Software configuration – Allied Telesis FastPrint Server User Manual
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Chapter 7. Windows Peer-to-Peer
Software configuration
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7.5. Software configuration
7.5.1. Configuration settings
During the software configuration process you will have to provide the following
configuration information.
IP address
(TCP/IP only)
Enter the IP address that was assigned to the FastPrint
Server
Device name
(NetBEUI only)
Click Browse and select the correct FastPrint. The name
should not be changed; it is only visible when configuring
the FastPrint.
Select device port
Select the FastPrint port that the printer is connected to
(e.g. Parallel port 1).
Port name
Each port must have a unique name (8 alpha-numeric
characters). The port name will be shown in the Printer’s
properties. Select a name which describes the port used
(e.g. Par_1)
Enable banner
Select this option to enable a banner page. The Banner
page contains the value in the User Name field.
PostScript
If you are using a PostScript printer and the banner page
is enabled, you must enable this option. Failure to enable
this option will cause errors in the print job.
User name
The user or work group name to be printed on the banner
page.
Retry interval
Sets how often Windows will poll the FastPrint Server to
establish a connection when the printer is busy. Values
range from 40-110 seconds.
7.5.2. Windows 95/NT 4.0
This procedure must be carried out on every workstation requiring access to the
FastPrint’s printers. The FastPrint Server driver must be installed first.
Follow the same process for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. The sample screens are
from Windows 95; Windows NT 4.0 screens will be slightly different.
Before proceeding, check the following:
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The FastPrint Server is ON and configured (if using TCP/IP).
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One or more printer(s) are connected to the FastPrint, and on-line.
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The LAN is operational and using the appropriate protocol (either TCP/IP or
NetBEUI).
7.5.2.1. First port configuration
1. Go to StartèSettingsèPrinters. Invoke the Add Printer Wizard.
2. Select the Local printer (or My Computer on NT) option.