Installing Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Use the following procedure to install Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) on your computer. (Note that this procedure is based on Windows XP. The procedure might differ slightly depending on the operating system you are using.)

SNMP is required to establish bidirectional communication between the printer and your computer. Install SNMP before installing the printer driver, and configure SNMP Trap service to activate automatically.

On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel], and then click [Add or Remove Programs].
Click [Add/Remove Windows Components], and then click [Management and Monitoring Tools] in the [Components] list to make it appear highlighted. Then click [Details...].
Select the [Simple Network Management Protocol] check box, and then click [OK].
Click [Next>].
The installation starts.
During the installation, you may be asked to specify the location of the source directory for the system files. Follow the instructions on the display to proceed.
Click [Finish].
Close the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box.
Click [Performance and Maintenance] in the Control Panel, and then click [Administrative Tools].
Double-click [Services].
The [Services] dialog box appears.
Double-click [SNMP Trap Service].
In the [Startup Type:] pop-up menu, select [Automatic].
Click [Start].
Click [OK].
Close the [Services] dialog box.