7. Using a Printer Server

Preparing Printer Server

This section explains how to configure the printer as a Windows network print- er. The printer is configured to enabling network clients to use it. When the network printer is connected via SmartDeviceMonitor for Client, you can set the printing notification function to notify clients of the results of their print jobs.

Important

Under Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Server 2003, to change printer properties in the [Printer] folder, you need Printer Manage- ment access authentication; under Windows NT 4.0, Full Control access au- thentication. Log on to the file server as an Administrator or member of the PowerUsers group.

A Open the [Printers] window from the [Start] menu.

The [Printers] window appears.

Preparing Printer Server Server 2003, [Printers and Faxes] window appears.

B Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties ]. The printer properties appear.

C On the [Sharing] tab, click [Shared as:].

D To share the printer with users using a different version of Windows, click [Additional Drivers...].

If you have installed an alternative driver by selecting [Shared as:] during the printer driver installation, this step can be ignored.

E Click [OK], and then close the printer properties.

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