Dell 3115 Color Laser User Guide - Page 323

About Sharing the Multifunction Printer on a Network Locally-shared Printer can connect the multifunction printer directly to a selected comp is called the "host computer" on the network. The multifunction then be shared by other users on the network through a Windows® 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Wi , Windows Vista®, Windows Se® 2003, Windows Server 2008, or NT 4.0 network printer connection. Wired Network-connected Printer Your multifunction printer has a built-in network interface. For d ee "Connecting the Multifunction Printer to the Network". Printing Across a Networ Whether the multifunction printer is locally conne network-connected, you need to install the Dell™ Multifunction ser Printer 3115cn software on each computer that prints documents u multifunction printer. Setting Up the Locally Shared Printer You can share your new printer on the network using the Drivers and Utilities CD that shipped with your multifunction printer, or using Mi point and print or peer-to-peer method. However, if you use one of osoft methods, you will not have all of the features, such as the st tor and other printer utilities, that are installed with the Drivers and Utilities CD. To share a locally-attached printer on the , you need to share the multifunction printer, and then install the inter on network clients: 1. Click StartSettingsPrinters and Faxes (ers for Wi . 2. Right-click this printer icon and select Prop. 3. From the aring tab, check the Shared this pri (Shared for Windows 2000) check box, and then type a name in the ame (Share as for Windows 2000) text box. 4. Click Additional Drivers the operating systems of all network clients printing to this muln printer. 5. Click OK. If you are missing files, you are prompted to insert the server ope stem CD. For Window 1. Click St Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers. 2. Right-click the printer's icon and Sharing.