IOGear GPSU01 User Manual

USB Print Server

User Manual (GPSU01)

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing this 1-port USB Print Server that allows any networked computer to share a USB printer. It complies with USB 1.1 specifications, and provides users with an auto-sensing 10/100Base-T port. It works with either 10BaseT or 100BaseT networks. This unit also supports multiple protocols and multiple operating systems, and it integrates Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) to allow users to print from any computer over a LAN/WAN or the Internet by specifying the device’s URL. The built-in web management feature provides more convenience by allowing the user to configure, monitor and even reset the print server via a web browser. This eliminates the need to place the printer right next to the computer. Print jobs can be sent to a printer in another country just as easily as to a printer in the same office. Why bother sending a degraded fax image while you can print an original at the destination?

We hope that you will enjoy using your Print Server and find it to be a useful solution.

IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.

Table of Contents

Package Contents..................................................................................................................................

Features..................................................................................................................................................

System Requirements............................................................................................................................

Installation and Configuration.................................................................................................................

Windows 2000/XP Setup.......................................................................................................................

Windows 98SE/ME Setup......................................................................................................................

Mac OS Setup........................................................................................................................................

Setting up the Print Server Remotely.....................................................................................................

Glossary.................................................................................................................................................

Technical Support..................................................................................................................................

Limited Warranty....................................................................................................................................

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This package contains: (1) Print Server

(1) External AC Power Adapter (1) Driver CD (1) User Manual (1) Warranty Registration Card

* If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

Package Contents

Features

• Easily connects your USB printer to a network

• Allows multiple computers to share one USB printer on the network

• Print from any computer on your network or from across the Internet

• Supports DHCP Client and multiple network protocols

• 10/100Mbps auto-sensing

• Supports Telnet and Web Management software

This USB print server supports:

• Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP

• Novell(iBindery/NDS)

• Mac OS 8.6 or Later

• Unix/Linux

• Printer with USB connection

System Requirements

Installation and Configuration

Hardware Setup

1. Connect the USB cable from the USB printer to the USB port on the print server;

2. Connect one end of the CAT5 patch cable to the CAT5 port on the print server;

3. Connect the other end of the CAT5 cable to the network. This print server works with various networks such as LAN, WAN, or Internet. It can be plugged into various type of ports, such as:

• Network switch/hub;

• Router;

• Network outlets;

• Bridges, such as the HomePlug Ethernet bridge.

4. Connect the AC adapter to the print server.

Software Installation

1. Turn off the printer power.

2. Install protocol in Windows 2000/XP (if necessay) Note: Although multiple protocols can be installed, it is preferred to install only one. The three most used network protocols are IPX/SPX, TCP/IP or NetBEUI (see glossary for further information on these protocols). TCP/IP has become the most commonly used protocol today.

The procedure is as follows: Select Control Panel >> Network and Dial-up Connections >> Local Area Connection >> Properties >> Install >> Protocol >> Add. Choose the protocol that you need.

3. Install driver for Print Server in Windows 2000/XP a: Insert Setup disk and go to the corresponding drive using My Computer on your desktop. Follow this setup program to install the Network Print Monitor on your computer. The first window

Installation and Configuration

Click Next on the following window to proceed to the Component Selection window:

At the Component selection window, make sure both Network Print Monitor and PSAdmin are checked. Click Next to proceed to start installing these components.

Installation and Configuration

This process may take a few minutes.

Click Finish on the following window when the above process is complete.

Print Server Setup

1. Select “Start” >> “Programs” >> “PSAdmin”

Installation and Configuration

2. Your computer will search for the Print Server

3. Select your Print Server and double click on it.

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