Lantronix xPrintServer User manual

WHAT’S
INSIDE
Power supply with
regional adapters 3’ Ethernet Cable
Mounting Bracket
& 2 Screws
xPrintServerQuick Start Guide
1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN
2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. If you intend to connect a USB printer to the xPrintServer™, please be sure to test the printer from the Windows or Mac computer that it is
directly attached to before proceeding.
2. xPrintServer will auto-discover all network (wired and wireless) printers located on the same subnet. Printers on a different subnet must be
manually configured. Refer to the User’s Guide for instructions.
3. Internet access is required during set-up and when adding new printers.
RACK MOUNT
1. A versatile mounting bracket and screws are supplied to assist in
easily installing and mounting xPrintServer into a server rack in
various orientations (e.g., horizontal or vertical). Refer to the User’s
Guide for mounting instructions.
DESKTOP
1. Place the xPrintServer upside down on a smooth, flat surface.
2. Peel off the rubber feet from the adhesive strip and place them
adhesive-side down onto each corner of the xPrintServer.
3. Turn the xPrintServer over so that it is resting on the rubber feet.
WHAT’S
INSIDE
Powersupply with
regionaladapters 3’Ethernet Cable
MountingBracket
&2 Screws
xPrintServerQuickStart Guide
1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN
2HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1.If you intend to connect a USB printer to the xPrintServer™, please be sure to test the printer from the Windows or Mac computer that it is
directlyattached to before proceeding.
2.xPrintServer will auto-discover all network (wired and wireless) printers located on the same subnet. Printerson a different subnet must be
manuallyconfigured. Referto the User’s Guide for instructions.
3.Internet access is required to download printer drivers.
RACKMOUNT
1.A versatile mounting bracket and screws are supplied to assist in
easilyinstalling and mounting xPrintServer into a server rack in
variousorientations (e.g., horizontal or vertical). Referto the User’s
Guidefor mounting instructions.
DESKTOP
1. Placethe xPrintServer upside down on a smooth, flat surface.
2.Peel off the rubber feet from the adhesive strip and place them
adhesive-sidedown onto each corner of the xPrintServer.
3.Turn the xPrintServer over so that it is resting on the rubber feet.
WHAT’S
INSIDE
Powersupplywith
regionaladapters3’EthernetCable
MountingBracket
&2Screws
xPrintServerQuickStartGuide
1BEFOREYOUBEGIN
2HARDWAREINSTALLATION
1.IfyouintendtoconnectaUSBprintertothexPrintServer™,pleasebesuretotestthe printer from the Windows or Mac computer that it is
directlyattachedtobeforeproceeding.
2.xPrintServerwillauto-discoverallnetwork(wiredandwireless)printerslocatedonthesamesubnet.Printerson a different subnet must be
manuallyconfigured.RefertotheUser’sGuideforinstructions.
3.Internetaccessisrequiredtodownloadprinterdrivers.
RACKMOUNT
1.Aversatilemountingbracketandscrewsaresuppliedtoassistin
easilyinstallingandmountingxPrintServerintoaserverrackin
variousorientations(e.g.,horizontalorvertical).RefertotheUser’s
Guideformountinginstructions.
DESKTOP
1.PlacethexPrintServerupsidedownonasmooth,flatsurface.
2.Peelofftherubberfeetfromtheadhesivestripandplacethem
adhesive-sidedownontoeachcornerofthexPrintServer.
3.TurnthexPrintServeroversothatitisrestingontherubberfeet.
WHAT’S
INSIDE
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3QUICKCONNECT
1
USBPrinter
NetworkCable
WirelessRouter/
Switch
2
3
1ConnectUSBprintercabletoUSB
portofxPrintServer.
2Connectnetworkcablefromwireless
router/switchtoxPrintServer.
3PoweronthexPrintServerwith
suppliedpoweradapter.
AutoSet-UpProcess:ThexPrintServerwillautomaticallyset-upyourprinters(USB&network)assoonitisconnected,as shown above. The
glowing“X”willblinkquicklyforabout30seconds,thenitwillpulseslowlytoshowit’sready for printing.
Rubber
Feet(4)
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3 QUICK CONNECT
1
USBPrinter
NetworkCable
WirelessRouter/
Switch
2
3
1ConnectUSB printer cable to USB
portof xPrintServer(if any).
2Connectnetwork cable from wireless
router/switchto xPrintServer.
3Poweron the xPrintServerwith
suppliedpower adapter.
AutoSet-Up Process:The xPrintServer will automatically set-up your printers (USB & network) as soon it is connected, as shown above. The
glowing“X” will blink quickly for about 30 seconds, then it will pulse slowly to show it’s ready for printing. Connecting a USB printer is not
requiredfor the xPrintServer to set-up network printers.
Rubber
Feet(4)
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3 QUICK CONNECT
1
USB Printer
Network Cable
Wireless Router/
Switch
2
3
1Connect USB printer cable to USB
port of xPrintServer (if any).
2Connect network cable from wireless
router/switch to xPrintServer.
3Power on the xPrintServer with
supplied power adapter.
Auto Set-Up Process: The xPrintServer will automatically set-up your printers (USB & network) as soon it is connected, as shown above. The
glowing “X” will blink quickly for about 30 seconds, then it will pulse slowly to show it’s ready for printing. Connecting a USB printer is not
required for the xPrintServer to set-up network printers.
Rubber
Feet (4)

