Configuring Printers; Installing Printers In Windows 2000/Xp - Axis 5900 Quick Installation Manual

AXIS 5900

Configuring Printers

Follow the instructions to configure network printers for printing in Windows, UNIX and
Macintosh over WLAN or LAN. In some cases, you need to install printing software. The
software is available from the AXIS Network Product CD and the Axis web site at
www.axis.com
Refer to the table below for the appropriate method:
Operating Systems
Windows 2000/XP
Windows 95/98/NT/Me
UNIX/Linux
Mac OS X
Note:
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must assign an IP address to your AXIS 5900.

Installing Printers in Windows 2000/XP

Use the standard Windows method for adding a printer in Windows 2000/XP:
Go to Start | Settings | Printers and click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer
Wizard. Select the appropriate radio button:
Local printer - If you are connecting directly to the print server (peer-to-peer
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printing), select Local Printer and click Next. Click the Create a new port radio
button and select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Follow the Add Standard
TCP/IP Port Wizard to complete the installation (You need to know the IP address of
your print server and the model of the connected printer).
Network printer - If your print server has already been installed by the administrator
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on another computer, select Network printer and click Next. Follow the instructions
in the Add Printer Wizard to complete the installation.
For additional instructions, please refer to the relevant sections in the AXIS 5900 User's
Manual which is available from the AXIS Network Product CD or the Axis web site at
www.axis.com
Proceed to Management and configuration on page 19 for information on supported
management and configuration tools.
Methods
Installing Printers in Windows 2000/XP on page 15
Installing Printers in Windows 95/98/NT/Me on page 16
Installing Printers in UNIX on page 17
Installing Printers in Mac OS X on page 18
Configuring Printers 15