Connection guide
Follow these steps to properly connect your printer to your computer or network system:
1Install drivers for local printing on page 1.
2Verify printer setup on page 3.
3Configure for TCP/IP on page 4.
4Install drivers for network printing on page 5.
Install drivers for local printing
The printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your printer.
The procedure to install drivers depends on the operating system you are using. Use the following table to find driver installation instructions for your particular operating system. If you need additional help, refer to the documentation that shipped with your computer and your software.
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| Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, | 1 |
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| Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition) | 2 |
| Serial printing | 2 |
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Windows
Some Windows operating systems may already include a printer driver that is compatible with your printer. This may mean that installation will seem automatic in later versions of Windows. System printer drivers work well for simple printing, but they contain less functionality than our enhanced custom printer driver.
Note: Installing a custom driver will not replace the system driver. A separate printer object will be created and appear in the Printers folder.
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Use the drivers CD that shipped with your printer to install the custom printer driver and obtain all the enhanced printer features and functionality.
Using Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, and Windows NT
1Insert the drivers CD.
If the CD does not auto launch, click Start à Run, and then type D:\Setup.exe in the Run dialog box.
Note: USB support is not available for
Windows NT operating systems.
2Click Install Software.
Note: Some Windows operating systems require that you have administrative access to install printer drivers on your computer.
3Click Printer and Software.
4Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
5Select Suggested, and then click Next.
The Suggested option is the default installation for local and
6Select Local Attached, and then click Finish.
7Select the port you are using to connect the printer to the computer, and then click Next.
8Click Done.
9Print a test page to verify printer setup.
