Connection Methods That Can Be Selected for Relevant OS
System Connection Method
The system connection method differs depending on the computer OS. Also, the printer driver installation method differs depending on the protocol used.
This system can only be connected to the network. This system can be used as a network printer if configured appropriately.
This method is available for 1000Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 10Base-T standards. It also supports the following protocols: TCP/IP (LPD/LPR, SMB), Bonjour and others.
The protocols which can be used differs depending on the computer OS.
For details, refer to the following.
Windows
Installable printer driver | Setup Method | Connection Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
PS Plug-in Driver PCL Driver | Installer | Port 9100 | A network connection using Port 9100 print services. Uses TCP/IP protocol and RAW for the print ports. |
IPP | A network connection using IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) print services. You can print via the Internet using the HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) of the TCP/IP protocol. | ||
PS Plug-in Driver PPD Driver PCL Driver | [Add a printer] wizard | LPR | A network connection using LPR (Line PRinter daemon) print services. Uses TCP/IP protocols and LPR for the print ports. |
Port 9100 | A network connection using Port 9100 print services. Uses TCP/IP protocol and RAW for the print ports. | ||
SMB | A network connection with SMB (Server Message Block) that allows file sharing and printer sharing via Windows. Supports the TCP/IP protocols. | ||
IPP/IPPS | A network connection using IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) print services. You can print via the Internet using the HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) of the TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is an IPP that performs SSL encrypted communication. | ||
Web Service Print | Automatically detects printers on the network, and connects them with the supported Web service function. | ||
Tips
- Administration privileges of the computer are required for installation.
Macintosh
Installable printer driver | Setup Method | Connection Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
PS Plug-in Driver | Installer | Bonjour | A network connection using Bonjour. |
LPD | A network connection using LPD (Line Printer Daemon) print services. | ||
IPP | A network connection using IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) print services. You can print via the Internet using the HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) of the TCP/IP protocol. | ||
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