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  • Page 1 DP-300+ DP-300+ DP-300+ D-Link DP-300+ DP-300+ Multi-Port Ehternet/Fast Ehternet Print Server Manual Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents................. 3 Introduction.................... 4 External Features .................. 6 Using the Web Configuration ..............9 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP ............26 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 .............34 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me ..........43 Unix/Linux Printing (See PS Admin Manual on CD-ROM) ....54 Setting up AppleTalk or LPR Printing in MAC OSX ......55 Setting up AppleTalk Printing in MAC OS9 ..........60 Networking Basics ................63...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link DP-300+ Multi-protocol Ehternet/Fast Ethernet Print Server Manual and Warranty on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A computer with an installed Ethernet adapter...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction 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 print jobs to high-performance printers much faster than a file server or a PC acting as a print server can.
  • Page 5 The DP-300+ offers extraordinary flexibility, operating with all major network operating systems and protocols: TCP/IP 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 AppleTalk MacOS EtherTalk Windows-based setup and administration software, PS Admin, is supplied with the...

  • Page 6: External Features

    External Features 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 configurable using the PS Admin program or the print server’s telnet interface.

  • Page 7: Network Cable Connector

    Network Cable Connector The DP-300+’s rear 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 automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.

  • Page 8: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators The front panel of the DP-300+ features five LED indicators: Power Link/Act LPT1 LPT2 Power A steadily lit LED indicates the proper operation of the print server. Link/Act A steadily lit LED indicates proper network connection; no lit LED indi- cates an unsuccessful network connection.

  • Page 9: Using The Web Configuration

    Using the Web Configuration Open your web browser and type http://192.168.0.10 in the address box, and press <Enter>. This set of numbers is the default IP Address of your Print Server. Please note that the PC’s IP Address must correspond with the Print Server’s IP Address in the same segment for the two devices to communicate.
  • Page 10 Home Click on Home tab from the tools bar of the main screen to display information of the DP-300+’s System Status and Printer Status. System As shown below, the System displays the status of your print server, printer, and network. Clicking Refresh will update the information. Device Status:The information about the print server, including the firmware version, MAC/IP address, and up time, can be found in this field.
  • Page 11 Network Click the Network item to display the information of the LAN. Clicking Refresh will update the information. Auto IP: This field contains the current settings of TCP/IP, including DHCP/ BOOTP, UPnP, and MAC Rendezvous. The items in this field are configured in Configuration >...
  • Page 12 User Click the User item in the left column to display the user(s) information. Users Printing Log The items in this field display the user(s) information, which include the user(s) MAC address, IP address, name, and status of printing tasks.
  • Page 13 Configuration Click on Configuration tab from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Con- figuration Page; it provides the configuration options that include System Device and Port Setting System Device and Port Setting This option will show you settings required to configure the DP-300+ Print Server. Consult your printers owner manual for the PJL(Printer Job Language) and print speed supported on your printer.

  • Page 14: Port Settings

    System Device In this field, you can configure the basic information of your print server. Server Name:Assign a name to the print server. Location (optional): Assign a location for the print server Admin Contact (optional): Assign the Admin Contact’s name for the print server. Password:Enter the Administrator password (3-8 characters).
  • Page 15 Network...
  • Page 16 Network TCP/IP This field contains three options that allow you to configure the TCP/IP setting: IP Address, UPnP, and MAC Rendezvous. Addres:This option allows you to set the IP address manually or automatically. When you choose Manually Assign,you should enter the related information in the following boxes, including IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
  • Page 17 User Printing Control By configuring the Enable User Printing Control option (Yes or No), the user in the User List is permitted to access the print server or not. For the user(s) who is not in the User List, will not be allowed to access the print server. Define Users You can add/delete the user(s) to/from the User List.

  • Page 18: Snmp Management

    SNMP SNMP Management SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a set of protocols for managing complex networks Community 1/2/3:Enter a name in the Name box, and configure the Access Right by selecting Read Only or Read/Write from the pull-down menu. TIP: Once you have changed the settings in each option, click Apply to store the settings, or Cancel to abandon.

  • Page 19: Print Test

    Tools Click on the Tools link from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Tools Page; it provides the control options that include Print Test , E-mail, Reset, Upgrade, and Backup. Print Test Click Test to print a test page.
  • Page 20 E-mail E-mail Account You can assign an E-mail address to the print server, so that your mail of the account can be printed out directly through the printer (ASCII text only). To enable this function, enter the E-mail account in the Print Server E-mail Address box. Print Server E-mail Address: Enter the print server’s E-mail address.
  • Page 21 E-mail Notification You can set the print server to send an alter message when the printer status changes through E-mail. To enable this function, set the Enable e-mail notifica- tion for printer status changing option to Yes. Then, input the administrator’s E- mail address in the Admin E-mail Address box.
  • Page 22 Reset Reset Click Apply to immediately reset the print server. Factory Reset Click Apply to reload the factory settings of the print server.
  • Page 23 Upgrade Firmware Upgrade When a new version of firmware is available (e.g. downloading from D-Link tech support website), you can upgrade the firmware of your print server. Click Browse to point to the firmware file, and then click Apply.
  • Page 24 Backup Backup Device Configuration to File Click Apply to backup your current configuration of the print server to file and then save in the computer. Restore Device Configuration from File You can reload a configuration that you saved before. Click Browse to point to the backup file, and then click Apply.
  • Page 25 Click on the Help link from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Help Page, it provides a link to D-Link’s support website. D-Link’s support website will provide the most up to date information on your DP-300+ Print Server. Please check the website regularly for product and firmware updates.

