Configuring a Computer that Performs Printing

Configure all the computers to be used for printing so that they can be used on an SMB network.

Connecting to an SMB Network

1
Perform the following procedure.

From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] → [Network and Dial-Up Connections].

From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Network and Internet Connections] → [Network Connections].

From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [View network status and tasks] → [Manage network connections].
 
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [View network status and tasks] → [Change adapter settings].

From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel] → [Network Connections] → [Local Area Connection].

From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], double-click [Network and Sharing Center], and then click [Manage network connections].
2
Display the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box.
    
Right-click the [Local Area Connection] icon, then select [Properties] from the pop-up menu.

Click [Properties].
 If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears
Click [Yes] or [Continue].
3
Make sure that the check boxes for the following options are selected.
[Client for Microsoft Networks]
[Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] (or [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)])
If the check boxes are not selected, select them.
4
Double-click [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] (or [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]).
5
Click [Advanced] in the [General] sheet.
6
Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
(1)
Display the [WINS] sheet.
(2)
Select [Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP].
(3)
Click [OK].
7
Continue to click [OK] until all the dialog boxes close.
 If a message that prompts you to restart the computer appears
Restart the computer.

Installing the Printer Driver

A printer driver is required for printing. Following "Printer Driver Installation Guide", install the printer driver.
For details on the procedure for viewing "Printer Driver Installation Guide", see "Installation."
NOTE
If the screen that prompts you to select a port appears during the installation
Perform the following procedure.
1.
Click [Add Port].
2.
Select [Network], then click [OK].
3.
From the list, select [Workgroup Name], [Server Name], and [Printer Name] specified in "Configuring the Protocol Settings" respectively.
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