LevelOne EPS-3001TU User Manual
LevelOne EPS-3001TU User Manual

LevelOne EPS-3001TU User Manual

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  • Page 1 EPS-3001TU FPS-3001TXU FPS-2111TXU FPS-2101TXU FPS-2101USB FPS-2013TXU FPS-2003TXU Copyright 2002. A Document Version: 1.3 (January, 2002) P/N: 9590B502A0 All trademark and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. IGHTS ESERVED...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Overview ... 27 Using BiAdmin with Client 32...29 Print Server Mode - Bindery ...30 Print Server Mode - NDS ...37 Remote Printer Mode - Bindery ...42 Remote Printer Mode - NDS ...43 NDPS (NetWare 5)... 44 7. TCP/IP ...48 Overview ... 48 Web Browser Configuration...48...
  • Page 3 Other Printing Methods ...59 9. Windows NT Server (TCP/IP) ...60 Software Requirements ...60 LevelOne Printer Server Configuration...60 Windows NT Host Configuration ...61 Printing with Windows NT ...64 10. Windows Peer-to-Peer ...65 Overview ... 65 Setup... 65 11. Special Features...69 Internet Printing... 69 SNMP ...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    JetAdmin Support . 100BaseT models support HP's JetAdmin utility. If you are already using this program, you can also use it to manage your LevelOne Printer Server. Internet Printing. allow clients, suppliers, colleagues and others to print to one of your printers from anywhere on the Internet.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions For your own safety, and to protect your LevelOne Printer Server, please observe the following safety advice. Unplug this device from its power source before cleaning. Use only a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package Contents You should find the following items packaged with your LevelOne Printer Server. If any items are missing, contact your dealer immediately. • LevelOne Printer Server • Power Adapter • One CD-ROM containing all support programs and the complete User Manual in on- line format (PDF and HTML).
  • Page 7: Models

    Models This section contains details of all LevelOne Printer Server models covered by this manual. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with your new LevelOne Printer Server. EPS-3001TU (10BaseT Direct Attach) Item Figure 1: EPS-3001TU Description Male Parallel Port, for direct connection to the printer.
  • Page 8 UTP connector and one bi-directional parallel port. Figure 2: FPS-3001TXU Description Male Parallel Port, for direct connection to the printer. Orange Error LED. See page 11 for details. Green Status LED. See page 11 for details. 5V Power port 10/100BaseT Connector.
  • Page 9 FPS-2111TXU Item Figure 3 FPS-2111TXU Description Parallel Port Red Error LED. See page 11 for details. Green Link LED See page 11 for details. 12V Power port 10/100BaseT Switches See page 11 for details. 10/100BaseT STP Connector 10/100BaseT Link LED - 6 -...
  • Page 10 FPS-2101TXU Item Description Parallel Port Green Link LED. See page 11 for details. Red Error LED. See page 11 for details. 12V Power port Diagnostic push button. See page 12 for details. DIP Switches. See page 11 for details. 10/100BaseT Link LEDs. •...
  • Page 11 Parallel Port 3 Red Error LED. See page 11 for details. Green Link LED. See page 11 for details. Reset Button. This will Reboot the LevelOne Printer Server. 10/100BaseT Switches. See page 11 for details. 10/100BaseT Link LED 10/100BaseT Connector...
  • Page 12 FPS-2003TXU Item Description Parallel Port 1 Parallel Port 2 Parallel Port 3 Green Link LED. See page 11 for details. Red Error LED. See page 11 for details. Diagnostic push button. See page 12 for details. DIP Switches. See page 11 for details. 100BaseT Link LED - lights if using 100BaseT.
  • Page 13 FPS-2101USB Item Description ERR LED ACT LED LAN LED USB Connector 10/100BaseT Connector Reset Button. This will Reboot the LevelOne Printer Server. 12V Power Port Figure 7: FPS-2101USB - 10 -...
  • Page 14: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators All LevelOne Printer Servers are fitted with 2 LED indicators. The red LED is the Status/Error indicator. The green LED is the Power/Link indicator. The LED indicator modes are described in the following table. Green LED Red/Orange LED...
  • Page 15: Diagnostic Push Button

