Connecting a Parallel Printer with a Print Server to Network

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I have a HP Dekjet parallel printer which i want to
connect to my workgroup to share with other PCs. I have a
small print server which i hook the parallel port to and
then connect the rj45 cable to the switch. My question is,
how do i find out the IP address or what is the method to
mapp PCs to this printer. Will the printer automatically
show in network neighborhood? Whn i "add printer", how do
i know the ip address? or should i just give it a static
one? A step by step answer would help me very much..

Thanks!!!!
 
The answer will depend entirely on what type of "print server" you have.
Most of the inexpensive ones only supply a TCP/IP address to connect to,
more expensive ones can be configured as an actual network client and can
make the printer available on the network by name.
 
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