Connection methods selectable in each operating system
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3.3
3.3 Connection methods selectable in each operating system
The connection method for this machine varies depending on the operating system of the computer. The
printer driver installation method also varies depending on the connection method. This machine can be
connected via a network or a USB interface. In network connection, the printer driver installation method
varies depending on the protocol to be used.
Network connection (Ethernet):
This machine is connected as a network printer.
This printing system supports 1000Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 10Base-T standards. In addition, TCP/IP
(LPD/LPR, IPP, SMB), IPX/SPX (NetWare), AppleTalk (EtherTalk) protocols are supported.
The applicable protocols vary depending on the operating system of the computer.
USB interface:
This machine is connected as a local printer. The USB interface can be connected to a computer running
Windows.
For USB connection, this manual covers only the plug and play based setup procedures.

3.3.1 Windows Vista/Server 2008

Reference
-To use Windows Vista/Server 2008, log on to the computer using a user name with Administrator
privileges, and then install the printer driver.
dReference

To use the machine in the network environment, you must configure the network settings for the machine in

advance. For details, refer to the "User's Guide [Network Administrator]".

In Windows Vista/Server 2008, you cannot set up IPPS connection (Secure Print) using the installer. To use

IPPS connection, use the Add Printer Wizard. For details, refer to page 4-6.

Setup procedures Connection method Reference page
Connection meth-
od in which setup
is possible using
Add Printer Wizard
LPR A network connection using the
LPR (Line Printer Remote) print
service. It uses a TCP/IP protocol
and the LPR printing port.
p. 4-3
Port 9100 A network connection using the
Port 9100 print service. It uses a
TCP/IP protocol and the RAW
printing port.
SMB A network connection using SMB
(Server Message Block) for shar-
ing files or printers in Windows. It
supports the TCP/IP protocol.
IPP/IPPS A network connection using the
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)
print service. Printing via the In-
ternet is possible with the HTTP
(HyperText Transfer Protocol) of
the TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is an
IPP for SSL encrypted communi-
cation.
Web service
print
It is a connection corresponding
to Web Service function of Win-
dows Vista/Server 2008 and ca-
pable of automatically detecting
the printer on the network.
USB A connection using a USB port.
Connection meth-
od in which plug
and play based
setup is possible
USB A connection using a USB port. p.4-10