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How can I share print, scan, card reader, and fax functions through the network using the MFP server?

The MFP server allows your multi-function, all-in-one printer (MFP) or printer to become a shared device on the network, communicating as if it were directly connected to your computer. This enables all users to share print, scan, card reader, and fax functions through the network.

Which operating systems are supported for sharing print, scan, card reader, and fax functions?

The MFP server supports print, scan, card reader, and fax sharing functions in Windows 2000 SP4 and above, Windows XP SP1 and above, and Windows Vista. It also supports Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 scanning utilities, as well as MFP vendors’ scanning utilities. For print function sharing, it supports Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7, Unix, Linux, and MAC OS 9.x and above.

Besides being an MFP server, what else can this device be?

This MFP server can also function as a traditional print server. It supports TCP/IP network protocol and LPR, RAW, and IPP printing protocols.

What does the product package contain?

The package contains:

  • One MFP Server
  • One Antenna (PS-1206MFg, PS-1208MFg or PS-1210MFn)
  • One Power Adapter
  • One Quick Installation Guide
  • One CD (EZmax Wizard / Utility, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide & User Manual)

What are the dual functionalities of this MFP Server?

This MFP Server supports dual functionalities: MFP Server Mode and Print Server Mode at the same time, allowing users to choose one of the modes to share MFP or Printer functions.

What is MFP Server Mode and what functions does it enable?

In MFP Server Mode, the device communicates with the MFP and printer as if directly connected to your computer, enabling users to share print, scan, card reader, and fax functions. If connected to a printer but not an MFP, users can still share the printing function. The supported operating systems in this mode are Windows 2000 SP4 and above, Windows XP SP1 and above, Vista, and Windows 7. It does not support Windows 98SE/ME/NT, Linux/Unix, or MAC OS.

What is Print Server Mode and what printing protocols does it support?

Print Server Mode supports LPR, IPP, and RAW printing protocols, which enable users to share print functions from an MFP or printer. The supported operating systems are Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7, Unix, Linux, and MAC OS 9.x above. In Windows Vista/7, only the LPR printing protocol is supported.

What are the requirements before starting the MFP Server installation in Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7?

Before you start, you should have:

  • One computer with Windows 2000 SP4 above, Windows XP SP1 above or Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit) / Windows 7
  • One MFP or printer with USB port and an installation CD
  • One Category 5 Ethernet Cable
  • One USB Cable

What are the steps for the hardware installation procedure?

  1. Unpack the MFP Server package and verify that all the items listed in the product package are provided.
  2. Plug the USB cable to the MFP Server with the MFP or printer that you want to share on the network.
  3. Connect the MFP Server to your network by attaching the network cable to the network port of the MFP server.
  4. Connect the power adapter to the MFP Server. The MFP Server will perform the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) after it is powered on. When the Status LED is unlighted, the MFP Server is ready.

What important notes should be considered during the hardware installation?

  1. You must use the power adapter shipped along with the MFP Server, do NOT use any other power adapter from other sources.
  2. To prevent compatibility problems between the MFP Server and a few MFPs or printers, it is recommended that you power on the MFP Server before the MFP or printer.

What should I do before starting the software installation procedure?

Before you start, you should check your computer’s operating system. This program can be run in Windows 2000 SP4 above, Windows XP SP1 above and Windows Vista.

What should I do if I have installed a previous version of the MFP server drivers and utilities?

You have to uninstall all the MFP server drivers and utilities if you have installed the previous version.

What is EZMax Installation Wizard and which operating systems support it?

This wizard can be run in Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. The wizard is an easy and quick configuration tool for internet connection with series process.

What are the default login credentials if I choose the traditional setup procedure?

Default login user name & password: User name: admin Password: 1234

How can I install the MFP Server Utility manually?

  1. Execute the MFP Server Utility installation software manually.
  2. The “MFP Server Utilities – InstallShield Wizard” is displayed, click “Next”.
  3. Click “Next” to install the MFP Server utilities in the default folder or click “Change” to specify the destination folder where you would like to install the MFP Server utilities.
  4. The system starts installing the MFP Server Utilities.
  5. The “MFP Server Configuration” screen is displayed. If you want to configure the MFP Server, click “Next” directly. Or you can select “No, I will configure the MFP Server later” and click “Next” to complete the installation.

What are the steps for MFP Server Configuration?

  1. The MFP Server List will auto search the MFP Servers in the network. Select the MFP Server you want to setup and click “Next” to continue.

  2. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server you have selected to login the MFP Server. The default “User Name” is “admin”; default “Password” is “1234”.

  3. Set the “Alias Name” and the “MFP Server Description” to the MFP Server. Click on “Next”. Note: You can define the location or other information of the MFP Server for easy to find the MFP by filling “MFP Server Description”.

  4. Set the network settings for the MFP Server manually. By default, the network settings are as follows:

    IP Address: 192.168.2.2

    Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

  5. If you have selected “DHCP”, the MFP Server will try to determine your network settings automatically. If a DHCP Server is present within the network, the MFP Server will automatically obtain and configure the network settings assigned by the DHCP Server. The assigned IP Address will be shown in the IP Address fields. If no DHCP Server is present within the network, please assign the network settings of the MFP Server manually. Click “Next” once you have found appropriate network settings for the MFP Server.

What should I do if the network settings are incorrect?

