Planex mini-mfp User manual

10/100Mbps 2Port USB2.0 MFP Server
Mini-MFP
USER'S MANUAL

1 Introduction ..........................................................................
1.1 About this Manual ...........................................................
1.2 Customer Support .........................................................
2 Installation ............................................................................
2.1 Requirements .................................................................
2.2 Procedure ......................................................................
3 Basic Installation ................................................................
3.2 Connecting the Hardware ................................................
3.2 Assigning an IP Address to the Server .............................
3.3 Naming Your USB Devices ..............................................
4 Print Server in Windows ...................................................
4.1 Overview of Installation Methods ....................................
4.2 Connecting the Server ...................................................
4.3 Setting up Local Windows Printer Driver .........................
4.4 Adding Network Printers in Windows ..............................
5 Print Server in Unix/Linux ................................................
5.1 Configuring Host File ......................................................
5.2 Printing by LPD/LPR .......................................................
5.3 Using the Server on BSD UNIX/Linux ..............................
5.4 Using the Server on RedHat Linux (Fedora Core) .............
6 File Server .............................................................................
6.1 Preliminary .....................................................................
6.2 Storage Names ..............................................................
6.3 Connecting USB Mass Storage to the Server ...................
6.4 Supported Codepages ....................................................
6.5 Adding Your USB Mass Storages to Network with Security ...
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7 Scan Server ..........................................................................
7.1 Connecting HP All-In-One to the Server ...........................
7.2 Using the Shared Scanner in Windows ...........................
7.3 Using the Shared Scanner in Linux ..................................
8 The Control Center .............................................................
8.1 Installing Control Center ..................................................
8.2 Using the Control Center .................................................
9 The Server’s Web Pages .................................................
9.1 Introduction ....................................................................
9.2 Using the Server’s Web Pages ........................................
10 Email Alerting ......................................................................
11 SNMP ......................................................................................
12 Troubleshooting ..................................................................
12.1 LED Indicators ................................................................
13 Restore Defaults .................................................................
13.1 Using the Control Center .................................................
13.2 Using the Server’s Web Pages ........................................
13.3 Using Init Button .............................................................
13.4 Default Parameters List ..................................................
14 Upgrade Firmware ..............................................................
15 The Init Button .....................................................................
16 Specification ........................................................................
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Thank you for purchasing this Planex Mini-MFP USB Printer Server.
This Printer Server is designed to connect your AIO/MFPs (All-In-
One/Multifunction Peripheral), printers, USB mass storages (hard
drives, flash drives, and memory card readers), and scanners, to your
network, allowing all network users access to these shared USB
devices resources.
1.1 About this Manual
This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed
instructions on how to set up and manage this Server in various
network environments. To fully benefit from this document, you
should be familiar with basic networking principles.
These instructions are based on the settings in a new Server. To
reload the Parameters, you can reset this Server back to
Default, which will restore most of the settings. For details,
please refer to the chapter Restore Defaults.
1.2 Customer Support
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your
product reseller. Or you can visit our website at
http://www.planex.net for latest product information.
This document is subject to changes without prior notice.
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2.1 Package Contents
Verify that nothing is missing from the package by using the
checking list below. Please contact your dealer if anything is
missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable. Please
confirm the items in the package below:
Mini-MFP
CD-ROM (User's Manual & Utility)
Quick Installation Guide
AC Adapter
Warranty Card
2.2 Features and Benefits
This Server provides the following features and benefits:
1. Reliability: The Server provides high performance and
reliability combined with low power consumption.
2. Flexibility: The Server supports print/File/Scan sharing in all
major computer systems and environments.
3. Easy to Install: The Server installs, operates, and is
managed in a reliable and easy fashion.
4. Security: You can assign administrator name and password
to restrict login.
5. Monitoring: The Server’s web pages and user software
allow you to continuously monitor the status of connected
USB devices.
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6. Future Proof: The firmware stored in the Server’s Flash
memory can be upgraded over the network. This allows you
to quickly update and enhance its operational features when
new Server software becomes available.
2.3 Product Views
Front View
Rear View
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USB LED Status LED Link LED Power LED
10/100 RJ45 Port Reset Button Power Connector
USB Port

3.1 Connecting the Hardware
1. Make sure that your USB devices are switched off and that
the Server’s Power Adapter is disconnected.
2. Connect the USB devices to the USB ports with the USB cables.
3. Connect the Server to the network with a twisted-pair
category 5 cable, 10baseT or 100baseT.
4. Turn on the USB devices and make sure it is ready for use.
5. Connect the Power Adapter to the Server. The power
indicator will light up and USB1 and USB2 indicators will flash
in turn. When the Link indicator lights up, the Server is
correctly connected to the network. When USB1 and USB2
indicators do not flash, the Server starts to work normally.
6. If you connect USB HP printers to the Server, and need to
restore setting to default, please follow the steps (1) please
unplug the power, (2) press and hold the Reset button then
plug the power, (3) when USB1 and USB2 flashing, release
the Reset button. (4) unplug and plug the power one more time.
3.2 Assigning an IP Address to the Server
3.2.1 Preliminary
If you have a DHCP server on your network, your Server will
receive an IP address automatically. The IP address will then
appear on the Control Center or on the page of configuration
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report that you printed earlier. If your DHCP server does not
give an IP address to the Server, the Server will use the
default IP address: 192.168.1.200.
If you are not working in a DHCP network, you need to
manually set the Server’s IP address.
3.2.2 Ethernet Address
You do not need to know the Ethernet address of your Server for
assigning an IP address to it. The Control Center can
automatically search Servers and list their Ethernet addresses.
Besides, you can find Ethernet address that is located on the
backside label of the Server.
3.2.3 IP Address
Unless you are assigning an IP address using DHCP, you must
obtain an unused IP address from your network administrator.
3.2.4 Methods for Setting the IP Address
You can set the IP address of your Server using one of the
following methods, depending on your network operating
environment:
Automatic IP Address Assignment
Manual IP Address Assignment
3.2.5 Host Names and Host Name Rules
The Host Name of the Server defaults to be Mini-MFP. If you put
two or more Servers in your local area network, to avoid using
the same Host Names you have to change the Host Names by
using the Control Center or the Server’s web pages. If your Host
Name is longer than 15 characters, the Server uses only the first
15 characters.
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3.2.6 Setting the IP Address Using DHCP
Follow the instructions below to get an IP address using DHCP:
1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP
daemon. The entries included in this scope should contain
the following parameters:
Range of IP addresses
Subnet mask
Ddefault router IP address
DNS server IP address
Lease duration
2. Activate the scope. The Server automatically gets the DHCP
parameters. If you are using DNS, you may include at least
one DNS server IP address in the DHCP scope or manually
set the DNS server IP address using Server’s web pages or
the Control Center.
3.2.7 Setting the IP Address Using the Control Center
1. Install the Control Center. The Control Center is available on
the Product CD.
2. Start the Control Center and Auto-searching Server window
will appear.
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