Create a new TCP/IP port for a direct connection

Perform the following when the product is connected via the network without using a print server and a printer port does not exist:

1.If the printer port does not appear in the Use the following port drop-down list, select the Create a new port option.

If the Advanced TCP/IP Port Monitor option appears in the Type of port drop-down list, select this option, and then click the Next button. The Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/ IP Printer Port Wizard dialog box appears.

If the Advanced TCP/IP Port Monitor option does not appear in the Type of port drop-down list, select the Standard TCP/IP Port option from the Type of port drop-down list, and then click the Next button. The Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard dialog box appears.

NOTE: If the printer port already appears in the Use the following port drop-down list, see Use an existing port for a direct connection on page 63. If the product is connected via the network using a print server, see Print server connection on page 71.

Figure 3-10Select a Printer Port screen

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