Atlantis A02-PSU Manual

Atlantis a02-psu netserver, usb 2.0 print server

Advertisement

Quick Links

NetServer
USB 2.0 Print Server
A02-PSU
MANUAL
A02-PSU_ME01
Where solutions begin
Company certified ISO 9001:2000

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the A02-PSU and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Atlantis A02-PSU

  • Page 1 NetServer USB 2.0 Print Server A02-PSU MANUAL A02-PSU_ME01 Where solutions begin Company certified ISO 9001:2000...
  • Page 3 Italiano fare riferimento al sito www.atlantis-land.com. ENGLISH This product is covered by Atlantis Land 3 years Fast-Swap warranty. For more detailed informations please refer to the web site www.atlantis-land.com. For more detailed instructions on configuring and using this device, please refer to the online manual.
  • Page 4 WARRANTY. Copyright The Atlantis Land logo is a registered trademark of Atlantis Land SpA. All other names mentioned mat be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Subject to change without notice.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INDEX INDEX 1.1 About this Guide ..........10 1.2 Package contents ..........11 1.3 System Requirements.......... 11 1.4 General Features ..........12 1.5 The Front Panel LEDs ......... 13 1.6 The Rear Ports............. 14 1.7 Default Settings............ 14 1.5 Cabling..............15 1.6 Using The Utilities ..........
  • Page 6 INDEX 1.12 Support .............. 63 A02-PSU_ME01(V1.0 May 2006)
  • Page 7 INDEX...
  • Page 8 INDEX...
  • Page 9 All copyright reserved. The Atlantis Land logo is a registered trademark of Atlantis Land SpA. All other names mentioned mat be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Subject to change without notice.
  • Page 10: About This Guide

    NetServer Congratulations on purchasing your pocket-sized Print Server, the easiest and fastest way to deploy printers on your network. This compact print server can connect your network through a switch or hub between PC/Notebook and print server anywhere you wish to locate printer services. It manages the flow of print files from your workstation or file server to its connected printers, delivering print jobs to high-performance printers much faster than a file server or a PC acting as a...
  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Unpack the package and check all the items carefully, and be certain that you have: Atlantis Land NetServer, CDRom with manual and PS-Utility, Quick Start Guide, Power Adapter AC-DC (5V, 2.5A). If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately.
  • Page 12: General Features

    NetServer 1.4 General Features • Compliant with USB 2.0 Hi-speed printing • Equipped 10/100 auto-MDIX Fast Ethernet LAN port • Multi protocol support is ideal for shared printing in mixed-LAN environments • Windows-based program makes it possible to set up in a few minutes.
  • Page 13: The Front Panel Leds

    NetServer 1.5 The Front Panel LEDs Meaning The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the two LEDs. A steady light confirms that the NetServer is powered on. Steady light confirms that the print server has a good connection to a printer.
  • Page 14: The Rear Ports

    NetServer 1.6 The Rear Ports Port Meaning NetServer’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. There is a fast USB connector located on the rear panel of the NetServer, providing connection for one Printer.
  • Page 15: Cabling

    NetServer 1.5 Cabling Follow these steps for a trouble-free start of the print server operations with your print server. 1. Confirm proper operation of the printer to be connected to the print server. 2. When you have confirmed proper operation of the printer, turn off its power.
  • Page 16 NetServer is the same as the print server’s default IP Address. The following diagram explains the application of your print server.
  • Page 17: Using The Utilities

    NetServer 1.6 Using The Utilities This section describes the software utilities for the print server: • PS-Utility • PS Wizard 1.6.1 Installing PS-Utility Follow the procedure outlined below to install PS Utility: 1. Insert the print server’s Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 18 NetServer 2. The main screen will appear as below, and it starts to search the connected print server within the network. 1. Device List: Display the connected print server within the network. 2. Control Buttons: Setup Wizard, Change IP Address, Update Firmware, Show Web Setup, Factory Reset, Print Test, Discover Device, About, and Close.
  • Page 19: Setting Up Windows Xp Tcp/Ip Printing

    NetServer • Perform web configuration: click the Show Web Setup button to open your web browser and launch the Configuration Utility; alternately, you can double- click the selected print server in the Device List to launch the Configuration Utility. • Search the available devices: click the Discover Device button to re-search the connected print server within the network.
  • Page 20: Web Configuration

    NetServer 1.7 Web Configuration You can access and manage the Print Server through: 1) the enclosed software PS-Utility, and 2) a web browser. This chapter describes the second method – the Web Configuration Utility, and explains how to set up your print server with the web browser.
  • Page 21: Home

    NetServer Home The Home screen displays the basic information of the print server. As shown above, the System displays the status of your print server and network. Clicking Refresh will update the information.
  • Page 22: Setup Wizard

