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Configuration: Basic Gateway TCP/IP Wireless Print Server USB
Configuring the Print Server
The SBG1000 print server supports a printer connected to its printer port using Microsoft, UNIX (Linux), or Apple
printing. Configuring printing consists of:
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Configuring the SBG1000 Print Server
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Connecting the printer to the SBG1000 as shown in “Installation” on page 19
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Adding a printer to each PC following one of:
— “Adding a Printer in Windows 98 or Windows Me” on page 84
— “Adding a Printer in Windows 2000” on page 90
Configuring the SBG1000 Print Server
1 Start the SBG1000 Setup Program as described in “Starting the SBG1000 Setup Program” on page 32.
2 On the left frame, click Printer to display the Printer CONFIGURATION > basic page:
3 (Optional) For a printer that supports bi-directional communication, you can enable Extended Capabilities
Port (ECP) Mode, which can provide a performance benefit over a standard port.
4 Use the following pages to configure the print server for the necessary platform(s):
5 Power off the SBG1000.
6 Connect the printer to the printer port on the SBG1000 Rear Panel as shown in “Installation” on page 19.
7 Power on the printer.
8 Power on the SBG1000. If printer configuration was successful, the printer icon displays on the SBG1000
front panel.
If the printer icon is not displayed, check the printer cable connection and power the printer and the SBG1000
off and on again. Verify that Enable printer is checked on the Printer CONFIGURATON > basic page.
Windows Printer > CONFIGURATION — Microsoft smb Page (see page 82)
Macintosh Printer > CONFIGURATION — Apple Page (see page 83)
UNIX (Linux) Printer > CONFIGURATION — lpr Page (see page 84)