Installing Additional Drivers (Windows only)
If the Windows versions for a server and clients are dierent, it is recommended to install additional drivers to the
print server.
1. Select Control Panel > View devices and printers on the print server.
2. Right-click the printer icon that you want to share with the clients, and then click Printer Properties >
Sharing tab.
3. Click Additional Drivers.
For Windows Server 2012, click Change Sharing Options and then
congure
the settings.
4. Select versions of Windows for clients, and then click OK.
5. Select the information le for the printer driver (*.inf) and then install the driver.
Related Information
& “Using the Shared Printer – Windows” on page 41
Using the Shared Printer – Windows
e administrator needs to inform the clients of the computer name assigned to the print server and how to add it
to their computers. If the additional driver(s) have not been congured yet, inform the clients how to use Devices
and Printers to add the shared printer.
If additional driver(s) have already been congured on the print server, follow these steps:
1. Select the name assigned to the print server in Windows Explorer.
2. Double-click the printer that you want to use.
Related Information
& “Sharing the Printer (Windows only)” on page 40
& “Installing Additional Drivers (Windows only)” on page 41
Printer Driver Settings for Peer to Peer Connection
For peer to peer connection (direct printing), the printer driver must be installed on each client computer.
Related Information
& “Setting the Printer Driver” on page 41
Setting the Printer Driver
For small organizations, we recommend installing the printer driver on each client computer. Use the installer on
Epson website or on the soware disc.
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