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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of your Print Server's features.
Features
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Print Server. This device was designed
to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. It is packed with features,
including:
Ø Versatility. The Print Server supports many protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service
Message Block), Apple EtherTalk, NetBEUI and NetWare (depend on different
model). It features one or two Ethernet interface ports and operating system sup-
port includes Unix, Novell, and Microsoft Windows.
Ø Easy Installation. The Print Server makes adding printers or plotters to your
network simple. Depending on your model, it will support 10 Base-T, 100 Base-TX
or IEEE802.11b/g. The auto-sensing feature on the connect interface means that
there is no need to set jumpers or perform software configuration to select the
network interface used.
Ø Easy Setup. A number of utility programs are supplied to simplify setup. For
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 users, the Bi-Admin program makes
it easy to configure the Print Server for a variety of network and server configura-
tions.
Ø Web-based Interface. The Web-based interface provides an easy method of
configuration in TCP/IP networks.
Ø Compact Size. This allows the Print Server to be used even where space is
limited.
Ø Remote Management Tools. A variety of software tools are provided. In most
environments, both the Print Server and attached Bi-Directional printers can be
configured remotely.
Ø SNMP Support. The Print Server can act as a SNMP agent, with it own MIB.
This allows TCP/IP users to monitor, configure and troubleshoot the Print Server
using their existing SNMP management tools.
Ø Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support. The Print Servers can act as IPP
(Internet Printing Protocol) Server, allowing clients, suppliers, colleagues and oth-
ers to print to your printer from anywhere on the Internet. Windows IPP Client
software is also supplied.
See the "Protocol Support" and "Feature Support"
tables in Appendix A for details of which models
support the different features.
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