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  • Page 1 D-Link DP-301U Fast Ethernet Print Server Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting up AppleTalk or LPR Printing in MAC OSX ......54 Setting up AppleTalk Printing in MAC OS9 ......... 59 Networking Basics ................62 Technical Specifications ..............74 Contacting Technical Support ............. 75 Warranty and Registration ..............76 Appendix: DP-301U Printer Compatibility List ........79...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link DP-301U  Fast Ethernet Print Server Manual and Warranty on CD  Printed Quick Installation Guide  If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A computer with an installed Ethernet adapter ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The D-Link DP-301U Print Server is an Ethernet/USB print server that connects to your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network anywhere you wish to locate printer services. The DP-301U manages the flow of print files from workstations or file servers to connected printers, delivering print jobs to printers much faster than a file server or a PC acting as a print server can.

  • Page 5: External Features

    External Features Port Connectors The DP-301U’s USB port is located on its rear panel. The USB can be configured using the PS Admin program or the print server’s Telnet interface. (See the PS Admin User’s Guide, available on the CD that came with the DP-301U, for information about configuring the print server’s ports.) The Print Server also...

  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connectors

    Rear Panel Connectors Reset Power RJ-45 Network Cable Connector The Print Server’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connection to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable). The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the Print Server to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Dp-301U

    When you have confirmed proper operation of each printer, switch its power OFF. Confirm that your network is operating normally. Connect the DP-301U RJ-45 Connector to the network, using an Ethernet CAT5 cable. While the printer is powered OFF, install the USB printer cable to connect the printer’s USB port to the USB port of the Print Server.
  • Page 8 Power ON Self-Test Every DP-301U has been factory-tested to operate properly. When the DP-301U is powered ON, it also automatically performs a Self-Test on each of its major components. The final result of the Self-Test is signaled by the state of the USB LED indicator following the Self-Test. Preliminary to the actual component tests, the LED indicators are tested to confirm their steady and...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    TCP/IP. Warning! Only a USB printer may be connected to the USB port of the DP-301U. Do not connect any other USB devices to the USB port of the DP-301U; to do so, may damage the unit and will void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 10: Using The Web Configuration

    Using the Web Configuration Open your web browser and type http://192.168.0.10 in the address box, and press <Enter>. This set of numbers is the default IP Address of your Print Server. Please note that the PC’s IP Address must correspond with the Print Server’s IP Address in the same segment for the two devices to communicate.
  • Page 11 Home Click on Home tab from the tools bar of the main screen to display information of the DP-301U’s System Status and Printer Status. Home > System As shown below, the System displays the status of your print server, printer and network.
  • Page 12 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Home > Network Click the Network button in the left column to display information about the wireless LAN. Clicking Refresh will update the information. Auto IP: This field contains the current settings of TCP/IP, including DHCP/BOOTP, UPnP, and MAC Rendezvous.
  • Page 13 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Home > User Click the User button in the left column to display the user’s information. Users Printing Log: The items in this field display the user(s) information, which include the user(s) Mac address, IP address, name, and status of printing tasks.
  • Page 14 Port Setting System Device and Port Setting This option will show you settings required to configure the DP-301U Print Server. Consult your printers owner manual for the PJL(Printer Job Language) and print speed supported on your printer. Click the <Save> button on the bottom of the configuration page to ensure the settings are updated and saved.
  • Page 15 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Network TCP/IP This field contains three options that allow you to configure the TCP/IP setting: 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.
  • Page 16 Network...
  • Page 17 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > User Printing Control By configuring the Enable User Printing Control option (Yes or No), the user in the User List is permitted to access the print server or not. Define Users You can add/delete the user(s) to/from the User List. The User List at the bottom of the screen displays the current defined user and related information for the print server.
  • Page 18 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > SNMP SNMP Management SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a set of protocols for managing complex networks. Community 1/2/3: Enter a name in the Name box, and configure the Access Right by selecting Read Only or Read/Write from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 19 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools Click on the Tools link from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Tools Page; it provides the control options that include Print Test , E-mail, Reset, Upgrade, and Backup. Tools > Print Test Print Test Click Test to print a test page.
  • Page 20 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Email E-mail Account You can assign an E-mail address to the print server, so that the mail from the account can be printed out directly through the printer (ASCII test only). To enable this function, enter the E-mail account in the Print Server E-mail Address box.
  • Page 21 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Email (continued) E-mail Notification You can set the print server to send a message through E-mail when the printer status changes. To enable this function, set the Enable e-mail notification for printer status changing option to Yes. Then, input the administrator’s Email address in the Admin E-mail Address box.
  • Page 22 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Upgrade Firmware Upgrade When a new version of firmware is available (e.g., downloaded from the manufacturer’s website), you can upgrade the firmware of your print server. Click Browse to locate the firmware file, then click Apply.
  • Page 23 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Backup Backup Device Configuration to File Click Apply to backup your current configuration of the print server to file and then save in the computer. Restore Device Configuration from File You can reload a configuration that you saved before. Click Browse to point to the backup file, and then click Apply.
  • Page 24 Click on the Help link from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Help Page, it provides a link to D-Link’s support website. D-Link’s support website will provide the most up to date information on your DP-301U Print Server. Please check the website regularly for product and firmware updates.

