D Link DP-311U Wireless USB Print Server User Manual DP300U manual 021203

D Link Corporation Wireless USB Print Server DP300U manual 021203

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49Unix/Linux PrintingPlease refer to the PS Admin Manual on the CD included with your purchase forinformation on setting up the Print Server in Unix/Linux.
50Setting up Apple Talk or LPRPrinting in Mac OS XAt the Configurepull-down menu,select ManuallyOpen your SystemPreferenceswindow and ClickNetwork.With Mac OSX you can use AppleTalk or LPR printers using IP protocols for printingthrough Print Servers. Follow the instructions below for setting up the Print Server.After attaching the Print Server to your network using the directions provided in theQuick Installation Guide, change the IP Address of your Macintosh to access thePrint Server’s web configuration.Note: Mac OS printing with this print server is sup-ported by Postscript printers only!
51The default IPAddress of the PrintServer is192.168.0.10.Manually changeyour IP Address to102.168.0.x, wherex is any numberbetween 1 and 254(except 10 which isthe IP Address ofthe Print Server.)The IP Addressesand Subnet Maskshown here areexamples only.Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printingin Mac OS X (continued)Select the AppleTalktab in this windowand check MakeAppleTalk Active.
52Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printingin Mac OS X (continued)To print, open a documentand select File > Printfrom the menu.Select Edit PrinterList from the Printerdialog box.Click Add Printer
53Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printingin Mac OS X (continued)Select the printingprotocol preferred,AppleTalk or LPRPrinters using IP.AppleTalk protocol:After selectingAppleTalk the PortName of the PrintServer will be dis-played. The PortName shown here isan example only.Click on the Port towhich the post-scriptprinter is connected.In this example,AppleTalk has beenselected.PS - 116688-U1 LaserwriterThen select the printer model from the dialog box displayed here.Click Add Printer and the Printer Port configuration is complete.Select the Printer Port just configured in the Print window.Click Print to print your document.PS - 116688-U1 Laserwriter
54Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printingin Mac OS X (continued)LPR Printers using IPprotocol:When you select LPRPrinters using IP Proto-col, this window will ap-pear.Type the IP Address of thePrint Server into the LPRPrinter’s Address field.In the Queue Name field, type in the Port Name of the post-script printer that isconnected to the Print Server. The Port Name illustrated here is only an example.Select the printer model from the dialog box.In the Queue Name field, type in the Port Name of the post-script printer that isconnected to the Print Server. The Port Name illustrated here is only an example.Select the printer model from the dialog box.Click Add and the process is complete.Close all Print Center windows, select the Printer Port that was just selected.Click Print to print the document.Click Add and the process is complete.PS-116688 - U1
55Setting up Apple Talk Printingin Mac OS 9The AppleTalk network protocol is used with computers using the MacOS operatingsystem. It can be used for network communications over standard Ethernet or FastEthernet using the EtherTalk transport, or over a proprietary low-speed LocalTalktransport.Your Print Server can be used for network printing to PostScript printers. You canprint from any MacOS computer connected to your Ethernet network, either directlyusing an EtherTalk connection, or indirectly through a LocalTalk-to-EtherTalk router.NOTE: The Chooser name of a printer connected to one of the Print Server’s portsis the same as its Port Name. If you are using AppleTalk printing, you will need tomake sure that every Port Name is unique among all of the network printers in yourAppleTalk zone. The Port Names shown in this manual are examples only.Setting up the Print Server for AppleTalk PrintingTo set up your Print Server so that it can be used for AppleTalk printing:Note: Mac OS printing with this print server sup-ports Postscript printers only!If your AppleTalk network is divided into AppleTalk zones, you will have tospecify which zone the Print Server should be in. You should locate the PrintServer in the same zone as most of the users who will be using it. If yournetwork is not divided into zones, the AppleTalk Zone field should contain asingle asterisk “*”.Select the Network tab and scroll to the bottom to the AppleTalk protocolsectionChange the IP Address on one of the computers on your network to192.168.0.x, where x is any number between 11-254.Type 192.168.0.10 into the address field of your web browser. 192.168.0.10 isthe default IP Address of the DP-311U.Make sure the AppleTalk protocol is enabled in your Macintosh.
56Printing from MacOS Client WorkstationsThe exact procedure for selecting a PostScript printer connected to your PrintServer may vary slightly, depending on what printer driver version you are using.The procedure described below assumes you are using the LaserWriter 8.To choose a printer connected to your Print Server as your MacOSworkstation’s default printer,Open the Chooser by selecting Chooser from the Apple menu.Select the LaserWriter 8 icon on the left. Make sure that AppleTalk is setto Active.A list of all networked PostScript printers will be displayed:Double-click the name ofthe Printer Port you wishto use. The Printer Portsshown are examples only.PS-116688-U1
57Printing from MacOS Client Workstations (continued)If you have not previouslyset this printer as thedefault, your computerwill prompt you for aPostScript PrinterDescription file. ChooseSelect PPD.If you wish to access this setting in the future, you can use the Setup button in theChooser window.The selected printer will become your computer’s default printer. You may need tochoose Page Setup in any applications you have open.Select the appropriateprinter description file foryour printer.Click Open.(If your printer is not listed,click Generic to use ageneric printerdescription.)
