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NetComm NP3640 Quick Start Manual

NetComm NP3640 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Windows SMB Printing .................. 18 Windows with Server-based Print Queues ........... 20 Windows LPR Printing ................... 21 Macintosh (AppleTalk) ................... 22 Step 4 - Registering your NetComm Product ............. 24 Contact Information ..................24 Warranty Registration Form ................25 Product Warranty .................... 27 Limitations of Warranty ..................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The NetComm Mini Print Server has been designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution and allowing one printer to be shared between multiple computers. It is packed with features, including: Versatility. The Print Server supports up to four protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI.

  • Page 4: Step 1 - Connecting Your Mini Print Server

    If your model supports 10BaseT and 100BaseT, check the 10/100BaseT link LED or LEDs next to the LAN connection. If the auto negotiation Fails, the LED (or both LEDs, if there are 2) will be Off. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML656 Page 4 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server...

  • Page 5: Diagnostic Push Button

    Firmware upgrade in progress. Normal operation. Flashing Normal operation - transmitting or receiving packets from the network. Yellow LED Orange LED Description Connected at 10BaseT. Connected at 100BaseT. Rev. 1 - YML656 www.netcomm.com.au NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server Page 5...

  • Page 6: Step 2 - Configuring Your Mini Print Server

    The Mini Print Server can be accessed directly through a web browser for advanced configuration and management. See Section 6 of the User Guide available on the CD-ROM for details on using Web Based Configuration. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML656 Page 6 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server...

  • Page 7: Using The Windows Wizard

    3. Click Next on the first screen of the Wizard, to view a list of Print Servers on your LAN. 4. Select your new Print Server , then click Next to continue. Rev. 1 - YML656 www.netcomm.com.au NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server Page 7...
  • Page 8 Use the same Network Mask and Gateway as computers on your LAN. 7. Click Finish to save the data to the Print Server . Note: To install the Wizard on your computer, use the "Installation" option. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML656 Page 8 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server...
  • Page 9 Router or Gateway on your LAN, you only have 1 segment.) Check that your computer has either the TCP/IP or NetBEUI network protocols installed. See Checking your Network Protocols on page 11 for details. Rev. 1 - YML656 www.netcomm.com.au NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server Page 9...

  • Page 10: Step 3 - Configuring Your Computers

    Unix users - refer to the Unix Manual on the CD-ROM, in the Manual/Unix directory of the CD-ROM. Macintosh users - refer to the Macintosh section of the User Guide on the CD-ROM. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML656 Page 10 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server...
  • Page 11 If required, you can also install TCP/IP. However, depending on your LAN environment, TCP/IP may require further configuration. 3. If either protocol is already installed, proceed with installation. Rev. 1 - YML656 www.netcomm.com.au NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server Page 11...

  • Page 12: Windows Peer-To-Peer Printing

    Wizard will appear. Click next to continue and when prompted, enter the IP Address of the Print Server in the Printer Name or IP Address field, then click Next. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML656 Page 12 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server...
  • Page 13 Ensure the LPR Byte Counting Enabled setting is Enabled. Click OK to confirm your changes, then click Next to continue. 7. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard. Rev. 1 - YML656 www.netcomm.com.au NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server Page 13...
  • Page 14 4. The Print Driver Setup will then run. In future, you can use Start -> Programs -> PrintServer Driver -> Printer Port Setup to run the program again. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML656 Page 14 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server...
  • Page 15 7. If using the Epson Spooler Manager, this program must be disabled, as follows: a. Run the Epson Spooler Manager. b. Select "Queue Setup" from the menu. c. Click "Use Print Manager for this port". d. Click "OK" to exit. Rev. 1 - YML656 www.netcomm.com.au NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server Page 15...
  • Page 16 Windows. If the Print Server's IP Address is changed, and you can no longer print, delete the port (see procedure above) and re-install it. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML656 Page 16 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server...

  • Page 17: Advanced Port Options

    Sets how often Windows will poll the Print Server to establish a connection when the printer is busy. Increase this value if you get too many warning messages. Rev. 1 - YML656 www.netcomm.com.au NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server Page 17...

  • Page 18: Windows Smb Printing

    Printing from MS-DOS Programs below. Select the Printer Manufacturer and Model to match the printer connected to this port on the Print Server , and complete the Wizard. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML656 Page 18 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server...
  • Page 19 Normally, this will be LPT1 (parallel port 1 on the computer). The File menu in the Printers folder also has options for Capture Printer Port and End Capture. Rev. 1 - YML656 www.netcomm.com.au NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server Page 19...

  • Page 20: Windows With Server-Based Print Queues

    6. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard. The new printer will be listed with any other installed printers, any may be selected when printing from any Windows application. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML656 Page 20 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server...

  • Page 21: Windows Lpr Printing

    7. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard. The new printer will be listed with any other installed printers, any may be selected when printing from any Windows application. Rev. 1 - YML656 www.netcomm.com.au NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server Page 21...

  • Page 22: Appletalk Setup

    Print Server. See Section 5 of the User Guide on the CD-ROM for details on installing and using BiAdmin. Alternatively use the Web Based Management detailed in Section 6 of the User Guide on the CD-ROM. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML656 Page 22 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server...

  • Page 23: Macintosh Os X

    4. Enter the IP address of the Print Server in the LPR Printer's Address field, and enter the Queue Name (e.g. L1, L2, L3). 5. Select the Printer Model from the drop-down list. 6. Click Add. Configuration is now complete. Rev. 1 - YML656 www.netcomm.com.au NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server Page 23...

  • Page 24: Step 4 - Registering Your Netcomm Product

    Step 4 - Registering your NetComm Product To ensure that the conditions of your warranty are complied with, please go to the NetComm web site for quick and easy registration of your product at www.netcomm.com.au Alternatively, you can fill in the Warranty Registration Form and mail it to NetComm Limited, PO Box 1200, Lane Cove NSW 2066.

  • Page 25: Warranty Registration Form

    Warranty Registration Form Date of Purchase …..…………...………......... Name …..…………...………......... Company …..…………...………......... Address …..…………...………......... ……………………..……... Post Code ..………..………. Tel No ( ) ....……….…. Fax No ( ..………...………. E-mail …..…………...………......... The following information is vital for your warranty Please make sure it’s correct and complete. Serial No …..…………...……….........

  • Page 27: Product Warranty

    2. This warranty shall not apply to software programs, batteries, power supplies, cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product; 3. The customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require;...

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