Setting Up the Software

For network printers, use the vendor’s software to configure the operating system. After you have completed the vendor software installation, you don’t need a further software configuration. You must obtain software from the printer manufacturer to install the printer on your system. Most are easy to configure. The HP Jetdirect print server is the most popular, but it is by no means the only print server available.

The first step is to connect the print server to the network and set the IP address. This process varies on print servers, so follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for how to do this. Next install the print server software and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for configuring the printer. The vendor’s ...

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