D-Link DP-300+ User Manual

Manual is about: Multi-Port Ehternet/Fast Ehternet Print Server

Summary of DP-300+

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    About this guide dp-300+ multi-protocol ethernet/fast ethernet print server user’s manual rev. 01 (nov, 2001) made in taiwan recyclable.

  • Page 2: Able of

    About this guide t able of c ontents a bout t his g uide .............................................................. V i ntroduction ......................................................................6 dp-300+ print server features..................................................7 external fe...

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    About this guide network connection................................................................18 network protocols ...................................................................19 management and diagnostics.................................................19 environmental and physical ........

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    About this guide 0 a bout t his g uide this manual describes the dp-300+ ethernet/fast ethernet multiprotocol print server, including a description of the print server’s features, as well as the print server installation procedures and troubleshooting self-test results. For information about softwar...

  • Page 6: Ntroduction

    Introduction 1 1 i ntroduction the dp-300+ print server is a compact print server which connects to your ethernet or fast ethernet network anywhere you wish to locate printer services. It manages the flow of print files from your workstations or file servers to its connected printers, delivering pri...

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    Dp-300+ multiprotocol fast ethernet print server user’s guide introduction dp-300+ print server features dp-300+ print servers improve network printing services in three ways: ♦ the dp-300+ picks up the workload of managing print file traffic to its connected printers. This provides workload relief ...

  • Page 8: External Features

    Introduction unix lpr/lpd (hp-ux, sunos, solaris, sco, unixware, ibm aix) windows nt/2000/xp lpr for windows 95/98/me netware 5.X ndps lpr remote printing ♦ netbeui windows nt/2000, windows 95/98/me, windows for workgroups, microsoft lan manager, ibm lan server ♦ appletalk macos ethertalk windows-ba...

  • Page 9: Port Connectors

    Dp-300+ multiprotocol fast ethernet print server user’s guide introduction port connectors the dp-300+’s three printer ports are located on its rear panel. Two identical parallel ports are labeled lpt1 and lpt2; the single serial port is labeled com. These printer ports are independently configurabl...

  • Page 10: Network Cable Connector

    Introduction network cable connector the dp-300+’s right side panel features an rj-45 connector for connection to 10base-t ethernet cabling or 100base-tx fast ethernet cabling (which should be category 5 twisted-pair cable). The port supports the nway protocol, allowing the print server to automatic...

  • Page 11: Use Of Stacking Brackets

    Dp-300+ multiprotocol fast ethernet print server user’s guide introduction ♦ power/tx ◊ steady or flashing green confirms that the dp-300+ is powered on. ◊ the indicator blinks off briefly to indicate that the dp- 300+ is transmitting to the network. ♦ link/rx ◊ steady or flashing green confirms tha...

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    Introduction next, slide one bracket onto each end of the device as shown in the diagram below. Be sure each bracket is positioned correctly. Note when clicking each bracket into place, the round feet on the bottom of the device will line up with the round holes on the bracket. The brackets are desi...

  • Page 13: Npacking and

    Dp-300+ multiprotocol fast ethernet print server user’s guide unpacking and installation 2 2 u npacking and i nstallation this chapter explains how to install your dp-300+ print server and connect it to the network. It also describes the print server self test indications, and tells how to wall-moun...

  • Page 14: Installing The Dp-300+

    Unpacking and installation ♦ one multi-language quick installation guide if any item is missing, or if you find any damage or mismatch, promptly contact your dealer for assistance. Installing the dp-300+ warning: configuration problems may result if the dp- 300+ is powered up without first establish...

  • Page 15: Power On Self-Test

    Dp-300+ multiprotocol fast ethernet print server user’s guide unpacking and installation 5. While each printer is powered off, connect its tested and confirmed port to a like printer port of the dp-300+. If you are connecting fewer than three printers, then keep in mind that parallel- port connectio...

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    Unpacking and installation contact your dealer for correction of any led problems before proceeding. The actual component tests immediately follow the led tests. A normal (no fault) result is signaled by a series of three cycles of sequential flashing of the three leds, followed by a quiescent state...

  • Page 17: Testing Your Dp-300+

    Dp-300+ multiprotocol fast ethernet print server user’s guide unpacking and installation flashing off off parallel-1 controller error flashing flashing off flash erase/program error flashing flashing flashing need to reload firmware testing your dp-300+ the ps admin software includes a print test fu...

