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1: Introduction
The xPrintServer is a patent-pending AirPrint print server which provides wireless printing capabilities for
iPad, iPhone and other devices with iOS-enabled AirPrint applications for up to 2 network printers and 8
USB printers (USB hub not included). xPrintServer Home Edition also enables printing to USB printers
from Mac OS X Lion and Windows (XP, 7). Simply plug the xPrintServer into your network (router or
switch with wireless access point), then plug your USB printer(s) into the xPrintServer. Within seconds the
xPrintServer will auto-discover your printers to enable printing from iPads and iPhones.
Figure 1-1 xPrintServer
Network and Home Editions
The xPrintServer comes in Network and Home editions. This user guide documents the features
and functionality of the Home edition xPrintServer.
Key Features
No additional software is needed on the iOS device
Simple configuration
Supports up to 8 USB printers via USB hub and up to 2 network-attached printers
Note: Print jobs process one at a time regardless of the number of configured printers. USB hub
for connecting USB printers is not included.
Automatic printer discovery and configuration (for supported printers)
Security features
External LED status indicator
Configuration via browser (HTTP)
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1: Introduction
Supported iOS Devices
xPrintServer supports all iOS-enabled AirPrint applications. AirPrint is included in all newer
generation Apple® devices with iOS 4.2 and later. These include:
iPad, iPad2 and iPad3
iPhone (3GS or later)
iPod Touch (3rd generation or later)
Supported Printers and Printer Protocols
Note: Supported printers should be directly attached to the network (wired or wirelessly).
The xPrintServer supports printers that support one of the following transport protocols and Page
Description Language (PDL):
JetDirect (also known as AppSocket)
LPD
LPR
IPP
HTTP
The following PDL is supported:
PCL 4, 5 and 6
Postscript
the latest list of all supported printers. This list is periodically updated with new printers.
Supported DHCP Configuration
xPrintServer supports DHCP-assigned IP Addresses. The following items are configured via
Static IP or DHCP.
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
DNS Server
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Supported Browsers
Lantronix supports the latest version of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Suite, Mozilla Firefox, Safari,
and Chrome.
Product Information
You will need the serial number of your xPrintServer device when setting up your xPrintServer
user interface. The serial number can be found on the product information label adhered to your
device.
Figure 1-2 Sample Product Information Label
Bar Code
Serial Number
Product Revision
Part Number
Manufacturing
Code Date
Serial Number
A serial number is a unique, identifying number specific to each hardware device including an
xPrintServer, printer or any Apple iOS device.
Figure 1-3 Sample Serial Numbers on Hardware Devices
00-80-A3-8E-00-63
or
00:80:A3:8E:00:63
or
0080A38E0063
IP Address
Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address. The xPrintServer gets
a unique IP address from the DHCP server on your network (default method) or can be manually
configured with a static IP address.
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2: Installation
This chapter describes how to install your xPrintServer.
Package Contents
Your xPrintServer product package includes the following:
One (1) xPrintServer
One (1) Quick Start Guide
One (1) RJ-45 Ethernet Cable (3 ft)
One (1) Universal Power Supply
User-Supplied Items
You also need the following items to install and operate your xPrintServer:
A working power outlet
WI-FI Access Point
Network-Attached Printer (wired or wireless)
USB Printer
Your iOS device (e.g., iPad, iPhone) with connection to the network via WI-FI
Hardware Components
There is one USB port, one power input, one Ethernet port, and two types of LED indicators on
the xPrintServer. The LEDs provide information about device activity and status.
Figure 2-1 xPrintServer LEDs
Status LED
Power Input
USB Port
Left LED
Right LED
Ethernet Port
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Ethernet LEDs
There are two LEDs located on the upper left and right corners of the Ethernet socket
(see Figure 2-1). These indicate the status of the connection.
Left LED
Green ON, 100Mbps Ethernet Link
Green Blinking, 100Mbps Activity
Orange ON, 10Mbps Ethernet Link
Orange Blinking, 10Mbps Activity
OFF, No Ethernet Link
Right LED
Always OFF
The Ethernet port can connect to an Ethernet (10Mbps) or Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) network.
Status LEDs
The Status LED on the xPrintServer device is incorporated into the “X” letter of the Lantronix logo
on the top of the device. The behavior of this LED indicates the type of activity occurring in the
xPrintServer device. The Status LED color is orange when lit, and specific display patterns
indicate the specific type of activity. The LED may display a solid light, display no light, slowly
glow on, slowly glow off, or flash on/off.
Table 2-1 Status LED, Top of Device
Orange “X” LED
Solid
Description
A continuous solid light indicates the power is on or the device is booting.
No light indicates the power is off.
OFF
Blinking
Glow/Dim
Even blinking pattern indicates the device is printing.
Pulsating pattern of glowing and dimming light cycle occurring once every three
(Repeating Pattern) seconds. Indicates the device is booted, idle and waiting for a job.
Code 1
Code 2
Code 3
Code 4
Code 5
Code 6
Code 7
A repeating pattern of a single flash followed by two seconds of
no light indicates the device is obtaining the DHCP address.
Note: Codes 1
through 7 indicate
a grouped number
of flashes in the
Orange “X” LED
separated by a two
second interval
where the light is
off. The specific
code/number of
flashes separated
by a two second
no-light interval
indicates a specific
status as described
in the grey cells to
the left.
