Q: What are the advantages of having an integrated print server in the appliance?

A: The built-in print server allows you to turn almost any USB-enabled printer into a network printer that can be shared across the network, eliminating the need for a standalone print server, or for leaving a computer always on to act as a network print server. The appliance automatically detects printers as they are plugged in, and requires only initial setup on the client side.

Q: How many USB-based printers can I connect to the appliance?

A: You can connect up to four printers.
Note:  Client computers running Mac OS X can access only a single printer, while those running Windows 2000/XP can access all connected printers.

Q: Which printers are supported by the print server in my appliance?

A: The print server is compatible with most printers that have a USB interface. Multifunction printers will operate as a printer only. Please refer to this article in our knowledge base for a list of printers known to operate correctly with the Embedded NGX integrated print server.

Q: How do I configure the appliance to function as a print server?

A: The print server is “Plug and Play”: no special configuration is required on the appliance. For instructions regarding the printer configuration on the client side, please refer to “Sharing Network Printers” whitepaper .

No special configuration is required - the network printer is automatically detected