10/100Mbps Ethernet to USB 2.0 Network LPR Print Server
Share a standard USB printer with multiple users over an Ethernet network
Product ID: PM1115U2
1.2 stars
(8 reviews) |
- Share a single USB printer with multiple users over a network
- Print from any network computer, across the office
- Provides a reliable Ethernet connection with 10Base-T/100Base-TX auto-sensing
Your price
€66.99
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€82.40
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This palm-sized print server makes it easy to share a USB printer with users on your network. It’s the ideal solution for home or small office networks.
Reliable, cost-efficient network printing
Enjoy cost-efficient network printing for multiple users. The USB 10/100 Mbps print server lets you share one USB printer with multiple users on your network, instead of having to buy separate printers for each individual workstation.
Place your shared printer in a convenient location
With web-based management, you can set up and monitor the printer server through a web browser, so you can place your printer at any convenient shared location - there’s no need to put your printer next to your computer. You can send print jobs to another user in your home or office, or even to a printer in another country.
Easy to use and install
Compact and lightweight, the print server is easy to install with its straightforward installation wizards and remote web-based management. You simply use a USB cable to connect the print server to your printer’s USB port, then use an RJ45 networking cable to connect it to the rest of your network.
Supports LPR network printing and Bonjour Print Services
The printer server supports the Line Printer Remote (LPR) protocol which enables Internet printing. It also supports Bonjour Print Services, making it easier to find and configure printers on your network.
The PM1115U2 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Applications
- Provides a reliable network printing solution for home, small office, educational and government institutions and any other environments that require printer sharing
Partner Numbers
- Ingram IE V933617
- Exertis IE 0010069788
- UPC 065030855174
Compatibility
Windows® XP, 7, 8 / RT, 10
Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012
Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.10
Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012
Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.10
Specifications
| Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Connector(s) | 1 - External Ports | RJ-45 |
| USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 | ||
| Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) | |
| Humidity | 10% ~ 90% RH | |
| Hardware | Ports | 1 |
| Industry Standards | Compliant with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX | |
| Chipset ID | EST - EST2862B | |
| Indicators | 1 - LED Indicators | Power |
| Link | ||
| Activity | ||
| Packaging Information | Package Height | 54 mm [2,1 in] |
| Package Length | 21,5 cm [8,5 in] | |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 326 g [11,5 oz] | |
| Package Width | 14,9 cm [5,9 in] | |
| Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 100 Mbps |
| Max Distance | 100 m / 330 ft | |
| Remote Management Ability | Yes | |
| Auto MDIX | Yes | |
| Full Duplex Support | Yes | |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9K max. | |
| Supported Protocols | LPR | |
| Physical Characteristics | Color | Black |
| Material | Plastic | |
| Product Length | 53 mm [2,1 in] | |
| Product Width | 54 mm [2,1 in] | |
| Product Height | 23 mm [0,9 in] | |
| Weight of Product | 62 g [2,2 oz] | |
| Power | Power Source | AC Adapter Included |
| Input Voltage | 100 - 240 AC | |
| Input Current | 0.25 | |
| Output Voltage | 5 DC | |
| Output Current | 1A | |
| Center Tip Polarity | Positive | |
| Plug Type | H | |
| Power Consumption (In Watts) | 2 | |
| Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® XP, 7, 8 / RT, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012 Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.10 |
| Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | Printer with USB connection |
| USB printer cable not included | ||
| Note | OS Compatibility refers to the included software only - the Print Server itself can be used without software on most platforms that support network printing | |
| What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | USB 2.0 network LPR print server |
| universal power adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, ANZ) | ||
| RJ45 network cable | ||
| quick start guide | ||
| software CD |
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Drivers/Downloads
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Driver(s):
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[pm1115u2] windows ethernet to usb print server.zip
- Version: 1.29
- Language: EN
Firmware
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pm1115u2 firmware.zip
- Version: 2.077.000
- Language: EN
Manual(s):
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pm1115u2_usermanual.pdf
- Language: EN
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pm1115u2_qsg.pdf
- Language: EN
Datasheet
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pm1115u2_Datasheet.pdf
- Datasheet
- Language: EN
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Frequently Asked Questions
Installation
To add a printer from the print server to your Windows computer, you need to use the provided software to locate the print server on your network.
Hardware requirements
- A wired Ethernet network with DHCP (automatically assigned IP addresses).
- A compatible USB printer.
