Connection Methods Selectable In Each Operating System; Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003 - Konica Minolta magicolor 8650 User Manual

Installing the printer driver for Windows
3 Installing the printer driver for Windows
3.1

Connection methods selectable in each operating system

The connection method for this machine differs depending on the operating system of the computer. The
printer driver installation method also differs depending on the connection method.
This machine can be connected via a network or a USB interface. In network connection, the printer driver
installation method differs depending on the protocol to be used.
Network connection (Ethernet):
This machine is connected as a network printer.
This printing system supports 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T standards. In addition, the Ethernet
interface supports the TCP/IP (LPD/LPR, IPP, SMB), IPX/SPX (NetWare), and AppleTalk (EtherTalk)
protocols.
The applicable protocols differ 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 Windows-
compatible computer.
3.1.1

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

Setup method
Connection
method that can
be set up with an
installer
Connection
method that can
be set up with
the Add Printer
wizard
Connection
method that can
be set up with
plug-and-play
8650
Connection method
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 (In-
ternet Printing Protocol) print service.
Printing via the Internet is possible with
the HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)
of the TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is an IPP for
SSL encrypted communication.
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.
SMB A network connection using SMB (Server
Message Block) for sharing files or print-
ers in Windows. It supports the TCP/IP
protocol.
IPP/IPPS A network connection using the IPP (In-
ternet Printing Protocol) print service.
Printing via the Internet is possible with
the HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)
of the TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is an IPP for
SSL encrypted communication.
USB A connection using a USB port.
USB A connection using a USB port.
Refer to
"Automatic installation using the in-
staller" on page 3-5
* Select the connection method in
the course of installation. Select
"Normal Printing" for Port 9100 or
USB connection, "Internet Printing"
for IPP connection, or "Secure Print-
ing" for IPPS connection.
"Installation using the wizard (Win-
dows XP/Server 2003)" on page 3-9
For Windows XP/Server 2003: "Lo-
cal connection" on page 3-16
For Windows 2000: "Local connec-
tion" on page 3-33
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