Lexmark 8300 Series - Manual (Page 90)

Networking the printer
Installing network printers
Installing a network printer allows users at different workstations to print to a common printer. Methods of
setting up a network printer include:
• sharing a printer that is locally attached to a network computer
• a direct Ethernet connection through a print server
Shared printing
Installing software and sharing the printer on the network (on the host computer)
1 Connect the printer to a network computer using a USB cable.
If the Found New Hardware dialog appears, click Cancel.
2 Insert the printer software CD.
3 Click Install.
4 Click Continue.
5 Select Yes to share your printer.
6 Assign a shared printer name.
7 When prompted, select Test Page to make sure that the computer can print to the printer.
8 Follow the directions on the computer screen until installation is complete.
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