Lantronix 900-603 manual Downloading Printer Drivers from the Internet

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Printer Drivers

The Printer Driver Download page allows you to download a printer driver: from the internet to allow operation of the xPrintServer where internet access is not possible. This page also provides a method to export printer drivers onto your PC drive for downloading onto other xPrintServers as well as a way to preload drivers onto the xPrintServer unit.

Downloading Printer Drivers from the Internet

The Admin user may utilize these directions to download printer drivers from the internet.

1.Login to the xPrintServer user interface (see Logging In) as Admin user.

2.Click the Printers tab to access the Printers > List page (see Figure 3-4). All printers configured to the xPrintServer are listed here.

3.Click the Printer Drivers link to get to the Printer Driver Download page. You will see a list of drivers that have been previously downloaded by make and model under the Loaded Drivers tab.

4.Click the Drivers List tab. A drop-down Manufacturer menu will display on the screen.

Figure 4-8 Drivers List Tab

5.Select the desired printer Manufacturer from the drop-down menu. The number of printer models associated with that manufacturer and available for download will display on the screen.

6.Enter the Printer Model name. Once you begin typing the model name, models with the characters you have typed will appear on the screen.

7.Select the correct model from the list of models.

8.Click Download Driver to save the file directly to your PC. You will be notified when the driver has been downloaded or if there was any kind of error.

9.Click OK.

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Contents Network 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 IntroductionSupported iOS Devices Supported BrowsersIP Address Product Information and IP AddressSerial Number Installation Package ContentsUser-Supplied Items Hardware ComponentsEthernet LEDs Status LEDLeft LED Right LEDInstallation Steps Topology SupportNavigation and Printing Finding the xPrintServer IP AddressSystem Status on the Home Logging Logging OffNavigation Search Tabs Printing Printing from an iOS DeviceConfiguration User AdministrationChanging Passwords Click Change PasswordCreating a New User Click Add UserDeleting a User Changing User Access to a PrinterDiscovering New Printers Configuring Printers through Discovery Printers Auto-Discovered upon xPrintServer StartupSample Printer Auto Discovery Report Setting Real Time Clock Assigning a Static IP Address to the xPrintServerAdmin Printer Configuration Options Select IP Address to access the Admin IP AddressPrinting a Test Purging Job HistoryDeleting a Printer Changing Printer DescriptionChanging Printer Location Showing Shared Printer InformationHiding a Printer Updating Printer IP AddressesSharing a Printer Click inside to edit/type printer IP addresses Renaming xPrintServer Device Resetting the xPrintServer to Factory Defaults Via the Hardware Reset ButtonClick the Reset to Factory Defaults button Via the User InterfaceRestarting the xPrintServer Viewing LogsPrinter Drivers Downloading Printer Drivers from the InternetExporting Printer Drivers Export Drivers ButtonClick Upgrade Firmware Updating FirmwareTechnical Specifications Technical SpecificationsDiagnostic Support Send Diagnostic InformationDownload Diagnostic Info Technical SupportTechnical Support Europe, Middle East, Africa Contact InformationTechnical Support U.S Troubleshooting Problems and Error MessagesSafety Agency ComplianceDeclaration of Conformity EmissionsCompliance RoHS NoticeWarranty Index Change Password Change Time-ZoneDownload Diagnostic Info Send Diagnostic Information, 36 Serial Number Upgrade FirmwarePrinter Auto Discovery Report Time-Zone