Edimax PS-1206MF User manual

MFP Server Series
PS-1207MF/PS-1208MFg
PS-1206MF/PS-1206MFg
User’s Manual
Version: 3.0 (July, 2007)

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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for
help.
FCC Caution
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with
provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be
provided between computer mounted antenna and person’s body
(excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless
modes of operation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate
equipment.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation
Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of
exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human
proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches)
during normal operation.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE
1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE
COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and
telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition
of their conformity (R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive
98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite
Earth Station Equipment)As ofApril 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of
those who install and use it. However, special attention must be
paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when
working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the
computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to
ensure the safe use of the equipment.

EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use
in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania,
Slovakia, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and
the United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA
member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not intended for use
None.

Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................1
2. Product Package..........................................................................3
3. MFP Server with Print Server.......................................................4
4. MFP Server Installation in Windows 2000/XP/Vista.....................6
4.1 Hardware Installation Procedure......................................6
4.2 Software Installation Procedure.......................................7
4.2.1 EZMax Installation Wizard.....................................8
4.2.2 MPF Server Utility Installation................................9
4.3 MFP Server Utilities .......................................................18
4.4 Install the MFP Drivers/Utilities......................................19
4.4.1 Never Install MFP Driver/Utilities .........................20
4.4.2 MFP Drivers/Utilities has been installed...............23
5. Using the MFP............................................................................ 25
5.1 Share Print.....................................................................26
5.2 Share Scan ....................................................................27
5.3 Share Card Reader........................................................28
5.4 Fax a File.......................................................................29
6. MFP Manager.............................................................................31
6.1 MFP Server List .............................................................31
6.2 My Favorite ....................................................................34
6.3 Auto Connect List...........................................................36
6.4 Quick Setup ...................................................................39
6.5 Option Settings ..............................................................41
6.5.1 General Setting....................................................41
6.5.2 Search for MFP Server........................................42

7. Server Configuration ..................................................................43
7.1 Introduction....................................................................43
7.2 Search for All Available MFP Server ..............................44
7.3 Status of MFP Server.....................................................45
7.4 Setup the MFP Server....................................................46
7.5 General Configuration....................................................47
7.6 TCP/IP Configuration.....................................................48
7.7 System Configuration.....................................................51
7.8 Wireless Configuration...................................................53
7.9 MFP Server Management..............................................64
7.10 Report............................................................................65
8. Web Management......................................................................66
8.1 Introduction....................................................................66
8.2 Login..............................................................................67
8.3 Device Setup..................................................................68
8.3.1 System.................................................................68
8.3.2 Printer..................................................................69
8.3.3 TCP/IP .................................................................70
8.4 Setup Wizard .................................................................71
8.4.1 System.................................................................71
8.4.2 Wireless...............................................................73
8.4.3 TCP/IP .................................................................80
8.4.4 Save Settings.......................................................81
8.5 System Tools..................................................................82
8.5.1 Load Default ........................................................82
8.5.2 Upgrade Firmware from Browser.........................83
9. LPR Printing...............................................................................84
10. RAW Printing..............................................................................90
11. IPP Printing ................................................................................96
11.1 Introduction....................................................................96
11.2 System Setup.................................................................96
11.2.1 MFP Server Side..................................................96
11.2.2 Client Side ...........................................................96

12. MFP Server Installation in Windows 98SE/Me/NT...................101
12.1 Software Installation Procedure ...................................102
12.1.1 EZMax Installation Wizard.................................103
12.1.2 MPF Server Utility Installation............................104
12.2 Server Utilities.............................................................. 113
12.3 Network Port Setup...................................................... 114
12.4 Add Printer................................................................... 115
13. UNIX/Linux System Network.................................................... 119
13.1 GUI Mode..................................................................... 119
13.2 Console Mode..............................................................124
13.2.1 Enable MFP Server’s TCP/IP Support...............124
13.2.2 Setup MFP Server’s IPAddress ........................124
13.2.3 Verify MFP Server’s IPAddress.........................127
13.2.4 Configure Remote LPD Printing on the Host.....127
14. MFP Server Installation in MAC OS.........................................129
14.1 MAC 10.4.x ..................................................................129
14.2 MAC 10.3.x ..................................................................130
15. Troubleshooting........................................................................134

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing and using our 802.11g Wireless LAN
MFP server. This MFP server allows your Multi-function, all-in-one
printer (called for short: MFP) or printer to become a shared device
on the network. Unlike many print servers, it can communicate with
MFP and printer as if it is connected directly to your computer.
Because of the features, all users can share print, scan, card
reader and fax functions through the network. Furthermore, the
MFP Server can build the bi-directional communication with MFPs
and Printers so that it can help to monitor important information
such as ink levels and paper levels.
The MFP server supports print, scan, card reader and fax sharing
functions in the most popular operating systems: Windows 2000
SP4 above, Windows XP SP1 above and Windows Vista. It also
supports Windows XP and Vista scanning utility and MFP vendors’
scanning utilities. When you want to scan in the Windows XP or
Vista, you can choose one of the utilities.
Not only be a MFP Server, this MFP Server can also be a
traditional print server. It supports TCP/IP network protocol and
LPR, RAW and IPP printing protocols. It can share print function in
the various common network operating systems including
Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, Unix, Linux and MAC OS 9.x
above.
This MFP Server (PS-1206MFg or PS-1208MFg only) provides
IEEE 802.11g/b wireless LAN (up to 54Mbps data transfer rate), an
Ethernet network port (10/100Mbps Ethernet) and one USB 2.0/1.1
port for MFP or printer. The MFP Server can be connected to your
802.11g/b wireless network or wired network. It is very convenient
and flexible to build up the MFP Server to your network
environment.

