Planex Mini300 User Manual

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FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with this user’s guide, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

Safety Instruction

●Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as

they may cause hazards.

● Do not use this product near water. Example: near a bathtub, swimming

pool, etc.

●Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table as the product

may fall, harming people as well as the appliance itself. Use only with a
cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

●Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

● Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this may result in a

short circuit or a fire.

●When replacement parts are required, be sure to obtain parts specified by

the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

Mini300

About this Manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

Describes the Mini300 Print Server and its exterior features. Please be sure to read the

Overview above and this chapter before installing the product.

Chapter 2

Hardware Installation

Helps you to get started with the basic installation of the print server.

This chapter also explains how to attach the print server to a printer and a network.

Chapter 3

Software Installation

Describes how to install the supplied utilities “Smart Print Manager” and “LPR for

Windows”.

Chapter 4

Setting Up a Network

Explains how to add networking protocols to enable the print server on a network.

Appendix

Appendix A

Troubleshooting Please refer to this section for all troubleshooting information.

Appendix B

Specifications Provides technical specifications of the Mini300 print servers.

Appendix C

Adjusting Windows95/98 Network SettingsDescribes how to install NetBEUI and TCP/IP

protocols to a Windows95/98 PC.

Version:1.0 E Rev.A

Chapter 5

Configuring Your Printer

Describes how to set up your printer for each network OS/ platform. Select a section that is

appropriate for your OS/ computer environment.

Chapter 6

Deleting the Supplied Utilities

Provides a step-by-step procedure to uninstall the supplied utilities.

Installation Overview

Provides a brief summary of installation procedure for each OS or networking protocol.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1 - 1

P roduct Overview ........................................... 1

2

F e a t u res .............................................................2

3 Packing List ..................................................... 2

4

P a rts Te r m i n o l o gy ......................................... 3

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2 - 1

Connecting the Print Server to Your

P r i n t e r ............................................................... 5

2

Connecting the Print Server to Your

N e t w o r k ............................................................. 6

3

Connecting the AC Power Adapter to

the Print Server .............................................. 7

Chapter 3 Software Installation

3 - 1

Installation pro c e d u re for W i n d o w s 9 5 / 9 8

.............................................................................. 9

2

Installation pro c e d u re for WindowsNT .. 1 3

Chapter 4 Setting Up a Network

4 - 1

Windows95/98 Networks ................................. 1 6

2

WindowsNT Networks ................................. 2 6

3

Configuring the Mini300 ............................. 3 7

Chapter 5 Configuring Your Printer

5 - 1

Printing from a Windows95/98 PC ......... 5 2

2

Printing from a WindowsNT PC ............. 7 7

3 Printing Via a WindowsNT Network ..... 9 9

4

Printing Via a NetWa re Server ............... 127

5

Printing from a Macintosh ....................... 139

6 Printing from a UNIX / Linux PC .......... 141

Chapter 6 Deleting the Supplied Utilities

Appendix A

Troubleshooting ............................................... 147

Appendix B

Specifications ................................................... 151

Appendix C

C - 1

Adjusting Windows95/98 Network Settings ... 153

2

Enabling TCP/IP Protocol ...............................

1 5 4

3 Defining User Information .............................. 1 5 5

※The company names and product names indicated in this document are
trademarks of respective companies.

◆Windows95/98◆

Using NetBEUI Protocol

1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300 hardware.

2. Refer to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 and install the PS Port utility.

(This step is not necessary if you plan to install “Smart Print
Manager 2”.)

3. Refer to Section 4-1-a in Chapter 4 to verify that NetBEUI protocol
has been properly installed.

4. Refer to Section 5-1-a in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to
the existing printing environment.

Using IPX / SPX Protocol

1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300 hardware.

2. Refer to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 and install the PS Port utility.

(This step is not necessary if you plan to install “Smart Print
Manager 2”.)

3. Refer to Section 4-1-b in Chapter 4 to verify that IPX/SPX protocol
has been properly installed.

Installation Overview

This section provides a summary of installation procedure for each networking OS.

4. Refer to Section 5-1-b in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to the
existing printing environment.

Using TCP / IP Protocol

1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300 hardware.

2. Refer to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 to install the “PS Port” utility. If
you wish to configure the Mini100/ Mini2 Print Server via “S m a r t
Print Manager 2”, install “Smart Print Manager2” as well. This
utility is not necessary if you plan to configure the print server via a
Web browser.

3. Refer to Section 4-1-c in Chapter 4 to verify that TCP/IP protocol has
been properly installed. If you plan to use the Smart Print Manager 2
utility, also refer to Section 4-1-b to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been installed. (Note: the IPX/SPX protocol is required to use Smart
Print Manager 2. After you have made necessary changes to the print
server via the utility, you can delete the protocol .This protocol is not
required if you plan to use a Web browser to configure the print server.)

4. Refer to Chapter 4 to assign an IP address to the Mini300 print server.
If you are using Smart Print Manager 2, proceed to Section 4-3-a. Or go
to Section 4-3-b if you wish to use your Web browser to configure the
print server.

5. See Section 5-1-c in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to the
existing printing environment.

Using TCP/IP Protocol with PS Port

1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300 hardware.

2. Refer to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 to install the “PS Port” utility. If
you wish to configure the Mini100/Mini2 Print Server via “S m a r t
Print Manager 2”, install “Smart Print Manager2” as well. This
utility is not necessary if you plan to configure the print server via a
Web browser.

3. Refer to Section 4-2-c in Chapter 4 to verify that TCP/IP protocol has
been properly installed. If you plan to use the Smart Print Manager 2
utility, also refer to Section 4-2-b to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been installed. (Note: the IPX/SPX protocol is required to use Smart
Print Manager 2. After you have made necessary changes to the print
server via the utility, you can delete the protocol. This protocol is not
required if you plan to use a Web browser to configure the print server.)

4. Refer to Chapter 4 to assign an IP address to the Mini300 print server.
If you are using Smart Print Manager 2, proceed to Section 4-3-a. Or
go to Section 4-3-b if you wish to use your Web browser to configure
the print server.

5. See Section 5-2-c in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to the
existing printing environment.

◆WindowsNT◆

Using NetBEUI Protocol

1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300 hardware.

2. Refer to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install the PS Port utility. (This

step is not necessary if you plan to install “Smart Print Manager 2”.)

3. Refer to Section 4-2-a in Chapter 4 to verify that NetBEUI protocol has
been properly installed.

4. Refer to Section 5-2-a in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to the

existing printing environment.

Using IPX/SPX Protocol

1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300 hardware.

2. Refer to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install the PS Port utility. (This

step is not necessary if you plan to install “Smart Print Manager 2”.)

3. Refer to Section 4-2-b in Chapter 4 to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has

been properly installed.

4. Refer to Section 5-2-b in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to your

existing printing environment.

◆NetWare◆

To configure the print server under this networking OS, you need to use
the Auto Setup or Manual Setup option in the Smart Print Manager 2
utility.
The print server does not support NetWare 4.X/5.X NDS Mode. If
NDS Mode is in use now, switch to Bindery Mode before configuring the
print server and creating a print queue. For more information on the two
modes, refer to your NetWare manual.

