Welch Allyn Connex CS, Install Manual

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94 Network, Printer, Date & Time config.
Network Changes
The change in the IP Address of one or more systems involved in Connex CS network will cause
many components to break. This requires updating the specific configurations in the system used
by such components.
In the interests of consolidation, procedures for changing IP addresses are included in the
Connex CS Server Install Guide . Please refer to this document anytime changes to IP address
settings are required.
Add a Customer Supplied Printer
It may be necessary to add a printer on-site, especially in the case of using a customer provided
or shared network printer.
Note
Any additions, deletions, or changes to be made to executables on this system
requires appropriate use of the Solidifier system. Please consult the Connex CS
Central Station & Server Admin Guide for guidance.
Note
It is the facility responsibility to provide a driver for the printer.
Consult with the facility IT staff to identify the network printer and obtain a driver
compatible with Windows 7 - 64 bit. Refer to the
Connex CS Customer Project
Req Form, Appendix B1 for additional information.
To install a printer on the central station:
1. Ensure the printer is turned on and accessible on the network.
2. Open a command line interface window and ping the printer by the IP address to confirm that
it is reachable.
3. Install the print driver provided by the facility.
a. Use the Connex server internal CD/DVD ROM drive for optical media.
b. Use one of the USB ports on the front panel for USB flash drive media.
Install from an executable file (.exe)
1. If the customer has provided CD/DVD media which will automatically run, follow the steps
and prompts as provided.
2. If the customer has provided media with an .exe file extension type, double click on the file to
start the installer. Follow the steps and prompts as provided.
Install from a setup info file (.inf)
Use the Windows functions to Add a printer:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > View devices and printers .
2. Click on Add a printer .
3. Select Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer .
4. Windows being a search for known printers.