Konica Minolta C252 appendix Overview, Role of the Printer Controller

Overview

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1 Overview

1.1Printer Controller

The printer controller is a device for performing printing functions and net- work printing functions with this machine.

Role of the Printer Controller

The printer controller is built into the machine.

You can print from applications on the computer connected to the printing system. When using this machine as a network printer, you can print from applications on the computer.

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Available Printer Controller Functions

The printer controller provides the following functions.

-Printing from a computer (using the PCL printer driver or PS printer driver)

-Support of network protocols including TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, and AppleTalk

-Direct printing over a network using SMB (Windows), LPR, and IPP print- ing

-Access to settings for this machine and the printer controller from a client computer over the network (using a Web browser)

-Control of the number of pages printed (“User Authentication” and “Ac- count Track” functions)

-Fax operations using a computer (fax transmission)

Note

To perform fax operations, optional fax kit FK-502 is required.

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