Using Auto Setup under Windows95/98 to initiate automatic
confinstallation

1. Refer to Chapter 2 to setup the Mini300hardware.

2. Refer to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 and install “Smart Print Manager 2”

to the PC you wish to configure. (It is NOT necessary to install this
utility to all PCs.)

3. See Section 4-1-b in Chapter 4 to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been properly installed.

4. Refer to Section 5-4-a in Chapter 5 and use the Auto Setup option in

Smart Print Manger 2 to configure the print server.

5. See Section 5-4-c in Chapter 5 to configure each client PC.

Using TCP/IP Protocol with LPR Port

1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300hardware.

2. Refer to Section 4-2-c in Chapter 4 to verify that TCP/IP protocol has
been properly installed. If you plan to use the Smart Print Manager 2
utility, also refer to Section 4-2-b to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been installed. (Note: the IPX/SPX protocol is required to use Smart
Print Manager 2. After you have made necessary changes to the print
server via the utility, you can delete the protocol. This protocol is not
required if you plan to use a Web browser to configure the print server.)

3. Refer to Chapter 4 to assign an IP address to the Mini300 print server.

If you are using Smart Print Manager 2, proceed to Section 4-3-a. Or
go to Section 4-3-b if you wish to use your Web browser to configure

the print server.

4. See Section 5-2-d in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to the
existing printing environment.

Using Manual Setup under WindowsNT to configure the print
server

1. Refer to Chapter 2 to setup the Mini300hardware.

2. Refer to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install “Smart Print Manager 2”

to the PC you wish to configure. (It is NOT necessary to install this
utility to all PCs.)

3. See Section 4-2-b in Chapter 4 to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been properly installed.

4. Refer to Section 5-4-b in Chapter 5 and use the Manual Setup option in
Smart Print Manger 2 to configure the print server.

5. See Section 5-4-c in Chapter 5 to configure each client PC.

◆M a c i n t o s h◆

1. Refer to Chapter 2 to set up the Mini300hardware.

2. See Section 5-5 in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to the existing
printing environment.

◆UNIX/ Linux◆

1. Refer to Chapter 2 to set up the Mini300hardware.

2. See Section 4-3-c in Chapter 4 to assign an IP address to the print
server.

3. Refer to Section 5-6 to make necessary changes to the existing printing
environment.

Using Manual Setup under Windows95/98 to configure the
print server

1. Refer to Chapter 2 to setup the Mini300 hardware.

2. Refer to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 and install “Smart Print Manager 2”

to the PC you wish to configure. (It is NOT necessary to install this
utility to all PCs.)

3. See Section 4-1-b in Chapter 4 to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been properly installed.

4. Refer to Section 5-4-b in Chapter 5 and use the Manual Setup option in
Smart Print Manger 2 to configure the print server.

5. See Section 5-4-c in Chapter 5 to configure each client PC.

Using Auto Setup under WindowsNT to initiate automatic
installation

1. Refer to Chapter 2 to setup the Mini300hardware.

2. to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install “Smart Print Manager 2” to
the PC you wish to configure. (It is NOT necessary to install this utility
to all PCs.)

3.See Section 4-2-b in Chapter 4 to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has

been properly installed.

4. Refer to Section 5-4-a in Chapter 5 and use the Auto Setup option in
Smart Print Manger 2 to configure the print server.

5. See Section 5-4-c in Chapter 5 to configure each client PC.

Mini300

The Mini300 Print Server fully supports 10BASE-T IEEE802.3 and
100BASE-TX IEEE802.3u standards. The print server is equipped with 1)
one Centronics parallel port which directly attaches to the parallel port of a
printer and 2)one RJ-45 STP port for 10BASE-T (and 100BASE-TX for
Mini100) network connection. The Mini300 supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX,
NetBEUI and AppltTalk protocols. Equipped with these features, the
Mini300 print server allows multiple computers to share a single printer.
Supported platforms/ networks include NetWare, Macintosh, Microsoft
WindowsNT, Windows95/98 peer-to-peer networks as well as a number of
UNIX-based systems and Linux distributions. Furthermore, the supplied
setup utility for Windows eases all the configuration tasks.

Note:

Some printers with bi-directional print support may not function properly
when used with the print server. If this is the case, please refer to the user’s
manual of your printer to disable the bi-directional communication feature.

Please also note that printers with PostScript (PS) support are required to
print from Macintosh computers. Printers without PS support do not work
properly when used with the print server.

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Product Overview

Chapter 1

Introduction

Mini300

● Complies with IEEE802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX

standards

● Equipped with one 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 STP port

●

Equipped with one Centronics parallel port that directly attaches to a
printer *

● Supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and AppleTalk protocols

● LED Indicators display the latest working status of the print server

●

The on-board Flash ROM allows firmware update

●

Supports Windows95/98, WindowsNT, NetWare 3.X/4.X/5.x, Macintosh

and UNIX/ Linux platforms

※ The parallel port may not directly attach to some printers.

Open the shipping carton of the Print Server and carefully unpack its
contents. The product package should contain the following items:

● Mini300

● Setup Diskette x 1

●

AC Adapter x 1

● This User’s Manual

If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local PCI
reseller for replacement.

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＜

Parallel Port

＞

The Centronics parallel port directly connects to a printer.

＜

Status LED

＞

Indicates the status of the print server. The LED flashes during data transfer
and/or while the print server is printing.

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2

Features

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3

Packing List

1

4

Parts Terminology

Before proceeding, please take a minute to review the safety guidelines
described in the Safety Instruction above and the following additional
precautions.

●

Do not place the product in a damp or wet location.

●

Always avoid dust and dirt.

● Do not install the product in an area exposed to direct sunlight.

● Allow some space between the product and the surroundings to facilitate

dissipation of heat generated inside the hub.

Directly attach the Centronics port of the print server to the parallel port of
your printer.

Note:

The print server may not attach directly to some printers due to their
exterior shape and/or location of the parallel port.

4 5

＜

Power LED

＞

The LED illuminates when the power of the print server is turned on.

＜

Flow/Link LED

＞

The LED is turned on when there is a link on the RJ-45 port.

＜

RJ-45 Port

＞

Provides an interface to a network via a twisted-pair cable.

＜

Power Jack

＞

Connects to the supplied AC power adapter.

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Connecting the Print Server to Your Printer

Chapter 2

Hardware Installation

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1. Connect one end of a twisted-pair straight cable to the RJ-45 port on the

print server.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 port on your 10BaseT/

100BASE-TX hub.

Note:

When connecting the print server to your hub, be sure to attach it to one of
the normal RJ-45 ports via a straight cable. DO NOT attach the print server
to the Uplink or Cascade port of the hub - your network cannot detect the
print server in this configuration.

