Product Description

TRENDnets TE100-P1U 10/100 Mini USB Print Server is an ideal network solution designed to transform virtually all conventional USB printer into a shared resource on your network. TE100-P1U has a 10/100Mbps auto-sensing RJ-45 port, which connects to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps network. With its Automatic IP feature, the Print Server will automatically configure its IP address, making installation quick and easy. For advanced management, you can configure the print server using the Windows-Based Wizard, Admin Software or Web Browser. Also, the TE100-P1U supports Internet Printing Protocol, so users can print remotely to the USB printer via the Internet. Compact in design, but packed with features the TE100-P1U is the most cost effective way to add a USB printer anywhere on your network.

Product Details

• Brand: TRENDnet
• Model: TE100-P1U
• Platform: Windows
• Format: CD
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 8.25" h x 11.00" w x 2.75" l, 1.10 pounds
• Networking: USB

Features

• Product Type - PrintServer
• Warranty - 5 Years
• - Supports TCP/IP, NetBEUI and AppleTalk protocols
• - Easy Configuration through BiAdmin (Windows Application), Web-based management (HTTP)

Customer Reviews

Works with some printers
This version works with my Canon PIXMA iP6000D printer, but will not wake it up if it is in powersave mode. The setup went much better than my old NetGear print server, so I bought another one (the TE100-P1U - newer model) for my HP LaserJet 1020. Alas, these print servers do not support the HP LJ 1020. And you cannot find that out on TrendNet's website; you have to call their Tech Support to see if your printer is supported. The server itself is 4 stars; the support is 2 stars.

Finally, a print server that really works
This little guy really works!!! Set up is painless, the manual is well written. It appears trendware put some effort in making the manual accurate and easy to follow. I can't say the same for most of the other mfg's and i've tried just about all of them. If your looking for a usb print server, I highly recomend this one.

Beware, doesn't work will all printers
One of the best examples of what's wrong with tech today. The Trendnet TE100 P1U packaging states that this print server will make "any USB printer into a network printer." False. After confronting Trendnet's tech support about why the TE100 P1U print server did not work at all for me, I was told that it doesn't support my type of printer! My type of printer is a Canon inkjet. As we know, Canon is a very rare and exotic brand of printer (sarcasm intended).

I was told the "TE100-P1U cannot apply on GDI type, Host type, Cart(Cannon), and Samsung(printer language)." So aside from Canon and Samsung, which printer will this work on and which will it not work on? Trendnet doen't say. Going to the Trendnet website is no help either as it does not say anywhere what type of printer (what's a GDI type of printer anyway) the TE100 P1U will or will not support.

When I asked to speak to a Trendnet manager about this problem, I was told that someone would contact me. Of course no one from Trendnet ever did contact me.

UPDATE: now after raising this issue of the TE100 P1U not working, the marketing messages on Trendnet's website now states the the TE100 P1U print server "makes virtually any USB printer into a network printer." I guess their lawyers made Trendnet insert the word "virtually" into their product description. However, Trendnet's website still does not state exactly what type of printer the TE100 P1U will work on.

The Trendnet TE100 P1U doesn't even make a good paperweight.