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Chapter 4
Client PC Configuration

The chapter details the client configuration required on LAN clients to use the printer or printers attached to the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server.

Overview

Before performing client configuration, the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server must be installed on your LAN, and configured as described in Chapter 3. Both the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server and the attached printer must be powered ON.

 

Printing Methods

The LevelOne Wireless Printer Server supports a number of printing methods:

Which printing method should I use?

Checking your Network Protocols (Windows)

Your PC must have EITHER the TCP/IP or NetBEUI protocols installed.

  1. Select the Settings - Control Panel - Network option on the Start Menu. You should see a screen like the one following:
  2. Figure 3: Network Configuration

    The top line in the list (NetBEUI -> PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter) indicates that the NetBEUI protocol is installed on this PC. Your PC will show the name of the your Network card rather than "PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter".
    The highlighted line (TCP/IP -> PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter) indicates that TCP/IP is installed. Your PC will show the name of the your Network card rather than "PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter".
  3. If neither line is present:
  4. If either protocol is already installed, proceed with installation.

Windows Peer-to-peer Print Driver

With this printing method, print jobs are stored (queued) on your PC, and then sent to the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server when it is available.

Setup

Before performing the following procedure, the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server must be installed on your LAN, and configured as described in Chapter 3. Both the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server and the attached printer should be powered ON.

  1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start automatically, run SETUP in the root folder.
  2. Select the Installation icon, then choose the User option in the "Setup Type" screen. This will install the Peer-to-peer Print Driver.
  3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. (Refer to the Windows section of Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting if there is a problem with the installation.)
  4. The Print Driver Setup will then run.
  5. The LAN will be searched for LevelOne Wireless Printer Servers, and a screen like the following will be displayed.

    Figure 4: Add Port (Peer-to-peer Print Driver)

    If your LevelOne Wireless Printer Server is not listed:

    • Select "List all Print Servers", and click the "Refresh" button.
    • Check that both the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server and the printer are properly connected, and powered on.
    • Check that the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server has been configured, using the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM.

  6. Select the desired printer port, and then click the "Next" button. A pop-up message will inform you if the port has been created successfully.
  7. If you see the following error message, either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the procedure in the "Trouble Shooting - Windows" section of Chapter 8.

  8. Then a screen like the following will be displayed:
  9. Figure 5: Configure Printer Port

  10. Select the "Add New Printer" to run the Windows Add Printer wizard if the desired printer is not in the Existing Printers list. Follow the Wizard to complete the installation:
  11. Click the "Connect" icon to complete the Installation. You can now print using this printer.

Management

Port Options

The options for the Peer-to-peer Print Driver are accessed via the Port Settings button.

Use Start - Settings - Printers to open the Printers folder, then right-click the Printer, and select Properties. The Port Settings button is on the Details or Ports tab, depending on your version of Windows.

An example screen is shown below:

Figure 6: Port Settings (Peer-to-peer Driver)

Items shown on this screen are as follows:

Port
If desired, click Browse to select a different LevelOne Wireless Printer Server. If the selected device has multiple ports, the Select Device Port button can be used to select the port.
The Port Name can not be changed after installation. This name is shown in the Printer's Properties.
Banner
Check this option to print a banner page before each print job.
  • If using a PostScript Printer, check the PostScript box.
  • The User Name will be printed on the banner page.
Retry Interval
Sets how often Windows will poll the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server to establish a connection when the printer is busy. Increase this value if you get too many warning messages.

Windows SMB Printing

This method requires no additional software to be installed, but the NetBEUI or TCP/IP protocol must be installed on your PC. Use the following procedure to install the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server's printer as a Windows SMB network printer:

  1. Double-click the Network Neighborhood or My Network Places icon on the desktop.
  2. On the View menu, select Details.
  3. Locate the desired LevelOne Wireless Printer Server, as shown below:

    Figure 7: Network Neighborhood

  4. Double-click the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server icon to view a Printer icon for each printer port. The "Comment" field may indicate what type of printer is connected to the port.
  5. To install a printer, right-click the desired printer icon, and choose "Install", as shown below. This will start the Add Printer wizard.

    Figure 8: Install SMB Printer

  6. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
  7. This printer will now appear in your Printers folder (Start - Settings - Printers) and can be used like any other printer. However, SMB printing is not suitable for large complex print jobs - you should use the Peer-to-peer Print Driver instead.

Printing from MS-DOS Programs

Windows can redirect print data from a parallel port on your PC (e.g. LPT1) to a network printer. This redirection is called "Capture Printer Port", and is useful for MS-DOS programs. The MS-DOS program is configured to use LPT1 (parallel port 1 on the PC), but Windows "captures" the print data and sends it to the network printer.

Capture settings can be set by:

This will result in a dialog like the following, where you can select the port on the PC to be captured. Normally, this will be LPT1 (parallel port 1 on the PC).

Figure 9: Capture Printer Port

The File menu in the Printers folder also has options for Capture Printer Port and End Capture.

 

Windows with Server-based Print Queues

  1. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard.
  2. When prompted, select Network Printer.
  3. When prompted for Network Path or Queue Name, click the Browse button, and locate the Server and Printer (or Print Queue) that your Network Administrator advised you to use.
  4. Click OK, then Next.
  5. Select the correct printer Manufacturer and Model, as advised by your Network Administrator, and click Next.
  6. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard.

The new printer will be listed with any other installed printers, any may be selected when printing from any Windows application.

Macintosh (AppleTalk)

The LevelOne Wireless Printer Server supports AppleTalk (EtherTalk), PAP, ATP, NBP, ZIP and DDP protocols, enabling Macintosh computers on the network to view and use the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server as a regular AppleTalk printer.

Normally, no configuration is required.

Software Requirements

System 7.x OS or newer.

AppleTalk Setup

  1. Click the apple icon and choose Control Panel.
  2. Click Network.
  3. Ensure that EtherTalk is selected under AppleTalk Connection.
  4. Click Chooser. The Chooser panel will open.
  5. Click on either the LaserWriter 8 icon (recommended) or the LaserWriter 7 icon. LaserWriter 8 makes use of the fonts installed in the printer itself, so the printing response time is quicker. LaserWriter 7 uses the fonts installed in the computer, which increases network traffic and takes more printing time.
  6. Select a LevelOne Wireless Printer Server from the printer list by clicking on the appropriate name. The LevelOne Wireless Printer Server's name is recorded on a label on the bottom of the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server as "Server Name". This name consists of 8 digits and/or numbers.
  7. Click on the Close box.
    Configuration is now complete.

Printing

Printing with the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server installed in an AppleTalk network is identical to normal printing. Just select File - Print and choose the desired printer.


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