Technical information

Initial TCP/IP setup for Windows 95 and Windows NT
To i n s t a ll the printer onto a TCP/IP network, follow these steps.
1Do an Express Installation of the printer software, as described earlier in this chapter.
2Do a Custom Installation to install the Apple LaserWriter Utility and the Apple Port
Monitor Utility.
3 Assign an IP address for your printer.
You can assign an address from a RARP or BOOTP server, or a static address
using the Apple LaserWriter Utility. A static address is recommended. For
more information on assigning an address through RARP or BOOTP, see
Chapter 4. For information on using the Apple LaserWriter Utility, see
Appendix A.
4Click the Start icon on the Task-Bar, select Settings, and click Printers.
5Select the printer and choose Properties from the File menu.
6Choose the Details tab and click Add Port.
The Add Port window appears.
7Select Other, then Apple IP Monitor, and click OK.
Your computer polls the network for available LaserWriter 8500 printers.
8Select the printer and click Add.
To verify you have the correct printer, match the name in the list that appears
with the IP Printer Name located on the printer’s startup page.
9If your printer is not on the local subnet, press “Locate non-local printer,” and enter the
printer’s IP address.
The printer is now set up on your TCP/IP network for your Windows 95 or
Windows NT clients.
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