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StarTech.com Wireless N USB 2.0 Network Print Server

User Manual

SKUs: PM1115UW, PM1115UWEU

For the latest information and specifications visit www.startech.com/PM1115UW

Manual Revision: 02/08/2024

Compliance Statements

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

IC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

Safety Statements

Safety Measures

  • Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
  • Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.

Warning Statements

General Warnings

  • Read the entire manual and ensure the instructions are fully understood before assembling and/or using this product.
  • This product is intended for indoor use only and should not be used outdoors.

Product Diagram

Front View

The front of the print server features a WLAN port and a WPS button.

Back View

The back of the print server features a DC Jack, a USB-A Port, and a 10/100Mbps RJ45 Port.

LabelDescription
1WAN LED
2WPS Button
3Reset Button
4DC Jack
5LED Indicators
6USB-A Port
7RJ45 Port

Product Information

Requirements

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Note: The Print Server does not support printing with Host-Based Printers (e.g. CAPT, GDI, PPA).

Package Contents

  • Wireless Print Server x 1
  • Power Adapter x 1
  • Product Insert x 1

Configurations

Utility/ServerOperating SystemFunction
PS Admin Utility / Setup WizardWindows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10Install a single print server on a network
Embedded Web serverWindows, macOS, and Linux

Installation

Default Settings

  • Username: admin
  • Password: (None)
  • Wireless Mode: Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer)
  • SSID: PM1115UW
  • IP Address: 192.168.0.10

Basic Hardware Installation

  1. Turn OFF the Power to the Printer.
  2. Connect the Print Server to the Printer, using an appropriate USB Printer Cable.
  3. Turn ON the Power to the Printer.
  4. Connect the Power Adapter to the DC Jack, located on the back of the Print Server.
  5. Wait ~40 seconds for the Print Server's Power On Self Test (POST) to complete.
  6. (Optional) Connect an RJ45 Network Cable to the Print Server and to a Network Device (e.g. network switch or wall jack).

Hardware and Software Installation

The PM1115UW can be installed using two distinct methods.

Method 1

For a streamlined installation, follow the steps listed in the Basic Software Installation section. Please note that this method is only available in Windows.

Method 2

For other operating systems or for a more advanced setup in Windows, follow the steps listed in the Advanced Software Installation section.

