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
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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].
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Display the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box.
Click [Properties].
If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears
Click [Yes] or [Continue].
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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.
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Double-click [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] (or [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]).
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Click [Advanced] in the [General] sheet.
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Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
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Display the [WINS] sheet.
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Select [Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP].
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Click [OK].
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Continue to click [OK] until all the dialog boxes close.
If a message that prompts you to restart the computer appears
Restart the computer.
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Installing the Printer Driver
A printer driver is required for printing. Following "Printer Driver Installation Guide", install the printer driver.
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For details on the procedure for viewing "Printer Driver Installation Guide", see " Installation."
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NOTE
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If the screen that prompts you to select a port appears during the installation
Perform the following procedure.
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Click [Add Port].
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Select [Network], and then click [OK].
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From the list, select [Workgroup Name], [Server Name], and [Printer Name] specified in " Configuring the Protocol Settings" respectively.
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