Keyspan:4-Port Print Server - User Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction · · · · · Compatible USB Devices Connectivity to USB Devices Connectivity to Network Requirements What's Inside The Package 5 Local Settings · Overview · The Local Settings Tab 6 Menus Commands · Overview · Advanced menu 2 Installation Instructions · Installing the 4-Port Print Server Hardware · Installing the Keyspan Server Utility software · Uninstall Instructions 7 Network Discussion · · · · · Setting Up On Different Types of Networks LAN - No Connection To Internet/WAN LAN - With Connection To Internet/WAN LAN - With DSL Router/Gateway Wireless Network (Airport/802.11) 3 Using Your USB Printer On The Network · · · · · · · · · Overview Using Your First USB Device Other Methods To Connect Your USB Devices Using Auto-Connect Feature For Windows Using The 4-Port Print Server System Tray Feature Using Auto-Connect Feature For Mac Using Device Force Disconnect Using The Single-User Connect Mode USB Device Status Details 8 Troubleshooting · · · · · · · Before You Begin Status Lights UDP Ports Network Issues USB Devices Resetting The 4-Port Print Server Hardware When You Need More Help 4 Changing 4-Port Print Server's Settings · · · · · · · Overview Editing A Specific 4-Port Print Server 4-Port Print Server Settings Descriptions Applying/Canceling New Server Settings Restoring Default Settings Advanced menu Updating Your 4-Port Print Server's Firmware 9 Appendices · Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) · USB Device Compatibility · Overview · Tested USB Devices · Status Light Behavior · Windows XP Firewall Configuration · Notices · Keyspan License and Warranty Information · Support Information This User Manual applies to the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server Software Version 1.3.x. Patent Pending. Rev 2005jun23 Page 1 Keyspan:4-Port Print Server - User Manual 1 Introduction The 4-Port Print Server makes it possible for USB printers to be used and shared by client computers on a Local Area Network (LAN)! It is ideal for home office, small office or classroom use. The 4-Port Print Server supports both Ethernet and Wi-Fi networks -- making it easy to print to a USB printer from a Wi-Fi based laptop! Compatible USB Devices This release of 4-Port Print Server software supports USB printers and USB multi-function printers. Other USB devices are not supported with the 4-Port Print Server. See the Keyspan web site for further compatibility details. Connectivity to USB Devices The Keyspan 4-Port Print Server provides the following connections to your USB Devices: · 4 USB Full-Speed ports (12 Mbps) · Full 500mA power provided to each port Connectivity to Network The Keyspan 4-Port Print Server provides the following connections to your Network: · RJ45 Ethernet connector · 10/100 autosensing · IP addressing: Static/DHCP/Zeroconfig/Rendezvous Requirements · Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.3 (or later) · Windows: Windows 2000/XP or greater What's Inside The Package The Keyspan 4-Port Print Server package includes: · · · · Keyspan 4-Port Print Server (PS-4A/US-4A) Power Supply Quick Start Sheet(s) Mac and Windows compatible CD with software and user manual This User Manual applies to the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server Software Version 1.3.x. Patent Pending. Rev 2005jun23 Page 2 Keyspan:4-Port Print Server - User Manual 2 Installation Instructions Installing the 4-Port Print Server Hardware Note: Do not connect your USB printer to the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server until you have finished installing the 4-Port Print Server software and hardware!!! The next section, Using Your USB Printers Over Your Network, will walk you through the process of connecting and using your USB devices with the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server. Step 1 - Connect The Keyspan 4-Port Print Server To Your Network First connect an Ethernet cable to the 4-Port Print Server's Ethernet port (see next image): Once the Ethernet cable is connected, connect the other end of the cable to your network. This can be a free Ethernet port on your DSL router, Ethernet hub, or 802.11 (aka Airport) router/base station. If you do not have a network, you can connect the 4-Port Print Server directly to the Ethernet port on your computer. Tech Note: If you have more questions about connecting the 4-Port Print Server to your network, please read the 4-Port Print Server Networking Discussion section in this manual. Step 2 - Connect the 4-Port Print Server's Power Supply / Read the LEDs Connect the included power supply to the 4-Port Print Server's power connector (see next image): This User Manual applies to the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server Software Version 1.3.x. Patent Pending. Rev 2005jun23 Page 3 Keyspan:4-Port Print Server - User Manual Once the 4-Port Print Server has power, you will notice the 4-Port Print Server's status lights turn on and off. After a few seconds, the lights will stop blinking. If the 4-Port Print Server is responding properly, the four green USB lights will turn on and stay solid. You should also notice that the first green SYSTEM light will blink on and off every few seconds. Ignore any other status lights for now. Tech Note: The LEDs on the 4-Port Print Server can also indicate other status such as IP configuration type, server status, etc. For a detailed description of what the LED lights indicate, please read the Status Light Behavior appendix in this manual. TROUBLESHOOTING: You may see red lights on the server at this point in the installation. This is normal until you install the Keyspan Server Utility software on at least one computer. TROUBLESHOOTING: If you do not see the USB lights turn on and/or do not have a blinking green SYSTEM light, please proceed to the Troubleshooting:Status Lights section in this manual. Keyspan 4-Port Print Server hardware installation is now complete. Please proceed to the Keyspan Server Utility software installation instructions. Installing the Keyspan Server Utility software Tech Note: The following instructions outline the installation of the Keyspan Server Utility software for both Mac and Windows operating systems. Where instructions are different for one operating system, the difference will be noted. Although screen shots of the Keyspan Server Utility software may not match to your operating system, please This User Manual applies to the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server Software Version 1.3.x. Patent Pending. Rev 2005jun23 Page 4 Keyspan:4-Port Print Server - User Manual note that button, menu, and tab names are identical on both platforms. Step 3 - Insert