Lantronix xPrintServer, xPrintServer Cloud Print edition User Manual

xPrintServer

Cloud Print Edition

User Guide

Part Number 900-679-R
Revision A February 2014

Date

Rev.

Comments

February 2014

A

Initial document for firmware release 4.1.0.

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© 2014 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be transmitted
or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix.

Lantronix and xPrintServer are registered trademarks of Lantronix, Inc. in the U.S. and certain
other countries. Patents pending.

Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Mozilla and
Firefox are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation. Google is a registered trademark

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Revision History

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Table of Contents

Intellectual Property ______________________________________________________ 2
Contacts _______________________________________________________________ 2
Disclaimer _____________________________________________________________ 2
Revision History _________________________________________________________ 2
List of Figures __________________________________________________________ 6
List of Tables ___________________________________________________________ 6

1: Introduction 7

Cloud Print, Network, Home and Office Editions ________________________________ 7
Key Features ___________________________________________________________ 7
Supported Devices ______________________________________________________ 7
Supported Printers and Printer Protocols _____________________________________ 8
Supported DHCP Configuration ____________________________________________ 8
Supported Browsers _____________________________________________________ 8
Product Label___________________________________________________________ 8

Serial Number _______________________________________________________ 9
IP Address __________________________________________________________ 9

2: Installation 10

Package Contents ______________________________________________________ 10
User-Supplied Items ____________________________________________________ 10
Hardware Components __________________________________________________ 10

Ethernet LEDs ______________________________________________________ 11

Status LEDs _______________________________________________________ 11
Hardware Installation Steps _______________________________________________ 12
xPrintServer Device Network Details _______________________________________ 13
Establishing a Google Cloud Print Connection ________________________________ 14

3: Navigation and Printi ng 17

Finding the xPrintServer IP Address ________________________________________ 17
System Status on the Home Page _________________________________________ 19
Logging In ____________________________________________________________ 20
Logging Off ___________________________________________________________ 20
Navigation ____________________________________________________________ 21
Installing the Google Cloud Print App on Android Devices _______________________ 23
Printing from an Android-based Phone or Tablet ______________________________ 24
Printing from Chrome OS and Chromebook Devices ___________________________ 28
Printing from a Windows 7 Desktop Computer ________________________________ 29

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Performing Add Printer Setup __________________________________________ 29

Configuring a Default Printer ___________________________________________ 30
Printing from a Windows XP Desktop Computer_______________________________ 31

Performing Add Printer Setup __________________________________________ 31

Configuring a Default Printer ___________________________________________ 32
Printing from a Mac OS X Desktop Computer _________________________________ 33

4: Configuration 35

Viewing Configured Printers ______________________________________________ 35
Configuring Printers _____________________________________________________ 36

Discovering and Provisioning Printers ___________________________________ 36

Enabling or Disabling Discovery ________________________________________ 37

Configuring Printers through Auto Discovery ______________________________ 37

Configuring Printers through Discovery __________________________________ 38
Deleting All Configured Printers ___________________________________________ 39
Setting Real Time Clock _________________________________________________ 40
Assigning a Static IP Address to the xPrintServer _____________________________ 41
Admin Printer Configuration Options ________________________________________ 41

Printing a Test Page _________________________________________________ 41

Purging Job History __________________________________________________ 42

Deleting a Printer ___________________________________________________ 42

Changing Printer Description __________________________________________ 43

Changing Printer Location ____________________________________________ 43

Showing Shared Printer Information _____________________________________ 44

Sharing a Printer ____________________________________________________ 45

Hiding a Printer _____________________________________________________ 45

Setting Printer Options _______________________________________________ 46
Updating Printer IP Addresses ____________________________________________ 47
Viewing and Exporting Print Jobs __________________________________________ 48
Renaming an xPrintServer Device _________________________________________ 49
Resetting the xPrintServer to Factory Defaults ________________________________ 50