    NetServer Setup Wizard The “Setup Wizard” will lead you to change all the configurations step by step. Please follow below steps to finish it System In this field, you can configure the basic information of your print server. Server Name: Assign a name to the print server. Port Name: Assign the Port Name for the print server Password: Enter...
  • Page 23 NetServer IP Address This option allows you to set the IP address manually or automatically. When you choose Manually Assign, you should enter the related information in the following boxes, including IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
  • Page 24 NetServer Microsoft Network Enter the name of the Workgroup that you want the print server associated with in this field. Second HTTP Port This field allows settings to open a second port for the remote printing and IPP printing function. This will permit users to execute printing jobs through broadband IP router.
  • Page 25: Change Ip Address

    NetServer Save to Print Server Please double check all the configurations and click “Yes” to save the settings.. Change IP Address If you only need to change the print server’s IP address without any other configuration. Please click the “Change IP Address”...
  • Page 26: Printer Information

    NetServer Printer Information The items in this field display the information of the printer, such as the given name for the printer, printer status, and status of your printing tasks, etc.
  • Page 27: Factory Reset

    NetServer Factory Reset Please click Yes to reload the factory settings of the print server.
  • Page 28: Firmware Upgrade

    Click Browse to point to the firmware file, and then click Upgrade. Do NOT upgrade firmware on any Atlantis Land product over a wireless connection. Failure of the device may result. Use only hard-wired network connections.
  • Page 29: About

    NetServer or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it may corrupt the software About This screen displays the information of the print server.
  • Page 30: Printing In Windows 98Se/Me

    NetServer 1.8 Printing in Windows 98SE/ME The Print Server can provide print services to TCP/IP networks using the lpr/lpd network printing protocol. Most systems are capable of supporting lpd, as is Windows NT/2000. This LPR for TCP/IP Printing client gives Windows 98SE/Me workstations the ability to print using the lpr/lpd printing protocol.
  • Page 31: Installing The Lpr For Tcp/Ip Printing Client

    NetServer 1.8.1 Installing the LPR for TCP/IP Printing Client Before your Windows 98SE/Me workstation can print using the lpr protocol, you will need to install the client program, as follows: Make sure that you have installed the TCP/IP protocol, and have properly configured the Windows 98SE/Me TCP/IP settings.
  • Page 32 NetServer Insert the Print Server installation CD in your computer’s CD-ROM, enter the proper pathname (for example , D:\ lpr), and click OK. Select the LPR for TCP/IP Printing client and click OK. Windows will copy the necessary files, and return to the Network dialog.
  • Page 33 NetServer...
  • Page 34: Adding Lpr Printer Ports

    NetServer 1.8.2 Adding LPR Printer Ports Once you have installed the client, and have enabled TCP/IP printing for the Print Servers, then you need to add a printer port for each printer you will be printing to using the lpr/lpd protocol. To add a printer port, From the Start menu, choose the Settings submenu, then the Control Panel item within it.
  • Page 35 NetServer Click the Add Port... button to add a new lpd-accessible printer port. Enter the IP address of the Print Server and the name of the printer port that you will be printing to, then press OK. Hint: You can get the Port name from the print server’s system information through web browser.
  • Page 36: Printing From Windows 98Se/Me

    NetServer 1.8.3 Printing from Windows 98SE/Me After you have added the necessary printer ports, you can add a printer device for printing to the port. To enable printing to an lpr-accessible printer port from Windows 98SE/Me, From the Start menu, choose the Settings submenu, then the Printers item within it.
  • Page 37 NetServer Enter the name of the port, as displayed in the LPR for TCP/IP Printing Port List. Alternatively, you can click Browse... and locate the printer port. TCP/IP printing ports are located under the Entire Network icon, within the Print Servers - TCP/IP LPR icon.
  • Page 38 NetServer Press OK when you have located the proper printer port. Click Next > to continue to the next step. At this point Windows will ask you to choose the correct printer driver for the printer. Choose you printer’s make and model from the list, or use the driver disk included with the printer.
  • Page 39 NetServer Windows may ask you whether or not you wish to print a test page to make sure that the printer will work correctly. When the test page is done printing, you will be asked whether or not the test page printed.
  • Page 40: Setting Tcp/Ip Printing Settings

    NetServer 1.8.4 Setting TCP/IP Printing Settings The lpr client’s Properties dialog allows you to change several of the client’s settings. To change these settings, From the Start menu, choose the Settings submenu, then the Control Panel item within it. Windows will display the Control Panel folder.
  • Page 41 NetServer The parameters are as follows: ♦ Communication Timeout Determines how long, in seconds, the system will wait before determining that it has lost connection with lpr/lpd print servers. ♦ Retry Interval Determines how long, in seconds, the system will wait before retrying a lost connection. ♦...
  • Page 42: Printing In Windows 2000/Xp

