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Windows Peer-to-Peer Printing Setup
Peer-to-peer printing allows Windows 95/98 computers to
print directly to a networked printer without an intervening
file server. Below are the main features of peer-to-peer
printing.
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Runs on Windows 95/98 and workstations or servers
"out of the box."
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Runs on networks with or without a NetWare file server.
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Implements peer-to-peer direct printing between
Windows computers and networked printers.
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You can configure network printers the same way you
configure printers directly attached to a computer.
note:
In isolated serverless networks, the NIC should be
used with its factory default settings.
IP vs. IPX Peer-to-Peer Printing
Your network configuration will dictate whether IP or IPX is
more appropriate. However, we recommend you use IP peer-
to-peer printing if possible.
For IP Peer-to-Peer Printing: You must install
PeerToPeer-IP. This protocol allows you to access the
network printer over an IP network. The Microsoft
TCP/IP protocol stack must also be installed and
properly configured on your workstation. The network
and the network print servers must support IP.
For IPX Peer-to-Peer Printing: You must install
Peer-to-Peer-IPX. It is not necessary to have a NetWare file
server on the network to use this IPX protocol.
To run peer-to-peer software on a Window 95/98 computer
Install Peer-to-Peer Utility
Follow these steps to install the correct software.
1.
Insert the SuperScript 4200N CD.
2.
Use the Administrator installation option to install the
Peer-to-Peer IP or Peer-to-Peer IPX utility.
3.
Follow the Installation prompts. When installation is
complete, click OK.
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SuperScript 4200N — User's Guide
Add the Peer-to-Peer Printer Driver
1. In Windows 95/98, press the Start button, select
Settings, then select Printers .
2.
In the Printers window, double-click Add Printer . This
launches the Add Printer wizard which prompts you to
make selections.
note:
SuperScript 4200N printer drivers are provided on
the SuperScript 4200N CD that comes with the 4200N
printer.
3.
When the Add Printer wizard asks how the printer is
attached, select Local printer .
4.
Click Have Disk and point to the 4200N CD.
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To install the ICM based driver (see "Color Control
Options" on page 31), move to the ps95icm directory
and select ncss4200.inf .
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To install the non-ICM based driver, move to the ps95
directory and select ncss4200.inf .
Click Next .
5. Your peer-to-peer network printer will be listed under
local printer ports and identified using the 4200N serial
number. For example, NEC_911499. Select your new
peer-to-peer printer.
6. Continue responding to the Add Printer wizard until the
process is complete.
Moving a Peer-to-Peer Printer
If you move your printer to a new network, you must restore
the NIC to its factory defaults (see page 62). If you have
changed your printer's name, it will revert to its original
factory name.
Removing Peer-to-Peer Software
You should delete all printers which have been installed to
use peer-to-peer printing before you delete the peer-to-peer
software. Follow these steps.
1. Press the Windows Start button, select Settings , then
select Printers .
2. In the Printers window, select a printer to delete.
3. Select Delete from the File menu.
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