Supported network printer ports
•Lexmark network port
For basic printer functionality, you can install a system printer driver and use a system network printer port, such as an LPR or a Standard TCP/IP port. The system printer driver and port let you maintain a consistent user interface for use with all the printers on your network. However, using a custom printer driver and network port provides enhanced functionality, such as printer status alerts.
Direct printing using Windows 95/98
Printer
Clients
With direct printing:
•Printer is connected directly to the network using a network cable, such as Ethernet.
•Printer drivers are typically installed on each network computer.
To install a custom printer driver and network port:
1Launch the drivers CD.
2Click Install Software.
3Click Printer and Software.
4Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
5Select Suggested, and then click Next.
6Select Network Attached, and then click Next.
7Select your printer model from the list and then click Next.
8Click Add Port.
9Select Lexmark TCP/IP Network Port, and then click Add.
10Enter the information to create the port.
aEnter a port name.
This can be any name that you associate with the printer, such as
Note: If you don’t know the IP address, print a network setup page and look under the TCP/ IP heading. For help, see “Printing a network setup page” on page 17 and refer to “Verifying the IP settings” in the “Configure for TCP/IP” chapter of yourSetup Guide.
bEnter the IP address in the text box.
11Click Finish to complete the installation.
12Print a test page to verify printer installation.
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