A repeating pattern of two flashes followed by two seconds of
no light indicates there are no configured printers.
A repeating pattern of three flashes followed by two seconds of
no light indicates a factory default reset.
A repeating pattern of four flashes followed by two seconds of
no light indicates a successful firmware update.
A repeating pattern of five flashes followed by two seconds of
no light indicates a failed firmware update.
A repeating pattern of six flashes followed by two seconds of no
light indicates a printing error.
A repeating pattern of seven flashes followed by two seconds of
no light indicates printer discovery is in process.
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Installation Steps
With all xPrintServer package contents and the requisite user-supplied items listed above, you
may begin installation.
1. Make sure printing from your Windows or Mac computer (from which the USB printer is
directly attached) is working before proceeding. If you are installing a new USB printer, this
may require downloading and installing print drivers to your desktop from the printer
manufacturer.
2. Connect the USB printer cable to the USB port of the xPrintServer.
3. Connect the network cable from the wireless router/switch to the xPrintServer.
4. Power on the xPrintServer with the supplied power cord. The xPrintServer will automatically
set-up all printers on your network. The glowing “X” will blink quickly for about 30 seconds,
then it will pulse slowly to show it’s ready for printing.
Figure 2-2 Quick Connect Diagram
Topology Support
The xPrintServer is hardwired (via standard CAT-5) cabling to a router, switch or hub. The system
requires an Access Point (A/P) be also hardwired and connected to the network. The iOS devices
associates with the A/Pand communicates to the xPrintServer when a print job is ready to be
processed. The xPrintServer communicates with network attached printer(s); the printers may
either be wired or wirelessly connected to the network.
For the xPrintServer to auto-detect printers on bootup, the xPrintServer and printers must be on
the same subnet. After auto-detection has been completed, the xPrintServer can then be
relocated to a different subnet (WI-FI connected subnet that iOS devices are connected to)
assuming that subnet can route to the previous subnet.
The xPrintServer uses Zeroconf to advertise print services to the iOS device(s) and requires
either one or both of the following:
Both the iOS device and the xPrintServer are on the same subnet.
The iOS device and xPrintServer are on different subnets but multicast traffic is
communicated between the subnets.
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3: Navigation and Printing
This chapter explains how to navigate and use your xPrintServer user interface including
directions on how to login and log out, how to change your password, and most importantly, how
to print from your iOS device.
Finding the xPrintServer IP Address
Use these directions to find your device IP address through which you may log into your
xPrintServer device. Internet access is required.
Every xPrintServer device has a unique, identifying serial number that can be found on the
xPrintServer will automatically register its IP address and associated serial number with the
provides the unique IP address of the xPrintServer device. You may then use the xPrintServer IP
address to log into the user interface for printing management.
Use these directions to find the IP address of a new xPrintServer device.
3. Press Enter on the keyboard. You will be prompted for the xPrintServer serial number.
4. Enter the serial number of your xPrintServer. The serial number can be found on the
alphanumeric set of 12 characters.
Figure 3-1 Serial Number
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5. Click the Go! button. You will be redirected to your xPrintServer URL, after which a login
prompt will appear.
Figure 3-2 Redirected to Login Prompt
6. Enter the default admin user login information.
Note: Upon initial login, modify the default “PASS”
password as soon as possible for security reasons.
See Changing Passwords.
User Name: admin
Password: PASS
You will be redirected to your xPrintServer device URL where you will see the
7. Take note of the IP address of your xPrintServer device for all future logins.
Note: Your xPrintServer IP address is assigned by DHCP by default, however, you can manually
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System Status on the Home Page
You will see your xPrintServer System Status information on the Home page whenever you
log into your xPrintServer URL.
Figure 3-3 IP System Status Information on the Home Page
The System Status information includes your IP address along with other important system
status information:
Edition
The edition of xPrintServer (Home Edition).
Version
The current version of your firmware.
Name
The configurable name for the xPrintServer device. The default name is xPrintServer.
IP Address
The unique IP address associated with your xPrintServer device. This IP address may
be used to directly pull up the user interface of a connected and live xPrintServer.
Serial Number
The unique serial number associated with the xPrintServer device which should match
Up time
The amount of time the xPrintServer has been operational since powered on or last
restarted.
Configured Printers
The number of total discovered printers available for use on iOS devices.
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Current Status
The current status of the xPrintServer.
Time-zone
The configured time zone (can be changed through the Admin tab/page).
Status Time
The time at which the system status information you see on the screen was captured.
Logging In
xPrintServer at any time.
1. Open an internet web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of your xPrintServer device.
Note: If Bonjour is installed on your computer or Mac, you may also access the user interface by
entering: xPrintServer.local
Figure 3-4 Login Prompt
3. Enter your login information when prompted.
User Name
Password
You are logged into the xPrintServer user interface when you see
Logging Off
1. Click the Log-Off tab located at the top far right of any xPrintServer user interface page. You
will be prompted to close out of your browser window.
2. Close out of your browser to completely log off.
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Changing Passwords
Use these directions to change your password.
To change your password:
2. Click the Password link on the left side of the Home page. The Change Password page
will appear displaying the User for which the password change is being made.
3. Complete the following fields:
Note: Passwords are case-sensitive and may
Current Password
New Password
include up to 32 characters. All printable characters
maybe used with the exception of single and double
quotation marks such as: ‘ or “.
