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DP-301 Print Server Hardware Guide

Unpacking and Installation

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steady long flashes

Firmware Reload Required

continuous on

DRAM Error

One long, two short flashes

Timer INT Error

One long, three short flashes

Flash Protected

One long, four short flashes

Flash ID Error

One long, five short flashes

Flash Erase / Program Error

One long, six short flashes

LAN Controller Error

One long, seven short flashes

LAN Memory Error

One long, eight short flashes

Parallel Controller Error

One long, nine short flashes

LPT Error

steady short flashes

EERPROM Error

One long, eleven short flashes

LAN I/O Base error

In the event of a Firmware Reload Required error at startup, proceed
according to instructions given in the PS Admin User’s Guide ("PS Admin
Administration" section, under the heading "Upgrading the Print Server's
Internal Firmware").

In the event that any of the other listed error conditions is encountered on
startup, contact your dealer for correction of the fault.

Operational Test

The  PS Admin software includes a Print Test function for confirmation of
connections and functions.  That operational test can be performed after you
have completed installation of the PS Admin software, and the PS Admin
procedures for configuring the DP-301.  See instructions given in the PS
Admin User’s Guide
 ("Getting Started Setting up Your Print Server"
section, under the heading "Testing your Print Server").

Velcro-mounting the DP-301

The DP-301 can stand on the printer's tabletop, or may be Velcro-mounted
to a side panel of the printer or another suitable surface next to the printer.
To prepare for Velcro-mounting, separate the two parts of the supplied

Summary of Contents for DP-301

Page 1: ...Model DP 301 Ethernet Fast Ethernet Multiprotocol Print Server Hardware Guide Rev 02w October 2004 6DP301H 01 Printed In Taiwan RECYCLABLE ...

Page 2: ...es 3 Rear Panel 3 LED Indicators 4 2 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 6 Unpacking and Inspecting 6 Installing the DP 301 7 Power up and Self Test 8 LED Test Series 8 Component Test Series 8 Operational Test 9 Velcro mounting the DP 301 10 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 11 4 PORT PINOUTS 13 5 INDEX 14 ...

Page 3: ...uding full descriptions of its features detailed installation procedures and troubleshooting information Your DP 301 package includes important software components and additional user manuals The software components and procedures for installation and setup of the software are covered in the PS Admin User s Guide ...

Page 4: ...ast 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 DP 301 Print Server ...

Page 5: ...arallel printer port can transmit to high speed laser printers much faster than a PC s parallel printer port A high speed laser printer can be driven at its full capacity Because the DP 301 is very portable and inexpensive compared to a PC based print server and because the DP 301 connects to your file servers through the network the printer can be stationed at the location of maximum convenience ...

Page 6: ...er administration then all configuration and management commands may be issued to the DP 301 and all console messages and management report information will be returned via Telnet External Features This section describes the external features of the DP 301 print server Rear Panel The DP 301 s printer port network port and power input socket are all located on the rear panel DP 301 Rear Panel Print...

Page 7: ... correct for the DP 301 Substitution of other equipment may void warranty LED Indicators The front panel of the DP 301 comprises three LED indicators See Power up and Self Test Chapter 2 for LED indications upon starting up the DP 301 During operations following a normal startup the LED indicators provide the following status signals Pw Tx Steady or flashing green confirms power on This indicator ...

Page 8: ...DP 301 Print Server Hardware Guide Introduction 5 This indicator shows steady green while the DP 301 is transferring print data through its printer port ...

Page 9: ...ting Carefully remove all items from the package In addition to this Hardware Guide be certain that you have One DP 301 print server One DC power adapter suitable for your electric power service Two PS Admin for Windows software diskettes One PS Admin User s Guide One lpr software diskette One lpr user s guide Velcro strips for optional mounting If any item is missing or if you find any damage or ...

Page 10: ...the DP 301 to the network through the RJ 45 receptacle on the print server s rear panel WARNING Configuration problems may result if the DP 301 is powered up without first establishing its network connection Follow this procedure to avoid complications at the configuration stage 5 While the printer is power off install a printer cable to connect its parallel port to the printer port of the DP 301 ...

Page 11: ...p all three of the LED indicators will show steady green for several seconds Then the LPT indicator will flash three times while Pw Tx and Link Rx remain steady Irregularity of any of the LEDs during this LED test series indicates that there is a problem with the LEDs themselves Contact your dealer for correction of any LED problems before proceeding Component Test Series The actual component test...

Page 12: ...er s Guide PS Admin Administration section under the heading Upgrading the Print Server s Internal Firmware In the event that any of the other listed error conditions is encountered on startup contact your dealer for correction of the fault Operational Test The PS Admin software includes a Print Test function for confirmation of connections and functions That operational test can be performed afte...

Page 13: ... the loop tape to expose its adhesive surface and press it onto the bottom of the DP 301 between the corner markers Choose a mounting surface and mounting attitude which will afford convenient visual access to the DP 301 s LED indicators without cramping any of the wiring connected to the DP 301 s rear panel Peel the white backing off of the hook tape Align the hook tape to match the alignment of ...

Page 14: ...0Base T Ethernet IEEE 802 3u 100Base TX Fast Ethernet Network Data Transfer Rate 10Mbps and 100Mbps megabits per second according to network environment Network Connector RJ 45 connector for 10Base T or 100Base TX twisted pair connection NWay automatic speed negotiation supported Network Protocols Ethernet Frame Types 802 2 802 3 Ethernet II SNAP auto switching Transport Protocols IPX SPX TCP IP N...

Page 15: ... Rx LPT Environmental and Physical Power Supply External power supply providing 12VDC 500mA Dimensions 139 5mm 114 5mm 27 2mm Weight approx 165g 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 CSA950 TUV GS EN60950 ...

Page 16: ... names beginning with n are active low signals 25 pin Centronics Signal Source 1 1 nStrobe Host 2 2 Data 1 Bidirectional 3 3 Data 2 Bidirectional 4 4 Data 3 Bidirectional 5 5 Data 4 Bidirectional 6 6 Data 5 Bidirectional 7 7 Data 6 Bidirectional 8 8 Data 7 Bidirectional 9 9 Data 8 Bidirectional 10 10 nAck Printer 11 11 Busy Printer 12 12 PError Printer 13 13 Select Printer 14 14 nAutoFd Host 15 32...

Page 17: ...in all material respects to the defective Hardware Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety 90 days whichever is longer and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material defect is incapable of correction or if D Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the actual pric...

Page 18: ...hnical Support at 1 877 453 5465 who will attempt to assist the customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product If the product is considered defective the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https rma dlink com After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely...

Page 19: ...ENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER WHETHER DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT WORK STOPPAGE COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D LINK S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN STORED ON OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO ...

Page 20: ...ul interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the re...

Page 21: ...Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights ...

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