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4. Getting Started
Before you start, you should have:
One computer with Windows 2000 SP4 above or Windows XP SP1 above
One GDI printer or printer with USB port and an installation CD
One Category 5 Ethernet Cable
One USB Cable
4.1 Hardware Installation Procedure
1. Unpack the Print Server package and verify that all the items listed in the previous
section are provided.
2. Plug the USB cable to the Print Server with the GDI printer that you want to share on
the network.
3. Connect the Print Server to your network by attached the network cable to the
network port of the Print Server.
4. Connect the power adapter to the Print Server. The Print Server will perform the
Power-On-Self-Test (POST) after it is powered on. When the Status LED is unlighted,
the Print Server is ready.
Note:
1. You must use the power adapter shipped along with the Print Server, do NOT
use any other power adapter from other sources.
2. To prevent the compatibility problem between Print Server and a few GDI
printer or printer, it is recommended that you power on the Print Server before
the GDI printer or printer.