D-Link DPR-1020 User Manual

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Introduction 
D-Link DPR-1020 User Manual 
 
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Introduction 
D-Link’s DPR-1020 Print Server allows you to connect a USB Multi-Function Printer 
(MFP) to your existing Ethernet network. This product lets multiple users print, scan 
and fax using the connected printer. The DPR-1020 also manages the flow of print 
files and delivers print jobs quickly and efficiently. 
 
The DPR-1020 comes with easy to use software compatible with most 
Windows-based networks. Protocol support for TCP/IP, NetBEUI, and AppleTalk are 
provided to ensure seamless connection to major networking operating systems. 
 
The DPR-1020 has a built in web configurator that allows users to easily configure 
the Print Server and manage multiple print queues through TCP/IP. 
 
The DPR-1020 improves upon network printing services in the following ways: 
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 The DPR-1020 manages the print file traffic for all of the connected printers. This 
provides relief for your file servers and allows them to be used to their full capacity 
for file access or other network services. On peer-to-peer networks, workstations 
can print directly to the Print Server without increasing the load of another 
workstation or server. 
 
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 The DPR-1020 Print Server is portable and cheap compared to a PC-based print 
server. This means you’re able to deploy the DPR-1020 in locations that offer 
maximum convenience to users. 
 
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Use the included PS-Link software to enable your computer to use your MFP 
printer’s print/scan/fax/copy functions. PS-Link helps you to install your printer’s