Basic Software Installation

  1. Connect an RJ45 Network Cable to the Print Server and to a Network Device (e.g. network switch or wall jack). Wait ~40 seconds for the boot up sequence to complete. The Printer will be connected in Step #13 of Basic Software Installation.
  2. Install the Print Server (PS) Wizard application on the Computer that will be used for printing purposes. Connect this Computer to the Network, utilizing a Wi-Fi Connection or an Ethernet Cable. Confirm the Printer works while directly connected to the Computer, using a USB Cable, before continuing to the next step. If printing with a direct USB connection is unavailable, download the Drivers for the Printer from the manufacturer.
    Note: The PS Wizard application can be found by navigating to the following link(s): www.startech.com/PM1115UW www.startech.com/PM1115UWEU. Navigate to the Drivers/Downloads tab and select [pm1115uw] usb wireless n print server.zip.
  3. Right-click the PS Wizard Shortcut and select Run as Administrator. Select Yes to allow the software to run.
  4. At the Welcome screen, select Next to begin the software installation. (Figure 1: Network Print Server Setup Wizard - Welcome screen, showing the wizard guides the user through installation and prompts to click Next.)
  5. At the Select a Print Server screen, select Next to start searching for the Print Server (Figure 2: Network Print Server Setup Wizard - Select A Print Server screen, showing a list of detected print servers. Includes options to search and refresh.). Select the desired Print Server then select Next. (Figure 3: Network Print Server Setup Wizard - Select A Print Server screen, showing a detected print server with IP address and status.)
    Note: If the Print Server is not detected, check the Network Connection.
  6. (Optional) At the Change Settings screen, apply a Password to the Print Server's Web Interface by selecting Yes then enter the desired Password. The Web Interface is not password protected by default. Select Next. (Figure 4: Network Print Server Setup Wizard - Change Settings screen, offering options to set a password for the web interface.)
  7. At the Basic Wireless Settings screen, change the Communication Type to Infrastructure. Change the SSID to the Name of the Wireless Network that the Print Server is to connect to. The other settings can be left unchanged. Select Next. (Figure 5: Network Print Server Setup Wizard - Basic Wireless Settings screen, showing fields for Communication Type, SSID, Channel Number, etc.)
  8. At the Wireless Security screen, select the correct Authentication Type for the wireless network. The field for Encryption type will then appear. Input the Pre-shared Key, also known as the Wi-Fi Password, for the Network. (Figure 6: Network Print Server Setup Wizard - Wireless Security screen, showing options for Authentication Type, Encryption, and Pre-shared Key.)
    Note: The most common Encryption type is WPA2-PSK (CCMP), also known as WPA2-AES. This may vary, depending upon the Wireless Router.
  9. At the TCP/IP Settings screen, select Specify an IP address. This gives the product a static IP. Enter the desired IP Address, Mask IP Address (subnet mask), and the Gateway IP Address information. Select Next. (Figure 7: Network Print Server Setup Wizard - TCP/IP Settings screen, allowing selection between DHCP and static IP address configuration.)
    Note: A Gateway IP Address is not typically required.
  10. At the Confirm Settings screen, check for any configuration errors. Select Next. (Figure 8: Network Print Server Setup Wizard - Confirm Settings screen, summarizing the current configuration before proceeding.)
  11. At the Select a Printer screen, select the desired Printer to use with the Print Server. If the desired Printer does not appear in the list, select Add New Printer and complete the steps required to add a new Printer. Select Next. (Figure 9: Network Print Server Setup Wizard - Select A Printer screen, listing installed printers and an option to add a new printer.)
  12. At the Confirm Settings screen, check for any configuration errors. Select Next. (Figure 10: Network Print Server Setup Wizard - Summary screen, showing the final settings before completing the installation.)
  13. At the Installation Complete! screen, select Finish. Disconnect the RJ45 Network Cable from the Print Server. Position the Print Server near the Printer. Connect the Power Adapter to the DC Jack, located on the back of the Print Server. Connect the Print Server to the Printer, using an appropriate USB Printer Cable. (Figure 11: Network Print Server Setup Wizard - Installation Complete! screen, indicating successful installation and prompting to Finish.)
    Note: The RJ45 Network Cable is no longer required for the Print Server.

Upon completion of the Basic Software Installation steps, a Networked Printer can be added to any Computer within the Subnet by following the instructions in the Setting Up a Printer in Windows or Setting Up a Printer in macOS sections.

Advanced Software Installation

  1. Connect the Power Adapter to the DC Jack, located on the back of the Print Server.
  2. Wait ~40 seconds for the Print Server's Power On Self Test (POST) to complete.
  3. Connect an RJ45 Network Cable to the Print Server and to a Network Device (e.g. network switch or wall jack).
  4. Set the Network Adapter on the Computer to the following settings:
    • IP Address: 192.168.0.xxx
    • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
    • Gateway: N/A
  5. Access the Web Graphic User Interface (GUI) for the Print Server by entering the following into the Address Bar of a Web Browser: 192.168.0.10
  6. Log into the Web GUI using the following credentials, if prompted:
    • Username: admin
    • Password: (none)
  7. After logging in to the Web GUI, select the Setup tab then the TCP/IP sub-tab.
  8. Select Use the following TCP/IP settings.
    • Set the IP Address to an available IP address within the available address pool of the Network Device
    • Set the Subnet Mask to the subnet mask of the Network Device. This Subnet Mask is typically 255.255.255.0
    • Set the Default Router to the IP Address of the Network Device
  9. Select Save & Restart at the bottom of the page. Allow the Print Server to Reboot.
    Note: If the Print Server will be utilizing a Wired Ethernet Connection, the setup is complete.
  10. Change the TCP/ IP Settings on the Computer's Network Adapter to match the Settings used in Step #8.
  11. Access the Web GUI for the Print Server by entering the IP Address selected in Step #8.
  12. If prompted, access the Web GUI for the Print Server by entering the Default Credentials listed in Step #5.
  13. After logging in to the Web GUI, select the Setup tab then the Wireless sub-tab.
  14. Select the Basic Settings section and change the Network Type from Ad-Hoc to Infrastructure.
  15. Scroll down to the Site Survey section and select the Wireless Router's SSID from the List of SSIDs, using the Radio Buttons, located on the left-hand side of the page.
    • If the Wireless Router's SSID does not display immediately, select the Refresh button.
  16. Select Save & Restart, located at the bottom of the page. Allow the Printer Server to reboot.
  17. Refresh the Internet Browser page to connect to the Web GUI.
  18. If prompted, access the Web GUI for the Print Server by entering the Default Credentials listed in Step #5.
  19. After logging in to the Web GUI, select the Setup tab then the Wireless sub-tab.
  20. In the Basic Settings section, the SSID should now match the SSID of the Wireless Network. If the SSIDs do not match, return to Step #14.
  21. Disconnect the RJ45 Network Cable from the Print Server. Position the Print Server near the Printer. Connect the Power Adapter to the DC Jack, located on the back of the Print Server. Connect the Print Server to the Printer, using an appropriate USB Printer Cable.
    Note: The RJ45 Network Cable is no longer required for the Print Server.