58Networking BasicsUsing the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPIn this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, usingMicrosoft Windows XP.Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.comand http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networkingcomputers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE.Go to Start>Control Panel>Network ConnectionsWhen this screen appears, Click Next
59Networking Basics (continued)Please follow allthe instructions inthis window:Click Next In this window,select thebest description ofyour computer.If your computerconnects to theinternet through agateway/router,select the secondoption as shown.
60Networking BasicsEnter a Computerdescription and aComputer name(optional.) Click NextEnter a Workgroupname. All computerson your networkshould have thesame Workgroupname.Click Next(continued)
61Networking BasicsPlease wait whilethe NetworkSetup Wizardapplies thechanges. When the changesare complete,Click Next.Please wait whilethe NetworkSetup Wizardconfigures thecomputer.This may take afew minutes.(continued)
62Networking BasicsIn this window, selectthe best option. Inthis example, Createa NetworkSetup Disk has beenselected.You will run this diskon each of thecomputers on yournetwork.Insert a disk into theFloppy Disk Drive, inthis case drive A.Format the disk if youwish, and Click NextClick Next(continued)
63Networking BasicsPlease wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files.Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After youcomplete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to runthe Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. Tocontinue, Click Next.(continued)
64Networking BasicsThe new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes torestart the computer.You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Net-work Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running theNetwork Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will beready to use.(continued)
65Networking BasicsHow to assign a Name to your computerTo name your computer, please follow these directions in Windows XP:Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen)Right-click My ComputerSelect Properties and ClickSelect the ComputerName tab in the SystemProperties window.You may enter aComputer Description(optional).To rename the computerand join a domain, ClickChange.(continued)
66Networking BasicsHow to assign a Name to your ComputerIn this window, enter theComputer nameSelect Workgroup and enterthe name of the WorkgroupAll computers on your networkmust have the sameWorkgroup name.Click OKHow to find your IP Address in Windows XPThe adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Ad-dress range. To verify the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following:Right-click on theLocal Area Con-nection icon inthe task barClick on Status(continued)
67Networking Basics (continued)How to find your IP Address in Windows XPThis window will appear.Click theSupport tabClick CloseAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IPAddresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Con-figuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Broadband Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Broadband Router, or you needto assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions:Go to StartDouble-clickControl Panel
68Networking Basics (continued)Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000Double-clickNetworkConnectionsDouble-clickPropertiesRight-click Local AreaConnections
69 Input your IP Address andsubnet mask. (The IPAddresses on your networkmust be within the samerange. For example, if onecomputer has an IPAddress of 192.168.0.2, theother computers shouldhave IP Addresses that aresequential, like 192.168.0.3and 192.168.0.4. Thesubnet mask must be thesame for all the computerson the network.)Networking Basics (continued)Assigning a Static IP Addressin Windows XP/2000 Input your DNS serveraddresses. (Note: If youare entering a DNS server,you must enter the IPAddress of the DefaultGateway.)The DNS server information will be suppliedby your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)Click OKClick Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)Click PropertiesSelect Use thefollowing IP Address inthe Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)Propertieswindow.
70Technical SpecificationsPrinter ConnectionPrinter Port: USB port (ver 1.1)Bidirectional Communication:Network ConnectionNetwork Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b Wireless StandardNetwork Data Transfer Rate: 10/100 Mbps (megabits per second)Network Connector: RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T Category 5 twisted-pair connectionNetwork ProtocolsEthernet Frame Types: 802.2, 802.3, Ethernet II, SNAP (auto-switching)Transport Protocols: TCP/IP, NetBEUI, AppleTalk/EtherTalk, LPRTCP/IP Protocols Supported: BOOTP, SNMP, Telnet, TFTP, FTP, LPD, RARP, DHCPManagement and DiagnosticsStandard: SNMPMIBs: MIB-II (RFC 1213)Diagnostic LED Indicators: Pw, Lk/Act, USBEnvironmental and PhysicalPower Supply: External power supply providing 5V/ 2.5ADimensions: 3.54" x 3.19" x 1.57" (90mm x 81mm x 40mm)Weight: approx. 5.19 oz. (147g)Operating Temperature: 32 to122°F (0 to 50°C)Storage Temperature: -13 to 131°F (-25 to 55°C)Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensingEmissions: FCC Class B, CE Class B, VCCI Class BHewlett-Packard PJL (Printer Job Language) standardfor bidirectional communication.