1. Go to System Preferences, Hardware and click on Print & Scan.
2. Click on the +button on the lower left corner
3. A list of printers appear. Select the printer you wish to add and
click on the Add button.
4. The printer is now added in your available list of printers and is
ready to print.
5 HOW TO PRINT FROM MAC OS
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2. From the Printer Options menu,
choose Printer to display all
available networked printers.
1. Using your iPad, iPhone or other iOS device, Open the web
page, email, photo, etc. that you wish to print and choose
the icon to open the native print menu:
3. Select the appropriate printer.
Then, select the number of copies
and choose Print.
4 HOW TO PRINT FROM iOS DEVICES

Instructions for Windows XP
4.The Bonjour Printer Wizard appears with a list of discovered printers.
Highlight the printer you wish to install.
5.Search and select your printer by manufacturer and model number
and click Next.
Instructions for Windows 7
4. The Bonjour Printer Wizard appears with a list of discovered
printers. Highlight the printer you wish to install.
5. Search and select your printer by manufacturer and model number
and click Next.
6 HOW TO PRINT FROM WINDOWS OS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Ensure the USB printer is working and the printer drivers are installed on the computer before proceeding.
INSTALL BONJOUR PRINT SERVICES
1. Bonjour Print Services is an Apple application that allows discovery of printers connected to the xPrintServer from a Windows PC. Go to the
web address below to download and install Bonjour Print Services for Windows v2.0.2 or higher
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL999
2.Follow the prompts to install Bonjour Print Services
3.Find the Bonjour Printer Wizard shortcut on your Desktop or in the Start/All programs menu and click to launch
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Instructions for Windows XP
6.To complete the installation, click Finish.
7. If you wish to configure the printer as the default printer go to:
Start, Control Panel and click on Printers and Faxes
8.Select the printer and right click and select Set as default printer
Congratulations! Add printer setup is now complete.
Instructions for Windows 7
6. To complete the installation, click Finish.
7. If you wish to configure the printer as the default printer go to:
Start, Control Panel and click on Devices and Printers
8. Select the printer and right click and select Set as default printer
Congratulations! Add printer setup is now complete.
6 HOW TO PRINT FROM WINDOWS OS continued
7 CUSTOM SET-UP & XPRINTSERVER USER GUIDE
Using a web browser log into your xPrintServer admin interface at xPrintServer.local with USER ID = admin and PASSWORD = PASS (both case sensitive)
Contact Technical Support
For technical support queries, visit http://www.lantronix.com/support or call [phone] Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time,
excluding holidays.
© 2012 Lantronix, Inc. Lantronix and xPrintServer are trademarks of Lantronix, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Specifications subject to change without
notice. iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and trade
names are the property of their respective holders. 900-652-R Rev A 09/12
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