1. Attach the supplied AC power adapter to the power jack on the front
panel of the print server.

2. Connect the AC adapter to an AC 100V outlet.

3. Verify that the Power LED on the top face of the print server illuminates.

4. When powered, the print server automatically performs a series of self-

diagnostics tests. If no error is found during these tests, the Status LED

blinks five times after it illuminates once. . If the LED does not blink

five times, there is a chance that the print server is out of working order.
Please contact our technical support for further assistance.

Note:

Always use the supplied AC power adapter. Any attempt to substitute the
power adapter with other AC power adapters may result in malfunction
and/or permanent breakdown of the print server. The product warranty does
not cover damages caused by the use of other AC power adapters.

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2

Connecting the Print Server to Your Network

2

3

Connecting the AC Power Adapter to the Print Server

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1. Set the supplied floppy diskette with “Setup Disk” label to the floppy

drive of your PC.

2. From the Start button on the desktop, select [Run] and enter “A:\SETUP”

(if your floppy drive is Drive A) in the displayed field. Click on the OK
button.

3. The following screen will be displayed. Click on the Next button.

Mini300

Two utilities are supplied with the Mini300 print server. Read the following
notes and install the required utility.

■ PS Port

This utility is required if you wish to print documents directly from a PC
(without using a WindowsNT or NetWare server). Note that this application
is not necessary if you are using LPR port of WindowsNT.

■ Smart Print Manager 2

This utility is used to configure the Mini300, and it needs to be installed to
one of the PCs on your network. To run Smart Print Manager 2, IPX/SPX
protocol is required (refer to Chapter 4 for more details). This utility is not
necessary if you plan to configure the print server via a Web browser.

※PS Port is not required if you are printing from a Macintosh. Please see

Section 5-5 in Chapter 5.

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Installation Procedure for Windows 95/98

Chapter 3

Software Installation

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5. The next screen allows you to decide which utility to install. Install “PS

Port” to your PC if you plan to print without using a WindowsNT or
N e t Ware server. “Smart Print Manager 2” is used to configure the
Mini300, and is not used to print documents. Install this utility only to
the PC from which you plan to configure the print server. After you have
selected the utility (or utilities) to install, click on the Next button to
initiate software installation.

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4. In the next screen, you can change the target directory. If the default path
is okay, simply click on the Next button to continue.

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1. Set the supplied floppy diskette with “Setup Disk” label to the floppy
drive of your PC.

2. From the Start button on the desktop, select Run and enter “A:\SETUP”
(if your floppy drive is Drive A) in the displayed field. Click on the OK
button.

3. The following screen will be displayed. Click on the Next button.

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6. After the software has been installed, the following screen will be
displayed. Click on the Finish button to exit the installation wizard.

■ Uninstalling the Utilities

To uninstall the utilities, first click on the Start button and select [Settings]
and then [Control Panel]. Click on an item labeled “Planex Print Server for
Windows95/98” and then click on the “Add / Remove” button. The Mini300
utility (utilities) will be uninstalled from the system.

※To use Smart Print Manager 2, IPX protocol and NetWare client are

required. If you are using Windows95/98, add “IPX/SPX compatible
protocol”. For more details, refer to the section on adding IPX/SPX
protocol in Chapter 4.

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2

Installation Procedure for WindowsNT

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6. After the software has been installed, the following screen will be
displayed. Click on the Finish button to exit the installation wizard.

■ Uninstalling the Utilities

To uninstall the utilities, first click on the Start button and select [Settings]
and then [Control Panel]. Click on an item labeled “Planex Print Server for
WindowsNT” and then click on the “Add / Remove” button. The Mini300
utility (utilities) will be uninstalled from the system.

※To use Smart Print Manager 2, IPX protocol is required. If you are using

Wi n d o w s N T, add “NWLink IPX/SPX compatible transport”. For more
details, refer to the section on adding IPX/SPX protocol in Chapter 4.

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4. In the next screen, you can change the target directory. If the default path
is okay, simply click on the Next button to continue.

5. The next screen allows you to decide which utility to install. Install “PS

Port” to your PC if you plan to print without using a WindowsNT or
N e t Ware server. “Smart Print Manager 2” is used to configure the
Mini300, and is not used to print documents. Install this utility only to
the PC from which you plan to configure the print server. After you have
selected which utilities to install, click on the Next button to initiate
software installation.

※If you are using LPR port to print via TCP/IP, you do not need to install

“PS Port”.

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※Refer to Section 4-3 to learn how to configure the Mini300 print server.

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The Mini300 print server can operate in networks that utilize TCP/IP,
IPX/SPX or NetBEUI networking protocol. To enable your print server in
these networks, one of the three protocols needs to be installed first. Please
go through the following sections to verify that the required protocol has
been installed. For more details on configuring a network, please refer to
Appendix C: Adjusting Windows95/98 Network Settings.

●Windows95/98 Networks: see Section 4-1

●WindowsNT Networks: see Section 4-2

●How to configure the Mini300 print server: see Section 4-3

If a LAN has been already set up, directly proceed to Chapter 5 to configure
your printer.

● How to add NetBEUI protocol: see Section 4-1-a

● How to add IPX/SPX protocol: see Section 4-1-b

●

How to add TCP/IP protocol: see Section 4-1-c

※If you are using WindowsNT, please go to Section 4-2.

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Windows95/98 Networks

Chapter 4

Setting Up Network

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3.A screen titled “Select a Networking Protocol” will appear. Select
“Microsoft” as Manufacturer, and choose “NetBEUI” in the network
protocol list. Click on the OK button to continue.

4. NetBEUI protocol will be added to the system. Note that an item labeled
“NetBEUI” has been added in the screen below.

※ For more details on configuring a network, please see Appendix C.

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● 4-1-a Adding NetBEUI Protocol

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Control Panel]. In the
Control Panel folder, double click the “Network” icon.

2. Click on the Add button. The following screen will be displayed. Select

“Protocols” and then click on the Add button.

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2. Click on the Add button. The following screen will be displayed. Select
“Protocols” and then click on the Add button.

3. A screen titled “Select a Networking Protocol” will appear. Select
“Microsoft” as Manufacturer, and choose “IPX/SPX Compatible
Protocol” in the networking protocol list. Click on the OK button to
continue.

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● 4-1-b Adding IPX/SPX

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Control Panel]. In the
Control Panel folder, double click the “Network” icon.

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Network Client” in the list on the right. Click on the OK button to confirm
your selections.

● 4-1-c Adding TCP/IP Protocol

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Control Panel]. Double­click the Network icon.

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4. IPX/SPX protocol will be added to the system. Note that an item labeled
“IPX/SPX compatible protocol” has been added in the screen below.

※Sometimes, PCs with only IPX/SPX protocol fail to detect the Mini300
print servers. If this is the case, add “NetWare Network Client”. To add
this client, simply double-click the Network icon in [Control Panel] and
click on the “Add” button. In the next screen, select “Client” and click on
the Add button. Finally, select “Microsoft” as manufacturer and “Netware

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4. TCP/IP protocol will be added to the system. Note that an item labeled
“TCP/IP” has been added in the following screen.

※For more details on setting up networks, please refer to Appendix C.

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2. Click on the Add button. The following screen will be displayed. Now,
select “Protocol” and then click on the Add button.

