Installing The Printer Driver; Confirming The Connection Method; Network Connection - Ricoh MP 2553 Series Read Me First

2. Installing the Printer Driver

This chapter explains how to install and configure the printer drivers for use on the Windows operating
system. Installing procedures on Windows 7 is shown as an example except where indicated.

Confirming the Connection Method

This machine supports network and local connection.
Before installing the printer driver, check how the machine is connected. Follow the driver installation
procedure that is appropriate to the connection method.

Network Connection

This machine can be used as a Windows printing port or network printer.
Using the Windows printing port
Network connections can be established through Ethernet and Wireless LAN.
Available ports are determined based on the combination of Windows operating system version and
connection method used.
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2
Connection Method
• Ethernet
• Wireless LAN
Windows Vista/7, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2
Connection Method
• Ethernet
• Wireless LAN
Available Ports
• Standard TCP/IP port
• IPP port
• LPR port
• SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port
Available Ports
• Standard TCP/IP port
• IPP port
• LPR port
• WSD port
• SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port
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