  • Page 18: Roduct

    Product specifications a 3 p roduct s pecifications printer connection standards: ieee 1284 bi-directional parallel interface, rs-232 ports: bi-directional 25-pin parallel ports × 2, 9-pin dte serial port × 1 parallel port bi-directional communication: hewlett-packard pjl (printer job language) supp...

  • Page 19: Network Protocols

    Dp-300+ multiprotocol fast ethernet print server user’s guide product specifications network connector: rj-45 connector for 10base-t or 100base-tx unshielded twisted pair connection; nway automatic speed negotiation supported. Network protocols ethernet frame types: 802.2, 802.3, ethernet ii, snap (...

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    Product specifications dimensions: 190mm × 116.8mm × 30.9mm weight: approx. 360g operating temperature: 0 to 50 ° c storage temperature: -10 to 50 ° c humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing emissions: fcc class a, cispr 22 class a, vcci class 1, as/nzs 3548:1995 class a safety: ul (ul 1950), csa (csa95...

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    Dp-300+ multiprotocol fast ethernet print server user’s guide port pinouts b 4 p ort p inouts this appendix shows the pinouts of the dp-300+ parallel and serial printer ports. Parallel ports the following table lists the pinouts of the print server’s 25-pin parallel port connector (identical to the ...

  • Page 22: Serial Port

    Port pinouts 25-pin centronics signal source 10 10 nack printer 11 11 busy printer 12 12 perror printer 13 13 select printer 14 14 nautofd host 15 32 nfault printer 16 31 ninit host 17 36 nselectin host 18-25 16, 17, 19-30 ground serial port the table below shows the pinout of the print server’s 9-p...

  • Page 23: Ndex

    Dp-300+ multiprotocol fast ethernet print server user’s guide index 5 i ndex 100base-tx.......................................7 com ..................................................3 com led.......................................5, 9 dc power adapter.........................6, 8 ieee 1284.............

  • Page 25: Ffices

    6 o ffices australia d-link australasia unit 16, 390 eastern valley way, roseville, nsw 2069, australia tel: 61-2-9417-7100 fax: 61-2-9417-1077 toll free: 1800-177-100 (australia), 0800-900900 (new zealand) url: www.Dlink.Com.Au e-mail: support@dlink.Com.Au, info@dlink.Com.Au canada d-link canada 21...

  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    Bbs: 1-949-455-1779, 1-949-455-9616 url: www.Dlink.Com e-mail: tech@dlink.Com, support@dlink.Com limited warranty d-link provides this limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from d-link or its authorized reseller or distributor. Limited har...

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    Replaced by d-link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of d-link upon replacement or refund. Limited software warranty: d-link warrants that the software portion of the product (“software”) will substantially conform to d-link’s then current functional specificati...

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    Submitting a claim. Any claim under this limited warranty must be submitted in writing before the end of the warranty period to an authorized d-link service office. The claim must include a written description of the hardware defect or software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow d-link to ...

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    Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of god, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; and any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than d-link. Disclaimer of other warranties: except for the limited warranty specified herein, the product ...

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    Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This limited warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rig...

  • Page 31: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

    Wichtige sicherheitshinweise 1. Bitte lesen sie sich diese hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben sie diese anleitung für den spätern gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem reinigen ist das gerät vom stromnetz zu trennen. Vervenden sie keine flüssig- oder aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes tuch zu...

  • Page 32: Trademarks

    17. Wenden sie sich mit allen fragen die service und repartur betreffen an ihren servicepartner. Somit stellen sie die betriebssicherheit des gerätes sicher. 18.Z um netzanschluß dieses gerätes ist eine geprüfte leitung zu verwenden, für einen nennstrom bis 6a und einem gerätegewicht grõßer 3kg ist ...

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    This is a class a product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures..

  • Page 35: Egistration

    Register by mail or online at http://www.Dlink.Com/sales/reg/ 7 r egistration c ard print, type or use block letters. Your name: mr./ms _____________________________________________________________________________ organization: ________________________________________________ dept. _________________...

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    Osystem house/company oother________________________________ 9. Would you recommend your d-link product to a friend? Oyes ono odon't know yet 10.Your comments regarding this product? __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________...

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