3. A screen titled “Select a Networking Protocol” will be displayed. Select
“Microsoft” as manufacturer, and choose “TCP/IP” in the protocol list.
Click on the OK button to continue.

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2. Click on the “Protocol” tab, and then click on the Add button. If
NetBEUI has not bee installed, select “NetBEUI protocol” and click on
the OK button.

3. The system will ask you whether you wish to restart the computer.
Choose “Yes” to restart the system.

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● How to add NetBEUI protocol: see Section 4-2-a

● How to add IPX/SPX protocol: see Section 4-2-b

● How to add TCP/IP protocol: see Section 4-2-c

※See Section 4-3 to learn how to assign an IP address to the print server.

● 4-2-a Adding NetBEUI Protocol

1. From [My Computer], select and double-click [Control Panel] and then
[Network] icons. The following screen will be displayed.

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WindowsNT Networks

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4. The system now attempts to copy files. Set your WindowsNT CD-ROM
to the CD-ROM drive, and enter its path (if the CD-ROM drive is Drive
D, enter “D:\I386”).

5. A protocol labeled “NWLink IPX/SPX compatible transport” will be
added to the system.

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● 4-2-b Adding IPX/SPX Protocol

1. From [My Computer], select and double-click [Control Panel] and then
[Network] icons.

2. Click on the “Protocol” tab, and see whether “NWLink IPX/SPX
Compatible Transport” has been installed. If this item is not visible, click
on the Add button.

3. Select “NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport” in the list and click on
the OK button.

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7. Select “Client Service for NetWare” in the list and click on the OK
button.

8. The system now attempts to copy files. Set your WindowsNT CD-ROM
to the CD-ROM drive, and enter its path (if the CD-ROM drive is Drive
D, enter “D:\I386”).

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6. A service called “Client Service for NetWare” needs to be installed to the
PC to which you plan to install “Smart Print Manager 2”. Select the
“Services” tab and click on the Add button.

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● 4-2-c Adding TCP/IP Protocol

To configure the print server via TCP/IP, first you need to adjust your
network settings to enable TCP/IP. See Appendix C and check whether
your network has been properly configured for TCP/IP.

1. From [My Computer], select and double-click [Control Panel] and then
[Network] icons.

2. Click on the “Protocol” tab, and see whether “TCP/IP” has been installed.
If this item is not visible, click on the Add button. In the next screen,
select “TCP/IP Protocol” and click on the OK button.

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9. A new service labeled “Client Service for NetWare” will be added in the
Services tab screen.

10. The Network screen will be displayed again. Click on the “Close”

button. Now, the system asks you whether you wish to restart the PC.
Select “Yes” to restart the system.

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5. A service called “TCP/IP Printing” needs to be installed as well. Click on
the Services tab and check whether an item labeled “Microsoft TCP/IP
Printing” is visible. If not, click on the Add button.

6. Select “Microsoft TCP/IP Printing” in the list, and click on the OK

button.

7. The system now attempts to copy files. Set your WindowsNT CD-ROM

to the CD-ROM drive, and enter its path (if the CD-ROM drive is Drive
D, enter “D:\I386”).

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3. The system now attempts to copy files. Set your WindowsNT CD-ROM
to the CD-ROM drive, and enter its path (if the CD-ROM drive is Drive
D, enter “D:\I386”).

4. A protocol labeled “TCP/IP” will be added to the system.

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This section describes how to configure the Mini300 print server using
Smart Print Manager 2 or a Web browser. If you are using the print server
in NetBEUI and IPX with a Windows PC, you may skip this section. To
print documents via the print server, simply proceed to Chapter 5. On the
other hand, an IP address needs to be assigned to the print server if you plan
to use the product in a TCP/IP network. To assign an IP address, you can
use 1) Print server Manager 2 (Section 4-3-a), 2)a Web browser (Section 4­3-b) or 3) a set of commands (Section 4-3-c: only available for WindowsNT
/UNIX/Linux). Select the method that most suits your computer/ network
environment.

● Using Smart Print Manager 2 to configure the print server: See Section

● Using a Web browser to configure the print server: See Section 4-3-b

● Using a set of commands to configure the print server: See Section 4-3-c

※If you are using a Web browser to configure the product, be sure to use a

Web browser that supports frames.

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8. A new service labeled “Microsoft TCP/IP Printing” will be added in the
Services tab screen.

9. N o w, the system asks you whether you wish to restart the PC. Select
“Yes” to restart the system.

10. To enable the print server in TCP/IP, an IP address needs to be assigned

to the product. Refer to Appendix C and assign an IP address to the
print server.

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2. All the configurable parameters are grouped into three categories, namely
“General”, “Netware” and “TCP/IP”.

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● 4-3-a Using Smart Print Manager 2 to Configure the Print Server

1. Start Smart Print Manager 2. After a while, the utility detects all the
Mini300 print server(s) on your network as shown below. Click on the
detected print server, then click on the Manual Setup button.

※If the following error message pops up, please check whether “IPX/SPX

Compatible Protocol” (“NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport” for
WindowsNT) and “NetWare Network Client” (“Client Service for NetWare”
for WindowsNT) are installed. Refer to Section 4-1-b and/or 4-2-b and
install the missing component.

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■ Netware

Parameters pertinent to NetWare can be modified in this screen.

＜Print Server Name＞

Your NetWare server uses this name to identify the print server.

＜Netware Mode＞

Set this parameter to “Enable” to use the print server in a NetWare network.

＜File Server＞

Lists all the NetWare servers on your network.

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■ General

Allows the user to modify the basic configuration of the Mini300 print
server.

＜Device Name＞

Specifies the name of the print server that is displayed throughout the
network. If you change this parameter, the utility displays the new device
name whenever it detects the print server.

＜Print Speed＞

Specifies the speed of the printer port. Set this parameter to “Normal” or
“Slow” if the printer prints out corrupted (meaningless) characters.

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Example: arp -s 192.168.1.220 00-90-CC-40-EF-37

3. Use the “ping” command to check whether the IP address has been
properly assigned to the print server.

Example: ping 192.168.1.220

A message that starts with “Reply from 192.168.1.220..” will be displayed
if the IP address has been properly assigned.

4. Start your Web browser and access the print server. In the WWW address
field, type “http://” and enter the IP address you have assigned in Step 2
above. Press the Enter key to continue.

5. The following page will be displayed in your browser. Click on the
“Setup” menu on the left, and select “TCP/IP” in the next menu.

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■ TCP/IP

Allows the user to modify parameters related to TCP/IP protocol.

＜DHCP＞

Set to “Enable” if you are using a DHCP server to assign an IP address to
the print server.

＜IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default GateWay＞

Specifies these TCP/IP parameters.
After you have made all the necessary changes to the parameters, click on
the OK button. The system asks you whether you wish to save the new
parameters. Select “YES” to save the new settings.

● 4-3-b Using a Web browser to Configure the Print Server

The print server can be configured from an ordinary Web browser including
Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator/ Communicator. Using one of
these browsers, you can easily configure the print server from a PC running
Windows95/98, WindowsNT or UNIX/ Linux.

