Step 11: Install drivers for
network printing
After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP settings, you are
ready to install the printer on each network computer.
Windows In Windows environments, network printers can be configured for
direct printing or shared printing.
• 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.
• 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 Read the detailed instructions on the drivers CD. Click View
installing drivers
Documentation and look for information about network printer
installation for your specific Windows environment.
Note: Using a custom
If you choose to install without using the instructions on the drivers CD,
printer driver and a custom
you need a basic understanding of network printing on TCP/IP
network port provides
networks, installing printer drivers, and the process involved in
enhanced functionality, such
creating new network ports.
as printer status alerts.
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