D-Link DP-101P - Pocket Ethernet Print Server User manual

DP-101P+
Multi-protocol Ethernet
Pocket Size Print Server
User’s Manual
Rev. 01 (June, 2001)
Made In Taiwan
RECYCLABLE

DP-101P+ Print Server User’s Manual
2About this Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0ABOUT THIS GUIDE ...............................................................................3
1INTRODUCTION......................................................................................4
SERVICE FEATURES.......................................................................................4
EXTERNAL FEATURES ...................................................................................6
Front End..................................................................................................6
Rear End...................................................................................................7
2UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION.....................................................9
UNPACKING AND INSPECTING .......................................................................9
INSTALLING THE DP-101P+........................................................................10
POWER-UP AND SELF-TEST.........................................................................11
LED Test Series.......................................................................................11
Component Test Series............................................................................11
Operational Test .....................................................................................12
3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................13
4PORT PINOUTS......................................................................................15
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0 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This manual describes the D-Link DP-101P+ Multiprotocol
Ethernet Print Server, including full descriptions of its features,
detailed installation procedures, and troubleshooting information.
Your DP-101P+ package includes important software components,
and additional user manuals. The software components, and
procedures for installation and setup of the software, are covered
in the PS Admin User’s Guide.

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4Introduction
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1 INTRODUCTION
The DP-101P+ Print Server is a compact pocket-sized print server
which connects your Ethernet network directly to your printer,
wherever it is. It manages the flow of print files from your
workstations or file servers to its connected printers, delivering
print jobs to high-performance printers much faster than a file
server or a PC acting as a print server can.
Service Features
DP-101P+ print servers improve network printing services in three
ways:
♦The DP-101P+ picks up the workload of managing print file
traffic to its connected printers. This provides workload relief to
your file servers, and allows the file servers' full capacity to be
used for file access or other direct services to network users. On
peer-to-peer networks, workstations can print directly to the
DP-101P+ without increasing the load of another workstation or
server.
♦The DP-101P+'s IEEE 1284 compliant high-speed bi-directional
parallel printer port can transmit to high-speed laser printers
much faster than a PC's parallel printer port. A high-speed
laser printer can be driven at its full capacity.

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♦Because the DP-101P+ is very portable (pocket-sized) and
inexpensive compared to a PC-based print server, and because
the DP-101P+ connects to your file servers through the
network, the printer can be stationed at the location of
maximum convenience to users.
The DP-101P+ offers extraordinary flexibility, operating with all
major network operating systems and protocols:
♦TCP/IP
UNIX lpr/lpd (HP-UX, SunOS, Solaris, SCO, UnixWare, IBM
AIX)
Windows NT/2000
NetWare 5.x NDPS LPR remote printing
♦NetBEUI
Windows NT/2000, Windows 95/98/Me, Windows for
Workgroups, Microsoft LAN Manager, IBM LAN Server
♦AppleTalk
MacOS EtherTalk
Your D-Link DP-101P+ package includes PS Admin, a Windows-
based setup and administration program, which makes
configuration and management of your D-Link print servers quick
and easy in a Windows environment. The DP-101P+ also has a
Telnet interface for management communications. If Windows is
not available on the station you choose for print server
administration, then all configuration and management commands
may be issued to the DP-101P+, and all console messages and
management report information will be returned, via Telnet.

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External Features
This section describes the external features of the DP-101P+ print
server.
Front End
The network port, power input socket, and LED indicators are all
located at the front.
Led Indicators
Network Port
DC Power
Input
DP-101P+ Front End
Network Port
The network port (RJ-45 receptacle) provides for connection to the
network through 10Base-T Ethernet cabling.
DC Power Input
The DC power input socket uses a 7.5V power supply.
The power supply included in your DP-101P+ package is correct for
the DP-101P+. Substitution of other equipment may void warranty.

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LED Indicators
The front of the DP-101P+ includes three LED indicators. See
"Power-up and Self-Test," Chapter 2, for LED indications upon
starting up the DP-101P+. During operations following a normal
startup, the LED indicators provide the following status signals:
♦Pw/Tx
Steady or flashing green confirms power on.
This indicator blinks (briefly dark) when the DP-101P+ is
transmitting to the network.
♦Lk/Rx
Steady or flashing green confirms that the DP-101P+ has a good
connection to the Ethernet network.
This indicator blinks (briefly dark) when the DP-101P+ is
receiving from the network.
♦LPT
This indicator shows steady green while the DP-101P+ is
transferring print data through its printer port.
Rear End
The DP-101P+ printer port is located at the rear.
DP-101P+ Rear End

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Printer Port
The printer port, is configurable by commands in the PS Admin
program, or by commands issued to the DP-101P+ via Telnet. See
the PS Admin User’s Guide for configuration procedures.
The print server also supports web configuration permitting users
to configure settings through the web browser. DP-101P+ default
IP address as follows:
♦Default IP address –192.168.0.1
♦Subnet Mask –255.255.255.0
Note:-
The PC’s IP address must correspond with the print server’s IP
address in the same segment for the two devices to communicate.

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2 UNPACKING AND
INSTALLATION
This chapter explains how to install your DP-101P+ print server
and connect it to the network. It also describes the automatic
power-on self test.
Unpacking and Inspecting
Carefully remove all items from the package. In addition to this
Hardware Guide, be certain that you have:
♦One DP-101P+ print server
♦One AC Power adapter suitable for your electric power service
♦One Installation CD-ROM
♦One Multi-language Quick Installation Guide
If any item is missing, or if you find any damage or mismatch,
promptly contact your dealer for assistance.

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10 Unpacking and Installation
Installing the DP-101P+
Follow these steps for a trouble-free start of print-server operations
with your DP-101P+. Please take particular notice of the warning
in step 4: the network connection should be made before supplying
power to the DP-101P+.
1. Confirm proper operation of the printer to be connected to the
DP-101P+.
2. When you have confirmed proper operation of the printer,
switch its power off.
3. Confirm that your network is operating normally.
4. Connect the DP-101P+ to the network (through the RJ-45
receptacle on the print server’s rear end).
WARNING:Configuration problems may result if the DP-101P+
is powered up without first establishing its network
connection. Follow this procedure to avoid
complications at the configuration stage.
5. While the printer is power off, connect the DP-101P+ print
server directly to the printer parallel port.
6. Switch printer power on.
7. Plug the AC Power adapter’s output plug into the DC power
input socket on the rear end of the DP-101P+.
8. Plug the AC Power adapter into an electric service outlet. This
will supply power to the DP-101P+. (The DP-101P+ has no
power switch.) The DP-101P+’s self-test routines will proceed
automatically.