Comtrol NS-link Windows NT - Manual (Page 95)

Appendix A. Windows NT Configuration Overview 95
Changing Printer Port Configuration
8. Select whether you
want this printer
to be the Windows
NT default printer,
and select on the
Next button.
9. Select whether or
not you want to
share this printer
with other
computers on the
network. If you
select Shared, you
are asked to
indicate the
operating systems
of all the
computers that
will be sharing this
printer. (You may
also be required to insert the operating system media so that Windows NT can
extract the necessary driver files.)
10. Select whether to print a test page and select on the Finish button.
You are now ready to begin using the printer. No reboot is needed.
Changing Printer
Port Configuration If the printer does not successfully print the test page, it may be necessary to
change the port baud rate, parity, and so on. If the Ports applet does not configure
the port properly, you may have to use the mode command from a DOS prompt.
Also, check the printer for DIP switches or other hardware configuration options.
Changing Printer
Port Assignment To change the port assigned to a printer, follow these steps:
1. Open the Printers control panel.
2. Right-click on the icon for the printer you want to change.
3. Select the Properties option from the menu. The Properties window is
displayed.
4. Select the Ports tab.
Note: The Properties window also gives you access to printer test and setup
options that can be very helpful when debugging a serial printer
installation.
5. Check the port you want to switch to. Remember to change your cabling
accordingly.
Note: The Configure button on the Ports tab does not recognize Comtrol ports.
This is a limitation of Windows NT. If you need to reconfigure the port,
use the Ports option on the Control Panel.
6. Select on the OK button. Any changes you make take effect immediately. No
reboot is needed.