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protocol is supported on Microsoft Windows, Linux Samba and other operating systems (refer to
your systems specifications for CIFS compatibility).
14.1.2.2
About Printer Server
Print Server
This is a computer or other device which manages one or more printers, and which sends print jobs
to each printer from the computer itself or other devices.
Operating System
An operating system (OS) is the interface which helps you manage a computer. Common examples
are Microsoft Windows, Mac OS or Linux.
TCP/IP
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol) is a set of communications protocols that
most of the Internet runs on.
Port
A port maps a network service such as http to a process running on your computer, such as a
process run by your web browser. When traffic from the Internet is received on your computer, the
port number is used to identify which process running on your computer it is intended for.
Supported OSs
Your operating system must support TCP/IP ports for printing and be compatible with the RAW (port
9100) protocol.
The following OSs support Device’s printer sharing feature.
•
Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 SE (Second Edition), Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows
2000, Windows XP or Macintosh OS X.
14.2
The File Sharing Screen
You can share files on a USB memory stick or hard drive connected to your Device with users on
your network.
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The following figure is an overview of the Device’s file server feature. Computers
A
and
B
can
access files on a USB device (
C
) which is connected to the Device.
Figure 97
File Sharing Overview
The Device will not be able to join the workgroup if your local area network has restrictions
set up that do not allow devices to join a workgroup. In this case, contact your network
administrator.
14.2.1
Before You Begin
Make sure the Device is connected to your network and turned on.
1
Connect the USB device to one of the Device’s USB port. Make sure the Device is connected to your
network.
2
The Device detects the USB device and makes its contents available for browsing. If you are
connecting a USB hard drive that comes with an external power supply, make sure it is connected
to an appropriate power source that is on.
Note: If your USB device cannot be detected by the Device, see the troubleshooting for
suggestions.
Use this screen to set up file sharing using the Device. To access this screen, click
Network
Setting > USB Service > File Sharing
.
Figure 98
Network Setting > USB Service > File Sharing
A
B
C
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Each field is described in the following table.
14.3
The Media Server Screen
The media server feature lets anyone on your network play video, music, and photos from the USB
storage device connected to your Device (without having to copy them to another computer). The
Device can function as a DLNA-compliant media server. The Device streams files to DLNA-compliant
media clients (like Windows Media Player). The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a group of
personal computer and electronics companies that works to make products compatible in a home
network.
The Device media server enables you to:
•
Publish all shares for everyone to play media files in the USB storage device connected to the
Device.
•
Use hardware-based media clients like the DMA-2500 to play the files.
Note: Anyone on your network can play the media files in the published shares. No user
name and password or other form of security is used. The media server is enabled
by default with the video, photo, and music shares published.
To change your Device’s media server settings, click
Network Setting > USB Service
> Media
Server
. The screen appears as shown.
Figure 99
Network Setting > USB Service > Media Server
Table 72
Network Setting > Home Networking > File Sharing
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
File Sharing
Services
Select
Enable
to activate file sharing through the Device.
Host Name
Enter the host name on the share.
Apply
Click
Apply
to save your changes.
Cancel
Click
Cancel
to restore your previously saved settings.
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The following table describes the labels in this menu.
14.4
The Printer Server Screen
The Device allows you to share a USB printer on your LAN. You can do this by connecting a USB
printer to one of the USB ports on the Device and then adding the printer on the computers
connected to your network. See
Section 4.11 on page 62
for instructions on adding a printer on
your computer.
Figure 100
Sharing a USB Printer
14.4.1
Before You Begin
To configure the print server you need the following:
•
Your Device must be connected to your computer and any other devices on your network. The
USB printer must be connected to your Device.
•
A USB printer with the driver already installed on your computer.
•
See
Section 4.11 on page 62
for instructions on adding a printer on your computer.
Note: Your printer’s installation instructions may ask that you connect the printer to your
computer. Connect your printer to the Device instead.
Use this screen to enable or disable sharing of a USB printer via your Device.
Table 73
Network Setting > USB Service > Media Server
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Media Server
Select
Enable
to have the Device function as a DLNA-compliant media server.
Enable the media server to let (DLNA-compliant) media clients on your network play media
files located in the shares.
Apply
Click
Apply
to save your changes.
Cancel
Click
Cancel
to restore your previously saved settings.
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To access this screen, click
Network Setting > USB Service > Printer Server
.
Figure 101
Network Setting > USB Service > Printer Server
The following table describes the labels in this menu.
Table 74
Network Setting > USB Service > Print Server
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Printer Server
Select
Enable
to have the Device share a USB printer.
Printer Name
Enter the name of the printer.
Make and
model
Enter the manufacturer and model number of the printer.
Apply
Click
Apply
to save your changes.
Cancel
Click
Cancel
to restore your previously saved settings.

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