21 Serial Port................22 .................. 23 NDEX About This Guide...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    BOUT UIDE This manual describes the DP-300+ Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Multiprotocol Print Server, including a description of the print server’s features, as well as the print server installation procedures and troubleshooting self-test results. For information about software configuration of the DP-300+ to allow it to be used with your network, consult the Print Server Administration User’s Guide included with your DP-300+.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION The DP-300+ Print Server is a compact print server which connects to your Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network anywhere you wish to locate printer services. It manages the flow of print files from your workstations or file servers to its connected printers, delivering print jobs to high-performance printers much faster than a file server or a PC acting as a print server can.

  • Page 7: Dp-300+ Print Server Features

    DP-300+ Multiprotocol Fast Ethernet Print Server User’s Guide DP-300+ Print Server Features DP-300+ print servers improve network printing services in three ways: The DP-300+ picks up the workload of managing print file traffic to its connected printers. This provides workload relief to your file servers, and allows the file servers' full capacity to be used for file access or other direct services network...

  • Page 8: External Features

    Unix lpr/lpd (HP-UX, SunOS, Solaris, SCO, UnixWare, IBM AIX) Windows NT/2000/XP LPR for Windows 95/98/Me Ne tWare 5.x NDPS LPR remote printing NetBEUI Windows NT/2000, Windows 95/98/Me, Windows for Workgroups, Microsoft LAN Manager, IBM LAN Server AppleTalk MacOS EtherTalk Windows-based setup and administration software, PS Admin, is supplied with the DP-300+, making configuration and management quick and easy.

  • Page 9: Port Connectors

    DP-300+ Multiprotocol Fast Ethernet Print Server User’s Guide Port Connectors The DP-300+’s three printer ports are located on its rear panel. Two identical parallel ports are labeled LPT1 and LPT2; the single s erial port is labeled COM. These printer ports are independently configurable using the PS Admin program or the print server’s...

  • Page 10: Network Cable Connector

    Network Cable Connector The DP-300+’s right side panel features an RJ-45 connector for connection to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable). The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the print server to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.

  • Page 11: Use Of Stacking Brackets

    DP-300+ Multiprotocol Fast Ethernet Print Server User’s Guide Power/Tx Steady or flashing green confirms that the DP-300+ is powered on. The indicator blinks off briefly to indicate that the DP- 300+ is transmitting to the network. Link/Rx Steady or flashing green confirms that the DP-300+ has a good connection to the Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.
  • Page 12 Next, slide one bracket onto each end of the device as shown in the diagram below. Be sure each bracket is positioned correctly. Note when clicking each brack et into place, the round feet on the bottom of the device will line up with the round holes on the bracket.

  • Page 13: Unpacking And Installation

    DP-300+ Multiprotocol Fast Ethernet Print Server User’s Guide NPACKING AND NSTALLATION This chapter explains how to install your DP-300+ print server and connect it to the network. It also describes the print server self test indications, and tells how to wall-mount your print server.

  • Page 14: Installing The Dp-300

    One Multi-language Quick Installation Guide If any item is missing, or if you find any damage or mismatch, promptly contact your dealer for assistance. Installing the DP-300+ WARNING: Configuration problems may result if the DP- 300+ is powered up without first establishing its network connection.

  • Page 15: Power On Self-Test

    DP-300+ Multiprotocol Fast Ethernet Print Server User’s Guide 5. While each printer is powered off, connect its tested and confirmed port to a like printer port of the DP-300+. If you are connecting fewer than three printers, then keep in mind that parallel- port connections are preferred for high-performance printers.
  • Page 16 Contact your dealer for correction of any LED problems before proceeding. The actual component tests immediately follow the LED tests. A normal (no fault) result is signaled by a series of three cycles of sequential flashing of the three LEDs, followed by a quiescent state with all three LEDs dark.

  • Page 17: Testing Your Dp-300

    DP-300+ Multiprotocol Fast Ethernet Print Server User’s Guide flashing Parallel-1 Controller error flashing flashing Flash erase/program error flashing flashing flashing Need to reload firmware Testing Your DP-300+ The PS Admin software includes a Print Test function for confirmation of printer cable connections and functions. That operational test can be completed after you have installed the PS Admin software, and have configured your DP-300+ and its ports.

