User manual OKI C711WT

[. . . ] C711WT Network Guide PREFACE Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. The manufacturer also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it. Mention of software products manufactured by other companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by the manufacturer. [. . . ] Check Register in Startup if you want automatic startup as Windows boots up. Check Launch as minimized if you want to startup in the Icon state and click Next. You may be asked whether it is OK to change write permissions for the spool directory. Click Discover… to search for the IP address of a suitable printer on your network. If your printer is not discovered, click Cancel and you can type the IP address directly at IP Address:. 16. Refer to the On-line Help for information on how to use the utility. UNINSTALLATION 1. Select Start > Programs>Okidata>OkiLPR Utility > Uninstall OkiLPR Utility. When the deletion has finished, the Uninstall Complete screen is displayed. Click OK. If a file that has been added after installation exists in the folder to install the OkiLPR utility or the folder to spool, you cannot delete the folder. Delete any unwanted files before running Uninstall OkiLPR Utility. Network configuration > 30 PRINTING FROM WINDOWS OVERVIEW This chapter provides guidelines on how to print over the network from various Microsoft Windows platforms. There are numerous ways of printing from Windows and the exact setup will vary depending upon your environment. There are also numerous versions of Windows, which can be configured as either a client, server or both. Although there are many variants of Windows, the principles of network printing are the same. Microsoft provides on-line help with all of their operating systems and this is a good reference point for the exact details of each configuration option within Windows. NOTE Not all utilities, features or protocols are supported by every operating system. Please check with your support website for latest information. INSTALLING A NETWORK PRINTER There are two ways to set up a Network Printer: > > Install automatically, using the Oki Driver Installer Install it yourself using the Add Printer Wizard USING THE OKI DRIVER INSTALLER The Oki Driver Installer program searches for compatible printers on the Network, then installs and configures the printer drivers with the correct port settings automatically. Using the Oki Driver Installer program, you can install to the following connected printer types: 1. Locally connected printers > USB port > Parallel port (if available) 2. Networked printers > Directly connected (peer-to-peer) printers via TCP/IP The Microsoft standard TCP/IP is installed and configured to use Port 9100 with the printer’s IP address. > Printers not directly connected, but shared via a PC (Client Server) Why use the Oki Driver Installer?> > > > Automatically discovers printers on the Network (TCP/IP) Installs driver and correctly assigns the appropriate port and IP address Allows easy configuration and sharing of the printer with other Network users Automatically configures the printer driver with the appropriate hardware device options such as, additional paper trays, etc. (via the Oki Network Extension software) Printing from windows > 31 USING THE ADD PRINTER WIZARD Method summary: The following table shows the different ways to connect to the printer (port types). WINDOWS 2000 Windows standard TCP/IP Oki LPR IPP NetBEUI YES YES YES YES WINDOWS XP YES YES YES YES WINDOWS VISTA YES YES YES NO WINDOWS 7 YES YES YES NO About the different methods Windows standard TCP/IP port The standard TCP/IP port simplifies connecting to remote printers using the TCP/IP protocol. A computer that acts as a print server must run the TCP/IP protocol in order to print. [. . . ] Select any options appropriate to your hardware, and click Apply Changes. PRINTING THE CONFIGURATION PAGE The printer’s configuration page reports information that is required for Mac OS X configuration. Refer to “Configuration settings” on page 7 for details on how to print a configuration page. The first six characters of the Ethernet address are the same for all network cards. The last six characters of the Ethernet address are unique to each card. NOTE Not all utilities are supported by every operating system. [. . . ]