The MFP Server IP Address should be in the same network segment with the connected computer. If the network settings are incorrect, a message will be prompted to remind you after you click “Next”. Make sure that you have set the right settings before going to the next step. If you don’t want to set it now, click “Cancel” to finish the installation. You can then use the “Server Manager” utility to configure the MFP Server.

How do I configure wireless network settings during installation?

  1. The “Wireless Network Settings” screen will allow you to connect your wireless MFP Server to your wireless router, access point, or point-to-point ad-hoc connection.

  2. The MFP Server will automatically scan the wireless networks nearby. Select the appropriate wireless network that you would like to connect from the list and click “Next”.

  3. You may choose to scan for the wireless access point or router (Infrastructure mode) or the wireless adapters (Ad Hoc mode). Or, you can manually enter the wireless network information (Manual mode). By default, the wireless settings are as below:

    Mode: Ad Hoc

    SSID: Default

    Channel: 11

  4. If you chose to connect to an encrypted network, the “Wireless Security Settings” screen will appear. You have to select the “Security Mode” and enter the key the same as the settings on your wireless devices.

What are the final steps after configuring wireless settings?

  1. The configurations are finished. Click “Finish” to apply new settings.
  2. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. Note: If the Windows XP Firewall in your system has been enabled, the MFP Server will automatically open ports for the MFP Server programs to smoothly run in your system. It will not cause abnormal behaviors or unsafe on your system.
  3. Choose if you want to run the “MFP Manager” utility automatically when Windows starts. It is recommended to enable the setting.
  4. The default wireless setting is “Auto” mode. The MFP Server will detect if the MFP Server is connected to a wired LAN network through the attached Ethernet cable. If yes, it will work in wired network. To enable the wireless setting, please remove the Ethernet cable.

What utilities are available after the installation is completed?

After the installation is completed, there will be three utilities and a text file in the MFP Server’s Program folder:

  • MFP Manager – Allows you to manage the connection between the MFP and your computer for sharing MFP function.
  • Server Configuration – Allows you to configure the MFP Server’s IP Address, network protocols and other advanced features. It also allows you to manage the MFP Server.
  • Uninstall – Assistant for removing all installed MFP Server software programs.
  • About Version – Display the version of each utility including in the MFP Server software programs.

What should I check before installing the MFP drivers/utilities?

Before you start to install the MFP selected from the “MFP Server List”, please check your computer’s MFP installation status:

  • If you have never installed the MFP drivers/utilities, refer to the Section 4.4.1.
  • If you have installed the MFP drivers/utilities, refer to the Section 4.4.2.

What should I do if I have never installed the MFP drivers/utilities before?

  1. Select the MFP that you want to install in the “MFP Server List” and click “Connect” button.
  2. The Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt to install the MFP drivers. When the system stops prompting, the drivers are all installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, please insert the installation CD of the MFP and designated to find drivers in the CD.

What should I do if the MFP I have connected is a composite device?

The system will install the driver for composite device at first. The following screen will be popped up, please click “Continue Anyway”. When the system stops prompting, the drivers are all installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, please insert the installation CD of the MFP and designated to find drivers in the CD.

What happens after completing the MFP installation?

After you have completed the MFP installation, you will see the MFP is added to the “Printers and Faxes” in Windows.

What are the steps to bundle the MFP drivers/utilities if they have already been installed?

  1. Select the MFP that you want to install in the “MFP Server List” and click “Connect” button.
  2. The Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt to install the MFP drivers. When the system stops prompting, the drivers are all installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, please insert the installation CD of the MFP and designated to find drivers in the CD.

What happens after installing the MFP drivers/utilities?

After the installation, a copy of the MFP will be added to the “Printers and Faxes” in Windows. The new copy of the MFP is bundled to the MFP Server. Please use the MFP to share print, scan, card reader or fax functions through the network.

What should I do after finishing the MFP installation?

After you have followed the install wizard to finish the MFP installation, the MFP is now connected to your computer. You can start sharing print, scan, card reader or fax function provided by the MFP.

What are some tips for using the MFP?

  • If you have finished using the MFP, click “Disconnect” to release the MFP. Other users can’t use the MFP until the MFP is released.
  • It is recommended to enable “Auto Release” setting. The MFP Server will auto release your connection to the MFP after a period of idle time that you have assigned. So the MFP will not be occupied too long and other users can share the MFP frequently.

How can I share the print function?

The MFP will be added to “Printers and Faxes” in the Windows after the MFP is installed. When you have connected to the MFP by clicking “Connect” in the “MFP Manager”, the MFP Server will auto create the connection between the MFP and your computer and then you can print a document just follows the same steps as usual.

What should I do if a printing job fails?

If you have sent a printing job to the MFP while the MFP is connecting by a user, you may be prompted that the device is not found or the document is failed to print. Please resend the printing job after the MFP is idle or not being connected.

How can I share the scan function?

Most of the MFP provides scan utility for users. You can scan pictures or documents through the utility. In Windows XP and Windows Vista, user can also scan from Windows XP and Windows Vista scanning utility.

How can I share the card reader function?

If the MFP supports card reader function, you can read the files from the plugged card reader through the MFP Server.

How can I fax a file?

If the MFP supports fax function, you can fax files from your computer to the fax number you designated.

What are the procedures to fax a file?

