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Using the LPR Port

This section explains how to install the printer driver (TCP/IP) and set up the LPR Port.

Important

  • Only administrators can perform this installation. Log on as a member of the Administrators group.

  1. Start Windows, and then insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

    Quit all applications currently running.

  2. Select an interface language, and then click [OK].

  3. Click [Printer Driver].

    If your model is the GX e3350N, click [PCL/RPCS Raster Printer Drivers].

    The software license agreement appears in the [<License Agreement>] dialog box.

  4. Read the entire license agreement carefully. If you accept its terms, click [I accept the agreement.], and then click [Next >].

  5. Click [Connected via LAN].

  6. Double-click the printer name or click [+] to display the printer settings.

    The details shown in [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system, printer model, and port.

  7. Click [Port:], and then click [Add].

  8. Click [LPR Port], and then click [OK].

    If [LPR Port] does not appear, see Windows Help and install it.

  9. Enter the printer's IP address in the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box.

  10. Enter "lp" in the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box, and then click [OK].

    The port is added.

  11. Check that the port of the selected printer is displayed in [Port:].

  12. Configure the default printer as necessary.

  13. Click [Continue].

    The printer driver installation starts

  14. Select whether or not to open the Status monitor automatically.

  15. Click [Next >].

  16. Click [Finish] in the installation completion dialog box.

Note

  • If the message "Digital Signature Not Found" or the [Software Installation], [Hardware Installation] or [Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software] dialog box appears:

    • Click [Yes], [Continue Anyway] or [Install this driver software anyway] to continue the installation.

  • A message about restarting the computer may appear. Restart the computer to complete installation.

Reference

  • A message appears if there is a newer version of the printer driver already installed. If there is, you cannot install the printer driver using Auto Run. If you still want to install the printer driver, use [Add Printer]. See If a Message Appears during Installation.