HP 2000c HP 2000C Professional Series Color Printer - English User's Manual - Page 33

Using Your Printer on a Network Network-Connect If you work in a network environment, you can connect the HP 2000C printer to your network. The printer can be attached directly to the network via an external print server (network-connect) or connected to a personal computer (locally shared). Network-Connect (recommended) In this configuration, the printer connects to the network via direct attachment to an external print server such as an HP JetDirect 300X. This configuration provides increased performance, location flexibility, and better printer status information. Locally Shared In the locally shared configuration, the printer is connected directly to the parallel port of a selected computer on the network. The printer can then be shared by other users on the network through the Windows operating system. The advantages of a locally shared printer are relatively easy installation and low cost, since no additional hardware or software is required. The disadvantages of a locally shared printer involve decreased performance, limited printer status information, and less flexibility in locating the printer. Also, the host computer may slow down while handling print jobs, and print jobs may be delayed for other users. Finally, if the host computer is turned off or rebooted, print jobs may be lost or not printed. Setting Up Your Printer on a Network For detailed information on setting up your printer on a network, go to the index of the HP 2000C Toolbox, under the topic "Printing on a Network." Section 1 Printing Basics 35