Xerox 3119 Sharing the Printer Locally, Setting Up a Host Computer, Setting Up a Client Computer

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You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,” on the network.

The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows OS, refer to the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online help.

NOTES:

•Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

•If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM.

Setting Up a Host Computer

1Start Windows.

2From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes.

3Double-clickyour printer driver icon.

4From the Printer menu, select Sharing.

5Check the Share this printer box.

6Fill in the Shared Name field, and then click OK.

Setting Up a Client Computer

1Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explorer.

2Open your network folder in the left column.

3Click the shared name.

4From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes.

5Double-clickyour printer driver icon.

6From the Printer menu, select Properties.

7From the Ports tab, click Add Port.

8Select Local Port and click New Port.

9Fill in the Enter a port name field with the shared name.

10Click OK and click Close.

11Click Apply and click OK.

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Contents WorkCentre User Guide Page Contents Clearing paper jams Understanding the Status LED Solving other problemsImportant Precautions and Safety Information Laser Safety StatementOzone Safety Recycling Power SaverRadio Frequency Emissions Declaration of Conformity European CountriesPage Introduction Special featuresUnderstanding component locations Rear cover Power receptacle USB port Power switchFront view Rear viewControl panel functions Finding more information Getting startedInstalling the toner cartridge Selecting a locationClearance space Loading paper Changing the size of the paper in the paper input tray Connect a USB cable to the USB connector on your machine Making connectionsTurning the machine on Toner save mode Using the save modesPower save mode Overview of control panel menusSupplied printer software Printer driver featuresPrograms for windows Linux driverRequirements Recommended System requirementsLoading document Loading original documents and paperType Size Dimensions Weight a Capacity b Selecting print materialsSupported paper types and sizes Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Paper size supported in each modeMode Size Source Guidelines for selecting and storing print materialsPaper Type Guidelines Envelopes Guidelines for special materialsConsider the following factors Paper Type GuidelinesManual feeder Paper input trayTips on using the manual feeder Setting the paper size and typeSelecting an output location Printing to the output tray Face downPrinting to the rear cover Face up Take the paper out manuallyBe careful not to pinch your fingers Changing the settings for each copy CopyingCopying Using special copy features Changing the default settingsClone copying Auto Fit copyingUP copying Setting the time out optionPoster copying DisplayBasic printing Canceling a print jobPrinting a document This chapter explains common printing tasksScanning basics ScanningOrdering toner cartridge How to purchaseToner cartridges Type Yield a Part number Standard Pages 013R00625Cleaning your machine MaintenancePrinting reports Clearing memoryCleaning the drum Cleaning the scan unitIf the problem remains, repeat steps 1 through Redistributing the toner cartridge Maintaining the toner cartridgeToner cartridge storage Saving tonerConsumable and replacement parts Replacing the toner cartridgeItems Yield Average Maintenance Clearing paper jams TroubleshootingMessage Location of Jam Go to Paper Jam Paper input trayPaper exit area Fuser area or around the toner cartridgeUnderstanding the Status LED Tips for avoiding paper jamsStatus Description Paper feeding problems Solving other problemsDisplay Meaning Suggested solutions Condition Suggested solutionsPrinting problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutionsSoftware Section Select Download as Bit Image Workcentre 3119 Series machinePrinting quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Light or fadedPrint Scatter BackgroundMisformed CharactersCopying problems Scanning problemsCurl Common Linux Problems Common windows problemsFollowing command Error is reported while scanningInstall Xsane plug-in for Gimp on the your Encounter errorCommon macintosh problems Problems in printer setup utilitySoftware. See Software Section General specifications SpecificationsScanner and copier specifications 10.110.2 Printer specificationsIndex Page WorkCentre Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Printer Software Removing Printer Software Uninstall WorkCentre 3119 Series UninstallRemoving Printer Software Printer driverSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentLayout Tab Printer SettingsPaper Orientation Layout OptionsPaper Tab SourceScaling Printing Toner Save Mode ResolutionGraphics Tab DarknessExtras Tab About TabPrinter Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Posters Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Using an Existing Watermark Using WatermarksCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkWhat is an Overlay? Using OverlaysUsing a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlaySetting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Host ComputerSharing the Printer Locally Check the Share this printer boxScanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software Settings, Control Panel, and then Scanners and Cameras Scanning Using the WIA DriverInstalling the MFP Driver Using Your Printer in LinuxGetting Started System RequirementsInstalling the MFP Driver Uninstalling the MFP Driver Using the MFP ConfiguratorOpening the MFP Configurator Click UninstallScanners Configuration Printers ConfigurationPrinters Tab Classes TabConfiguring Printer Properties MFP Ports ConfigurationSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Printing Files Printing from ApplicationsFollowing four tabs display at the top of the window To print any document file10When you are finished, click Save on the toolbar Scanning a DocumentClick Properties Using the Image Editor Adding Job Type SettingsYou can use the following tools to edit the image Installing Software for Macintosh Using Your Printer with a MacintoshInstall the Printer driver Uninstalling the Printer driverInstall the Scan driver Setting Up the PrinterUninstalling the Scan driver For a Network-connected MacintoshLayout Setting Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Printing a DocumentResolutionQuality Printer Features SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Select the page order from the Layout Direction optionScanning Index Windows 9 toner save 9 true-type option