Via the Admin Interface _______________________________________________ 50

Via the Hardware Reset Button ________________________________________ 50
Restarting the xPrintServer _______________________________________________ 51
Viewing Logs __________________________________________________________ 51
Printer Drivers _________________________________________________________ 52

Downloading Printer Drivers from the Internet _____________________________ 52

Exporting Printer Drivers ______________________________________________ 54

Downloading Printer Drivers from a USB Flash Drive _______________________ 55
Saving Configuration ____________________________________________________ 56
Restoring Configuration __________________________________________________ 57
Deleting and Adding a Google Email Account ________________________________ 58

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Supplementary Google Cloud Print Administrative Features _____________________ 61

Accessing Google Cloud Print Administrative Features Online ________________ 61

Sharing a Printer through Google Cloud Print Service _______________________ 61

Google Cloud Print Administrative Options _______________________________ 61

5: Updating Firmware 63

Updating Firmware via the Lantronix Web Services Website _____________________ 63
Updating Firmware via a Local USB Port ____________________________________ 64

6: Technical Specifications 65
A: Technical Support 66

Diagnostic Support _____________________________________________________ 66
Lantronix Technical Support ______________________________________________ 66

B: Troubleshooting 67

Problems and Error Messages ____________________________________________ 67

C: Compliance 68

Declaration of Conformity ________________________________________________ 68
RoHS Notice __________________________________________________________ 69

D: Warranty 70
E: Index 71

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 xPrintServer Cloud Print Device _____________________________________________ 7
Figure 1-2 Sample Product Label _____________________________________________________ 8
Figure 1-3 Product Label on Underside of xPrintServer Device ______________________________ 9
Figure 1-4 Sample Serial Numbers on Hardware Devices __________________________________ 9
Figure 2-1 xPrintServer LEDs _______________________________________________________ 10
Figure 2-2 Sample xPrintServer Mounting Options ______________________________________ 12
Figure 2-3 Quick Connect Diagram __________________________________________________ 13
Figure 2-6 Quick Setup Complete ____________________________________________________ 16
Figure 3-1 Serial Number __________________________________________________________ 17
Figure 3-2 Login Prompt ___________________________________________________________ 18
Figure 3-3 IP System Status Information on the Home Page _______________________________ 19
Figure 3-4 Login Prompt ___________________________________________________________ 20
Figure 3-5 Navigating the xPrintServer Device’s Admin Interface ___________________________ 21
Figure 4-1 Printer Details and Pop-Up Command Menu __________________________________ 35
Figure 4-2 Printer Discovery Page ___________________________________________________ 37
Figure 4-3 Sample Printer Auto Disco ver y Report _______________________________________ 38
Figure 4-4 Expanding Detected Printers Information _____________________________________ 39
Figure 4-5 Admin Menu ____________________________________________________________ 40
Figure 4-6 New Printer Description ___________________________________________________ 43
Figure 4-7 New Printer Location _____________________________________________________ 43
Figure 4-8 Show Share Info Popup ___________________________________________________ 44
Figure 4-9 Sample Printer Options ___________________________________________________ 46
Figure 4-10 Printer IP Address Page _________________________________________________ 47
Figure 4-11 Print Job Details________________________________________________________ 48
Figure 4-12 Changing the xPrintServer Name __________________________________________ 49
Figure 4-13 Logs _________________________________________________________________ 52
Figure 4-14 Drivers List Tab ________________________________________________________ 53
Figure 4-15 Export Drivers Button ___________________________________________________ 54
Figure 4-16 Loaded Drivers Tab _____________________________________________________ 55
Figure 4-17 Saving Configuration ____________________________________________________ 56
Figure 4-18 Restoring Configuration __________________________________________________ 57
Figure 4-19 Google Cloud Print Administrative Features __________________________________ 61
Figure 5-1 Firmware Update Options _________________________________________________ 63

List of Tables

Table 2-1 Status LED on Top of Device _______________________________________________ 11
Table 6-1 Technical Specifications ___________________________________________________ 65

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1: Introduction

The Lantronix® xPrintServer® Cloud Print edition print server provides printing capabilities for all
Google Cloud Print supported platforms, such as Chrome OS™ and Android™ platforms. Simply
plug the xPrintServer device into your network (router or switch with internet access), then plug
your USB printer(s) into the xPrintServer unit. Within seconds the xPrintServer device will auto­discover your printers to enable printing from your devices. A registered Google account is
required to establish a Google Cloud Print connection.

