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User’s Manual
Version: 2.0
(August, 2006)
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the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
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programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this
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Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................1
2. Product Package .............................................................2
3. MFP Server with Print Server .......................................... 3
4. MFP Server Installation in Windows 2000/XP ................. 5
4.1 Hardware Installation ....................................................... 5
4.2 Software Installation......................................................... 6
4.3 MFP Server Utilities ....................................................... 15
4.4 MFP Drivers/Utilities Installation .................................... 16
4.4.1 Never Install MFP Driver/Utilities....................................... 17
4.4.2 MFP Drivers/Utilities has been installed ............................20
5. Using the MFP ............................................................... 22
5.1 Printing........................................................................... 23
5.2 Scanning ........................................................................ 24
5.3 Card Reader Accessing ................................................. 25
5.4 Faxing a File .................................................................. 26
6. MFP Manager ................................................................ 28
6.1 MFP Server List ............................................................. 28
6.2 My Favorite .................................................................... 31
6.3 Auto Connect List........................................................... 33
6.4 Quick Setup ................................................................... 36
6.5 Option Settings .............................................................. 38
6.5.1 General Setting .................................................................38
6.5.2 Search for MFP Server...................................................... 39
7. Server Configuration...................................................... 40
7.1 Introduction .................................................................... 40
7.2 Search for All Available MFP Server .............................. 41
7.3 Status of MFP Server ..................................................... 42
7.4 Setup the MFP Server.................................................... 43
7.5 General Configuration.................................................... 44
7.6 TCP/IP Configuration ..................................................... 45
7.7 System Configuration..................................................... 47
7.8 MFP Server Management.............................................. 48
7.9 Report ............................................................................ 49
8. Web Management .........................................................50
8.1 Introduction .................................................................... 50
8.2 Login .............................................................................. 51
8.3 Device Status ................................................................. 52
8.3.1 System Status ...................................................................52
8.3.2 Printer Status..................................................................... 53
8.3.3 TCP/IP Status.................................................................... 54
8.4 Setup Wizard ................................................................. 55
8.4.1 System ..............................................................................55
8.4.2 TCP/IP............................................................................... 57
8.4.3 Save Settings .................................................................... 58
8.5 System Tools.................................................................. 59
8.5.1 Load Default ...................................................................... 59
8.5.2 Upgrade Firmware............................................................. 60
9. LPR Printing................................................................... 61
10. RAW Printing ................................................................. 67
11. IPP Printing....................................................................73
11.1 Introduction .................................................................... 73
11.2 System Setup................................................................. 73
11.2.1 MFP Server Side ...............................................................73
11.2.2 Client Side......................................................................... 73
12. MFP Server Installation in Windows 98SE/Me/NT ........78
12.1 Software Installation....................................................... 79
12.2 Server Utilities................................................................ 86
12.3 Network Port Setup........................................................ 87
12.4 Add Printer..................................................................... 88
13. UNIX/Linux System Network .........................................92
13.1 GUI Mode....................................................................... 92
13.2 Console Mode................................................................ 96
13.2.1 Enable MFP Server’s TCP/IP Support...............................97
13.2.2 Setup MFP Server’s IP Address ........................................ 97
13.2.3 Verify MFP Server’s IP Address ........................................99
13.2.4 Configure Remote LPD Printing on the Host................... 100
14. MFP Server Installation in MAC OS.............................102
14.1 MAC 10.4.x .................................................................. 102
14.2 MAC 10.3.x .................................................................. 103
15. Troubleshooting ........................................................... 107
Appendix: MFP Server Compatibility List.......................... 110
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our MFP server. This MFP server allows your
multi-functions, all-in-one printer (MFP) or printer to be shared in the network.
Unlike other print servers, it can communicate with MFP and printer as if it is
connected directly to your computer. Because of the features, all users can
share print, scan, card reader and fax functions through the network.
Furthermore, the MFP Server can build the bi-directional communication with
MFPs and printers so that it can help to monitor important information such as
ink level and paper level.
The MFP server supports print, scan, card reader and fax sharing functions in
the most popular operating systems: Windows 2000 SP4 above and XP SP1
above. It also supports Windows XP scanning utility and MFP vendors’
scanning utilities. When you want to scan in the Windows XP, you can choose
one of the utilities.
Not only a MFP Server, but also this MFP Server is a traditional print server. It
supports TCP/IP network protocol and LPR, RAW and IPP printing protocols.
It can share print function in the various common network operating systems
including Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003, Unix, Linux and MAC OS 9.x
above.
The MFP server is the best solution for users to share MFP or printer
conveniently and easily. It offers the most flexibility and manageability for MFP
or printer in your local area network at an extremely low cost and with a
minimum setup and maintenance required.