the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server CD-ROM Turn your computer ON. When your computer starts up, place the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server CD into the CD-ROM drive. MACINTOSH NOTE: When the CD icon appears on your desktop, double click on its icon to display its contents. Locate the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server Installer icon and double click to start the installation process. Follow the instructions on screen. WINDOWS NOTE: Windows will automatically open the Keyspan CD Browser window. Using the on-screen menus, locate the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server Installer selection and click it to start the installation process. Follow the instructions on screen. WINDOWS Tech Note: During and/or after the software installation, the Windows New Hardware Wizard may ask you to install software several times. Select 'Install the software automatically' and click next until the New Hardware Wizard tells you that the installation is finished. PLEASE NOTE that you will not be able to use your 4-Port Print Server until you complete the New Hardware Wizard process. Step 4 - Running the Keyspan Server Utility application Once the Keyspan installer completes, it will automatically launch the Keyspan Server Utility application. You will use this utility to configure the 4-Port Print Server. Tech Note: Firmware Update: The first time you launch the 4-Port Print Server program, you may be asked to update your 4-Port Print Server's firmware. If you get this message, please update your firmware as per the on screen instructions. Please note that you can also find instructions on how to do this in the Updating Your Firmware subsection in the Changing 4-Port Print Server's Settings section later in this manual. In the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server window, click the Servers tab. You will now see your 4-Port Print Server listed in this tab (see next image): This User Manual applies to the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server Software Version 1.3.x. Patent Pending. Rev 2005jun23 Page 5 Keyspan:4-Port Print Server - User Manual Tech Note: Server Names and Serial Numbers: Out of the box, your 4-Port Print Server will show up as 'Unnamed'. You can change your 4-Port Print Server's name in Servers tab. You will also notice a serial number listed next to your 4-Port Print Server name. This serial number corresponds to the last five digits of your 4-Port Print Server's MAC/Network address (printed on the bottom of your 4-Port Print Server hardware). Tech Note: About Firmware Updates: When you first launch the Keyspan Server Utility software, you may get a message stating that there is new firmware available for your 4-Port Print Server hardware. We recommend that you update your firmware now. To do this, please follow the instructions on-screen instructions to update your firmware. Once the update is complete, proceed to Step 5. Tech Note: About Multiple Servers: If you have multiple unconfigured 4-Port Print Servers on your local network, you can determine which server you are configuring by looking at the serial number presented by the Keyspan Server Utility application. This number correlates to the MAC/Network address that is printed on the bottom of your 4-Port Print Server hardware. TROUBLESHOOTING: If you do not see any 4-Port Print Servers in this window, please proceed to the Troubleshooting:Network Issues section in this guide. Step 5 - Software Installation Complete! Keyspan Server Utility software is now complete. You may now proceed to the Using Your USB Devices On The network section in this guide. This User Manual applies to the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server Software Version 1.3.x. Patent Pending. Rev 2005jun23 Page 6 Keyspan:4-Port Print Server - User Manual Uninstall Instructions If you need to uninstall the Keyspan Server Utility software, please follow these instructions: MACINTOSH NOTE: Run the "UninstallUS4A.pkg" uninstaller program. This program is located on the CD that came with your 4-Port Print Server. You can also download the uninstaller from Keyspan's web site (http://www.keyspan.com). WINDOWS NOTE: Uninstall the Keyspan Server Utility software using the Add/Remove Programs control panel. (located in START menu -> SETTINGS -> CONTROL PANEL ). Once the Add/Remove Programs control panel is open, locate and select the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server software and then click the Change/Remove button. Follow the instructions onscreen to complete the uninstall. You may now proceed to the next section in this guide... This User Manual applies to the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server Software Version 1.3.x. Patent Pending. Rev 2005jun23 Page 7 Keyspan:4-Port Print Server - User Manual 3 Using Your USB Printer On The Network Overview In this section, you will learn how to use your USB printer(s) via the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server. You will learn to: · connect your USB printer (hardware) to the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server's USB port · virtually connect to your USB printer using the Keyspan Server Utility software · using the Connect and Disconnect buttons · using the Auto-Connect Feature for Printers on Windows · using the Auto-Connect Feature for Printers on Mac OS X · use your USB printer via the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server Tech Note: These instructions are intended to help you connect a USB printer to the 4-Port Print Server for the very first time. It is highly recommended that you only connect one USB printer at this time. To connect additional devices, repeat these instructions for each device. Using Your First USB Device Step 1 - Connecting Your USB Device To The 4-Port Print Server Before using the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server, connect your USB printer to any USB port on the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server. Tech Note: USB Lights: Above each USB port is a green LED light (for a total of 4 lights). These lights indicate whether or not your USB printer is supported in the current software/firmware. If your printer is supported, you will have a solid green light. If you have a slow blinking light, your USB printer is not currently supported or you have connected a USB device that is not a printer/multifunction printer. Please contact Keyspan if you have a slow blinking light when you connect a printer/multifunction printer. This User Manual applies to the Keyspan 4-Port Print Server Software Version 1.3.x. Patent Pending. Rev 2005jun23 Page 8 Keyspan:4-Port Print Server - User Manual Once your USB ...