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Initial Steps
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Make ure you have access to your Win9x source files |
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Go to the Control Panel |
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Click on the Printers icon |
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Click on the Add Printers icon |
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Click on the Next button |
Type of Connection
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Select whether it is a Local or Network printer |
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Use Local if you are using an LPT or USB port for the connection |
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Use Network if you are connecting to a printer on another computer. |
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Note: DOS programs will not print to a UNC connection. |
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Click on the Next button |
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Selecting the Specific Printer
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Select the Manufacturer and specific printer you need to install. |
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Click on the Next button |
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Selecting the Port
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If you selected Local, select the port you want to use |
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If you select a Network UNC type connection, type in the server and printer name. Or Browse to the computer and printer shared on the network. |
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Click on the Next button. |
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If you need to, check Yes for Do you print from MS-DOS-based programs |
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The following example is for a UNC connection. |
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Naming the Printer
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Type in a name for the printer |
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This is the name that will display for the printer icon |
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Click on the Next button. |
Testing the Connection
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If you want to immediately send a test print select Yes. |
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Note: Do not use this if you selected a LPT type connection and it will be for a networked printer.
The reason is that you have not made your network connection yet. |
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Click on the Finish button. |
Making an LPT Network Connection
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Right click on the printer icon you just created. |
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Select Properties |
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Click on the Details tab. |
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Click on the Capture Printer Port button |
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Type in the Server and Printer name you want to attach to in the Path box. |
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Select Reconnect at logon if you want this to be a persistent connection. |
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Click on the OK button. |
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