Upon completion of the Advanced Software Installation steps, a Networked Printer can be added to any Computer within the Subnet by following the instructions in the Setting Up a Printer in Windows or Setting Up a Printer in macOS sections.

Setting Up a Printer in Windows

  1. Navigate to the Control Panel screen and select the Devices and Printers icon. (Figure 12: Windows Control Panel - Devices and Printers screen, showing installed devices and printers, with an option to Add a printer.)
  2. Select Add a Printer, located at the top of the screen.
  3. On the Add a Device screen, select The printer that I want isn't listed. (Figure 13: Windows Add a device screen, prompting to choose a device or printer, with an option for 'The printer that I want isn't listed'.)
  4. On the Add Printer screen, select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname. Select Next. (Figure 14: Windows Add Printer screen, offering options to find a printer, including 'Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname'.)
  5. On the Add Printer screen, under the Hostname or IP address field, enter the IP Address assigned to the Print Server. Select Next. Windows will detect the TCP/IP port and will transition to the next screen automatically. (Figure 15: Windows Add Printer screen - Hostname or IP address field, where the print server's IP address is entered.)
  6. Set the Device Type field to Custom. Select Settings. (Figure 16: Windows Add Printer screen - Additional port information required, showing Device Type options (Standard, Custom) and a Settings button.)
  7. On the Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor screen, set the Protocol to LPR.
  8. On the Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor screen, under the LPR Settings field, enter lp1 into the Queue Name field. Select OK. (Figure 17: Windows Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor screen, showing Port Settings, Protocol, and LPR Settings.)
  9. The Add Printer screen will appear. Select Next.
  10. Windows will attempt to automatically detect the Driver for the Printer.
    • If Windows fails to detect the Driver for the Printer, select the Printer's Manufacturer and Model from the Install the Printer Driver screen.
    • If the Printer's Manufacturer and Model do not appear in the Install the Printer Driver screen, select Windows Update to update the list of Printer Models. Please note, this update may take several minutes. When the Window's Update has completed, select the Printer's Manufacturer and Model from the Install the Printer Driver screen.
  11. Windows will install the Driver for the Printer. When the installation is complete, select Finish.

Setting Up a Printer in macOS

  1. Select the System Preferences screen. From the System Preferences screen, select the Printers & Scanners icon. (Figure 18: macOS System Preferences screen, showing various system settings icons, including Printers & Scanners.)
  2. The Printers & Scanners screen will appear. From the Printers & Scanners screen, click the + icon, located on the left-hand side of the screen. (Figure 19: macOS Printers & Scanners screen, showing no printers added and an Add (+) button.)
  3. The Add screen will appear. From the Add screen, under the Default tab, select the Printer and select the Add button. (Figure 20: macOS Add screen - Default tab, showing discovered printers and an Add button.)
  4. If the Printer does not appear, select the IP tab, located at the top of the screen. (Figure 21: macOS Add screen - IP tab, showing fields for Address, Protocol, and Queue.)
  5. Enter the following credentials under the IP tab:
    • Address: (IP Address of the Print Server)
    • Protocol: Line Printer Daemon - LPD
    • Queue: lp1
  6. The Wizard will automatically attempt to detect the Driver for the Printer. When the Wizard selects a Driver, select the Add button.

