Network and Local Printer Software - The Installation Guide

Network printers are mostly used in home or even business networks since it enables more than one person to have proper network access from the same location. In addition, this type of printer is able to offer you the right printing solution for reducing the ink cost and another cost for printer maintenance.

Before you use your network printer, you have to firstly install the driver of the printer and other printing software on the computers. It only takes a little minute to install the software in your network printer. However, the computer you are going to install should have network access which allows you to connect to the printer during the process of installation.

Installing as a Network Printer

There are some steps you need to do. The first thing is to open the Start menu and click the Control Panel. Then, you can click on the "Printers and Faxes" for Windows XP. Then, you can click on "Add a Printer" under the listing of "Devices and Printers".

You can begin the installation by clicking on the "Add printer" wizard and click "Next" for choosing to install the network or local printer. Click the "Network" option. After that, you can choose the "Find a Printer in the Directory" for installing your printer using the network. When it is prompted, you can enter the name of the network. The next is to wait the compilation of all the printers available on the network. Then, you can choose the printer to install from the list and click "OK".

The next thing to do is to wait the driver installation from the wizard. If you find that the wizard can not automatically install the driver, you can use the alternatives of browsing for the driver. Then, select the software of the printer which is given by the manufacturer.

Once the software of the network printer finishes installing, you can now try a test page for ensuring that the printer has been correctly installed.

Installing as a Local Printer

If you prefer to install the local printer, the following guides can be very helpful for you. As the first step, you have to open the menu then click the "Control Panel". Then choose the option for adding a printer which supports to the operating system.

Then, click "Next" for the printer installation wizard. There will be two options available, local or network printer. Select the "local option". Also, uncheck the option of "Automatically detect and install" and then click "Next".

Create a new port and change to Standard TCP/IP Port and click "next". The screen will display a new window with the wizard of "Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port". Then, find out the IP address of the printer by consulting the label of the network printer. If will be useful for the port name. Then, click on the Next"button. If it is needed, you need to enter any information about the network card then select "Next". Wait for the wizard to scan the network for the IP address and create the new port and click "Finish".

When your computer has recognized the port you have already created, you can select the printer in "Add Printer". Wait for the wizard to install the driver for your printer. If necessary, you can also browse the driver. If you have already done all those steps, you can click "Finish". Make a test for ensuring you have installed the printer properly.

However, installing network or local printer may force you to have a long cable. It will make your office or home looks cluttered. There are some options of printers which you can take into your account since they are able to help you organize your office such as best laser printers and wireless color laser printer.

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Charlotte Schools Team Up With Local Businesses to Improve Schools

Office Max Donates Funds to Charlotte Schools

One Charlotte Schools ' member started off the school year with a big boon. Nations Ford Elementary School has received a $5,000 donation from Office Max. This donation is linked to the opening of a brand new Office Max in Rivergate Town Center on Sept. 6. Charlotte School's teachers from Nations Ford Elementary Schools were invited to the grand opening ceremony where they could purchase additional school supplies for their classrooms. This donation will help the teachers get much needed supplies for their students and classrooms.

Along with the $5,000 donation, teachers received pre-packaged "goody" bags filled with office supplies and barbeque from Damon's restaurant. The whole ceremony had a very festive feel. Customers can sign -up for a give away featuring $1,000 shopping sprees and other prizes.

Charlotte Schools Join Up with The United Way

The United Way has a long history in the Charlotte area. The United Way currently operates three programs with the Charlotte Schools: Right Moves for You, A Child's Place and Communities in Schools. Charlotte Schools launched its United Way fundraising campaign on September 21. A rally was held where the Charlotte Schools' Superintendent Peter Gorman and United Way 2006 regional campaign chair Michael Baker spoke. Preschoolers from the Charlotte Schools also joined the rally in order to say thank you to the donors who help meet the year's goal of $44 million. This partnership not only raises funds for the students and children in the Charlotte area but allows students to interact with adults who offer positive influences.

Charlotte Schools' School Resource Officer Program

The Charlotte Schools' School Resource Officer Program is a joint program with Charlotte Schools and the local police force. The program puts police officers in Charlotte Schools were they can help teach the students about character and safety while providing advice on security to Charlotte Schools. A current School Resource Officer Robert Kierce received a standing ovation after returning from ten months of active duty in Iraq to Charlotte School's Jay M. Robinson School.

Kierce was very surprised when the students and Parents welcomed him back to the School Resource Officer position at Jay M. Robinson School. Originally when he left for Iraq with the Marine Corps in June of 2005, the Jay M. Robinson School gave him a send off parade and gave him gifts of phone cards and coloring books for Iraqi children.

Kierce, who has a forensics science degree, will spend time in science classrooms this school year, as well as in history classes, where he plans to talk about some of his experiences in Iraq. He is slowly returning to the routine as the school year begins. Kierce has worked with the Charlotte Schools in the School Resource Officer Program for about seven years.

Charlotte Schools and V101.9 FM Launches "Terrific Teacher Tuesday"

Charlotte Schools is partnering with V101.9 FM to create "Terrific Teacher Tuesday." This program was created to reward elementary school teachers in the Charlotte Schools. On the second Tuesday of the month, V101.9 FM will introduce a teacher and discuss why this teacher is a good teacher. Then the radio station will choose a winner by announcing it on air and then visiting the teacher at school. Teachers can be nominated by parents, students, and staff at all Charlotte Schools' Elementary Schools by writing a 100 word description of why this teacher is terrific.

Stacy Andell is a staff writer for Schools K-12, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. Stacy has a nose for research and writes stimulating news and views on school issues. For more information please visit Charlotte Schools

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Google Search Encouraging Local Business Results

If you haven’t claimed or updated your Google Places/Maps listing, you are losing out even more than ever now.

Google has implemented a new service that encourages searchers insert a location when a generic keyword is typed in, such as dentist. Results for my local search for a dentist returned the top ten business listings on Google Maps.

If you have a local business and have not taken care of this extremely important facet of off-site SEO, it’s time to get busy. Your competitors are already there, and it will take some time and effort if you want your website to rank in the top ten.

If you’re at a loss as to how to go about getting good rankings, check out the SEO Power Team. This step-by-step guide for DIY SEO will tell you exactly how to optimize your site for top rankings in Google.

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