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2024-11-19T19:00:00
Bought two of these from Amazon. I've been a techie for years and knew how to find the IP and connect to the GUI, but some of the steps for creating a print queue on the PC was new to me. I would normally USB printers on CUPS, but these two label printers would not cooperate. I followed the provided instructions for a pc running Windows 10. I'm on Windows 11, some of our company machines are on 10, but the setup process is the same in 10 & 11. I have not had a single issue with any of the PC's now connected to the two label printers networked for our shipping department. No more copying files between machines to print. Follow the directions. If the one's in the box aren't good enough, the directions on the website are much more detailed, and include pics!
Tanner
2024-10-09T20:00:00
Installation was quick and easy (with the "wizard"). Unfortunately, the device is no longer functional since the release of Windows 24H2. The PC reports the printer is present, but print jobs appear to get lost in the queue. Old tech is old tech...
Eddd
2023-02-03T19:00:00
I had to tinker with this a little bit to get it to work because I am using Windows 10 and I believe the drivers on the cd included are for earlier versions of Windows. This caused me to have to go to this website to download the print server software. My complaint with this product is that the router I use does not acknowledge that it loaned out the dhcp address that the print server has and I can ping for the print server. This could be really difficult to troubleshoot if the dhcp server randomly assigns the dhcp print servers dhcp address to something else. I didnt actually look to see if this was fixed in a firmware version though.
hart276
2022-02-23T19:00:00
I bought it and am using it to share a label printer at a company. The settings are a bit loose, but I've been using it for 5 months without any problems, I like it.
share l.
2022-01-15T19:00:00
Set up a small number of users to an old Brother printer on this and had no issues, Miles better than using one of the PCs as a print server.
Markf
2021-08-24T20:00:00
I cannot believe I'm saying this in 2021. You can only specify the IP and Subnet, the device does not support in anyway a Default Gateway. So if you are planning to use this across multiple networks or like in my case over a VPN. It will NOT work. I confirmed this was not fixed in the latest firmware either. This product should not be purchased by anyone since it does not have proper network configuration and will strand you at some point.
Tim9
2021-08-05T20:00:00
After about a year of on and off tinkering I *finally* believe I've found a way to keep this unit from spontaneously disconnecting. Summary: 1. Update the firmware via the USB server program included with the firmware download. 2. Configure the print server with a static IP followed by restarting the printer server. 3. Follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding setting up your printer. It's been up for days and working perfectly. It was a long and winding road, but it works!!
StevenS
2020-01-17T19:00:00
I am struggling to get this product to work. My Mac computers find the print server, however the material I sent to print do not print at all
MarcoR
2019-08-30T20:00:00
I received this product today from Amazon. The power was defective, so I don't know how it works. It would not power up.
Roy D.
2018-04-30T20:00:00
I bought this product to enable the office to share a USB Dymo label printer. I constantly have to reboot it for it to work even though I have bind MAC-IP on the router. Please update the firmware so this stop causing us issues. Thank you
EdNo
2018-03-20T20:00:00
I have found the same problems with the device. Stays online for anywhere from 30 seconds to 10 minutes, and then all network connections stop working. Light still flashes, but has to be rebooted. The device is supposed to make printing easy to use... Having to explain to them that "before you can print you have to restart this device every time" is really unacceptable. I contacted support and their method to get me to test was to "Would it be possible if you can test the PM1115U2 on a test PC and have the print server connected directly to the PC’s Ethernet port without a network" I'm not sure what this would achieve. This is not how computers work. Unless I use a crossover cable; or do some other such messing around, this wouldn't allow me to print
Kristy
2017-09-13T20:00:00
If you want to get this device to work without dropping add a reserved address for it in your router or print server
blaze
2017-06-18T20:00:00
Bought this and set it up, it works for a few and then drops off of the network .. cannot ping it nor can I browse the server ... tried to set it to a static address and with dhcp and the same thing happens. Only solution is to disconnect the power and reconnect it. I had the same thing happen with two different adapters. had to remove them from the network and find another solution. :(
StevenMBC
2017-04-07T20:00:00
Move into new office, and the printer server keeping disconnect, can not ping it, has to power cycle the printer server, and after 5-10 minutes, it lost connection again, has to power cycle the box again
Jacky
EST2862B
Compliant with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
1
Yes
Yes
9K max.
100m / 328.08'
100 Mbps
Yes
LPR
1x RJ-45 Female
1x USB A (4 pin) Female
Windows 8 / RT (32/64bit), 7 (32/64)
Windows Server 2012 (32/64), XP, 2008 R2, 2003
Mac OS 10.x (Tested up to 10.10)
Printer with USB connection
USB printer cable not included
1x Power
1x Link
1x Activity
Positive
0.3
100 - 240 AC
1A
5 DC
B
200mA
AC Adapter
Plastic
RoHS Compliant
CE
FC
10% -90% RH
0 to 40 deg. C / 32 to 104 deg. F
-10 to 70 deg. C / 14 to 158 deg. F
0.9 x 2.1 x 2.1" / 2.29 x 5.33 x 5.33cm
2.2oz / 62.37g
065030855174
Need to network old USB label printers? Get this!
By Tanner
Bought two of these from Amazon. I've been a techie for years and knew how to find the IP and connect to the GUI, but some of the steps for creating a print queue on the PC was new to me. I would normally USB printers on CUPS, but these two label printers would not cooperate. I followed the provided instructions for a pc running Windows 10. I'm on Windows 11, some of our company machines are on 10, but the setup process is the same in 10 & 11. I have not had a single issue with any of the PC'...
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Network LPR Print Server
By share l.
I bought it and am using it to share a label printer at a company. The settings are a bit loose, but I've been using it for 5 months without any problems, I like it.
An essential tool for collaborative environments, the 10/100Mbps Ethernet to USB 2.0 Network LPR Print Server offers a seamless and efficient way to connect a USB printer to your network. This compact, high-speed device is engineered to facilitate shared printer access for multiple users, making it an ideal solution for home offices, small businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies where printer sharing is necessary.
Experience the convenience of network printing without the clutter. With this user-friendly print server, you can effortlessly share a single USB printer across your network, enabling print jobs from any networked computer, whether it's located across the room or across the globe. The device ensures a stable and reliable Ethernet connection, featuring 10Base-T/100Base-TX auto-sensing to adjust to the optimal network speed.
Compliant with USB 2.0 standards, this print server is compatible with a broad range of standard printers, ensuring a versatile and future-proof solution. Its efficient design allows for easy configuration through a Windows-based setup program or via web-based management, providing a straightforward installation process.
The server supports LPR network printing and Bonjour Print Services, streamlining the process of Internet printing and network printer discovery. With full-duplex support, jumbo frame support, and Auto MDI-X support, it delivers robust functionality in a compact and durable form factor.
Designed for practicality, the print server's compact housing allows for placement in any convenient shared location, liberating you from the need to station your printer directly beside your computer. This flexibility enhances your workflow and space management by centralizing printer access.
In summary, this Ethernet to USB network print server is a reliable, cost-efficient solution for network printing that caters to the needs of multiple users. Its easy installation, broad device compatibility, and robust management features make it a smart choice for any setting that requires shared printer access without sacrificing performance or space.
https://www.startech.com/en-us
800-265-1844