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Changing the port settings for SmartDeviceMonitor for Client

Follow the procedure below to change the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client settings, such as TCP/IP timeout, recovery/parallel printing, and printer groups.

Windows 2000:

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

The [Printers] window appears.

2Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

3On the [Ports] tab, click [Configure Port].

The [Configuration] dialog box appears.

Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2:

1On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes].

The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.

2Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

3Click the [Ports] tab, and then click [Configure Port].

The [Port Configuration] dialog box appears.

Windows Vista:

1On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel].

The [Control Panel] window appears.

2Click [Printer].

The [Printers] window appears.

3Right-click the icon of the printer you want to use, and then click [Properties].

4Click the [Ports] tab, and then click [Configure Port].

The [Port Configuration:] dialog box appears.

Note

  • For TCP/IP, timeout setting can be configured.

  • User, proxy, and timeout settings can be configured for IPP.

  • If no settings on the [Recovery/Parallel Printing] tab are available, follow the procedure below.

    1. Click [Cancel] to close the [Port Configuration:] dialog box.

    2. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Client, and then right-click the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client icon on the task tray.

    3. Point to [Properties], and then click [Extended Features Settings].

    4. Select the [Set Recovery/Parallel Printing for each port] check box.

    5. Click [OK] to close the [Extended Features Settings] dialog box.

  • For details about these settings, see SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Help.