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2. Product Package
This package contains the following components:
One MFP Server
One Power Adapter
One Quick Installation Guide
One CD-ROM (Including all the software utilities, drivers, multi language
QIG and User’s Manual)
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3. MFP Server with Print Server
This MFP Server supports dual functionalities: MFP Server Mode and Print
Server Mode at the same time. Users can choose one of the modes to share
MFP or Printer functions through the MFP Server.
MFP Server Mode:
The MFP Server can communicate with MFP as it is connected directly to
your computer. This enables users to share MFP for printing, scanning, card
reader and faxing. If the MFP Server is connected to a printer but not MFP,
users still can share printing function through the operation mode. The
supported OS in this mode is Windows 2000 SP4 above and Windows XP
SP1 above. The MFP Server mode doesn’t support Windows 98SE/ME/NT,
Linux/Unix or MAC OS. For the detailed applications, please refer to the
following chapters.
Chapter 4: MFP Server Installation in Windows 2000/XP
Chapter 5: Using the MFP
Chapter 6: MFP Manager
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Print Server Mode:
The MFP Server also supports LPR, IPP and RAW printing protocols, which
enable users to share printing function of MFP or Printer. The supported OS is
Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003, Unix, Linux and MAC OS 9.x above.
For the detailed applications, please refer to the following chapters.
Chapter 9: LPR Printing
Chapter 10: RAW Printing
Chapter 11: IPP Printing
Chapter 12: MFP Server Installation in Windows 98SE/ME/NT
Chapter 13: Unix System Network
Chapter 14: MFP Server Installation in MAC OS
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4. MFP Server Installation in Windows
2000/XP
Before you start, you should have:
One computer with Windows 2000 SP4 above and Windows XP SP1
above
One MFP or printer with USB port and an installation CD
One Category 5 Ethernet Cable
One USB Cable
4.1 Hardware Installation Procedure
1. Unpack the MFP Server package and verify that all the items listed in the
previous section are included.
2. Plug the USB cable to the MFP Server and the MFP or printer that you
want to share on the network.
3. Connect the MFP Server to your network by attached the network cable to
the network port of the MFP server.
4. Connect the power adapter to the MFP Server. The MFP Server will
perform the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) after it is powered on. When the
Status LED is off, the MFP Server is ready.
Note:
1. You must use the power adapter shipped along with the MFP Server,
do NOT use any other power adapter from other sources.
2. To prevent the compatibility problem between MFP Server and a few
MFP or printer, it is recommended that you power on the MFP Server
before the MFP or printer.
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4.2 Software Installation Procedure
Before you start, you should check your computer’s operating system. This
program can be run only in Windows 2000 SP4 above and Windows XP SP1
above. Please follow the steps below to start installation.
Tip:
You have to uninstall all the MFP server drivers and utilities if you have
installed the previous version.
1. Insert the CD shipped along with the MFP Server into your CD-ROM drive.
The Autorun.exe program should be executed automatically. If not, run
Autorun.exe manually from CD-ROM drive’s root directory
2. The following screen will be displayed. Click “Setup Utility”.
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3. The “MFP Server Utilities - InstallShield Wizard” is displayed, click "Next".
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4. Click “Next” to install the MFP Server utilities in the default folder or click
“Change” to specify the destination folder where you would like to install
the MFP Server utilities.
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5. The system starts installing the MFP Server Utilities.
6. The MFP Server is installing the MFP Server utilities. When you find the
following screen, please click “Continue Anyway”.
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7. The MFP Server is installing the MFP Server drivers. When you find the
following screen, please click “Continue Anyway”.
8. The “MFP Server Configuration” screen is displayed. If you want to
configure the MFP Server, please click “”Next” directly. Or you can select
“No, I will configure the MFP Server later” and click “Next” to complete the
installation.
The following steps are for MFP Server Configuration.
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9. The MFP Server List will auto search the MFP Servers in the network.
Select the MFP Server you wan to setup and click “Next” to continue.
10. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server you have
selected to login the MFP Server. The default “User Name” is “admin”;
default “Password” is “1234.”
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11. Set the “Alias Name” and the “MFP Server Description” to the MFP Server
here. Click on “Next”.
Note: You can give a description by filling “MFP Server Description” to
the MFP Server so you can find it easily later on.
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12. Please set the network settings for the MFP Server manually. By default,
the network settings are as follows.
IP Address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
If you select “DHCP”, the MFP Server will try to determine your network
settings automatically. If a DHCP Server is present within the network, the
MFP Server will automatically obtain and configure the network settings
from the DHCP Server. The assigned IP Address will be shown in the IP
Address fields. If no DHCP Server is present within the network, please
assign the network settings of the MFP Server manually. Please click
“Next” once you have found appropriate network settings for the MFP
Server.
Note: The MFP Server IP Address should be in the same network
segment with the connected computer. If the network settings are incorrect,
a message will be prompted to remind you after you click “Next”. Please
make sure that you have set the right settings before going to the next step.