  1. In the Microsoft Office or other programs, select “Print” from the “File” menu.
  2. The following screen will be popped up, select the fax device and then click “Print”.
  3. The “Send Fax” screen is popped up, please configure the file and enter the fax number. Click “Send Fax” to fax the file.

What is the purpose of the MFP Manager?

The “MFP Manager” can automatically find the MFP server in the network and show it in the MFP Server List. Users can select a MFP and click “Connect” to connect the MFP just like you have directly connected the MFP to your computer through USB cable. It also displays the information of the connection status.

What should I do when I don’t want to use the MFP or Printer?

When you don’t want to use the MFP or Printer, click “Disconnect” so that other users can use the device. Or you can enable the “Auto Release” setting, so that the MFP Server will release your connection after a period of idle time that you have assigned.

What should I do if the device does not display in the list?

If you unplug the USB cable or turn off the MFP while using, the device will not display in the list. After you reconnect the USB cable or turn on MFP, you have to click “Refresh” and “Connect” buttons in the “MFP Manager” to recover the connection.

What information is displayed in the MFP Server List?

The “MFP Server List” will list all the MFP Servers within the network. You can find the information of the MFP Servers including “MFP Server Name”, “MAC ID”, “IP Address” and the device that is connected to the MFP Server.

What information is displayed when clicking on the “MFP Server” in the “MFP Server List”?

When you are clicking on the “MFP Server” in the “MFP Server List”, you will see the “MFP Server Description” and the “Idle Timeout” setting for the MFP Server.

  • MFP Server Description – It is a description that can help users to identify where or what the MFP Server is.
  • Idle Timeout – From here, each user can know his/her auto release setting. To avoid occupying the MFP overtime, each user can enable the “Auto Release” setting at the bottom of the “MFP Manager” utility. It is used to automatically disconnect the connection after the MFP is idle for a specified period of time. By default, it is never released.

What information is displayed when clicking on the “MFP” in the “MFP Server List”?

When you are clicking on the “MFP” in the “MFP Server List”, you will see the information including “Status”, “Computer Name” and “Contact Information”.

  • Status – It displays the status of the MFP including Connected, Idle and Busy. When the status is “Connected”, it indicates that you are connecting the MFP. When the status is “Idle”, it indicates that the MFP is not being used. When the status is “Busy”, it indicates that other user is using the MFP to scan, print, or etc.
  • Computer Name – It display the computer name of the user who is connecting to the MFP.
  • Contact Information – When the current user has set his “Contact Information”, you can see it here. You can contact with the current user for asking to disconnect the MFP.

What actions can be performed in the MFP Manager?

  • Refresh: Refresh the “MFP Server List” immediately.
  • Connect: Let the MFP be connected to your computer.
  • Disconnect: Disconnect the selected MFP.
  • Add to My Favorite: Add the MFP Servers that you frequently use to “My Favorite List”.

How does the “Auto Release” function work?

To avoid you occupy the MFP overtime, you can setup auto release function. It is used to automatically disconnect the current connection after the MFP is idle for a specified period of time. By default, it is never released. It is recommended to enable the setting after the MFP and MFP Server are installed completely so that the MFP resource will not be occupied permanently. The time can be set between 5-255 minutes.

What is the purpose of the “My Favorite” list?

You can add the frequently use MFP Servers to “My Favorite” list. The MFP Server in the list will be added to the quick link list when you right click the MFP Server icon in the system tray.

What information is displayed in the “My Favorite List”?

The “My Favorite List” will list your favorite MFP Servers. You can find the information of the MFP Servers including “MFP Server Name”, “MAC ID”, “IP Address” and the device that is connected to the MFP Server.

What actions can be performed in the “My Favorite List”?

  • Refresh: Refresh the “MFP Server List” immediately.
  • Connect: Let the MFP be connected to your computer.
  • Disconnect: Disconnect the selected MFP.
  • Delete: Delete the selected MFP Server from the “My Favorite List”.

What is the purpose of the “Auto Connect List”?

To let the system occupy the MFP server automatically when you want to print a document just like the behavior of using traditional print server, you can add the MFP into your Auto Connect List. The system will send the printing jobs to the MFP when the MFP Server is idle and not being connected.

What are the steps to add the MFP to the “Auto Connect List”?

  1. Click “Add” from the “Auto Connect List”.
  2. The MFP Servers within the network will be displayed in the following screen. Select the MFP Server you would like to add to the list.
  3. Select the MFP that is connected to the selected MFP Server. Click “Ok”. Note that in some cases, new coming printing jobs cannot be printed because the MFP is already disconnected. It will cause unformatted messages to be printed out. “Keep connecting for 30 second(s) after printing has been finished (5-60)” is enabled by default. It will help to avoid this kind of situation.

What is the “Quick Setup” function?

Right click on the MFP Server icon in the system tray you can see the MFP servers you have designated to “My Favorite List”. You can directly connect or disconnect the MFP and check the MFP information from the here easily.

What information is displayed in the “Quick Setup”?

The current status of the MFP will be displayed here. “Connected” indicates that you are connecting to the MFP. “Busy” indicates the MFP is being used. “Idle” indicates that the MFP is free to use by any users.

What actions can be performed in the “Quick Setup”?

