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Install printer drivers
Supported network printer ports
• Microsoft IP port—works with Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP
• Lexmark network port—works with Windows 95/98/Me,
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
Supported printer drivers
Note: Using a custom printer
driver and a custom network
port provides enhanced
functionality, such as printer
status alerts.
• Windows system printer driver
• Lexmark 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 printing methods
• Direct IP printing—when you just want to print directly to a
printer on your network
• Shared printing (point and print, peer-to-peer)—when you need
to centrally manage network printers or you want to print to a
serial printer over a network
You can find detailed information about using each of these printing
methods on the drivers CD. Click View Documentation and look for
information about network printer installation.
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.
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.
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