  • Page 25: Tcp/Ip Printing For Windows Xp

    TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP Open the web browser, and type in the IP Address of the DP-301U. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key. Note: The PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the Print Server’s IP Address for the two devices to communicate.
  • Page 26 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) At the Configuration window, write down the Port Name for future reference. You will need this information later in the configuration process.
  • Page 27 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you need to make changes, make sure to click Apply after you have made the changes.
  • Page 28 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes > Add a Printer Click Next...
  • Page 29 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Select Local Printer Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer. Click Next Select Create a new port. At the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next Click Next...
  • Page 30 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Type in the IP address of the Print Server (i.e. 192.168.0.10). The Port Name will automatically be filled in. Select Custom Then click Settings Select LPR Input the Port Name of the port being used by the printer.
  • Page 31 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Click Next Click Finish Highlight the printer, as shown. If the desired printer is not on the list, click Have Disk and insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer to install the printer drivers.
  • Page 32 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) At this screen, you can input a name for the printer. Click Next Click Next Click Finish...

  • Page 33: Tcp/Ip Printing For Windows 2000

    TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 Open the web browser, and type in the IP Address of the DP-301U. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key. Note: The PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the Print Server’s IP Address for the two devices to communicate.
  • Page 34 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) At the Configuration window, write down the Port Names for future reference. You will need this information later in the configuration process.
  • Page 35 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you need to make changes, make sure to click Apply after you have made the changes.
  • Page 36 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Printers Double-click on the Add Printer icon. Click Next...
  • Page 37 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select Local Printer Click Next Select Create a new port at the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next...
  • Page 38 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click Next Type in the IP address of the Print Server in the Printer Name or IP Ad- dress field. The Port Name field will automatically be filled in. Click Next Select “Custom” Then click on Settings.
  • Page 39 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select LPR Input the Port Name of the port being used by the printer. Click OK Click Next Click Finish...
  • Page 40 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Highlight the printer, as shown. If the desired printer is not on the list, click Have Disk and insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer to install the printer drivers. Click Next At this screen, you can input a name for the printer.
  • Page 41 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select Do not share this printer Click Next Select Yes to print a test page Click Next Click Finish The printer is now ready for printing with Windows 2000 on your network.

  • Page 42: Tcp/Ip Printing For Windows 98Se/Me

    TPC/IP Printing For Windows 98SE/ME Open the web browser, and type in the IP Address of the DP-301U. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key. Note: The PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the Print Server’s IP Address for the two devices to communicate.
  • Page 43 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/ME (continued) At the Configuration window, write down the Port Name for future reference. You will need this information later in the configuration process. The Port Name shown here is only an example.
  • Page 44 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/ME (continued) When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you need to make changes, make sure to click Apply after you have made the changes.
  • Page 45 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/ME (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel Double-click on Network Click Add Highlight Client Click Add...
  • Page 46 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/ME (continued) At this window, click Have Disk. Insert the DP-301U CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Select the letter representing the CD-ROM drive on your computer from the pull-down menu. Double-click on the folder lpr. 3. Highlight lpr.inf 4.
  • Page 47 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click OK You should now be back to the Network Properties Page. Highlight LPR for TCP/IP Printing. Click Properties...
  • Page 48 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/ME (continued) Click Add Port Type in the IP Address of the DP-301U. Make sure the Port Name is accu- rate. (The Port Name at right is just an example.) Click OK The Port name and IP Address will be displayed.
  • Page 49 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/ME (continued) Click OK Windows will ask for a restart. Click...
  • Page 50 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/ME (continued) Once your computer has rebooted, click on Start > Settings > Printers > Add Printer When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, Click Next. Select Network Printer. Click Next Type in the path if you know it, or Click Browse.
  • Page 51 PS-1123D6-P1 Click OK If the network path is not specified, type in the IP Address of the DP-301U and the Port Name. (The Port Name shown at right is just an example.) Select Yes or No, to answer the question:...
  • Page 52 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/ME (continued) Select Yes to print a test page. Click Finish Go to Start > Settings > Printers Check to see that your printer is installed.

  • Page 53: Unix/Linux Printing

    Unix/Linux Printing Please refer to the PS Admin Manual on the CD included with your purchase for information on setting up the Print Server in Unix/Linux.