If you don’t want to set it now, please click “Cancel” to finish the installation.
You can then use the “Server Manager” utility to configure the MFP
Server.
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13. The configurations are finished. Please click “Finish” to apply new settings.
14. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
Note: If the Windows XP Firewall in your system has been enabled, the
MFP Server will automatically open ports for the MFP Server programs
smoothly run in your system. It will not cause abnormal behaviors or
unsafe on your system.
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15. Choose if you want to run the “MFP Manager” utility automatically when
Windows starts. It is recommended to enable the setting.
4.3 MFP Server Utilities
After the installation is completed, there will be three utilities and a text file in
the MFP Server’s Program folder.
MFP Manager – Allows you to manage the connection between the MFP and
your computer for sharing MFP function.
Server Manager – Allows you to configure the MFP Server’s IP Address,
network protocols and other advanced features. It also allows you to manage
the MFP Server.
Uninstall – Assistant for removing all installed MFP Server software
programs.
About Version – Display the version of each utility including in the MFP
Server software programs.
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4.4 Install the MFP Drivers/Utilities
When the installation is completed, the “MFP Manager” will be popped up. It
will automatically find the MFP Servers and the connected MFPs in the
network and show it in the “MFP Server List”.
Before you start to install the MFP in the “MFP Server List”, please check your
computer’s MFP installation status.
You never install the MFP drivers/utilities; please refer to the Section
4.4.1.
You have installed the MFP drivers/utilities; please refer to the Section
4.4.2.
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4.4.1 Never Install MFP Driver/Utilities
Before the installation, please read the manual of the MFP. Some MFP
requires users to install the drivers/utilities before connecting the MFP to your
computer. Some MFP requires connecting the MFP to your computer during
the installation. Please refer to the below illustration of “HP ALL-In-One
Series” which is the screen displayed during the installation.
To connect the MFP to your computer through the MFP Server just like you
have directly connected the MFP to your computer through the USB cable,
you can follow the steps below.
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1. Select the MFP that you wan to install in the “MFP Server List” and click
“Connect” button.
2. The Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt to install the MFP
drivers. Follow the screens to finish the installation. If the system can’t find
the MFP driver, please insert the installation CD of the MFP and find
drivers in the CD manually.
Note: If the MFP you have connected is a composite device, the system
will install the driver for composite device at first. The following screen will
be popped up, please click “Continue Anyway”. Follow the screens to
finish the installation. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, please insert
the installation CD of the MFP and find drivers in the CD manually.
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3. After you have completed the MFP installation, you will see the MFP is
added to the “Printers and Faxes” in Windows.
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4.4.2 MFP Drivers/Utilities has been installed
1. To link the MFP drivers/utilities that you have installed to the MFP Server,
please follow the steps below. Select the MFP that you want to install in
the “MFP Server List” and click “Connect” button.
2. The Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt to install the MFP
drivers. Follow the screens to finish the installation. If the system can’t find
the MFP driver, please insert the installation CD of the MFP and find
drivers in the CD manually.
Note: If the MFP you have connected is a composite device, the system
will install the driver for composite device at first. The following screen will
be popped up, please click “Continue Anyway”. Follow the screens to
finish the installation. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, please insert
the installation CD of the MFP and find drivers in the CD manually.
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3. After the installation, a copy of the MFP will be added to the “Printers and
Faxes” in Windows.
Tip : The new copy of the MFP is linked to the MFP Server. Please use this
MFP to share print, scan, card reader or fax functions through the network.
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5. Using the MFP
After you have installed the MFP thought the installation wizard , the MFP is
now connected to your computer. You can start sharing print, scan, card
reader or fax function provided by the MFP.
Tip 1: If you have finished using the MFP, please click “Disconnect” to
release the MFP. Other users can’t use the MFP only if the MFP is released.
Tip 2: It is recommended to enable “Auto Release” setting. The MFP Server
will release the connection with the MFP after a period of idle time that you
have assigned. In this way, the MFP will not be occupied too long and other
users can share the MFP frequently. Please refer to Section 6.1 for more
information.
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5.1 Printing
The MFP will be added to “Printers and Faxes” in the Windows after the MFP
is installed. When you connect to the MFP by clicking “Connect” in the “MFP
Manager”, the MFP Server will create the connection between the MFP and
your computer and then you can print a document just follows the same steps
as usual.
Tip: If you have sent a printing job to the MFP while the MFP is connecting
by a user, you may be prompted that the device is not found or the document
is failed to print. Please resend the printing job after the MFP is idle or not
being connected by the other user.
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5.2 Scanning
Most of the MFP provides scan utility for users. You can scan pictures or
documents through the utility. In Windows XP, user can also scan from
Windows XP scanning utility.
An example: HP 1600 Series Utilities
Windows XP Scanning Utility
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