    To generate a Diagnostic print out Ensure that both the LevelOne Printer Server and the printer attached to port 1 are ON. Press the diagnostic button, and hold it in for 2 seconds. The test page, containing the current settings, will be printed.
  • Page 16: Lan Installation

    The new name MUST NOT contain any spaces or blanks 2. Connect the Printer(s) Connect the printer or plotter to the LevelOne Printer Server's printer port(s), as appropriate: • Direct Attach Models - Plug the LevelOne Printer Server directly into the parallel port on the printer.
  • Page 17 If using 10/100BaseT on models FPS-2111TXU or FPS-2013TXU, check the LAN connection LED next to the 10/100BaseT connector. If this LED does not light when the LevelOne Printer Server is powered up, auto- negotiation has failed. In this case, set the DIP switches as described in the document for your model.
  • Page 18: Configuration

    For each supported platform, detailed instructions are contained in the appropriate chapter in this document. Configuration Methods & Utilities Many different methods and utilities can be used to configure the LevelOne Printer Server. BiAdmin The recommended method for configuring the LevelOne Printer Server is to use the supplied BiAdmin utility program.
  • Page 19 Windows NT Server WebAdmin (TCP/IP) Web Browser Windows 3.1 WPConfig (IPX/SPX) WebAdmin is installed on the NT Server, and then accessed using a Web Browser. Not all LevelOne Printer Server features are available. - 16 -...
  • Page 20: Biadmin Utility Program

    BiAdmin Utility Program This chapter covers the installation and operation of the BiAdmin utility. Requirements This program requires: • Windows 95, Windows 98 or ME • Windows NT 3.51, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or XP Additional Recommendations: • Screen resolution of 800 * 600 or greater. •...
  • Page 21: Main Screen

    Main Screen Start the program by using the icon created by the setup program. When run, the program searches the network for all active LevelOne Printer Servers, then lists them on screen, as shown by the example screen below. Figure 8: BiAdmin Main Screen...
  • Page 22: Device List

    (See example screen below) Figure 9: System Configuration - Groups Device List On the right side of the screen is a list of all LevelOne Printer Servers found on the network. For each device, the following data is shown: •...
  • Page 23: Status Icons

    Check that the device is installed and ON, then Refresh the list. • Use the InitDevice - Find menu option to search for the LevelOne Printer Server. You need to know the Default Name of the LevelOne Printer Server. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.
  • Page 24: Appletalk Configuration

    Upgrade Menu Equivalent: InitDevice - Upgrade This option allows you to upgrade the firmware for the selected LevelOne Printer Server. Before using this option, you need to obtain the .BIN file for the firmware upgrade, and copy it to the same directory as BiAdmin.
  • Page 25: Menu Options

    Port InitDevice Menu Attach Remote This is used to connect to a LevelOne Printer Server device on another LAN segment. If your LAN does not have a Router, ignore this option. This option allows you to designate which LAN protocol will be...
  • Page 26: Configuration Menu

    Change the "Group" for the selected LevelOne Printer Server. • Set the Network Protocols used the selected LevelOne Printer Server. (Any protocols not used on your LAN may be disabled. This may improve performance.) The Configuration Menu also contains selections for each of the following. These have the same effect as the corresponding Icon: •...
  • Page 27: Appletalk

    Select a LevelOne Printer Server from the printer list by clicking on the appropriate name. The LevelOne Printer Server’s name is recorded on a label on the bottom of the LevelOne Printer Server as "Server Name". This name consists of 8 digits and/or numbers.
  • Page 28: Advanced Setup And Management

