Connection Methods That Can Be Selected for Relevant OS
System Connection Method
The system connection method differs depending on the computer OS. The printer driver installation method also differs depending on the connection method. Connection methods include network connections and USB interface connections. If network connection is used, the printer driver installation method differs depending on the protocol being used.
Network Connection (Ethernet):
A connection method to be used for a network printer.
This method is available for 1000Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 10Base-T standards. It also supports the following protocols: TCP/IP (LPD/LPR, SMB), Bonjour and others.
The protocols which can be used differs depending on the computer OS.
USB interface:
A method of connection used for the local printer. Can be connected on Windows PC.
This section describes the plug and play method as a method used to set up USB connections.
For details, refer to the following.
Windows
Installable printer driver | Setup Method | Connection Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
PS Plug-in Driver PCL Driver | Installer | Port 9100 | A network connection using Port 9100 print services. Uses TCP/IP protocol and RAW for the print ports. |
USB | Connection via USB port. | ||
PPD Driver PCL Driver | [Add a printer] wizard | LPR | A network connection using LPR (Line PRinter daemon) print services. Uses TCP/IP protocols and LPR for the print ports. |
Port 9100 | A network connection using Port 9100 print services. Uses TCP/IP protocol and RAW for the print ports. | ||
SMB | A network connection with SMB (Server Message Block) that allows file sharing and printer sharing via Windows. Supports the TCP/IP protocols. | ||
Plug and Play | USB | Connection via USB port. | |
Tips
- Administration privileges of the computer are required for installation.
Macintosh
Installable printer driver | Setup Method | Connection Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
PS Plug-in Driver | Installer | Bonjour | A network connection using Bonjour. |
LPD | A network connection using LPD (Line Printer Daemon) print services. | ||
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