Configuring Windows NT/2000 for Printing

Complete the following steps to set up your Windows NT/2000 system for printing to an HP JetDirect print server. Before you start this procedure, make sure you have access to the following items:

The Windows NT/2000 installation CD-ROM.

The printer driver for your printer.

The HP JetDirect Port, which is installed when you install the HP JetAdmin software (version 3.3 and above).

Windows NT 3.51

1.Double-click Print Manager in the main window.

2.Click Printer in the menu bar, then click Create Printer.

3.Type a printer name.

4.Select the printer driver for your printer.

5.If desired, type a description of the printer (for example, bldgC_5Si).

6.Choose Other in the Print To: box. The Print Destinations dialog box appears.

7.Click HP JetDirect Port, then click OK to display the Add HP JetDirect Port Wizard.

8.Select the device you want as follows:

If you want to specify the device, type the hardware address, TCP/IP address (if configured), or network printer name and click Next.

-or -

If you want to choose a device from a list of printers, click TCP/IP or IPX/SPX, click Search, select the printer from the list, click OK, then click Next.

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Jetadmin Software for OS/2 specifications

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