Handling local printing 69Before you configure a local printerStandard 1.0 Network Administration Center November 1998User Guide SupplementBefore you configure a local printerBefore you add, change, or delete a local printer, you should dothe following:• Ensure that the printer is connected properly.You can connect the local printer to the PC through any oneof the standard parallel printer ports (LPT1, LPT2, orLPT3), or through a serial port (COM1 or COM2). Thetype of connection depends on the printer interface.• Ensure that the printer is configured as a NAC 2.5 printer.For more information, refer to the Network AdministrationCenter (NAC) Installation Guide (NTP 553-4011-110),“Peripheral devices” chapter.• Ensure that MTE is configured correctly.For more information, refer to the MTE User Guide(P0881398).