User manual LINKSYS PPSX1

[. . . ] Instant EtherFast© Series EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Use this User Guide to install the following Linksys products: · EtherFast 10/100 2-Port Switched PrintServer (EFSP42) · EtherFast 10/100 3-Port Print Server (EPSX3) · EtherFast 10/100 1-Port Print Server (PPSX1) User Guide COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2000 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant EtherFast 10/100 PrintServer is a registered trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors. [. . . ] Right-click on the printer driver and choose Properties. For Windows 95/98 users, click on Details, then click on Spool Setting and change the setting to Spool Data Format (RAW). NT Users: After you get into the Properties windows for the printers, click on General. Click on Print Processor and choose RAW or EMF. Click OK, then OK again. Problem 5: Solution 5: When trying to configure or change the TCP/IP settings on the PrintServer, I get an "SPX Connect" Error. The utilities the PrintServer uses require the IPS/SPX protocol to be installed. Also, check cabling and make sure there is a link light on the hub and PrintServer. You can also restore the factory default using Bi-Admin's configuration menu. Some DOS-based programs do not work on a Windows 95/98 peer-to-peer network. Some DOS application require an LPT port to print. You can enable the NetBEUI protocol and capture a port. You must have NetBEUI installed for you network. Follow the instructions below: Solution 3: Problem 6: Solution 6: 1. Run Bi-admin and select the Configuration Menu option, then NetBEUI. At the Domain prompt, enter your network workgroup name. You should see the PrintServer on your network. If not, press F5 a few times to refresh the window. "sce15223" or "scc15232. " 6. You should see the port in the form of "Pn", e. g. P1, where n is the port number on the PrintServer. Right-click on the port you want to capture, e. g. A window will appear asking for a Device. [. . . ] If your printer came with special bidirectional software allowing you to monitor printer status, do not use it with the PrintServer - the software is most likely not network-capable. For best results, turn off the printer's bidirectional function either by (1) 88 removing any bidirectional printing software from your network computers, and/or (2) turning off the printer's bidirectional print feature inside of the printer's on-board menus (if it has menus). Your printer's user guide should be able to provide specific instructions for doing this. About the PrintServer Software The PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT 4. 0, and NetWare. [. . . ]