Planex Mini300 User manual

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are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with this user’s guide, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
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user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may
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Safety Instruction
●Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
●Do not use this product near water. Example: near a bathtub, swimming
pool, etc.
●Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table as the product
may fall, harming people as well as the appliance itself. Use only with a
cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
●Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
●Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this may result in a
short circuit or a fire.
●When replacement parts are required, be sure to obtain parts specified by
the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

Mini300
About this Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
Describes the Mini300 Print Server and its exterior features. Please be sure to read the
Overview above and this chapter before installing the product.
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
Helps you to get started with the basic installation of the print server.
This chapter also explains how to attach the print server to a printer and a network.
Chapter 3
Software Installation
Describes how to install the supplied utilities “Smart Print Manager” and “LPR for
Windows”.
Chapter 4
Setting Up a Network
Explains how to add networking protocols to enable the print server on a network.
Appendix
Appendix A
Troubleshooting Please refer to this section for all troubleshooting information.
Appendix B
Specifications Provides technical specifications of the Mini300 print servers.
Appendix C
Adjusting Windows95/98 Network SettingsDescribes how to install NetBEUI and TCP/IP
protocols to a Windows95/98 PC.
Version:1.0 E Rev.A
Chapter 5
Configuring Your Printer
Describes how to set up your printer for each network OS/ platform. Select a section that is
appropriate for your OS/ computer environment.
Chapter 6
Deleting the Supplied Utilities
Provides a step-by-step procedure to uninstall the supplied utilities.
Installation Overview
Provides a brief summary of installation procedure for each OS or networking protocol.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1- 1 Product Overview........................................... 1
2Features .............................................................2
3Packing List .....................................................2
4Parts Terminology ......................................... 3
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2- 1 Connecting the Print Server to Your
Printer ............................................................... 5
2Connecting the Print Server to Your
Network ............................................................. 6
3Connecting the AC Power Adapter to
the Print Server .............................................. 7
Chapter 3 Software Installation
3- 1 Installation procedure for Windows95/98
.............................................................................. 9
2Installation procedure for WindowsNT .. 13
Chapter 4 Setting Up a Network
4- 1 Windows95/98 Networks ................................. 16
2 WindowsNT Networks ................................. 26
3 Configuring the Mini300 ............................. 37
Chapter 5 Configuring Your Printer
5 - 1 Printing from a Windows95/98 PC ......... 52
2Printing from a WindowsNT PC ............. 77
3Printing Via a WindowsNT Network ..... 99
4Printing Via a NetWare Server ............... 127
5Printing from a Macintosh ....................... 139
6Printing from a UNIX / Linux PC .......... 141
Chapter 6 Deleting the Supplied Utilities
Appendix A
Troubleshooting ............................................... 147
Appendix B
Specifications ................................................... 151
Appendix C
C - 1 Adjusting Windows95/98 Network Settings ... 153
2Enabling TCP/IP Protocol ............................... 154
3Defining User Information .............................. 155
※The company names and product names indicated in this document are
trademarks of respective companies.

◆Windows95/98◆
Using NetBEUI Protocol
1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300 hardware.
2. Refer to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 and install the PS Port utility.
(This step is not necessary if you plan to install “Smart Print
Manager 2”.)
3. Refer to Section 4-1-a in Chapter 4 to verify that NetBEUI protocol
has been properly installed.
4. Refer to Section 5-1-a in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to
the existing printing environment.
Using IPX / SPX Protocol
1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300 hardware.
2. Refer to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 and install the PS Port utility.
(This step is not necessary if you plan to install “Smart Print
Manager 2”.)
3. Refer to Section 4-1-b in Chapter 4 to verify that IPX/SPX protocol
has been properly installed.
Installation Overview
This section provides a summary of installation procedure for each networking OS. 4. Refer to Section 5-1-b in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to the
existing printing environment.
Using TCP / IP Protocol
1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300 hardware.
2. Refer to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 to install the “PS Port”utility. If
you wish to configure the Mini100/ Mini2 Print Server via “Smart
Print Manager 2”, install “Smart Print Manager2”as well. This
utility is not necessary if you plan to configure the print server via a
Web browser.
3. Refer to Section 4-1-c in Chapter 4 to verify that TCP/IP protocol has
been properly installed. If you plan to use the Smart Print Manager 2
utility, also refer to Section 4-1-b to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been installed. (Note: the IPX/SPX protocol is required to use Smart
Print Manager 2. After you have made necessary changes to the print
server via the utility, you can delete the protocol .This protocol is not
required if you plan to use a Web browser to configure the print server.)
4. Refer to Chapter 4 to assign an IP address to the Mini300 print server.
If you are using Smart Print Manager 2, proceed to Section 4-3-a. Or go
to Section 4-3-b if you wish to use your Web browser to configure the
print server.
5. See Section 5-1-c in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to the
existing printing environment.

