Sharing a printer in a Windows environment | Dell P513w manual

Sharing a printer in a Windows environment

1Prepare the computers to share the printer:

aMake all computers printing to the printer accessible through Network Neighborhood by enabling File and Print Sharing. See the Windows documentation for instructions on enabling File and Print Sharing.

bInstall the printer software on all computers that will print to the printer.

2Identify the printer:

aOn the computer that is attached to the printer, do one of the following: 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run.

2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.

3Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens.

bRight-click the name of your printer.

cClick Sharing.

dFrom the Sharing tab, select Share this printer or Shared as, and then assign a distinctive name.

eClick OK.

3Locate the printer from the remote computer:

Note: The remote computer is the one that is not attached to the printer.

aDo one of the following:

1Click , or click Start and then click Run.

2In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.

3Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens.

bRight-click the name of your printer.

cClick Properties.

dClick the Ports tab, and then click Add Port.

eSelect Local Port, and then click New Port.

fType the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) Port name, which consists of the server name and the distinctive printer name that was specified in step 2 on page 60. The name should be in the form \\server \printer.

gClick OK.

hClick Close on the Printer Ports dialog.

iMake sure the new port is selected on the Ports tab, and then click Apply. The new port is listed with the printer name.

jClick OK.

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Dell P513w manual Sharing a printer in a Windows environment, Prepare the computers to share the printer

Contents

Dell P513w Users Guide May Contents Copying Scanning Troubleshooting 104 Safety information About your printer Thank you for choosing this printerMinimizing your printers environmental impact Conserving energy Finding information about the printer Conserving inkRecycling Product Information Guide Understanding the parts of the printer Use About your printer Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridgesReplacing ink cartridges Recycling Dell products Select Printer Home Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel Changing the Power Saver timeout Sided/Eco-Mode Changing temporary settings into new default settings Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode Resetting to factory settings To change the temporary settings into new default settingsTo disable the settings timeout feature Using the printer control panel menus Initial Setup Complete appears on the display Using the printer software Using the Windows printer softwareSoftware installed during printer installation Minimum system requirements Using the printer software Reinstalling the printer software Checking for software updatesUninstalling the printer software Installing the printer software Loading paper and original documents Loading paper Sheets of heavyweight matte paper Saving paper default settings Loading original documents on the scanner glass Printing Tips for printingPrinting basic documents Printing a document Printing pages in reverse order Printing multiple pages on one sheet If the printer is using a USB connection Printing specialty documentsPrinting envelopes Printing labels Printing on custom-size paperTips on loading label sheets Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer Working with photos Printing photos using the printer control panel Supported memory cards and file types Editing photos using the printer control panel You can Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Setting the Bluetooth security level Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Setting your printer as the default printer Changing the printing modePausing print jobs Changing the printing mode for a single print job Canceling print jobs Resuming print jobs Copying Tips for copyingMaking copies Copying photos Copying an ID cardCopying a two-sided document Adjusting copy quality Enlarging or reducing imagesMaking a copy lighter or darker Collating copies using the printer control panel Repeating an image on one Copying multiple pages on one sheet Making a duplex copyMaking a duplex copy automatically Making a duplex copy manually Canceling copy jobs Scanning Tips for scanningScanning to a local or network computer Using the printer control panel Scanning to a flash drive or memory cardScanning photos into an editing application Using the printer software Scanning documents into an editing application Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software Scanning FAQHow can I improve the quality of a scan? Canceling scan jobs Why am I being asked for a PIN?What is an application list, and how do I update it? How do I scan in black and white? Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibilityNetworking Supported network security options Printing a network setup Installing the printer on a wireless network Installing the printer on other computersInterpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light Special wireless installation instructions Adding the printer to your wireless networkAssigning a static IP address Before you begin Advanced wireless setup Changing wireless settings after installationCreating an ad hoc wireless network Windows Vista Windows XP Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network Windows Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows only Using the printer wirelesslyUsing the printer locally USB Sharing a printer in a Windows environment Prepare the computers to share the printer Networking FAQ What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? What is an SSID? What is a network? How are home networks configured?Wireless network examples Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access Why do I need an installation cable? How do I attach the installation cable? Characteristics How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? Finding the signal strength How can I improve wireless signal strength?Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal Absorption Remove Sources of Interference What is a MAC address? How do I find the MAC address? What is an IP address? What is TCP/IP?How to locate a printer IP address How do I locate IP addresses? What is a key index? How are IP addresses assigned? Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridgesChecking ink levels Aligning the printhead Cleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the scanner glass Troubleshooting Using the Service Center to solve printer problemsIf Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Setup troubleshooting Printhead errors Change the Language Using the Printer MenusIncorrect language appears on the display Remove and Reinsert the Printhead Software did not install Reconnect the Printer Power Supply Remove and Reinstall the Printer Software Print job does not print or is missing pagesMake Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Make Sure the Printer is not in Power Saver Mode Printer is printing blank pagesPrinter is busy or does not respond Cannot delete documents from the print queue Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Make Sure the USB Port is Enabled in WindowsCannot print through USB Paper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper support Paper jam in the duplex unit Paper or specialty media misfeeds Check Paper ConditionCheck Paper Loading Print troubleshooting Poor quality at the edgesStreaks or lines on printed image Copy and scan troubleshooting Computer slows down when printingPrint speed is slow Maximize Computer Processing Speed Copier or scanner does not respond Scanner unit does not closePoor copy or scanned image quality Partial copies or scans of documents or photos Memory card troubleshooting Memory card troubleshooting checklistScan was not successful Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash driveReinsert the Memory Card Check the Network Connection Wireless troubleshooting Wireless troubleshooting checklist Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults Cannot print over wireless networkTurn the Wireless Access Point OFF and then Back on Disconnect from VPN Session Make Sure Demo Mode is Turned OFF Move Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic DevicesCheck the Wireless Signal Quality Check Your WEP KEY or WPA Passphrase Check Your Advanced Security Settings Continue button is unavailable Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit Check PowerCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer Allow the Wireless Installation to Complete Enable the PrinterSelect the Wireless Printer Select the Wireless Port Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange Check Network NameCheck Security Keys Make Sure the Access Point is on Move Your Access Point to Minimize InterferenceCheck MAC Address Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is Working Configure the Printer for Wireless Access Again Make Sure Your Computer can Communicate with the Printer Wireless print server not installed How to locate a printer IP address Make Sure the Wireless Port is Selected 100 Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues 101 Change the Channel the Wireless Router Uses Configure the Wireless Router with a Unique Ssid102 Eliminate Sources of Interference Check for Known Issues with the Wireless Router Check for Wireless Adapter Updates103 Change ALL Network Devices to the Same Type Index 104 105 106 Dpof 107 Ssid 108 VPN