Linksys EPSX3 Appendix D Setting Up the LPR Port in Windows NT 4.0, LPR Port Setup in Windows NT

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Instant EtherFast® Series

Appendix D: Setting Up the LPR

Port in Windows NT 4.0, 2000,

and XP

LPR Port Setup in Windows NT 4.0

To use the Windows NT 4.0 LPR port as an alternative to the EtherFast PrintServer port, complete the following procedure.

1.Install Microsoft TCP/IP Printing. To do this, click the Start button, and select Settings. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Network icon. Then, click the Services tab.

2.Choose to add a service. Click the Add button and select the Microsoft TCP/IP Printing option. Then, restart your computer.

3.Once your computer has restarted, make sure that the printer is installed as normal. Double-check your printer’s documentation or user guide before continuing.

4.At the Windows NT Desktop, click the Start button, select Settings, and double-click the Printers icon. Right-click the printer that you want to set up.

5.Click the Ports tab. Click the Add Port button and select the LPR Port option. Then, select New Port.

6.You will be prompted to enter the PrintServer’s IP address and the name of the NT server’s print queue.

Choose one of the following:

L1 - represents LPT1.

L2 - represents LPT2.

L3 - represents LPT3.

7.Click the OK button.

8.Once you are back at the Ports tab, you should see a checkmark on it with the IP address and the printer or print queue name, e.g., 10.0.0.1:L1.

9.Your LPR Port setup is now complete.

EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers

Standard TCP/IP Print Port Setup in Windows 2000 and XP

1.Click the Start button, select Printers and choose Faxes.

2.Right click on the printer you want to set up. Then, click Properties from the drop-down menu that appears.

3.Click the Ports tab.

4.Click the Add Port... Button.

5.When the Printer Ports window appears, select Standard TCP/IP Port.

6.Click the New Port… button.

7.The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard window will appear, click the Next button.

8.Another window will appear with Printer Name or IP Address option. Enter the PrintServer’s IP Address (e.g. "10.0.0.1").

9.In the Port Name: field, enter the port name as "L1" and click the Next but- ton.

10.The Additional Port Information Required window will appear. Select the Device Type option as Custom. Click Settings.

11.Change the protocol to LPR.

12.Specify the queue name in the LPR Settings box.

Choose one of the following (L stands for logical port):

L1.

L2.

L3.

13.Click the Next button.

14.Click the Finish button to complete setup.

15.TCP/IP printing setup is now complete.

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Contents EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers FeaturesIntroduction 3-Port PrintServer’s LEDs Package Contents for the 3-Port PrintServerPackage Contents for the 1-Port PrintServer 1-Port PrintServer’s LEDs 3-Port PrintServer’s Ports1-Port PrintServer’s Ports Hardware InstallationFinding the PrintServer’s Default Name Connecting The PrintServer to Your NetworkInstalling the Windows Drivers Windows Driver SetupConnecting the Power Instant EtherFast Series Instant EtherFast Series Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility Installing the Bi-Admin Management UtilityObtaining Device Information Device Information Icon Using Bi-AdminChanging the Device Name Setting the PrintServer’s IP AddressRefreshing the Device List Refresh Icon Checking the Status of a Printer Port Printer Status IconsEnabling and Disabling Protocols Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote PrintServerResetting the PrintServer Restoring Factory DefaultPrinter Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web- based UtilityAccessing the Web-based Utility ServerStatus TCP/IPAppleTalk Advanced PropertiesNetBEUI Logical PrintersJob Notification The options are Remote Printer ModePrint Server Mode NetWareTrap Receivers SnmpGeneral Management StationsInternet Printing Protocol IPP Windows IPP Client SetupInstalling using IPP CLIENT.EXE Open the Printers folder Start = Settings = Printers Installation is now completeChanging the IPP Port Settings IPP printer is now ready for use Using IPP Printers IPP Client Setup for Windows 2000 and XPPure IP NetWare 5.x Setup NetWare Services SetupPrint Server Mode and Remote Printer Mode in NetWare Select Ndps Printer Creating an Ndps ManagerLoad Ndpsm PMGR.TeSupp Creating NetWare 5.x Ndps PrintersIPX Printing in NetWare 5.x, 4.x Main Printer Manager windowGeneral Printing Issues Appendix a TroubleshootingHardware Issues NetWare 2.x NetWare Printing IssuesPrint Diagnostic Report PrintServer prints garbageConnected Password MismatchRemote Printer Mode Status Connecting to ServerHow do I attach to more than one NetWare Print Server? How do I service additional NetWare bindery file servers?Windows Printing Issues Run PconsoleInstant EtherFast Series Appendix B Dhcp Support for the PrintServer Setting Up TCP/IP in WindowsIPX Setup for Windows NT TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95, 98, and MillenniumIPX Setup for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium TCP/IP Setup for Windows NTTCP/IP Setup for Windows XP TCP/IP Setup for WindowsIPX Setup for Windows IPX Setup for Windows XPStandard TCP/IP Print Port Setup in Windows 2000 and XP Appendix D Setting Up the LPR Port in Windows NT 4.0LPR Port Setup in Windows NT About the PrintServer’s Software Connecting to Other Switches and HubsAbout Bi-directional Printing Environmental Appendix F Specifications for the 3-Port PrintServerOne DMA-Equipped Bi-directional Printer Ports Appendix G Specifications for the 1-Port PrintServerAppendix H Warranty Information Web FTP Site Technical Support RMA Issues FaxAppendix I Contact Information Sales InformationCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved