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Install drivers for network printing
Step 9: 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.
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Direct printing means the printer is attached directly to the
network using an available LAN connection or open port on a
hub. In this type of network printing, printer drivers are typically
installed on each network computer.
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A shared printer is connected locally to one of the computers on
the network using a local printer cable such as USB. The printer
is installed on the network computer attached to the printer.
During the driver installation, the printer is set up to be “shared”
so that other network computers are allowed to print to it.
More information about each of these network printing methods is on
the drivers CD that shipped with your printer.
Creating ports and
installing drivers
Read the detailed instructions on the drivers CD. Click View
Documentation and look for information about network printer
installation for your specific Windows environment.
Note:
Using a custom
printer driver and a custom
network port provides
enhanced functionality, such
as printer status alerts.
If you choose to install without using the instructions on the drivers CD,
you need a basic understanding of network printing on TCP/IP
networks, installing printer drivers, and the process involved in
creating new network ports.
