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Lexmark E234N manual Install a custom printer driver, Share the printer on the network

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Step 1: Install a custom printer driver

Shared printing from a server using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003

Server

Printer

Clients

After connecting your printer to a Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 computer (which will act as a server), follow these steps to configure your network printer for shared printing:

Step 1: Install a custom printer driver

1Insert the drivers CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

If the CD does not auto launch, click Start Æ Run, and then type D:\Setup.exe in the Run dialog box (where D: is the letter for your CD-ROM drive).

2Click Install Software.

3Click Printer and Software.

4Click Agree to accept the license agreement.

5Select Suggested, and then click Next.

6Select Local Attached, and then click Next.

7If prompted, select the printer you are setting up, and then click Finish.

8Select the port you are using to connect the printer to the computer, and then click Next.

9Click Done.

10Print a test page to verify printer installation (see “How to print a test page” on page 88).

Step 2: Share the printer on the network

1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers.

2Select the printer you just created.

3Click File Æ Sharing.

4Check the Shared check box, and then enter a name in the Shared Name text box.

5In the Alternate Drivers section, select the operating systems of all the network clients that will print to the printer.

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Lexmark E234N manual Install a custom printer driver, Share the printer on the network, 3Click File Æ Sharing

Contents

E234, E234n User’s ReferenceContents ContentsChapter 1: Printer overview Chapter 2: Print media tasks and tipsChapter 4: How to install options Chapter 5: Using the operator panelChapter 3: Printing tasks ContentsChapter 9 Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Software and network tasksChapter 8: Supplies information ContentsIndex ContentsHow to clean the printhead lens Notices Edition noticeTrademarks NoticesSafety information Licensing noticeLaser notice The United Kingdom Telecommunications ActNotices Industry Canada compliance statementEuropean Community EC directives conformity Japanese VCCI noticeStatement of Limited Warranty Printer energy consumptionPower Saver WarrantyExtent of warranty NoticesLimitation of liability Additional rights1 Printer overview Printer overviewPower button Dust cover some models 150-sheetoutput bin Paper support Front coverPrinter overview The operator panel has 5 lights and 2 buttons2 Print media tasks and tips Print media tasks and tipsSection PageWhat types of print media can be loaded? WeightPrint media tasks and tips SourceWhere can print media be loaded in the printer? Print media tasks and tips150-sheetoutput bin Front paper support Front cover Operator panel Manual feederTips on choosing the right print media PaperPreprinted forms and letterhead TransparenciesPrint media tasks and tips EnvelopesLabels Tips on storing print media and supplies Card stockStoring paper Storing suppliesTips on preventing jams Print media tasks and tipsHow to load the 250-sheetand 550-sheettrays Print media tasks and tipsPrint media tasks and tips 3Load the paper in the tray with the print side facing down6Extend the paper support on the output bin Print media tasks and tips5Insert the tray Print media tasks and tips Extending the tray for legal or folio size paperAttaching the dust cover How to load the manual feeder Print media tasks and tipsHow to use the rear exit Print media tasks and tipsHow to clear paper jams Print media tasks and tips2Open the front cover and remove the print cartridge assembly Print media tasks and tipsPrint media tasks and tips 5Open the rear exit and remove any jams3 Printing tasks Printing tasksSection PageHow to manually feed a print job Printing tasks8Place a sheet of the selected print media, print side facing up, at the center of the manual feeder, but only to the point where its leading edge can contact the paper guides Printing tasksPrinting tasks To manually duplex a print jobPrinting tasks 4Select either Long Edge or Short Edge5Select Manual 2-sidedprinting Printing tasks 5Click OKHow to print a booklet Printing tasksHow to print a poster Printing tasksHow to print on letterhead Printing tasksHow to cancel a print job 1Click Start Æ Settings Æ PrintersFrom the printer operator panel From a Windows computer4 How to install options How to install optionsSection PageHow to access the system board How to install optionsHow to install options 2Open the rear exitHow to install options 4Remove the two screws at the top and side of the metal plate covering the system boardHow to reattach the system board cover How to install optionsHow to add a memory card How to install optionsHow to install a 550-sheetdrawer How to install options4Click the Install Options tab 3Click File Æ PropertiesHow to install options 1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers5 Using the operator panel Using the operator panelSection PageOverview of the operator panel Using the operator panelUsing the operator panel Understanding the operator panel lightsCommon light sequences Common light sequences continued Using the operator panelError Printer conditionSecondary errors Using the operator panelSecondary Error codes Using the operator panelError Printer conditionSecondary