Linksys 10/100 - Manual (Page 30)

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Problem 5: When trying to configure or change the TCP/IP settings
on the PrintServer, I get an “SPX Connect” Error.
Solution 5: The utilities the PrintServer uses require the IPS/SPX
protocol to be installed. Also, check cabling and make
sure there is a link light on the hub and PrintServer. You
can also restore the factory default using Bi-Admin’s
configuration menu.
Problem 6: Some DOS-based programs do not work on a Windows
95/98 peer-to-peer network.
Solution 6: Some DOS application require an LPT port to print. You
can enable the NetBEUI protocol and capture a port. You
must have NetBEUI installed for you network. Follow
the instructions below:
1. Run Bi-admin and select the Configuration Menu option, then NetBEUI.
2. At the Domain prompt, enter your network workgroup name.
3. Click on Save to Device.
4. Open Network Neighborhood. You should see the PrintServer on your
network. If not, press F5 a few times to refresh the window.
5. Double-click on the PrintServer, e.g. “sce15223” or “scc15232.”
6. You should see the port in the form of “Pn”, e.g. P1, where n is the port
number on the PrintServer.
7. Right-click on the port you want to capture, e.g. P1, and select Capture
Printer Port.
8. A window will appear asking for a Device. Select the port you want, e.g.,
LPT1, LPT2.
9. Put a check on the Reconnect at logon option so you can connect to the
PrintServer when you reboot your computer.
10. Now, to set up the printer, click on Start, Settings, then Printer.
11. Right-click on the printer you want to set up,e.g HP Laserjet 5L, and
select Properties.
Work off-line option is OFF.
8. If the printer is connected and powered On, the printer
icon should no longer be grayed out, and you should
be able to print.
Problem 3: I connected and configured a WPS (Windows Printing
System) printer as described, but I can't get the print job
to print.
Solution 3: WPS printer drivers poll the printer before sending print
data. Since the printer is networked, the printer is not
found and no data is sent. The solution is to add your
printer as a network printer as described in Solution 2
above. The following is a list of a few common WPS
printers:
Canon LBP-430W
Epson ActionLaser 1300/W, Epson EPL-5500/W
HP LaserJet 5L, Lexmark WinWriter Series
NEC SuperScript series, Olivetti PG304
Samsung MyLaser Series
HP DeskJet CX and CS Series
Problem 4: My text prints just fine, but my graphics come out look-
ing like garbage.
Solution 4: Get the latest driver for your printer from the manufac
turer. Then, click on Start, Settings, Printers. Right-click
on the printer driver and choose Properties.
For Windows 95/98 users, click on Details, then
click on Spool Setting and change the setting to Spool
Data Format (RAW). Click OK, then click OK again.
NT Users: After you get into the Properties windows for
the printers, click on General. Click on Print Processor
and choose RAW or EMF. Click on Always Spool RAW
Data Type. Click OK, then OK again.