Re-enter new Password
4. Click Change Password.
5. Click OK in the confirmation popup that appears. Your password is changed.
Note: You will be asked to login again if you attempt to navigate to a different user interface
page.
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Navigation
Basic navigation features for the xPrintServer user interface are outlined in this section.
Figure 3-5 Navigating the xPrintServer User Interface
The firmware version is listed
on the top of every web page
Tabs allow you to move between
xPrintServer pages and to Log-Off
Double-click to sort
table information by
column heading
Clicking the
button beside a
Links
available for each
page are listed here
particular table list
item will pull up the
popup command
menu associated
with that item.
Search
When a specific
printer on the Printers
page is clicked, details
about this printer will
appear in grey fields
beneath the list of
printers.
See Figure 4-1.
Sometimes multiple pages are necessary to
list all the items in the Jobs and Logs
pages. In these circumstances, page
navigation features will become available at
the bottom of the screen.
Go to the first page
.
Go to the last page
Go to the next page
Go backward one page…
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As illustrated above, basic navigation features for the xPrintServer user interface include the
following:
Tabs/Pages
All the functionality of your xPrintServer user interface is divided between the Home, Admin,
Jobs, Printers, Logs and Log-Off tabs located across the top of the user. Access these
pages by clicking the same-named tab along the top of the screen. For instance, click the
Jobs tab to get to the Jobs page or click Home to get to the Home page.
Links
Click to select from the links/commands available for each tab/page. All links available for a
particular web page are displayed along the left side. For instance, links to Active,
Completed and All jobs are available on the left side of the Jobs page.
Search
A Search field is available for the Jobs, Printers and Users tab/pages. Directly typing into
the Search field will automatically update the displayed list of jobs, printers or users. The
contents of the Search field can be edited repeatedly or even deleted and the
Jobs/Printers/Users list will adjust automatically. Deleting all contents of the Search field will
cause the results to show everything available and no longer display filtered results.
Button
This button may be found beside all items listed on the Jobs and Printers pages. Click the
button beside a particular print job or printer on these pages to pull up a popup command
menu with commands that are available for that item.
Note: The Home edition of xPrintServer supports printing for up to two configured network-
attached printers. The first two printers will have the full popup command menu of options (see
printers are considered “Over Network Printer Limit”. These over limit printers may be accessed
through xPrintServer but cannot be printed to and will display a limited popup command menu
Figure 3-6 Full and Limited Printer Command Popup Menus
Full
vs.
Limited
Log-Off Tab
A Log-Off tab located at the far upper right of every xPrintServer user interface page allows
you to logout easily.
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Printing from an iOS Device
This section explains how to print from your iOS device (e.g., iPad, iPod or iPhone).
Use these steps to print from your iPad, iPhone or other iOS device.
2. Using your iPad, iPhone or other iOS device, open web page, email, photo, etc. you wish to
print and choose the icon to open the native print menu:
Figure 3-7 Sample View of Native Print Menu
Note: A list of available
commands will appear on the
native print menu and will differ
in appearance depending on the
type of Apple device.
3. Choose Printer in the Printer Options
menu that appears. All available networked
printers will display on your iOS device.
Note: Printer
Options appear
differently on
different iOS
devices.
4. Select the appropriate printer.
5. Select the number of copies to print.
6. Click Print. Your print job will be sent
to the selected printer
Figure 3-8
Sample View of
Printer Options
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Printing from a Mac OS X Lion Desktop
This section explains how to print from your Mac Operating System (OS) desktop. xPrintServer
Home Edition supports desktop printing from Mac OS X Lion.
Use these steps to setup printing from your Mac OS through the xPrintServer.
2. Go to System Preferences > Hardware.
3. Click on Print & Scan.
4. Click on the + button on the lower left corner. A list of printers appear.
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5. Select the printer you wish to add.
6. Click on the Add button. The printer is now added in your available list of printers and is
ready to print.
Setting Up Printing from a Windows 7 Desktop
This section explains how to prepare your Windows 7 desktop for printing . xPrintServer Home
Edition supports desktop printing from Windows 7 and Windows XP Operating Systems through
Bonjour Print Services. You will need to download Bonjour Print Services for Windows v2.0.2 or
higher. .
Performing Add Printer Setup
instructed.
3. Launch Bonjour Printer Wizard:
Through Window’s Start Menu by clicking Start > Control Panel > Bonjour Print
Services > Bonjour Print Wizard.
By double-clicking the Bonjour Print Wizard icon on your desktop.
The Bonjour Printer Wizard appears with a list of discovered printers.
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4. Click on printer you wish to install.
5. Search and select your printer by Manufacturer or Printer (model number) and click Next.
6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Configuring a Default Printer
This section provides instructions on setting an installed printer on your network as the default
printer.
1. Click Start > Control Panel on your desktop.
2. Double-click to select Devices and Printers.
3. Right-click the printer to be set as default and select Set as default printer. The selected
printer is now set as the default printer.
Setting Up Printing from a Windows XP Desktop
This section explains how to prepare your Windows XP desktop for printing. xPrintServer Home
Edition supports desktop printing from Windows XP and Windows 7 Operating Systems through
Bonjour Print Services. You will need to download Bonjour Print Services for Windows v2.0.2 or
higher. .
Performing Add Printer Setup
instructed.