    Macintosh Software In AppleTalk, you can use SimpleText to edit the LevelOne Printer Server’s CONFIG file and the supplied PSTool program to send it to the LevelOne Printer Server. The procedure is as follows: Copy the following files from the \PS\Utility\Apple folder on the CD-ROM to an appropriate folder on your hard disk.
  • Page 29: Appletalk Settings

    MUST NOT exceed 19 characters in length. 3000 Apple Zone: * The default value “*” allows all AppleTalk zones to access the LevelOne Printer Server’s printers. To restrict access to a particular zone, enter the zone name here. 3001 Printer Type (P1): LaserWriter...
  • Page 30: Netware

    PCONSOLE or NWAdmin must be used to create new (logical) printers and assign print queues to the printers. When creating logical printers, NetWare Printer 8 corresponds to Logical printer L1 on the LevelOne Printer Server, printer 9 to Logical printer L2, and so on up to printer 15 (logical printer L8).
  • Page 31: Configuration Methods

    Configuration Methods To support the widest possible range of users , the LevelOne Printer Server is supplied with the utilities listed in the following table. Note that this document covers only BiAdmin with Novell's Client 32 software installed on your PC. For more details about the other methods, refer to the full User Manual on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 32: Using Biadmin With Client 32

    Using BiAdmin with Client 32 With NetWare Client 32 installed on your PC, BiAdmin’s NetWare capabilities are enhanced. As well as configuring the LevelOne Printer Server, you can configure the NetWare Server or Servers. Preparation Ensure that you are logged into the NetWare server(s) you wish to use. You need to have ADMIN rights so you have permission to create printer objects and queues.
  • Page 33: Print Server Mode - Bindery

    Save to Device Cancel Figure 11: Bindery Print Server Mode Change the name of the selected LevelOne Printer Server if you wish. (This field is also on the Configuration-System menu.) Name of the LevelOne Printer Server’s master file server (NetWare server). Select from the drop-down list.
  • Page 34 Queue - the NetWare queue associated with the Printer Object. This queue will be serviced by the current LevelOne Printer Server, with print jobs being sent to the port shown. Change the default values if you wish, then click Setup to create these objects on the NetWare server.
  • Page 35 The options available are : File Server This drop-down list will be operational only if you have assigned more than 1 file server to be serviced by the LevelOne Printer Server. Printer Create Printer Objects, assign Print Queues, and assign users to Print Queues (Required).
  • Page 36: "Printer" Button

    After selecting the Printer button on the screen above, the NetWare printer objects ( 1 for each port on the LevelOne Printer Server) will be created if they do not yet exist. The next screen (shown below) allows you to select the desired port on the LevelOne Printer Server.
  • Page 37 Use this screen to assign queue(s) to the printer object associated with the selected port. This screen displays the name of the NetWare Printer on the top of the screen. Queues serviced by this NetWare printer are listed on the left, and other queues on the right. •...
  • Page 38 To Assign Users to Queues (Required) Select the queue, then click Users on the screen above to see the following screen. The current queue name is shown on the top of the screen. Figure 17: Assign Users to Queue (Bindery) •...
  • Page 39 If the printer object has been created by BiAdmin, the Old Password will be blank. In that case, leave this field empty. • The new password will be saved both on the NetWare server and the LevelOne Printer Server. - 36 -...
  • Page 40: Print Server Mode - Nds

    If Print Server - NDS Mode was chosen, the following screen will appear. Data Print Server Change the name of the selected LevelOne Printer Server if you Name wish. (This field is also on the Configuration-System menu.) Select the File Server's NDS tree name (root name)
  • Page 41 Change the default values if you wish, then click Setup to create these objects on the NetWare server. The configuration data will be saved to the NetWare server and the LevelOne Printer Server. NetWare Configuration Button (NDS) Clicking this button will reveal the following screen.
  • Page 42 LevelOne Printer Server) will be created if they do not yet exist. The next screen (shown below) allows you to select the desired port on the LevelOne Printer Server. This also selects the printer object. You can NOT change the printer object associated with the port.
  • Page 43 “>>” button. Note: If you select User from Figure 22: NetWare Configuration (NDS PS mode), you will see a similar screen, which allows you to assign users to the Printer Object, rather than the Printer Queue. To assign operators to the Print Queue (Optional) To assign Operators to the selected queue, select Operators from Figure 24: Assign Queues (NDS PS mode).
  • Page 44 If the printer object has been created by BiAdmin, the Old Password will be blank. In that case, leave this field empty. • The new password will be saved both on the NetWare server and the LevelOne Printer Server. - 41 -...
  • Page 45: Remote Printer Mode - Bindery

