Checking the Connection Method
The installation method for the printer driver differs depending on the method used to connect this machine to the computer. When this machine is connected to the network, there are several printing protocols. The installation method for the printer driver also differs depending on the protocol.
Connection method in which setup is possible using Add Printer Wizard
Connection method | Description |
|---|---|
LPR | A network connection using the LPR (Line Printer Remote) print service. It uses a TCP/IP protocol and the LPR printing port. For the installation procedure, refer to [Installation Using an LPR/Port 9100 Connection] . |
Port 9100 | A network connection using the Port 9100 print service. Use the TCP/IP protocol, and set RAW as the printing port. For the installation procedure, refer to [Installation Using an LPR/Port 9100 Connection] . |
SMB | A network connection using SMB (Server Message Block) for sharing files or printers in Windows. It supports the TCP/IP protocol. For the installation procedure, refer to [Installation Using a SMB Connection] . |
IPP/IPPS | A network connection using the IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) print service. You can use HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) of the TCP/IP protocol to print data via the Internet. IPPS is an IPP for SSL encrypted communication. For the installation procedure, refer to [Installation Using an IPP/IPPS Connection ] . |
WSD | WSD (Web Service for Device) is a function to search for a WSD-compatible device on the network. This function enables you to automatically detect the machine connected to the network and easily install it as a WSD printer. For the installation procedure, refer to [Using WSD Connection for Installation] . |
USB | A connection using a USB port. |
Connection method in which plug and play-based setup is possible
Connection method | Description |
|---|---|
USB | A connection using a USB port. For the installation procedure, refer to [Installation Using a USB Connection] . |
Tips
In User's Guide manuals, location paths of folders or files may not contain the root directory.- When manually installing the Windows printer driver, specify all the driver files in the folder of the desired language.