3. Launch Bonjour Printer Wizard:
Through Window’s Start Menu by clicking Start > Control Panel > Bonjour Print
Services > Bonjour Print Wizard.
By double-clicking the Bonjour Print Wizard icon on your desktop.
The Bonjour Printer Wizard appears with a list of discovered printers.
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4. Click on printer you wish to install.
5. Search and select your printer by Manufacturer or Printer (model number) and click Next.
6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Configuring a Default Printer
This section provides instructions on setting an installed printer on your network as the default
printer.
1. Click Start > Control Panel on your desktop.
2. Double-click to select Printers and Faxes.
3. Right-click the printer to be set as default and select Set as default printer. The selected
printer is now set as the default printer.
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4: Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure your xPrintServer using the xPrintServer user interface.
Viewing Configured Printers
Utilize these instructions to view provisioned network-connected printers installed since the
xPrintServer last started up or printers on other networks if their IP addresses have been added
2. Click the Printers tab to access the Printers > List page. The Description, Location,
Make/Model and the most recent Status of all currently configured printers will be listed on
this page.
5. Click on any printer in the list to retrieve additional information on that printer. In Figure 4-1
below, the second printer in the list was clicked and the printer details in the grey fields below
appeared at the bottom of the list of printers.
Figure 4-1 Printer Information
Description
Location
Status
Name
IP Address
6. Click the
button to the right of a specific printer to access a pop-up command menu of
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Configuring Printers
Note: Discovery in the xPrintServer from a PC requires Bonjour®, which may be installed via
All printers are added and configured to the xPrintServer via discovery where the xPrintServer
discovers and provisions all network-connected printers as AirPrint printers. Discovery happens in
one of two ways:
Auto Discovery: This is the automatic method of printer discovery and provisioning. Auto
discovery is enabled by default so that each time the xPrintServer starts up or a printer is
connected to the USB port, the Discovery protocol automatically runs one time, discovering
and provisioning all printers connected since the last start up. This automatic feature can be
disabled.
Discovery: This is the user-activated method of discovering and provisioning printers that
can be initiated after the xPrintServer is up and running. This method is useful in situations
where printer(s) have been added since the last xPrintServer start up. A user may wish to
discover and provision the printer(s) at a particular moment rather than waiting until the auto
discovery opportunity at the next xPrintServer startup.
Note: Only printers listed among the Lantronix xPrintServer published list of printers will be auto-
provisioned after Discovery (see http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/mobile-print-
servers/supported-printer-list.html). Configuration options to manually add a printer and modify
advanced printer settings are available under Printers > Advanced. Use these advanced options
only if instructed to do so by Lantronix Technical Support.
Enabling or Disabling Discovery
The auto discovery utility of xPrintServer is enabled by default so that whenever you start up your
xPrintServer device, auto discovery will automatically run one time. Auto discovery may be
disabled or re-enabled at any time. Utilize these instructions to access where you may disable or
re-enable auto discovery.
2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page.
3. Click the Discovery link to the left of the page to reach the Printer Discovery page. The
current auto discovery mode will be displayed at the top of the page.
Figure 4-2 Printer Discovery Page
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4. Check Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable printer discovery, as desired. The auto
discovery mode will automatically adjust to your selection in a few seconds and your mode
choice will be remembered for subsequent xPrintServer startups.
Configuring Printers through Auto Discovery
Auto discovery of printers happens automatically each time you startup xPrintServer, so long as
auto discovery is enabled prior to the startup.
protocol runs one time automatically upon startup.
3. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page. All printers which were auto
discovered at this startup will be listed here with “Auto Discovered” listed under the Location
column.
4. Click the Discovery link to the left of the page to reach the Printer Discovery page. A
Printer Auto Discovery Report will appear showing the current date and time the xPrintServer
automatically discovered and configured printers and associated downloaded drivers.
Figure 4-3 Sample Printer Auto Discovery Report
Configuring Printers through Discovery
You may run Discovery anytime after xPrintServer is started up. Utilize these instructions to
discover and provision network printers connected after the xPrintServer last started up or
printers on other networks if their IP addresses have been added (see
2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page.
3. Click the Discovery link to the left of the page to reach the Printer Discovery page. A
message stating “Printer Auto Discovery has not yet been run” will appear if printers are
available for discovery. If new printers are not available for discovery, you will see a Printer
4. Click the Re-run Discovery button within the Printer Auto Discovery Report to manually
check for any new printers. After a few minutes, a new Printer Auto Discovery Report will
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appear showing the current date and time of the current discovery and configuration of
printers and associated downloaded drivers.
5. Expand the SNMP field to see configuration information about the discovered printer(s). An
example of what you may see in the SNMP field:
Figure 4-4 Expanding SNMP Information
Expand the Detected Printers field and further expand additional available
subcategories (indicated with a icon to the left) to see a list of discovered
printers and the status of the provisioning results:
Figure 4-5 Expanding Detected Printers Information
Note: If you expand the Printer Auto Discovery Report, you may need to use the left-right and
up-down scroll bar to see the entire contents of your report.
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Deleting All Configured Printers
The auto discovery utility of xPrintServer is enabled by default so that whenever you turn on your
xPrintServer device, auto discovery will automatically run one time. Utilize these instructions to
access the area where you may disable or re-enable auto discovery.
2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page.
3. Click the Discovery link to the left of the page to reach the Printer Discovery page.
4. Click the Remove all printers button to remove all configured printers, as desired.
5. Click Yes in the confirmation popup that appears.
Setting Real Time Clock
Real Time Clock is a built-in function in xPrintServer which time-stamps printing-related activities
such as identifying the time of log activities or print jobs. Real Time Clock is automatically on and
Standard Time).
To modify the Time-zone
2. Click the Admin tab to access the Admin page.
3. Click the Time-zone link on the left side of the page to access the Select Time-zone page.
4. Select a new time zone from the Select Time-zone drop-down menu.
5. Click the Change Time-zone button.
6. Click Yes in the confirmation popup that appears.
7. Wait for the xPrintServer to reboot. When the time zone is changed, the xPrintServer device
now set to your new chosen time zone.
Assigning a Static IP Address to the xPrintServer
Your xPrintServer IP address is DHCP by default, but can be configured with a static IP address.
Utilize these instructions to establish a static IP address.
2. Click the Admin tab to access the Admin > Time-zone page.
3. Select IP Address to access the Admin > IP Address page.
4. Click the Static radio button near the top of the page to access static IP address
configuration fields.
5. Complete the following fields:
IP Address
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Netmask
Default Gateway
DNS Server
6. Click Save.
7. Click OK in the confirmation popup that appears. The unit will automatically restart.
8. Close out of your xPrintServer browser and open a new browser.
9. Enter the newly assigned static IP address.
appear on the System Status page.
Admin Printer Configuration Options
Configuration options available on a specific printer can be accessed and configured through the
xPrintServer user interface (i.e., configuring the number of copies, duplexing and page range).
and use these directions to configure it.
Printing a Test Page
Use these directions to print a test page for a selected printer.
2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page.
5. Click the
button beside the printer through which you want to print a test page.
6. Click Print Test Page in the popup command menu that appears (or Cancel within the same
menu if you want to back out of it) and a test page print job will be sent to the selected
printer..
7. Click OK in the confirmation popup providing a print job ID.
Purging Job History
Use this selection to purge all printed job history information. By default, xPrintServer otherwise
maintains a list of the last 50 printed jobs.
2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page.
5. Click the
button beside the printer with the job history you want to purge.
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6. Click Purge Job History in the popup command menu that appears (or Cancel within the
same menu if you want to back out of it).
7. Click Yes in the confirmation popup to continue (or No to cancel action) and all print jobs not
yet printed will be purged from the selected printer.
8. Click OK in the second confirmation popup.
Deleting a Printer
Use this selection to delete a printer that is currently configured. Printers may later be added and
2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page.
5. Click the
button beside the printer you want to delete.
6. Click Delete Printer in the popup command menu that appears (or Cancel within the same
menu if you want to back out of it).
7. Click Yes in the confirmation popup to continue (or No to cancel action) and the selected
printer will be deleted.
8. Click OK in the second confirmation popup.
Changing Printer Description
Use this selection to change the description of a configured printer as it will display to all users.
2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page.
5. Click the
button beside the printer for which you want to change description.
6. Click Change Description in the popup command menu that appears (or Cancel within the
same menu if you want to back out of it).
7. Type the new description for the printer in the field which appears.
8. Click Save. After a few seconds, the printer description will be changed.
Changing Printer Location
Use this selection to change the location of a configured printer. This command is useful for
updating the location of printers initially identified as “Auto Discovery”.
2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page.
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5. Click the button beside the printer with location to be changed.
6. Click Change Location in the popup command menu that appears (or Cancel within the
same menu if you want to back out of it).
7. Type the new description for the printer in the field which appears.
8. Click Save. After a few seconds, the printer name will be changed.
Showing Shared Printer Information
Use this selection to make an xPrintServer-provisioned printer visible and available to iPad,
iPhone and other iOS devices. Up to 2 network-attached printers can be seen and shared at a
time.
2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page.
5. Click the
button beside the printer information to be shared.
6. Click Show Share Info in the popup command menu that appears (or Cancel within the
same menu if you want to back out of it). An information popup window appears showing the
printer as it is shared:
Figure 4-6 Show Share Info Popup
7. Click OK in the information popup window to close it.
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Sharing a Printer
Use this selection to make an xPrintServer-provisioned printer visible and available to iPad,
iPhone and other iOS devices.
2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page.
5. Click the
button beside the printer to be shared.
6. Click Share Printer in the popup command menu that appears (or Cancel within the same
menu if you want to back out of it).
7. Click Yes in the confirmation popup to continue (or No to cancel action) and the selected
printer becomes visible and available on iOS devices.
8. Click OK in the second confirmation popup.
Hiding a Printer
Use this selection to hide an xPrintServer-provisioned printer so that it is no longer visible or
available on iPad, iPhone and other iOS devices.
2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page.
4. Click the
button beside the printer you wish to hide.
5. Click Hide Printer in the popup command menu that appears (or Cancel within the same
menu if you want to back out of it).
6. Click Yes in the confirmation popup to continue (or No to cancel action) and the selected
printer becomes invisible and no longer available on iOS devices.
7. Click OK in the second confirmation popup.
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Setting Printer Options
Use this selection to view and modify settings in an xPrintServer-provisioned printer.
2. Click the Printer tab to access the Printers > List page.
4. Click the
button beside the printer you wish to set printer options.
