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Verifying the IP settings
1 Print another network setup page. Look under
the “TCP/IP” heading and make sure the IP
address, netmask, and gateway are what you
expected.
2 Ping the printer and verify that it responds. For
example, at a command prompt on a network
computer, type ping followed by the new printer
IP address (for example, 192.168.0.11).
If the printer is active on the network, you should
receive a reply.
Install drivers for network printing
After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP
settings, you are ready to install the printer drivers on
each network computer.
Windows
In Windows environments, network printers can be
configured for direct printing or shared printing. Both
network printing methods require the installation of a
printer driver.
Supported printer drivers
• Windows system printer driver
• Custom printer driver
System drivers are built into Windows operating
systems. Custom drivers are available on the drivers
CD.
Supported network printer ports
• Microsoft IP port—Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003
• Printer network ports—Windows 95/98/Me,
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP,
and Windows Server 2003
Note: Installing a custom driver will not replace
the system driver. A separate printer
object will be created and appear in the
Printers folder.
For basic printer functionality, you can install a system
printer driver. The system printer driver presents a
consistent user interface for use with all the printers on
your network. However, using a custom printer driver
provides enhanced printer features and functionality,
such as printer status alerts.
Follow the steps for your printing configuration and
operating system to configure your network printer:
Direct printing using Windows 98SE/Me,
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003
To install a custom printer driver and network port:
1 Insert the drivers CD.
If the CD does not auto launch, click Start
à
Run, and then type D:\Setup.exe in the Run
dialog box.
2 Click Install Software.
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Windows 5
Macintosh 8
UNIX/Linux 9
NetWare 9
Printing configuration Operating system
Direct
• Printer is connected directly to
the network using a network
cable, such as Ethernet.
• Printer drivers are typically
installed on each network
computer.
Windows 98SE/Me,
Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or
Windows Server 2003
Windows 95 and
Windows 98 (first
edition)
Shared
• Printer is connected to one of
the computers on the network
using a local cable, such as
USB.
• Printer drivers are installed on
the computer attached to the
printer.
During driver installation, the
printer is set up to be “shared” so
that other network computers
can print to it.
Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or
Windows Server 2003