To configure the print server via a Web browser, first you need to assign an
IP address to the product. Refer to Appendix C and check whether a
TCP/IP network has been configured for the print server.

■ No IP address has been assigned to the print server

Follow the steps below to assign an IP address to the print server via your
Web browser.

1. From Start, select[Program] and then [MS-DOS] Prompt. A small
window titled “MS-DOS Prompt” will be displayed.

2. Use the “arp” command to assign a temporary IP address to the print
server. First, see the rear side of the print server and check its Node ID.
In the example below, a temporary IP address “192.168.1.220” is
assigned to a print server with Node ID “0090 CC40EF37”:

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■ An IP address has been assigned to the print server

If the print server is already used in a TCP/IP network and an IP address has
been assigned to it, follow the steps below to configure the print server via
your Web browser.

1. Start your Web browser.

2. In the URL address field, enter “http://” and then the IP address of the
print server. Press the Enter key.

Example: Using Internet Explorer to access the print server

Note :

that the IP address displayed above is just an example. Enter the IP address
that has been actually used in your network.

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6. To manually assign an IP address to the print server, check the “Assign an
IP address” option in the right frame. Then enter the IP address you
specified in Step 2 above (or any other IP address you wish to set to the
print server) in the “IP Address” field. Be sure to use a period (.)
between each number. Similarly, enter the subnet mask and gateway if
necessary.

7. After you have entered the IP address and/or other parameters, click on
the “Save” option in the menu on the left. Click on the Save button to
save the new settings.

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● 4-3-c Using commands to configure the print server

The print server can be configured using the “arp” and “tftp” commands and
a text editor. This method does not require Smart Print Manager 2 or a Web
browser, and it can be used in networks that consist of UNIX or Linux PCs
only.

■ WindowsNT

1. From Start, select [Program] and then [MS-DOS] Prompt. A small
window titled “MS-DOS Prompt” will be displayed.

2. Use the “arp” command to assign a temporary IP address to the print
server. First, see the rear side of the print server and check its Node ID.
In the example below, a temporary IP address “192.168.1.220” is
assigned to a print server with Node ID “0090 CC40EF37”:
Example: arp -s 192.168.1.220 00-90-CC-40-EF-37

3. Use the “ping” command to check whether the IP address has been
properly assigned to the print server.
Example: ping 192.168.1.220

A message that starts with “Reply from 192.168.1.220..” will be displayed
if the IP address has been properly assigned to the print server.

4. N o w, use the tftp command to download the configuration file that has
been saved to the print server.
Example: tftp 192.168.1.220 get config.txt

5. Use the NotePad utility for Windows or any other text editor to open the

downloaded file (config.txt).

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3. A menu of accessible parameters will be displayed on the left. Click on
the menu item you wish to configure. Parameters (tasks) that are
configured in Smart Print Manager 2 are also accessible from the We b
browser.

4. After you have configured the parameters, click on the “Save” item in the
Setup menu. Click on the Save button to save the new settings.

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■ Unix / Linux

1. Log on to the system with the root permission.

2. Use the “arp” command to assign a temporary IP address to the print
server. First, see the rear side of the print server and check its Node ID.
In the example below, a temporary IP address “192.168.1.220” is
assigned to a print server with Node ID “0090CC40EF37”:
Example: arp -s 192.168.1.220 00-90-CC-40-EF-37

3. Use the “ping” command to check whether the IP address has been

properly assigned to the print server.
Example: ping 192.168.1.220

4. N o w, use the tftp command to download the configuration file that has

been saved to the print server.
Example:
tftp 192.168.1.220
tftp>get config.txt
tftp>quit

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01 BoxName : DEFAULT NAME
02 BoxVersion : 3.01 (fixed)
03 BoxNodeID : 00-90-CC-40-EF-37 (fixed)
04 DHCP/BOOTP : OFF
05 BoxIPAddress : XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
06 Gateway : 0.0.0.0
07 SubnetMask : 255.255.255.0
08 NetWare : Disable
09 PrinterMode : Fast (Fast, Normal, Slow)
10 Printer1Name : lp1 (fixed)
11 Printer2Name : lp2 (fixed)
12 Printer3Name : lp3 (fixed)

To assign an IP address “192.168.1.220” to the print server, simply replace
the address after “05 BoxIPAddress” (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) with
“192.168.1.220”. Now, use the save command of the editor to save the new
contents.

6. Use the tftp command to upload the new config.txt file to your print
server.

Example: tftp 192.168.1.220 put config.txt

7. Reset the print server to enable the new settings.

Example: tftp 192.168.1.220 get reset

The configuration of the Mini300 print server is now over.

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The print server is capable of handling print requests from various
OS/platform systems including NetWare, Wi n d o w s N T, Wi n d o w s 9 5 / 9 8 ,
UNIX and Linux. It is assumed that by now a network (or networking
protocol) has been already enabled on your PC. If a network has not been
set up yet, please refer to Chapter 4 or Appendix C to install the necessary
protocol and/or components.Now, select an installation procedure that
matches your OS and the printing mode (print via a server or not, etc.) :

1. To print from a Windows95/98 PC : see Section 5-1

2. To print from a WindowsNT PC: see Section 5-2

3. To print via a WindowsNT Network: see Section 5-3

4. To print from a NetWare Server: see Section 5-4

5. To print from a Macintosh: see Section 5-5

6. To print from a UNIX or Linux PC: see Section 5-6

In the printing schemes described in Sections 5-1 and 5-2, print data is
directly sent to the print server. There is no need to keep a particular PC on
line for 24 hours, but the print server cannot handle simultaneous print
requests from multiple computers: the port will be busy and some of the
requests may be rejected.

On the other hands, the schemes described in Sections 5-3 and 5-4 utilize a
server (or a PC that takes this role) that manages all print jobs. Since the
server stores the print data first, none of the print jobs will be rejected even
when multiple PCs issue a print request. In these schemes, you need to
keep a server online whenever you wish to use the print server to print
documents.

As shown above, the two groups of printing schemes have different pluses
and minuses. Use the printing scheme that best matches your current
networking environment.

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5. Use “vi” or any other text editor to open the downloaded file (config.txt).

The file consists of the following parameters.

01 BoxName : Web Port No O1
02 BoxVersion : 3.01 (fixed)
03 BoxNodeID : 00-90-CC-40-EF-37 (fixed)
04 DHCP/BOOTP : OFF

05 BoxIPAddress : XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
06 Gateway : 0.0.0.0
07 SubnetMask : 255.255.255.0
08 NetWare : Disable
09 PrinterMode : Fast (Fast, Normal, Slow)
10 Printer1Name : lp1 (fixed)
11 Printer2Name : lp2 (fixed)
12 Printer3Name : lp3 (fixed)

To assign an IP address “192.168.1.220” to the print server, simply replace
the address after “05 BoxIPAddress” (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) with
“192.168.1.220”. Now, use the save command of the editor to save the new
contents.