5. Click Set Printer Options in the popup command menu that appears (or Cancel within the
same menu if you want to back out of it). Available printer settings will appear.
Different printers will have different printer settings available for modification.
Some printers will have multiple heading tabs by which all the setting options are
organized.
Figure 4-7 Sample Printer Options
Every printer has different setting
options available, organized under
one or more heading tab(s) as
exemplified by the options
available in these printers.
The printer above provides only
five modifiable settings under the
single heading tab, “General”.
The printer to the right
has several modifiable settings
organized beneath each of the
seven dark blue heading tabs.
Clicking any of the blue heading
tabs brings you to the printer
setting options organized under
that tab.
6. Click through available tabbed headings (all in dark blue) and make changes as desired.
7. Click Save Changes to save. A note verifying that settings have been saved successfully
will appear on the screen. Changes to printer settings will remain in place until changed
through xPrintServer.
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8. Click the Return to Printer List button at any time to return to the Printers > List page.
Updating Printer IP Addresses
Use this feature to update printer IP addresses on the xPrintServer. This feature allows auto-
discovery of printers outside the current subnet.
2. Click the Printers tab to access the Printers page.
3. Click the Printer Address link on the left side of the Printers page. A list of existing Printer
IP Addresses will appear in the Printer IP Addresses page, if any were previously
established.
4. Click into the large square field in the Printer IP Addresses page.
Figure 4-8 Printer IP Address Page
Click inside to edit/type
printer IP addresses.
5. Update the Printer IP Addresses by adding a new printer IP address, modifying an existing IP
address or deleting an address. To add more than one printer IP address, enter one address
per line (separated by a paragraph break using the Enter key on the keyboard).
6. Click Save to save added or modified IP address(es).
7. Click OK in the confirmation popup.
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Viewing Print Jobs on the xPrintServer User Interface
Use these steps to view all print jobs and details on a specific print job.
2. Click the Jobs tab to access the Jobs page. All Active Jobs are listed here. The
information on this page is refreshed every 15 seconds.
3. Click the desired link to left to view a desired job category:
Active: to show all jobs that are currently active (default view)
Completed: to show all jobs that have been completed
All: to show all jobs, active or completed.
6. Clicking on a particular job brings up specific information about the job in a grey field below
the job list.
Figure 4-9 Print Job Details
Renaming xPrintServer Device
As part of the initialization process, the xPrintServer registers a Lantronix-specific Bonjour
Service Type (lantronix-ips._tcpwhich uses the default device name of xPrintServer).
As with any Bonjour discovery application, you can find your xPrintServer or any Bonjour-
<devicename> with the name of the device. Therefore, you would search for your xPrintServer
the xPrintServer URL used to access the xPrintServer web interface would also be modified. For
instance, if the default name xprintserveris renamed to printer1, the browser URL
The directions below can be used to rename an xPrintServer device. This is a useful function in
situations where there are multiple xPrintServers on a network as each device should have a
unique name. Changing the xPrintServer name requires a restart to use the new xPrintServer
1. Click the Admin tab to access the Admin page.
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2. Click the Name link on the left side of the page to access the Change xPrintServer Name
page. The Current Name of your device will display (xPrintServer).
3. Type in the New Name (an alpha and/or numeric combination that may include the -and _
characters).
4. Click the Change Name button to submit the new name.
5. Click Yes in the confirmation popup to continue (or No to cancel action) renaming your
xPrintServer device.
6. Wait for the xPrintServer to reboot. When the renaming of your unit is complete, the
xPrintServer device will automatically restart, bringing you back to the Change xPrintServer
Name page where your new device name will display.
Resetting the xPrintServer to Factory Defaults
There are two ways to reset the xPrintServer to factory default settings: through the user
interface or utilizing the reset button on the xPrintServer device.
Via the User Interface
Use these directions to reset the xPrintServer to factory default settings through the Reset Unit
to Factory Defaults page of the xPrintServer user interface. A device restart automatically
follows a reset.
2. Click the Admin tab to access the Admin page.
3. Click the Default link on the left side of the page to access the Reset Unit to Factory
Defaults page.
4. Click the Reset to Factory Defaults button.
5. Click Yes in the confirmation popup that appears (or No to cancel this action). The unit
automatically restarts in order to complete resetting to factory defaults.
6. Wait for the xPrintServer to reboot. When the resetting to default is complete and the device
Via the Hardware Reset Button
Use these directions to reset the xPrintServer to factory default settings utilizing the Reset button
on the bottom of the xPrintServer device. This button is accessible through a hole in the case.
To reset the unit to factory defaults, perform the following steps:
1. Place the end of a paperclip or similar object into the reset opening (pin-sized hole on the
bottom of the device) and press for a minimum of 15 seconds.
2. Remove the paperclip to release the button. This procedure restores factory default settings
to the configuration and reboots the unit.
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Restarting the xPrintServer
Use these directions to restart the xPrintServer device through the xPrintServer user interface
and without changing any settings.
2. Click the Admin tab to access the Admin page.
3. Click the Restart link on the left side of the page to access the Restart Unit page.
4. Click the Restart Unit button.
5. Click Yes in the confirmation popup that appears (or No to cancel this action).
6. Wait for the xPrintServer to reboot. The xPrintServer device will restart, bringing you back to
xPrintServer user interface.