    If, on the original screen, Remote Printer Mode - Bindery, was selected, the following screen will be shown. Data Device Name Change the name of the selected LevelOne Printer Server if you wish. (This field is also on the Configuration-System menu.) Select the NetWare File Server to service each port. File Server...
  • Page 46: Remote Printer Mode - Nds

    If, on the original screen, Remote Printer Mode - NDS was selected, the following screen will be shown. Data Change the name of the selected LevelOne Printer Server if you Device Name wish. (This field is also on the Configuration-System menu.)
  • Page 47: Ndps (Netware 5)

    NDPS (NetWare 5) Overview • The LevelOne Printer Server must first be configured as a valid device on your TCP/IP network. See Chapter 7 - TCP/IP for details. • To use DNPS (Novell Distributed Printing Services), the Novell server must be running Novell NetWare 5, and the PCs (clients) must be running IntranetWare Client V2.2.
  • Page 48: Creating An Ndps Printer Agent

    To create Public Access Printers using the NDPS Manager Object in NetWare Administrator, follow this procedure: Start the NDPS Manager object you will be using to control the Printer Agent. At the Identification page, click the Printer Agent List Click New to see the Create Printer Agent window, as shown below.
  • Page 49: Workstation Configuration

    10. In the Host address IP field, enter the IP Address previously assigned to the LevelOne Printer Server device. 11. In the Printer Name field, enter the Logical Port name on the LevelOne Printer Server. (e.g.: L1) Note: For LevelOne Printer Servers with one parallel port, the logical ports are named L1, L2 and L3.
  • Page 50 Name list, and is available for print jobs. Printer drivers are automatically downloaded from the server as required. The printer will appear in your Windows printer list, and may be used from by any Windows application. Figure 33: NDPS Manager - Client...
  • Page 51: Tcp/Ip

    Preparation Because it supports dynamic IP Address allocation using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, the LevelOne Printer Server ships with an IP Address of 0.0.0.0. This is NOT a valid IP Address. Therefore, you must do ONE of the following: •...
  • Page 52: Connecting To The Levelone Printer Server

    Connecting to the LevelOne Printer Server Start your Web Browser In the Address box, enter HTTP:// followed by the IP Address of the LevelOne Printer Server. e.g. You will then be prompted for the password. If no password has been set, just press NTER Use the top menu bar to move about.
  • Page 53: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    TCP/IP Configuration Selecting TCP/IP will display the screen below. Data - TCP/IP Screen The LevelOne Printer Server is able to obtain an IP Address IP Address dynamically, using DHCP, Bootp, or rarp. Normally, it will check these methods in sequence, but each method can be individually disabled using BiAdmin.
  • Page 54: Other Screens

    Server Status - Check the current settings of the LevelOne Printer Server. • Printer Port - Check the status of the printers attached to the LevelOne Printer Server. LevelOne Printer Server parallel port (P1 to P3) to which the printer is attached.
  • Page 55: Telnet

    Telnet Telnet can be used to monitor the status of the printers attached to the LevelOne Printer Server. Operation Establish a connection to the LevelOne Printer Server, by starting your Telnet program and providing the IP Address of the LevelOne Printer Server. (No port number is required.) e.g.
  • Page 56: Unix

