Chapter 7

NOTE: You may connect the USB cable at a later time when you need to use the device.

You can also share the device with other computers using a simple form of networking known as locally shared networking. For more information, see Share the device on a locally shared network.

Connect the device before installing the software

If you connected the device to the computer before installing the device software, the Found New Hardware wizard displays on the computer screen.

NOTE: If you turned on the device, do not turn it off or unplug the cable from the device while the installation program is running. If you do so, the installation program will not finish.

To connect the device

1.In the Found New Hardware dialog box that displays methods for locating the printer driver, select the Advanced option, and then click Next.

NOTE: Do not allow the Found New Hardware wizard to perform an automatic search for the printer driver.

2.Select the check box for specifying the driver location, and ensure that the other check boxes are clear.

3.Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. If the CD menu appears, close it.

4.Browse to locate the root directory on the Starter CD (for example, D), and then click OK.

5.Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions.

6.Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware wizard. The wizard automatically starts the installation program (this might take a short while).

7.Complete the installation process.

NOTE: You can also share the device with other computers using a simple form of networking known as locally shared networking. For more information, see Share the device on a locally shared network.

Share the device on a locally shared network

In a locally shared network, the device is connected directly to the USB connector of a selected computer (known as the server) and is shared by other computers (clients).

NOTE: When sharing a directly connected device, use the computer with the newest operating system as the server. For example, if you have a computer running Windows XP and another computer running an older version of Windows, use the computer running Windows XP as the server.

Use this configuration only in small groups or when usage is low. The connected computer is slowed down when many users print to the device.

Only the printing function is shared. Scan and Copy functions are not shared.

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