Viewing Logs
Use these directions to view logs. xPrintServer user interface provides logs for all diagnostic and
access messages.
2. Click the Logs tab to access the Logs page. A list of all Diagnostic logs appear by default.
3. Click the Access link to the left to view only access logs.
4. Click the Diagnostic link to the left to view only diagnostic logs.
Note: The number of logs on the bottom of the page will update each time the Diagnostic or
Access link on the left is clicked.
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5: Updating Firmware
Note: Internet access is required for firmware updates.
This chapter provides directions for updating firmware, which may be necessary from time to
time.
2. Click the Admin tab to access the Admin page.
3. Click the Firmware link on the left side of the page. The firmware you are currently running
will display.
Note: The firmware version is also visible beside the xPrintServer logo on top of all xPrintServer
pages.
4. Click the Check for Firmware Update button to check if a firmware update is available at
this time. After a few seconds, you will receive one of two messages:
“Firmware update is available” indicating you may proceed to step 5.
“You are running the latest version of the firmware” indicating no firmware update is
necessary at this time.
5. Click Upgrade Firmware.
6. Click Yes in the confirmation popup that appears. Wait a few minutes while firmware
upgrades. When the upgrade is complete, the xPrintServer device will automatically restart,
created users and other custom configuration settings remain unchanged across firmware
updates.
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6: Technical Specifications
Basic device information is provided in this chapter.
Table 6-1 Technical Specifications
Category
Description
90 to 264 VAC 50/60 Hz Wall Cube with 5V power output
Normal Power Usage: approximately 1 Watt
Power Input
Network Interface
USB Port
1 RJ45 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet port
1 USB Port
11.43 x 6.02 x 2.16 cm (4.5 x 2.37 x .85 in)
19g ( .4 lbs)
Dimensions
Weight
Operating range: 0° to 55°C
Storage range: -40° to 70°C
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Case
Operating 0% to 90% non-condensing
White plastic case.
SNMP
JetDirect (AppSocket)
Protocols Supported
LPD
LPR
IPP
HTTP (HTML/browser-based)
Management
AirPrint
Zeroconf
System Software
Microsoft Internet Explorer, Version 8 and 9
Firefox Version 7
Safari Version 5
Chrome Version 16
(1) Status LED
(2) Ethernet LEDs
LEDs
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A: Technical Support
This chapter provides directions and contact information for getting live technical support for your
xPrintServer device. The xPrintServer user interface provides an easy way for you to directly
send helpful diagnostic information to Lantronix. Calling Technical Support after they have
received this information will help them better and more quickly assist you.
Diagnostic Support
Follow the directions below to send diagnostic support information about your xPrintServer device
to the Lantronix Technical Support before calling for assistance.
2. Click the Admin tab to access the Admin page.
3. Click the Diagnostic link on the left side of the page.
4. Click Send Diagnostic Information. Wait a few moments while diagnostic information is sent
to Lantronix Technical support.
5. Click OK in the confirmation popup that appears. Diagnostic support information is sent.
Contact Information
Technical Support U.S.
Phone: (800) 422-7044
Please check our online knowledge base or send a question to Technical Support at
Technical Support Europe, Middle East, Africa
Phone: (33) 13-930-4172
Firmware downloads, FAQs, and the most up-to-date documentation are available at
When you report a problem, please provide the following information:
Your name, and your company name, address, and phone number
Lantronix model number
Lantronix serial number/MAC address
Firmware version (on the first screen shown when you Telnet to the device and type show)
Description of the problem
Status of the unit when the problem occurred (please try to include information on user and
network activity at the time of the problem)
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B: Troubleshooting
Some of the errors encountered setting up or using the xPrintServer are addressed in this
appendix. When troubleshooting, always ensure that the physical connections (power cable,
network cable) are secure. When troubleshooting the following problems, make sure that
xPrintServer is powered up and connected to a good network connection.
Problems and Error Messages
Problem/Message
Possible Solution
LED lights display
correctly but printer
does not print job.
Make sure that the network printer:
Is powered on.
Has a good network connection – wired or wireless. This includes
proper cabling, correct IP addressing and/or WI-FI connection
configuration settings and proper routing if going across routed network
environments.
Has adequate paper supply.
Has adequate ink or toner supply.
Has no paper jams.
Consult the printer manufacturer to troubleshoot these or other print-
specific technical issues.
Status LED does not
display light.
Make sure that xPrintServer is connected securely to its power supply unit.
Otherwise, try another wall outlet. Contact Technical Support if
xPrintServer's status LED continues to not display light after confirming
good power.
Ethernet LED(s) are not Make sure that Ethernet patch cable is securely connected to both
displaying light.
xPrintServer's Ethernet port and the Ethernet hub or switch to the network
at both ends. Otherwise, swap the patch cable for another known good
cable. Use a straight CAT5 (or greater) Ethernet patch cable, not a
crossover Ethernet cable to connect to the network drop.
Designated banner
page is not printing with Options in Printers > Advanced page.
Ensure that banners configurations are enabled under Set Default
print job.
Document did not print
to the correct printer.
Make sure your application output encode is set to ASCII. If not, change it
to ASCII.
Network-attached
1) Reboot the xPrintServer.
printer is not displaying
on the iOS device.
2) Manually run Discovery
3) Verify that the network-attached printer supports Bonjour.
iOS device cannot print
or access xPrintServer.
