Sharing a printer in a Windows environment

1Prepare the computers to share the printer.

aMake all computers printing to the printer accessible through Network Neighborhood by enabling File and Print Sharing. See the Windows documentation for detailed instructions.

bInstall the printer software on all computers that will print to the printer.

2Identify the printer.

On the computer that is attached to the printer:

a Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. b Right-click the Lexmark 5300 Series icon.

c Click Sharing.

d Click Shared As, and give the printer a distinctive name. e Click OK.

3Locate the printer from the remote computer.

Note: The remote computer is the one that is not attached to the printer.

aClick Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes.

bRight-click the Lexmark 5300 Series icon.

cClick Properties.

dClick the Ports tab, and then click Add Port....

eSelect Local Port, and then click New Port....

fEnter the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) Port name which consists of the server name and the distinctive printer name that was specified in step 2 on page 46. The name should be in the form \\server \printer.

gClick OK.

hClick Close on the Printer Ports dialog box.

iMake sure the new port is selected on the Ports tab, and then click Apply. The new port is listed with the printer name.

jClick OK.

Checking the port setting

Windows Vista users only

1Click Control Panel Printers.

2Right-click the Lexmark 5300 Series icon.

3From the sidebar menu, select Properties.

4Click the Ports tab.

5Make sure:

•The port is set to a USB port.

•File is not set as the port.

General networking

5300 Series specifications

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Overall, the Lexmark 5300 Series stands out in its category due to its speed, reliability, and array of features tailored to meet the demands of modern printing. Whether for everyday office tasks or specialized projects, the Lexmark 5300 Series offers a comprehensive solution that combines efficiency with quality, making it a valuable investment for any printing need.

Lexmark 5300 Series manual Sharing a printer in a Windows environment, Checking the port setting

Models: 5300 Series