  • Page 18: Product

    RODUCT PECIFICATIONS Printer Connection Standards: IEEE 1284 bi -directional parallel interface, RS-232 Ports: Bi-directional 25-pin parallel ports 2, 9-pin DTE serial port Parallel Port Bi-directional Communication: Hewlett-Packard PJL (Printer Job Language) supported Network Connection Network Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network Data Transfer Rate: 10/100Mbps Product Specifications...

  • Page 19: Network Protocols

    DP-300+ Multiprotocol Fast Ethernet Print Server User’s Guide Network Connector: RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T or 100BASE-TX unshielded twisted pair connection; NWay automatic speed negotiation supported. Network Protocols Ethernet Frame Types: 802.2, 802.3, Ethernet II, SNAP (auto- switching) Transport Protocols: TCP/IP, NetBEUI, AppleTalk/EtherTalk TCP/IP Protocols Supported: BOOTP, SNMP, Telnet, TFTP, FTP, lpd Management and Diagnostics...
  • Page 20 Dimensions: 190mm 116.8mm 30.9mm Weight: approx. 360g Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature: -10 to 50 C Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing Emissions: FCC Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, VCCI Class 1, AS/NZS 3548:1995 Class A Safety: UL (UL 1950), CSA (CSA950), TUV/GS (EN60950) Product Specifications...

  • Page 21: Port Pinouts

    DP-300+ Multiprotocol Fast Ethernet Print Server User’s Guide INOUTS This appendix shows the pinouts of the DP-300+ parallel and serial printer ports. Parallel Ports The following table lists the pinouts of the print server’s 25-pin parallel port connector (identical to the connector used on most personal computers), as well as the 36-pin Centronics connector used on most printers.

  • Page 22: Serial Port

    25-pin Centronics Signal Source nAck Printer Busy Printer PError Printer Select Printer nAutoFd Host nFault Printer nInit Host nSelectIn Host 18-25 16, 17, 19-30 Ground Serial Port The table below shows the pinout of the print server’s 9-pin RS- 232 serial port. The print server’s serial port is a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) port, and should be connected to a DCE (Data Communications Equipment) serial port on your printer.

  • Page 23: Index

    DP-300+ Multiprotocol Fast Ethernet Print Server User’s Guide NDEX 100Base-TX........7 pinout COM ..........3 parallel port ........14 COM LED........5, 9 serial port ........15 DC power adapter......6, 8 Power/Tx LED ......5, 8 IEEE 1284...........2 Print Test function ......9 Link/Rx LED ........5 printer port connectors ....
  • Page 25 TEL: 39-02-2900-0676 FAX: 39-02-2900-1723 URL: www.dlink.it E-MAIL: info@dlink.it JAPAN D-LINK JAPAN 10F, 8-8-15 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141 Japan TEL: 81-3-5434-9678 FAX: 81-3-5434-9868 URL: www.d-link.co.jp RUSSIA D-LINK RUSSIA Michurinski Prospekt 49, 117607 Moscow, Russia TEL: 7-095-737-3389, 7-095-737-3492 FAX: 7-095-737-3390 SINGAPORE D-LINK INTERNATIONAL...

  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D- Link of the defective Hardware.
  • Page 27 Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. The Warranty Period shall extend for an additional ninety (90) days after any replacement Software is delivered.
  • Page 28 D-Link not to be defective or non - conforming. What Is Not Covered: This limited warranty provided by D-Link does not cover: Products that have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration,...
  • Page 29 OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT. Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CON TRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES...
  • Page 30 Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This limited warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
  • Page 31 Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den spätern Gebrauch auf. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Vervenden Sie keine Flüssig- oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. Um eine Beschädigung des Gerätes zu vermeiden sollten Sie nur Zubehörteile verwenden, die vom Hersteller zugelassen sind.
  • Page 32 Trademarks Copyright 1999 D-Link Corporation. Contents subject to change without prior notice. D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All other trademarks belong to their respective proprietors. Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by...
  • Page 33 This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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