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| - | ====== Setting up Printers on Windows XP ====== | ||
| - | The easiest way to access print queues using Windows 2000 or XP is to use the "Add Printer" | ||
| - | Choose " | ||
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| - | The print queues are all named after the room number of the printer, eg " | ||
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| - | Toshiba color copiers don't have queues set up on the " | ||
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| - | ===== Windows XP Firewall ===== | ||
| - | If you have the **Internet Connection Firewall** enabled under Windows XP (very likely if you have Service Pack 2 installed), then you won't be able to print without changing some settings. Having the firewall enabled is, however, a good idea, as it can help protect you against many virus or worm infections. | ||
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| - | ===== Windows XP with Service Pack 2 ===== | ||
| - | The firewall is enabled by default in this version of Windows (and if you don't have SP2 installed, you should install it!). To allow printing: | ||
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| - | * Right-click on **My Network Places** and select **Properties** | ||
| - | * Right-click on **Local network connection** and select **Properties**. | ||
| - | * Select the **Advanced** tab and check the **Settings** button under Windows Firewall. | ||
| - | * Select the **Exceptions** tab | ||
| - | * Check the box next to **File and Printer Sharing** and then click the **Edit...** button. | ||
| - | * File and print sharing uses several network port numners. For each port number, click the **Change scope** button. | ||
| - | * Select **Custom list** and enter the subnet of our print servers, as follows: '' | ||
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| - | ===== Other Windows Firewalls ===== | ||
| - | Other firewall packages such as Symantec Client Security can also interfere with Windows printing. We don't really recommend using such programs, as we feel the built-in firewall of SP2 is adequate, so we won't give any specific directions for configuring them here. | ||