Figure 1-1 xPrintServer Cloud Print Device

Cloud Print, Network, Home and Office Editions

The xPrintServer printer server comes in Cloud Prin t, Network, Home and Office editions. This
user guide documents the features and functionality of the xPrintServer Cloud Print Edition print
server.

Key Features

 Simple configuration
 Supports up to 8 USB printers via USB hub and an unlimited number of network-attached

printers.

Note: Up to 10 network-attached pr int er s is recommended for optimal performance. Print

jobs process one at a time regardless of the number of configured printers. The xPrintServer
device includes one USB port as a part of the unit; an additional USB hub for connecting
additional USB printers is not included.

 Automatic printer discovery and configuration (for supported printers)
 Security features
 External LED status indicator
 Configuration via browser (HTTP)

Supported Devices

 All Chrome OS devices.
 All Android (2.3.3 and up) devices. Requires installation of a Google apps with Google Cloud

Print web printing service functionality.

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Supported Printers and Printer Protocols

Product Revision

Manufacturing

Code Date

Part Number

Country of

QR Code

Serial Number

Login Info

See http://www.lantronix.com/xprintserver-supported-printers for the latest list of all supported
printers. This list is periodically updated with new printers.

Supported DHCP Configuration

The Lantronix xPrintServer device supports both DHCP and Static IP Address Assignments.

Supported Browsers

Lantronix supports the latest version of Internet Explorer®, Mozilla® Suite, Mozilla Firefox®,
Safari®, and Chrome™ web browsers.

Product Label

You will need the QR code or the serial number of your xPrintServer device when setting up
your xPrintServer device’s Admin interface. These can be found on the product label adhered to
your device.

1: Introduction

Figure 1-2 Sample Product Label

Manufacture
Origin

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00-80-A3-8E-00-63 or 00:80:A3:8E:00:63 or 0080A38E0063

Figure 1-3 Product Label on Underside of xPrintServer Device

Serial Number

A serial number is a unique, identifying number specific to a hardware device including an
xPrintServer, PC, printer or any Apple or Android device.

Figure 1-4 Sample Serial Numbers on Hardware Devices

IP Address

Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address. The xPrintServer gets
a unique IP address from the DHCP server on your network (default method) or can be manually
configured with a static IP address.

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Ethernet Port

Right LED

Left LED

2: Installation

This chapter describes how to install your Lantronix xPrintServer device and how to establish a
connection with Google Cloud Print™ web printing solution. Directions to register with Google
Cloud Print service are applicable only the first time to establish a connection between a new
xPrintServer unit and Google Cloud Print web prin tin g s ervices , and in the event of a factory
reset.

Package Contents

Your xPrintServer product package includes the following:

 One (1) xPrintServer print server
 One (1) Quick Start Guide
 One (1) RJ-45 Ethernet Ca ble (3 ft)
 One (1) Power Supply with Regional Adapters
 Mounting Bracket with Two (2) Screws
 Four (4) Rubber Feet

User-Supplied Items

You also need the following items to install and operate your xPrintServer device:

 A working power outlet
 Internet connection (with outbound ports 80, 443 and 5222 open)
 Network-attached print er (wired or wire less )
 USB printer (if any)
 Your device (e.g., PC, tablet or smartphone) with a connection to the network
 A Google® email account (must be logged in to be able to setup and print)

Hardware Compone nts

There is one USB port, one
power input, one Ethernet port,
and two types of LED
indicators on the xPrintServer.
The LEDs provide information
about device activity and
status.

Status LED

USB Port

Figure 2-1 xPrintServer LEDs

Power Input

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Orange “X” LED

Description

Solid

A continuous solid light indicates the power is on or the device is booting.

