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Environment Settings
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Supported Environment
This section describes the environment settings needed to use the machine's print and
scan features.
Print Feature
The machine can be connected directly to a computer for use as a local printer, or can
be connected to a network for use as a network printer.
Use as a Local Printer
Connect the machine to a computer with a USB cable.
Use as a Network Printer
Print from network-connected computers using the TCP/IP protocol.
To use the machine as a network printer, you need to activate the port to use for
printing.
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LPD: Activate this setting when using the LPD port.
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Port9100: Activate this setting when using the Port9100 port.
Note • This feature is available when the optional Simple Network Print Kit is installed.
For information on how to set TCP/IP, refer to "Setting the Network Environment" (P.31).
For information on how to activate a communication port, refer to "Activating the Communication Port
To Use" (P.32).
Scan Feature
The machine supports the scan feature using the USB interface connection.
Important • Scanning through an Ethernet network is not supported.
This feature can be used to load scan data from a TWAIN-compatible or WIA-
compatible application installed on a computer.
After specifying scanning conditions on your computer display, you can scan
documents while checking the scan results on the preview screen.
For more information, refer to "Loading Scan Data Using a PC-Based Application" (P.106).
Local Connection
USB
Network Connection
LPD / Port9100