Edimax Technology EDIMAX FAST ETHERNET MFP SERVER VERSION: 2.0 - Manual (Page 7)

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our MFP server. This MFP server allows your
multi-functions, all-in-one printer (MFP) or printer to be shared in the network.
Unlike other print servers, it can communicate with MFP and printer as if it is
connected directly to your computer. Because of the features, all users can
share print, scan, card reader and fax functions through the network.
Furthermore, the MFP Server can build the bi-directional communication with
MFPs and printers so that it can help to monitor important information such as
ink level and paper level.
The MFP server supports print, scan, card reader and fax sharing functions in
the most popular operating systems: Windows 2000 SP4 above and XP SP1
above. It also supports Windows XP scanning utility and MFP vendors’
scanning utilities. When you want to scan in the Windows XP, you can choose
one of the utilities.
Not only a MFP Server, but also this MFP Server is a traditional print server. It
supports TCP/IP network protocol and LPR, RAW and IPP printing protocols.
It can share print function in the various common network operating systems
including Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003, Unix, Linux and MAC OS 9.x
above.
The MFP server is the best solution for users to share MFP or printer
conveniently and easily. It offers the most flexibility and manageability for MFP
or printer in your local area network at an extremely low cost and with a
minimum setup and maintenance required.