    C Compiler (for PSfilter proprietary printing system only). IP Address Configuration The LevelOne Printer Server must be provided with a IP Address so that it will be a valid device on the LAN. This can be done using either Static or Dynamic IP Address configuration.
  • Page 57: Printing Methods - Overview

    However, in many cases the LPD protocol sends out the data file before the control file. The LevelOne Printer Server will print the data file immediately, ignoring any print options set in the control file. To solve this problem, use PSfilter instead.
  • Page 58: Lpd Printing Configuration

    Before proceeding, ensure that the LevelOne Printer Server has been assigned an IP Address. To setup your AIX system for LPD printing, perform the following steps. Add the LevelOne Printer Server to /etc/hosts.lpd, using the name you assigned to the LevelOne Printer Server.
  • Page 59: Lpd On System V

    LPD on System V Before beginning LPD Setup, ensure that an IP Address has been assigned to the LevelOne Printer Server. Keep the following points in mind: • The remote host name is the name of the LevelOne Printer Server.
  • Page 60 Repeat this process for each Logical Printer/Print Queue combination that you wish to create. LPD on BSD Before continuing, ensure that an IP Address has been assigned to the LevelOne Printer Server. Remember the following: • The remote host name is the name of the LevelOne Printer Server.
  • Page 61: Printing Using Lpd

    Example: -P Marketing In the above example, the /etc/hosts file is sent to the printer queue Marketing. It will then be sent to the logical printer associated with this queue. The entry is really one line, but can be entered as shown.
  • Page 62: Other Printing Methods

    • PSfilter (Proprietary print method) Printing Using DSI Logical printers must be configured on the LevelOne Printer Server as explained in Chapter 7 - TCP/IP (DSI supports only 3 Logical Printers). Socket numbers are defined as follows: Logical Printer No.
  • Page 63: Windows Nt Server (Tcp/Ip)

    LevelOne Printer Server Configuration Note: The LevelOne Printer Server should be configured FIRST. Refer to Chapter 7 - TCP/IP for details on configuring the LevelOne Printer Server. It must have a valid IP Address. Note that if you have a DHCP server, the LevelOne Printer Server is assigned an IP Address of 0.0.0.0.
  • Page 64: Windows Nt Host Configuration

    Chapter 10 - Windows Peer-to-Peer. Host File Entry (Optional) If you wish to refer to the newly-installed LevelOne Printer Server by its name, rather than by its IP Address, you must add an entry for it to the hosts file...
  • Page 65: Preparing For Tcp/Ip Printing

    A Print Destinations dialog box will appear after selecting Other. In the Available Print Monitor list, select LPR Port, then OK. An Add LPR compatible printer window will appear. Enter data in the fields as follows: Name Or Address Of Host...
  • Page 66: Windows Nt

    Next. 3. Select Add Port…, then select LPR Port and click New Port. In the Name of Address of server providing lpd: dialog box, enter the LevelOne Printer Server’s IP address. In the Name of printer or print queue on that server dialog box, enter the appropriate logical printer number (L1..L8) as previously configured on the LevelOne Printer...
  • Page 67: Printing With Windows Nt

    Printing with Windows NT Windows Applications The LevelOne Printer Server’s printers will appear as Network Printers to users on the LAN. • To install the printer on each PC, use the Add Printer wizard. Select Network Printer when prompted, and then select the appropriate destination.
  • Page 68: Windows Peer-To-Peer

    Setup Before performing the following procedure, the LevelOne Printer Server must be installed on your LAN. Both the LevelOne Printer Server and the attached printer should be powered Run the SETUP program in the PS\Driver\ptp_95nt folder on the CD-ROM. Choose the User option in the "Setup Type" screen. This will install the Peer-to-peer Print Driver.
  • Page 69 If your LevelOne Printer Server is not listed: • Select "List all Print Servers", and click the "Refresh" button. • Check that both the LevelOne Printer Server and the printer are properly connected, and powered on. • Make sure the LevelOne Printer Server has been configured.
  • Page 70 Print jobs can be managed like any Windows printer. Open the Printers folder (Start - Settings - Printers) and double-click any printer to see the current print jobs. • If the printer attached to the LevelOne Printer Server is changed, just run this program again, and select the correct printer. •...
  • Page 71: Port Options

