Planex Mini300 User manual

Brand: Planex

Model: Mini300

Category: Print servers

Type: 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 r oduct Overview........................................... 1

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

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

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

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2 - 1

Connecting the Print Server to Your

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

Connecting the Print Server to Your

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

Connecting the AC Power Adapter to

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

Chapter 3 Software Installation

3 - 1

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

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

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

Chapter 4 Setting Up a Network

4 - 1

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

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

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

Chapter 5 Configuring Your Printer

5 - 1

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Mini300

Features

Packing List

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.

Mini300

Connecting the Print Server to Your Printer

Chapter 2

Hardware Installation

Mini300

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.

Mini300

Connecting the Print Server to Your Network

Connecting the AC Power Adapter to the Print Server

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.

Installation Procedure for Windows 95/98

Chapter 3

Software Installation

Mini300Mini300

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.

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.

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.

Installation Procedure for WindowsNT

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.

Mini300

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”.

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

Mini300

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.

Windows95/98 Networks

Chapter 4

Setting Up Network

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.

Mini300

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.

Mini300

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.

Mini300

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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