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Chapter
11
Windows 95 and
Windows 98:
PhaserPort Software
The Tektronix PhaserPort software is a port monitor that allows you to print directly
from Windows 95 and Windows 98 to a networked Tektronix printer via TCP/IP.
There is no need for third-party software or a third-party interface attached to the
parallel port. PhaserPort gives your printer increased throughput without
sacrificing connectivity.
TCP/IP configuration for the PC
If you don't already have a TCP/IP address configured for your PC, contact your
system administrator to ensure that the configuration is made according to your
company guidelines. If there is no TCP/IP network already in place, configure your
PC with a unique address such as 192.1.1.1.
To check the IP address for your PC, follow these steps:
1.
From the Start menu, click Run.
2.
Enter:
3.
Click OK.
4.
Choose your network adapter from the pulldown list.
5.
The IP address is listed in the IP Address field.
For more information on installing and configuring TCP/IP in Windows
environments, see your Microsoft Windows documentation.
Setting the printer’s IP address
There are three ways to assign the printer’s IP address:
■ Use the printer’s front panel. For more information, see “General
information on setting IP parameters (front panel)” on page 57.
■ Use DHCP. For more information, see “Setting IP parameters: DHCP” on
page 66.
■ Download a PostScript utility file. For more information, see the README
files on the printer’s CD-ROM. PC users will find the README file for the
PostScript utility files in the UTILS directory. Macintosh users will find the
ReadMe file to the PostScript utility files in the Network Utilities folder.
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