Lexmark W812 Setup Guide - Page 48

Note: Using a custom printer driver and a custom network port provides enhanced functionality, such as printer status alerts. • Lexmark network port-works with Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP) Supported printer drivers • Windows system printer driver • Lexmark custom printer driver System drivers are built into Windows operating systems. Custom drivers are available on the drivers CD. Updated system and custom drivers are available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Supported printing methods • Direct IP printing-when you just want to print directly to a printer on your network • Shared printing (point and print, peer-to-peer)-when you need to centrally manage network printers or you want to print to a serial printer over a network Detailed information about using each of these printing methods is on the drivers CD. Click View Documentation and look for information about network printer installation. Creating ports and installing drivers Read the detailed instructions on the drivers CD. Click View Documentation and look for information about network printer installation for your specific Windows environment. If you choose to install without using the instructions on the drivers CD, you need a basic understanding of network printing on TCP/IP networks, installing printer drivers, and the process involved in creating new network ports. Macintosh Your printer connects automatically to AppleTalk networks and becomes readily visible to other computers on the network. 42 Install printer drivers