- A computer running Windows.
Install the hardware
- Use a USB A-to-B cable to connect the USB printer to the PM1115U2.
- Use an Ethernet patch cable to connect the PM1115U2 to a wired Ethernet network (for example, a network switch, wall jack, and so on).
- Connect a power supply to the print server.
Install the software
- Navigate to http://www.startech.com/Support and download the latest software. You can find the part number and product ID on the product packaging.
Note: Windows typically saves the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
- When the download is complete, right-click the zip folder that you downloaded, click Extract All, and follow the on-screen instructions.
- In the list of extracted files, right-click the Network Printer Wizard Setup 2017 with Window 8.exe file and click Run as Administrator.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver software.
Configure the software
After the Network Printer Wizard is installed on your system you can install the printer. To install the printer, complete the following:
- Open the Launch Network Printer Wizard.
- Click Next.
- Select the print server from the list and click Next.
- Select the appropriate driver for the printer and click Next. If you cannot find the driver, use a generic PCL5/PCL6/PS driver or obtain the driver from the manufacturer of your printer.
- Click Finish.
Verify the installation
- Open Control Panel.
- Navigate to Devices and Printers or Printers and Other Hardware.
- Right-click the installed printer and click Printer Properties.
- Click Print Test Page.
A printer test page should be sent to your printer.
If you are using applications that do not support print server software, you can use the web interface to configure the print server for your network. To access the web interface you need to determine the IP address of the PM1115U2. This device has Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enabled by default, and will be assigned an IP address by your router when connected to your network.
You can determine the IP address of the unit in one of the following ways:
- Use the Windows Network Printer Wizard to determine the IP address.
- View the router's DHCP table to determine the IP address. The print server should be listed with a MAC address starting with 80:3F:5D.
To access the print server web interface, complete the following:
- Make sure that the PM1115U2 is on the same network as your computer.
- In an Internet browser, enter the IP address of the unit.
- Click Login.
You can now access the print server configuration and make the necessary changes for it to work on your network.
In Windows 10, to add a printer to your computer, you need to create a print server port.
Before you create the print server port, you need to configure your print server for the network. For more information about how to configure your print server, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/print-servers-pm1115u2-alternate-setup.
To create a print server port, complete the following:
- Press the Windows key.
- Click Settings > Devices > Bluetooth > Printers > Mouse > Add a printer > The printer that I want isn't listed.
- Select the Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings check box, and click Next.
- Select Create a new port.
- Change the type of port to Standard TCP/IP Port, and click Next.
- In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the IP address of the print server, and click Next.
- Click Custom > Settings > LPR.
- Under LPR Settings, enter a Queue Name. The queue name can be any set of numbers or letters.
- Click OK > Next.
- Select a driver from the list, and click Next.
- Click Next until you are asked if you want to print a test page. To confirm that the printer was successfully added, send a test page to your printer.
In Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, to add a printer to your computer, you need to create a print server port.
Before you create the print server port, you need to configure your print server for the network. For more information about how to configure your print server, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/print-servers-pm1115u2-alternate-setup.
To create a print server port, complete the following:
- Press the Windows key.
- Click Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers > Add a printer > The printer that I want isn't listed.
- Select the Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings check box, and click Next.
- Select Create a new port.
- Change the type of port to Standard TCP/IP Port, and click Next.
- In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the IP address of the print server, and click Next.
- Click Custom > Settings > LPR.
- Under LPR Settings, enter a Queue Name. The queue name can be any set of numbers or letters.
- Click OK > Next.
- Select a driver from the list, and click Next.
- Click Next until you are asked if you want to print a test page. To confirm that the printer was successfully added, send a test page to your printer.
In Windows 7 and Windows Vista, to add a printer from the print server to your computer, you need to create a print server port.
Before you create the print server port, you need to configure your print server for the network. For more information about how to configure your print server, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/print-servers-pm1115u2-alternate-setup.
To create a print server port, complete the following:
- Press the Windows key.
- Click Devices and Printers > Add a printer.
- Select the Add a local printer check box.
- Select Create a new port.
- Change the type of port to Standard TCP/IP Port, and click Next.
- In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the IP address of the print server.
- Click Next > Custom > Settings > LPR.
- Under LPR Settings, enter a Queue Name. The queue name can be any set of numbers or letters.
- Click OK > Next.
- Select a driver from the list, and click Next.
