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Installing drivers for network printing
Follow the steps for the printing configuration and operating system in use to configure the network printer:
Direct printing using Windows 98 SE, Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or WindowsServer 2003
To install a custom printer driver and network port:
1Launch the drivers CD.
2Click Install Printer and Software.
3Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
4Select Suggested, and click Next.
5Select Network Attach, and click Next.
6Select the printer model from the list, and click Next.
7Select the printer port from the list, and click Finish to complete the installation.
If the printer port is not listed:
aClick Add Port.
b Select Enhanced TCP/IP Network Port, and enter the information to create the port.
cEnter a port name.
This can be any name to associate with the printer, such as Color1-lab4. After t he port is created, thi s name
appears in the list of available ports.
dEnter the IP address in the text box.
Note: If the IP address is unknown, print a network setup page, and look under the TCP/IP heading. For
help, see Printing a network setup page and Verifying the IP settings.
8Print a test page to verify printer installation.
Shared printing using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003
Note: Install the printer software before connnecting the USB cable.
Printing configuration Operating system Go to page
Direct
Printer is connected directly to the network using a network cable,
such as Ethernet.
Printer drivers are typically installed on each network computer.
Windows98 SE,
WindowsNT 4.0,
WindowsMe, Windows 2000,
WindowsXP, or
WindowsServer 2003
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Shared
Printer is connected to one of the computers on the network 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.
WindowsNT 4.0,
Windows2000, Windows XP,
or WindowsServer 2003
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Printer
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