  • Page 54: Setting Up Appletalk Or Lpr Printing In Mac Osx

    Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Print- ing in Mac OS X Note: Mac OS printing is supported by Postscript printers only! With Mac OSX you can use AppleTalk or LPR printers using IP protocols for print- ing through Print Servers. Follow the instructions below for setting up the Print After attaching the Print Server to your network using the directions provided in the Quick Installation Guide, change the IP Address of your Macintosh to access the Print Server’s web configuration.
  • Page 55 Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) The default IP Address of the Print Server is 192.168.0.10. Manually change your IP Address to 192.168.0.x, where x is any number between 1 and 254 (except 10 which is the IP Address of the Print Server.) The IP Addresses...
  • Page 56 Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) To print, open a document and select File > Print from the menu. Select Edit Printer List from the Printer dialog box. Click Add Printer...
  • Page 57 Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) Select the printing pro- tocol preferred, Apple- Talk or LPR Printers using IP. In this example, AppleTalk has been PS - 1123D6-U1 Laserwriter selected. AppleTalk protocol: After selecting AppleTalk the Port PS - 1123D6-U1 Laserwriter...
  • Page 58 Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) LPR Printers using IP protocol: When you select LPR Printers using IP Proto- col, this window will ap- pear. Type the IP Address of PS-1123D6 - U1 the Print Server into the LPR Printer’s Address field.

  • Page 59: Setting Up Appletalk Printing In Mac Os9

    192.168.0.x, where x is any number between 11-254. Type 192.168.0.10 into the address field of your web browser. 192.168.0.10  is the default IP Address of the DP-301U. Select the Network tab and scroll to the bottom to the AppleTalk protocol ...
  • Page 60 Printing from MacOS Client Workstations The exact procedure for selecting a PostScript printer connected to your Print Server may vary slightly, depending on what printer driver version you are using. The procedure described below assumes you are using the LaserWriter 8. To choose a printer connected to your Print Server as your MacOS workstation’s default printer, Open the Chooser by selecting Chooser from the Apple menu.

  • Page 61: Printing From Macos Client Workstations

    Printing from MacOS Client Workstations (continued) If you have not previously set this printer as the default, your computer will prompt you for a PostScript Printer Description file. Choose Select PPD. Select the appropriate printer description file for your printer. Click Open.

  • Page 62: Networking Basics

    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE.
  • Page 63 Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In this window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next...
  • Page 64 Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All comput- ers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next...
  • Page 65 Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard ap- plies the changes. When the changes are complete, Click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
  • Page 66 Networking Basics (continued) In this window, select the best option. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
  • Page 67 Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files. Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network.
  • Page 68 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
  • Page 69 Networking Basics (continued) Networking Basics How to assign a Name to your computer To name your computer, please follow these directions in Windows XP: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen)  Right-click My Computer  Select Properties and Click ...
  • Page 70 Networking Basics (continued) How to assign a Name to your Computer n this window, enter the  Computer name Select Workgroup and enter  the name of the Workgroup All computers on your  network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK ...
  • Page 71 Networking Basics (continued) How to find your IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the  Support tab Click Close  Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Con- figuration Protocol) technology.
  • Page 72 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000  Double-click Network Connections  Right-click Local Area Connections Double-click  Properties...
  • Page 73 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click Internet Protocol  (TCP/IP) Click Properties  Select Use the following  IP Address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP)Properties window. Input your IP Address  and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range.

  • Page 74: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Printer Connection Printer Port: USB port (ver 2.0) Bidirectional Communication: Hewlett-Packard PJL (Printer Job Language) standard for bidirectional communication. Network Connection Network Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet Network Data Transfer Rate: 10/100 Mbps (megabits per second) Network Connector: RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T Category 5 twisted-pair connection Network Protocols Ethernet Frame Types: 802.2, 802.3, Ethernet II, SNAP (auto-switching) Transport Protocols: TCP/IP, NetBEUI, AppleTalk/EtherTalk, LPR...

  • Page 75: Contacting Technical Support

    Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone.

  • Page 76: Warranty And Registration

    Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
  • Page 77 D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged...
  • Page 78 Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.

  • Page 79: Appendix: Dp-301U Printer Compatibility List

    Appendix: DP-300U Printer Compatibility List The Canon Printer The Epson Printer Cannon BJC55, BJC85 EPSON Stylus C41UX, C405, C60, Cannon S100SP C61, C80, C42UX, RX510, C43 , Cannon S200SP Cannon S300 Cannon S330 EPSON Photo R310, 720, 810, Cannon S400SP 820, 830, 830U, 890, 900, 1280, Cannon S520 1290, PM860PT, CC550L, CC570L,...
  • Page 80 Appendix: DP-300U Printer Compatibility List (continued) The HP Printer The Lexmark Printer HP Desk jet 640C, 650C Lexmark Z13, Z25, Z33, Z35, Z43, HP Desk jet 845C Z45, Z53, Z615, Z810, Z818 HP Desk jet 920C Lexmark 4039 10R HP Desk jet 940C, 948C HP Desk jet 960C Lexmark 5700 HP Desk jet 990Cxi, 995C...

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