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C: Compliance
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer’s Name & Address:
Lantronix, Inc.
167 Technology Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
Tel: 800-526-8766
Tel: 949-453-3990
Fax: 949-450-7249
Product Name Model: xPrintServer
Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents:
Emissions
FCC Part 15 Class B, VCCI Class B, EN 55022, CISPR22, ICES-003
Safety Agency
UL, CE Mark, and C-Tick
Agency Approvals
RoHS, Reach, Linux OS
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RoHS Notice
All Lantronix products in the following families are China RoHS-compliant and free of the following hazardous substances and elements:
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Lead (Pb)
Cadmium (Cd)
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Mercury (Hg)
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr (VI))
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Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
Product Family Name
Toxic or hazardous Substances and Elements
Lead
(Pb)
Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmium
(Cd)
Hexavalent
Chromium (Cr (VI))
Polybrominated
biphenyls (PBB)
Polybrominated
diphenyl ethers
(PBDE)
DSC
EDS
IntelliBox
MatchPort
Micro
MSS100
PremierWave
SCS
SecureBox
SLB
SLC
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Spider and Spider Duo
UBox
UDS1100 and 2100
WiBox
WiPort
xDirect
xPico
XPort
XPress DR & XPress-DR+
xPrintServer
xSenso
O: toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.
X: toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.
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Index
Ethernet Cable, 9
Ethernet LEDs, 10
Ethernet Port, 10
A
A/P, 11
Access Point, 11
Activity LED, 10
Adding a Printer IP Address, 36
Address
F
Factory Defaults, 38
Firefox, 41
IP, 8
Addresses, 7
Firmware, 40
Firmware, 46–47
Advanced Options, 27
Agency Approvals, 44
AirPrint, 6, 7, 41
Apple, 7
G
Glow, 10
Auto Discovery, 27
Auto printer discovery, 6
H
Hide a Printer, 34
HTTP, 7
Hub, 11
B
Bonjour, 27
Bonjour Print Services (Windows 7 OS), 21
Bonjour Print Services (Windows XP OS), 23
I
Installation, 9
Installation Steps, 11
Internet Explorer, 41
iOS, 6, 7, 11
IOS, 11
C
Cabling, 11
Case, 41
Change Description, 32
Change Location, 32
Change Password, 16
Change Time-Zone, 30
Chrome, 41
Compliance, 44
Configuration, 6, 26
Contact Information, 42
Contacts, 2
IP
Address, 8
IP Address, 7, 12
iPad, 6
iPhone, 6
IPP, 7, 41
J
JetDirect, 7, 41
Job History, 31
Copyright, 2
D
K
Declaration of Conformity, 44
Default Gateway, 7
Delete Printer, 32
Deleting a Printer IP Address, 36
DHCP, 7, 10
Key Features, 6
L
LED, 6, 10
LEDs, 9, 41
Links, 18
Diagnostic Support, 42
Dim, 10
Dimensions, 41
Discovery, 27, 28
DNS Server, 7
Linux OS, 44
Lion, 6
Logging In, 15
Logging Off, 15
Logout, 18
Logs, 39
E
Emissions, 44
Ethernet, 41
LPD, 7, 41
LPR, 7, 41
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Safety Agency, 44
Search, 18
Security, 6
M
Mac OS, 6
Management, 41
Send Diagnostic Support, 42
Serial Number, 8
Set Printer Options, 35
Manufacturer’s Name & Address, 44
Modifying a Printer IP Address, 36
Setting Up Printing from a Desktop (Windows 7
OS), 21
Setting Up Printing from a Desktop (Windows
XP OS), 23
N
Navigation, 17
Network Interface, 41
Share Printer, 34
Show Share Info, 33
SNMP, 29, 41
Software, 41
Solid, 10
Status LED, 10
Subnet, 11
Subnet Mask, 7
Supported DHCP Configuration, 7
Supported Printer Protocols, 7
Supported Printers Protocols, 7
Switch, 11
P
Package Contents, 9
Page Description Language, 7
Pages, 18
Passwords, 16
PCL, 7
PDL, 7
Postscript, 7
Power Input, 41
Print Job, 11
Print Jobs, 37
Print Test Page, 31
Printer Configuration, 31
Printer IP Address, 36
Printer Protocols, 7
Printers, 7
Printing from a Desktop (Mac OS X Lion), 20
Printing from an iOS Device, 19
Problems and Error Messages, 43
Product Information Label, 8, 12
Protocols, 41
System Status, 14
T
Tabs, 18
Technical Specifications, 41
Technical Support, 42
Temperature, 41
Test Page, 31
Time-Zone, 30
Topology, 11
Purge Job History, 31
Trademark, 2
Troubleshooting, 43
Q
Quick Start Guide, 9
U
Universal Power Supply, 9
Updating Firmware, 40
Updating Printer IP Addresses, 36
Upgrade Firmware, 40
USB Port, 41
R
Reach, 44, 46–47
Real Time Clock, 30
Relative Humidity, 41
Renaming xPrintServer, 37
Resetting, 38
W
Restarting Unit, 39
Restoring, 38
RoHS, 44
Warranty, 46
Weight, 41
RoHS Notice, 45
Router, 11
X
xPrintServer, 6, 7, 10, 11, 31, 44
S
Safari, 41
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