Configuring a Network Printer for
Windows 2000/Server 2003 Systems
Set up the default printer by performing the following steps.
1.Verify that the Print Services for Unix is installed (required for LPR port availability):
a.On Windows 2000, click Start, Setup, and Control Panel.
On Server 2003: Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and open the Network Connections folder.
b.Click the Advanced menu and select Optional Networking Components.
c.Select and enable Other Network File and Print Services.
d.Click Details, and verify that Print Services for Unix is enabled. If not, enable it.
e.Click OK, and then Next.
2.On Windows 2000, open the Printers folder (from the Desktop, click Start, Settings, and Printers).
On Server 2003, open the Printers and Faxes folder (from the Desktop, click Start, Printers and Faxes).
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4.Select Local printer, and disable automatic detection for Plug and Play printer installation. Click Next.
5.Choose Create a new port, and select LPR Port. Click Next.
6.In the Add LPR compatible printer window:
a.Enter the DNS name or IP address of the HP Jetdirect print server.
b.For the name of the printer or print queue on the HP Jetdirect print server, enter (in lowercase) raw, text, auto, binps, or the name of a
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