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Connection Methods Selectable in Each Operating System

Windows 8/Server 2012
Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2
Windows XP/Server 2003
Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8
NetWare

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.
It supports 1000 Base-T, 100 Base-T, and 10 Base-T standards. In addition, TCP/IP (LPD/LPR, IPP, SMB), IPX/SPX (NetWare), Bonjour 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 the setup of USB connections, this section describes the setup for plug and play.

For details, refer to the following.

Windows 8/Server 2012

Setup procedures	Connection method		Reference
Connection method in which setup is possible using an installer	Port 9100	A network connection using the Port 9100 print service. It uses a TCP/IP protocol and the RAW printing port.	Easy Installation Procedure Using the Installer The connection method is determined when selecting a port during installation procedures. Select [Normal Printing] for the Port 9100 or USB connection method, or [Internet Printing] for the IPP connection method.
	IPP	A network connection using the IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) print service. Printing via the Internet is possible with the HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) of the TCP/IP protocol.
	USB	A connection using a USB port.
Connection method 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.	Windows 8/Server 2012
	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 sharing 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 Internet is possible with the HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) of the TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is an IPP for SSL encrypted communication.
	Web service print	It is a connection corresponding to Web Service function of Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 and capable of automatically detecting the printer on the network.
	USB	A connection using a USB port.
Connection method in which setup is possible using plug and play	USB	A connection using a USB port.	"For local (USB) connection" of Windows 8/Server 2012

Installing the driver requires the administrator privilege.

Before you can use this machine in the network environment, you must configure network settings for this machine. For details, refer to NIC Setting: Setting the Machine Network Information.
You cannot set up IPPS connection (Secure Print) using the installer. To use IPPS connection, use the Add Printer Wizard. For details, refer to Windows 8/Server 2012.

Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2

Setup procedures	Connection method		Reference
Connection method in which setup is possible using an installer	Port 9100	A network connection using the Port 9100 print service. It uses a TCP/IP protocol and the RAW printing port.	Easy Installation Procedure Using the Installer The connection method is determined when selecting a port during installation procedures. Select [Normal Printing] for the Port 9100 or USB connection method, or [Internet Printing] for the IPP connection method.
	IPP	A network connection using the IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) print service. Printing via the Internet is possible with the HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) of the TCP/IP protocol.
	USB	A connection using a USB port.
Connection method 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.	Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2
	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 sharing 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 Internet is possible with the HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) of the TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is an IPP for SSL encrypted communication.
	Web service print	It is a connection corresponding to Web Service function of Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 and capable of automatically detecting the printer on the network.
	USB	A connection using a USB port.
Connection method in which setup is possible using plug and play	USB	A connection using a USB port.	"For local (USB) connection" of Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2

Installing the driver requires the administrator privilege.

Before you can use this machine in the network environment, you must configure network settings for this machine. For details, refer to NIC Setting: Setting the Machine Network Information.
You cannot set up IPPS connection (Secure Print) using the installer. To use IPPS connection, use the Add Printer Wizard. For details, refer to Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2.

Windows XP/Server 2003

Setup procedures	Connection method		Reference
Connection method in which setup is possible using an installer	Port 9100	A network connection using the Port 9100 print service. It uses a TCP/IP protocol and the RAW printing port.	Easy Installation Procedure Using the Installer The connection method is determined when selecting a port during installation procedures. Select [Normal Printing] for the Port 9100 or USB connection method, [Internet Printing] for the IPP connection method, or [Secure Printing] for the IPPS connection method.
	IPP/IPPS	A network connection using the IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) print service. Printing via the Internet is possible with the HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) of the TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is an IPP for SSL encrypted communication.
	USB	A connection using a USB port.
Connection method 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.	Windows XP/Server 2003
	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 sharing 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 Internet is possible with the HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) of the TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is an IPP for SSL encrypted communication.
	USB	A connection using a USB port.
Connection method in which setup is possible using plug and play	USB	A connection using a USB port.	"For local connection" of Windows XP/Server 2003

Installing the driver requires the administrator privilege.
The installer does not support installation in the IPv6 environment of Windows XP/Server 2003.

Before you can use this machine in the network environment, you must configure network settings for this machine. For details, refer to NIC Setting: Setting the Machine Network Information.

Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8

Setup procedures	Connection method		Reference
Connection method in which setup is possible	Bonjour	A network connection using Bonjour.	Install the Macintosh Printer Driver Install your desired driver using the installer and specify the connection method when selecting the printer.
	AppleTalk	A network connection using AppleTalk.
	LPR	A network connection using the LPR print service.
	IPP	A network connection using the IPP print service.

Only Mac OS X 10.5 supports the connection using AppleTalk.

Before you can use this machine in the network environment, you must configure network settings for this machine. For details, refer to NIC Setting: Setting the Machine Network Information.

NetWare

NetWare version	Protocol used	Connection method
NetWare 4.x	IPX	Bindery Pserver Nprinter/Rprinter
NetWare 5.x	IPX	NDS Pserver Nprinter/Rprinter
NetWare 5.x	TCP/IP	NDPS
NetWare 6.x	IPX	NDS Pserver
NetWare 6.x	TCP/IP	NDPS

For details about the NetWare functions, refer to the NetWare operation manual.
To use this machine in the NetWare environment, you must configure the network settings for this machine in advance. For details, refer to NIC Setting: Setting the Machine Network Information.