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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. 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
• Custom printer driver
System drivers are built into Windows operating
systems. Custom drivers are available on the drivers
CD.
Supported network printer ports
• Microsoft IP port—Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003
• Printer network ports—Windows 95/98/Me,
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP,
and Windows Server 2003
For basic printer functionality, you can install a system
printer driver and use a system network printer port,
such as an LPR or a Standard TCP/IP port. The
system printer driver and port let you maintain a
consistent user interface for use with all the printers on
your network. However, using a custom printer driver
and network port provides enhanced functionality,
such as printer status alerts.
Follow the steps for your printing configuration and
operating system to configure your network printer:
Operating System Go to page...
Windows 10
Macintosh 13
UNIX/Linux 14
NetWare 14
Printing configuration Operating system
Direct
• Printer is connected directly
to the network using a
network cable, such as
Ethernet.
• Printer drivers are typically
installed on each network
computer.
Windows 95/98/Me,
Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or
Windows Server 2003
Shared
• Printer is connected to one
of the computers on the
network using a local cable,
such as USB.
• Printer drivers are installed
on the computer attached to
the printer.
• During driver installation,
the printer is set up to be
“shared” so that other
network computers can
print to it.
Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or
Windows Server 2003
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