OFF

No light indicates the power is off.

Blinking

Even blinking pattern in dic ates the device is printing.

Glow/Dim

(Repeating Pattern)

Pulsating pattern of glowing and dimming light cy cle occurr i ng once ev ery three
seconds. Indicates the device is booted, idle and waiting for a job.

Code 1

A repeating pattern of a single flash followed by two seconds of
no light indicates the device is obtaining the DHC P address.

specific status a s

Code 2

A repeating pattern of two flashes followed by two seconds of no
light indicates there are no configured printers.

Code 3

A repeating pattern of three flashes followed by two seconds of no
light indicates a factory default reset.

Code 4

A repeating pattern of four flashes followed by two seconds of no
light indicates a successful firmware update.

Code 5

A repeating pattern of five flashes followed by two seconds of no
light indicates a failed firmware update.

Code 6

A repeating pattern of six flashes followed by two seconds of no
light indicates a printing error.

Code 7

A repeating pattern of seven flashes followed by two seconds of
no light indicates printer disco v ery is in process.

Ethernet LEDs

There are two LEDs located on the upper left and right corners of the Ethernet socket
(see Figure 2-1). These indicate the status of the connection.

Left LED

 Green ON, 100Mbps Ethernet Link
 Green Blinking, 100Mbps Activity
 Orange ON, 10Mbps Ethernet Link
 Orange Blinking, 10Mbps A c tivit y
 OFF, No Ethernet Link

Right LED

 Always OFF

The Ethernet port can connect to an Ethernet (10Mbps) or Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) network.

Status LEDs

The Status LED on the xPrintServer device is incorporated into the “X” letter of the Lantronix logo
on the top of the device. The behavior of this LED indicates the type of activity occurring in the
xPrintServer device. The Status LED color is orange when lit, and unique display patterns
indicate the specific type of activity. The LED may display a solid light, display no light, slowly
glow on, slowly glow off, or flash on/off. ,

Table 2-1 Status LED on Top of Device

Note: Codes 1

through 7
indicate a
grouped number
of flashes in the
Orange “X” LED
separated by a
two second
interval where
the light is off.
The specific
code/number of
flashes
separated by a
two second no­light interval
indicates a

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Orange “X” LED

Description

Code 8

A repeating pattern of eight flashes followed by two seconds of no

described in the

light indicates USB device (printer or flash drive) discovery is in
progress.

Hardware Installation Steps

With all xPrintServer package contents and the requisite user-supplied items listed above, you
may begin installation.

1. Make sure of the following:

- Your devices (smartphone, tablet or PC) are on the same Wi-Fi® or wired network as

your xPrintServer unit.

- Printing from your Windows or Mac computer (from which the USB printer is directly

attached) is working before proceeding. If you are installing a new USB printer, this may

require downloading and installing printer drivers to your desktop from the printer

manufacturer.

2. Position the xPrintServer device. The xPrintServer can simply be placed as it is on a desk or
other secure flat surface. Here are additional options:

- To install the rubber feet on the xPrintServer (for added grip and stability on a flat

surface), peel to unveil the adhesive strip on each rubber foot and press one foot onto
each of all four bottom corners of the xPrintServer unit.

- To secure the xPrintServer into a server rack, utilize the included mounting bracket and

screws. There are a variety of ways to mount the bracket and then the xPrintServer unit,
including the two sample methods in Figure 2-2.

grey cells to the
left.

Figure 2-2 Sample xPrintServer Mounting Options

or

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3. Connect printer(s).

- For USB printers: connect the USB printer cable to the USB port of the xPrintServer

device, if any.

- For network printers: connect all printers to the network through a wired, wireless–to-

router, switch or LAN connection.

4. Connect the network cable from the router/switch to the xPrintServer.

5. Power on the xPrintServer device with the supplied power adapter. The xPrintServer will
automatically set-up all printers on your network and/or USB-connected printers. The
glowing “X” will blink quickly for about 30 seconds, and then it will pulse slowly to show it is
ready for printing.