    The options for the Peer-to-peer Print Driver are accessed via the Port Settings button. Use Start - Settings - Printers to open the Printers folder, then right-click the Printer, and select Properties. The Port Settings button is on the Details or Ports tab, depending on your version of Windows.
  • Page 72: Special Features

    The Internet Printing System allows users (employees, colleagues, suppliers, customers…) to print data to your printer across the Internet. Users send the Internet LevelOne Printer Server an E Mail, with the print job normally sent as an attachment to the E Mail.
  • Page 73 • TCIP/IP Protocol. The LAN must use the TCP/IP protocol. • Mail Server Access. The LevelOne Printer Server must be able to access the Mail Server using a single IP address. • Mail Account. The LevelOne Printer Server must have a Mail Account. Users print by sending an E Mail to this mail account.
  • Page 74: Internet Mail Printing Configuration

    Internet Mail Printing Configuration The LevelOne Printer Server must be configured with the data in the following table. This can be done with either the supplied BiAdmin utility program (see Chapter 4) or your Web Browser (see Chapter 7). Mail Server...
  • Page 75 Enter a descriptive name (e.g. “WAN”) for the new printer port. The E Mail address for the Internet printer. Your print jobs will be sent to this E Mail address. This is the name or IP Address of your Mail Server. If you are on a LAN, ask the LAN Administrator.
  • Page 76: Checking The Printer Driver

    Internet Printer. You will receive a reply E Mail containing the “Printer ID” which will identify the printer attached to the LevelOne Printer Server. If this does not match the printer driver you are using, install the correct printer driver.
  • Page 77: Printing Through The Internet

    Users cannot cancel a Print Job once it has been sent, but Print Jobs can be canceled at the LevelOne Printer Server. In BiAdmin, the Control - Abort Mail Print Job menu option can be used to cancel a print job which has already started printing.
  • Page 78: Snmp

    When a change in condition occurs, the SNMP agent will send a message (a Trap) to the associated management station. The LevelOne Printer Server’s SNMP MIB is a collection of objects that are monitored and controlled using SNMP’s get and set commands. The appropriate .MIB file must be imported into your SNMP management program using the Import-Compile command.
  • Page 79 Level One Printer Servers In this version, all traps are level 1. Levels 2 and 3 will be Trap Severity implemented in future versions. - 76 -...
  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    If you encounter printing difficulties, please refer to the Hardware section first, then the Printing section, then the section for your specific situation. If, after following the advice in these documents, the LevelOne Printer Server still does not function properly, please contact your dealer for further advice.
  • Page 81: Printing - General

    Solution No. 1 Check the Hub’s link LED for the port to which the LevelOne Printer Server is connected. If it is off, there is a problem in the network cable. If using 10BaseT or 100BaseT, check the LED next to the connector.
  • Page 82: Appletalk

    Solution No. 1 Some possible reasons are: • • Problem No. 2 Can’t find the LevelOne Printer Server’s name in the Chooser. Solution No. 2 Try the following: Problem No. 3 My document didn’t print to the right printer. Solution No. 3 Check the following: •...
  • Page 83 Set your printer to the correct protocol to use the protocol you have chosen. Configure the LevelOne Printer Server to use the same protocol as the printer and computer. - 80 -...
  • Page 84: Netware

