Network Basics
Other Methods of Installation
Your printer can also be installed on a network using one of these methods:
•Microsoft TCP/IP Protocol
•Microsoft IPP Port
You can monitor or configure your printer with the Embedded Web Server and a Web browser if your printer is connected to a network with the TCP/IP protocol enabled.
Note: The Embedded Web Server methods are not discussed in this section. See Available Printer Drivers on page 24.
Microsoft TCP/IP Protocol
For Windows XP, select Classic Look or the Windows XP procedures will not match the steps below. To select Classic Look, click Start > Control Panel > Taskbar and Start Menu. Select the Start Menu tab, then select the Classic Start menu. Click OK.
To verify that TCP/IP is installed:
1.
2.Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties.
3.Click the General tab to verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is installed.
•If the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) box is checked, the software is installed.
•If the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) box is not checked, the software is not installed. Install TCP/IP software using the documentation provided by Microsoft, and then return to this document.
Adding the Printer
To add the printer:
1.On the desktop click Start, then click Settings.
2.Select one of these options:
•Windows 2000: Click Printers,
•Windows XP or Windows Server 2003: Click Printers and Faxes.
3.Click the Local Printer button, then click Next.
4.Click the Create a New Port button.
5.Select Standard TCP/IP Port from the New Port Type
6.Click Next.
7.Enter the IP Address of the printer you want to use in the Printer Name or IP Address edit box. Click Next.
8.Select one of these options:
•Click Finish in the Confirmation window if the data is correct.
•Click the Back button to correct the data if it is incorrect, then click Finish in the Confirmation window.
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