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These instructions assume a basic familiarity with Windows NT operation and terminology. For additional information about Windows NT, refer to your Microsoft Windows NT documentation.
From the Main window, double-click the Print Manager icon.
Install the Tektronix printer. From the Printer menu, select Create Printer; the Create Printer dialog box appears.
Under Driver, scroll to the end of the list and select Other; the Install Driver dialog box appears.
When prompted, do one of the following.
If you are using the printer's software for Windows diskette: Type in the disk drive location of the diskette. Click OK; the Select Driver dialog box appears.
If you are using an edited copy of the PRINTER.INF file from Step 2: Type in the disk drive location of the diskette. Click OK; the Select Driver dialog box appears.
Select Tektronix Phaser 550 with 1200 dpi if you have the printer's extended features option with 39 fonts.
Note: If you are not sure of the number of fonts installed in your printer, the printer's Startup Page lists the number of fonts installed. See your printer's user documentation for instructions on printing the Startup Page.
Note: If you are using older drivers, you get a series of Noncritical Errors stating that Windows NT is unable to open the PSCRIPT.DLL file and the PSCRIPT.DRV files. Click Ignore or update your driver.
In Network Settings, click Add Software. The Add Network Software dialog box appears.
In the Add Network Software dialog box, click the drop-down menu for Network Software. In the list, select TCP/IP Protocol and Related Components, then click Continue. The TCP/IP Installation dialog box appears.
In the TCP/IP Installation dialog box, select TCP/IP Network Printing Support. (Consult your Windows NT documentation for information on other TCP/IP options.)
Click Continue to install this service. The original Windows NT distribution diskettes are needed during installation. Restart Windows NT to apply these changes.
In the Network Settings dialog box, click Add Software. The Add Network Software dialog box appears.
In the Add Network Software dialog box, click the drop down menu for Network Software. In the list, select Services for Macintosh, then click OK to install the service. The original Windows NT distribution diskettes are needed during installation. Restart Windows NT to apply these changes.
Windows NT searches for all AppleTalk devices in that zone and displays a list. Double click your printer in the list.
Windows NT prompts you to capture the printer; click No. (Capturing the printer causes it to disappear from the Chooser.)
Enter any name you want for the Share Name.