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TRENDnet TE100 Multi-Function Print Server TE100-MP1UN Print Servers - Wired
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Not compatible with Windows 7 or Vista SP 1 . I can't knock this too much because the install was pretty easy and it did recognize my Canon Pixma 780. However, Windows 7 and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 require driver signing to ensure driver compatibility and the Print Server Utility that comes with the print server has not been updated since 2008. So even though the utility installed, I received several warnings during installation from Windows that the drivers were not signed. Then afterwards, I tried to connect to the printer using the utility and could not. I contacted Trendnet support and was told "Windows 7 is not currently supported. TRENDnet is currently verifying operating system compatibility for this product.". If you are running vista and use Windows Update you are most likely running SP 1 and you will not be able to use this either. If you want to check to see if Trendnet has updated anything since, you should check the downloads link for the product page on the Trendnet site.
Not compatible with Windows 7 or Vista SP 1 . I can't knock this too much because the install was pretty easy and it did recognize my Canon Pixma 780. However, Windows 7 and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 require driver signing to ensure driver compatibility and the Print Server Utility that comes with the print server has not been updated since 2008. So even though the utility installed, I received several warnings during installation from Windows that the drivers were not signed. Then afterwards, I tried to connect to the printer using the utility and could not. I contacted Trendnet support and was told "Windows 7 is not currently supported. TRENDnet is currently verifying operating system compatibility for this product.". If you are running vista and use Windows Update you are most likely running SP 1 and you will not be able to use this either. If you want to check to see if Trendnet has updated anything since, you should check the downloads link for the product page on the Trendnet site.
TRENDnet 1-Port Multi-Function Print Server TE100-MP1UN (White) Reviews
Great Device For Windows XP (SP3) and Windows Vista (SP2) . This device is compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista (32 bit). I installed it on my older HP computer running Windows XP (SP3) as well as my Toshiba Laptop running Windows Vista (SP2). I used the device for wireless printing to an HP Photosmart C4480 All In One (Printer, Scanner, Copier) and all functions work properly for both computers.
As to the date of this review, the device is not compatible with Windows 7. Customer Service notified me via email informing me that they are working on an updated driver for this device. My inquiry was answered quickly and respectfully. TRENDnet Customer Service is great (5 stars deserved if this category was available).
The device was easy to install and functions as expected for the supported operating systems noted in the specifications on their website, "Supported OS Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista (32-Bit)." It also has a 3 year warranty; this company really stands behind their products.
It is advisable to go to the manufacturer's web page to research the product before purchasing it to ensure that it is compatible with your operating system: [...]
Great Device For Windows XP (SP3) and Windows Vista (SP2) . This device is compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista (32 bit). I installed it on my older HP computer running Windows XP (SP3) as well as my Toshiba Laptop running Windows Vista (SP2). I used the device for wireless printing to an HP Photosmart C4480 All In One (Printer, Scanner, Copier) and all functions work properly for both computers.
As to the date of this review, the device is not compatible with Windows 7. Customer Service notified me via email informing me that they are working on an updated driver for this device. My inquiry was answered quickly and respectfully. TRENDnet Customer Service is great (5 stars deserved if this category was available).
The device was easy to install and functions as expected for the supported operating systems noted in the specifications on their website, "Supported OS Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista (32-Bit)." It also has a 3 year warranty; this company really stands behind their products.
It is advisable to go to the manufacturer's web page to research the product before purchasing it to ensure that it is compatible with your operating system: [...]
TRENDnet 1-Port Multi-Function Print Server TE100-MP1UN (White) Opinions
Worked just fine on Windows 7 . The other reviews for this print server are older, but today the TRENDnet website claims to support Windows 7 (32-bit). It worked just fine for me with a Brother DCP-7040 on two different Windows 7 machines. It did still have unsigned drivers, but after clicking OK to a couple warnings it installed fine and worked.
I also have to say that the installation was dead simple.
Worked just fine on Windows 7 . The other reviews for this print server are older, but today the TRENDnet website claims to support Windows 7 (32-bit). It worked just fine for me with a Brother DCP-7040 on two different Windows 7 machines. It did still have unsigned drivers, but after clicking OK to a couple warnings it installed fine and worked.
I also have to say that the installation was dead simple.
OK but not for a novice user . This would not work with my Sharp multi-function printer, but works ok with my Brother multi-function printer on 2 of my 3 computers, and it took about 6 hours of my time to work through the problems and finally change out the printer and start all over again. I am a network engineer, so felt competent to handle the issues without calling tech support, but I doubt the average user could manage it alone.
Easiest Print server! . This is by far the best and easiest print server I have used! I have tried the others but this was the easiest to setup and actually works with the all-in-one, allowing scanning over the network. Don't buy anything else.
Good Product Needs 64 Bit Support . The product was very easy to install and I was able to print within 15 minutes. Setup was intuitive; however, lack of support for Windows 7 64 Bit systems. If you have a newer computer that is 64 Bit, forget using this product, as it will not load or work. I have several computers connected which are not 64 Bit running Windows 7. While some reviews indicated that it would not work with Windows 7 this is only half true, only the 64 Bit Windows 7 is an issue. When installing for the 32 Bit Windows 7 just accept the unverified or unsigned driver warning and it will load and run no problem.
