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Windows XP Configuration

NOTE: You must have "Local Administrator" privileges in order to install print drivers or modify print queues. If you are working with your own personal computer, it is likely that you already have these administrative rights.

  1. Download the HP LaserJet 4240/4250/4350 PostScript driver. Double click on the file and choose the second option "Unpack and don't remove" to extract the drivers to c:\HP LaserJet 4240-4250.
  2. You must install a new local printer that connects to the IET Remote Printing server. Go to the Start Menu, then choose Printers and Faxes. Double click on Add Printer.
  3. In the "Local or Network Printer" dialog, choose Local Printer and click Next.

    localornet

  4. Select the "FILE:" port for this printer and click Next.

    localport

  5. At the "Install Printer Software" dialog, choose "Have Disk", click on "Browse", go to "c:\HP LaserJet 4240-4250" and select hpc4x50d.inf from the files you downloaded earlier.

    driver1



    driver2

  6. When you return to the "Select Printer Model" dialog, choose HP LaserJet 4350 PS and click Next.

    driver3

  7. Change the printer name to IET Wireless Printing and choose No for Default Printer. Click Next.

    naming

  8. In the "Printer Sharing" dialog, do not share the printer.
  9. In the "Print Test Page" dialog, choose No.
  10. Select "Finish" to complete the driver installation.

    finish

  11. The IET Wirless Printing printer in now installed, but needs to be configured. So right-click on the IET Wireless Printing printer in the Printers and Faxes window and choose Properties.

    properties

  12. Click on Ports and then on Add Port. Choose Standard TCP/IP Port, then click on New Port... .

    ports

  13. The Add Standard TCP/IP Port Wizard opens. Click Next.

    addport1

  14. When prompted for "Printer Name or IP Address", enter wirelessprinting.ucdavis.edu

    addport3

  15. The next screen you see will report "Additional Port Information Required". Under the "Device Type" heading, select "Custom", then click on "Settings..."

    addport4

  16. Under "Protocol", select "LPR". Under "LPR Settings", enter a Queue Name of wirelessprinting. Select "OK", then Next, and then Finish to return to the Printer Properties dialog.

    addport5

  17. Close the Printer Ports window.  The new port (wirelessprinting.ucdavis.edu) should now be selected (checked). You may now click "Close" to apply your changes.

    addport6

  18. Now your computer is configured to send print jobs to the IET Wireless Printing.