11-2 Connecting to the Network

Stages of installation on the network

Installation can be performed by a network or printing administrator. The stages of a successful installation are:

Physically connecting the Fiery to a functioning network

Prepare a network node for the Fiery—obtain cable, route it to the location where the printer will be installed, and attach the cable to the network interface. For details, see page 3-8.

Configuring the network server

When network servers are required, you need to configure those servers to provide client access to the Fiery as a PostScript printer. For information on configuring network servers in Windows and UNIX network environments, see Chapter 2.

Setting up the Fiery

Configure the Fiery for your particular printing and network environment. First read Chapter 2, and then see subsequent chapters for details.

Preparing client workstations for printing

Install the files needed for printing, install additional user software, and connect the client to the Fiery over the network. These steps are described in the User Software Installation Guide, and some information is also provided in Chapter 2.

Administering the Fiery

Monitor and maintain system performance and troubleshoot problems that arise. For details, see Chapter 7 of this manual and the Job Management Guide.