Using TCP/IP Protocol with PS Port
1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300 hardware.
2. Refer to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 to install the “PS Port”utility. If
you wish to configure the Mini100/Mini2 Print Server via “Smart
Print Manager 2”, install “Smart Print Manager2”as well. This
utility is not necessary if you plan to configure the print server via a
Web browser.
3. Refer to Section 4-2-c in Chapter 4 to verify that TCP/IP protocol has
been properly installed. If you plan to use the Smart Print Manager 2
utility, also refer to Section 4-2-b to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been installed. (Note: the IPX/SPX protocol is required to use Smart
Print Manager 2. After you have made necessary changes to the print
server via the utility, you can delete the protocol. This protocol is not
required if you plan to use a Web browser to configure the print server.)
4. Refer to Chapter 4 to assign an IP address to the Mini300 print server.
If you are using Smart Print Manager 2, proceed to Section 4-3-a. Or
go to Section 4-3-b if you wish to use your Web browser to configure
the print server.
5. See Section 5-2-c in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to the
existing printing environment.
◆WindowsNT◆
Using NetBEUI Protocol
1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300 hardware.
2. Refer to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install the PS Port utility. (This
step is not necessary if you plan to install “Smart Print Manager 2”.)
3. Refer to Section 4-2-a in Chapter 4 to verify that NetBEUI protocol has
been properly installed.
4. Refer to Section 5-2-a in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to the
existing printing environment.
Using IPX/SPX Protocol
1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300 hardware.
2. Refer to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install the PS Port utility. (This
step is not necessary if you plan to install “Smart Print Manager 2”.)
3. Refer to Section 4-2-b in Chapter 4 to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been properly installed.
4. Refer to Section 5-2-b in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to your
existing printing environment.

◆NetWare◆
To configure the print server under this networking OS, you need to use
the Auto Setup or Manual Setup option in the Smart Print Manager 2
utility.
The print server does not support NetWare 4.X/5.X NDS Mode. If
NDS Mode is in use now, switch to Bindery Mode before configuring the
print server and creating a print queue. For more information on the two
modes, refer to your NetWare manual.
Using Auto Setup under Windows95/98 to initiate automatic
confinstallation
1. Refer to Chapter 2 to setup the Mini300hardware.
2. Refer to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 and install “Smart Print Manager 2”
to the PC you wish to configure. (It is NOT necessary to install this
utility to all PCs.)
3. See Section 4-1-b in Chapter 4 to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been properly installed.
4. Refer to Section 5-4-a in Chapter 5 and use the Auto Setup option in
Smart Print Manger 2 to configure the print server.
5. See Section 5-4-c in Chapter 5 to configure each client PC.
Using TCP/IP Protocol with LPR Port
1. Refer to Chapter 2 and setup the Mini300hardware.
2. Refer to Section 4-2-c in Chapter 4 to verify that TCP/IP protocol has
been properly installed. If you plan to use the Smart Print Manager 2
utility, also refer to Section 4-2-b to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been installed. (Note: the IPX/SPX protocol is required to use Smart
Print Manager 2. After you have made necessary changes to the print
server via the utility, you can delete the protocol. This protocol is not
required if you plan to use a Web browser to configure the print server.)
3. Refer to Chapter 4 to assign an IP address to the Mini300 print server.
If you are using Smart Print Manager 2, proceed to Section 4-3-a. Or
go to Section 4-3-b if you wish to use your Web browser to configure
the print server.
4. See Section 5-2-d in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to the
existing printing environment.

