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Shenzhen LOYALTY-SECU Technology Co., LTD

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USB Print Server

User Manual (2021-0615 Version)


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Catalog 1 Summary ................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Product Main Features ................................................................................................................. 4

1.2 Product Description ...................................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Product Series ................................................................................................................................. 4

2 Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Technical Parameters .................................................................................................................... 5

3 Interfaces Instruction ............................................................................................................................ 5

4 Network Configuration Instruction .................................................................................................. 6

4.1 Configuration Tool Preparation ................................................................................................ 6

4.2 Configuration Tool File Description ......................................................................................... 6

4.3 Preparation before Using ............................................................................................................ 6

4.4 Set the Ethernet IP Address of the Print Server ................................................................... 8

4.5 Query Current Status .................................................................................................................. 10

4.6 WiFi Parameter Configuration ................................................................................................. 10

4.7 Print Server Port ........................................................................................................................... 12

5 WINDOWS Printer Driver Installation Example .......................................................................... 12

5.1 Install the Printer Driver ............................................................................................................. 12

5.2 Configure the Printer Port ......................................................................................................... 13

6. Bluetooth Print Server Quick Setting ............................................................................................ 19

6.1To connect a print server to a computer using Bluetooth .............................................. 19

6. 2 Get the Bluetooth Networking COM Number of the Print Server ............................. 20

6.3 Choose the corresponding COM Number for the Printer ............................................. 21

6.4 Exploring the printing via Bluetooth from Computer to the Printer ........................... 22

7. Steps for Adding the Network Printer (Mac OS) ...................................................................... 22

7.1 Choose the “System Preferences”: ......................................................................................... 22

7.2 Choose the “Printers & Scanners” .......................................................................................... 23

7.3 Click“+”, to add the Printer ....................................................................................................... 23

7.4 Choose the “IP” Option, to fill in the printer information ............................................... 24



7.5. Choose the right printer software from the listing. ......................................................... 25

7.6 Finish the printer software installation .................................................................................. 25

8. Printing to a Bluetooth Printer Android Device Setting ......................................................... 26



1 Summary

1.1 Product Main Features

◼ Standard 100M network interface

◼ Small Size: 53x53x40mm

◼ Default Configuration: RJ-45 LAN Port, WiFi/Bluetooth version is available

Communication Method via USB 2.0 interface.

◼ Support Multi-users sharing one printer of a wireless network simultaneously.

◼ Simple and compact design, low power, small footprint, easy to carry.

◼ Support print directly from operating the mobile phone (work with APP: PrinterShare or

PrintHand )

1.2 Product Description

LY-MPS-N01 is a Mini USB Print Server, a 10/100Mbps Ethernet to USB 2.0 Network

LPR Print Server, after connected to the local area network (LAN) through the RJ45 network

cable; it is an independent network device in LAN, which allows multiple computers in the

local area network to share a USB printer. It’s replacing the computers which worked as the

print server with the high cost, spacy-occupying, high energy consuming, not easy to

manage later disadvantages. USB print server allows users to use mobile phones, tablets,

computers or other devices to print files.

1.3 Product Series

LOYALTY-SECU Network print servers with 3 versions for option:

Model Communication Method Remarks

LY-MPS-N01/

LY-MPS-N01-G

Ethernet RJ45 LAN Port

LY-MPS-BN01/

LY-MPS-BN01-G/

LY-MPS-WN01C-G/

LY-MPS-BN01S-G/

LY-MPS-BN01N-G/

LY-MPS-BN01G-G/

LY-MPS-BN01U-G/

LY-MPS-BN01S-G

Ethernet &Bluetooth4.0 Support Android/IOS（BLE）

RJ45 LAN Port+ Bluetooth

LY-MPS-WN01/

LY-MPS-WN01-G/

Ethernet &WiFi

RJ45 LAN Port+ WiFi



2 Technical Specifications

2.1 Technical Parameters

Product Parameters

CPU ARM9

RAM 64MB DDR2

FLASH 128MB NANDFLASH

USB Printer Interface USB2.0 HOST

USB Configuration Port USB2.0 DEVICE

Network Port 10/100M

Bluetooth Interface Classic Bluetooth +BLE (Bluetooth 4.0) ( for optional )

WiFi Interface 802.11BGN ( for optional )

