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Configuring the Printer on the Network

Before you can use the printer, you must configure it on the network by using a printer management utility such as the HP JetAdmin software. Configuring the printer on the network involves steps such as setting up a port.

To configure the printer, see the information for this network contained in the HP JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guide.

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Make sure the correct protocol stack has been configured for your

 

network adapter (for example, DLC or TCP/IP).

 

 

Distributing the Printer Software to Network Clients

Before a client can print to the printer, the printer software must be installed on the client’s workstation. Rather than distributing the CD-ROM to each client, disk images of the installation software can be placed in a public directory or onto diskettes.

Use a file management tool to copy disk images. Use the “Structure of CD-ROM1” section in “Step 10: Understanding the Software” to determine the location of the disk images on the CD-ROM.

Installing the Printer Software for Network

Clients

Use the following information to install the OS/2 PCL driver or OS/2 PostScript driver on OS/2 systems (versions 2.0 with Service Pak or later of the OS/2 operating system).

To install a driver if a printer was NOT selected during the OS/2 installation

1Double-click the Templates Folder in the OS/2 system folder.

2Using the right mouse button, drag the Printer template to the desktop. The “Create a Printer” window opens.

3In the Name field, type a name for the printer.

4Click the port to which the printer is connected.

5Click Install new printer driver. A window appears with a list of the printer drivers that are shipped with OS/2.

6Click Other printer driver.

7Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

8In the Directory field, type:

D:\OS2\Drivers\English\<driver>

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Contents 8500, 8500 N, 8500 DN Printer Page Getting Started Guide Copyright Information Contents Where Is the User’s Guide? Additional Reference MaterialsPreparing a Location for Printer Unpacking the Printer To unpack the printer Page T e U t i o n Installing the Cables To connect the power cord to a printer with a standT e Page R N I N G Connecting the Printer to Network To connect to a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX networkTo connect to a 10Base2 network To connect to a LocalTalk networkTo connect a parallel cable To replace the overlay Selecting the Display Language To select the printer control panel languageInstalling the Consumables To install the imaging drum To install the black toner cartridge Swing the upper blue lever back to the leftTo install the color toner cartridges Installing the Consumables Close the clear door Loading the Input Trays Loading media into trays 2 T e T e Loading media in the optional tray T e Configuring Input Trays Selecting the Mode for TrayTo configure the mode for tray Configuring Media Type and Size To configure media type and sizePage To verify communication with a parallel cable HP JetDirect 10/100TX print server Installing the Software Understanding the SoftwareStructure of CD-ROM1 Accessing the Online User’s Guide To install the online user’s guide to your hard diskTo access the online user’s guide from the hard disk To access the online user’s guide from the CD-ROMAdditional Information Windows Network Installation Installation Type Components InstalledConfiguring the Printer on the Network Distributing the Printer Software to Network ClientsCreating Disk Images with Disk Copy Installing the Printer Software for Network Clients Windows Network Installation Click Settings Click Printers IBM LAN Network Installation Installing the Printer Software for IBM LAN ServerNetwork adapter for example, DLC or TCP/IP Connecting Network Clients to the Printer Select Other OS/2 printer driverMacintosh Network Installation Installing the Macintosh Printer SoftwareTo install printer software for system 7.5 or later To install printer software for system 7.0 orTo configure the printer driver manually To connect to the printer automaticallyMacintosh Network Installation Troubleshooting Checklist Problem or Error Message SolutionTroubleshooting Checklist Page C3983-90901