User manual IOGEAR GMFPSU01

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All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document. 3 Table of Contents Package Contents Features System Requirements Introduction Hardware Setup Software Installation Software Configuration Web Administration Technical Support Limited Warranty 05 06 07 08 09 10 22 33 41 42 4 Package Contents This package contains: · 1 USB Multi-Function Print Server · 1 CAT5 patch cable · 1 User manual · 1 Installation CD · 1 Warranty/registration card · 1 Power adapter * If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer. 5 Features · Allows multiple users to share a Multi-Function Printer (MFP) over the network to Print, Scan, and Fax from any networked computer ·Print text documents and color photos without compromising quality ·Fax documents over the network and at the convenience of your desk without the clutter ·Scan documents or photos in high-resolution color format ·One USB port compliant with USB 1. 1 specification ·One network port for support of 10/100Base-T networks ·Web interface allows for easy configuration and monitoring ·Firmware upgradeable via web interface 6 System Requirements This USB print server supports: · Windows 2000/XP · Printer with USB connection 7 Introduction IOGEAR's palm-sized USB Multi-Function Print Server allows any networked computer to share a USB Multi-Function Printer (MFP). [. . . ] If no print server is found please make sure any third party firewalls such as Norton Internet Security, McAfee Personal Firewall, or ZoneAlarm have been disabled or bypassed and click the Search button to try again. 24 Software Configuration 4) If your printer software has already been installed, skip ahead to step 7. Otherwise, once the print server has been found, close the window with the X button in the top right corner (NOT the one labeled Exit) to hide the Utility for now. 25 Software Configuration 5) Install the software that came with your printer. When the drivers for the printer have finished installing OR the software asks you to plug in the printer using a USB cable, you are ready to "connect" the device. 26 Software Configuration 6) You should see a small USB icon like this in the tray in the lower right corner of your screen. Double-click on the icon to open the Utility window again. 27 Software Configuration 7) Click the plus in front of the print server name to show the name of the attached printer. Then select the printer name and click the Connect button in the Utility. 28 Software Configuration 8) The printer should be detected as if it was plugged directly into the computer. Finish any remaining setup needed by the printer software. Your multifunction printer should be ready to use. 29 Software Configuration 9) If you would like the connection to this printer to be restored automatically when the Utility software launches, you will need to add the device to your favorites list. Click the plus in front of Connected devices and right-click the name of the printer. Choose Add to favorites from the menu that pops up. 30 Software Configuration 10) Click OK to confirm that the printer is in your favorites list. 31 Software Configuration 11) Once you have connected to the print server you can close the Utility window. Be sure to use the close box with an X in the top right corner so that the Utility continues to run in the background. The large button labeled Exit will shut down the Utility and disconnect your computer from the printer. 32 Web Administration Web Administration (advanced options) Normally you will not need to change the name or IP address used by the print server. However, if you have multiple print servers or want to override these default settings for another reason, you may do so using the Web Administration tool. This tool may also be used to upgrade the firmware on your print server, which may be needed if your printer model is very new. Simply select the server from the MFP Utility and click the Web Admin button. Internet Explorer will launch and connect to the built-in web interface on your print server. 33 Web Administration Changing the print server name The default name may not be convenient if you have multiple print servers. If you would like to change the print server's name to something more meaningful such as "Front Office" or "Accounting Scanner" you can do so with the Web Admin tool. First click the Setup button, then make sure the System tab is selected. Here you can type in whatever name you like for the print server, click Save & Restart, and future searches with the MFP Utility will identify the server with its new name. 34 Web Administration Protecting the Admin tool with a password If you would like to prevent unauthorized access to the Admin tool, you can establish a password from the same System tab of the Setup section shown above. [. . . ] Then click the Misc button in the Web Admin tool. Click Firmware Upgrade and you should see the following page: 38 Web Administration Click the Browse button and you will be asked to locate the firmware upgrade file you just downloaded. Select it and click Open. 39 Web Administration You will see the location you selected in the box next to the Browse button. [. . . ]