Canon MF275dw User Manual

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Setting Up a Print Server94WS-04ABy setting up a print server on the network, you can speed up print operations on a computer, thereby reducing theload on the computer.In Windows, you can install the printer driver via the print server to save you the trouble of downloading the printerdriver to each computer on the network or using a CD/DVD-ROM.To set up a print server, enable the print server to print from the machine, and then configure the settings for sharingthe printer.To use a print server in a domain environment, consult your network administrator..Enabling the Print Server to Print from the Machine(P. 178)Configuring the Settings for Sharing the Printer(P. 178)Enabling the Print Server to Print from the MachineInstall the printer driver to the computer that will be the print server, and configure the settings according to yourusage environment. Preparing to Print from a Computer(P. 174)Configuring the Settings for Sharing the PrinterConfigure the printer sharing settings on the computer that will be the print server so that other computers on thenetwork can use the print server.When Using Windows(P. 178)When Using macOS(P. 180)◼ When Using WindowsAdministrator privileges are required on the computer that will be the print server.Required Preparations● Check the operating system (32-bit or 64-bit) of the computer that will be the print server and the operatingsystem of the computer that will use the print server (the client). Viewing the System Information of theComputer(P. 590)1 Log on to the computer that will be the print server, using an administrator account.2 Click [ ] (Start) [ ] (Settings) [Devices] [Printers & scanners].➠ The [Printers & scanners] screen is displayed.3 Click the printer driver of the machine [Manage] [Printer properties].➠ The printer driver properties screen is displayed.Printing178