Steren COM-280 User manual

Before using your new Print Server Network Adapter, please
read this instruction manual to prevent any damage. Put it
away in a safe place for future references.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
One single port print server
One AC Power Adapter suitable for your country’s electric
power service.
One Installation CD-ROM containing the PS-Utility program
One User’s Guide.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/
XP/2003.
For Web Configuration:
Java-enabled web browser, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer
5.0 and Netscape Navigator 6.0.
GENERAL FEATURES
Compliant with USB 2.0 Hi-speed printing
Equipped 10/100 auto-MDIX Fast Ethernet LAN port
Multi protocol support is ideal for shared printing in
mixed-LAN environments
Windows-based program makes it possible to set up in a few
minutes
Offer LPR program for Windows 95/98/Me TCP/IP printing
IP assignment support for DHCP
Support Web configuration
Provide Flash memory for easy firmware upgrade
Support IPP for Windows 2000/XP
Support second http port for remote web configuration and
IPP printing
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read this instruction manual to prevent an
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in a safe place for future references
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CONTROLS
Front View
Rear View
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There are three green LED indicators on the rear panel:
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Networking Application
The following diagram explains the application of your print
server.

INSTALLING THE PRINT SERVER
Follow these steps for a trouble-free start of print server
operations with your pocket-sized Print Server.
1. Confirm proper operation of the printer to be connected to the
print server.
2. When you have confirmed proper operation of the printer, turn
off the power.
3. Confirm that your network is operating normally.
4. Connect the print server to the network (through the RJ-45
connector of the print server).
5. While the printer is powered off, connect the print server to the
printer’s port.
6. Turn on the printer’s power.
7. Connect the DC end of the AC Power adapter to the DC
power input socket of the print server and the AC end to the wall
outlet. This will supply power to the print server immediately.
This print server is built with a default IP Address. To
prevent from any conflict in your network, it is
recommended to use the PS-Utility program to change the
IP setting when there is some other device’s IP Address is
the same as the print server’s default IP Address.
USING THE UTILITIES
This chapter describes the software utilities for the print server,
including how to set up your print server with these utility. The
PS-Utility is designed with a user-friendly interface that allows
you to set up and administer the print server easily.
AUTO-RUN INSTALLATION
Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive to initiate the Auto-Run program, and the menu screen will
appear as below.
• Install Utility
click to install PS-Utility. Please refer to the next section for
detailed information on installing the utility.
• Manual
Click to preview the Manual in PDF format for detailed
information of the Print Server.
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• Quick Installation Guide
Click to preview the Quick Installation Guide in PDF format for
setting of the Print Server.
• Exit
Click to close the Auto-Run program.
PS-UTILITY
To avoid the conflict in your network, you can use PS-Utility to
change the related settings of your print server (such as the IP
address) after finishing the installation.
INSTALLING PS-UTILITY
1. Click Install Utility from the Auto-Run menu screen. Once
executed, the Setup program will extract files to launch the
InstallShield Wizard; then, click Next > in the welcome screen of
InstallShield Wizard.
2. Choose the destination location. If no specific requirement,
leave the default setting and click Next >.
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3. The InstallShield Wizard starts to install the software, and the
Progress bar indicates the installation is proceeding.
4. When completed, click Finish.
After installing the utility, the application program for the
print server is automatically installed to your computer, and
creates a folder in Start\Programs\PS-Utility.
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USING PS-UTILITY
This section describes the operation of PS-Utility. To launch
PS-Utility:
1. Click Start -> Programs -> PS-Utility, and then click the
PS-Utility v2.00 item.
2. The main screen will appear as below, and it starts to search
the connected print server within the network.
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Component Features:
1. Device List
Display the connected print server within the network.
2. Control Buttons
Change IP Address: Click this button to bring up the
following dialog box, allowing you to change the IP Address.
In this dialog box, you can select either Manually Assign or
DHCP Assign Automatically. When completed, click OK.
Update Firmware: Click this button to update the firmware
of the selected print server.
Show Web Setup: Click this button to open your web
browser and launch the Configuration Utility.
Alternately, you can double-click the print server in the Device
List to launch the Configuration Utility.
Factory Reset: Click this button to reload the factory set-
tings of the print server.
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Discover Device: Click this button to search the connected
print server again.
