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7.2 For SMB Environment
Condition
When installing
printer driver on
the client, the
printer is not listed
in the Browse
Printer dialog box.
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Verification
Is the printer switched on?
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Solution
Press the power switch to " | " to switch it on.
First of all, check if the printer is on the
network by following the procedure below:
1. Click Start, followed by Find and then
Computer.
2. Enter the printer host name in Named and
click Find Now.
3. Double-click the found computer, and
check if there is a "Host name-P" printer
being displayed.
If the printer is found, follow the procedure
below corresponding to the OS of the
computer:
•
For Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000
1. Click Others and select Local Port on the
Add Ports dialog box.
2. At the Port Name dialog box, enter "\\Host
name\Host name-P" at Enter a port
name.
•
For Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows
Me
1. Set Available ports to LPT1 to install the
printer driver.
2. Display the properties dialog box of the
added printer icon, and then click Add
Port on the Details tab.
3. Select Network, and ener the "\\Host
name\Host name-P" at Specify the
network path to the printer.
If the printer is not found, consult your
network administrator.
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