Digi MIL-3000FTX manual Printing from a TCP/IP Workstation, Installing LPD Support on Windows NT

3.2 Printing from a TCP/IP Workstation

3.2.1Introduction

Windows-based systems support a variety of protocols, such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, or DLC. This section describes installing a FastPort printer on Windows workstations or servers with LPD support over TCP/IP protocol. Before starting, make sure of the following:

•An IP address has been added to FastPort, and that you are able to “ping” the device (see Chapter 2 to assign an IP address)

•FastPort has firmware version 3.5 or higher (to support LPD printing)

3.2.2Printing from Windows NT 3.5x

Windows 3.5 supports printing to LPD printers. To install:

Note: Print a test page to find out the firmware version of FastPort.

1.Load the “TCP/IP Protocol and Related Components” software. Do this only once for each system that uses LPD.

2.Add the LPD printer to Windows NT 3.5.

3.2.2.1Installing LPD Support on Windows NT 3.5

1.Open the “Control Panel” and select the Network icon.

2.Click the Add Software button.

3.Select TCP/IP Protocol and Related Components from the Network Software pull-down list.

4.Click Continue and check TCP/IP Network Printing Support.

5.Click Continue.

6.Insert the CD-ROM to load drivers.

7.Select TCP/IP and click Configure.

8.Select an IP address and a subnet mask. Do not choose DHCP unless it is used.

9.Click Ok.

10.When they are loaded, reboot the system.

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