Keyspan 4-Port Print Server 1.3.1 User manual

Table of Contents
5 Local Settings
•Overview
•The Local Settings Tab
6 Menus Commands
•Overview
•Advanced menu
7 Network Discussion
•Setting Up On Different Types of Networks
•LAN - No Connection To Internet/WAN
•LAN - With Connection To Internet/WAN
•LAN - With DSL Router/Gateway
•Wireless Network (Airport/802.11)
8 Troubleshooting
•Before You Begin
•Status Lights
•UDP Ports
•Network Issues
•USB Devices
•Resetting The 4-Port Print Server Hardware
•When You Need More Help
9 Appendices
•Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
•USB Device Compatibility
•Overview
•Tested USB Devices
•Status Light Behavior
• Windows XP Firewall Configuration
•Notices
•Keyspan License and Warranty Information
•Support Information
1 Introduction
•Compatible USB Devices
•Connectivity to USB Devices
•Connectivity to Network
•Requirements
•What's Inside The Package
2 Installation Instructions
•Installing the 4-Port Print Server Hardware
•Installing the Keyspan Server Utility software
•Uninstall Instructions
3 Using Your USB Printer On The Network
•Overview
•Using Your First USB Device
•Other Methods To Connect Your USB Devices
•Using Auto-Connect Feature For Windows
•Using The 4-Port Print Server System Tray
Feature
•Using Auto-Connect Feature For Mac
•Using Device Force Disconnect
•Using The Single-User Connect Mode
• USB Device Status Details
4 Changing 4-Port Print Server's Settings
•Overview
•Editing A Specific 4-Port Print Server
•4-Port Print Server Settings Descriptions
•Applying/Canceling New Server Settings
•Restoring Default Settings
•Advanced menu
•Updating Your 4-Port Print Server's Firmware
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1 Introduction
The 4-Port Print Server makes it possible for USB printers to be used and shared by client
computers on a Local Area Network (LAN)! It is ideal for home office, small office or classroom
use. The 4-Port Print Server supports both Ethernet and Wi-Fi networks -- making it easy to print
to a USB printer from a Wi-Fi based laptop!
Compatible USB Devices
This release of 4-Port Print Server software supports USB printers and USB multi-function
printers. Other USB devices are not supported with the 4-Port Print Server. See the Keyspan web
site for further compatibility details.
Connectivity to USB Devices
The Keyspan 4-Port Print Server provides the following connections to your USB Devices:
•4 USB Full-Speed ports (12 Mbps)
•Full 500mA power provided to each port
Connectivity to Network
The Keyspan 4-Port Print Server provides the following connections to your Network:
•RJ45 Ethernet connector
•10/100 autosensing
•IP addressing: Static/DHCP/Zeroconfig/Rendezvous
Requirements
•Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.3 (or later)
•Windows: Windows 2000/XP or greater
What's Inside The Package
The Keyspan 4-Port Print Server package includes:
•Keyspan 4-Port Print Server (PS-4A/US-4A)
•Power Supply
•Quick Start Sheet(s)
•Mac and Windows compatible CD with software and user manual
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2 Installation Instructions
Installing the 4-Port Print Server Hardware
Note: Do not connect your USB printer to the Keyspan 4-Port
Print Server until you have finished installing the 4-Port Print
Server software and hardware!!! The next section, Using Your USB
Printers Over Your Network, will walk you through the process of
connecting and using your USB devices with the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server.
Step 1 - Connect The Keyspan 4-Port Print Server To Your Network
First connect an Ethernet cable to the 4-Port Print Server's Ethernet port (see next image):
Once the Ethernet cable is connected, connect the other end of the cable to your network. This can
be a free Ethernet port on your DSL router, Ethernet hub, or 802.11 (aka Airport) router/base
station.
If you do not have a network, you can connect the 4-Port Print Server directly to the Ethernet port
on your computer.
Tech Note: If you have more questions about connecting the 4-Port Print Server to
your network, please read the 4-Port Print Server Networking Discussion
section in this manual.
Step 2 - Connect the 4-Port Print Server's Power Supply / Read the LEDs
Connect the included power supply to the 4-Port Print Server's power connector (see next image):
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Once the 4-Port Print Server has power, you will notice the 4-Port Print Server's status lights turn
on and off. After a few seconds, the lights will stop blinking. If the 4-Port Print Server is
responding properly, the four green USB lights will turn on and stay solid. You should also notice
that the first green SYSTEM light will blink on and off every few seconds. Ignore any other status
lights for now.
