Opening Windows utilities

Several Windows utilities are used to configure and manage Output Manager. The method of displaying the utility may vary depending on your operating system.

Opening the Add Printer Wizard

You need to define Windows printers to use with Output Manager. Windows printers are defined with the Windows Add Printer wizard.

  • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Printers & Faxes. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer, or right-click in the window and click Add Printer.

Opening the Event Viewer

The Event Viewer maintains logs about programs, security, and systems events on your computer. With Event Viewer, you can troubleshoot various hardware and software problems.

  • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools Event Viewer.

Opening Microsoft SNA Manager

For SNA Server
  • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Programs > Microsoft SNA Server > Manager.
For the Host Integration Server
  • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Programs > Host Integration Server > Manager.

Opening the Network utility

The Network utility configures network hardware and software.

  • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.

Opening the Devices Utility

The devices utility starts and stops device drivers.

  • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Control Panel > System.

This opens the System Properties dialog box. On the Hardware tab click Device Manager. If you need additional instructions, refer to the Microsoft device manager Help.

Opening the Windows Printers folder

You need to define Windows printers to use with Output Manager. The printers consist of a port and a device driver, which can be configured in the Printers folder.

  • On the Windows taskbar, click Start Printers and Faxes.

Opening the Services utility

Output Manager Print Server implements several services that run under Microsoft Windows. Starting and stopping these services is an essential part of operating the Output Manager Print Server. Use one of the following methods to open the Services utility.

  • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Component Services. In the Console Root tree, click Services.

Opening the user utility

You can use the user utility to assign individual users to a group account. The user utility is a Windows program that is used to create and manage user accounts, create and manage groups, and manage security policies.

  1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts.
  2. In the User Accounts dialog box, click Advanced on the Advanced tab to access Local Users and Groups.

Opening Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer displays the hierarchical structure of files, folders, and drives on your computer. You can use Windows Explorer for tasks such as copying, moving, and deleting files.

  • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.

Opening Windows Notepad

Windows Notepad creates and edits text files using basic text formatting. You can use Notepad to edit files.

  • On the taskbar, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad.

Opening the Add or Remove Programs

The Add or Remove Programs utility adds and removes software on your computer.

  • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.