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D-Link DP-301P+ 10/100TX 1-Centronic Port Print Server
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Doesn't work on Windows 7
(1 out of 5) by G. Wright on Nov 24, 2009 (London, UK)Tried on 2 Windows 7 machines
Installed using the setup program but nothing actually printed from the machine I installed from.
On a second machine could be detected as a network printer but couldn't connect to it.
Support site requires registration but once that is done fails to redirect so impossible to raise problem with D-Link
Installed using the setup program but nothing actually printed from the machine I installed from.
On a second machine could be detected as a network printer but couldn't connect to it.
Support site requires registration but once that is done fails to redirect so impossible to raise problem with D-Link
D-Link DP-301P+ 10/100
(5 out of 5) by S. Yoo on Nov 3, 2009My network card in my printer recently stopped working. Instead of changing the internal network card, I decided to get this print server instead and installed it and worked like a charm.
Works great, but some knowledge of IP addressing is helpful
(5 out of 5) by EP on Aug 15, 2009 (Athens, Georgia)I purchased this print server and a new wireless router when my old combo wireless router/print server died. I installed the wireless router first, then added the printer. It was up and running in less than 15 minutes. However, I am familiar with network protocols and addressing schemes, and I can see where those without such knowledge might have problems.
The default IP address for this device is 192.168.0.1, and all computers on your network must share that IP scheme to use the printer connected to this print server. In my experience, most routers (wireless or wired) use a default IP address of 192.168.1.1, so the IP address for the print server will need to be changed. Note the next-to-last number in the IP address is pre-set to zero; it must match that of the existing network (in my example, the number 1).
The included instructions guide you to accessing the print server device - a few hoops to jump through but once you're there you can easily change the default IP address and you'll be able to access it directly in the future.
Be sure to follow the directions exactly when creating the new printer port on your computer, particularly where you have to define the LPR Queue name.
Others have referenced the list of compatible printers; here is a link to that list:
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I have a Lexmark E series and it is working just fine. My network consists of WinXP and Win2000 machines.
The default IP address for this device is 192.168.0.1, and all computers on your network must share that IP scheme to use the printer connected to this print server. In my experience, most routers (wireless or wired) use a default IP address of 192.168.1.1, so the IP address for the print server will need to be changed. Note the next-to-last number in the IP address is pre-set to zero; it must match that of the existing network (in my example, the number 1).
The included instructions guide you to accessing the print server device - a few hoops to jump through but once you're there you can easily change the default IP address and you'll be able to access it directly in the future.
Be sure to follow the directions exactly when creating the new printer port on your computer, particularly where you have to define the LPR Queue name.
Others have referenced the list of compatible printers; here is a link to that list:
[...]
I have a Lexmark E series and it is working just fine. My network consists of WinXP and Win2000 machines.
Excellent Compact Print Server
(5 out of 5) by James T Thannum on Aug 6, 2009The D-Link DP-301P Print Server is an excellent product. This my second purchase of this product and it is reliable, compact, fast, and easy to set-up, with flexible options, especially in IP addressing. Very useful to get new life out of older printers with the Centronic/parallel only interface adding them to your network untethered to a computer. I have used this product for over two years,completly trouble free on my HP Deskjet printer. I purchased the second device when I was able to get a excellent deal on an older HP Laserjet 6P printer, and it installed flawlessly, and works with both XP and Vista. The documentation is excellent and easy to follow, making the install a simple process. I highly recommend this product.
Nice product
(5 out of 5) by I. Ahmad on Jun 29, 2009 (USA)Worked very well, set up was little difficult as D-Link tech support was very poor and I had to figure out the problem when installing. otherwise, works great with no problem.