  • Connect: If the MFP is free to use, the “Connect” will be available to click for occupying the MFP. Or it will be grayed.
  • Disconnect: Disconnect the selected MFP. The “Disconnect” will be available only for the current user.
  • Information: To check more information about the MFP Server and the MFP, please click this button.

What are the general settings in the “Option Settings”?

  • Run MFP Manager when Windows starts: Execute the “MFP Manager” when Windows starts every time. By default, it is enabled.
  • Minimized when start MFP Manager: Minimized the “MFP Manager” to an icon in the system tray when you start the “MFP Manager”. By default, it is disabled.
  • Refresh status every xx seconds. (5~300): Setup the refresh interval for device status update. By default, it is disabled.
  • Your Contract Information: Enter your contact information here. When you connect to the MFP, your contact information will be displayed in the right side of the program for other users to contact you.

How can I search for an MFP Server remotely?

If there is an MFP Server is not in the network as your computer, you can enter the IP Address of the MFP Server to do the remote search. The MFP Server in the “Remote MFP Server List” will be added to the “MFP Server List” for you to configure.

What are the limitations of remote MFP Server?

If the remote MFP Server you have searched is behind NAT Router, the MFP Server may not operate normally.

What does the Server Configuration utility provide?

This utility provides the most complete management and configuration functions on the MFP Server side. It only provides configuration functions for the MFP Server itself; it does not include configuration functions for client side or other file server in the network environment.

What configuration and management functions does the Configuration Utility provide?

  • Search MFP Server: Search All Available MFP Servers on the Network.
  • Status: Display MFP Server Network Status.
  • General Configuration: Configure general settings about the MFP Server such as Server Name, Password, etc.
  • TCP/IP Configuration: IP Address and DHCP Server Configuration.
  • System Configuration: MFP Server Network Ability Setting and Firmware Upgrade.
  • Wireless Configuration: Search for the available wireless networks and configure the wireless settings of the MFP Server for the wireless connection.
  • MFP Server Management: For administrator to manage the MFP Server. Administrator can force disconnect the current connection of the MFP Server.
  • Report: List some information of All Available MFP Servers on the Network.

How can I search for all available MFP Servers on the network?

Every time when you run the “Server Manager” configuration utility, click the “Search” icon. The configuration utility will delay for several seconds because the utility is using system’s available network protocols to search for all MFP Servers on the network. All available MFP Servers will be listed under “Server Group” on the left side of the window. You must select the MFP Server you would like to configure from the list. The system will, at the same time, display the selected MFP Server’s status on the right side of the window.

How can I view the status of the MFP Server?

Click “Status” icon on the tool bar, the status of the currently selected MFP Server will be showed on the right side of the window. The information of the MFP Server displayed are including MAC ID, Model Type, Firmware Version, status of each server port, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and supported printing protocols…etc.

How can I refresh or restart the MFP Server?

  • You can refresh the MFP Server’s status by pressing the “Refresh” button.
  • You can restart the MFP Server by pressing the “Reboot” button.

How can I set up the MFP Server?

Click “Setup” icon on the tool bar, the setup items of the current selected MFP Server will be showed on the right side of the window. Double click one of the icons to set up the selected MFP Server. A screen will pop up to verify “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server. The default values are: User Name: admin, Password: 1234.

What should I do after finishing the settings?

When you have finished the settings, click “” to restart the MFP Server to let the settings take effect.

How do I configure the General settings of the MFP Server?

Double click the “General” icon to open the General configuration window. Basic MFP Server information will be displayed in this window. You can also configure the “Server Name,” “User Name,” and “Password” here. The Server Name is the name of the MFP Server, which you can use to identify it when searching for it using the “Server Manager” utility. The User Name and Password are used to authenticate the administrator to log in to the MFP Server for configuration via the “Server Manager” utility or the Web Management tool.

How do I configure the TCP/IP settings of the MFP Server?

Double click the “TCP/IP” icon to open the TCP/IP configuration window. You can configure the MFP Server to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server or manually specify a static IP address. The MFP Server also has a built-in DHCP server, which you can enable to manage IP addresses.

  • IP Address Assignment: Click the “IP” button to enter the IP setting page.
    • Auto IP: Select “Auto IP” if you need the MFP Server to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. The IP Address information obtained from the DHCP Server will be displayed in the address field. If no DHCP Server is present, you have to assign the information manually.
    • Static IP: Select “Static IP” to manually assign the “IP Address,” “Subnet Mask,” and “Gateway” for the MFP Server. By default, “Static IP” is enabled with the following default settings:
      • IP Address: 192.168.2.2
      • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
  • DHCP Server: Click the “DHCP Server” button to enter the DHCP server’s setting page. By default, the DHCP server is disabled.
    • Auto: If “Auto” is selected, the MFP Server will automatically detect a DHCP server within the network. If a DHCP server doesn’t exist, the MFP Server will turn on its own DHCP server and assign IP Addresses to clients. Fill in the “Starting Address,” “Range,” “Subnet Mask,” “Gateway,” and “DNS,” and the MFP Server will assign a unique IP within the range for each DHCP client.
    • Enable: If the DHCP is enabled, you have to assign a range of IP addresses. Fill in the “Starting Address,” “Range,” “Subnet Mask,” “Gateway,” and “DNS,” and the MFP Server will assign a unique IP within the range for each DHCP client.
    • Disable: The DHCP Server is disabled. You have to build up a DHCP Server in the network or set the IP Address for each client manually.

