User`s guide

FastPort User’s Guide 3-6
3.2 Printing from a TCP/IP Workstation
3.2.1 Introduction
Windows’ systems support a variety of protocols, such as TCP/IP, IPX/
SPX, or DLC. This section installs a FastPort printer on workstations or
servers with LPD support over TCP/IP protocol. Before starting, make
sure of the following:
• An IP address has been added to FastPort, and that you are able to
“ping” the device (see Chapter 2)
• FastPort has firmware ver. 3.5 or higher (for LPD printing)
3.2.2 Printing from Windows NT 3.5x
Windows 3.5 supports printing to LPD printers. To install:
Note: Print a test page to find out the firmware version of FastPort.
1. Load the “TCP/IP Protocol and Related Components” software. Do
this only once for each system that uses LPD.
2. Add the LPD printer to Windows NT 3.5.
3.2.2.1 Installing LPD Support on Windows NT 3.5
1. Open the “Control Panel” and select the Network icon.
2. Click the Add Software button.
3. Select TCP/IP Protocol and Related Components from the
Network Software pull-down list.
4. Click Continue and check “TCP/IP Network Printing.”
5. Click Continue.
6. Insert the diskette to load drivers.
7. Select TCP/IP and click Configure.
8. Select an IP address and a subnet mask. Do not choose DHCP unless it is
used.
9. Click Ok.
10. When they are loaded, reboot the system.