Connection Methods Selectable In Each Operating System; Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2 - Konica Minolta bizhub 36 User Manual

3.3

Connection methods selectable in each operating system

3.3 Connection methods selectable in each operating system
The connection method for this machine varies depending on the operating system of the computer. The
printer driver installation method also varies depending on the connection method. This machine can be con-
nected via a network or a USB interface. In network connection, the printer driver installation method varies
depending on the protocol to be used.
Network connection (Ethernet):
This machine is connected as a network printer.
This printing system supports 1000Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 10Base-T standards. In addition, TCP/IP
(LPD/LPR, IPP), IPX/SPX (NetWare), AppleTalk (EtherTalk) protocols are supported.
The applicable protocols vary depending on the operating system of the computer.
USB interface:
This machine is connected as a local printer. The USB interface can be connected to a computer running
Windows, Mac OS X or Linux.
For USB connection, this manual covers only the plug and play based setup procedures.
3.3.1

Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2

Setup procedures
Connection meth-
od in which install-
er-based setup is
possible
Connection meth-
od in which setup
is possible using
Add Printer Wizard
Connection meth-
od in which plug
and play-based
setup is possible
Reference
- To use Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2, log on to the computer using a user name with
Administrator privileges, and then install the printer driver.
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Connection method
Port 9100 A network connection using the
PORT9100 print service. It uses a
TCP/IP protocol and the RAW
printing port.
IPP A network connection using the
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)
print service. Printing via the In-
ternet is possible with the HTTP
(HyperText Transfer Protocol) of
the TCP/IP protocol.
USB A connection using a USB port.
LPR A network connection using the
LPR (Line Printer Remote) print
service. It uses a TCP/IP protocol
and the LPR printing port.
Port9100 A network connection using the
PORT9100 print service. It uses a
TCP/IP protocol and the RAW
printing port.
IPP/IPPS A network connection using the
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)
print service. Printing via the In-
ternet is possible with the HTTP
(HyperText Transfer Protocol) of
the TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is an
IPP for SSL encrypted communi-
cation.
Web service It is a connection corresponding
print to Web Service function of Win-
dows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server
2008 R2 and capable of automat-
ically detecting the printer on the
network.
USB A connection using a USB port.
USB A connection using a USB port.
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Reference page
p. 4-2
• Select a connection
method during instal-
lation procedures.
Select [Normal Print-
ing] for the Port 9100
or USB connection
method, or [Internet
Printing] for the IPP
connection method.
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