Print servers doen't work

[Bildr]

Hi,

i got a problem with USB 2.0 print servers. I have tried two different models. The first one was same Edimax, now it's LevelOne FPS-9022. Both find the printer (HP LaserJet 1022) which is connected with printserver and they recognise if is priter on or off. Problem is current status. If is printer on, the status is still "paper out" (with a lot of paper in). I think that is why the printer doesn’t print – I can send page for print, but nothing happen. Printer works normally connected with PC.

Here is print server system information:

Device Name : PS3E54D3
Raw Printing : Enable
Printer Server Name : PS3E54D3
IPP Printing : Enable
Model Type : 1U Print Server
LPR Printing : Enable
Firmware Version : 8.0.20
AppleTalk Printing : Enable
MAC Address : 00: 11: 6B: 3E: 54: D3
NetWare Printing : Enable
USB Port Number : 1
SMB : Enable
LPT Port Number : No
SNMP : Enable
Wireless Lan Status : No
NetBEUI : Enable

DHCP is enabled in network.

Thanks for help.

[texas666]

I went to LevelOne support site and viewed the product specs and Vista wasn't listed
With 2 servers not working, see if you can find one Vista compatible. I did a Google search on 'Vista print servers' and see others having same problems

[Bildr]

All computers in the network running on XP prof. Vista is on my home PC.

[johnwill]

How is the printer connected, USB or parallel port?

[Bildr]

Originally Posted by johnwill

How is the printer connected, USB or parallel port?

USB 2.0

[johnwill]

I assume the printer works if simply connected to a local machine?

You may want to consider the following changes.


Changes that may help to increase the compatibility of Vista with older networking devices:



Disable the IP Helper service:

1. Hold the Windows key and type R, enter "services.msc" (without the quotes) and press Enter
2. Scroll down to the IP Helper service, right click on it and select Properties
3. In the dropdown box that says "Automatic" or "Manual", set it to Disabled and then click on "Apply"
4. Then click on "Stop" to stop the service from running in the current session
5. Click OK to exit the dialog



Disable IPv6:

1. Hold the Windows key and type R, enter "ncpa.cpl" (without the quotes) and press Enter
2. Right click on each network connection and select "Properties"
3. Remove the checkmark from the box next to "Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
4. Click OK to exit the dialog

NOTE: You should do this for each network connection.



Disable the DHCP Broadcast Flag:

Link: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/928233

1. Hold the Windows key and type R, enter regedit and press Enter.
2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{GUID}
4. In this registry path, click the (GUID) subkey to be updated.
5. If the key DhcpConnForceBroadcastFlag does not exist, use the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD (32-bit) Value. In the New Value #1 box, type DhcpConnForceBroadcastFlag, and then press ENTER. If the key exists, skip this step.
6. Right-click DhcpConnForceBroadcastFlag, and then click Modify.
7. In the Value data box, type 0, and then click OK.
8. Close Registry Editor.

NOTE: You should do this for each and every GUID subkey.
NOTE2: (GUID) is a mnemonic for the individual subkeys, the actual text "GUID" does not appaer.




The only program I'm aware of that currently relies on IPv6 is the new Windows Meeting Space. The first 2 changes will cause that program not to work - but will leave all of your normal (IPv4) connections unaffected. If it causes problems that you can't overcome, simply revert back to the original settings.