Tech Note: The LEDs on the 4-Port Print Server can also indicate other status such
as IP configuration type, server status, etc. For a detailed description of what the LED
lights indicate, please read the Status Light Behavior appendix in this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING: You may see red lights on the server at this point in the installation.
This is normal until you install the Keyspan Server Utility software on at least one computer.
TROUBLESHOOTING: If you do not see the USB lights turn on and/or do not have a blinking
green SYSTEM light, please proceed to the Troubleshooting:Status Lights section in this
manual.
Keyspan 4-Port Print Server hardware installation is now complete. Please proceed to the Keyspan
Server Utility software installation instructions.
Installing the Keyspan Server Utility software
Tech Note: The following instructions outline the installation of the Keyspan Server
Utility software for both Mac and Windows operating systems. Where instructions are
different for one operating system, the difference will be noted. Although screen shots
of the Keyspan Server Utility software may not match to your operating system, please
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note that button, menu, and tab names are identical on both platforms.
Step 3 - Insert the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server CD-ROM
Turn your computer ON. When your computer starts up, place the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server
CD into the CD-ROM drive.
MACINTOSH NOTE:
When the CD icon appears on your desktop, double click on its icon to display its contents.
Locate the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server Installer icon and double click to start the
installation process. Follow the instructions on screen.
WINDOWS NOTE:
Windows will automatically open the Keyspan CD Browser window. Using the on-screen
menus, locate the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server Installer selection and click it to start the
installation process. Follow the instructions on screen.
WINDOWS Tech Note: During and/or after the software installation, the Windows
New Hardware Wizard may ask you to install software several times. Select
'Install the software automatically' and click next until the New Hardware Wizard tells
you that the installation is finished. PLEASE NOTE that you will not be able to use your
4-Port Print Server until you complete the New Hardware Wizard process.
Step 4 - Running the Keyspan Server Utility application
Once the Keyspan installer completes, it will automatically launch the Keyspan Server Utility
application. You will use this utility to configure the 4-Port Print Server.
Tech Note: Firmware Update: The first time you launch the 4-Port Print Server
program, you may be asked to update your 4-Port Print Server's firmware. If you get
this message, please update your firmware as per the on screen instructions. Please
note that you can also find instructions on how to do this in the Updating Your Firmware
subsection in the Changing 4-Port Print Server's Settings section later in this manual.
In the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server window, click the Servers tab. You will now see your 4-Port
Print Server listed in this tab (see next image):
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Tech Note: Server Names and Serial Numbers: Out of the box, your 4-Port
Print Server will show up as 'Unnamed'. You can change your 4-Port Print Server's
name in Servers tab. You will also notice a serial number listed next to your 4-Port
Print Server name. This serial number corresponds to the last five digits of your 4-Port
Print Server's MAC/Network address (printed on the bottom of your 4-Port Print Server
hardware).
Tech Note: About Firmware Updates: When you first launch the Keyspan
Server Utility software, you may get a message stating that there is new firmware
available for your 4-Port Print Server hardware. We recommend that you update your
firmware now. To do this, please follow the instructions on-screen instructions to
update your firmware. Once the update is complete, proceed to Step 5.
Tech Note: About Multiple Servers: If you have multiple unconfigured 4-Port
Print Servers on your local network, you can determine which server you are
configuring by looking at the serial number presented by the Keyspan Server Utility
application. This number correlates to the MAC/Network address that is printed on the
bottom of your 4-Port Print Server hardware.
TROUBLESHOOTING: If you do not see any 4-Port Print Servers in this window, please
proceed to the Troubleshooting:Network Issues section in this guide.
Step 5 - Software Installation Complete!
Keyspan Server Utility software is now complete.
You may now proceed to the Using Your USB Devices On The network section in this guide.
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Uninstall Instructions
If you need to uninstall the Keyspan Server Utility software, please follow these instructions:
MACINTOSH NOTE:
Run the "UninstallUS4A.pkg" uninstaller program. This program is located on the CD that
came with your 4-Port Print Server. You can also download the uninstaller from Keyspan's
web site (http://www.keyspan.com).