    NetServer 1.9 Printing in Windows 2000/XP 1.9.1 Setting Up Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing Following is the correct procedure for setting up TCP/IP LPR printing under Windows 2000. Click Start > Settings > Printers. Double Click “Add Printer” Select “Local Printer”...
  • Page 43 NetServer Create a new “Standard TCP/IP Port” Click “Next”...
  • Page 44 NetServer Input the IP Address of the Print Server, and the Port name of the Port that will be printed to, then click “Next”. Hint: You can get the Port name from the print server’s system information through web browser. Please refer page Select “Custom”, and click “Settings”.
  • Page 45 NetServer Select “LPR”, and put the Port name in the field labeled “Queue Name”. Then Click “OK”. Click “Next”.
  • Page 46 NetServer Click “Finish” The Printer Install Wizard will now prompt for drivers. Select the correct Make and Model, or click “Have Disk”, to provide the Manufacturer’s Driver Disk.
  • Page 47 NetServer Click “Next”. Select a “Printer Name”.
  • Page 48 NetServer Sharing can be enabled here. Also, a Test Page can be printed to confirm proper configuration.
  • Page 49 NetServer When the Test Page has been printed, click “Finish” to complete the installation.
  • Page 50: Etting Up Windows Xp Tcp/Ip Printing

    NetServer 1.9.2 etting Up Windows XP TCP/IP Printing Following is the correct procedure for setting up TCP/IP LPR printing under Windows XP. Click Start > Printer and Faxes Double Click “Add a Printer” Click “Next”...
  • Page 51 NetServer Select “Local Printer” Create a new “Standard TCP/IP Port”...
  • Page 52 NetServer Click “Next” Input the IP Address of the Print Server, and the Port name of the Port that will be printed to, then click “Next”. Hint: You can get the Port name from the print server’s system information through web browser.
  • Page 53 NetServer Select “Custom”, and click “Settings”. Select “LPR”, and put the Port name in the field labeled “Queue Name”. Then Click “OK”.
  • Page 54 NetServer Click “Next”. Click “Finish”...
  • Page 55 NetServer The Printer Install Wizard will now prompt for drivers. Select the correct Make and Model, or click “Have Disk”, to provide the Manufacturer’s Driver Disk. Click “Next”. Select a “Printer Name”.
  • Page 56 NetServer A Test Page can be printed to confirm proper configuration. When the test page has been printed, click “Finish” to complete the installation.
  • Page 57 NetServer...
  • Page 58: Printing In Mac Os

    NetServer 1.10 Printing in MAC OS 1.10.1 Rendezvous Uses in MAC OS 10.2 The latest version of MAC OS provides a new feature that is called Rendezvous. Rendezvous is a revolutionary networking technology standard that lets you create an instant network of computers and devices, which can be used throughout Mac OS 10.2 to provide innovative ways to share files and printers and even contact other people on the network.
  • Page 59 NetServer • Launch Print Center. Press and hold the Option key, click the Add button. • Select Rendezvous from the pop-up menu. • When clicking the Rendezvous item, the following window appears to display the connected Rendezvous- enabled printers. Connected...
  • Page 60 NetServer • Select the desired printer, and the following pop-up menu displays the printer’s manufacturer. Select Generic. • The printer is installed into the system successfully.
  • Page 61: Technical Features

    NetServer 1.11 Technical Features Advanced Features • Compliant with USB 2.0 Hi-speed printing • Equipped one 10/100 auto-MDIX Fast Ethernet LAN port • Multi protocol support is ideal for shared printing in mixed-LAN environments • Windows-based setup program makes it possible to set up in a few minutes.
  • Page 62 NetServer Support OS: • Windows 98SE/Me, Windows Windows 2000/XP/2003 • NetWare 5.x NDPS LPR Remote Printing (TCP/IP) • Unix, Linux • Mac O.S.X IP printing Setup Utility: PS Utility • Support OS: Windows® 98ME/98 SE, Windows ®2000/Me/XP/2003, Windows NT3.51 or later. Operating environment •...
  • Page 63 CDRom. If you continue to have problems you should contact the dealer where you bought this device. If you have any other questions you can contact the Atlantis Land company directly at the following address: Atlantis Land SpA...
  • Page 64 NetServer...
  • Page 65 NOTE...
  • Page 66 Atlantis Land S.p.A. Viale De Gasperi, 122 Mazzo di Rho – MI – Italy info@atlantis-land.com sales@atlantis-land.com www.atlantis-land.com Where solutions begin Company certified ISO 9001:2000...

Table of Contents