TP-LINK Single Parallel Port Fast Ethernet Print Server TL-PS110P User Manual

 

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The most common problems, which cause the print server to perform improperly, are covered in 

this chapter.  If a problem still exists after reading this chapter, please contact your dealer for 

technical support.   

The print server is equipped with LED lights to assist in diagnosing problems that are the result of 

the network and/or the print server hardware itself. 

When the print server unit is powered on, the Status LED will flash five times as part of the unit’s 

Power On Self Test (POST).    This indicates that the print server hardware is properly configured. 

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Make sure that the LED flashes five times (POST) upon connecting the power. If the unit does not 

flash five times, contact your dealer for a replacement or repair.

 

The print server requires an external AC power adapter in order for it to function. If you have a 

power problem, check to see whether the power cord or its connectors are damaged. More 

importantly, check to see that the AC power adapter included with the print server matches the AC 

voltage in your country or area. Using an incorrect AC adapter will damage your print server. 

Printing data failure may be caused by a loose connection of the print server to the parallel port of 

the printer. Check to see if any of the pins on the parallel port connector are damaged. In addition, 

check the cable connection. If the pins are damaged, contact your dealer for a replacement 

connector. 

When you are configuring a new print server on your NT/UNIX server through LPR Port printing 

under TCP/IP protocol, you might encounter the following problem in your initial installation steps: 

          " I can do the "arp" command. However, when I am going to ping or tftp the print server, it