Lantronix 900-633-R manual Introduction, Network and Home Editions, Key Features

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1: Introduction

The xPrintServer is a patent-pending AirPrint print server which provides wireless printing capabilities for iPad, iPhone and other devices with iOS-enabled AirPrint applications for up to 2 network printers and 8 USB printers (USB hub not included). xPrintServer Home Edition also enables printing to USB printers from Mac OS X Lion and Windows (XP, 7). Simply plug the xPrintServer into your network (router or switch with wireless access point), then plug your USB printer(s) into the xPrintServer. Within seconds the xPrintServer will auto-discover your printers to enable printing from iPads and iPhones.

Figure 1-1 xPrintServer

Network and Home Editions

The xPrintServer comes in Network and Home editions. This user guide documents the features and functionality of the Home edition xPrintServer.

Key Features

No additional software is needed on the iOS device

Simple configuration

Supports up to 8 USB printers via USB hub and up to 2 network-attached printers

Note: Print jobs process one at a time regardless of the number of configured printers. USB hub for connecting USB printers is not included.

Automatic printer discovery and configuration (for supported printers)

Security features

External LED status indicator

Configuration via browser (HTTP)

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Contents XPrintServer Home Edition User Guide Lantronix Corporate Headquarters Technical Support Sales OfficesTable of Contents Updating Firmware Technical Specifications Technical Support List of Figures List of TablesKey Features IntroductionNetwork and Home Editions Supported Dhcp Configuration Supported iOS DevicesSupported Printers and Printer Protocols Serial Number Supported BrowsersProduct Information IP AddressUser-Supplied Items InstallationPackage Contents Hardware ComponentsLeft LED Ethernet LEDsStatus LEDs Right LEDInstallation Steps Topology SupportNavigation and Printing Finding the xPrintServer IP AddressUser Name admin System Status on the Home  Current Status LoggingLogging Off  Time-zoneChanging Passwords Click Change PasswordNavigation Search Tabs/Pages Printing from an iOS Device Select the appropriate printerPrinting from a Mac OS X Lion Desktop Go to System Preferences Hardware Click on Print & ScanSetting Up Printing from a Windows 7 Desktop Performing Add Printer SetupNavigation and Printing Setting Up Printing from a Windows XP Desktop Configuring a Default PrinterNavigation and Printing Configuring a Default Printer Configuration Viewing Configured PrintersConfiguring Printers Enabling or Disabling DiscoveryConfiguring Printers through Auto Discovery Configuring Printers through DiscoveryExpanding Snmp Information Select IP Address to access the Admin IP Address Deleting All Configured PrintersSetting Real Time Clock Assigning a Static IP Address to the xPrintServerAdmin Printer Configuration Options Printing a TestPurging Job History Deleting a Printer Changing Printer DescriptionChanging Printer Location Showing Shared Printer Information Show Share Info PopupSharing a Printer Hiding a PrinterSetting Printer Options Printer to the right has several modifiable settingsUpdating Printer IP Addresses Printer IP AddressViewing Print Jobs on the xPrintServer User Interface Renaming xPrintServer DeviceClick the Reset to Factory Defaults button Resetting the xPrintServer to Factory DefaultsVia the Hardware Reset Button Via the User InterfaceRestarting the xPrintServer Viewing LogsClick Upgrade Firmware Updating FirmwareTechnical Specifications Contact Information Diagnostic SupportTechnical Support Technical Support U.STroubleshooting Problems and Error MessagesDeclaration of Conformity Safety AgencyCompliance EmissionsRoHS Notice SLB SLC SLPWarranty Index HttpIndex