Question : Printer On Network

At home I am trying to connect a HP LaserJet 4000 to a 4 port D-Link router and make it a network printer. However, I am unable to see it in the network. Does anybody here know the process for making this happen? I am running Windows 2000 on each of my three other computers

Thanks

Shariq

Answer : Printer On Network

Shariq:

Presumptions: JetDirect card is installed and working; printer gets DHCP-assigned address from the D-Link router.

Using the printer's control panel, print a test page to see what IP address has been assigned. Better still, assign it a static IP address putside of the D-Link's DHCP assignment range.

In either case, on each W2K system:
Add New Printer. Next.
Select Local Printer and uncheck "automatically detect...". Next.
Create a new port, and select "standard TCP/IP port". Next.
Enter the printer's IP address. Next
It should ask for the device type. Select the appropriate type (there should be a listing for HP JetDirect). Next & Finish

Select the printer make & model, install drivers as usual.

HTH

MidnightOne