Networking the Lexmark 3200
This is not so much a Win2k question as it is a Windows Networking question, but how, if possible, can I share a Lexmark 3200 with other computers on the network. The software appears to be so complex, that it neglects the possibility of a network.
This is not so much a Win2k question as it is a Windows Networking question, but how, if possible, can I share a Lexmark 3200 with other computers on the network. The software appears to be so complex, that it neglects the possibility of a network. Does anyone have a solution? Thanks.
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Franz you need to provide more detail than just saying you want to network the printer.
What kind of network? Workgroup or Domain? Is the printer attached locally to the print server or is it an attached network device?
If its attached to your main network machine your solution is simple.
Go to Start Menu | Settings | Printers | right click on your printer | select properties | click on the Sharing tab | click on the "shared as" and give it a name | if you have active directory running also select the "list in the Directory" check box.
That should be it. Next time your users logon to the network, the printer (if you set it as default printer should be available to members of your network.
If it isn't, delete the printer object logged in as Admin, re-install it (should take about 30 seconds and include sharing while you are installing it also. This should't be necessary though.
All this info is dependent on there being working certified drivers for this printer in Win2000. More than likely, as Lexmark has an extensive product line.
What kind of network? Workgroup or Domain? Is the printer attached locally to the print server or is it an attached network device?
If its attached to your main network machine your solution is simple.
Go to Start Menu | Settings | Printers | right click on your printer | select properties | click on the Sharing tab | click on the "shared as" and give it a name | if you have active directory running also select the "list in the Directory" check box.
That should be it. Next time your users logon to the network, the printer (if you set it as default printer should be available to members of your network.
If it isn't, delete the printer object logged in as Admin, re-install it (should take about 30 seconds and include sharing while you are installing it also. This should't be necessary though.
All this info is dependent on there being working certified drivers for this printer in Win2000. More than likely, as Lexmark has an extensive product line.
