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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.

1Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

Quit all applications currently running.

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

3Click [PCL/RPCS Raster Printer Drivers] or [Printer Driver].

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

5Select the program you want to use, and then click [Next >]. (SG 3110SFNw)

Click [Connect to a printer port or LAN], and then click [Next >]. (SG 3100SNw)

  • To search for printers automatically, select [Search for printers automatically], and then follow the wizard's instructions.

  • To search for a printer by its IP address, select [Search for printers by specified IP Address], and then follow the wizard's instructions.

  • If you do not search for a printer, select [Do not search]. In this example procedure, [Do not search] is selected.

6Select the model of printer you want to use.

7Click [+] to display the printer settings.

8Click [ Port:], and then click [Add].

9Click [LPR Port], and then click [OK].

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

10Enter the machine's IP address in the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box.

11Enter "lp" in the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box, and then click [OK].

12If necessary, configure the default printer.

13If necessary, configure the setting for sharing the printer.

14Click [Continue].

The printer driver installation starts

15If you want to make initial settings for the printer, click [Set Now] or [OK].

16Make initial settings, and then click [OK].

17Select whether or not to open the Status Monitor automatically, and then click [Next >].

18Click [Finish].

If a dialog box asking whether you want to restart now appears, select [Yes, restart now.], and then click [Finish].

Note

  • Although the Windows security warning may appear during installation, ignore it and continue with the installation.

  • A message appears if there is a newer version of the printer driver already installed. If this is the case, you cannot install the printer driver using Auto Run. See If a Message Appears during Installation.