Microsoft Windows; Overview; Installing A Network Printer; Using The Oki Driver Installer - Oki ES7411 Network Manual

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ICROSOFT WINDOWS
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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 are 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.
NOTE
Not all utilities, features or protocols are supported by every operating
system. Please check with your support website for latest information.
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NSTALLING A NETWORK PRINTER
There are two ways to set up a Network Printer:
> Install automatically, using the Oki Driver Installer
> Install it yourself using the Add Printer Wizard
U O D
SING THE KI RIVER
The Oki 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 Oki Driver Installer program, you can install to the following connected printer
types:
1. Locally connected printers
> USB port
> Parallel port (if available)
2. Networked printers
> 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.
> Printers not directly connected, but shared via a PC (Client Server)
Why use the Oki Driver Installer?
> Automatically discovers printers on the Network (TCP/IP)
> Installs driver and correctly assigns the appropriate port and IP address
> Allows easy configuration and sharing of the printer with other Network users
> Automatically configures the printer driver with the appropriate hardware device
options such as a storage device, additional paper trays, etc. (via the Oki Network
Extension software)
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NSTALLER
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