Operation

LED Indicators

LEDStateIndication
StatusBlinking for POST (Yellow)When power is connected, the Status LED Indicator will flash five times, and then go solid.
USBOn (Green)Connection established with a USB Printer
WLANOn (Yellow)Wireless Network Connection established

Reset Button

Reboot the Print Server

  1. Ensure the Power Adapter is connected to the DC Jack, located on the back of the Print Server, and that the Print Server is receiving power.
  2. Press and release the Reset Button once.
    Note: Resetting the Print Server will stop all ongoing/pending printing jobs.

Print a Self-Test Page

  1. Ensure the Power Adapter is connected to the DC Jack, located on the back of the Print Server, and that the Print Server is receiving power.
  2. Press the Reset Button for 8 Seconds, then Release the Reset Button.
  3. A Test Page including the current print server settings will print.

Reset to the Factory Default Settings

Warning! The following steps will erase all of the current Print Server settings.

  1. Disconnect the Power Adapter from the DC Jack, located on the back of the Print Server.
  2. Press and Hold the Reset Button while reconnecting the Power Adapter to the DC Jack, located on the back of the Print Server. Continue to Hold the Reset Button for 5 Seconds, then Release the Reset Button. The Print Server will restart with the Factory Default settings.

Troubleshooting

Power Related Issues

ProblemSolution
The Print Server is not receiving adequate power.Inspect the Power Adapter Cable/ Connectors for damage.
The Print Server is not receiving adequate power and/or the Print Server is running too hotEnsure the voltage of the AC Power Adapter matches the AC voltage of the Power Source.
Warning! Using an incompatible AC Power Adapter will damage the Print Server.

TCP/IP Troubleshooting

ProblemSolution
The Print Server's IP Address is identical to the Computer's IP Address.Contact the Network Administrator to obtain an unused IP Address for the Print Server

Printing Issues

ProblemSolution
Print jobs are sent to the print queue successfully, but fail to print.
  • Possible explanations:
  • 1. The Print Server Name/Print Queue configuration is incorrect.
  • 2. The Print Server Name does not match the Name in the Print Server's memory.
  • 3. The Power Adapter connected to the Print Server is loose or disconnected.
  • 4. The Printer is off-line, jammed or out of paper.
  • Solutions:
  • 1. Check all the information in the Print Port Settings.
  • 2. Check all the information for the Print Server by running PSAdmin.
  • 3. Inspect the Power Adapter Cable/ Connectors for damage and ensure the Power Adapter is connected to the Print Server and to a Power Source.
  • 4. Recheck the Print Server connection by running the PSAdmin.
Print jobs start printing, but print very slowly or print unknown characters.
  • Possible explanation and solution:
  • A Printer Driver is missing or is incompatible with that Printer. Using a Print Driver that is not specific for the Printer can cause printing errors. Install the proper Printer Driver. If these Printer Drivers are not available online, please contact the Printer Manufacturer.
The upgrading process indication bar stops and does not seem to proceed again while upgrading the print server.
  • Possible Explanation:
  • There might be a network problem. This causes the upgrading procedure to fail.
  • Solutions:
  • Check the Wireless Network Connection, especially from the Computer running the PSAdmin to the Print Server.
  • Download the latest Software for the Print Server, located at one of the following locations: www.startech.com/PM1115UW www.startech.com/PM1115UWEU
The Setup Wizard cannot find the Print Server.
  • Possible Explanation:
  • The Personal Firewall is blocking the Network Connection to the Print Server
  • Solution:
  • Disable the Personal Firewall or adjust the Network Security Level to a lower level

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two-year warranty.

For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.

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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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