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3 Precautions for installation
3-4 d-Color MF350/250/201Plus
3.3 Connection methods selectable in each operating system
The connection method for this machine differs depending on the operating system of the computer. The
printer driver installation method also differs 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 differs depending on the protocol to be used.
Network connection (Ethernet)
This machine is connected as a network printer.
This printing system supports 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T standards. In addition, the Ethernet
interface supports the TCP/IP (LDP/LPR, IPP, SMB), IPX/SPX (NetWare), and AppleTalk (EtherTalk)
protocols.
The applicable protocols differ 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 Windows-
compatible computer.
3.3.1 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
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Note
Before using this machine in a network environment, the network settings must be specified for this
machine. For details, refer to the User manual – Network Administrator.
To install the printer driver under Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003, log on using a user name that is
authorized by the administrator.
This manual describes the setup method of USB connection only using the Plug and Play.
Setup method Connection method Refer to
Connection
method that can
be set up with an
installer Port9100 A network connection using the
PORT9100 print service. It uses a TCP/IP
protocol and the RAW printing port. Select the connection method in the
course of installation. Select "Nor-
mal Printing" for Port 9100 or USB
connection, "Internet Printing" for
IPP connection, or "Secure Printing"
for IPPS connection.
IPP/IPPS A network connection using the IPP (In-
ternet 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 that can
be set up with
the 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. "Installation using the Add Printer
wizard" on page 4-3
Port9100 A network connection using the
PORT9100 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 print-
ers in Windows. It supports the TCP/IP
protocol.
IPP/IPPS A network connection using the IPP (In-
ternet 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 that can
be set up with
plug-and-play USB A connection using a USB port. For Windows XP/Server 2003: "Lo-
cal connection" on page 4-9
For Windows 2000: "Local connec-
tion" on page 4-25