Before You Start

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This chapter describes what you need to know before you start using the machine, including the network environments the machine is compatible with, and how to check the network environment you are using.

System Environment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

System Environment Requirements for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Checking Your Network Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Sample Windows Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Sample UNIX Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Using a Network with Various Types of Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

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System Environment Requirements

This section describes the system environments the machine is compatible with.

System Environment Requirements for Printing

The following network and system environments are compatible when printing with the machine:

■ Printing Using a TCP/IP Network:

Compatible OS: Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me

Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Microsoft Windows XP

Solaris Version 1.1x (SunOS Version 4.1x) or later

Solaris Version 2.5x (SunOS Version 5.5x) or later

HP-UX Version 10.x or later

IBM-AIX Version 4.x or later

Red Hat Linux 6.1 or later

Compatible Computers: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000; IBM PC/compatibles

■ Printing Using a NetWare Network:

Compatible Servers: Novell NetWare Version 3.2/4.1/4.11/4.2/5.0/5.1

Compatible Clients: Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me/XP

Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Compatible Computers: IBM PC/compatibles

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■ Printing Using a NetBIOS Network:

Compatible OS: Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me

Compatible Computers: IBM PC/compatibles

Required Memory for Computers: More than 16MB

IMPORTANT

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If you are using Windows NT 4.0, install Service Pack 5 or later.

While it is possible to set AppleTalk protocol settings, you cannot print from a Macintosh computer.

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Checking Your Network Environment

Refer to the following diagram examples to confirm the network environment that is connected to the machine, and then perform the necessary operations for that environment.

Sample Windows Network

With a NetWare Server

In a network environment like the one below, a NetWare, TCP/IP, or NetBIOS

(NetBIOS over TCP/IP) protocol can be used for printing. Multiple protocols can also be used at the same time. NetBIOS is available only for Windows 95/98/Me.

Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT

Protocol: NetWare, TCP/IP, NetBIOS

NetWare Server The Machine

Depending on the protocol, see the following:

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Chapter 2, "Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX)"

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Chapter 3, "Using a NetWare Network (Windows)"

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Chapter 4, "Using a NetBIOS Network (Windows 95/98/Me)"

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Without a NetWare Server

In a network environment like the one below, either TCP/IP or NetBIOS (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) protocol can be used. Multiple protocols can also be used at the same time. NetBIOS is available only for Windows 95/98/Me.

Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT

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Protocol: TCP/IP, NetBIOS

Depending on the protocol, see the following:

The Machine

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Chapter 2, "Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX)"

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Chapter 4, "Using a NetBIOS Network (Windows 95/98/Me)"

NOTE

• Once you set up the machine as a network printer, each computer can output directly to it. Using TCP/IP protocol with Windows 2000/XP or Windows NT as a print server

provides efficient management of your network printer. For the detailed procedure, see

"Print Server Settings," on p. 2-35.

• In a network comprising only Windows 95/98/Me that does not use the TCP/IP protocol, you can use NetBIOS protocol only to specify basic settings.

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Sample UNIX Network

With UNIX computers, theTCP/IP protocol is used. (See Chapter 2, "Using a TCP/

IP Network (Windows/UNIX).")

Solaris (Sun OS) IBM-AIX HP-UX Linux

Protocol: TCP/IP

The Machine

Using a Network with Various Types of Computers

When there are various types of computers on the network, network operations depend on the type of computer being used.

For example, if you are using Windows 98 and UNIX computers, you will need to

specify the settings described in both "Sample Windows Network," on p. 1-4 and

"Sample UNIX Network," on p. 1-6.

Windows Solaris

Protocol: TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBIOS

NetWare Server

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The Machine

Depending on the protocol, see the following:

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Chapter 2, "Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX)"

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Chapter 3, "Using a NetWare Network (Windows)"

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Chapter 4, "Using a NetBIOS Network (Windows 95/98/Me)"

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