User`s manual

Which Print Method to Use?

The optimum Windows printing configuration depends upon your particular environment including user

and administrator experience and preferences. Generally, NetWare Print Services will be utilized when

a NetWare server is present. In the absence of a NetWare server, LPR printing in combination with

printer sharing is often utilized when TCP/IP is already in use. NetBEUI Peer to Peer printing is most

often utilized when a centralized NetWare or Windows Print Server is not used. IPP is utilized when

printing across the Internet is required.

Windows Printing via NetWare

Prior to printing from the Windows client via NetWare, the IB-2x must be configured for NetWare

printing (see the NetWare Printing section). Once NetWare printing is configured, use the Windows

Add Printer wizard (Start, Settings, Printers, Add Printer) to access the IB-2x NetWare print queue

or printer agent. Within the wizard, select Network and browse the network to the IB-2x NetWare print

object.

Windows Printing via TCP/IP

The following sections cover TCP/IP configuration for Windows 95/98, NT 4.0 and 2000. The IB-2x

provides support for several different methods of TCP/IP printing, including the new Internet Printing

Protocol (IPP) which enables printing over the Internet.

Windows 95/98 LPR or IPP

Verify that TCP/IP is Installed

Check under Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network. If TCP/IP is not on the list, it must be installed

prior to configuring TCP/IP printing.

Configure the IB-2x IP Address

See the IP Address Configuration section later in this guide.

Configure the Port and Install the Printer Driver

1. Insert the IB-2x CD-ROM, select Configuration and run the KPrint Add Port wizard. The wizard

will guide you through the port configuration.

2. Run the Windows Add Printer wizard (Start, Settings, Printers, Add Printer).

2.1. When the wizard asks, “How is this printer attached to your computer?”, select Local printer.

2.2. On the list of available ports, select the IPP or LPR port which was created by the KPrint Add

Port wizard.

3. Follow the prompts to complete the Add Printer wizard.

4. Use the following procedure to set the printer for sharing.

4.1. Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network and verify that File and printer sharing for

Microsoft Networks is installed. On the same screen, click the File and Print Sharing

button and click the appropriate checkbox to allow printer sharing.

4.2. Under Start, Settings, Printers, right click on the printer just created with the Add Printer

wizard, select Sharing, click on Shared As and enter the desired Share Name.