Lantronix xPrintServer User Manual

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Summary of xPrintServer

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    1 beta user’s guide: network edition “the plug-and-print solution for your ios® devices” this reviewer’s guide is designed to help you evaluate the lantronix x printserver. ©2011 lantronix, inc. All rights reserved. Lantronix and x printserver are registered trademarks of lantronix, inc. Ipad, iphon...

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    2 table of contents important note before using your xprintserver…..………………………………………………………3 introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 1.1 what it is 1.2 market background 1.3 competitive landscape key product features………………………………………………….……………………………………………………….5 supported printers an...

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    3 *********** important – please follow this first step *********** this is a beta version of the xprintserver. As such, we would like to ensure you have the latest version of firmware loaded on the device. Before you begin printing with your xprintserver, please follow these instructions: updating ...

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    4 1. Introduction 1.1 what is the “ x printserver”? X printserver is an easy-to-use, affordable ‘plug and print’ hardware solution for virtually any apple® ios device. The first print server of its kind, x printserver enables printing from ios airprint-enabled apps, such as safari, notes, keynote, p...

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    5 1.3 competitive landscape at time of launch (december 2011), no direct (hardware/print server) competition exists for the x printserver. Current competition exists in related categories: 1. The app approach: a. Direct printing apps – free and paid apps that allow for printing directly to a wi-fi e...

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    6 3. Supported ios devices x printserver supports all newer generation apple devices with ios 4.2 and later, including: • ios 4.2 or later • ipad and ipad2 • iphone (3gs or later) • ipod touch (3 rd generation or later) 4. Supported printers & printer protocols the x printserver-network edition only...

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    7 7. Leds leds are located in two places on the x printserver device, and provide information about device activity and status. Ethernet leds. There are two “ethernet leds” located on the upper left and right corners of the ethernet port: one yellow when lit, and the other green. The display and pat...

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    8 8. Restoring factory defaults you can reset the x printserver to factory default settings. The reset button is on the bottom of the device and is accessible through a “pin hole” in the case. To reset the unit to factory defaults, perform the following steps: step 1: place the end of a paperclip or...

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    9 12. How to print 13. Key points for our reviewers: • you are reviewing the x printserver-network edition • this edition is for networked-printers only, not for usb printers. • this is a beta version: o your product packaging (black product box) is beta; o the x printserver device is beta (both the...

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    10 14. Contact information & additional documentation technical support for product reviewers: lantronix, inc. – technical support team tel: (800) 422-7044 marketing, distribution & company contact: for marketing inquiries, sales or distribution questions, or for additional documentation (product br...