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Setting up for Network Printing
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Install the Shared Printer on Client Computers
Mac OS
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X: Adding the Printer in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility
Linux
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Printing a Network Setup Page
Windows
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In Windows environments, network printers can be configured for direct printing or shared printing. Both network printing
methods require the installation of the printer software and the creation of a network printer port.
Supported Printer Drivers
Custom drivers are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD.
Supported Network Printer Ports
Microsoft
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Standard TCP/IP port—Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista™, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and
Windows 2000
Printer network ports—Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000
For basic printer functionality, install printer software, and use a system network printer port, such as a Line Printer Remote
(LPR) or a standard TCP/IP port. The printer software and port let you maintain a consistent user interface for use with all the
printers on the network. Using a custom network port provides enhanced functionality, such as printer status alerts.
Network Printing Options
In Windows environments, network printers can be configured for direct printing or shared printing. Both network printing
options require the installation of printer software and the creation of a network port.
IP Printing Shared Printing
Printer is connected directly to the network using a
network cable, such as an Ethernet cable.
Printer software is typically installed on each
network computer.
Printer is connected to one of the computers on the network
using a local cable, such as a USB or parallel cable.
Printer software is installed on the computer attached to the
printer.