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Network Printing in a Windows Environment (Available only with FAX3900)

6.3Checking the Setup Procedures

This section describes the required procedures for setting up network printing for the selected network print method.

Peer-to-Peer Printing

1Connect the network cable. (“Connecting the Network Cable” on page 2-2)

2Specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings for the copier. (“Assigning an IP Address” on page 6-2)

3Print the configuration page and check the settings. (“Printing the Configuration Page” on page 5-7)

4Install the printer driver. The Peer-to-Peer utility is installed when you install the printer driver.

For details on installing the printer driver, refer to “Installing the Printer Driver” on page 3-1.

5Add a network port to the computer. (“Setting Up the Network Connections” on page 6-12)

LPR/PORT 9100 Printing

1Connect the network cable. (“Connecting the Network Cable” on page 2-2)

2Specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings for the copier. (“Assigning an IP Address” on page 6-2)

3Print the configuration page and check the settings. (“Printing the Configuration Page” on page 5-7)

4Install the printer driver.

For details on installing the printer driver, refer to “Installing the Printer Driver” on page 3-1.

5Add a network port to the computer. (“Setting Up the Network Connections” on page 6-12)

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FAX2900/FAX3900 specifications

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