  • Page 26: Tcp/Ip Printing For Windows Xp

    Server’s IP Address is 192.168.0.10, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then your computer’s IP Address should be 192.168.0.x, where x is a value between 1-254, excluding 10.) See Networking Basics: Assigning a Static IP Address in this manual to find out how to change an IP Address. D-Link DP-300+...
  • Page 27 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) At the Configuration window, write down the Port Name for future reference. You will need this information later in the configuration process.
  • Page 28 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you need to make changes, make sure to click Apply after you have made the changes. (You may wish to make a note of the IP Address.)
  • Page 29 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes > Add a Printer Click Next...
  • Page 30 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Select Local Printer Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer. Click Next Select Create a new port. At the pull-down menu, highlight Stan- dard TCP/IP Port. Click Next Click Next...
  • Page 31 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Type in the IP address of the Print Server (i.e. 192.168.0.10). The Port Name will automatically be filled in. Select “Custom” Then click on Settings. Select “LPR” Input the port name of the port being used by DPG-300+ the printer Click...
  • Page 32 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Click Next DPG-300+ Click Finish Highlight the printer, as shown. If the desired printer is not on the list, click Have Disk and insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer to install the printer drivers.
  • Page 33 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) At this screen, you can input a name for the printer. Click Next Click Next Click Finish...

  • Page 34: Tcp/Ip Printing For Windows 2000

    Address for the two devices to communicate. (For example, if your Print Server’s IP Address is 192.168.0.10, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then your computer’s IP Address should be 192.168.0.x, where x is a value between 1-254, excluding 10.) D-Link DP-300+...
  • Page 35 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) At the Configuration window, write down the Port Names for future reference. You will need this information later in the configuration process.
  • Page 36 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you need to make changes, make sure to click Apply after you have made the changes. (You may wish to make a note of the IP Address.)
  • Page 37 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Printers Double-click on the Add Printer icon. Click Next...
  • Page 38 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select Local Printer Click Next Select Create a new port at the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next...
  • Page 39 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click Next Type in the IP Address of the Print Server in the Printer Name or IP Address field. The Port Name field will automatically be filled in. Click Next Select “Custom” Then click on Settings.
  • Page 40 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select “LPR” Input the port name of the port being used by DPG-310U the printer Click OK Click Next DPG-301U Click Finish...
  • Page 41 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Highlight the printer, as shown. If the desired printer is not on the list, click Have Disk and insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer to install the printer drivers. Click Next At this screen, you can input a name for the printer.
  • Page 42 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select Do not share this printer Click Next Select Yes to print a test page Click Next Click Finish The printer is now ready for printing with Windows 2000 on your network.

  • Page 43: Tcp/Ip Printing For Windows 98Se/Me

    Address for the two devices to communicate. (For example, if your Print Server’s IP Address is 192.168.0.10, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then your computer’s IP Address should be 192.168.0.x, where x is a value between 1-254, excluding 10.) D-Link DP-300+...
  • Page 44 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At the Configuration window, write down the Port Name for future reference. You will need this information later in the configuration process. The Port Name shown here is only an example.
  • Page 45 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you need to make changes, make sure to click Apply after you have made the changes. (You may wish to make a note of the IP Address.)
  • Page 46 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel Double-click on Network Click Add Highlight Client Click Add...
  • Page 47 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At this window, click Have Disk. Insert the DP-300+ CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Select the letter representing the CD-ROM drive on 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 Double-click on 3 3 3 3 3 the folder lpr.
  • Page 48 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click OK You should now be back to the Network Properties Page. Highlight LPR for TCP/IP Printing. Click Properties...
  • Page 49 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click Add Port Type in the IP Address of the DP-301U. Make sure the Port Name is accurate. (The Port Name at right is just an example.) DPG-301U Click OK The Port name and IP DPG-301U Address will be displayed.
  • Page 50 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click OK Windows will ask for a restart. Click...
  • Page 51 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me continued) Once your computer has rebooted, click on Start > Settings > Printers > Add Printer When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, Click Next. Select Network Printer. Click Next Type in the path if you know it, or Click Browse.
  • Page 52 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At the next screen, browse for the printer port. Highlight the port as shown. (The Port Name in this window is just an example.) DP-300+ Click OK If the network path is not specified, type in the IP Address of the DP-G310 and the Port Name.
  • Page 53 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Select Yes to print a test page. Click Finish Go to Start > Settings > Printers Check to see that your printer is installed.

