Connecting to an external print server – HP Deskjet 1125c Printer User Manual
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At the Client:
I.
If both the client and server are running Windows NT 4.0/2000:
Use the “Point-and-Print” method to install the printer software. Drag the printer icon from the Printers folder
on the print server and drop it into the client’s Printers folder. The printer software will be automatically
installed.
II. If the client is running Windows NT 4.0/2000 and the server is running another operating system:
1
Install the printer software from the Windows Starter CD.
2
When installing, select the HP DeskJet 1125C Printer and any LPT port.
3
Go to the Printers folder, right-click your printer icon and select Properties.
4
On the Ports tab, click Add Port, highlight Local Port, and then select New Port. Type in the name of the
printer server followed by the shared name of the printer, such as \\printserver_name\share_name
.
If you have already installed the printer software and you want to connect to a JetDirect port in Windows 2000:
1
Insert the HP JetDirect CD-ROM (available with purchase of the HP JetDirect print server) into your
CD-ROM drive. If the installation program does not run automatically, launch Explorer and locate
the file.
2
Select the option to install the JetAdmin software (version 3.0 or later) and follow the instructions on the
screen.
Note: If you encounter a setup error (Error 401) during installation, click OK to proceed
with the installation. The error does not affect the performance of the JetAdmin software.
3
After completing the JetAdmin installation, restart your computer.
4
Go to the Printers folder, right-click HP DeskJet 1125C Printer and select Properties.
5
Select the Ports tab, and click Add Port. Select a new JetDirect port and assign it to the printer.
6
Click OK.
Connecting to an External Print Server
Section 4 - Windows 2000