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W
INDOWS
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VERVIEW
This chapter provides guidelines on how to print over the network from various Microsoft
Windows platforms. There are numerous ways of printing from Windows and the exact set-
up will vary depending upon your environment. There are also numerous versions of
Windows, which can be configured as either a client, server or both.
Although there are many variants of Windows, the principles of network printing remain
the same. Microsoft provides on-line help with all of their operating systems and this is a
good reference point for the exact details of each configuration option within Windows.
The network printer supports TCP/IP protocols that can be used in conjunction with the
Windows operating system.
I
NSTALLING A NETWORK PRINTER
There are two ways to set up a Network Printer:
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Install automatically, using the Driver Installer
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Install it yourself using the Add Printer Wizard
U
SING THE DRIVER INSTALLER
The Driver Installer program searches for compatible printers on the Network, then
installs and configures the printer drivers with the correct port settings automatically.
Using the Driver Installer program, you can install to the following connected printer
types:
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Locally connected printers
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USB port
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Parallel port
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Networked printers
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Directly connected (peer-to-peer) printers via TCP/IP The Microsoft standard TCP/
IP is installed and configured to use Port 9100 with the printer's IP address.
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Printers not directly connected, but shared via a PC (Client Server)
Why use the driver installer?
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Automatically discovers printers on the Network (TCP/IP)
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Installs driver and correctly assigns the appropriate port and IP address
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Allows easy configuration and sharing of the printer with other Network users
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