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Software and network tasks

Shared printing from a server using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP,

and Windows Server 2003

After connecting your printer to a Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 computer

(which will act as a server), follow these steps to configure your network printer for shared printing:

Step 1: Install a custom printer driver

1 Insert the drivers CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

If the CD does not auto launch, click Start Æ Run, and then type D:\Setup.exe in the Run

dialog box (where D: is the letter for your CD-ROM drive).

2 Click Install Software.

3 Click Printer and Software.

4 Click Agree to accept the license agreement.

5 Select Suggested, and then click Next.

6 Select Local Attached, and then click Next.

7 If prompted, select the printer you are setting up, and then click Finish.

8 Select the port you are using to connect the printer to the computer, and then click Next.

9 Click Done.

10 Print a test page to verify printer installation (see “How to print a test page” on page 88).

Step 2: Share the printer on the network

1 Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers.

2 Select the printer you just created.

3 Click File Æ Sharing.

4 Check the Shared check box, and then enter a name in the Shared Name text box.

5 In the Alternate Drivers section, select the operating systems of all the network clients that

will print to the printer.

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Clients

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Lexmark E234 User Manual Page 92