6. Use the tftp command to upload the new config.txt file to your print
server.

Example:
tftp 192.168.1.220
tftp>put config.txt

7. Reset the print server to enable the new settings.
Example:
Tftp>get reset
tftp>quit

The configuration of the Mini300 print server is now over.

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2. In the screen below, select “Local Printer” and click on the Next button.

3. You can select a printer in this screen. Refer to the user’s manual of your
printer and specify your printer.

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This scheme is suitable for networks that consist of Windows95/98 PCs
only or environments where you do not wish to use a NetWare or
WindowsNT server. Since print data is first spooled by the printing PC,
some print jobs may be rejected if multiple PCs issue a print request
simultaneously.

● To print using NetBEUI protocol: see Section 5-1-a

● To print using IPX protocol: see Section 5-1-b

● To print using TCP/IP protocol: see Section 5-1-c

● 5-1-a Using NetBEUI to Print

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Printers]. Now, double­click the Add Printer icon. Click on the Next button to continue.

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6. The next screen asks you whether you wish to print a test page. Select
“No” and click on the Finish button.

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4. From the “Available Ports” list, select “LPT1:” and click on the Next
button.

5. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is
okay, simply click on the Next button. Otherwise, enter a desired printer
name and click on the Next button.

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8. Click on the Add Port button to display the screen below. Select the
“Other” item and then “PS Port” in the field. Click on the OK button to
continue.

※The PS Port item will not be shown if the utility is not installed properly.

Please go to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 and install the program using the
supplied setup diskette.

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7. Now, the name of your printer should be visible in the “Printers” folder.
Move the mouse cursor to this printer name (icon), and click the right
button of your mouse. Select Properties and click on the Advanced tab in
the screen.

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10. See the “Port” field in the Advanced” tab (see below), and check
whether a port name similar to the example is shown. If it is, click on
the Apply button and then the General tab.

※If the Apply button is grayed out, click on the OK button first and then

display the Properties screen of the printer (right-click on the printer
name in the Printers folder)

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9. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the NetBEUI
tab. After a while, the utility detects your print server. The numbers
displayed under “PID” correspond to the port numbers of the Mini300. To
print from a printer attached to Port 2, select the line which displays “2”
as its PID.

※The print server name will not be visible if NetBEUI protocol is not

installed. Refer to Section 4-1-a in Chapter 4 to check whether this
protocol has been installed properly.

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● 5-1-b Using IPX Protocol to Print

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Printers]. Double-click
the Add Printer icon and click on the Next button.

2. Select “Local Printer” and click on the Next button.

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11. Click on the “Test” button in the window. The configuration of the
printer is complete if the test page is printed normally.

※If the test page is not printed properly, see Appendix A for

troubleshooting information.

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5. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is
okay, simply click on the Next button. Otherwise, enter a desired printer
name and click Next.

6. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select
“No” and click on the Finish button.

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3. Refer to the user’s guide of your printer, and select the manufacturer and
printer name in the two lists.

4. In the “Available Ports” field, select “LPT1:” and click on the Next
button.

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8. Click on the Add Port button. Now, select Other and choose “PS Port” in
the field below. Click on the OK button to continue.

※The PS Port item will not be shown if the utility is not installed properly.

Please go to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 and install the program using the
supplied setup diskette.

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7. N o w, the name of your printer should be visible in the Printers folder.
Move your mouse cursor to this printer name (icon), and click the right
button of the mouse. Select Properties and then click on the Advanced
tab.

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10. See the “Port” field in the “Advanced” tab screen(see below), and check
whether a port name similar to the example is shown. If it is, click on
the Apply button and then the General tab.

※If the Apply button is grayed out, click on the OK button first and then

display the Properties screen of the printer (right-click on the printer
name in the Printers folder)

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9. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the IPX tab.
After a while, the wizard detects your print server on the network. The
numbers below “PID” correspond to the port numbers of the Mini300.
To print from a printer attached to Port 2, select the line which displays 2
as its PID.

※If the wizard cannot detect your print server, open [Control Panel] and

then [Network], and select [Add] and [Client]. Choose “Microsoft” as
[Manufacturer], and select [NetWare Network Client] to add it to the
system.

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● 5-1-c Using TCP/IP Protocol to Print

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Printers]. Double-click
the Add Printer icon, then click on the Next button.

2. Select “Local Printer” and click on the Next button.

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11. Click on the “Test” button in the window. The configuration of the
printer is complete if the test page is printed normally.

※If the test page is not printed properly, see Appendix A for

troubleshooting information.

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5. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is
okay, simply click on the Next button. Otherwise, enter a desired printer
name and click Next.

6. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select
“No” and click on the Finish button.

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3. Refer to the user’s guide of your printer, and select the manufacturer and
printer name in the two lists below.

4. In the “Available Ports” field, select “LPT1:” and click on the Next
button.

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8. Click on the Add Port button. Now, select Other and choose “PS Port” in
the field below. Click on the OK button to continue.

※The PS Port item will not be shown if the utility is not installed properly.

Please go to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 and install the program using the
supplied setup diskette.

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7.N o w, the name of your printer should be visible in the Printers folder.
Move your mouse cursor to this printer name (icon), and click the right
button of the mouse. Select Properties and then click on the Advanced
tab.

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10. See the “Port” field in the Advanced tab (see below), and check whether
a port name similar to the example is shown. If it is, click on the Apply
button and then the General tab.

※If the Apply button is grayed out, click on the OK button first and then

display the Properties screen of the printer (right-click on the printer
name in the Printers folder)

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9. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the TCP/IP
tab. After a while, the wizard detects your print server on the network.
The numbers below “PID” correspond to the port numbers of the
Mini300. To print via a printer attached to Port 2, select the line whose
PID is 2.

※If the wizard cannot detect your print server, refer to Section 4-1-c in

Chapter 4 and check whether TCP/IP protocol has been installed. If the
same problem persists even though the protocol is already there, check
whether an IP address has been assigned to the print server.

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Proceed to one of the four sections that matches your networking protocol
and printing mode.

● Using NetBEUI Protocol to Print: see Section 5-2-a

● Using IPX Protocol to Print: see Section 5-2-b

● Using TCP/IP Protocol to Print: see Section 5-2-c

● Using TCP/IP and LPR port to Print: see Section 5-2-d

● 5-2-a Using NetBEUI Protocol to Print

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Printers]. Double-click
the Add Printer icon. Now, select “My Computer” and click on the Next
button.

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11. Click on the “Test” button in the window. The configuration of the
printer is complete if the test page is printed normally.

※If the test page is not printed properly, see Appendix A for

troubleshooting information.

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4. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the NetBEUI
tab. After a while, the wizard detects your print server. The numbers
below “PID” correspond to the port numbers of the Mini300. To print
from a printer attached to Port2, select the line whose PID is 2.

※If your print server is not detected, refer to Section 4-2-a in Chapter 4 and

check whether NetBEUI protocol has been installed.

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2. In the next screen, click on the “Add Port” button to continue.

3. Select “PS Port” and click on the New Port button.

※The PS Port item will not be shown if the utility is not installed properly.

