3 Installing software for network printing
Windows
In Windows environments, network printers can be configured for direct printing or shared printing. Both network printing methods require the installation of printer software and the creation of a network printer port.
Follow the steps for the printing configuration and operating system in use to configure the network printer:
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• Printer is connected directly to the network using a | Printer | |
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• Printer drivers are typically installed on each network |
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• Printer is connected to one of the computers on the | Server | |
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•During driver installation, the printer is set up to be “shared” so that other network computers can print to it.
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Installing software for direct printing
1Launch the drivers CD.
2Follow the instructions on the screen. Select the Suggested path to accept the defaults. Select Custom to choose the software that is installed. The printer is automatically discovered on the network, an IP address is assigned, and a network printer object is created in the printers folder.
3Print a test page to verify printer installation.
4Repeat steps
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