D-Link Epress EtherNetwork DP-301P+ User manual

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Before You Begin
DP-301P+ Fast Ethernet Print Server
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DP-301P+
D-Link Fast Ethernet
Print Server
5V DC 2.5A Power Adapter
Using a power
supply with a
different voltage rating
will damage this
product and void its
warranty.
This product can be setup using
any current web browser, i.e.,
Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape
Navigator 7.0
You will need an Ethernet-enabled device, such as a laptop or desktop computer
and a parallel-port printer that will connect to the DP-301P+.
Important: TURN OFF the power to the printer before installing
the DP-301P+.

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First, insert one end of a straight-through CAT5 Ethernet RJ-45 cable
into the “Network Port” (shown below.) Connect the other end of the
cable to the LAN port of the router or switch. Note: Do not connect
the power cord to the DP-301P+ until you are advised to do
so.
Next, make sure that the Printer is turned OFF.
Connect the parrallel end of the DP-301P+ to the parallel port of the
printer
Turn ON the printer.
Then, plug one end of the power adapter into the DP-301P+ and the
other end into your electric outlet. The DP-301P+ will turn on and
begin a self-test.
Connecting The DP-301P+ To Your
Network
Network Port
Receptor for AC
Power Adapter

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Setting up your DP-301P+ for network
printing in Windows XP
The factory default IP address of the DP-301P+ is 192.168.0.10. In order
to connect to the printer through the DP-301P+, the DP-301P+ must have
the same IP network settings as your network. IP address can be as-
signed manually or automatically by DHCP, BOOTP or RARP. To access
the print server’s web configuration, manually assign an IP address on
one of the PC’s on your network to the same subnet as the print server.
For additional Windows operating system setup or information
on the web-management interface, refer to the manual located
on the CD-ROM. For Mac OS printing, please refer to the
manual located on the CD-ROM.
Go to Start > right click on
My Network Places >
select Properties > Double-click on
the Network Connection associated
with your Network Adapter.
Input a static IP address in the
same range as the print server.
Click OK
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Select Use the following IP address
IP address: 192.168.0.52
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

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Setting up your DP-301P+ for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)
Using your web browser enter
the IP address of the DP-301P+.
By default the IP address is set
to 192.168.0.10
The IP address of the DP-301P+
can be modified on the Network tab
of the web configuration menu.
The following instructions
use the print server’s default IP
address as an example. Make
the appropriate changes if you
modify the DP-301P+’s IP
address.
Click OK
Click OK to apply IP address
settings.

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Setting up your DP-301P+ for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)
Click Next
Write down on a piece of paper
the Port name that you wish to use.
For Windows XP:
Go to Start>Printers and Faxes>Add
a Printer or Go to Start>Control
Panel> Printers and Faxes
Double-click on the
“Add Printer” icon
Click on the Configuration tab to
view the current Port Settings.

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Setting up your DP-301P+ for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)
Select “Create a new port.”
At the pull-down menu, high-
light “Standard TCP/IP Port.”
Click Next
Click Next
Select “Local Printer.”
Click Next
Please make sure to
deselect Automatically
detect and install my
Plug an Play printer.

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Setting up your DP-301P+ for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)
Click OK
Input the port name of
the port being used by
the printer
Select “LPR”
Type in the IP address of the
print server. (i.e. 192.168.0.10)
The port name will automati-
cally be filled in.
Select “Custom”
Then click on Settings.
Click Next
Click Settings
This may take a few seconds

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Setting up your DP-301P+ for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)
In this window, scroll down to find
your printer. (If it is not listed, insert
the driver CD or diskette that came
with your printer.)
Click on “Have Disk...”
Then, scroll down and highlight the
printer.
Click Next
Click Finish
Click Next

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Your Setup is Complete!
The printer is now ready for printing
with Windows XP, on your network.
Click Finish
Setting up your DP-301P+ for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)
Select “Yes” to print a test page
At this screen, you can input a
name for this printer.
Click Next
Click Next

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Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and
within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our
website, or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email:[email protected]
Tech Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:[email protected]