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...
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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...
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+.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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...
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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...
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.
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.
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 ....
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