Axis Communications 140 BJC manual Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups, Client-server printing

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8.Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next>

9.Choose whether you wish to produce a Test Page and then click Finish.

Client-server printing:

The AXIS Print Monitor is not needed on the client platforms for client-server printing.

Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups

All Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups users requiring access to a network printer in peer-to-peer mode, will need to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows onto their workstations.

Client-server printing:

This print method is suitable for larger networks and require only one user to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software onto their workstation. The setup procedure is described below:

1.Install AXIS Print Utility for Windows onto the file server.

2.Setup your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC from the file server as described in the peer-to-peer printing section below, but additionally check the Share box for your printer.

Your shared printers can now be used by all the Windows clients and do not need to install the AXIS Print Utility on the clients.

Important note:

The server setup described above should only be made on a Windows for Workgroup workstation.

Peer-to-Peer printing:

This print method does not require a file server and is recommended for smaller networks. Follow these steps to install your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC for peer-to-peer printing at a Windows for Workgroups or Windows 3.1 workstation:

1.Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon.

2.In the Port menu, click Add.

3.In the NPS Port list, select the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC port to be installed. The port appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by last six digits of your print server number. For example: AX100086.LP1.

Note that this alphanumeric name will be superseded by any new name given to your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC when using AXIS NetPilot™.

4.Accept or change the suggested Windows port name, and type any comments in the Description field. Make a note of the Windows port name as you will need it later. Click OK to install the Windows port.

5.In the Port menu, click Connect to bring up the Windows Printers dialog.

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