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12 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing
Installing Network Components on Your Computer
Before configuring the network interface and printing from the computer, you
need to install the necessary network components (such as TCP/IP) and
assign an IP address and subnet mask for your computer, depending on the
printing method you want to use. See the section in this chapter appropriate
for your operating system.
Windows 7 and Windows Vista
For Windows 7 and Windows Vista, use the following procedure to install the
necessary components.
Note:
❏ The Windows operating system CD may be required during the installation.
❏ When using TCP/IP for printing, you need to set the IP address, the subnet mask,
and the default gateway of the computer.
1. Click , click Control Panel, and then click View network status and
tasks or double-click Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Local Area Connection (Windows 7) or View Status (Windows
Vista), and then click the Properties button.
Note:
If you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue.