Configuring a Computer that Performs Printing

After completing the protocol settings for the printer, configure each computer to be used for printing.

This section describes the procedure for when you are using Windows. If you are using Macintosh, see "Configuring a Computer that Performs Printing" in "Network Settings for the Printer (AppleTalk)."

Connecting to a TCP/IP Network

Install TCP/IP client software on all the computers to be used for printing to make them able to use a TCP/IP network. For more details, see the instruction manual for the operating system.

Print Application Selection

This printer supports the following print applications when being used on a TCP/IP network.

LPD

RAW

IPP/IPPS

FTP

WSD

NOTE
Print application A print application is software that receives print data sent via a network and outputs the data to the printer. A print application is required to print to the printer on a network. About the printer connection The setting procedure for the printer connection varies depending on the print application. Perform the settings for the printer connection after installing the printer driver.

NOTE

Print application

A print application is software that receives print data sent via a network and outputs the data to the printer. A print application is required to print to the printer on a network.

About the printer connection

The setting procedure for the printer connection varies depending on the print application. Perform the settings for the printer connection after installing the printer driver.

For details on the features of print applications, see the following.
	"Features of LPD"
	"Features of RAW"
	"Features of IPP/IPPS"
	"Features of WSD"
For details on the procedure for configuring a print application, see the following.
	"Connecting the Printer (LPD/RAW)"
	"Connecting the Printer (IPP/IPPS)"
	"Connecting the Printer (WSD)"

NOTE

When using FTP Client

You can print using FTP client software.

For details on the procedure for printing using FTP client software, see "Printing Files from the Printer Using FTP Client."

To manage the printer effectively

You can manage the printer effectively as follows by specifying Windows on the network as the print server.

The print server manages print data.

If you install an alternative printer driver previously, other computers can install the printer driver via the network.

For details on the procedure for configuring the print server, see "Printer Driver Installation Guide."

For details on the procedure for viewing "Printer Driver Installation Guide", see "Installation."