Overview of Print
- About Print Function
- Features of Printer Driver
  - PS Plug-in Driver
  - PPD driver
Printer Specifications
- Operating environment
- Printer Specifications
Simple Installation / Uninstallation (Windows)
- Installable Printer Driver and Operating Environment
- Installing the printer driver
  - Settings of this machine
  - Installing the printer driver
- Default Settings of Printer Driver
- Installing Screen Fonts
- Uninstallation
Manual Installation / Uninstallation (Windows)
- Installable Printer Driver and Operating Environment
- In Windows 8.1/10, Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, or Server 2016
- In Windows 7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2
- Default Settings of Printer Driver
  - PS Plug-in Driver
  - PPD driver
- Installing Screen Fonts
- Uninstallation
Installation / Uninstallation (Macintosh)
Registering Printer Drivers in Other Environments
Setting printer driver
- PS Plug-in Driver
- PPD driver
Print Operations
- Using the PS Plug-in Driver for Printing
- Using the PPD Driver for Printing
Color Adjustment
Various Print Functions
- Printing a Confidential Document
  - Secure Print: Prints data with a password.
- Managing Users
  - General Settings
  - Account Track
- Managing Print Job
- Printing after Processing
- Printing without Using a Printer Driver
  - Using Direct Print Function for Printing
  - Using Hot Folder for Printing
- Registering the Default Settings
Printing Reports
Adjusting the Finishing

Connection Methods Selectable in Each Operating System

Connection method for this machine
Windows 8.1/10, Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016
Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2
Mac OS 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12

Connection method for this machine

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-TX, and 10 Base-T standards. In addition, TCP/IP (LPD/LPR, IPP, SMB) and 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 8.1/10, Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016

Setup procedures	Connection method		Reference
Installer	Port 9100	A network connection using the Port 9100 print service. It uses a TCP/IP protocol and the RAW printing port.	Installing the printer driver Select a connection method 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.
Add Printer Wizard	LPR	A network connection using the LPR (Line PRinter daemon) print service. It uses a TCP/IP protocol and the LPR printing port.	Network Connection (LPR/Port 9100/SMB)
	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 (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) of the TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is an IPP for SSL encrypted communication.	Network Connection (IPP/IPPS)
	Web service print	It is a connection corresponding to the Web Service function and capable of automatically detecting the printer on the network.	Network Connection (Web Service)
Plug and Play	USB	A connection using a USB port.	"For local (USB) connection" of USB Connection

Tips

Installing the driver requires the administrator privilege.

Reference

Before you can use this machine in the network environment, you must configure network settings for this machine. For details, refer to Settings of this machine.
You cannot set up IPPS connection (Secure Print) using the installer. To use IPPS connection, use the Add Printer Wizard. For details, refer to Network Connection (IPP/IPPS).

Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2

Setup procedures	Connection method		Reference
Installer	Port 9100	A network connection using the Port 9100 print service. It uses a TCP/IP protocol and the RAW printing port.	Installing the printer driver Select a connection method 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 (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) of the TCP/IP protocol.
	USB	A connection using a USB port.
Add Printer Wizard	LPR	A network connection using the LPR (Line PRinter daemon) print service. It uses a TCP/IP protocol and the LPR printing port.	Network Connection (LPR/Port 9100/SMB)
	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 (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) of the TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is an IPP for SSL encrypted communication.	Network Connection (IPP/IPPS)
	Web service print	It is a connection corresponding to the Web Service function and capable of automatically detecting the printer on the network.	Network Connection (Web Service)
Plug and Play	USB	A connection using a USB port.	"For local (USB) connection" of USB Connection

Tips

Installing the driver requires the administrator privilege.

Reference

Before you can use this machine in the network environment, you must configure network settings for this machine. For details, refer to Settings of this machine.
You cannot set up IPPS connection (Secure Print) using the installer. To use IPPS connection, use the Add Printer Wizard. For details, refer to Network Connection (IPP/IPPS).

Mac OS 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12

Setup procedures	Connection method	Reference
Installer	Bonjour	A network connection using Bonjour.	Installing the printer driver Install your desired driver using the installer and specify the connection method when selecting the printer.
LPD	A network connection using the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) print service.
IPP	A network connection using the IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) print service.

Setup procedures

Connection method

Reference

Installer

Bonjour

A network connection using Bonjour.

Installing the printer driver

Install your desired driver using the installer and specify the connection method when selecting the printer.

LPD

A network connection using the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) print service.

IPP

A network connection using the IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) print service.

Reference

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