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  1. What is the queue name of the TEW-P21G?
    The queue name will be PS-xxxxxx-P1. X being the actual number listed in the Port Name box. It is case sensitive....
  2. Does the TEW-P21G support Macintosh operating systems?
    Yes, but you must assign the print server an IP address from a Windows based operating system first. Once that is done you can use LPR or LPD printing for the Macs and you can manage the print server by entering its IP address into a web browser. Also the printer must be a postscript printer....
  3. How do I install my printer on Windows 2000/XP?
    Step 1 Go to Start > Settings > Printers > Add New Printer (WinXP - Start > Printers and Faxes > Add a Printer). Step 2 Select Local Printer. Make sure to uncheck Automatically detect and install my plug and play printer. Click Next. Step 3 Select Create a New Port and select St...
  4. How do I install my printer on Windows 95/98/ME?
    In Windows 98/Me you will need to install the LPR client. For Windows 98/ME you will also need to know the port name that you are printing to (The Port Name is the PS-xxxxxx-P1. X being the actual number listed in the Port Name box). Installing LPR: Step 1 Once the file is downloaded and extra...
  5. How do I make it Wireless?
    Step 1 First you will need to know the SSID of your wireless router or access point, along with the Channel. If you are using any type of wireless security like WEP, you will need to know the key values. Step 2 Launch your web browser (such as the Internet Explorer 6.0 used in this manual). Then,...
  6. How do I find the Port Name of the Print Server?
    First, launch your web browser (such as the Internet Explorer 6.0 used in this manual). Then, type https://192.168.0.1 (the default IP address) in the Address bar and press [Enter] to enter the Management screen of the Configuration Utility. Or use the IP address that you manually assigned to the Pr...
  7. How do I change the IP address of my print server?
    Step 1 Open up the PS-Utility and click on Change IP Address. Step 2 Change IP Address: Click this button to bring up the following dialog box, allowing you to change the IP Address. In this dialog box, you can select either Manually Assignor DHCP Assign Automatically. When completed, click OK....
  8. Why doesn't PS-Utility detect my print server?
    If you are using Windows XP you will have to disable the built in firewall. But for all operating systems you have to disable any other form of firewall software such as Norton Internet Security, Black Ice, and ZoneAlarm....
  9. Why is my parallel printer, printing a lot of garbage characters?
    Make sure that you have the latest print drivers for you printer. Launch your web browser (such as the Internet Explorer 6.0 used in this manual). Then, type https://192.168.0.1 (the default IP address) in the Address bar and press [Enter] to enter the Management screen of the Configurati...
  10. Why can’t I see my printer status information?
    Print servers are IEEE1284 bi-directional compatible. This means that data can be sent and received in both directions between the printer and the print server. Toner status, paper level, etc., will not be communicated back to the PC. In order to get printer status information, the propri...