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Setting Up a Server

Follow the procedure below to set up a print server so that the printer can be shared by users.

Note

  • Configure a computer connected to the printer as the print server.

  • The print server is a computer used to manage the shared printer on the network.

  1. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Control Panel].

  2. Double-click [Network].

  3. Click [File and Print Sharing...].

  4. Select the [I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s).] check box.

  5. Click [OK].

  6. Install the printer driver.

  7. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].

    Note

    • Under Windows XP Professional, click [Printers and Faxes] on the [Start] menu.

    • Under Windows XP Home Edition, click [Control Panel] on the [Start] menu. Click [Printers and Other Hardware], and then click [Printers and Faxes].

  8. Click the icon of the printer, and then click [Sharing...] on the [File] menu.

  9. Click [Shared as:], and then enter a name in the [Shared as:] box.

  10. Click [OK].

Note

  • Configure a computer connected to the network, where the print server is connected, as a client computer.

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