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Printer Connection Method (WSD)

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The following procedure describes how to perform printing with WSD when using Windows Vista/Server 2008/7.

If a dialog box is displayed while you are performing this procedure, enter a user name and password. For more information, see the documentation provided with Windows Vista/Server 2008/7.


  1. Check whether communication via the IPv4 address of the computer in which you intend to install the driver is permitted in [Firewall Settings] on the Network screen. For details, see step 8 in "TCP/IPv4 Settings."
  • If communication via the relevant IPv4 address is not permitted in [Firewall Settings] on the Network screen, you cannot install the driver.
  • After you have installed the driver, if communication via the IPv4 address of the computer you have installed it on is not permitted in [Firewall Settings], you cannot print or send a fax from that computer.
  1. Install the driver.

See the installation procedure for WSD network environment in the Printer Driver Installation Guide.


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