Power Supply DC 5V/1A

Product Dimension 53×53×40mm

Product Weight 25g

Packing Size 11.7*12*4.3CM

Packing Weight 150g

Operating Environment Temperature -10°C~50°C Humidity 20%~85%

Storage Environment Temperature -10°C~50°C Humidity 20%~85%

3 Interfaces Instruction



4 Network Configuration Instruction

4.1 Configuration Tool Preparation

Please download the configuration tool from Loyalty-Secu official website:

https://loyalty-secu.com/print-server-download/ or contact our customer service to

obtain the configuration tool of the print server. Contact email: [email protected]

4.2 Configuration Tool File Description

The compression file package will be shown as below after decompression:

Double-click [Print Server Config Tool.exe] to configure the parameters, it’s no need any

software installation process, the interface as shown as Image 1:

Image 1

4.3 Preparation before Using

◼ A computer with WINDOWS operating system

◼ A USB cable with TYPE C interface (Included in the packing box)

◼ Print Server Config Tool (WINDOWS version)

Connect the print server to the computer via the USB cable, as shown as Image 2 :

Image 2

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After connected to the computer, the print server will automatically power on and start. The

entire startup process takes about 20 seconds, then the print server config tool will display

USB sign in the lower left corner, indicating that the config tool has been identified the print

server as shown as Image 3:

Image 3

After configuring the corresponding parameters, remove the USB cable between the print

server and the computer. Starts the connection between several devices as shown as Image

4 :



Image 4

4.4 Set the Ethernet IP Address of the Print Server

Two ways for the print server to obtain the IP Address:

Method 1: Use DHCP to obtain an IP address from the network

Method 2: Obtain an fixed IP Address

The advantage of the method 1 is very simple and time saving, however, the disadvantage is

that it is easy to forget the IP address and may assign a different IP address for the print

server, brings the IP Address conflict problem.

For method 2, it can assign a fixed IP address to the print server according to the current

network environment, this method is more reliable and stable (Highly Recommended), the

users need to know their own network attributes.

Tips for how to get a fixed IP Address

Click "Start Menu---Run", or use the WIN+R key combination to call the run window,

enter “cmd” in the run window, click OK (as shown as Image 5 ).

Image 5

After inputting “ipconfig”,click “Enter” button, then the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway

information will be displayed as shown as Image 6:

1) Network Segment: 192.168.0.xxx

2) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

3) Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1



Image 6

Open the config tool and select the "Config Parameter" tab

A: If you use DHCP to obtain an IP address

Please check "Use DHCP to obtain an IP address from the network" as shown as Image 7:

Image 7

Click the “Apply” button, restart the print server, the print server will work successfully.

B: Assign a fixed address

Uncheck "Use DHCP to obtain an IP address from the network" and enter fixed network

parameters in the config menu. Different network environments will have different

parameters. Please obtain the corresponding information based on the actual internet

situation, as shown as Image 8:

Image 8



4.5 Query Current Status

On the "Device List" page, all the print servers will be listed in the current network, as

shown as Image 9:

Image 9

4.6 WiFi Parameter Configuration

Note: Only the print server with WiFi function, can proceed on the WiFi Wizard

process.

In the "Config Parameter" page, click "WIFI configuration wizard" to continue the WiFi

setting as shown as Image 10:

Image 10

Click "Scan" to scan for nearby WiFi hotspots, the result will be displayed in the drop-down



list within 5 seconds, select the right WiFi hotspot you need to connect to ,then click "Next",

as shown as Image 11:

Image 11

Enter to the WiFi Password Setting Menu, input the WiFi password and click “Next”, as

shown as Image 12:

Image 12

After connected to the WiFi internet, need to configure the WiFi Parameter to obtain an IP

address for the WiFi print server.



There also have two methods for getting an IP address for the print server:

Method 1: Use DHCP to obtain an IP address;

Method 2: Obtain an fixed IP Address (the procedure is same as 4.4 above ).

After entering the parameter，please click “Modify network parameters” write the

parameter in to the WiFi module as shown as Image 13:

Image 13

After configurating the parameters, please restart the print server.

4.7 Print Server Port

The print server uses a standard RAW interface, the port number is 9100

5 WINDOWS Printer Driver Installation

Example

When the network parameter configuration of the print server is completed, please power

on the print server, make sure it works under a stable condition.

5.1 Install the Printer Driver

Installing the printer driver is the same procedure as the normal USB printer driver (will not

explained here)



5.2 Configure the Printer Port

After installing the printer driver, select the newly installed printer in the control panel, select

the printer, and right click printer properties. as shown as Image 14/15/16, different

operating systems may have some differences.

