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Sharing the printer locally, Setting up a host computer, Setting up a client computer – Ricoh Laser MFP Printer User Manual

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Sharing the Printer Locally

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Sharing the Printer

Locally

You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer,
which is called “host computer,” on the network.
The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows

OS, refer to the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online
help.

N

OTES

:

• Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with

your printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of

Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

• If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can

check the supplied CD-ROM.

Setting Up a Host Computer

1

Start Windows.

2

From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes.

3

Double-click your printer driver icon.

4

From the Printer menu, select Sharing.

5

Check the Share this printer box.

6

Fill in the Shared Name field, and then click OK.

Setting Up a Client Computer

1

Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explorer.

2

Select My Network Places and then right-click Search
for Computers
.

3

Fill in the IP address of host computer in Computer name
field, and click Search. (In case host computer requires
User name and Password, fill in User ID and password
of host computer account.)

4

Double-click Printers and Faxes.

5

Right-click printer driver icon, select Connect.

6

Click Yes, if the installation confirm message appears.