- Click Next until you are asked if you want to print a test page. To confirm that the printer was successfully added, send a test page to your printer.
In the Mac OS, to add a printer to your computer, you need to create a print server port.
Before you create the print server port in the Mac OS, you need to configure your print server for the network. For more information about how to configure your print server, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/print-servers-pm1115u2-alternate-setup.
To create a print server port, complete the following:
- Click the Apple icon.
- Click System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.
- At the bottom of the list of printers, click +.
- On the Add screen, click IP.
- In the Address field, enter the IP address of the print server.
- In the Protocol drop-down list, click Line Printer Daemon – LPD or LPR.
- To add the name and location of the print server, complete the Name and Location fields.
- In the Use drop-down list, select the driver for the print server.
- Click Add.
Troubleshooting
This device has Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enabled by default, and will be assigned an IP address by your router when connected to your network.
You can determine the IP address of the unit in one of the following ways:
- Use the Windows Network Printer Wizard to determine the IP address.
- View the router's DHCP table to determine the IP address. The print server should be listed with a MAC address starting with 80:3F:5D.
To determine the IP address of the PM1115U2, do one of the following:
- Use the Windows Network Printer Wizard to determine the IP address.
- View the router's DHCP table to determine the IP address. The print server should be listed with a MAC address starting with 80:3F:5D.
To access the print server web interface, complete the following:
- Make sure that the computer is on the same network as the PM1115U2.
- In an Internet browser, enter the IP address of the PM1115U2.
- Click Login.
To reset the print server to the default factory settings, complete the following:
- Turn on the print server and wait for it to start up.
- Press and hold the Reset button for 10 seconds.
- Wait for the server to restart.
How To
The Ethernet port on a wireless network print server is intended to be used for configuration and to connect to an existing network infrastructure. You cannot connect an Ethernet port on a wireless network print server to the Ethernet port on a printer. The only supported method of connecting a printer to the print server is to use a USB A to B cable. These cables can be found on StarTech.com, in the USB 2.0 Cables section.
Compliance and safety
Compliance letters
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
- Language: English
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RoHS & REACH Certificate of Compliance
- Language: English
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Country of Origin (COO)
- Language: English
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Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
- Language: English
Safety Measures
- If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
*Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Printer server keeping disconnect
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
Hi Jacky,
Thanks for letting us know about this.
You mentioned moving to a new office. It is possible that with the office change, the server is looking for the IP address it was associated with at the previous location.
Have you tried removing the printer from your system and manually setting the server up again?
We have some helpful FAQs that may be of some assistance to you. They can be found here: https://www.startech.com/Networking-IO/Print/usb-print-server~PM1115U2#dnlds
I have also sent your information to our Technical Advisors to get in touch with you via email to provide additional assistance.
Thank you.
Same Problem as Jacky dropping off the network
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. :(
Not a bad product.
If you want to get this device to work without dropping add a reserved address for it in your router or print server
Thanks for your feedback regarding monitoring on our PM1115U2. Hopefully the unit is performing reliably on your network now, but we would be happy to discuss this further if needed. Please feel free to reach out to us by chat, phone, or email using our support page: https://www.startech.com/support We have Technical Support Advisors available 24 hours, 5 days a week
Mostly useless
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
Constantly Drops off LAN
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
Thank you for your feedback on PM1115U2. We're very sorry for the issues you've come across with it.
Please reach out to our Technical Advisors for troubleshooting at 1-800-265-1844 or at www.startech.com/chat and we can help provide a solution. We're available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, to provide support.
Dead on Arrival
I received this product today from Amazon. The power was defective, so I don't know how it works. It would not power up.
Hello Roy,
We're sorry to hear that the PM1115U2 you received isn't powering on. The PM1115U2 has a 2-year warranty with lifetime technical support and we want to make this right. Please contact us for a replacement at www.startech.com/support. Our Technical Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week to provide support.
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
Hello Marco,
We understand your disappointment with our PM1115U2 and recognize that this is not the performance expected from our print server. We see that we're currently working with you to find out what's causing the issues you're experiencing and help fix them. If you have any questions in the mean-time, please do not hesitate to contact us at www.startech.com/support. Our Technical Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week to provide assistance.
Hello. I have the same problem. The print server is installed in network and recognize the printer hp laser 2200. I can send a page to the printer, the system status tell me that is "printing"... but printer does not print any page.
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