10/100 Mbps USB Print Server

Questions & Answers

How do I add a printer from a print server in Windows 10 or Windows 11?
Yes, you can add a printer from a print server in Windows 10 or Windows 11 by creating a Standard TCP/IP printer port and configuring the port to use the LPR protocol. Explanation: Before creating the printer port, make sure the network configuration for the print server is complete and that the print server can be reached from the Windows computer. For information about configuring the print server, see: http://www.startech.com/faq/print_servers_alternate_setup To confirm that the print server can be reached from the computer, perform a ping test: https://www.startech.com/en-us/faq/ping-test-windows-mac-os To add the printer in Windows 10 or Windows 11, complete the following steps: Open Control Panel , and select Devices and Printers . Select Add a printer . Select The printer that I want isn’t listed . Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname , and select Next . In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the IP address assigned to the print server. Select Next . Windows will detect the TCP/IP port and continue to the next screen. Set Device Type to Custom , and select Settings . On the Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor screen, set Protocol to LPR . Under LPR Settings , enter lp1 in the Queue Name field, and select OK . On the Add Printer screen, select Next . Windows will attempt to detect the printer driver automatically. If Windows does not detect the printer driver, select the printer manufacturer and model from the Install the printer driver screen. If the printer manufacturer or model is not listed, select Windows Update to update the available printer models. The update may take several minutes. When the update is complete, select the printer manufacturer and model. Windows will install the printer driver. When the installation is complete, select Finish . After the printer port and driver are installed, the Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer can send print jobs to the printer through the print server.

How do I add the printer to my computer from my print server in Windows 8 / 8.1?
To add a printer from the print server to your computer, you need to create a printer port. Before you create the print server port, make sure that the network configuration is complete for your print server. For more information about how to configure your print server, navigate to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/print_servers_alternate_setup . To confirm that the print server can be pinged from your computer, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/en-us/support/faqs/technical?topic=networking#ping-test-windows-mac-os . To create a printer port, complete the following: Press the Windows key. Click Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers > Add a printer > The printer that I want isn't listed . Select the Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings check box. Click Next . Select the Create a new port check box. Change the Type of port to Standard TCP/IP Port . In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the IP address of the print server. Click Next > Next > Finish . If prompted to, select a driver from the list or obtain a driver from the manufacturer of the printer. Click Next until you are asked if you want to print a test page. It is recommended that you send a test page to your printer to make sure that the printer port was created successfully. After the printer port is created, you can send print jobs to it.

How do I add the printer to my computer from my print server in Windows Vista / 7?
To add a printer from the print server to your computer, you need to create a printer port. Before you create the print server port, make sure that the network configuration is complete for your print server. For more information about how to configure your print server, navigate to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/print_servers_alternate_setup . To confirm that the print server can be pinged from your computer, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/en-us/support/faqs/technical?topic=networking#ping-test-windows-mac-os . To create a printer port, complete the following: Press the Windows key. Click Devices and Printers > Add a printer . Select the Add a local printer check box. Select the Create a new port check box. Change the Type of port to Standard TCP/IP Port . Click Next . In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the IP address of the print server. Click Next > Next > Finish . If prompted to, select a driver from the list or obtain a driver from the manufacturer of the printer. Click Next until you are asked if you want to print a test page. It is recommended that you send a test page to your printer to make sure that the printer port was created successfully. After the printer port is created, you can send print jobs to it.

How do I add the printer to my computer from my print server in Windows XP?
To add a printer from the print server to your computer, you need to create a printer port. Before you create the print server port, make sure that the network configuration is complete for your print server. For more information about how to configure your print server, navigate to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/print_servers_alternate_setup . To confirm that the print server can be pinged from your computer, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/en-us/support/faqs/technical?topic=networking#ping-test-windows-mac-os . To create a printer port, complete the following: Press the Windows key. Click Settings > Printers and Faxes > Add a printer > Next . Select the Local printer attached to this computer check box. Clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box. Select the Create a new port check box. Change the Type of port to Standard TCP/IP Port . Click Next . In the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port wizard, click Next . In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the IP address of the print server. Click Next > Next > Finish . If prompted to, select a driver from the list or obtain a driver from the manufacturer of the printer. Click Next until you are asked if you want to print a test page. It is recommended that you send a test page to your printer to make sure the printer port was created successfully. After the printer port is created, you can send print jobs to it.

How do I add a printer connected to a print server in macOS?
You can add a printer connected to a print server in macOS after configuring the print server for your network. Before adding the printer, configure the print server by following the instructions in the StarTech.com FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/print_servers_alternate_setup . Explanation: After configuring the print server for your network, add the connected printer in macOS using these steps: Click the Apple icon. Click System Preferences > Printers & Scanners . At the bottom of the printer list, click + . On the Add screen, click IP . In the Address field, enter the IP address of the print server. From the Protocol drop-down list, select Line Printer Daemon – LPD or LPR . Enter the printer name and location in the Name and Location fields. From the Use drop-down list, select the driver for the printer. Click Add . The print server must be configured for the network before you add the connected printer to macOS.

How do I configure my StarTech.com print server without using the included print server software?
To configure the print server without using the included software, connect the print server directly to a computer using Ethernet, configure the computer to use the same IP network as the print server, and then access the print server’s web interface from a web browser. Explanation : The print server’s web interface provides network configuration options, including advanced settings such as IP configuration. This method can be used when the print server software is not supported by the application or environment. Before you begin, you need: A computer with an available Ethernet port. An Ethernet cable. The print server’s default IP address, which is provided in the product manual. Before configuring the print server, make sure it is using its default configuration. For more information about resetting the print server to its default configuration, see the following FAQ: How do I reset my print server to the factory-default configuration? . To access the print server’s web interface: Connect the print server to a power source. Connect the print server’s Ethernet port directly to the computer using an Ethernet cable. Change the computer’s IP address so that it is on the same IP network as the print server. For more information about changing the IP address, visit StarTech.com Support and enter your product ID. Make sure the computer and print server do not use the same IP address. For example, if the print server’s IP address is 192.168.1.100, configure the computer as 192.168.1.xxx, where xxx is a number from 1 to 254 other than 100. Enter the print server’s IP address in the address bar of a web browser. Use the print server’s web interface to make the configuration changes required for your network.

How do I reset my device to the default factory settings?
To reset the print server to the default factory settings, complete the following: Unplug the power cable from the print server. Press and hold the Reset button, and plug the power cable back into the print server. Do not release the Reset button. Continue to press and hold the Reset button for 10 seconds. Wait 5 seconds, turn off the print server and then turn on the printer server.

What is this device’s default static IP address?
This device's default static IP address is 192.168.2.2.

When should I upgrade my device's firmware?
You should not upgrade your device's firmware if you do not have any issues with the functionality of your device. The only time you should consider an upgrade is if you are experiencing a problem with the device, and you have confirmed that the firmware addresses this problem. You can confirm this is the case by reviewing the documentation included with the firmware or by consulting with our Technical Support team. Incorrectly upgrading firmware can result in diminished performance so it is best to contact StarTech.com if you would like to perform this operation.

Can I use the Ethernet port on my print server to connect to an Ethernet port on my printer?
The Ethernet port on a wireless network print server is intended to be used for configuration and to connect to an existing network infrastructure. You cannot connect an Ethernet port on a wireless network print server to the Ethernet port on a printer. The only supported method of connecting a printer to the print server is to use a USB A to B cable. These cables can be found on StarTech.com, in the USB 2.0 Cables section.