28 1 Printer Environment Settings
1 Printer Environment Settings
When you are finished installing your printer using the
‘
Setup Guide
’
, go on to set up its operating
environment.
1.1 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.
îš„ 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 Kit (optional) must be installed.
(default: [Disabled])
îš„ 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])
• IPP : Used when printing via the Internet.
(default: [Disabled])
Server
Local Connection
Parallel/USB
*: WSD stands for Web Services on Devices.
Internet
IPP
Network Connection
Windows Shared Printer
Network Connection
LPD/Port9100/WSD*
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