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PhaserShare Networking Manual
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Windows 95 and Windows 98: PhaserPort Software
PhaserPort software installation
Using the installer
You can install PhaserPort software using the installer on your printer’s software
CD-ROM. A single integrated installer is used to install printer drivers, PhaserPort,
and other software.
1.
Put the printer’s software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
■ If the Windows autorun feature is enabled, the CD-ROM launches
automatically.
■ If the Windows autorun feature is disabled, double-click My
Computer, then double-click the CD icon to launch the CD-ROM.
2.
View the brief introductory information, then click Install Drivers to
launch the installer.
3.
When you are prompted to select Easy Install or Custom Install, select
Custom Install.
4.
During custom installation, a dialog is displayed enabling you to select the
options you want to install. Check the box for PhaserPort. To install the
drivers and PPD files for your printer, check the box for Drivers/PPDs (this
is recommended for first-time installations). Follow the on-screen prompts
to complete the installation. For details, see “Create your first port and
install the printer” on page 118.
Create your first port and install the printer
1.
After the PhaserPort software is installed, the Add PhaserPort dialog is
displayed. Create your first port:
a.
In the Description field, enter a name for the port (this can be the
printer name/model, location, or any other descriptive name of your
choice), such as Phaser 740.
b.
In the Name/Address field, enter the IP address or DNS name of the
printer (for example, 192.1.1.2).
c.
Click OK.
2.
You are asked if you want to install the PhaserShare Administrator
software. Install the PhaserShare Administrator software if you also want
to print using NetWare.
If you don’t know the printer’s IP address or DNS name, click Browse
to display a list of printers on the network. Double-click the printer
you want; PhaserPort automatically enters the information into the
Add PhaserPort dialog. To search the network again, click Refresh; to
narrow down the search by using subnets, click Advanced.