Setting Up the Printer Driver
Using Multi Direct Print to print is not possible until the printer driver is installed and the
correct port is selected.
Windows NT 4.0 Configuration
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The target printer must be turned on before starting the installation process.
1
Install the printer drivers.
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If the printer drivers have already been installed, you can proceed to the next step.
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Any port can be selected during the installation, however, LPT1 is recommended.
2
In the [Printers] window, highlight the icon of the printer you want to use by clicking it. On
the [File] menu, click [Properties].
3
Click the [Ports] tab, and click [Add Port].
4
In the [Available Printer Ports] box, highlight [LANIER Multi Direct Print] by clicking it,
and then click [New Port]. The [Select Printer] dialog appears, and the printers which can
print with TCP/IP are displayed.
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If PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT is not installed in your computer, printers
which can print with TCP/IP are not displayed.
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The printers which have replied to a broadcast from the computer are listed here. To
print to a printer that is not on this list, or to directly enter the port name, highlight [New
Printer] by clicking it, and click [Next >]. Then, enter the port name with procedure 7.
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To print using the NetBEUI protocol, click [NetBEUI].
6
Select the printer you want to use by clicking it, and click [Next >].
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You can identify the "Printer Name" and "Address" on the "configuration page" printed
by the printer.
7
Confirm that the Port name of the printer is correct, and click [Next >].
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If you did not select a printer with Step 6, you must enter the Port name.
Preparing for a Network Connection
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