Install TCP/IP software
Use this procedure to verify whether you have TCP/IP installed on a supported Windows system and to install the software, if necessary.
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You might need your Windows System distribution files or CD-ROMs to install TCP/IP components.
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| To check whether you have Microsoft TCP/IP Printing protocol and TCP/IP printing support, complete the following:
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Windows 2000 Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. Then, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections folder. Double-click the Local Area Connection for your network and click Properties.
Server 2003 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and open the Network Connections folder. Double-click the Local Area Connection for your network and click Properties.
If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is listed and enabled in the list of components used by this connection, the necessary software is installed. Proceed to Configure a network printer for Windows 2000/Server 2003 systems. Otherwise, continue with step 2.
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| If you have not previously installed the software:
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| Windows 2000/Server 2003—In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click Install. In the Select Network Component Type window, select Protocol and click Add to add the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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| Enter TCP/IP configuration values for the computer:
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| Windows 2000/Server 2003—On the General tab in the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
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If you are configuring a Windows server, type the IP address, default gateway address, and subnet mask in the appropriate spaces.
If you are configuring a client, verify with your network administrator whether to enable automatic TCP/IP configuration or enter a static IP address, default gateway address, and subnet mask in the appropriate spaces.
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| If prompted, exit Windows and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
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