How do I configure the System settings?

Double click the “System” icon to open the System configuration window. In the System configuration page, you can see all available printing protocols and upgrade the new firmware for this MFP Server.

  • Upgrade Firmware: You can use this “Upgrade Firmware” tool to update the newest firmware of the MFP Server. Click the " " button and select the correct firmware in your PC. After selecting the firmware file, click the “Upgrade” button to finish the firmware update process. Before you upgrade the firmware, please make sure that the IP Address settings of the MFP Server are in the same network as your computer.
  • Load Default: If you want to reset the MFP Server to default factory settings, please click “Load Default”.
  • Wireless Function: You can select “Auto”, “Enable” or “Disable” to manually configure the wireless function.
    • Auto: “Auto” is the default setting of the MFP Server. At this mode, the MFP Server will automatically decide to enable or disable the wireless function. When the MFP Server starts up, it will auto-detect if the LAN port is connected to an active network by an Ethernet cable. If this is the case, the MFP Server will run in Ethernet mode. If the MFP Server is not connected to an active network by Ethernet cable, the MFP Server will run in wireless LAN mode. Users can plug the Ethernet cable to the MFP Server at the first, after configuring the MFP Server features and wireless settings; they can unplug the Ethernet cable to enable the wireless connection. It makes the configuration much easier without creating the wireless connection in advance. After you have set the wireless function, please remove the Ethernet cable and then re-plug the power jack of the MFP Server to activate the wireless connection.
    • Enable: Enable wireless function only, the MFP Server’s wireless LAN will be always enabled and Ethernet will be always disabled.
    • Disable: Disable the wireless function, the MFP Server’s wireless LAN will be always disabled and Ethernet will be always enabled.
  • Domain Country: The wireless channels are different from country to country. Generally, the channels are from 1 to 11 in USA and from 1 to 13 in Europe. The operating channel will be set to the MFP Server before importing. If you are in different country, please make sure that you have set the available channels according to your location.

How do I configure the Wireless settings?

If you want to use the MFP Server through wireless LAN, please set up the MFP Server through Ethernet first and make sure your wireless LAN setting is correct. After setting the wireless LAN, unplug the Ethernet cable and restart the MFP Server, then you can start to use the MFP Server through wireless LAN. If the wireless configuration does not work, please plug the Ethernet cable again, restart the MFP Server and configure the MFP Server through Ethernet until the wireless LAN settings are correct.

The default settings of the MFP Server wireless function are as follows:

  • Mode: Ad Hoc
  • SSID: Default
  • Channel: 11

Double Click “Wireless” icon and the wireless configuration window will pop-up.

For Wireless Function, you can select “Auto”, Enable” or “Disable” to manually configure the wireless function.

  • Auto: “Auto” is the default setting of the MFP Server. At this mode, the MFP Server will automatically decide to enable or disable the wireless function. When the MFP Server starts up, it will auto-detect if the LAN port is connected to an active network by an Ethernet cable. If this is the case, the MFP Server will run in Ethernet mode. If the MFP Server is not connected to an active network by Ethernet cable, the MFP Server will run in wireless LAN mode. Users can plug the Ethernet cable to the MFP Server at the first, after configuring the MFP Server features and wireless settings; they can unplug the Ethernet cable to enable the wireless connection. It makes the configuration much easier without creating the wireless connection in advance. After you have set the wireless function, please remove the Ethernet cable and then re-plug the power jack of the MFP Server to activate the wireless connection.
  • Enable: Enable wireless function only, the MFP Server’s wireless LAN will be always enabled and Ethernet will be always disabled.
  • Disable: Disable the wireless function, the MFP Server’s wireless LAN will be always disabled and Ethernet will be always enabled.

If you use access point to build up wireless network, you have to select “Infrastructure Mode”. If you do not have any access point and want to use peer-to-peer connection to build up wireless network, you have to select “Ad-Hoc Mode”.

After selecting the operation modes of the wireless function, click “Next” to go to further detailed configuration.

  • Infrastructure Mode: In the Infrastructure mode, you have to let the MFP Server associate with an access point. You let the MFP Server scan for an available access point automatically or manually assign the SSID of the access point you want to use. If you select to let the MFP Server scan for an available access point, the table will list the available access points near the MFP Server. Select an access point in the list and click “Next”. If you cannot find the access point that you want to use, click “Scan” to let the MFP Server scan again.
  • Ad Hoc Mode: In the Ad-Hoc mode, you can let the MFP Server automatically associate with other wireless station or manually assign the SSID of your wireless network. You can let the MFP Server automatically select the channel that is the same with the wireless station that you want to connect or manually assign a channel. If you select to let the MFP Server scan for an active wireless station, the list is the scanned active wireless stations. Select a wireless station in the list and click “Next”. If you cannot find the wireless station that you want the MFP Server to communicate with, click “Scan” to let the MFP Server scan again.

Both “Infrastructure” and “Ad-Hoc” mode have to go through the following procedure:

This MFP Server supports WEP and WPA-PSK security mode. If you want to use WEP encryption to protect your wireless network, you have to select “WEP(ASCII)” or “WEP(HEX)”. If you want to use WPA-PSK, you have to select “WPA-shared key” or “WPA-None” specified for Ad Hoc mode. The wireless security setting should be the same with other wireless devices in the same network.

