HP manual Setting Up the Server, Minimum System Requirements, 2Sharing HP PSC 500 on a Network

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Minimum System Requirements

Each computer must meet the minimum system requirements for connection to a LAN. A computer that meets these requirements is one that:

XContains a properly configured network card.

XIs a client or server for Microsoft networks.

XHas basic network services and protocols.

XHas the proper network adapter.

XHas LAN access.

Setting Up the Server

This section provides instructions for setting up the server.

IMPORTANT If you are using Windows NT 4.0, you must have administrative rights for your computer to set up an NT 4.0 server for network printing. For more information, see Windows NT 4.0 Help or your system administrator.

1Install the HP PSC 500 software on the server, as described in Chapter 1 under “Installing the HP PSC 500 software.”

2If you are using Windows 95/98 as your server, perform the following steps before continuing.

a On the Windows desktop, right-click Network Neighborhood, and choose Properties.

b On the Configuration tab, click File and Print Sharing. c Select the check box for the sharing options you want.

d Click OK to store your changes, and then click OK again to exit the File and Print Sharing dialog box.

3Restart the computer.

4If an electronic registration window appears, follow the on-screen instructions to register your HP PSC.

5On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and choose Printers.

6Right-click the HP PSC 500 icon, and choose Sharing.

The HP PSC 500 properties dialog box appears, with the Sharing tab visible.

7Click the Shared (Windows NT 4.0) or Shared As (Windows 95/98) option.

8In the Share Name field, type a name for the HP PSC if you do not want to use the default name, HPPSC.

TIP Note the share name of the HP PSC. You will need it to set up client computers.

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Contents Setup Guide Owner’s Information Setup Guide HP PSCAcknowledgments Contents Iv Contents About This GuideConventions Used Setting Up Your HP PSC Unpack Your HP PSC2Setting Up Your HP PSC Load Paper in Your HP PSC Install Print Cartridges 4Setting Up Your HP PSCHP PSC 500 Setup Guide 6Setting Up Your HP PSC Connect the Printer Cable and Power Cords Connecting the Printer CableConnecting the Power Cords 8Setting Up Your HP PSCHP PSC 500 Setup Guide Install the HP PSC 500 Software Installing the HP PSC 500 Software10Setting Up Your HP PSC HP PSC 500 Setup Guide 12Setting Up Your HP PSC HP PSC 500 Setup Guide 14Setting Up Your HP PSC HP PSC 500, and then click View the Readme FileInstalling OCR Software Installing Third-Party ProgramsRegistering Your HP PSC 16Setting Up Your HP PSC Align Your Print CartridgesLocal Area Network LAN Access NetworkSetting Up the Server Minimum System Requirements2Sharing HP PSC 500 on a Network Setting Up a Point-and-Print Client Click Alternate drivers, and then click Windows4Sharing HP PSC 500 on a Network HP PSC 500 Setup Guide 6Sharing HP PSC 500 on a Network Index 2Index Page C7281-90102
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500 specifications

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