Adding Printers In Windows Nt Using The Microsoft Lpr Monitor - Axis 27978R1 User Manual

Adding Printers in Windows

Adding Printers in Windows NT using the Microsoft LPR Monitor

Preparing for
LPR Printing
Installing an LPR
Printer
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If you have not already done so, you should perform the TCP/IP basic
setup procedures prior to installing a printer for LPR printing.
In the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. Select the Services
tab. If the TCP/IP Printing entry appears, then TCP/IP is already installed.
Close the Network folder and go on to Installing an LPR printer, below.
First, prepare for LPR printing:
1. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Network icon.
2. Select Protocols.
3. Add TCP/IP Protocol.
4. Select Services.
5. Add Microsoft TCP/IP Printing.
6. Add extension cable as optional accessory: (article #13522 Printer Extension
Cable).
1. Go to Start | Settings | Printers | Add Printer. Select My Computer (for
peer-to-peer printing) and click Next.
2. From the Available Ports list, choose the appropriate printer port, which will
appear as the host name or IP address of the print server.
3. If the host name or IP address of the print server you wish to use does not
appear in the list, click Add Port.
4. Choose LPR Port from Available Printer Ports and click New Port.
5. Type the print server's name or IP address in the field Name or address of
server providing lpr (Example: 10.13.6.198).
Then enter which port to use in the field Name of printer or print queue
on that server:
• USB1
• LPT1
Click OK and then Close.
6. The added print server will now appear in the Available Ports list.
7. Click Next, choose an appropriate driver and finish the installation in the
normal manner.
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