For Customers Using Windows for Network
Connections
When using a different operating system or architecture for the
server and client, the connection may not work properly using the
procedures described in the Printer Software section of the
manual. Please set up the connection according to the procedures
shown below.
Setting Up a Shared Printer
Server Settings
Please refer to the manual for the appropriate printer.
[Printer Software] – [Setting Up Your Printer on a Network] –
[Setting the printer server]
Client Settings
Note:
If the printer drivers are not already installed on the client, please install
them before performing these settings.
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Windows NT4.0/2000/XP/Vista
1. On the Windows Start menu, open the Printers or Printers
and Faxes folder.
• Windows Vista
Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers.
• Windows NT4.0/2000
Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers.
• Windows XP Professional
Click Start and then click Printers and Faxes.
• Windows XP Home Edition
Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and
Faxes.
2. Right-click the icon for the printer you wish to change the
settings for, and then click Properties.
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3. Click the Ports tab and then click Add Port.
4. When the Printer Ports window appears, select Local Port,
and then click New Port.
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