About: Click this button to bring up a window containing the
basic information of PS-Utility.
Close: Click this button to exit PS-Utility.
3. Information Field
Display the basic information of the selected print server in the
Device List.
4. Status Bar
Display the system status.
WEB CONFIGURATION
You can access and manage the Print Server through:
1) the enclosed software PS-Utility,
2) a web browser.
This chapter describes the second method – the Web
Configuration Utility, and explains how to set up your print server
with the web browser.
WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY
First, launch your web browser (such as the Internet Explorer 6.0
used in this manual). Then, type http://192.168.0.1 (the default
IP address) in the Address bar and press [Enter] to enter the
Management screen of the Configuration Utility.
The computer’s IP address must correspond with the print
server’s IP address in the same segment for the two devices
to communicate. Extensive knowledge of LAN will be helpful
in configuring the print server.
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the print server
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HOME
The Home screen displays the basic information of the print
server. As shown above, the System displays the status of your
print server and network. Clicking Refresh will update the
information.
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SETUP WIZARD
The “Setup Wizard” will lead you to change all the configurations
step by step. Please follow below steps to finish it .
System
In this field, you can configure the basic information of your print
server.
Server Name: Assign a name to the print server.
Port Name: Assign the Port Name for the print server
Password: Enter the Administrator password (3-8
characters).
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IP Address
This option allows you to set the IP address manually or
automatically. When you choose Manually Assign, you should
enter the related information in the following boxes, including IP
Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
Microsoft Network
Enter the name of the Workgroup that you want the print server
associated with in this field.
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Second HTTP Port
This field allows settings to open a second port for the remote
printing and IPP printing function. This will permit users to
execute printing jobs through broadband IP router.
Save to Print Server
Please double check all the configurations and click “Yes” to
save the settings..
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CHANGE IP ADDRESS
If you only need to change the print server’s IP address without
any other configuration. Please click the “Change IP Address”
icon and change it to what you want.
PRINTER INFORMATION
The items in this field display the information of the printer, such
as the given name for the printer, printer status, and status of
your printing tasks, etc.
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FACTORY RESET
Please click Yes to reload the factory settings of the print server.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE
When a new version of firmware is available (e.g. downloading
from the manufacturer’s website), you can upgrade the firmware
of your print server. Click Browse to point to the firmware file,
and then click Upgrade.
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ABOUT
This screen displays the information of the print server.
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PRINTING IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME
The Print Server can provide print services to TCP/IP networks
using the lpr/lpd network printing protocol. Most UNIX systems
are capable of supporting lpd, as is Windows NT/2000.
This LPR for TCP/IP Printing client gives Windows 95/98/Me
workstations the ability to print using the lpr/lpd printing
protocol. Though it is possible to print to Print Servers from
Windows 95/98/Me, this capability is useful if primarily
administer your network from UNIX systems, or if you want to
print from workstations that are only accessible through IP
routing.
INSTALLING THE LPR FOR TCP/IP PRINTING
CLIENT
Before your Windows 95/98/Me workstation can print using the
lpr protocol, you will need to install the client program, as follows:
1. Make sure that you have installed the TCP/IP protocol, and
have properly configured the Windows 95/98/Me TCP/IP
settings. You can install the protocol from the Network control
panel if necessary.
2. From the Start menu, choose the Settings submenu, then the
Control Panel item within it. Windows will display the Control
Panel folder.
3. Double-click on the Network icon in the Control Panel folder.
4. Click on the Add... button on the Configuration tab.
5. Windows will ask for the type of component to add. Select
Client and click Add... to continue.
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6. When Windows asks you to select a network client, click the
Have Disk... button.
7. Insert the Print Server installation CD in your computer’s
CD-ROM, enter the proper pathname (for example , D:\ lpr), and
click OK.
8. Select the LPR for TCP/IP Printing client and click OK.
9. Windows will copy the necessary files, and return to the
Network dialog. Click OK to let Windows restart.
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ADDING LPR PRINTER PORTS
Once you have installed the client, and have enabled TCP/IP
printing for the Print Servers, then you need to add a printer port
for each printer you will be printing to using the lpr/lpd protocol.
To add a printer port:
1. From the Start menu, choose the Settings submenu, then the
Control Panel item within it. Windows will display the Control
Panel folder.
2. Double-click on the Network icon in the Control Panel folder.
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