CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK 11
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 Controller as a networked
printer. For information about configuring network servers in Windows, Mac, and UNIX
network environments as they relate specifically to the Fiery Controller, see page 13. For
information about using your network, see the documentation that accompanies your
network.
2 Physically connecting the Fiery Controller to a functioning network
Prepare a network node for the Fiery Controller. Obtain cable, route it to the location where
the Fiery Controller is to be installed, and attach the cable to the network connector of the
Fiery Controller. For details, see page 21.
3 Setting up the Fiery Controller
Configure the Fiery Controller for your printing and network environment (see page 32).
4 Preparing 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.
5 Administering the Fiery Controller
Monitor and maintain system performance and troubleshoot problems that may arise
(see “Administering the Fiery Controller” on page 38).