Image 14

Image 15



Image 16

Image 17 demonstrates an example of installing the HP 1020 printer for reference:

Image 17



After clicking “Add a printer”, choose and click “ The Printer that I want isn’t listed” as shown

as Image 18:

Image 18

Click the “Next ”button

Create a new port, and the type of port is “Standard TCP/IP Port”, Click the” Next” button.



Then Click the “Next” button.



Click the “Next “button, then now start to install the printer driver

The next step is to configure the printer properties, as shown as Image 19:

Image 19

After installing the printer driver, some printers come with the default IMF data format, so

we need to change it into RAW data format. Please refer to the Image 20:



Image 20

Now all settings have been completed, we can start to print a test page.



6. Bluetooth Print Server Quick Setting

6.1To connect a print server to a computer using Bluetooth

1) Open Settings.

2) Click on Devices.

3) Click on Bluetooth & other devices.

4) Turn on the Bluetooth toggle switch.

5) Click the Add Bluetooth or other device button to connect the print server.

Bluetooth Device Name: Print Server

PIN Code: 0000



6. 2 Get the Bluetooth Networking COM Number of the Print Server

After computer paired with the Print Server,the Print Server already listed in the Other

Devices area,as below image shows,Click the “Devices and printers”,to get the Bluetooth

Networking COM Number



Right Click the “Print Server”-> “Print Server Properties”---> Choose “Service”

To get the Print Server Bluetooth SPP Port Number,as below image shows: SPP: COM3

6.3 Choose the corresponding COM Number for the Printer

Choose “Brother DCP-1510 Series”-> Printer Properties-> Choose “COM3”->OK



6.4 Exploring the printing via Bluetooth from Computer to the Printer

7. Steps for Adding the Network Printer

(Mac OS)

Before proceeding on the setting, please notice below items in advance:

1) Make sure the MAC computer can print directly when connected to the printer.

2) MAC System can recognize the printer which with 9100 Port only, and unable to

recognize the printers which with 9101/9102/9103 Port.

3) MAC System support most of the brand printers such as HP, Brother, Samsung; Support

few limited models for Canon and Epson.

4) MAC System support to print via HP Jetdirect-Socket Protocol, not support the IPP,LPD

Protocol

Steps for MAC system to add the printer:

7.1 Choose the “System Preferences”:



7.2 Choose the “Printers & Scanners”

7.3 Click“+”, to add the Printer



7.4 Choose the “IP” Option, to fill in the printer information

Remarks:

◼ Address: Input IP Address or Host Name (the print server IP address)

◼ Protocol: HP Jetdirect-Socket (HP and other printer manufactures are using this

protocol)

◼ Use: Select Software

◼ For other items just keep the default options.



7.5. Choose the right printer software from the listing.

You can use the “Filter” function for quick search. If you can not find your printer software

from existing listing, please go to the printer’s website to download the MAC driver. After

finding your printer software, please click “OK”

7.6 Finish the printer software installation

(The Brother DCP-1510 printer can print now)



8. Printing to a Bluetooth Printer Android

Device Setting (PrinterShare)

Before you start printing, you will need to make sure that Bluetooth is active on your Android

device; also make sure that your Android device is paired with your printer. The first time you

connect to your printer you will have to download a driver for it as well as document

rendering libraries (Office or PDF) if you choose to print documents.

Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On in Android Settings.

Now that you are certain that Bluetooth is active, make sure that your Android device is

paired with your printer in Android Settings>Bluetooth. You may need to input pairing

code for your printer.

Take your android device and open PrinterShare by tapping on its icon. If that is the first time

you run PrinterShare, you will see a splash screen with two buttons: Read More (which will

provide you with general information on PrinterShare's functionality) and Continue.

Tap Continue once you are ready to proceed.

You will see the main PrinterShare screen with a grid of icons that allow you to access various

items that can be printed. Below the grid of icons you will see an icon of a printer

with Printer Not Selected text and Select button displayed beside it. To select your

Bluetooth printer, press Select button.

Now, tap Nearby - Bluetooth button and wait for the app to detect your printer.



When your printer is detected, tap it. The app will then ask for your permission to download

a driver for it which will require at least 4MB on your SD card.

Tap yes and you will be ready to print once the app finishes downloading and installing the

driver pack.

Here’s the demo setting:

Bluetooth Printer Name: Print Server

Bluetooth Pin Code: 0000



More information, for Printing to a WiFi Printer or Network Printer, please refer to

PrinterShare Online Support :http://www.printershare.com/help-mobile.sdf

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