Please go to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install the program using the
supplied setup diskette.

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7. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is

okay, simply click on the Next button. Otherwise, enter a desired printer
name and click Next.

8. The next window asks you whether you wish to share the driver in your

network. If you do not wish to share the driver, simply click on the Next
button.

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5. N o w, the new port should be visible in the Available Ports list (see
below). Click on the Next button.

6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and
printer in the two lists below.

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● 5-2-b Using IPX Protocol to Print

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Printers]. Double-click
the Add Printer icon. Now, select My Computer and click on the Next
button.

2. In the next screen, click on the “Add Port” button to continue.

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9. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select
“Yes” and click on the Finish button. The configuration of your printer is
complete if the test page is printed properly.

※If the test page does not come out properly, refer to Appendix A for

troubleshooting information.

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4. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the IPX tab.
After a while, the wizard detects your print server. The numbers below
“PID” correspond to the port numbers of the Mini300. To print from a
printer attached to Port 2, select the line whose PID is 2.

※If your print server is not detected, refer to Section 4-2-b in Chapter 4 and

check whether IPX protocol has been installed. If the same problem
persists even though the protocol is installed, check whether “NetWa r e
Network Client” has been set up. If not, add this client component.

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3. Select “PS Port” and click on the New Port button.

※The PS Port item will not be shown if the utility is not installed properly.

Please go to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install the program using the
supplied setup diskette.

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7. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is
okay, simply click on the Next button. Otherwise, enter a desired printer
name and click Next.

8. The next window asks you whether you wish to share the driver in your
network. If you do not wish to share the driver, simply click on the Next
button.

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5. N o w, the new port should be visible in the Available Ports list (see
below). Click on the Next button.

6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and
printer in the two lists below.

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● 5-2-c Using TCP/IP Protocol to Print

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Printers]. Double-click
the Add Printer icon. Now, select My Computer and click on the Next
button.

2. In the next screen, click on the “Add Port” button to continue.

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9. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select
“Yes” and click on the Finish button. The configuration of your printer is
complete if the test page is printed properly.

※If the test page does not come out properly, refer to Appendix A for

troubleshooting information.

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4. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the TCP/IP
tab. After a while, the wizard detects your print server. The numbers
below “PID” correspond to the port numbers of the Mini300. To print
from a printer attached to Port 2, select the line whose PID is 2.

※If your print server is not detected, refer to Section 4-2-c in Chapter 4 and

check whether TCP/IP protocol has been installed. If the same problem
persists even though the protocol has been installed, check whether a
valid IP address has been assigned to the print server.

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3. Select “PS Port” and click on the New Port button.

※The PS Port item will not be shown if the utility is not installed properly.

Please go to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install the program using the
supplied setup diskette.

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7. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is
okay, simply click on the Next button. Otherwise, enter a desired printer
name and click Next.

8. The next window asks you whether you wish to share the driver in your
network. If you do not wish to share the driver, simply click on the Next
button.

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5. N o w, the new port should be visible in the Available Ports list (see
below). Click on the Next button.

6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and
printer in the two lists.

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● 5-2-d Using TCP/IP Protocol and LPR Port to Print

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Printers]. Double-click
the Add Printer icon. Now, select My Computer and click on the Next
button.

2. In the next screen, click on the “Add Port” button to continue.

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9.The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select
“Yes” and click on the Finish button. The configuration of your printer is
complete if the test page is printed properly.

※If the test page does not come out properly, refer to Appendix A for

troubleshooting information.

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4. In the “Name or address of server providing lpd” field, enter the IP
address assigned to the print server. In the “Name of printer or print
queue on that server” field, enter “lp2” in lower case. Click on the OK
button to continue.

5. N o w, the new port should be visible in the Available Ports list (see
below). Click on the Next button.

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3. Select “LPR Port” and click on the New Port button.

※The LPR Port item will not be shown if the utility is not installed

properly. Refer to Section 4-2-c in Chapter 4 and add “Microsoft TCP/IP
Printing” service

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To enable the print server in a WindowsNT network, you need to:

1. Enable PS Port or LPR port on WindowsNT, and

2. Configure the client PCs that share the driver.

In this scheme, WindowsNT spools all print jobs (print data) first and
manage them accordingly. For this reason, users can issue print requests
anytime without worrying about the printing status of the print server itself.
To learn how to configure each client PC, please refer to Section 5-3-e.

● Using NetBEUI Protocol and PS Port: see Section 5-3-a

● Using IPX Protocol and PS Port: see Section 5-3-b

● Using TCP/IP Protocol and PS Port: see Section 5-3-c

● Using LPR Port to Print: see Section 5-3-d

● Configuring a Windows95/98 Client PC: see Section 5-3-e

● 5-3-a Using NetBEUI Protocol and PS Port

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Printers]. Double-click
the Add Printer icon. Now, select My Computer and click on the Next
button.

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6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and
printer in the two lists.

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4. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the NetBEUI
tab. After a while, the wizard detects your print server. The numbers
below “PID” correspond to the port numbers of the Mini300. To print
from a printer attached to Port 2, select the line whose PID is 2.

※If your print server is not detected, refer to Section 4-2-a in Chapter 4 and

check whether NetBEUI protocol has been installed.

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2. In the next screen, click on the “Add Port” button to continue.

3. Select “PS Port” and click on the New Port button.

※The PS Port item will not be shown if the utility is not installed properly.

Please go to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install the program using the
supplied setup diskette.

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7. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is
okay, simply click on the Next button. Otherwise, enter a desired printer
name and click Next.

8. The next window asks you whether you wish to share the driver in your
network. Select the “Shared as” option, and enter a Shared Name in the
same field. Since your client PCs will recognize the print server by this
name, it is recommended to assign a name that indicates the name of your
printer. Click on the Next button.

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5. The new port should be now visible in the Available Ports list (see
below). Click on the Next button.

6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and
printer in the two lists below.

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● 5-3-b Using IPX Protocol and PS Port

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Printers]. Double-click
the Add Printer icon. Now, select My Computer and click on the Next
button.

2. In the next screen, click on the “Add Port” button to continue.

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9. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select
“Yes” and click on the Finish button. The configuration of your printer is
complete if the test page is printed properly.

※If the test page does not come out properly, refer to Appendix A for

troubleshooting information.

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4. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the IPX tab.
After a while, the wizard detects your print server. The numbers below
“PID” correspond to the port numbers of the Mini300. To print from a
printer attached to Port 2, select the line whose PID is 2.

※If your print server is not detected, open [Control Panel] and then

[Network]. Next, select [Services] and choose[Add] to add [Client
Service for Netware] to your system.

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3. Select “PS Port” and click on the New Port button.

※The PS Port item will not be shown if the utility is not installed properly.

Please go to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install the program using the
supplied setup diskette.

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7. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is
okay, simply click on the Next button. Otherwise, enter a desired printer
name and click Next.