  • WEP Security Mode: You can select “64 bit” or “128 bit” length and “Hexadecimal” or “ASCII” format for the encryption key. Longer key length can provide stronger security but worth communication performance.
    • PassPhrase: A “PassPhrase” simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for the MFP Server. This setting is only valid when the security mode is in “WEP(HEX)”.
    • Key 1 to Key 4: Enter four key values by following the rules below and select one key as the default key. If the key length is 64-bit, enter 10-digit Hex values or 5-digit ASCII values as the encryption keys. For example: “0123456aef“ or “Guest“. If the key length is 128-bit, enter 26-digit Hex values or 13-digit ASCII values as the encryption keys. For example: “01234567890123456789abcdef“ or “administrator“.
  • WPA-shared key or WPA-None Security Mode: “WPA-shared key” (for an infrastructure network) or “WPA-None” (enables WPA security for your ad hoc network) requires users to select the advanced encryption methods, i.e. TKIP or AES and enter a set of shared key.
    • TKIP: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets. This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security.
    • AES: AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for the security in the wireless network.
    • Key: Enter 8 to 63 digits of ASCII format to be the key for the authentication within the network.

When you finish configuring the wireless security, click “Next” to go to next step.

You can select to let the MFP Server automatically obtain IP settings with DHCP client or manually assign the IP settings. If you manually assign the IP settings, you have to enter IP address, subnet mask and default gateway address.

When you finish configuring the IP settings, click “Next” to confirm the IP Address configuration.

Click “Save” to save the wireless configuration.

How do I configure the MFP Server Management settings?

Double Click “MFP Server Management” icon and the MFP Server configuration window will pop-up. You are able to manage the MFP Server.

  • Force Release: Select the port number and then click “Force Release” will help to you disconnect the current connection between the user and the connected device. It is very useful when a user forgets to disconnect the MFP, administrator can force to disconnect the connection and let the MFP be free to use.
  • MFP Server Description: Enter 15 digits description of the MFP Server such as location or other information to help user to find the MFP Server easily.

How do I view the Report?

Click “Report” icon on the tool bar, the Report window will pop up. The report lists basic information of all available MFP Servers on the network. The information includes Device Name, MAC ID, Model Type and Firmware Version of MFP Server.

How do I manage the MFP Server on the Web?

MFP Server can be configured and managed on the Web. Through Local Area Network, or even Internet, administrator can easily configure and manage MFP Server’s various main functions in browsers. Simply enter MFP Server’s IP address into your browser’s address field to manage a MFP Server by MFP Server’s built-in Web Server.

The default IP Address, User Name and Password settings of the MFP Server are as follows:

  • IP Address: 192.168.2.2
  • User Name: Admin
  • Password: 1234

How do I log in to the Web Management page?

You may use any Web Browser to review the status or configure the settings of the MFP Server. After entering the IP address of the MFP Server, a login page display. You have to enter correct “User Name” and “Password” before going to the Web Management pages. Default User Name is “admin”, default password is “1234”.

What System Information can I find on the Web Management page?

System Information includes “Device Name”, “MFP Server Name”, “Model Type”, “Firmware Version”, “MAC Address”, “Wireless Configuration”, and the protocols enabled status.

What Printer information can I find on the Web Management page?

This page lists information and the status of MFP or printer connected to the MFP Server port. The status of the MFP or printer includes “Connected”, ”Ready”, “Off Line” or “Paper Out”.

  • Connected: a user clicks “Connect” button in the “MFP Manager” utility, and the connection between the user’s computer and the MFP is built.
  • Ready: the MFP or printer is not connected by a user and is ready to use.
  • Off Line: the MFP or printer is not connected by a user and is not connected to MFP Server through USB cable or it is turned off.
  • Paper Out: the MFP or printer not connected by a user and is paper out.

What TCP/IP information can I find on the Web Management page?

This page lists all TCP/IP settings of the MFP Server including “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask” and “Gateway”. It also can tell the DHCP server is “On” or “Off”.

How do I use the Setup Wizard?

You can configure the MFP Server from the Setup Wizard. To let the changes take effect, you have to click “Save Settings” in the menu of the left side to reboot the MFP Server.

How do I configure the System settings in the Setup Wizard?

You can change the MFP Server name and password of the MFP Server. MFP Server Name, the name of the MFP Server. You can use this name to identify the MFP Server when you are searching for the MFP Server by the “Server Manager” utilities. Password, enter the password you want to change to the MFP Server. The password can be up to 7-digit alphanumeric format. The default password is “1234”. Re-type Password, enter the same password for the MFP Server again.

What Advanced Settings are available?

Some advanced feature of the MFP Server can be set. TCP/IP Printing (LPR/IPP/RAW): This MFP Server supports TCP/IP network protocol and LPR/IPP/RAW printing protocols. By default these protocols are enabled.

How do I configure the Wireless settings in the Setup Wizard?

If you want to use the MFP Server through wireless LAN, please set up the MFP Server through Ethernet first and make sure your wireless LAN setting is correct. After setting the wireless LAN, unplug the Ethernet cable and restart the MFP Server, then you can start to use the MFP Server through wireless LAN. If the wireless configuration does not work, please plug the Ethernet cable again, restart the MFP Server and configure the MFP Server through Ethernet until the wireless LAN settings are correct.