Using Manual Setup under WindowsNT to configure the print
server
1. Refer to Chapter 2 to setup the Mini300hardware.
2. Refer to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install “Smart Print Manager 2”
to the PC you wish to configure. (It is NOT necessary to install this
utility to all PCs.)
3. See Section 4-2-b in Chapter 4 to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been properly installed.
4. Refer to Section 5-4-b in Chapter 5 and use the Manual Setup option in
Smart Print Manger 2 to configure the print server.
5. See Section 5-4-c in Chapter 5 to configure each client PC.
◆Macintosh◆
1. Refer to Chapter 2 to set up the Mini300hardware.
2. See Section 5-5 in Chapter 5 to make necessary changes to the existing
printing environment.
◆UNIX/ Linux◆
1. Refer to Chapter 2 to set up the Mini300hardware.
2. See Section 4-3-c in Chapter 4 to assign an IP address to the print
server.
3. Refer to Section 5-6 to make necessary changes to the existing printing
environment.
Using Manual Setup under Windows95/98 to configure the
print server
1. Refer to Chapter 2 to setup the Mini300 hardware.
2. Refer to Section 3-1 in Chapter 3 and install “Smart Print Manager 2”
to the PC you wish to configure. (It is NOT necessary to install this
utility to all PCs.)
3. See Section 4-1-b in Chapter 4 to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been properly installed.
4. Refer to Section 5-4-b in Chapter 5 and use the Manual Setup option in
Smart Print Manger 2 to configure the print server.
5. See Section 5-4-c in Chapter 5 to configure each client PC.
Using Auto Setup under WindowsNT to initiate automatic
installation
1. Refer to Chapter 2 to setup the Mini300hardware.
2. to Section 3-2 in Chapter 3 and install “Smart Print Manager 2”to
the PC you wish to configure. (It is NOT necessary to install this utility
to all PCs.)
3.See Section 4-2-b in Chapter 4 to verify that IPX/SPX protocol has
been properly installed.
4. Refer to Section 5-4-a in Chapter 5 and use the Auto Setup option in
Smart Print Manger 2 to configure the print server.
5. See Section 5-4-c in Chapter 5 to configure each client PC.

Mini300
The Mini300 Print Server fully supports 10BASE-T IEEE802.3 and
100BASE-TX IEEE802.3u standards. The print server is equipped with 1)
one Centronics parallel port which directly attaches to the parallel port of a
printer and 2)one RJ-45 STP port for 10BASE-T (and 100BASE-TX for
Mini100) network connection. The Mini300 supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX,
NetBEUI and AppltTalk protocols. Equipped with these features, the
Mini300 print server allows multiple computers to share a single printer.
Supported platforms/ networks include NetWare, Macintosh, Microsoft
WindowsNT, Windows95/98 peer-to-peer networks as well as a number of
UNIX-based systems and Linux distributions. Furthermore, the supplied
setup utility for Windows eases all the configuration tasks.
Note:
Some printers with bi-directional print support may not function properly
when used with the print server. If this is the case, please refer to the user’s
manual of your printer to disable the bi-directional communication feature.
Please also note that printers with PostScript (PS) support are required to
print from Macintosh computers. Printers without PS support do not work
properly when used with the print server.
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11Product Overview
Chapter 1
Introduction

