xPrintServer User Guide 6
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 f or up to 2 network printers and 8
USB printers (USB hub not included). xPrintServer Home Edition also e nables printing to USB printers
from Mac OS X Lion and Windows (XP, 7). Simply plug the xPrintSer ver into your network (router or
switch with wireless access point), then plug your USB printer(s) into t he xPrintServer. Within seconds the
xPrintServer will auto-discover your printers to enable printing from iPads a nd iPhones.
Figure 1-1 xPrintServer
Network and Home Editions
The xPrintServer comes in Network and Home editions. This user guide d ocuments 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 pr inters
Note: Print jobs process one at a time regardless of the number of configured print ers. USB hub
for connecting USB printers is not included.
Automatic printer discovery and configuration (for supported print ers)
Security features
External LED status indicator
Configuration via browser (HTTP)