71You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and withinCanada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website,or by phone.Tech Support for customers within the United States:D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:(877) 453-546524 hours a day, seven days a week.D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:http://support.dlink.comemail:support@dlink.comTech Support for customers within Canada:D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:(800) 361-5265Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm ESTD-Link Technical Support over the Internet:http://support.dlink.caemail:support@dlink.caWhen contacting technical support, please provide the following information:• Serial number of the unit• Model number or product name• Software type and version numberTechnical Support
72Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limitedwarranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from:D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor andProducts purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District ofColumbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with an APO orFPO.Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described below willbe free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase of theproduct, for the period set forth below applicable to the product type (“Warranty Period”), except as otherwisestated herein.1-Year Limited Warranty for the Product(s) is defined as follows:Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans)One (1) YearPower Supplies and Fans One (1) YearSpare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) daysD-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at nocharge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will berendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new orhave an identical make, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective Hardware (or anypart thereof) with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (orsuperior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. Repaired or replacement Hardware will bewarranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If amaterial defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical torepair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardwarewill be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware (or part thereof) thatis replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link uponreplacement or refund.Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) willsubstantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in theapplicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90)days (“Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware andoperated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Warranty Period, themagnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. D-Link’s sole obligationshall be to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantiallyconforms to D-Link’s functional specifications for the Software or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Exceptas otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee,and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. Software will bewarranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date or original retail purchase. If amaterial non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is notpractical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link; provided that the non-conforming Software (and all copiesthereof) is first returned to D-Link. The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is givenautomatically terminates.Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software ofD-Link’s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any productpurchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or theliquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case, the productis being sold “As-Is” without any warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, the Limited Warranty asdescribed herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary.Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its returnpolicy. In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty, the customer shallsubmit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of theHardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm thesame.Warranty and Registration
73After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original orother suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA numbermust be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals oraccessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the Productand will not ship back any accessories.The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from theAuthorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of theproduct (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the warranty serviceis provided.The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery(“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property ofD-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 53Discovery Drive, Irvine, CA 92618. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that arelost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPSGround or any common carrier selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid. Expeditedshipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request.D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoingrequirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owneragrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packagedand shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined by D-Link not to be defectiveor non-conforming.What Is Not Covered: This limited warranty provided by D-Link does not cover: Products, if in D-Link’sjudgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in thedocumentation for the product, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced orremoved; Initial installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs; Operationaladjustments covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs inshipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software,firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; Products that have beenpurchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or theliquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product. Repair by anyone other thanD-Link or an Authorized D-Link Service Office will void this Warranty.Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THEPRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING,WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSEAND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHEREA PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NINETY (90)DAYS. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRERISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OFTHE PRODUCT.Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDERANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANYLOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT,SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OFGOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION,FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D-LINK’S PRODUCT IS CONNECTEDWITH, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN, STORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCTRETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATINGTO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINKHAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THEFOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THEPURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTENWARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES ORREMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY.
74Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some statesdo not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an impliedwarranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This limited warranty providesspecific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from state to state.Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registeredtrademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product may bereproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation,or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the UnitedStates Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright© 2002 by D-LinkCorporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radiointerference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, whichcan be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:Register your D-Link product online at http://support.dlink.com/register/Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to whichConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.the receiver is connected. (03/17/03)FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliancecould void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.IMPORTANT NOTE:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Thisequipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of about 8 inches (20cm) between theradiator and your body.FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmiter.
75The Canon PrinterCanon BJC-55, 85Canon S100SPCanon S200SPCanon S300Canon S330Canon S400SPCanon S450Canon S520Canon S600Canon S750Canon S4500Canon S6300Canon S9000The Epson PrinterEpson Stylus Color 900Epson Stylus Color 1160Epson Stylus Color 2200Epson Stylus Photo 720Epson Stylus Photo 810, 820, 830, 890Epson Stylus Photo 900Epson Stylus Photo 1280, 1290Epson Stylus C41UX, C405, C42UXEpson Stylus C60, C61, C62Epson Stylus C80, C82Appendix:The Lexmark PrinterLexmark Z13Lexmark Z25Lexmark Z33Lexmark Z35Lexmark Z43Lexmark Z45Lexmark Z53The HP PrinterHP DeskJet 640C, 656CHP DeskJet 845CHP DeskJet 920CHP DeskJet 948CHP DeskJet 960CHP DeskJet 990Cxi, 995CHP DeskJet 1125C, 1180CHP DeskJet 1220CHP DeskJet 3320HP DeskJet 3420, 3425HP Color Inkjet CP1700HP LaserJet 1200HP LaserJet 2200, 2200dDP-311U Printer Compatibility List For Windows
76Appendix: DP-311U Printer Compatibility List for Windows (continued)Other printers from the brands listed above may also be supported.For an updated compatibility list please visit: http://www.support.dlink.com The Lexmark PrinterLexmark 4039 10RLexmark 5700Lexmark Optra Color 45Lexmark Optra C710Lexmark Optra E, E+, E310Lexmark Optra K1220Lexmark Optra M410, M412Lexmark Optra NLexmark Optra R+Lexmark Optra S1250, S1855Lexmark Optra SC-1275Lexmark Optra SE-3455Lexmark Optra T614Lexmark Optra W810 Lexmark Z53

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