21SP Series Install e-GuideChanging the type of printer connectedThe Smart Driver™ supports SP35 printers, SP55 printers, SP75 printers, Select printers (Platinum Series or withAdvanced Imaging Technology), Magna printers (Platinum Series or with Advanced Imaging Technology), andImageCard IV printers. Each of these groups is considered a printer type.• After the printer and PC are communicating, the printer type will change automatically.• If another printer is connected to a USB port, the operating system detects the new printer and starts the Add/Detected New Hardware wizard.• On the Windows XP operating system, the operating system might detect the changed printer and display theAdd/Detect New Hardware wizard. Follow the wizard. If the wizard displays a message indicating that it cannotfind the ds.ppd file, browse the Windows\system32 directory on the hard disk to find the file.This feature is designed for use in limited situations, such as connecting a backup printer when the main printer isout of service.Operating tips for changing the type of printer• The Properties or Printing Preferences dialog box includes a Printer Type setting. In addition, the PrinterToolbox displays the type of printer connected.• You must set the Printer Type on the Client PC for a shared printer. The driver on a Client PC cannotcommunicate directly with the printer and so cannot determine the type of printer connected.