You can enable/disable the wireless function and set up the wireless parameters for the MFP Server. The parameters include “Function”, “Mode”, “ESSID” and “Channel Number”. You can manually set the wireless network that you want to connect in this page or use the “Site Survey” function to automatically search for an available wireless network and associate with it.

  • Function: is for user to disable, enable or let the MFP Server auto select to connect to the wired or wireless network. If “Disable” is selected, the MFP Server can only connect to the network through wired Ethernet. If “Enable” is selected, the MFP Server can only connect to the network through Wireless LAN. If “Auto” is selected, the MFP Server can automatically decide to enable or disable the wireless function. The MFP Server only can work in either Ethernet or wireless LAN mode. It cannot work in both Ethernet and wireless LAN mode at the same time. When the MFP Server starts up, it will auto-detect if the LAN port is connected to an active network by an Ethernet cable. If the MFP Server is connected to an active network by Ethernet cable when starting up, the MFP Server will run in Ethernet mode. If the MFP Server is not connected to an active network by Ethernet cable when starting up, the MFP Server will run in wireless LAN mode. The MFP Server default is in “Auto” mode.
  • Mode: is the operation mode of wireless station. You can choose either “Ad Hoc” or “Infrastructure” mode. If you do not have any access point and want to use peer-to-peer connection, you have to choose “Ad Hoc” mode. If you have an access point as the wireless LAN infrastructure, you have to choose “Infrastructure” mode.
  • ESSID: is the unique name identified by in a wireless LAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs. Please make sure that the ESSID of all stations and access points in the same WLAN network are the same.
  • Channel Number: is the channel number of your wireless LAN. Please make sure that the channel number of all stations and access points in the same WLAN network are the same.

How do I use the Site Survey function?

You can use this “Site Survey” function to search for available access points in you location. In the list is the information of all available access points or wireless stations, includes SSID, BSSID, Channel, Type, Encryption and Signal Strength. You can select one wireless device in the list for this MFP Server to associate with or you have to go back to Wireless page to manually setup the wireless parameters. There is “WLAN Function” setting for you to setup Auto/Disable/Enable wireless function of the MFP Server.

How do I configure Encryption in the Setup Wizard?

This MFP Server supports WEP and WPA-PSK security mode. If you want to use WEP encryption to protect your wireless network, you have to select “WEP”. If you want to use WPA-PSK, you have to select “WPA-PSK” (for an infrastructure network or “WPA-None” (enables WPA security for an ad hoc network). The wireless security setting should be the same with other wireless devices in the same network.

  • WEP Security Mode:
    • Key Length: You can choose “64-bit” to use WEP with 64-bit key length encryption or choose “128-bit” to use WEP with 128-bit key length encryption. The longer key length can provide better security but worse transmission throughput.
    • Key Format: You may select to use ASCII Characters (alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal digits (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be the WEP Key.
    • PassPhrase: A “PassPhrase” simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for the MFP Server.
    • Default Key: Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the key you select it in the “Default key” will take effect.
    • Key 1 – Key 4: The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted within the wireless network. Fill the text box by following the rules:
      • 64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or 5-digit ASCII character as the encryption keys. For example: “0123456aef“ or “Guest“.
      • 128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or 10-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys. For example: “01234567890123456789abcdef“ or “administrator“.
  • WPA-PSK or WPA-None Security Mode: “WPA-shared key” (for an infrastructure network) or “WPA-None” (enables WPA security for your ad hoc network) requires users to select the advanced encryption methods, i.e. TKIP or AES and enter a set of shared key.
    • TKIP: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets. This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security.
    • AES: AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for the security in the wireless network.
    • Key: Enter 8 to 63 digits of ASCII format to be the key for the authentication within the network.

When you finish configuring the wireless security, click “Save & Next” to confirm the configuration.

How do I configure the TCP/IP settings in the Setup Wizard?

You can configure the MFP Server to automatically get IP from DHCP server or manually specify static IP. If you need the MFP Server to automatically get an IP from DHCP server, select “Enable Obtain TCP/IP Settings Automatically (Use DHCP/ BOOTP)”. You also can select “Disable Use the following TCP/IP Settings” to manually assign “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask” and “Gateway” for the MFP Server.

How do I save settings in the Setup Wizard?

After configuring the MFP Server, you have to click the “Save Settings” to save the settings and restart the system.

How do I load default settings using System Tools?

You can use this page to restore the factory default settings. All of your previous setup will be cleared.

How do I upgrade firmware from the browser using System Tools?

You can upgrade new firmware for this MFP Server in this page. Click “Browse” to select the new firmware in your storage and then click “OK”, the firmware will be updated in several minutes. Be aware that if you have started upgrading firmware, you have to follow all the upgrading steps or the MFP Server can’t turn back to normal configuration.

What is LPR Printing?

LPR Printing (Line Printer Remote technology) allows users to connect to MFPs or printers via TCP/IP for printing sharing. The computer with Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista operating system can use the protocol to share printing in the network. MFP Server can support LPR printing by default.

If you install the MFP Server in Windows 98SE/Me/NT, the MFP Server provides a tool “Network Port Setup” that helps to add the LPR protocol to users’ computer easily.

How do I configure the LPR setting in Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista?

