Sharing HP OfficeJet

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on a Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

This chapter explains how to set up the HP OfficeJet and your computers for

 

network printing using Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0 or a combination of the two

 

on a point-and-print or peer-to-peer network.

NOTE

 

Your computers must already be networked to use this procedure. HP does not

 

provide support for networks. See your Windows Help system for assistance.

 

HP OfficeJet does not support scanning over a network. The Jet Direct 170X Print

 

Server may or may not provide network printing and limited scanning capabilities. For

 

more information, see the HP Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/all-in-one.

Understanding Point-and-Print and Peer-to-Peer Networks

For purposes of discussion in this guide, point-and-print network refers to an environment where two or more computers (Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0) equally share a single resource, such as the HP OfficeJet, and the server computer automatically downloads the required software to the client computer. If your network uses a Windows 95/98 computer as the server with Windows NT 4.0 clients, you must use a peer-to-peernetwork configuration instead. A peer-to-peer network is the same except that the software must be manually installed on each Windows NT 4.0 client.

Local Area Network (LAN) Access

Before you can set up printer sharing, a network must already exist.

Minimum System Requirements

Each computer must meet the minimum system requirements for connection to a LAN. A computer that meets these requirements is one that:

◆Contains a properly configured network card.

◆Is a client or server for Microsoft networks.

◆Has basic network services and protocols.

◆Has the proper network adapter.

◆Has LAN access.

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