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The MFP server is the best solution for users to share MFP or
printer conveniently and easily. It offers the most flexibility and
manageability for MFP or printer on your Local Area Network at an
extremely low cost and with an absolute minimum setup and
maintenance required.

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2. Product Package
This package contains the following components:
One MFP Server
One Antenna (PS-1206MFg or PS-1208MFg only)
One Power Adapter
One Quick Installation Guide
One CD-ROM (Including EZMax Installation Wizard and User’s
Guide)

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3. MFP Server with Print Server
This MFP Server supports dual functionalities: MFP Server Mode
and Print Server Mode at the same time. Users can choose one of
the modes to share MFP or Printer functions through the MFP
Server.
MFP Server Mode:
The MFP Server can communicate with MFP and printer as if it is
connected directly to your computer. This enables users to connect
to MFP for sharing print, scan, card reader and fax functions. If the
MFP Server is connected to a printer but not MFP, users still can
share printing function through the operation mode. The supported
OS in this mode is Windows 2000 SP4 above, Windows XP SP1
above and Windows Vista. The MFP Server mode doesn’t support
Windows 98SE/ME/NT, Linux/Unix or MAC OS. For the detailed
applications, please refer to the following chapters.
Chapter 4: MFP Server Installation in Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Chapter 5: Using the MFP
Chapter 6: MFP Manager

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Print Server Mode:
The MFP Server also supports LPR, IPP and RAW printing
protocols, which enable users to share print function from MFP or
Printer. The supported OS is Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista,Unix,
Linux and MAC OS 9.x above. In Windows Vista, the MFP Server
only supports LPR printing protocol. For the detailed applications,
please refer to the following chapters.
Chapter 9: LPR Printing
Chapter 10: RAW Printing
Chapter 11: IPP Printing
Chapter 12: MFP Server Installation in Windows 98SE/ME/NT
Chapter 13: Unix System Network
Chapter 14: MFP Server Installation in MAC OS

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4. MFP Server Installation in Windows
2000/XP/Vista
Before you start, you should have:
One computer with Windows 2000 SP4 above, Windows XP
SP1 above or Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit).
One MFP or printer with USB port and an installation CD
One Category 5 Ethernet Cable
One USB Cable
4.1 Hardware Installation Procedure
1. Unpack the MFP Server package and verify that all the items
listed in the previous section are provided.
2. Plug the USB cable to the MFP Server with the MFP or printer
that you want to share on the network.
3. Connect the MFP Server to your network by attached the
network cable to the network port of the MFP server.
4. Connect the power adapter to the MFP Server. The MFP Server
will perform the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) after it is powered
on. When the Status LED is unlighted, the MFP Server is ready.
Note:
1. You must use the power adapter shipped along with the
MFP Server, do NOT use any other power adapter from
other sources.
2. To prevent the compatibility problem between MFP Server
and a few MFP or printer, it is recommended that you power
on the MFP Server before the MFP or printer.

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4.2 Software Installation Procedure
Before you start, you should check your computer’s operating
system. This program can be run in Windows 2000 SP4 above,
Windows XP SP1 above and Windows Vista. The following
procedures are running in Windows XP, for Windows 2000 and
Windows Vista, the procedures are similar.
Tip:
You have to uninstall all the MFP server drivers and utilities if you
have installed the previous version.

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4.2.1 EZMax Installation Wizard
This wizard can be run in Windows 2000/XP/Vista. The following
procedures are operated in Windows XP.
You can install the MFP Server by EZMAX Setup Wizard in the
CD-ROM including in the package. The wizard is an easy and
quick configuration tool for internet connection with series process.
When you start EZMAX Setup Wizard, you will get the following
welcome screen. Please choose the language to start the
configuration. The wizard will guide you to finish your network
connection. We will not provide any instruction for the EZMAX
Setup Wizard here.
If you lose the CD ROM or you prefer the traditional setup
procedure, please follow the instruction as following step in
this quick installation guide.

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4.2.2 MPF Server Utility Installation
**Please find the utility manually from CD-ROM drive’s root
directory or download it from Edimax website. If you have any
question please check with Edimax local technical support team.
1. Please execute the MFP Server Utility installation software
manually.
2. The “MFP Server Utilities - InstallShield Wizard” is displayed,
please click "Next".

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3. Click “Next” to install the MFP Server utilities in the default
folder or click “Change” to specify the destination folder where
you would like to install the MFP Server utilities.
4. The system starts installing the MFP Server Utilities.

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5. The “MFP Server Configuration” screen is displayed. If you want
to configure the MFP Server, please click “”Next” directly. Or
you can select “No, I will configure the MFP Server later” and
click “Next” to complete the installation.
The following steps are for MFP Server Configuration.

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6. The MFP Server List will auto search the MFP Servers in the
network. Select the MFP Server you want to setup and click
“Next” to continue.
7. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server you
have selected to login the MFP Server. The default “User
Name” is “admin”; default “Password” is “1234.”