Preparation for Network Connection (for the administrator)
Checking the network settings
Check that this machine is connected to the network. For details on the check procedure, refer to Checking the Network Settings.
Configuring the network printing environment
Change the settings of this machine depending on the required printing protocol.
To perform Normal Printing (Port9100), use the installer. Use Normal Printing (Port9100) unless otherwise specified.
How to print | Description |
|---|---|
Normal Printing (Port9100) | Make sure that the RAW port number has been set. (In normal circumstances, you can use the default settings.) For details on the setting procedure, refer to Configuring the Port9100 Printing Environment. |
Internet Print (IPP) | Check the IPP operating environment. (In normal circumstances, you can use the default settings.) For details on the setting procedure, refer to Configuring the IPP Printing Environment. |
Secure Print (IPPS) | Set up the IPPS operating environment. Communication between this machine and the computer is encrypted with SSL. For details on the setting procedure, refer to Configuring the IPP Printing Environment. |
Tips
- The Internet Print (IPP) and Secure Print (IPPS) cannot be set up using the installer.
- The Internet Print (IPP) is not supported in the IPv6 environment.
Allowing device information to be acquired from the printer driver
Disable the OpenAPI authentication function. (In normal circumstances, you can use the default settings.)
When you allow acquisition of device information from the printer driver, the printer driver automatically obtains information such as what options are installed in this machine and whether authentication settings have been configured.
To set the OpenAPI, select [Utility] - [Administrator] - [Network] - [OpenAPI Setting] - [OpenAPI Setting].
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