TP-Link TL-PS310U User Manual

TP-Link TL-PS310U User Manual

Single usb 2.0 port mfp and storage server
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TL-PS310U
Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Server
REV3.0.0
1910010947

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  • Page 1 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Server REV3.0.0 1910010947...
  • Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
  • Page 3: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source. Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself.
  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server Model No.: TL-PS310U Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..................1 Product Overview ......................1 Network Management ....................1 Components and Features.....................1 Hardware Installation......................1 Chapter 2 Software Installation ................3 For Windows XP Users ....................3 For Windows Vista/7/8 Users ..................13 Chapter 3 Web Management Interface.............. 18 Accessing the Web Page .....................18 Web Page Description....................19 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting................
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Overview MFP and Storage Server enhances capability by letting you place your USB devices at convenient locations directly on the Ethernet network. It’s designed to connect your USB printers, MFP, and USB storage devices to your network, allowing all network users access to these USB devices remotely.
  • Page 8 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server 2. Connect the MFP and Storage Server to the router or switch/HUB with the Ethernet cable. 3. Connect the power adapter to the MFP and Storage Server. When the LINK LED lights up, the...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Software Installation

    TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server Chapter 2 Software Installation 2.1 For Windows XP Users 1. Insert the setup CD into your CD-drive. The auto-run program will be started. Select the model. 2. Choose your operating system to install all software programs.
  • Page 10 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server 3. When the installation completed, click Finish to close the installation wizard. 4. Choose “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” to restart your computer. 5. After rebooting, you will see a new icon on your desktop. Double-click the icon and it will bring...
  • Page 11 “192.168.0.10” is the MFP and Storage Server’s default IP address. 7. If your computer is not in the 192.168.0.X network segment, it will tell you the TL-PS310U is in different network segment. In this situation, you need to change the IP of TL-PS310U. Select...
  • Page 12 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server 8. Configure the IP address of the print server according to your network (take 192.168.1.93 for example) and then click Set. Then open the page again and click Restart Server to make the change take effect.
  • Page 13 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server 2.1.1 Connecting to a USB Device 1. Connect the USB cable on your USB device to the USB port of the MFP and Storage Server, and make sure both the USB device and the MFP and Storage Server are powered on. The USB device will then show up on the MFP and Storage Server utility as a blue icon ( ).
  • Page 14 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server 3. Once the USB device has been connected, the blue icon ( ) will turn green ( ) to indicate that the connection has been established. The USB device now becomes available on your computer, and you can use this USB device as if it was directly connected to your computer.
  • Page 15 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server Note: If your printer does not show up on the list, please try to disconnect and reconnect the printer to the USB port of the MFP and Storage Server. Also, please make sure the MFP and Storage Server and your printer are powered on.
  • Page 16 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server 2.1.3 Disconnecting a USB Device To disconnect a USB device, simply click on the connected USB device on the list of the MFP and Storage Server setup utility, and click the Disconnect Device button. The device will then no longer stay connected to your computer;...
  • Page 17 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server 2. To send the courteous message, right-click on the USB device and select “Request Disconnect Device”. A message will then be sent to the user requesting that the user disconnect from the USB device.
  • Page 18 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server 2.1.5 Setting the MFP and Storage Server by Setup Utility 1. To configure the MFP and Storage Server by setup utility, right-click on the MFP and Storage Server and select “Server Configurations”.
  • Page 19: For Windows Vista/7/8 Users

    TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server 2.2 For Windows Vista/7/8 Users 1. Insert the setup CD into your CD-drive. The auto-run program will be started. Select the model. 2. Choose your operating system to install all software programs.
  • Page 20 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server 4. Click Finish to complete the installation process. 5. Once the installation process has been completed, a new icon will be shown on Desktop. Double-click on it for the first time execution.
  • Page 21 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server 2. When the USB device is connected, the MFP and Storage Server will detect the connection of the USB device, and an icon of the USB device will show up.
  • Page 22 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server 2.2.2 Setting up Auto Connection/Auto Disconnection 1. Select the device that you want to set up auto connection feature. 2. Right-click the device to show the shortcut menu, and then you can: Select the Connect Device Automatically option so that the device will be connected automatically when the system starts.
  • Page 23 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server...
  • Page 24: Chapter 3 Web Management Interface

    3.1 Accessing the Web Page access management interface Windows XP/Vista/7/8, double-click “TL-PS310U-C7641B” item in the MFP and Storage Server setup utility. The operating system will open the browser automatically and load the management web page. Here we take Windows 7 operating system for example.
  • Page 25: Web

    TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server 3.2 Web Page Description Status: Server Information: Displays the information of the MFP and Storage Server.
  • Page 26 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server Device Information: Displays the information of the connected USB device(s).
  • Page 27 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server TCP/IP: Displays the current TCP/IP settings of the MFP and Storage Server.
  • Page 28 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server Setup: Server Settings: You can add or change any existing password on the MFP and Storage Server in this screen. By default, the MFP and Storage Server does not come with a...
  • Page 29 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server TCP/IP: You can change the TCP/TP settings according to your network specification. If you would like to give the MFP and Storage Server a static IP address, you will need to disable DHCP in the DHCP setting field.
  • Page 30 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server Misc: Factory Default: This screen allows you to restore the MFP and Storage Server to its factory default. Please note that if the MFP and Storage Server has a set password, you will need to...
  • Page 31 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server Firmware Upgrade: This screen allows you to upload the latest firmware on the MFP and Storage Server. Click on Browse to specify the firmware location on your computer. Once the location path of firmware has been set, click Firmware Upgrade to begin the update.
  • Page 32 TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server Restart: This screen allows you to reboot the MFP and Storage Server. Please note that if the MFP and Storage Server has a set password, you will need to enter it into the password field.
  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    TL-PS310U Single USB 2.0 Port MFP and Storage Print Server Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Frequently Asked Questions 1. Why can’t I connect my USB device to my computer through MFP and Storage Server? Make sure the USB device functions normally when you plug it into your computer via USB cable.

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