Windows 95/98 Configuration; What Is Windows 95/98 Peer To Peer Printing - Ricoh AP1400/AP2000 Operating Instructions Manual

What is Windows 95/98 Peer to Peer
Printing?
The peer to peer printing software that is included with the NIB allows Win-
dows 95/98 PCs to communicate directly with network attached printers. A net-
work server, such as NetWare or Windows NT, is not required for peer to peer
printing.
The peer to peer printing software must be installed on each PC that will use
peer to peer printing. Once peer to peer printing software is installed, all NIBs
on the network automatically appear in the list of available printer ports.
The peer to peer printing software can also be used in networks where servers
are present; however, often the server print services are utilized instead. Server
based print services offer centralized printing management and spooling and do
not require software (other than the printer driver) to be installed on each PC.
Note
Be sure to turn the printer off and on after changing the network configura-
tion.
Reference
For information on setting IP parameters, see "Configuring the Printer for the
Network with the Operation Panel" in the Operating Instructions that comes
with your printer.
3. Windows 95/98
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