Error codes continued Using the operator panelError Printer conditionReady / Power Saver Operator panel codesPrimary codes Light sequenceBusy Using the operator panelLight sequence What this light sequence meansHex Trace Ready WaitingUsing the operator panel Light sequenceFlushing / Resolution reduced Not readyUsing the operator panel Light sequenceClose door Load mediaUsing the operator panel Light sequenceLoad manual feeder Print side two of a duplex jobUsing the operator panel Light sequenceInvalid engine code / Invalid network code Toner lowUsing the operator panel Light sequencePhotoconductor kit near full Replace photoconductor kitUsing the operator panel Light sequenceReplace photoconductor kit printer hard stop Using the operator panelLight sequence What this light sequence meansChange invalid toner cartridge Programming engine code / Programming system codeUsing the operator panel Light sequenceCancel job / Reset printer Service errorUsing the operator panel Light sequencePrinter error Paper jam printer errorUsing the operator panel Light sequenceSecondary error codes Using the operator panelPaper jam at the input sensor Paper jam in the manual feederUsing the operator panel Light sequencePaper jams as it exits the tray into the printer Paper jams as a printed job exits the printerUsing the operator panel Light sequencePaper jam in Tray Using the operator panelPaper jam in Tray Light sequenceComplex page Insufficient printer memoryUsing the operator panel Light sequenceInsufficient collation area Using the operator panelLight sequence What this light sequence meansFont error Network interface errorsUsing the operator panel Light sequenceError communicating with the host computer Host interface disabledUsing the operator panel Light sequenceMemory full Using the operator panelLight sequence What this light sequence meansShort paper Using the operator panelLight sequence What this light sequence meansInvalid engine code Invalid network codeUsing the operator panel Light sequence6 Understandingmenus the printer configuration Printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheetUnderstanding the printer configuration menus Configuration menus overview Understanding the printer configuration menusNetwork menu Understanding the printer configuration menusSetting Use this setting toUnderstanding the printer configuration menus Setup menuParallel menu Understanding the printer configuration menus USB menuUtilities menu 7 Software and network tasks Software and network tasksSection PageHow to install drivers for local printing 2Click Install SoftwareWindows 3Click Printer and SoftwareSoftware and network tasks 5Select Suggested, and then click NextMacintosh Web Creating a desktop printer icon Mac OS 8.6–9.xMac OS 8.6–9.0:Open Apple LaserWriter 3Double-click Desktop Printer UtilitySoftware and network tasks dClick Agree to accept the license agreementLinux Software and network tasksHow to print a test page 3Click File Æ Properties 4Click Print Test Page1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers WindowsHow to configure for TCP/IP Verifying the IP settingsAssigning a printer IP address Software and network tasksHow to set up the printer for network printing Supported printer driversSupported network printer ports WindowsaClick Add Port 2Click Install SoftwareSoftware and network tasks 3Click Printer and SoftwareStep 1: Install a custom printer driver Step 2: Share the printer on the network3Click File Æ Sharing 2Click Install Software3Click Network Print Server Using the point and print methodUsing the peer-to-peermethod 1Click Start Æ Settings Æ PrintersHow to print a network setup page How to print a test page1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers Software and network tasksMac OS 8.6 to Step 2: Create a desktop printerMacintosh Web Software and network tasksStep 1: Install a custom PPD file Mac OSStep 2: Create a print queue in Print Center 2Click Add PrinterSoftware and network tasks a Click Applications Æ TextEditLinux Using the printer resident Web page Software and network tasksUsing the Local Printer Settings Utility Finishing SettingsPaper Settings Parallel Settings8 Supplies information Supplies informationSection PageHow to conserve supplies What supplies do I need and how do I order them?Storing supplies Supplies informationSupplies information How to know when you need new suppliesChecking the toner and photoconductor levels Recognizing the operator panel light sequences ErrorSupplies information ContinueHow to change a toner cartridge Supplies informationSupplies information 2Remove the toner cartridgeSupplies information 6Close the front coverLexmark Return Program Recycling Lexmark productsRefilled toner cartridge notice Supplies informationHow to change a photoconductor kit Supplies informationSupplies information 3Remove the toner cartridgeSupplies information 7Close the front cover9 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSection PageGeneral problems TroubleshootingProblem / Question Solution / AnswerTroubleshooting Problem / QuestionSolution / Answer I want to manuallyABCDE Troubleshooting SymptomSolution when you handle the sheetsTroubleshooting SymptomSolution To replace the fuser, call a service technicianTroubleshooting SymptomSolution To replace the fuser, call a service technicianHow to clean the printhead lens TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 3Remove the print cartridge assembly out of the printer by pulling on the toner cartridge handleTroubleshooting 7Close the front cover 8Turn the printer onIndex NumericsIndex Index