Printing From Windows 95/NT Using Solaris Printers

This section explains how to configure your Windows 95/NT settings on SunPCi so that you can print using your workstation's network printer.

SunPCi does not support printing as a DOS printer. It is possible to select that option during the setup process, but it will not function.

To set up the printer from Windows 95/NT, follow this procedure:

1. From the Start menu, choose Settings, and then choose Printers.

   The Printers window is displayed.

2. Double-click on the Add New Printer icon.

   The Printer Wizard dialog box is displayed.

3. Click on Next. Select Network Printer, and then click the Browse button.

   The Browse for Printer window is displayed.

4. Double-click on Entire Network to display all of the domains connected to your network.

5. Locate SunPCi Host in the list of domains. Click on the plus sign (+) next to the name “SunPCi Host” to show the list of workstations in the domain.

6. Locate the name of the system (print server) that corresponds to the printer you want to use.

7. Double-click on that machine name to show the printer connected to the machine.

   Make sure you know the model of the printer you are using so that you can select the correct printer driver. For most PostScript printers, the Apple LaserWriter IINTX driver works best.

8. Click on the printer and then click OK, and then follow the instructions described in the Printer Wizard dialog boxes.

   You are now ready to use your workstation's network printer as a Windows printer. For more information on how to print from Windows applications, refer to the documentation that came with your copy of Windows.