Network Environment Setup

The printer and the network server must be set up prior to performing operations such as installing a print driver on the selected computer, printing a document or displaying the status of the printer or a job.

This section explains briefly how to set up each network environment.

Important

Network Environment Setup explains the setup to be performed by the administrator. Users with administrator rights can read this documentation and perform the necessary tasks in setting up the respective network environment.

Required System Environment

This section explains the system environments in which the tools provided on the "Driver CD Kit" CD-ROM can be used.

Connecting via the TCP/IP Network (LPD)

This section explains the environment setup for printing to a printer on a TCP/IP network (LAN) connected via the LPD service.

Connecting via the Microsoft Windows Network (SMB)

This section explains the environment setup for printing to a printer on a Microsoft Windows network (LAN) connected via the SMB protocol.

Connecting via the Internet

This section explains the environment setup for printing to an internet printer connected via the IPP protocol.