  • Page 54: Unix/Linux Printing (See Ps Admin Manual On Cd-Rom)

    Unix/Linux Printing Please refer to the PS Admin Manual on the CD included with your purchase for information on setting up the Print Server in Unix/Linux.

  • Page 55: Setting Up Appletalk Or Lpr Printing In Mac Osx

    Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X Note: Mac OS printing with this print server is sup- ported by Postscript printers only! With Mac OSX you can use AppleTalk or LPR printers using IP protocols for printing through Print Servers.
  • Page 56 Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) The default IP Address of the Print Server is 192.168.0. 10. Manually change your IP Address to 192. 168.0.x, where x is any number be- tween 1 and 254 (except 10 which is the IP Address of the Print Server.)
  • Page 57 Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) To print, open a document and select File > Print from the menu. Select Edit Printer List from the Printer dialog box. Click Add Printer...
  • Page 58 Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) Select the printing protocol preferred, AppleTalk or LPR Printers using IP. In this example, AppleTalk has been DP-G310 Laserwriter selected. AppleTalk protocol: After selecting AppleTalk the Port DP-300+ Laserwriter Name of the Print Server will be...

  • Page 59: Lpr Printers Using Ip

    Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) LPR Printers using IP protocol: When you select LPR Printers using IP Proto- col, this window will appear. Type the IP Address of the DP-300+ Print Server into the LPR Printer’s Address field.

  • Page 60: Setting Up Appletalk Printing In Mac Os9

    Setting up Apple Talk Printing in Mac OS 9 Note: Mac OS printing with this print server sup- ports Postscript printers only! The AppleTalk network protocol is used with computers using the MacOS operating system. It can be used for network communications over standard Ethernet or Fast Ethernet using the EtherTalk transport, or over a proprietary low-speed LocalTalk transport.

  • Page 61: Printing From Macos Client Workstations

    Printing from MacOS Client Workstations The exact procedure for selecting a PostScript printer connected to your Print Server may vary slightly, depending on what printer driver version you are using. The procedure described below assumes you are using the LaserWriter 8. To choose a printer connected to your Print Server as your MacOS workstation’s default printer, Open the Chooser by selecting Chooser from the Apple menu.
  • Page 62 Printing from MacOS Client Workstations (continued) If you have not previously set this printer as the default, your computer will prompt you for a PostScript Printer Description file. Choose Select PPD. Select the appropriate printer description file for your printer. Click Open.

  • Page 63: Networking Basics

    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE.
  • Page 64 Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window: In this window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next...
  • Page 65 (continued) Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next...
  • Page 66 (continued) Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, Click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
  • Page 67 Networking Basics (continued) In this window, select the best option. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
  • Page 68 (continued) Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files. Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network.
  • Page 69 Networking Basics (continued) The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Net- work Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
  • Page 70 Networking Basics (continued) How to assign a Name to your computer To name your computer, please follow these directions in Windows XP: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click My Computer Select Properties and Click Select the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window.
  • Page 71 Networking Basics (continued) How to assign a Name to your Computer n this window, enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK How to find your IP Address in Windows XP The adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Ad- dress range.
  • Page 72 Networking Basics (continued) How to find your IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Con- figuration Protocol) technology.
  • Page 73 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click Network Connections Right-click Local Area Connections Double-click Properties...
  • Page 74 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Select Use the following IP Address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)Properties window. Input your IP Address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range.

  • Page 75: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Printer Connection 2 Parallel ports, 1 Printer Port: COM port Bidirectional Communication: Hewlett-Packard PJL (Printer Job Language) standard for bidirectional communication. Network Connection Network Standards: IEEE 802.3 10/100 Mbps Network Data Transfer Rate: 10/100 Mbps (megabits per second) Network Connector: RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T Category 5 twisted-pair connection Network Protocols Ethernet Frame Types: 802.2, 802.3, Ethernet II, SNAP (auto-switching)

  • Page 76: Technical Support

    Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone.

  • Page 77: Warranty And Registration

    Appendix: DP-300+ Printer Compatibility List For Windows The Canon Printer The Lexmark Printer 4039 10R, 5700, Optra Color 45, BJC-255SP, BJ-330, BJC-600, 620, Optra C710, Optra E, E+, E310, BJC-2000SP, BJC-4100, BJC- 4300, Optra K1220, Optra M410, M412, BJC- 4500, BJC- 4550, BJC-6000, Optra N, Optra R+, Optra S1250, BJC- 6500, BJC-7000, BJC-8200, S1855, Optra SC-1275...
  • Page 78 Appendix: DP-300+ Printer Compatibility List for Windows (continued) The Lexmark Printer Lexmark 4039 10R Lexmark 5700 Lexmark Optra Color 45 Lexmark Optra C710 Lexmark Optra E, E+, E310 Lexmark Optra K1220 Lexmark Optra M410, M412 Lexmark Optra N Lexmark Optra R+ Lexmark Optra S1250, S1855 Lexmark Optra SC-1275 Lexmark Optra SE-3455...

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