HP 2300dn User Manual
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Installing the printing system software 17
If installation fails, reinstall the software. If this fails, check the installation notes and
Readme files on the printer CD-ROM or the flyer that came in the printer box, or go to
for help or more information.
Installing Windows printing system software for networks
The software on the printer CD-ROM supports network installation with a Microsoft network
(except Windows 3.1x). For network installation on other operating systems, go to
The HP Jetdirect print server that is included with the HP LaserJet 2300n, HP LaserJet 2300dn
printer, or HP LaserJet 2300dtn printer has a 10/100Base-TX network port. If you need
an HP Jetdirect print server with another type of network port, see
, or contact your local HP dealer (see
The installer does not support printer installation or printer object creation on Novell servers. It
supports only direct-mode network installations between Windows computers and a printer. To
install your printer and create objects on a Novell server, use an HP utility (such as HP Web
Jetadmin or HP Install Network Printer Wizard) or a Novell utility (such as NWadmin).
To install the printing system software
1
If you are installing the software on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, make
sure that you have administrator privileges.
2
Make sure that the HP Jetdirect print server is configured correctly for the network by
printing a configuration page (see
“Configuration page” on page 72
). On the second page,
locate the printer IP address. You might need this address to complete network installation.
3
Close all software programs that are open or running.
4
Insert the printer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
If the welcome screen does not open, start it by using the following procedure:
a
On the Start menu, click Run.
b Type the following (where
X
is the letter of the CD-ROM drive):
X:\setup
c
Click OK.
5
When prompted, click Install Printer and follow the instructions on the computer screen.
6
Click Finish when installation has completed.
7
Restart the computer.
8
Print a page from any software program to make sure that the software is correctly installed.
If installation fails, reinstall the software. If this fails, check the installation notes and
Readme files on the printer CD-ROM or the flyer that came in the printer box, or go to
for help or more information.
To set up a Windows computer to use the network printer using
Windows-sharing
If the printer is directly connected to a computer using a parallel cable, you can share the printer
on the network so that other network users can print to it.
See your Windows documentation to enable Windows-sharing. After the printer is shared, install
the printer software on all computers that share the printer.