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Windows
LPR Utility
Version 4.15
Copyright(C) 2008 Oki Data Corporation
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The LPR Utility is the network software which supported TCP/IP printing
for Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, Windows XP,
Windows XP x64 Edition and Windows 2000.
Table of Contents
1. System requirements
2. Setting up printer
3. Setting up Windows
3.1 Setting up Windows2000/Server 2003/Server 2003 x64 Edition
3.2 Setting up WindowsXP/XP x64 Edition
4. Setting up LPR Utility
5. Deleting LPR Utility
6. Cautionary notes
7. Version upgrade history
About trademarks
(Note) The LPR Utility is the utility for printers that support
TCP/IP.
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1. System Requirements
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Computer
Computer that operates on the Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition,
Windows XP, Windows XP x64 Edition and Windows 2000 and supports TCP/IP
Printers
printers that support TCP/IP.
(Note) Operations are not guaranteed for any other printers than the
above.
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2. Setting up printer
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Set up an IP address for your printer. For details, see the user manual.
(Note) If you do not set up the IP address properly, serious trouble will
occur on the network.
Talk over with your network administrator thoroughly before deciding
address allocation.
(Reference) For a small-sized network connecting a computer and a
printer, set up as follows: (In compliant with RFC1918)
Computer
IP Address: One of 192.168.0.1~254
Sub-net Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 0.0.0.0 (Not used)
DNS: Not used
Printer
IP Address: One of 192.168.0.1~254
(Different from the one for your computer)
Sub-net Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 0.0.0.0 (Not used)
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3. Setting up Windows
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(Note)
- If you set up the TCP/IP Properties improperly, serious trouble will
occur on the network. Talk over thoroughly with the network administrator
before deciding address allocation.
- Accessing the Windows Server 2003/XP/2000 will require an administrator
privilege.
3.1 Setting up Windows2000/Server 2003/Server 2003 x64 Edition
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(1) Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Network and Dial-up Connections].
(2) Double-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties].
(3) Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and click [Properties].
(4) Enter [IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Server], then
click [OK].
(5) Close [Local Area Connection].
3.2 Setting up WindowsXP/XP x64 Edition
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(1) Select [Start] - [Control Panel].
(2) Click [Network and Internet Connections] and click [Network
Connections].
(3) Double-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties].
(4) Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and click [Properties].
(5) Enter [IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Server], then
click [OK].
(6) Close [Local Area Connection].
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4. Setting up LPR Utility
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(Note) Windows Server 2003/Server 2003 x64 Edition/XP/XP x64 Edition/
2000/NT4.0 requires administrator privilege.
(1) Set up the printer driver by designating the output destination to
[Local Printer (LPT1:)].
For how to set up the printer driver, see the printer user manual.
(2) Double-click [SETUP.EXE].
(3) Click [Next] when the [Welcome] screen is displayed.
(4) Verify [Destination Folder] and [Spool Folder] and click [Next].
(5) Check [Register in Startup] if you want automatic startup as Windows
boots up. Check [Launch as minimized] if you want to startup in the
Icon state and click [Next].
(6) Verify the program folder name and click [Next].
Installation starts.
(7) When installation ends, the [Setup complete] screen is displayed;
Check [Yes, I want to launch LPR Utility now] and click [Finish].
Check [Yes, I want to view the ReadMe File] if you want to read
[Readme].
The LPR utility starts.
(8) Select [Add Printer] on the [Remote Print] menu.
(9) Select at [Printer] the printer that has been added in (1).
(10) Enter an IP address at [IP Address] and click [OK].
A printer is added to the main window.
Setup has been now completed.
While the LPR utility is running, print from any Windows application.
For how to use the LPR utility, refer to the On-line help.
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5. Deleting LPR Utility
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(1) End LPR Utility.
(2) Select [Start] - [Program] - [Muratec] - [LPR Utility] -
[Uninstall LPR Utility] ([Start] - [All Programs] - [Muratec] -
[LPR Utility] - [Uninstall LPR Utility] on WindowsXP).
(3) Click [Yes] when the dialog which confirm file deletion is displayed.
Deletion of the LPR utility starts.
(4) When deletion has finished, the [Uninstall Complete] screen is
displayed. Click [OK].
(Note) If a file that has been added after installation exists in the
folder to install the LPR utility or the folder to spool, you cannot
delete the folder. Delete any unwanted files before running [Uninstall
LPR Utility].
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6. Cautionary notes
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(1) Set the Spool directory on the hard disk drive which has ample free
space. If the free space on the hard disk drive is low, data spool will
fail disallowing printing if the size of data printing is too large or the
number of jobs is too high.
(2) The contents of [Printer Status] on the [Remote Print] menu vary among
the printers.
(3) After you upgrade your computer from WindowsMe/98/95 to
WindowsXP/2000/NT4.0, LPR utility will not operate correctly. It is
necessary to re-set up of LPR utility after you upgrade.
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7. Version Upgrade History
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Version 4.15 08/06/03
* About trademarks
Names of the companies and products mentioned herein are registered
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
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Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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