    Follow the following steps to identify the problem: Print a diagnostic file using PSConfig program. (a) Run PSConfig and select your LevelOne Printer Server from (b) Select each port in turn and print a diagnostic report. (c) Check to see if the diagnostic report printed OK. If the Print a test text file and a test graphic file.
  • Page 85 Problem No. 2 My LevelOne Printer Server does not appear in the Active Device List of the PSConfig program. • Ensure that the LevelOne Printer Server is on the same network Solution No. 2 segment as your PC. • Load the NetBEUI protocol on your PC, so that PSConfig can try connecting using NetBEUI.
  • Page 86 Check the Novell file server's name. If it is over 20 characters long,. Rename it using no more than 20 characters. If the file server is not in the status list and the LevelOne Printer Server has logged into the master file server, it means that the file server has not been serviced by the LevelOne Printer Server.
  • Page 87 1 = parallel port 2 of the LevelOne Printer Server. 2 = parallel port 3 5. Check if the LevelOne Printer Server is a static queue server to the queue. Run PCONSOLE and select Print Server Information. Then select Print Server Configuration and select Queues Serviced by Printer.
  • Page 88 Solution No. 8 This means that the LevelOne Printer Server did not log in the master file server. It might be that the Ethernet frame types do not match. Try to find a workstation that use the same frame type as the LevelOne Printer Server so that PSConfig can see the device.
  • Page 89: Tcp/Ip (Unix & Windows Nt)

    You have used the correct hardware address, as shown on a sticker on the base of the device. • Use the ping command to see if the LevelOne Printer Server is a valid device on the network. Problem No. 2 The standard interface program on SUN 5.2 cannot be used...
  • Page 90 UNIX host. Reconfigure the remote printer and the LPD daemon. Check the following points. • The remote host name is the name of the LevelOne Printer Server. • The remote printer name is the logical printer name on the LevelOne Printer Server (e.g.
  • Page 91: Windows Peer-To-Peer

    When I tried to install the Printing software for Peer-to-Peer printing, I received an error message and the installation was aborted.. Solution No. 1 This may be caused by an existing installation of the printer port software. Before attempting another installation: • •...
  • Page 92 Details tab, as shown below. Click the Add Port button. On the resulting screen, select Other, then Printer Server, as the port to add, as shown below. Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as shown below. - 89 -...
  • Page 93 Printer drivers for WPS printers poll the printer before sending print data. Since the printer is networked, the printer is not found and no data is sent. The solution is to add your printer as a network printer as described in Solution 1 above.
  • Page 94: Internet Printing

    Problem No. 2 Plain text E Mails are not printed. Solution No. 2 Text E Mail messages are printed only if the LevelOne Printer Server is configured with Print every E Mail ON. Problem No. 3 Plain text E Mails print OK., but if I include an attachment, I get an E Mail reply “Wrong Encoding Method”.
  • Page 95 The Print job seemed to go through OK, but it was never received. Solution No. 6 Check the E Mail address. If you use more than one Internet Printer with the same printer driver, ensure that you use the correct port each time you print.
  • Page 96: Specifications

    CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. EPS-3001TU 3w max. 9V DC 1 Male DB-36 connector...
  • Page 97: Fcc Statement

    Power Consumption External Power Adapter LEDs Parallel Port Ethernet cables FCC Statement This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 98: Environmental Specifications

    Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Shipping Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Shipping Humidity 19-30 33-35 ∗ Data signals will be driven by some but not all peripheral devices. Environmental Specifications Parallel Port Pin Assignments Signal Name -Strobe +Data 1 +Data 2 +Data 3 +Data 4 +Data 5...
  • Page 99: Other Models

    Other Models Power Consumption External Power Adapter LEDs Parallel Port Ethernet cables Power Consumption External Power Adapter LEDs Parallel Port Ethernet connectors Power Consumption External Power Adapter LEDs Parallel Port Ethernet cables Power Consumption External Power Adapter LEDs Parallel Port Ethernet connector Power Consumption External Power Adapter...
  • Page 100 Storage Temperature Shipping Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Shipping Humidity 18-25 Environmental Specifications Parallel Port Pin Assignments Signal Name -Strobe To printer +Data 0 To printer +Data 1 To printer +Data 2 To printer +Data 3 To printer +Data 4...
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