Linksys Wireless-G Print Server

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Linksys Wireless-G Print Server

Does anyone have any experience setting up a Linksys Wireless-G Print Server? I configuration is:

iMac G4, OSX 10.4.11, Epson Photo Stylist 820 and Linksys Wireless-G print server. I am going thru a router that I can get the IP address for, but still the printer does not work. Help, I'm a Newbee and I can't get up!!!

iMac G4, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Jan 23, 2008 3:06 PM

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greg sahli

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Jan 23, 2008 5:14 PM in response to OB1NewB

Which model Linksys print server?

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Jan 23, 2008 6:26 PM in response to OB1NewB

Does the computer work through the router? Are you using WEP or some type of key software?

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Jan 24, 2008 4:09 AM in response to greg sahli

The model number of the print server is WPS54G version 2.0

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Jan 24, 2008 4:12 AM in response to Donald Palmer

Yes, the iMac is direct connected to a wireless router. I have WEP turned on the router.

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greg sahli

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Jan 24, 2008 5:49 AM in response to OB1NewB

You've probably figured out by now that for Windows there's auto-setup software, but not for Macs. We just need to know where in the manual to find key info to enter in Printer Setup/Print & Fax. Page 44 of the manual has important info - the queue name for Port 1 is P1 (see IPP client setup for Windows XP and 2000). So, choose IP printing > IPP, and enter both IP address and queue name.

For driver - you can't use Epson drivers for network printing - their drivers were written for USB only. You'll need to use a CUPS driver. The Gimp-Print drivers included by Apple in OS X are CUPS drivers. To get the latest version go to:
http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/MacOSX.php3

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Jan 24, 2008 8:49 AM in response to greg sahli

Thanks for helping me. I tried installing the printer with the protocol of IPP but still did not work. I installed it as a Line Printer Daemon and it worked with the new CUPS drivers you pointed me to. There is a significant pause between when I press the print button (on file>Print) to when the output starts to print. Is there a way of decreasing this delay?

Thanks

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greg sahli

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Jan 24, 2008 10:24 AM in response to OB1NewB

I don't know how to fix that delay. Sorry.

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Feb 25, 2008 11:39 AM in response to greg sahli

Had the same problem with the same print server model. Could solve it within minutes with your helpful advice, linksys didn`t have a clue about how to do it. Thanks a lot.

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