How do I set up the CONCEPTRONIC USB Print Server for network printer sharing? (CONCEPTRONIC USB Print Server Instruction Guide)

Answer

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Jan 23, 2025 - 10:30 PM


To set up the CONCEPTRONIC USB Print Server for network printer sharing, please follow these steps:

1. Connect the print server to your network: 
   - Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the print server.
   - Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available LAN port on your router or switch.

2. Connect the USB printer to the print server: 
   - Connect one end of a USB cable to the USB port on the print server.
   - Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your printer.

3. Power on the print server: 
   - Connect the power adapter to the power input on the print server.
   - Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

4. Install the print server software:
   - Insert the resource CD included with the print server into your computer's CD/DVD drive.
   - Follow the on-screen instructions to install the necessary software and drivers for the print server.

5. Configure the print server:
   - Open a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the print server (default IP is usually 192.168.0.10).
   - Log in to the print server's web-based user interface using the default username and password (usually admin/admin).
   - Follow the instructions in the user interface to configure the print server settings, such as network settings and printer settings.
   - Save the changes and restart the print server if prompted.

6. Add the network printer on your computer:
   - Open the "Printers & Scanners" or "Devices and Printers" settings on your computer.
   - Click on "Add a printer" or "Add a device" and select the option to add a network printer.
   - Follow the on-screen instructions to locate and add the network printer connected to the print server.

Once the setup is complete, you should be able to print to the network printer from any computer on the same network.

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting information, please refer to the user manual included with the CONCEPTRONIC USB Print Server or the resource CD.