6.1 Installation in a Windows Environment
Windows NT4.0
The following procedure is used to set up the lpr spooler on the Win- dows NT server.
1.Using the install program, install the printer driver that comes with the printer.
Refer to the manual that came with the printer for details.
2.Open the Printer Properties dialog box for the printer. Click Ports to display the Ports property tab.
3.Click Add Port.
The available port types are displayed.
4.Select LPR Port and click New Port.
If the LPR port is not listed, install the TCP/IP protocols. For details, see your Windows NT documentation.
5.In the Add LPR compatible printer dialog box, enter the NIC IP address.
If your network uses Domain Name Services (DNS), enter the DNS name assigned to the NIC instead of the IP address.
6.Press Tab and type the internal name of the printer in lowercase letters.
7.Click OK.
The workstation checks the address or DNS name that you entered and notifies you if it cannot resolve the address.
8.Close the Printer Ports property tab.
The Ports property tab shows the new port configuration.
9.Click OK to close the Ports property tab.
The new port has been configured. You should now print a test page to verify the connection.
10.Open the Printer Properties dialog box for the printer. Click General to display the General property tab and click Print Test Page.
When you print, your files are transmitted over the LPR Port connection to the printer.
11.Click OK to exit the Printer Properties dialog box.
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