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Unpacking and Setup

This section provides unpacking and setup information for the 

USB Print Server.

Unpacking

Open the shipping carton of the USB Printer Server and carefully unpack 

its contents.  The carton should contain the following items:

 

Main unit (LPV3-USB-TX1) 

 

1

 

AC adapter 

 

 

 

1

 

Power cord 

 

 

 

1

 

USB A-to-B cable 

 

 

1

 

Ethernet cable   

 

 

1

 

Installation CD   

 

 

1

 

Manual (this user’s guide) 

 

1

 

Warranty card   

 

 

1

If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local 

reseller or retailer for replacement.

User Manual

USB Print Server

LPV3-USB-TX1

www.buffalotech.com/wireless

PY00-29009-DM20 

Summary of Contents for LPV3-USB-TX1

Page 1: ...ents The carton should contain the following items Main unit LPV3 USB TX1 1 AC adapter 1 Power cord 1 USB A to B cable 1 Ethernet cable 1 Installation CD 1 Manual this user s guide 1 Warranty card 1 I...

Page 2: ...ord and attach the power cord to a power outlet Connect the included standard patch cable from the USB Print Server to a switch hub or router on your network Connect the included USB A to B cable to t...

Page 3: ...talled to Otherwise press the Next button and accept the default installation location The installation will continue and copy les to their necessary locations When the installation is complete press...

Page 4: ...t Menu Press the Start button select Programs select BUFFALO select LPV2 Manager and nally press the LPV2 Manager icon The LPV2 Manager will launch and search for the USB Print Server on the network T...

Page 5: ...Server s properties The name of the USB Print Server can be changed by entering a new name in the Server Name eld The Password and Port names can also be changed if desired Record the name and port f...

Page 6: ...drop down menu if a speci c IP address is desired Otherwise leave the setting on Automatic With Automatic used the device will obtain its IP from a DHCP server Record the IP address of the printer Whe...

Page 7: ...ng their printer NetBEUI Settings If the printer is to be accessible via Network Neighborhood in Windows 98 and Windows ME then enter the proper Work Group name for your Work Group Once the settings h...

Page 8: ...estore the factory default settings press the Reset tab 8 Restart Reboots the USB Print Server Set to Factory Default Restores the factory default settings Once all settings have been changed press th...

Page 9: ...on the Add Printer icon This will open the Add Printer Wizard Press the Next button Select Local printer attached to this computer Also uncheck the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play p...

Page 10: ...tandard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard will open Press the Next button Enter the IP address of the USB Print Server into the eld called Printer Name or IP Address The Port Name eld will be lled automatica...

Page 11: ...will appear Press the Finish button to continue setting up your USB Network Printer The Install Printer Software window will appear Please select the proper printer from the list below or refer to th...

Page 12: ...r not Press the Next button when complete The Printer Sharing window will appear Select Do not share this printer and click the Next button The Print Test Page window will appear Select Yes to print a...

Page 13: ...ll be prompted to select the type of printer to be installed Select Network printer and press the Next button A prompt for the Network path or queue name will appear Press the Browse button NOTE You c...

Page 14: ...y the problem reset the Print Server to factory defaults by following the instructions on Page 8 Then restart the con guration from Page 4 If you still have problems contact our 24 7 customer support...

Page 15: ...nter is now installed A test print can verify that the printer is installed correctly Find the printer in the Printer s folder right click on its icon and select Properties The Printer Properties wind...

Page 16: ...pen the Printers and Faxes folder To do so open the Control Panel and then open the Printers and Faxes folder Double click on the Add Printer icon This will open the Add Printer Wizard Click the Next...

Page 17: ...r on a home or of ce network In the URL eld enter http IP_ADDRESS 631 PORTNAME using the Port name from Page 5 Once complete press the Next button NOTE The IP address inputted needs to be your externa...

Page 18: ...ect if the printer is to be the default printer or not Press the Next button when complete The Add Print Wizard is now complete Press the Finish button Congratulations your IPP USB Network Printer has...

Page 19: ...he IP Address eld Enter 255 255 255 0 into the Subnet Mask eld Press the Apply Now button when nished Open a Web Browser Version 4 5 or later and enter 1 1 1 1 into the Address eld Press the Enter or...

Page 20: ...ft checked Press the Save button when con guration is complete A message will appear recommending a reset Press the OK button Press the TCP IP link on the left Enter a xed IP address or set the bullet...

Page 21: ...button on the left side of the browser The browser window can now be closed Restore the TCP IP settings Open your System Preferences and select Network Set Show to Buit in Ethernet Restore the settin...

Page 22: ...e Set Up Printers button The Printer List will appear A dialog box may appear stating You have no printer available In this case press the Add button Otherwise press the Add button from the graphical...

Page 23: ...rivers if they re not already supplied In this case select the Other option and provide the location of the proper driver le Once the driver has been selected press the Add button Congratulations the...

Page 24: ...is device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Technical Speci cations LAN Standards IEE...

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