6. Monitor the LEDs on the xPrintServer for activity and status information (see Ethernet LEDs
and Status LEDs).

Figure 2-3 Quick Connect Diagram

xPrintServer Device Network Details

The xPrintServer device is hardwired (via standard CAT-5) cabling to a router, switch or hub. The
system requires an Access Point (A/P), which can be also hardwired and connected to the
network. The tablet or smart phone device associates with the A/P
xPrintServer when a print job is ready to be processed. The xPrintServer communicates with
network attached printer(s); the printers may either be wired or wirelessly connected to the
network.

For the xPrintServer to auto-detect printers on bootup, the xPrintServer and printers must be on
the same subnet. After auto-detection has been completed, the xPrintServer device can then be
relocated to a different subnet (Wi-Fi connected subnet that devices are connected to) assuming
that subnet can route to the previous subnet.

and communicates to the

The xPrintServer uses Zeroconf to advertise print services to the your tablet, smartphone or PC
device(s) and requires your device(s) and the xPrintServer are on the same routable network

.

Multicast configuration and support can be found in the Lantronix knowledgebase. You may
perform word searches, such as for “multicast”, at http://www.lantronix.com/resources/

.

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Establishing a Google C loud Print Connection

After performing Hardw ar e Ins tal lat ion Steps, follow these directions to register a Google Cloud
Print connection to a new xPrintServer unit. This connection does not need to be re-established
after the initial connection is made unless Resetting the xPrintServer to Factory Defaults is
performed.

Note: A Google account and up-to-date web browser are required for establishing a Google

Cloud Print connection. Since multiple Google account logins and passwords may be stored in a
browser maintaining “signed-in” status, it is recommended that you make sure to log out of all
Google accounts prior to beginning these steps. One way of doing this is by using the
incognito/privacy mode in a browser. This way you may select the desired Google account to be
used in establishing this Google Cloud Print connection. Only one Google account can be
associated with an xPrintServer unit at any time. If more than one account needs access to
xPrintServer admin functions, consider using a Google account that can be shared (see Sharing

a Printer through Google Cloud Print Service). Your device (smartphone/table/PC) must be on

the same wired or Wi-Fi network as your xPrintServer unit.

1. Login to the Admin interface of your xPrintSer ver d evi c e in one of two ways below. You will
need to access the QR code or serial number on the Product Label on the underside of your
xPrintServer device.

 Scan the QR code on the Product Label using your Android smartphone or tablet and

click the link displayed on your QR code reader to access the xPrintServer device Admin
interface where you may log in (see Figure 3-2 Login Prompt).

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Note: QR code readers are available for Android smartphones and tablets at the Google

Play™ store. Lantronix recommends using the ZXing™ Barcode Scanner™ app, w hich may
be found at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.zxing.client.android

OR

 Type http://www.lantronix.com/findmyxprintserver

enter the alphanumeric serial number from the Product Label. Web browsers can be
accessed on a smartphone, tablet or PC. The serial number is alphanumeric and 12
characters in length. A login window in the xPrintServer device Admin interface will
appear for login (see Figure 3-2 Login Prompt). ).

directly into a web browser and

.

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2. Click the Quick Set up link on the left side of the Home page. The Quick Setup page will
appear.

3. Click Start Quick Setup to initiate registration with Google. A Quick Setup window will
appear with a unique Google registration link after a few moments.

4. Click the Google registration link when it appears. A Google login win do w appears.

5. Login into the Google account you wish to use to establish the Google Cloud Print
connection. This account will control printer shari ng with oth er Google accounts. Businesses
may want to select a Google account for the IT department. If your browser has information
about multiple Google accounts, each may be available for selection in the login window. If
your browser is already logged on to a particular Google account, yo u will bypass this step by
directly connecting through that account.