WINDOWS NOTE:
Uninstall the Keyspan Server Utility software using the Add/Remove Programs control
panel. (located in START menu -> SETTINGS -> CONTROL PANEL ). Once the
Add/Remove Programs control panel is open, locate and select the Keyspan 4-Port Print
Server software and then click the Change/Remove button. Follow the instructions on-
screen to complete the uninstall.
You may now proceed to the next section in this guide...
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3 Using Your USB Printer On The Network
Overview
In this section, you will learn how to use your USB printer(s) via the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server.
You will learn to:
•connect your USB printer (hardware) to the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server's USB
port
•virtually connect to your USB printer using the Keyspan Server Utility software
•using the Connect and Disconnect buttons
•using the Auto-Connect Feature for Printers on Windows
•using the Auto-Connect Feature for Printers on Mac OS X
•use your USB printer via the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server
Tech Note: These instructions are intended to help you connect a USB printer to the
4-Port Print Server for the very first time. It is highly recommended that you
only connect one USB printer at this time. To connect additional devices, repeat these
instructions for each device.
Using Your First USB Device
Step 1 - Connecting Your USB Device To The 4-Port Print Server
Before using the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server, connect your USB printer to any USB port on the
Keyspan 4-Port Print Server.
Tech Note: USB Lights: Above each USB port is a green LED light (for a total of 4
lights). These lights indicate whether or not your USB printer is supported in the
current software/firmware. If your printer is supported, you will have a solid green light.
If you have a slow blinking light, your USB printer is not currently supported or you
have connected a USB device that is not a printer/multifunction printer. Please
contact Keyspan if you have a slow blinking light when you connect a
printer/multifunction printer.
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Once your USB printer is connected to the 4-Port Print Server, open the Keyspan Server Utility
application.
MACINTOSH NOTE:
The Keyspan Server Utility application is located in your Applications folder.
Double click the Keyspan USB Server icon to open the Keyspan Server Utility
application.
WINDOWS NOTE:
The Keyspan Server Utility application is located in your START menu ->
PROGRAMS -> KEYSPAN SERVER -> Server Utility.
Once it is open, click on the USB Devices tab. You will see the names of your USB printers listed
in this tab (see next image):
Tech Note: The USB printer's name that is shown is the name that is programmed
into your USB printer by its manufacturer. This name may different from the actual
name and model number of your device. For example, if you have a HP Deskjet 882
printer, it may appear as HP Deskjet 880 or HP Printer. Some USB devices do not have
any names programmed into them. For 'unnamed' USB devices, the USB printer's
programmed Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) will be shown. You can rename
your USB printers. For more information, please read the USB DEVICE
CONFIGURATION subsection in the Changing 4-Port Print Server's
Settings section in this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING: If you do not see your USB printer in the Keyspan Server Utility
application, please proceed to the Troubleshooting:USB Devices section in this manual.
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Step 2 - (Virtually) Connecting Your USB Device
In the USB Devices tab, the following information is shown:
Action:The Action column contains an icon
Device Name:The name of your USB printer. This is the name programmed
into the USB printer itself. Note: This name can be changed.
Read the USB DEVICE CONFIGURATION subsection in
the Changing 4-Port Print Server's Settings section in this manual
for more details.
Status:This is the current Status of your USB printer. This field is
dynamic and will change as you start to use USB devices
through the 4-Port Print Server. For now, we're only concerned
with the Available status (which means that the USB printer is
ready to used via the 4-Port Print Server) but there are other Status.
For details, please see the USB Device Status Details subsection
later in this manual.
Location:This column shows the server and server's USB port number
that your USB printer is connected to. For example, the
location 'MyServer:3' means that your USB printer is connected
to USB port number 3 on the 4-Port Print Server called 'MyServer' .
Note: You can change the name of your 4-Port Print Server. Read the
4-Port Print Server Settings Descriptions subsection in the
Changing 4-Port Print Server's Settings section in this manual
for more details.
To use a USB printer, you will need to first 'connect' your USB printer via the Keyspan Server
Utility software.
To connect your USB printer to your computer via the 4-Port Print Server, select your USB printer
and then click the green Connect button under the ACTION column as shown below:
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