  1. Click “Start”, choose “Settings” and select “Printers and Faxes”.
  2. Click “Add a Printer”.
  3. The “Add Printer Wizard” is displayed. Click “Next”.
  4. Select “Local Printer attached to this computer” and click “Next”.
  5. Choose “Create a new port” and “Standard TCP/IP Port”. Click “Next”.
  6. Please make sure that the MFP Server and the MFP or Printer have turned on and connected to the network correctly before you continue. Click “Next”.
  7. Enter the IP Address of the MFP Server in the “Printer Name or IP Address”. Click “Next”.
  8. Select “Custom” and click “Settings”. When you have finished the settings at step 9, click “Next” to continue.
  9. Select “LPR” and enter “lpt1” in the “Queue Name”, click “OK”. By default the queue name of the MFP Server is “lpt1”.
  10. Click “Finish”.
  11. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click “Next”. If your printer is not in the list, click “Have Disk…” to install the driver of the printer. After installation, the printer model will be added to the list.
  12. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click “Next”.
  13. You have added the network printer to the PC successfully. The information of the printer is displayed in the windows. Click “Finish”.

What is RAW Printing?

RAW Printing allows users to connect to MFPs or printers via TCP/IP for printing sharing. The computer with Windows 2000/XP/2003 operating system can use the protocol to share printing in the network. MFP Server can support RAW printing by default.

How do I configure the RAW setting in Windows 2000/XP/2003?

  1. Click “Start”, choose “Settings” and select “Printers and Faxes”.
  2. Click “Add a Printer”.
  3. The “Add Printer Wizard” is displayed. Click “Next”.
  4. Select “Local Printer attached to this computer” and click “Next”.
  5. Choose “Create a new port” and “Standard TCP/IP Port”. Click “Next”.
  6. Please make sure that the MFP Server and the MFP or Printer have turned on and connected to the network correctly before you continue. Click “Next”.
  7. Enter the IP Address of the MFP Server in the “Printer Name or IP Address”. Click “Next”.
  8. Select “Custom” and click “Settings”. When you have finished the settings at step 9, click “Next” to continue.
  9. Select “RAW” and enter “lpt1” in the “Queue Name”, click “OK”. By default the queue name of the MFP Server is “lpt1”.
  10. Click “Finish”.
  11. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click “Next”. If your printer is not in the list, click “Have Disk…” to install the driver of the printer. After installation, the printer model will be added to the list.
  12. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click “Next”.
  13. You have added the network printer to the PC successfully. The information of the printer is displayed in the windows. Click “Finish”.

What is IPP Printing?

IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) Printing provides a convenient way of remote printing service by TCP/IP. The MFP Server can support IPP printing in Windows 2000/XP/2003 by default. By using the IPP printing, you can share the printer to all the PC’s that can access the MFP Server by IP. You can even share your MFP or printer to Internet users.

What System Setup is required for IPP Printing?

  • MFP Server Side: It is needless to do any setting on the MFP Server side. Make sure the MFP Server has correct IP settings. If you want to share the printers to Internet users, you have to set a real IP to the MFP Server. You also have to make sure that any gateway, router or firewall does not block IPP protocol if you have these gateway devices installed in your network.
  • Client Side: You only need to perform Window’s standard Add New Printer procedure.
    1. Click “Start”, choose “Settings” and select “Printers and Faxes”.
    2. Click “Add a Printer”.
    3. The “Add Printer Wizard” is displayed. Click “Next”.
    4. Select “A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer”. Click “Next”.
    5. Select “Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network” and enter the URL of MFP Server. The URL format is “http://IP:631/Port Name”. The IP should be the MFP Server’s IP. The number 631 is IPP standard port number. Port Name is the port name of MFP Server that your printer is connected to. The default port name is “lpt1”. One example of the URL is http://192.168.2.2:631/lpt1. After entering the URL of MFP Server, click “Next”.
    6. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click “Next”. If your printer is not in the list, click “Have Disk…” to install the driver of the printer. After installation, the printer model will be added to the list.
    7. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click “Next”.
    8. You have added the network printer to the PC successfully. The information of the printer is displayed in the windows. Click “Finish”.

What printing protocols does the MFP Server support?

This MFP Server supports TCP/IP network protocol and IPP, RAW and LPR printing protocols, it can be a print server when you operate it in Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista, Unix/Linux and MAC OS. The IPP and RAW printing protocols can be used in Windows 2000/XP/2003. The LPR printing protocol can be used in Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista, Unix/Linux and MAC OS.

How do I install the MFP Server to be print server in Windows 98SE/Me/NT?

Before you start, you should have:

  • One computer with Windows 98SE/Me/NT
  • The TCP/IP network protocol has been installed in the PC

What do I need to know before Software Installation?

Before you start, you should check your computer’s operating system. This program can be run in Windows 2000 SP4 above, Windows XP SP1 above and Windows Vista. You have to uninstall all the MFP server drivers and utilities if you have installed the previous version.

What is the EZMax Installation Wizard?

This wizard can be run in Windows 2000/XP/Vista. You can install the MFP Server by EZMAX Setup Wizard in the CD-ROM including in the package. The wizard is an easy and quick configuration tool for internet connection with series process. When you start EZMAX Setup Wizard, you will get the welcome screen. Please choose the language to start the configuration. The wizard will guide you to finish your network connection.

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