Note: Since multiple Google account logins

and passwords may be stored in a browser
maintaining “signed-in” status, it is
recommended that you make sure to log out
of all Google accounts prior to beginning
these steps. This way you may select the
desired Google account to be used in
establishing this Google Cloud Print
connection. In order to be able to see printers
on an xPrintServer unit, a user must be only
logged onto the Google account associated
with the xPrintServer unit within the same
browser. Also, it may be necessary to delete
all cookies if switching between Google
accounts after logging into a Google account
associated with an xPrintServer unit.

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The IP address

6. Confirmation of your registration
with Google Cloud Print will
appear upon login.

7. Click Finish printer registration.

8. Return to the Quick Setup page at the xPrintServer device Admin interface. You will also see
“Finished! Registration Successful” message on the Quick Setup window. From here you
may:

 Click Try it now to initiate printing a test page and to explore. The xPrintServer web

interface provides a wide range of printer management features and there are also some
management capabilities on the Google Cloud Print management page.

Note: IP address may

change if set to DHCP.

address by following

 Click OK to finish registration and to return to the xPrintServer device Admin interface (see

System Status on the Home Page).

assigned to your

xPrintServer unit is
listed at the browser
address bar (up top)

and can be used to

access this Admin
interface for future

logins.

Rediscover your

xPrintServer IP

the directions in

Finding the

xPrintServer IP

Address, as

necessary.

Figure 2-6 Quick Setup Complete

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3: Navigation and Printing

This chapter explains how to navigate and use your Lantronix xPrintServer device Admin
interface including directions on how to log in and log out, how to change your password, and
most importantly, how to print from your PC, smartphone or tablet device. Refer to

Establishing a Google Cloud Print Connection for one-time directions needed to initially set up the

xPrintServer device with Google Cloud Print first.

Finding the xPrintServer IP Address

An IP address was assigned to your xPrintServer unit when you were Establishing a Google

Cloud Print Connection in the instructions above. You may also use these directions to

rediscover your device IP address. You use this IP address to log into and manage your
xPrintServer device through the xPrintServer device’s Admin interface available online. Internet
access is required.

Every xPrintServer device has a unique, identifying serial number that can be found on the

product information label (see Figure 1-2). As part of the initialization/boot up process, the

xPrintServer will automatically register its IP address and associated serial number with the
Lantronix Web Services website (http://www.lantronix.com/findmyxprintserver
provides the unique IP ad dr es s of the xPrintServer device. You may then use the xPrintServer IP
address to log into the Admin interface for printing management.

) whic h in turn

Use these directions to find the IP address of a new xPrintServer device.

1. Open an internet web browser. See Supported Brows ers .

2. Enter http://findmyxps.com

3. Press Enter on the keyboard. Yo u will be prompted for the xPrintServer device serial
number.

4. Enter the serial number of your xPrintServer unit.

product information label attached to your xPrintServer packaging (see Figure 1-2). It is an

alphanumeric set of 12 characters.

into the web browser address bar.

The serial number can be found on the

Figure 3-1 Serial Number

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5. Click the Go! button. You will be redirected to your xPrintServer URL, after which a login
prompt will appear.

Figure 3-2 Login Prompt

Default Login

6. Enter the default login information.

 User Name: admin
 Password: PASS

Note: Upon initial login, modify the default “PASS”

password as soon as possible for security reasons.
See Changing Passwords.

7. You will be redirected to your xPrintServer device URL where you will see the

System Status on the Home Page.

8. Take note of the IP address of your xPrintServer device for all future logins.

Note: Your xPrintServer IP address is assigned by DHCP by default, however, you can manually

configure a static IP address. See Assigning a Static IP Address to the xPrintServer.

 User Name: admin
 Password: PASS

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System Status on t he Home Page

You will see your xPrintServer System Status information on the Home page whenever you log
into your xPrintServer URL.

Figure 3-3 IP System Status Information on the Home Page

3: Navigation and Printing

The System Status information includes your IP address along with other im por tant s ystem
status information:

 Google Account

Indicates the Google email account address used to link the xPrintServer device to
Google Cloud Print.

 Test GCP

Print a test page from Google Cloud Print web printing services.

