How to connect Motorola Print Server WPS870G with windows 7

[Antonio1]

Hi everyone, I am having problem in Motorola Print Server WPS870G, which I was using with Windows XP and Vista operating system and the print server is working fine with it, but Now I am trying to connect it with Widows 7 operating system throws an error message that it can't connect and make sure printer is on. Can any one help me please.

[SalVatore]

I giving you some steps for windows 7 which think it similar to windows XP.

• First go to Printers and Faxes
• Then Add printer.
• Now you have to choose
• Choose Local Printer which is connected to the computer
• Now select to make New type of port.
• The choose TCP/IP Port
• And then click to the Next button.
• Then enter the IP address of the printer server
• And last choose the port of the server

[jesse]

This problem may be occur due to some hardware problem. First you have to check the printer to directly connect it with your system through USB cable and try to run if it is running then you have uninstall the driver of router and then install it again you have. If then also this is not working then install the updated version of router driver. I this may will help you.

[Calvin K]

Hi, I am also facing the same problem but I am using Samsung CLP-315W Wireless Colour Laser Printer. I am getting problem to connect this wireless printer to the to my computer and I am using the same Windows 7 operating system. I have also installed the driver of printer and router to my computer with it update version please help me.

[Solomon]

You requires a router to attach a wireless printer to your computer with windows 7.

• Go to the task bar and do the right click on the Network icon.
• The select to connect to a network.
• Then select the printer which you want connect
• Then click on the Connect.

[Neophyte52]

SalVatore's solution worked for me on my wps870g after a few tries, but only for one printer (I have 2 connected to the print server). When I tried to repeat the steps for the second printer, the "print test page" command was sent to the first printer. I assume that I can't have 2 on the same port, but obviously there's only one IP address to work with. Any solutions, anyone?

[Reckon]

To attach one computer to two printers by USB cables would need the use of a USB Hub. It would be better if you acquire a Hub with 6 or more ports. The Hub will have a port marked 'in', which will have to be associated to your computer. You can then connect the printers to any of the additional ports on the Hub, but make certain that the particular printer drivers are installed on your computer. The USB Hub will also permit for the connection of your scanner and digital cameras etc.

[1960wbwalter]

Does any one know how to obtain a copy of the install software for this print server? Mine was stolen with my computer and now I need to reload it on to my new computer.

[Alexxx]

Does any one know how to obtain a copy of the install software for this print server? Mine was stolen with my computer and now I need to reload it on to my new computer.

I guess, it should be available for download on the web. Just search it on Google. Atleast you can get the required drivers for download there. Just see this google result. Hope you can get some.

[vicb2000]

Reply:

1. Go to "Control Panel"

2. Go to "Device & Printers"

3. Select "Add a printer"

4. Select "Add a local printer"

5a. Select "Use an existing port"

5b. Select "\\Mot14a724\p1(client Side Rendering Provider)

*** Please Note that p1 is the 25-pin serial port on the print server

*** Please Note that p2 is the USB port on the print server

6. Click "Next"

7, Click on the "WINDOWS UPDATE" button to update the printer list

8. Wait for the printer list to update

9a Select your printer's "Manufacturer" in the left column

9b Select your printer's "Model" in the right column

10. Click "Next"

11. Select "Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended)

12. Enter the name you want to give your printer into the box provided

13. Select "Do not share this printer"

14. Select if this is the "default" printer

15. Select "Print a test page" ... Check whether the test page printed.

16. Click "Finish"



Repeat ALL steps for the second printer (port p2) replacing step 5b with the following:

5b. Select "\\Mot14a724\p2(client Side Rendering Provider)



Hope this helps!