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Checking the connection method

In Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2

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.

Installation method Connection method
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.
  • For the installation procedure, refer to Here.
Port 9100
A network connection using the PORT9100 print service. It uses a TCP/IP protocol and the RAW printing port.
  • For the installation procedure, refer to Here.
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 Here.
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.
  • For the installation procedure, refer to Here.
Web service print
It is a connection corresponding to Web service function of Windows Vista and later operating systems and capable of automatically detecting the printer on the network.
  • For the installation procedure, refer to Here.
USB
A connection using a USB port.
Connection method in which plug and play-based setup is possible
USB
A connection using a USB port.
  • For the installation procedure, refer to Here.
Tips
  • In User's Guide manuals, location paths of folders or files may not contain the root directory.
  • To install the Windows printer driver manually, specify the driver files in the EN (English) folder, and nothing anywhere else.

In Windows XP/Server 2003

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.

Setup procedures Connection method
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.
  • For the installation procedure, refer to Here.
Port 9100
A network connection using the PORT9100 print service. It uses a TCP/IP protocol and the RAW printing port.
  • For the installation procedure, refer to Here.
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 Here.
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.
  • For the installation procedure, refer to Here.
USB
A connection using a USB port.
Connection method in which plug and play-based setup is possible
USB
A connection using a USB port.
  • For the installation procedure, refer to Here.
Tips
  • In User's Guide manuals, location paths of folders or files may not contain the root directory.
  • To install the Windows printer driver manually, specify the driver files in the EN (English) folder, and nothing anywhere else.