Contents

D-Link DP-301P+ Package Contents ................................................................................3

Pocket Size Print Server Introduction............................................................................................4

Setting up the DP-301P+ ......................................................................8

Getting Started ....................................................................................10

Using the Web Configuration ............................................................... 11

TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP .........................................................18
Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 ......................................................26
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me ...............................................34

Unix/Linux Printing ...............................................................................45

Setting up AppleTalk or LPR Printing in MAC OS X .............................46

Setting up AppleTalk Printing in MAC OS 9 .........................................51

Technical Specifications ......................................................................57

Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................58
Warranty and Registration ...................................................................59

Appendix: DP-301P+ Printer Compatibility List ..................................62

Building Networks for People

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Package Contents Introduction
The D-Link DP-301P+ Print Server is a pocket size print server that connects to
your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network anywhere you wish to locate printer services.
The DP-301P+ manages the flow of print files from workstations or file servers to
connected printers, delivering print jobs to printers much faster than a file server or
a PC acting as a print server.
The DP-301P+ includes easy-to-use software to install on most Windows-based
networks. Protocol support for TCP/IP, NetBEUI, and AppleTalk are provided to
ensure seamless connection to major networking operating systems.
The DP-301P+ has a built in Web-based management feature that allows users to
easily configure and manage multiple print queues through TCP/IP. The DP-301P+
also supports Telnet as an alternative method to configure the unit.
The DP-301P+ improves network printing services in the following ways:

The DP-301P+ manages print file traffic. This provides workload relief
to your file servers, and allows the file servers’ full capacity to be used
Contents of Package: for file access or other direct services to network users. On Peer-to-
Peer networks, workstations can print directly to the print server

D-Link DP-301P+ without increasing the load of another workstation or server.
Pocket Size Print Server

Manual and Warranty on CD

Printed Quick Installation Guide
Because the DP-301P+ is very portable and inexpensive compared to
a PC-based print server, and the print server connects to your file
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. servers through the network, printers can be deployed to locations of
System Requirements: maximum convenience to users.

A computer with an installed Ethernet adapter

Windows XP/2000/NT4/Me/98SE

Apple Mac OS with AppleTalk

Linux

NetWare 5.x or above (Native NDS)

Internet Explorer 6.0, or Netscape Navigator version 6.0 or above,
with JavaScript enabled

Printer must support required Operating System
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The DP-301P+ offers extraordinary flexibility, operating with all major network
operating systems and protocols: Rear Panel

TCP/IP
UNIX lpr/lpd (HP-UX, Sun OS, Solaris, SCO, UnixWare, IBM AIX)
Windows NT/2000, Windows 95/98SE/Me, Windows XP
NetWare 5.x NDPS LPR Remote Printing

NetBEUI

Windows NT/2000/XP, Windows 95/98SE/Me, Windows for Workgroups,

Microsoft LAN Manager, IBM LAN Server

AppleTalk
Ethernet
Mac OS EtherTalk Port
Windows-based setup and administration software, PS Admin, is supplied with the
print server, making configuration and management quick and easy. The print
server also supports configuration and management via the Telnet protocol for LEDs
networks without Windows-compatible machines.
Power

External Features
Port Connectors Ethernet Port - Network Cable Connector
The DP-301P+’s parallel port is located on its front panel. The port can be The print server’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connection to
configured using the PS Admin program or the print server’s Telnet interface. (See 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be
the PS Admin User’s Guide, available on the CD that came with the DP-301P+, for CAT5 twisted-pair cable). The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the print
information about configuring the print server’s ports.) The print server also server to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.
supports web configuration permitting users to configure settings through the web Use this port to connect to your network router.
browser. The default IP address is as follows:
Power - DC Power Connector

Default IP address – 192.168.0.10
The DC power input connector is located on the print server’s rear panel .

Subnet mask – 255.255.255.0
LED Indicators
Note: The back panel of the print server features three LED indicators:
The PC’s IP address must be in the same subnet as the print server’s IP address for the
two devices to communicate. (For example, if your print server’s IP address is ACT - Lights up to indicate activity on the network.
192.168.0.10, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then your computer’s IP address
should be 192.168.0.x, where x is a value between 1-254, excluding 10.) LPT - Lights up to indicate printing activity.
l - Lights up to indicate that the DP-301P+ is powered ON.

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Front Panel Setting up the DP-301P+
Installing the Print Server

WARNING: Configuration problems may result if the print server is powered

up without first establishing its network connection. Follow this procedure to
avoid complications at the configuration stage.

1. Confirm proper operation of the printers to be connected to the DP-301P+.

2. When you have confirmed proper operation of the printer, switch its power
3. Confirm that your network is operating normally.

4. Connect the DP-301P+ RJ-45 Connector to the network, using an Ethernet

CAT5 cable.
5. While the printer is powered OFF, install the DP-301P+ parallel port connector
into the parallel port on the network printer.
6. Switch on the connected printer.
7. Plug the AC power adapter’s DC output plug into the DC 5V power socket on
the print server.
Parallel Port Connector
8. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. This will supply power to the print
The front panel of the print server features the parallel port connector. Plug this server, as it has no external power switch. The green Power LED on the Print
connector directly into the parallel port on your network printer. There is no need for Server’s front panel should illuminate steadily, and the Print Server’s Self-Test
a parallel port cable between the print server and your network printer. will proceed.