8. The next window asks you whether you wish to share the driver in your
network. Select the “Share” option, and enter a Shared Name in the same
field. Since your client PCs will recognize the print server by this name,
it is recommended to assign a name that indicates the name of your
printer. Click on the Next button.

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5. The new port should be now visible in the Available Ports list (see
below). Click on the Next button.

6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and
printer in the two lists below.

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● 5-3-c Using TCP/IP Protocol and PS Port

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Printers]. Double-click
the Add Printer icon. Now, select My Computer and click on the Next
button.

2. In the next screen, click on the “Add Port” button to continue.

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9. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select
“Yes” and click on the Finish button. The configuration of your printer is
complete if the test page is printed properly.

※If the test page does not come out properly, refer to Appendix A for

troubleshooting information.

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4. A window labeled “Add Port” will be displayed. Click on the TCP/IP
tab. After a while, the wizard detects your print server. The numbers
below “PID” correspond to the port numbers of the Mini300. To print
from a printer attached to Port 2, select the line whose PID is 2.

※If your print server is not detected, refer to Section 4-2-c in Chapter 4 and

check whether TCP/IP protocol has been installed. If the same problem
persists even though the protocol is already set up, check whether a valid
IP address has been assigned to the print server.

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3. Select “PS Port” and click on the New Port button.

※The PS Port item will not be shown if the utility is not installed properly.

Please go to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install the program using the
supplied setup diskette.

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name and click Next.

8. The next window asks you whether you wish to share the driver in your
network. Select the “Share” option, and enter a Shared Name in the same
field. Since your client PCs will recognize the print server by this name,
it is recommended to assign a name that indicates the name of your
printer. Click on the Next button.

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5. N o w, the new port should be visible in the Available Ports list (see
below). Click on the Next button.

6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and
printer in the two lists.

7. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is
okay, simply click on the Next button. Otherwise, enter a desired printer

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● 5-3-d Using TCP/IP and LPR Port

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Printers]. Double-click
the Add Printer icon. Now, select My Computer and click on the Next
button.

2. In the next screen, click on the “Add Port” button to continue.

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9. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select
“Yes” and click on the Finish button. The configuration of your printer is
complete if the test page is printed properly.

※If the test page does not come out properly, refer to Appendix A for

troubleshooting information.

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4. In the “Name or address of server providing lpd” field, enter the IP
address assigned to the print server. In the “Name of printer or print
queue on that server” field, enter “lp2” in lower case. Click on the OK
button to continue.

5. The new port should be now visible in the Available Ports list (see
below). Click on the Next button.

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3. Select “LPR Port” and click on the New Port button.

※The LPR Port item will not be shown if the utility is not installed

properly. Refer to Section 4-2-c in Chapter 4 and add “Microsoft TCP/IP
Printing” service

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it is recommended to assign a name that indicates the name of your
printer. Click on the Next button.

9. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select
“Yes” and click on the Finish button. The configuration of your printer is
complete if the test page is printed properly.

※If the test page does not come out properly, refer to Appendix A for

troubleshooting information.

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6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer and select the manufacturer and
printer in the two lists.

7. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is
okay, simply click on the Next button. Otherwise, enter a desired printer
name and click Next.

8. The next window asks you whether you wish to share the driver in your
network. Select the “Shared” option, and enter a Share Name in the same
field. Since your client PCs will recognize the print server by this name,

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2. Select “Network Printer” and click on the Next button.

3. In the next screen, click on the Browse button.

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● 5-3-e Configuring a Client PC

When printing via a WindowsNT network, each client PC issues a print
request to the printer attached to the WindowsNT PC rather than the print
server itself.

1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Printers]. Double-click
the Add Printer icon, and click on the Next button.

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6. Refer to the user’s manual of your printer, and select the manufacturer
and the model name of your printer in the two lists. Click on the Next
button.

※For details on adding the driver for your printer, refer to the user’s manual

of the printer.

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4. The wizard lists all the PCs on the network. Double-click the server
machine to which you have set up the print server. A printer icon should
be displayed under the server icon. Select this printer and click on the
OK button.

5. In the next screen, the network path you have selected in Step 4 will be

displayed. Click on the Next button.

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The Mini300 Print Server can be used as a NetWare print server. To enable
the print server under NetWare, select either the Auto Setup or the Manual
Setup option.

● Using Auto Setup to initiate automatic installation: see Section 5-4-a

● Using Manual Setup to install the print server manually: see Section 5-4-b

● Configuring a Client PC: see Section 5-4-c

Note:

The print server does not support the NDS mode of NetWare4.X/ 5.X. If
your NetWare server is currently set to NDS, select the Bindery mode
before configuring the print server (and creating print queues). For more
details, please refer to your NetWare manual.

● 5-4-a Using Auto Setup

The Auto Setup option of Smart Print Manager 2 greatly eases installation
of the print server. Follow the steps below to enable the print server under
NetWare.

1. Log on to your NetWare server with supervisor (or admin) permission.

2. From the Start button, select [Program] and then [Smart Print Manager 2]
to start Smart Print Manager 2.

3. All the print servers on your network will be detected in the next screen.
Select the print server you wish to configure, and click on the Auto Setup
button.

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7. You can define a name for your printer. If the default printer name is
okay, simply click on the Next button.

8. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to print a test page. Select
“Yes” and click on the Finish button. The configuration of the printer is
complete if the test page is printed properly.

※If the test page does not come out properly, please refer to Appendix A

for troubleshooting information.

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※To enable the print server on client PCs, please refer to Section 5-4-c.

● 5-4-b Using Manual Setup

The print server can be set up via the “Manual Setup” option of Smart Print
Manager 2. It is assumed that you have some basic understanding of
N e t Ware print servers. Follow the steps below to enable the print server
under NetWare.

1. Log on to your NetWare server with supervisor (or admin) permission,
and start PCONSOLE.

2. Select “Print Queue” from the command menu.

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4. A window titled “Auto Setup” will be displayed. One of the NetWa r e
servers on your network is displayed in the “File Server Name” field (if
there are multiple servers). Select the NetWare server on which you wish
to enable the print server. Next, specify a print server name in the “Print
Server Name” field. The print server will be identified as a NetWa r e
print server with this name. Similarly, enter a print queue name in the
“Queue1 Name” field. Click on the OK button to continue. [Queue2]
corresponds to Port 2 and [Queue3] corresponds to Port 3 of the print
server.

5. The wizard will ask you whether you wish to save the new configuration.
Select “Yes” to save the new settings.

6. After a while, the Smart Print Manager 2 screen will be displayed again.
Now, a print queue for the print server is just created on your NetWare
server.

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6. Select the print server name you specified in Step 5 and press Enter. A
menu labeled “Print Server Information” will be displayed.

7. Select “Printer” and press Enter. A window titled “Serviced Printers”
will be displayed. To print via a printer attached to Port 2, type “LP2”
and press Enter.

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3. Press the Insert key. The utility prompts you for a print queue name.
Enter a desired queue name (this name will be used throughout the
network).

4. Press the ESC key, and select “Print Server” from the menu.

5. Press the Insert key. The utility prompts for a print server name. Enter a
desired print server name.