IBM 1464 Install drivers for network printing, Verifying the IP settings, Go to page, Windows

Verifying the IP settings

1Print another network setup page. Look under the “TCP/IP” heading and make sure the IP address, netmask, and gateway are what you expected.

2Ping the printer and verify that it responds. For example, at a command prompt on a network computer, type ping followed by the new printer IP address (for example, 192.168.0.11).

If the printer is active on the network, you should receive a reply.

Install drivers for network printing

After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP settings, you are ready to install the printer drivers on each network computer.

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Windows

In Windows environments, network printers can be configured for direct printing or shared printing. Both network printing methods require the installation of a printer driver.

Supported printer drivers

•Windows system printer driver

•Custom printer driver

System drivers are built into Windows operating systems. Custom drivers are available on the drivers CD.

Supported network printer ports

•Microsoft IP port—Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003

Connection guide

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•Printer network ports—Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003

Note: Installing a custom driver will not replace the system driver. A separate printer object will be created and appear in the Printers folder.

For basic printer functionality, you can install a system printer driver. The system printer driver presents a consistent user interface for use with all the printers on your network. However, using a custom printer driver provides enhanced printer features and functionality, such as printer status alerts.

Follow the steps for your printing configuration and operating system to configure your network printer:

Printing configuration	Operating system
Direct	Windows 98SE/Me,
• Printer is connected directly to	Windows NT 4.0,
	Windows 2000,
the network using a network
	Windows XP, or
cable, such as Ethernet.
	Windows Server 2003
• Printer drivers are typically
	Windows 95 and
installed on each network
	Windows 98 (first
computer.
	edition)
Shared	Windows NT 4.0,
• Printer is connected to one of	Windows 2000,
	Windows XP, or
the computers on the network
	Windows Server 2003
using a local cable, such as
USB.
• Printer drivers are installed on
the computer attached to the
printer.
During driver installation, the
printer is set up to be “shared” so
that other network computers
can print to it.

Direct printing using Windows 98SE/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003

To install a custom printer driver and network port:

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.

2Click Install Software.