Selecting a Printing Method
Printing from Windows
Check if there is a Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2012/Server 2008/Server 2003 print server on
your network, and then use the suggestions below.
Note:
Only the recommended printing methods are introduced here. See "Features of the Printing Methods" on
page 12 for information on additional methods.
If no Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2012/Server 2008/Server 2003 print server exists
We recommend TCP/IP printing. See "Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/Server 2012/Server 2008" on
page 19, "Windows XP" on page 22, or "Windows Server 2003" on page 25.
If a Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2012/Server 2008/Server 2003 print server exists
On the server, set the printer to connect and turn it into a shared printer. Your clients can then print to
this shared printer.
Printing from Mac OS
Mac OS X 10.6 or later
❏ Bonjour
Features of the Printing Methods
This section describes features of the printing methods available for you to choose.
TCP/IP printing
Advantages
❏ No computer as a network interface is required.
❏ No special utility for Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2012/Server 2008/Server 2003 is required.
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