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4.1 System Configuration Example

Example 1 In the case a Windows PC is directly connected to the printer.

Install the printer driver (for Windows 9X or Windows NT) in the PC #1.
Specify the LPT1 (local port) for the output port.

Example 2 In the case the printer is directly connected to the Windows PC #1 and printing

is initiated from another Windows PC #2 via TCP/IP

1. Install the printer driver (for Windows 9X or Windows NT) in the PC #1.
Specify the LPT1 (local port) for the output port.
2. Right-click the printer icon, open the Properties, and specify the printer connected to the PC #1 as a
shared printer.
3. Install the printer driver (for Windows 9X or Windows NT) in the PC #2.
4. Specify the network path of the printer connected to the PC # 1 and install it as a network printer.
PC #1 Centronics Printer
Print data flow:
Print data flow:
PC #2
Centronics
PC #1
TCP/IP
Printer