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NEC 870 - SuperScript B/W Laser Printer Network Quickstart

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Basic Setup — 1, 2, 3
You need to set up your SuperScript™ 870 printer, 870 NIC, and
network so they work together. This QuickStart provides basic setup
instructions for the most popular systems using software on the
870 Network Solutions CD .
1 - Install the 870 NIC in your printer and print
a test page.
Follow the instructions inside for installing and testing the 870 NIC.
2 - Assign an IP address to the 870 NIC.
Follow the instructions for Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.x,
Windows for WorkGroups, or Windows Peer to Peer Printing.
(This step is not necessary for MacOS.)
3 - Configure your network to use the 870 NIC.
Follow the instructions for Netware 4.x,
Netware 3.x, lpr printing, or MacOS.
(For UNIX setup, see the Network User's Guide )
If you have difficulties setting up, see the SuperScript 870 Network User's Guide for more detailed explanations.
If you still need help, contact NEC Printer Technical Support at their web site (www.nec.com/nectechsupport)
or phone 1-800-632-4650.
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Supported Printing Environments
The 870 Network Upgrade Kit comes with
software for using the 870 printer on several
network operating systems or protocols,
including
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Microsoft
Windows
Windows NT 4.x, and UNIX
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NetWare
versions 3.x and 4.x
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Mac™ OS 7.x and 8.x using AppleTalk
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Peer to peer printing for Windows 95/98
and Windows NT 4.x
Your Starting Point
The instructions in this guide assume that you are
familiar with your network operating system and
layout, that your system is configured and
operating properly, and that your SuperScript 870
printer drivers are already properly installed.
See the SuperScript 870 User's Guide for more
information about your 870 Printer and its drivers.
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95/98,
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using TCP/IP
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  • Page 1: Test Page

    870 Printer and its drivers. If you have difficulties setting up, see the SuperScript 870 Network User’s Guide for more detailed explanations. If you still need help, contact NEC Printer Technical Support at their web site (www.nec.com/nectechsupport) or phone 1-800-632-4650.

  • Page 2: Additional Hardware

    870 NIC in your printer and connect it to your If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, network. You’ll need a twisted pair cable with contact NEC Printer Technical Support 10/100Base-T connectors to connect at www.nec.com/nectechsupport it to your network.
  • Page 3 Installing the 870 NIC Top Cover Release Turn off the printer, remove the power cord from the rear panel of Remove the two screws Press the Top Cover Release Remove the side cover by the printer, and disconnect the that hold on the button and lift the Cover.
  • Page 4 Testing the 870 NIC Using the Network Settings Page Every time you turn on Follow these steps to verify that the NIC is - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unit Serial No: 991655 Version: 05.06 the printer, the 870 NIC...
  • Page 5 To view the 870 NIC Home Page, you need to have a web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. THE URL IS THE IP ADDRESS YOU ASSIGN TO THE 870 NIC. Link to NEC’s web site to download the latest printer drivers. Online help and documentation are at your fingertips.

  • Page 6: Windows Nt

    Windows 95/98 Windows NT 4.x Windows for WorkGroups First, Configure the IP Address and Other First, Install the TCP/IP Protocol First, Configure the NIC IP Address and TCP/IP Parameters Click on the Windows Start button; Other TCP/IP Parameters Here we provide instructions for using select Settings and then Control Here we provide instructions for using NTBootP to set the IP address manually.

  • Page 7: Ip Peer To Peer Printing

    Click OK , then click Close to assign that printer on your network, you should select Local printer . Specify NEC as the newly created port to the 870. rename your printer. Manufacturer and NEC SuperScript 870...
  • Page 8 Print Server Name, Preferred NDS Context, and Print In Windows click the Start button, select Server Password match those set in Programs, then select MAP . When MAP Copyright © 1998 NEC Technologies, Inc. NWADMIN. Part No. 808-878306-011-A...

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