Introduction And Preparation; Installation And Operation - Ricoh fax3310l Basic Features

5.2 Windows IP Peer-to-Peer Printing

5.2.1 Introduction and Preparation

The Peer-to-Peer implementation uses the TCP/IP stacks provided with Windows
95/98/Me or Windows NT. The redirector software provided establishes a connection with
the printers supporting Peer-to-Peer, using a direct IP connection over the network.
When configuring the network capabilities for the Windows computer, you must include
the TCP/IP Protocol. You do not need to activate any TCP/IP Client application.
You can include TCP/IP after the initial Windows installation by choosing Start ->
Settings -> Control Panel -> Network. You will also need the Windows CD-ROM.
For more detailed information on TCP/IP setup and printing, see Chapter 7, TCP/IP
Configuration.
Note: Peer-to-Peer uses TCP/IP. Therefore, TCP/IP operation must remain enabled on the
Network Interface Board, and the Network Interface Board must be assigned a valid
IP address. By default, the name of the Peer-to-Peer printer as it appears in the Win-
dows Port List is the same as the IP Address assigned to the Network Interface Board.
You can change the IP address by using a Web browser or MAP. Refer to Chapter 3,
Monitoring the Network Interface Board, for details.
If you are moving the Network Interface Board from a site that had active TCP/IP to a site
that does not have it, you should restore the Network Interface Board to the factory default
settings to clear the IP address and other network information.

5.2.2 Installation and Operation

To install the Windows IP Peer-to-Peer redirector:
Put the Network Interface Board CD-ROM into the CD drive on your
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workstation.
Choose Start -> Run.
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