 Manage Printers

Access connected printers through Google Cloud Print management page accessed
online.

 Edition

The edition of xPrintServer print server (Cloud Print Edition).

 Version

The current version of your firmware.

 Name

The configurable name for the xPrintServer device. The default name is xPrintServer.

 IP Address

The unique IP address associated with your xPrintServer device. This IP address may
be used to directly pull up the Admin interface of a connected and live xPrintServer.

 Serial Number

The unique serial number associated with the xPrintServer device which should match
what is on the product information label.

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 Up time

The amount of time the xPrintServer has been operational since powered on or las t
restarted.

 Configured Printers

The number of total discovered printers available for use on various PC, tablet or cellular
devices.

 Current Status

The current status of the xPrintServer.

 Time-zone

The configured time zone (can be changed through the Admin page).

 Status Time

The time at which the system status information you see on the screen was captured.

 Locator LED

Clicking the light bulb will cause the “X” LED on top of the xPrintServer unit to blink
rapidly. Clicking the light bulb again turns off this feature. This feature is useful in
situations where you wish to identify a specific xPrintServer amongst multiple units.

Logging In

3: Navigation and Printing

Once the xPrintServer is installed (see Installation Steps) and the IP address discovered (see

Finding the xPrintServer IP Address and Initial Login), you may follow these directions to login to

xPrintServer via Local or Remote Authentication at any time.

To Login:

1. Open an internet web browser.

2. Enter the IP address of your xPrintServer device .

3. Enter your login information when prompted. You are logged into the xPrintServer device’s
Admin interface when you see System Status on the Home Page.

 User Name
 Password

Logging Off

Figure 3-4 Login Prompt

1. Click the Log-Off tab located at the top far right of any xPrintServer device’s Admin interface
page. You will be prompted to close out of your browser window.

2. Close out of your browser to completely log off.

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Navigation

Go backward one page… Go to the next page

Search

Basic navigation features for the xPrintServer device’s Admin interface are outlined in this
section.

Double-click to sort

table information by

column heading

Links for each page

are listed here. A Quick

only during initial setup.

When a specific printer

beneath the printer list.

Setup link is available

See Error! Reference

source not found..

on the Printers

page is clicked, details

about this printer will

appear in grey fields

See Figure 4-6.

3: Navigation and Printing

Figure 3-5 Navigating the xPrintServer Device’s Admin Interface

Tabs allow you to move between

xPrintServer pages and to Log-Off

Clicking the
button beside a
particular table list
item will pull up the

popup command
menu associated

with that item.

Go to the first page Go to the last page

Sometimes multiple pages are
necessary to list all the items in
the Printers, Jobs and Logs
pages. In these cir cu mstances,
page navigation features will
become available at the bottom of
the screen.

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3: Navigation and Printing

As illustrated above, basic navigation features for the xPrintServer device’s Admin interface
include the following:

 Tabs

All the functionality of your xPrintServer device’s Admin interface is divided between the
Home, Admin, Jobs, Printers, Logs and Log-Off tabs located across the top of the Admin
interface. Access these pages by clicking the same-named tab along the top of the screen.
For instance, click the Jobs tab to get to the Jobs page or click Home to get to the Home
page.

 Links

Click to select from the links/commands available for each page. All links available for a
particular web page are displayed along the left side. For instance, links to Active,
Completed and All jobs are available on the left side of the Jobs page.

Note: A Help link is available on the left of every page and provides access to Admin

interface page-specific online help.

 Search

A Search field is available for the Jobs, Printers and Users tabs. The search field features
dynamic filtering that provides results based on the search string entered into the search
field. The results dynamically update according to the search parameters entered in the
search field. Deleting all contents of the Search field removes the filter and will show all
results.

 Button

This button may be found beside all items listed on the Jobs and Printers pages. Click the
button beside a particular print job or printer on these pages to pull up a popup command
menu with commands that are available for that item.

 Log-Off Tab

A Log-Off tab located at the far upper right of every xPrintServer device’s Admin interface
page allows you to logout easily.

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