Power ON Self-Test
Every DP-301P+ has been factory-tested to operate properly.
Whenever the DP-301P+ is powered up, two testing procedures follow
automatically. The first procedure is a programmed series of flashes intended to
confirm proper operation of the LED indicators. The second procedure comprises
programmed tests of the DP-301P+’s internal circuitry. If any fault is found during
the circuitry tests, testing stops and a continuous pattern of flashes signals the
nature of the fault.

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Indicator Test Getting Started
Immediately upon power-up, the 1 (Power) and LPT indicators will illuminate
steadily in green for several seconds. Then the LPT indicator will become dark 1
while the (Power) indicator remains steady. Irregularity of any indicator during Below is a sample network using the DP-301P+. The DP-301P+ has a built-
this test indicates that there is a problem with the indicators themselves. in Web-based management feature that allows users to easily configure
and manage multiple print queues through TCP/IP.

Circuit Tests
The circuit tests immediately follow the indicator test. A normal (no fault) result is
signaled by three flashes of the LPT indicator and the start of normal print server
operation. If any error condition is found during the circuit tests, testing will halt with
the LPT indicator continuously signaling the particular error according to the
following table:

LPT LED Flash Pattern Error Type

Steady long flashes Firmware Reload Required

Continuously on DRAM Error
One long, two short flashes Timer INT error
One long, three short flashes Flash Protected
One long, five short flashes Flash Erase/Program error

One long, six short flashes LAN Controller error

One long, eight short flashes Parallel Controller Error

One long, nine short flashes LPT Error
One long, fourteen short flashes LAN PHY 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”). For a list of printers that are compatible with the DP-301P+, please see the
The PS Admin software includes a Print Test function for confirmation of print server connections and
Appendix in this manual. The compatibility list is not comprehensive. Even if it
functions. This operational test can be performed after you have installed the PS Admin software and is not included in the list, your printer may be compatible with the DP-301P+.
completed the PS Admin procedures for configuring the DP-301P+. See the instructions given in the PS Admin
Users Guide (“Getting Started Setting up Your Print Server” section, under the heading “Testing your Print
Server”).

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Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued)

Open your web browser and type http://

Home > Network
192.168.0.10 in the address box, and press
Enter. This set of numbers is the default IP
address of your print server. Please note that
the PC’s IP address must correspond with http://192.168.0.10
the print server’s IP address in the same
This screen contains
segment for the two devices to
information regarding Auto IP,
communicate.
TCP/IP Printing, Microsoft
Home > System Network Printing, and MAC
Device Status AppleTalk Printing.
This tab displays the system
information, providing general
information regarding the print
server. Click on the Refresh
button to acquire the most
updated information. Once a
printer is connected to the print
server, the Printer Status will
be displayed.
Server Name: The name
assigned to the print server.
Model: The model of the print
server. Home > User
Hardware Version: The
version of the hardware on the
This screen displays the
print server.
User’s Printing Log.
Firmware Version: The version
of the firmware and release date
on the print server.
MAC Address: The MAC address of the Ethernet port.
IP Address: The IP address of the print server.
Up Time: The length of time the print server has been up.
This screen also displays information about the Printer Status and the Ethernet
Status.

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Using the Web Configuration (continued) Using the Web Configuration (continued)
Configuration > System Configuration > Network

The Configuration window will display the settings required to configure the DP-
301P+ Print Server. Consult your printer’s manual for the PJL (Printer Job Lan-
guage) and print speed supported on your printer. Click Save on the bottom of the
configuration page to ensure the settings are updated and saved.
Server Name: The name assigned to the print server.
Location: Input a comment indicating where the print server is located. (optional)
Admin Contact: The name of the print server’s administrator. (optional)
Password: By default the DP-301P+ does not have a password. For security, you
may wish to enter a password.
Port Name: This is the assigned name for the parallel port.
Description: A brief description for the parallel port. (optional)
Speed: Select high or low printer port speed.
PJL Printer: This feature is used to support the Hewlett-Packard PJL (Printer Job
Language) standard for bi-directional printing.
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Using the Web Configuration (continued) Using the Web Configuration (continued)
Configuration > Network (continued)
Configuration > User
TCP/IP Protocol

IP Address
Manually Assign: To manually assign an IP address please provide the
following information:
IP Address: The default IP address is 192.168.0.10
Subnet Mask: The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the default gateway
(router).
Automatically Assign: Select this option to receive an IP address auto-
matically.
DNS Server Address: A Domain Name Server (DNS) translates a domain
name into an IP address. Enter the IP address of the DNS server here.
UPnP: Enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play ) here. UPnP makes installation
easier if all the communicating devices also have UPnP enabled.
MAC Rendevous: Select Enable for ease of use with Mac OS X computers.

