Linksys Troubleshooting Common Issues with PrintServer

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PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix consists of “Common Problems and Solutions”. Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the PrintServer. Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

Common Problems and Solutions

If the PrintServer is not working correctly, follow the advice in this chapter. If you have trouble printing, see Chapter 3 first, and then go to Chapter 8. If this Troubleshooting section does not resolve your problem, please see Appendix I to contact Technical Support.

1.All the LEDs on the front of the PrintServer are off. Check the power supply and the power connection.

2.The PrintServer’s Status LED stays lit continuously.

Reset the Wireless-Ready PrintServer by unplugging the power supply and plugging it back in or pressing the Reset button on the back of the PrintServer.

3.I am using DHCP, and the PrintServer gets an IP Address conflict involving the PrintServer.

If the PrintServer is left on when the DHCP server is turned off, the PrintServer will retain its IP Address without informing the DHCP server. Reset the PrintServer so it will obtain a new IP Address. This problem also arises if you assigned a static IP Address within the range used by the DHCP server. If so, use another address NOT within the range used by the DHCP server.

4.The PrintServer’s LAN LED is not lighting up.

Check your cabling and make sure that the Link LED on your hub or switch is lit up.

5.A printer connected to the PrintServer cannot print or prints garbage. Check the following:

1.Cable connection between the PrintServer and printer.

2.The printer driver in the application program or Windows matches the printer.

3.Cabling distance is too long if it exceeds 10 feet.

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Contents PrintServer for USB How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Common Problems and Solutions List of Figures USB PrintServer’s Back PanelDriver’s Welcome Connected Protocol What’s in this Guide? IntroductionWelcome Introduction What’s in this Guide? PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Back Panel USB Connector-Type aGetting to Know the USB PrintServer Front Panel Side PanelConnecting the USB PrintServer to your Network OverviewInstalling the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard InstallationPassword IP Settings Confirmation Windows Driver Installation Driver’s Welcome Select Program Folder TCP/IP 10 Configure Printer Port Configuring the PrintServer Setup TabProtocol Tab TCP/IP Protocol Tab Apple TalkProtocol Tab NetBEUI NetBEUIPrinter Tab Internet Printing Internet PrintingPrinter Tab Logical Port Logical PortStatus Tab Device Status Tab PrinterExit Tab ExitWindows IPP Client Setup Installing using setup.exeIPP Client Configuration for Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP Internet Printing ProtocolChanging the IPP Port Settings AddPortIPP Client Setup for Windows 2000 and XP Using IPP PrintersInternet Printing Protocol Windows IPP Client Setup Bi-Admin Management Bi-Admin InstallationBi-Admin Installation Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility Connected ProtocolBi-Admin Management Utility Menu Options12 Printer Status 14 Verify Password TCP/IP 18 Apple Talk 20 Internet Printing 22 Attached Remote Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to upgrade the firmware Appendix B About Bi-Directional Printing Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix I Contact Information