10/100Mbps Ethernet to USB 2.0 Network LPR Print Server

Questions & Answers

How do I add the printer to my computer from my print server in Windows?
To add a printer from the print server to your Windows computer, you need to use the provided software to locate the print server on your network. Hardware requirements A wired Ethernet network with DHCP (automatically assigned IP addresses). A compatible USB printer. A computer running Windows. Install the hardware Use a USB A-to-B cable to connect the USB printer to the PM1115U2. Use an Ethernet patch cable to connect the PM1115U2 to a wired Ethernet network (for example, a network switch, wall jack, and so on). Connect a power supply to the print server. Install the software Navigate to http://www.startech.com/Support and download the latest software. You can find the part number and product ID on the product packaging. Note: Windows typically saves the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:Users your_name Downloads). When the download is complete, right-click the zip folder that you downloaded, click Extract All , and follow the on-screen instructions. In the list of extracted files, right-click the Network Printer Wizard Setup 2017 with Window 8.exe file and click Run as Administrator . Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver software. Configure the software After the Network Printer Wizard is installed on your system you can install the printer. To install the printer, complete the following: Open the Launch Network Printer Wizard . Click Next. Select the print server from the list and click Next . Select the appropriate driver for the printer and click Next . If you cannot find the driver, use a generic PCL5/PCL6/PS driver or obtain the driver from the manufacturer of your printer. Click Finish. Verify the installation Open Control Panel . Navigate to Devices and Printers or Printers and Other Hardware. Right-click the installed printer and click Printer Properties. Click Print Test Page. A printer test page should be sent to your printer.

How do I configure the StarTech.com PM1115U2 print server without using the provided software?
Configure the PM1115U2 print server through its web interface. First, determine the IP address assigned to the PM1115U2, then enter that IP address in a web browser and log in to access the print server configuration. Explanation : The PM1115U2 has Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enabled by default. When the print server is connected to your network, your router assigns it an IP address. Determine the PM1115U2 IP address using one of these methods: Use the Windows Network Printer Wizard to determine the IP address. Check your router's DHCP table. The PM1115U2 should appear with a MAC address that starts with 80:3F:5D. After you determine the IP address: Make sure the PM1115U2 and your computer are connected to the same network. Open a web browser and enter the PM1115U2 IP address. Click Login . Use the web interface to make the configuration changes required for your network. The web interface provides an alternative configuration method for applications or environments that do not support the print server software.

In Windows 10 or Windows 11, how do I add a printer connected through a print server?
In Windows 10 or Windows 11, add the printer by creating a Standard TCP/IP printer port that uses the print server’s IP address and LPR settings. Before creating the printer port, configure the print server for your network. For configuration instructions, refer to: https://www.startech.com/faq/print-servers-pm1115u2-alternate-setup . Explanation: The steps for adding a printer connected through a print server differ slightly between Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows 10 Press the Windows key. Click Settings > Devices > Bluetooth > Printers > Mouse > Add a printer > The printer that I want isn't listed . Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings , and click Next . Select Create a new port . For the port type, select Standard TCP/IP Port , and click Next . In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the IP address of the print server, and click Next . Select Custom > Settings > LPR . Under LPR Settings , enter lp1 in the Queue Name field. Click OK , and then click Next . Select the appropriate printer driver from the list, and click Next . Continue through the printer installation prompts until Windows provides the option to print a test page. Print a test page to confirm that the printer was added successfully. Windows 11 Press the Windows key and open Settings . Navigate to Bluetooth & devices . Select Printers & scanners . Select Add device . Wait a few seconds, and select Add a new device manually . Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings , and click Next . Select Create a new port . For the port type, select Standard TCP/IP Port , and click Next . In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the IP address of the print server, and click Next . Select Custom > Settings > LPR . Under LPR Settings , enter lp1 in the Queue Name field. Click OK , and then click Next . Select the appropriate printer driver from the list, and click Next . Continue through the printer installation prompts until Windows provides the option to print a test page. Print a test page to confirm that the printer was added successfully and can communicate through the print server.

In Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, how do I add a printer connected through a print server?
In Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, add a printer connected through a print server by creating a Standard TCP/IP Port that uses the print server’s IP address and the LPR protocol. Explanation : Before adding the printer, configure the print server for your network. For print server configuration instructions, refer to: https://www.startech.com/faq/print-servers-pm1115u2-alternate-setup . To create the print server port and add the printer: 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 Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings , and click Next . Select Create a new port . Set the port type to Standard TCP/IP Port , and click Next . In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the IP address of the print server, and click Next . Click Custom > Settings , and select LPR . Under LPR Settings , enter lp1 in the Queue Name field. Click OK > Next . Select the appropriate printer driver from the list, and click Next . Continue clicking Next until prompted to print a test page. Print a test page to confirm that the printer was added successfully.

In Windows 7 and Windows Vista, how do I add the printer to my computer from my print server?
In Windows 7 and Windows Vista, to add a printer from the print server to your computer, you need to create a print server port. Before you create the print server port, you need to configure your print server for the network. For more information about how to configure your print server, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/print-servers-pm1115u2-alternate-setup . To create a print server port, complete the following: Press the Windows key. Click Devices and Printers > Add a printer . Select the Add a local printer check box. Select Create a new port . Change the type of port to Standard TCP/IP Port , and click Next . In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the IP address of the print server. Click Next > Custom > Settings > LPR . Under LPR Settings , enter a Queue Name . The queue name should be lp1. Click OK > Next . Select a driver from the list, and click Next . Click Next until you are asked if you want to print a test page. To confirm that the printer was successfully added, send a test page to your printer.

How do I add a printer connected to my print server in macOS?
Yes, you can add a printer connected to a print server in macOS by creating a print server port. Before creating the port, configure the print server for your network. For instructions on configuring the print server, refer to: https://www.startech.com/faq/print-servers-pm1115u2-alternate-setup . Explanation: After configuring the print server for your network, create a print server port 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 print server name and location in the Name and Location fields. From the Use drop-down list, select the driver for the print server. Click Add . The print server must be configured for the network before you create the print server port and add the printer in macOS.

What is this device’s default static IP address?
This device has Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enabled by default, and will be assigned an IP address by your router when connected to your network. You can determine the IP address of the unit in one of the following ways: Use the Windows Network Printer Wizard to determine the IP address. View the router's DHCP table to determine the IP address. The print server should be listed with a MAC address starting with 80:3F:5D.

How do I access the web interface of my print server?
To determine the IP address of the PM1115U2, do one of the following: Use the Windows Network Printer Wizard to determine the IP address. View the router's DHCP table to determine the IP address. The print server should be listed with a MAC address starting with 80:3F:5D. To access the print server web interface, complete the following: Make sure that the computer is on the same network as the PM1115U2. In an Internet browser, enter the IP address of the PM1115U2. Click Login .

How do I reset my device to the default factory settings?
To reset the print server to the default factory settings, complete the following: Turn on the print server and wait for it to start up. Press and hold the Reset button for 10 seconds. Wait for the server to restart.

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.

What DC barrel connector power plug types do StarTech.com products use, and what are their dimensions?
StarTech.com DC barrel connector plug types are defined in the “Plug Type” field of the technical specifications, using a letter code that specifies the connector’s outer diameter (OD) and inner diameter (ID) in millimeters for power adapter compatibility. Explanation: In StarTech.com technical specifications, the “Plug Type” field is a standardized identifier for the exact DC barrel connector size required to power a product. Each plug type is assigned a letter code that corresponds to a specific combination of outer diameter (OD) and inner diameter (ID), measured in millimeters. Common DC barrel plug type dimensions Plug Type OD ID A 2.35 mm 0.7 mm B 4.0 mm 1.7 mm C 4.75 mm 1.7 mm H 3.4 mm 1.3 mm L 5.0 mm 2.5 mm M 5.5 mm 2.1 mm N 5.5 mm 2.5 mm The DC barrel connector plug type must match both the outer diameter and inner diameter exactly. A mismatch between the StarTech.com product requirement and the power adapter connector can prevent proper fit or stable power delivery, which may result in device startup failure or intermittent operation. The plug type defines only the physical connector size. The plug type does not define electrical power requirements such as voltage, current, or polarity. The power adapter used with a StarTech.com product must match the product’s specified electrical requirements. Using an incompatible power adapter can cause device malfunction or permanent damage. This standardized DC barrel connector plug type system enables IT professionals and procurement teams to verify connector dimensions, ensure power adapter compatibility, standardize hardware deployments, and identify the correct replacement power supply for StarTech.com products.