USB Multifunction Print Server Model PS121v2 These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point, wireless router, or wired router. Estimated Completion Time: 20 minutes for each printer; 10 minutes for each computer. Set Up the Print Server and a Single PC First 1. INSERT THE NETGEAR CD. If the wizard screen does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. d. Click Finish to finish the installation. The SmartWizard window will open to show the print server that you just set up. Overview When you finish the installation, your network will resemble the following illustration. Router 2. USE THE SMART WIZARD TO SET UP THE PRINT SERVER. a. Click Installation. e. Check that the NETGEAR PS121v2 SmartWizard icon, System tray. , is displayed in the Printer Print Server PS121 Computers Remove the NETGEAR CD. What's on the CD? · · · A setup wizard Software utilities you use for controlling your print server and printer The installation and reference guides The Smart Wizard installation assistant opens the print server manager wizard. b. c. Follow the on-screen instructions, and click Next when you are ready to proceed. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete setting up the PC connection to the printer via the print server. In the Finalize Setup stage, click Print Test Page to confirm that the installation was successful. Note: Do not connect the USB Print Server until you are prompted to do so by the wizard on the CD. Now, Set Up Additional PCs 1. INSERT THE NETGEAR CD ON AN ADDITIONAL PC. If the wizard screen does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. Using the MFP Function of the Print Server Before performing an operation that requires manual intervention, such as , from the System tray and click the Reserve button. Then scan/copy/fax from your application as you would to a directly connected printer. When you have finished, click the Release button to make the printer available to other PCs in your network. ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ · If the printer does not match the printer driver in the operating system, then run the Windows Add Printer Wizard. For Windows 98 SE and Windows ME users, disable the printer's bidirectional feature, if it is turned on. For Windows 2000 and Windows XP users, enable the printer bidirectional feature if it is not turned on. If printer manager software is installed on Windows 98SE or ME, uninstall it. Consult the troubleshooting section of the Reference Manual on the Resource CD. 2. Use the Smart Wizard to set up the PC. a. Click PC Setup. scanning, copying, or faxing, open the SmartWizard icon, Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have. · The ACT activity LED is not lit on the print server It takes a few seconds for the status light to be lit. Check the power connection to the USB print server. Wait a minute and check the status light on the print server. · The printer is printing "garbage" characters If the printer does not match the printer driver in the operating system, then run the Windows Add Printer Wizard. · A Windows error message appears when printing Consult Windows help. · The print server is not found See if you can access it from other computers on your network. If so, troubleshoot your computer or network connectivity. If you are running a software firewall, disable it. This includes the Windows XP firewall -- which may have been turned on during Windows upgrade or installation without you being aware of it. · Nothing is printing ­ Try printing from another computer. If this is successful, then there is a problem with your computer configuration, not the print server. Consult the computer and operating system documentation. The router is using a DHCP server, and the Print Server gets an IP Address conflict This problem can happen because the PS121v2 is set to a static IP Address in the range used by the DHCP server. Make sure you reserve the PS121v2 IP address in your router. If you are using a NETGEAR router, refer to the reference manual on the Resource CD for instructions. The installation program will attempt to detect the print server. b. c. d. Follow the on-screen instructions, and click Next when you are ready to proceed. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete setting up the PC to use the printer you just set up on the print server. Verify connectivity to the printer. Technical Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your product and use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration on the web site or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and web support. June 2006 © 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. ...