Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DP-300U D-Link
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2 First, insert one end of a straight-through CA T5 Ethernet RJ-45 cable into the “Network Port” (shown below .) Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN port of the gateway or switch . Note: Do not connect the power cord to the DP-300U until you are advised to do so Next, make sure that the Printer is turned OFF .
3 Setting up your DP-300U for network printing in Windows XP The factory default IP address of the DP-300U is 192.168.0.10. In order to print to the printer(s) through the DP-300U, the DP-300U must have the same IP network settings as your network. IP address can be assigned manually or automatically by DHCP , BOOTP or RARP .
4 Setting up your DP-300U for network printing in Windows XP (continued) Using your web browser enter the IP address of the DP-300U. By default the IP address is set to 192.168.0.10 The IP address of the DP-300U can be modified on the Network tab of the web configuration menu.
5 Setting up your DP-300U for network printing in Windows XP (continued) Click Next Write down on a piece of paper the Port name that you wish to use. For Windows XP: Go to Start>Printers and Faxes.
6 Setting up your DP-300U for network printing in Windows XP (continued) Select “Create a new port.” At the pull-down menu, high- light “Standard TCP/IP Port.” Click Next Click Next Select “Local Printer .” Click Next Please make sure to deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug an Play printer .
7 Setting up your DP-300U for network printing in Windows XP (continued) Click OK Input the port name of the port being used by the printer Select “LPR” T ype in the IP address of the print server . (i.e. 192.168.0.10) The port name will automati- cally be filled in.
8 Setting up your DP-300U for network printing in Windows XP (continued) In this window , scroll down to find your printer . (If it is not listed, insert the driver CD or diskette that came with your printer .) Click on “Have Disk.” Then, scroll down and highlight the printer .
9 Your Setup is Complete! The printer is now ready for printing with Windows XP , on your network. Click Finish Setting up your DP-300U for network printing in Windows XP (continued) Select “Y es” to print a test page At this screen, you can input a name for this printer .
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12 T echnical Support Y ou can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S t ates for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website or by phone.
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