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Install drivers for network printing
Follow the steps for your printing configuration and operating system
to configure your network MFP:
Direct printing using
Windows 98/Me,
Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003
To install a custom print driver:
1 Insert the drivers CD into your CD-ROM drive.
If the CD does not auto launch, click Start Æ Run, and then
type D:\Setup.exe in the Run dialog box.
2 Click Install Software.
3 Click Printer and Software.
4 Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
5 Select Suggested, and then click Next.
The Suggested option is the default installation for local and
network-attached setup. If you need to install utilities, change
settings, or customize device drivers, select Custom, and follow
the instructions on your screen.
6 Select Network Attached, and then click Next.
Note: The port may be
identified by an MFP ID/host
name or by the IP address of
the MFP. If you don’t know
the IP address, print a
network setup page and look
under the TCP/IP heading.
For help, see “Printing a
network setup page” on
page 44.
7 Select the port you want to use.
If your port is not listed, or you prefer to use a standard TCP/IP
port, click Add.
8 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete installing the
drivers.
9 Print a test page to verify MFP installation.
Printing configuration Operating system Go to page...
Direct
• MFP is connected directly to the network using a network cable, such as
Ethernet.
• Print drivers are typically installed on each network computer.
Windows 98/Me,
Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or
Windows Server 2003
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Shared
• MFP is connected to one of the computers on the network using a local
cable, such as USB.
• Print drivers are installed on the computer attached to the MFP.
• During driver installation, the MFP is set up to be “shared” so that other
network computers can print to it.
Windows 98/Me,
Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or
Windows Server 2003
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MFP
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