Mini300
●Complies with IEEE802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX
standards
●Equipped with one 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 STP port
●Equipped with one Centronics parallel port that directly attaches to a
printer *
●Supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and AppleTalk protocols
●LED Indicators display the latest working status of the print server
●The on-board Flash ROM allows firmware update
●Supports Windows95/98, WindowsNT, NetWare 3.X/4.X/5.x, Macintosh
and UNIX/ Linux platforms
※The parallel port may not directly attach to some printers.
Open the shipping carton of the Print Server and carefully unpack its
contents. The product package should contain the following items:
●Mini300
●Setup Diskette x 1
●AC Adapter x 1
●This User’s Manual
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local PCI
reseller for replacement.
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＜Parallel Port＞
The Centronics parallel port directly connects to a printer.
＜Status LED＞
Indicates the status of the print server. The LED flashes during data transfer
and/or while the print server is printing.
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12Features
13Packing List
14Parts Terminology

Before proceeding, please take a minute to review the safety guidelines
described in the Safety Instruction above and the following additional
precautions.
●Do not place the product in a damp or wet location.
●Always avoid dust and dirt.
●Do not install the product in an area exposed to direct sunlight.
●Allow some space between the product and the surroundings to facilitate
dissipation of heat generated inside the hub.
Directly attach the Centronics port of the print server to the parallel port of
your printer.
Note:
The print server may not attach directly to some printers due to their
exterior shape and/or location of the parallel port.
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＜Power LED＞
The LED illuminates when the power of the print server is turned on.
＜Flow/Link LED＞
The LED is turned on when there is a link on the RJ-45 port.
＜RJ-45 Port＞
Provides an interface to a network via a twisted-pair cable.
＜Power Jack＞
Connects to the supplied AC power adapter.
Mini300
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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation

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Mini300
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1. Connect one end of a twisted-pair straight cable to the RJ-45 port on the
print server.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 port on your 10BaseT/
100BASE-TX hub.
Note:
When connecting the print server to your hub, be sure to attach it to one of
the normal RJ-45 ports via a straight cable. DO NOT attach the print server
to the Uplink or Cascade port of the hub - your network cannot detect the
print server in this configuration.
1. Attach the supplied AC power adapter to the power jack on the front
panel of the print server.
2. Connect the AC adapter to an AC 100V outlet.
3. Verify that the Power LED on the top face of the print server illuminates.
4. When powered, the print server automatically performs a series of self-
diagnostics tests. If no error is found during these tests, the Status LED
blinks five times after it illuminates once. . If the LED does not blink
five times, there is a chance that the print server is out of working order.
Please contact our technical support for further assistance.
Note:
Always use the supplied AC power adapter. Any attempt to substitute the
power adapter with other AC power adapters may result in malfunction
and/or permanent breakdown of the print server. The product warranty does
not cover damages caused by the use of other AC power adapters.
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Connecting the AC Power Adapter to the Print Server

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1. Set the supplied floppy diskette with “Setup Disk” label to the floppy
drive of your PC.
2. From the Start button on the desktop, select [Run] and enter “A:\SETUP”
(if your floppy drive is Drive A) in the displayed field. Click on the OK
button.
3. The following screen will be displayed. Click on the Next button.
Mini300
Two utilities are supplied with the Mini300 print server. Read the following
notes and install the required utility.
■PS Port
This utility is required if you wish to print documents directly from a PC
(without using a WindowsNT or NetWare server). Note that this application
is not necessary if you are using LPR port of WindowsNT.
■Smart Print Manager 2
This utility is used to configure the Mini300, and it needs to be installed to
one of the PCs on your network. To run Smart Print Manager 2, IPX/SPX
protocol is required (refer to Chapter 4 for more details). This utility is not
necessary if you plan to configure the print server via a Web browser.
※PS Port is not required if you are printing from a Macintosh. Please see
Section 5-5 in Chapter 5.
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Installation Procedure for Windows 95/98
Chapter 3
Software Installation
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5. The next screen allows you to decide which utility to install. Install “PS
Port” to your PC if you plan to print without using a WindowsNT or
NetWare server. “Smart Print Manager 2” is used to configure the
Mini300, and is not used to print documents. Install this utility only to
the PC from which you plan to configure the print server. After you have
selected the utility (or utilities) to install, click on the Next button to
initiate software installation.
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4. In the next screen, you can change the target directory. If the default path
is okay, simply click on the Next button to continue.

