Verifying the IP settings
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Install drivers for network printing
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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. See
if you need help.
2
Ping the printer, and verify that it responds. At a command prompt on a network computer,
type
ping
followed by the new printer IP address (for example,
192.168.0.11
).
Note: On Windows computers, click Start
Æ
Programs
Æ
Command prompt (or
Accessories
Æ
Command prompt if using Windows 2000).
If the printer is active on the network, you receive a reply.
After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP settings, you are ready to install the printer on each
network computer.
Configuring Drag ‘N’ Print (TBD)
For detailed configuration instructions, launch the drivers CD, click View Documentation, and click
Software and utilities.
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 and the creation of a network
printer port.
Supported printer drivers
•
Windows system printer driver
•
Lexmark custom printer driver
•
Custom printer driver
System drivers are built into Windows operating systems. Custom drivers are available on the drivers
CD.
Updated system and custom drivers are available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Supported network printer ports
•
Microsoft Standard TCP/IP port—Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
•
LPR—Windows NT 4.0
•
Lexmark Enhanced TCP/IP port—Windows 98 SE/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
•
Printer network ports—Windows 98 SE/Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003