Works and was simple to install...Not for Windows 7 . I was looking for a print server for our Brother DCP 7020 multifunction printer. Previously we had our printer hooked to an old desktop on the Network that wasn't getting much use anymore and wanted to cut down on the power consumption.
This device does that just perfectly. It is only using 1Watt according to my Kill-A-Watt meter where the desktop was using 50 watts just idle.
Installation was a breeze. Pop in the CD and click through the steps then insert the driver CD for the printer and it was working like a charm. Did not work on the one machine we have Windows 7 64bit. Not a complete surprise as that is not an OS that is listed as compatible.
I have not tested the multifunctionality support of this device yet but the printing is just fine. Contrary to the instruction manual you do not have to restrict use to one user at a time. Once connected via the software and then disconnected, printing still is completely functional and no one computer is tying up the print server. The manual says that you have to connect to the print server in order to print and that only one user can be connected at a time.
As for the computer running Windows 7 I am still able to print but only by sharing the printer via another computer. While that is the same as our old setup we are still able to remove the one idling machine from our network. For the money this was our best option given the constraints of how things are setup.
Would buy again. Once the scanning feature is tested I'll report on that.
Update: Scanning worked fine with the print server.
This device does that just perfectly. It is only using 1Watt according to my Kill-A-Watt meter where the desktop was using 50 watts just idle.
Installation was a breeze. Pop in the CD and click through the steps then insert the driver CD for the printer and it was working like a charm. Did not work on the one machine we have Windows 7 64bit. Not a complete surprise as that is not an OS that is listed as compatible.
I have not tested the multifunctionality support of this device yet but the printing is just fine. Contrary to the instruction manual you do not have to restrict use to one user at a time. Once connected via the software and then disconnected, printing still is completely functional and no one computer is tying up the print server. The manual says that you have to connect to the print server in order to print and that only one user can be connected at a time.
As for the computer running Windows 7 I am still able to print but only by sharing the printer via another computer. While that is the same as our old setup we are still able to remove the one idling machine from our network. For the money this was our best option given the constraints of how things are setup.
Would buy again. Once the scanning feature is tested I'll report on that.
Update: Scanning worked fine with the print server.
Cons Review
Difficult . Instead of buying a new printer that has built-in wireless, we opted for this print server. I wish we hadn't.
Very difficult to get working, especially if you have multiple computers. Buy this only if you are well-versed in tech.
Very difficult to get working, especially if you have multiple computers. Buy this only if you are well-versed in tech.
Print server only allows printing from one machine at a time! . A network print server that only allows printing from one machine at a time? Kind of defeats the purpose of a network print server. To print from a different machine, the user has to open the utility, disconnect from the printer, then the next user has to open the utility and connect to the printer. Not a network print server in my book. it is more of a usb to network media converter.
Not for Windows 7 . DOES NOT WORK ON WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM!
Interesting install. When you run Autorun from the CD, a menu appears, selecting "Install Utility" reveals a confusing sub menu: "Setup Wizard" and "Install Utility" ...(?)
As of June 2011, the Trendnet website does NOT include Windows 7 in the list of OS's. I installed the software from the CD on two XP (SP3) PCs, but could not install the software on a current Windows 7 Home Premium v6.1 SP1. The downloadable files from the Trendnet website are older than the files on the CD.
Ease of Use FYI: On my two PCs running XP, to print I have to open the Trendnet tray icon, click CONNECT, then return to my application and click PRINT. Furthermore, the print server software disconnects after five minutes so if ten minutes later you want to print again, you need to repeat sentence one of this paragraph. ALSO - remember the print server stays connected for five minutes, so no one else can use that multi-function printer until you return to the app and click DISCONNECT. (I thought that technology died in the nineties?)
DOES NOT WORK ON WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM!
Interesting install. When you run Autorun from the CD, a menu appears, selecting "Install Utility" reveals a confusing sub menu: "Setup Wizard" and "Install Utility" ...(?)
As of June 2011, the Trendnet website does NOT include Windows 7 in the list of OS's. I installed the software from the CD on two XP (SP3) PCs, but could not install the software on a current Windows 7 Home Premium v6.1 SP1. The downloadable files from the Trendnet website are older than the files on the CD.
Ease of Use FYI: On my two PCs running XP, to print I have to open the Trendnet tray icon, click CONNECT, then return to my application and click PRINT. Furthermore, the print server software disconnects after five minutes so if ten minutes later you want to print again, you need to repeat sentence one of this paragraph. ALSO - remember the print server stays connected for five minutes, so no one else can use that multi-function printer until you return to the app and click DISCONNECT. (I thought that technology died in the nineties?)
DOES NOT WORK ON WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM!
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Product Details
EAN : 0710931204216UPC : 710931204216
MPN : 0710931204216
Brand : TRENDnet
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 3 inches
Length : 9 inches
Width : 6 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Format : CD
Hardware Platform : Pc
Manufacturer : TRENDnet
Model : TE100-MP1UN
Operating System : Windows
Platform : Windows
Publisher : TRENDnet
SKU : NPXP_4152517
Studio : TRENDnet
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