Connection Methods Selectable in Each Operating System

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.

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.

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.

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.