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Windows NT4.0
The following procedure is used to set up the lpr spooler on the Win-
dows NT server.
1.
Using the install program, install the printer driver that comes
with the printer.
Refer to the manual that came with the printer for details.
2.
Open the Printer Properties dialog box for the printer. Click
Ports
to display the Ports property tab.
3.
Click
Add Port
The available port types are displayed.
4.
Select
LPR Port
If the LPR port is not listed, install the TCP/IP protocols. For
details, see your Windows NT documentation.
5.
In the
Add LPR compatible printer
IP address.
If your network uses Domain Name Services (DNS), enter the
DNS name assigned to the NIC instead of the IP address.
6.
Press
Tab
and type the internal name of the printer in lowercase
letters.
7.
Click
.
OK
The workstation checks the address or DNS name that you
entered and notifies you if it cannot resolve the address.
8.
Close the Printer Ports property tab.
The Ports property tab shows the new port configuration.
9.
Click
to close the Ports property tab.
OK
The new port has been configured. You should now print a test
page to verify the connection.
10. Open the Printer Properties dialog box for the printer. Click
to display the General property tab and click
General
.
Test Page
When you print, your files are transmitted over the LPR Port
connection to the printer.
11. Click
to exit the Printer Properties dialog box.
OK
6.1 Installation in a Windows Environment
.
and click
New Port
.
dialog box, enter the NIC
Print
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