From: Tom Stiller on
In article <4bc1e480$0$16731$2c56edd9(a)usenetrocket.com>,
John Albert <j.albert(a)snet.net> wrote:

> Hello all -
>
> I'm trying to get a laptop running 10.6.3 connected via
> Ethernet through my router.
>
> The printer is a Brother HL-5250DN. I've got the drivers
> [CUPS driver from Brother's web site] already installed on
> the laptop.
>
> Can't seem to "touch" the printer, however. I believe that
> the crucial item I need is the printers IP address (through
> the router).
>
> What software tool do I need to ascertain the printer's IP
> address?

When I added my HL-5250DN I just clicked the "+" in the Print & Fax
system preference then clicked the "Default" button in the "Add Printer"
window and waited for the printer to show up in the list of printers.

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Tom Stiller

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