Second HTTP Port: Select Enable and enter a Port Number for remote web con-
figuration and IPP Printing. (IPP is a Web-based printer management)

Microsoft Network
Workgroup: Computers in the same network must have the same Printing Control
Workgroup name.
Enable User Printing Control: To control access to the printer click Enable.
AppleTalk
Define Users
AppleTalk Zone: Enter an asterisk.
Add User: Enter the User Name, the MAC Address, click Yes or No for Print-
Chooser Name: Enter the printer name. ing Access and then click Add.
LPT Printer Type: Enter the printer type.
PostScript Level: Enter the PostScript level. User List: You can delete a user in the list by putting a check in the box to the left
Font Group: Enter the font group. of the name and clicking Delete.

Save: Click Apply to save the changes.

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Using the Web Configuration (continued) Using the Web Configuration (continued)
Tools > Email
Configuration > SNMP Email Account:
Configure the Print
Server’s email ac-
count here.
Configure your SNMP here.
Email Notification:
Click Yes to enable
email notification for
printer status change.
Test: Click Test to
send an email to the
Admin account.
Email printing: Click
Yes to enable email
printing. (only the text)
Receive email
interval: Enter the
length of time be-
tween emails here.
Tools > Print Test
Receive: Click
Receive to get
emails and printouts.
Tools > Reset
Click Apply to print a test Reset: Click Apply to
page. reset the DP-301P+.
Factory Reset: Click
Apply to reset the DP-
301P+ to the factory
default settings.

You will
lose your
current
settings if you Reset
the DP-301P+.

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Using the Web Configuration (continued) Using the Web Configuration (continued)
Tools > Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade: Help
Visit the D-Link support
site at http://
support.dlink.com to find
the latest firmware
upgrade. Copy it to your
hard drive.Then click
Browse in this window
to select the upgrade
and click Apply. Your
firmware upgrade is
complete.

Tools > Backup

Backup Device
Configuration to File:
Click Apply to make a
backup copy of your
current configuration.

Help: Click on any item in the Help menu for more information.
Restore Device
Configuration from
File: Click Browse to
browse your hard drive
for backup configuration
files. After you have
selected a file click
Apply.

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TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued)
Open the web browser, and type in the IP address of the DP-301P+. At the Configuration window, write down the Port Name for future reference.
Type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press Enter. You will need this information later in the configuration process.

Note:
The PC’s IP address must be in the same subnet as the print server’s IP
address for the two devices to communicate. (For example, if your print
server’s IP address is 192.168.0.10, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0,
then your computer’s IP address should be 192.168.0.x, where x is a value
between 1-254, excluding 10.) See Networking Basics: Assigning a Static IP
Address in this manual to find out how to change an IP address.

http://192.168.0.10

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TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued)
When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below
appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you
need to make changes, make sure to click Save after you have made the Go to Start > Settings >
changes. (You may wish to make a note of the IP address.) Printers and Faxes >
Add a Printer.

Click Next.

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TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued)

Select Local Printer.

Type in the IP
address of the
print server (i.e.
Deselect Automatically
192.168.0.10).
detect and install my
The Port Name
Plug and Play printer.
will automatically
be filled in.

Click Next.

Select Create a new port. At the

pull-down menu, highlight
Standard TCP/IP Port.
Select Standard.

Click Next.
Click Next.

Click Next.

Click Finish.
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Highlight the printer, as shown.
If the desired printer is not on
the list, click Have Disk and
insert the printer driver disk that
came with your printer to install
the printer drivers.

Epson Stylus

Click Next.
Epson Stylus COLOR 740 ESC/P2

At this screen, you can input a name Click Finish.

for the printer.

Click Next.

Click Next.

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TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued)
Open the web browser, and type in the IP address of the DP-301P+.
Type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press Enter. At the Configuration window, write down the Port Name for future reference.
You will need this information later in the configuration process.
Note:
The PC’s IP address must be in the same subnet as the print server’s IP
address for the two devices to communicate. (For example, if your print
server’s IP address is 192.168.0.10, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0,
then your computer’s IP address should be 192.168.0.x, where x is a value
between 1-254, excluding 10.) See Networking Basics: Assigning a Static IP
Address in this manual to find out how to change an IP address.

http://192.168.0.10

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TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued)
When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below
appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you
Go to Start > Settings >
need to make changes, make sure to click Save after you have made the
Printers
changes. (You may wish to make a note of the IP address.)

Double-click on the Add

Printer icon.

Click Next.

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TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued)

Select Local Printer.

Click Next.

Type in the IP address of the print

server in the Printer
Name or IP Address field. The
Port Name field will
automatically be filled in.

Click Next.
Click Next.

Select Create a new port at the

pull-down menu,
highlight Standard TCP/IP Port.

Select Standard.

Click Next. Click Next.

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Select Do not share this printer.

Click Next.
Click Finish.

Select Yes to print a test page.

Highlight the printer, as shown.
If the desired printer is not on
the list, click Have Disk and
insert the printer driver disk that
came with your printer to install
the printer drivers.

Click Next.
Click Next.

At this screen, you can input a

name for the printer.

Click Finish.
Click Next. The printer is now ready for
printing with Windows
2000 on your network.
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