IBM 1-Port USB Print Server manual Installation, Installing the Print Server

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2INSTALLATION

This chapter explains how to install your print server and connect it to the network. It also describes the automatic power-on-self-test (POST).

Installing the Print Server

Follow these steps for a trouble -free start of print server operations with your 1-Port USB Print Server. Please take particular notice of the warning in step

4:the network connection should be made before supplying power to the print server.

1.Confirm proper operation of the printer to be connected to the print server.

2.When you have confirmed proper operation of the printer, turn off the power.

3.Confirm that your network is operating normally.

4.Connect the print server to the network (through the RJ -45 connector of the print server).

WARNING: Configuration problems may result if the print server is powered up without first establishing its network connection. Please follow this procedure to avoid complications at the configuration stage.

5.While the printer is powered off, connect the print server through the cable to the printer’s USB port.

6.Turn on the printer’s power.

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Contents Port USB Print Server Hardware User’s Guide Recyclable Table of Contents About this Guide Introduction Package ContentsService Features General FeaturesTCP/IP Front View External FeaturesInput Rear ViewPage Installing the Print Server InstallationComponent Test Series Power-up and Self-TestLED Test Series USB LED Pattern Error Type Network Protocol Support Product SpecificationsPrinter Connection Network ConnectionEnvironmental and Physical Operating System SupportManagement LEDs