
Connecting Devices
Warning! Each Loftware Label Manager installation on the network that will be connected to a shared printer
must enable the Shared Network Printing option. If it is not enabled, unpredictable results and possible loss
of label formats and images may occur.
Figure 2.19: Shared Network Printing Enabled
Setting up Network Device Drivers
Adding a Local Generic/Text Printer Driver is only necessary if you want to connect your printer to your
computer, and then either print to it using Print/Manager Spooling or share it so that others on the
network can print to it.
Related Information
If you want to print to a printer that is installed elsewhere on the network, refer to
Network Printing
in this guide.
Adding a Local Generic/Text Printer Driver
1. Open the Devices and Printers Control Panel.
2. Click Add a Printer.The Add Printer wizard opens.
3. Click Next; select the Local Printer option, and then click Next.
4. Select the port where the printer is connected, and then click Next.
5. Scroll down the Manufacturers column and select Generic. Select Generic/Text Only in the
Printers column. Click Next.
Note: If a dialog box appears explaining that a driver is already installed for this printer, choose the Keep
existing driver option. Click Next.
6. Name the printer something besides Generic/Text. Click Next.
For example
Rename it using the Device Manufacturer and Model Number. Do not use LPT1, COM1, or USB as your name.
Choose No when asked to use this printer as the default printer.
7. If you wish to share the printer, select Share Name and type in a name.Click Next.
8. Optionally describe the location of the printer and add comments in the next dialog.Click Next.
9. Choose No when asked to print a test page. Click Finish.
10. At this point, you may be required to insert the CD-ROM with the appropriate driver(s) on it or
point to the drive or directory where the driver(s) is located. Complete the instructions in the
dialog boxes.
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