According to D-Link SA sales manager, Attie Pienaar, the DP-303 multi-protocol print server makes network connection easy through the use of an Nway connection which allows the print server to be used with either Ethernet or Fast Ethernet LAN.
"The multi-protocol print server is equipped with high-speed parallel port, and an NWAY port, transmitting at either 10Mbps," adds Pienaar. "This allows the print server to auto-sense the best connection speed to use on the network without the need for end-user configuration."
Supporting IP, IPX, NetBEUI and Apple EtherTalk protocols, along with Ethernet, or Fast Ethernet , this print server is ideal for shared printing in mixed-LAN environments
The DP-303`s parallel port supports HP PJL protocol for bi-directional network printer communication . This feature allows the print server to collect information about the status of the printer while printing.
A user-friendly configuration program that works with Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT makes it possible to set up the print server in minutes.
Telnet support allows an administrator to remotely configure and maintain the print server on the Internet or a UNIX network
"The DP-303`s large spool buffer lets the print server safely handle multiple print requests. The print server provides outstanding performance over PC-based print server and PC parallel/serial connections. Its compact size makes it possible to place it next to the printer, and allows more choices for printer placement on the network," concludes Pienaar.
Key features:
Equipped with 3 parallel ports allows to share three printers to all users on LAN simultaneously
Equipped One N-Way port allows to auto-sense the best connection speed to use on LAN
Multiple protocol supported is ideal for shared printing in mixed-LAN environments
Bi-directional communication allows to collect information about attached printer`s status
Windows-Based administrative program makes it possible to set up in few minutes
Latest MIB-II (RFC 1213) for SNMP standard management
Offer LPR program for Windows 95 TCP/IP printing
Supports up to 36 Novell NetWare file servers
Flash memory for easy software upgrade
Specifications:
Printer port
3 IEEE 1284-compliant parallel ports
LAN port
1auto-negotiating Nway RJ-45 port
Supported network protocol
IP ; IPX ; NetBeui ; Appletalk
Supported network O.S.
NetWare 2.s and above (Native NDS)
HP-UX Unix, Sun O.S, Solaris, SCO
Unix, AIX, Unixware
Mac O.S. Appletalk
LED Report
Power/Tx, Link/Rx, LPT1, LPT2, LPT3
EMI
FCC class A ; CE class A
Safety"
UL, CSA, TUV
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