CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK 10
Stages of installation on the network
Installation can be performed by a network or printing administrator. The stages of a
successful installation are:
1 Configuring the network environment
Configure network servers to provide users with access to the Fiery EXP8000/50 as a
networked printer. For information about configuring network servers in Windows and
UNIX network environments as they relate specifically to the Fiery EXP8000/50, see page 12.
For information about using your network, see your network documentation.
2Physically connecting the Fiery EXP8000/50 to a functioning network
Prepare a network node for the Fiery EXP8000/50. Obtain cable, route it to the location
where the Fiery EXP8000/50 is to be installed (near the digital press), and attach the cable to
the network connector of the Fiery EXP8000/50. For details, see page 19.
3 Setting up the Fiery EXP8000/50
Configure the Fiery EXP8000/50 for your printing and network environment (see Setting up
the Fiery EXP8000/50 from a network computer).
4Preparing user computers for printing
Install the files needed for printing, install user software, and connect the user computers to
the network. The software installation is described in Printing from Windows and
Printing from Mac OS.
5Administering the Fiery EXP8000/50
Monitor and maintain system performance and troubleshoot problems that may arise
(see Administering the Fiery EXP8000/50).