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1. Set the supplied floppy diskette with “Setup Disk” label to the floppy
drive of your PC.
2. From the Start button on the desktop, select Run and enter “A:\SETUP”
(if your floppy drive is Drive A) in the displayed field. Click on the OK
button.
3. The following screen will be displayed. Click on the Next button.
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6. After the software has been installed, the following screen will be
displayed. Click on the Finish button to exit the installation wizard.
■Uninstalling the Utilities
To uninstall the utilities, first click on the Start button and select [Settings]
and then [Control Panel]. Click on an item labeled “Planex Print Server for
Windows95/98” and then click on the “Add / Remove” button. The Mini300
utility (utilities) will be uninstalled from the system.
※To use Smart Print Manager 2, IPX protocol and NetWare client are
required. If you are using Windows95/98, add “IPX/SPX compatible
protocol”. For more details, refer to the section on adding IPX/SPX
protocol in Chapter 4.
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6. After the software has been installed, the following screen will be
displayed. Click on the Finish button to exit the installation wizard.
■Uninstalling the Utilities
To uninstall the utilities, first click on the Start button and select [Settings]
and then [Control Panel]. Click on an item labeled “Planex Print Server for
WindowsNT” and then click on the “Add / Remove” button. The Mini300
utility (utilities) will be uninstalled from the system.
※To use Smart Print Manager 2, IPX protocol is required. If you are using
WindowsNT, add “NWLink IPX/SPX compatible transport”. For more
details, refer to the section on adding IPX/SPX protocol in Chapter 4.
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Mini300
4. In the next screen, you can change the target directory. If the default path
is okay, simply click on the Next button to continue.
5. The next screen allows you to decide which utility to install. Install “PS
Port” to your PC if you plan to print without using a WindowsNT or
NetWare server. “Smart Print Manager 2” is used to configure the
Mini300, and is not used to print documents. Install this utility only to
the PC from which you plan to configure the print server. After you have
selected which utilities to install, click on the Next button to initiate
software installation.
※If you are using LPR port to print via TCP/IP, you do not need to install
“PS Port”.

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※Refer to Section 4-3 to learn how to configure the Mini300 print server.
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The Mini300 print server can operate in networks that utilize TCP/IP,
IPX/SPX or NetBEUI networking protocol. To enable your print server in
these networks, one of the three protocols needs to be installed first. Please
go through the following sections to verify that the required protocol has
been installed. For more details on configuring a network, please refer to
Appendix C: Adjusting Windows95/98 Network Settings.
●Windows95/98 Networks: see Section 4-1
●WindowsNT Networks: see Section 4-2
●How to configure the Mini300 print server: see Section 4-3
If a LAN has been already set up, directly proceed to Chapter 5 to configure
your printer.
●How to add NetBEUI protocol: see Section 4-1-a
●How to add IPX/SPX protocol: see Section 4-1-b
●How to add TCP/IP protocol: see Section 4-1-c
※If you are using WindowsNT, please go to Section 4-2.
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Chapter 4
Setting Up Network

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3.A screen titled “Select a Networking Protocol” will appear. Select
“Microsoft” as Manufacturer, and choose “NetBEUI” in the network
protocol list. Click on the OK button to continue.
4. NetBEUI protocol will be added to the system. Note that an item labeled
“NetBEUI” has been added in the screen below.
※For more details on configuring a network, please see Appendix C.
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●4-1-a Adding NetBEUI Protocol
1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Control Panel]. In the
Control Panel folder, double click the “Network” icon.
2. Click on the Add button. The following screen will be displayed. Select
“Protocols” and then click on the Add button.
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2. Click on the Add button. The following screen will be displayed. Select
“Protocols” and then click on the Add button.
3. A screen titled “Select a Networking Protocol” will appear. Select
“Microsoft” as Manufacturer, and choose “IPX/SPX Compatible
Protocol” in the networking protocol list. Click on the OK button to
continue.
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●4-1-b Adding IPX/SPX
1. From the Start button, select [Settings] and then [Control Panel]. In the
Control Panel folder, double click the “Network” icon.
Mini300