# Configuring a Computer that Performs Printing

Configure all the computers to be used for printing so that they can be used on an SMB network.

## Connecting to an SMB Network

1
Perform the following procedure.
From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] → [Network and Dial-Up Connections].
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Network and Internet Connections] → [Network Connections].
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [View network status and tasks] → [Manage network connections].
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [View network status and tasks] → [Change adapter settings].
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel] → [Network Connections] → [Local Area Connection].
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], double-click [Network and Sharing Center], and then click [Manage network connections].
2
Display the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box.
Right-click the [Local Area Connection] icon, then select [Properties] from the pop-up menu.
Click [Properties].

If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears Click [Yes] or [Continue].

3
Make sure that the check boxes for the following options are selected.
[Client for Microsoft Networks]
[Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] (or [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)])
If the check boxes are not selected, select them.
4
Double-click [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] (or [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]).
5
Click [Advanced] in the [General] sheet.
6
Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.

(1) | Display the [WINS] sheet.
(2) | Select [Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP].
(3) | Click [OK].

7
Continue to click [OK] until all the dialog boxes close.

If a message that prompts you to restart the computer appears Restart the computer.

## Installing the Printer Driver

A printer driver is required for printing. Following "Printer Driver Installation Guide", install the printer driver.

| For details on the procedure for viewing "Printer Driver Installation Guide", see "Installation."

NOTE
###### If the screen that prompts you to select a port appears during the installation Perform the following procedure.
1. | Click [Add Port].
2. | Select [Network], then click [OK].
3. | From the list, select [Workgroup Name], [Server Name], and [Printer Name] specified in "Configuring the Protocol Settings" respectively.

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