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1 Printer Environment Settings
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Printer Environment Settings
When you are finished installing your printer using the ‘Setup Guide’, go on to set up its operating
environment.
Supported Operating Environments
The printer can be used both as a local and a network printer. When used as a local printer, the printer is
connected directly to a computer. Connect the printer to a network for use as a network printer.
Set all ports you want to use to [Enabled] on the control panel.
Using the Printer as a Local Printer
When using the printer as a local printer, the printer and a computer can be connected using the following
methods:
• USB connection
:
Connecting the printer and a computer using a USB cable.
(default: [Enabled])
• Parallel connection :
Connecting the printer and a computer using a parallel cable. To use
this feature, the Parallel Port (optional) must be installed. (default:
[Disabled])
Using the Printer as a Network Printer
When using the printer as a network printer, the printer can be set up in the following environments:
• LPD
:
Used when using TCP/IP protocol to enable direct communication
between the printer and a computer. (default: [Enabled])
• Port9100
:
Used when using a Port9100 port. (default: [Enabled])
• NetWare
®
:
Used when sharing and managing the printer using a NetWare server.
(default: [Disabled])
• SMB
:
Used when printing using a Windows
®
network. (default: [Enabled])
• IPP
:
Used when printing via the Internet. (default: [Disabled])
• EtherTalk
®
:
Used when printing from Macintosh
®
. (default: [Disabled])
Internet
IPP
Network Connection
NetWare/Windows Shared Printer
Network Connection
LPD/SMB/Port9100/EtherTalk
Server
Local Connection
Parallel/USB
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