Before using the machine
1.5
Printer controller
The printer controller is a device for performing printing functions and network printing functions with this
machine.
1.5.1
Role of the printer controller
The printer controller processes printing data in this machine, which plays an important role in the printing
system. The computer provides connections through the printer controller, allowing printing from
applications. When using this machine as a network printer, you can print from applications on the computer.
The printer controller provides the following functions:
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Printing data being sent from a printer driver on a computer
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Support of network protocols including TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), IPX/SPX, and AppleTalk (Mac OS X
10.2/10.3/10.4/10.5)
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Direct printing over a network using Web Service Printing (Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008
R2), SMB (Windows), LPR, and IPP printing
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Access to settings for this machine and the printer controller from a client computer over the network
(using a Web browser)
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Control of the number of pages printed (the User Authentication and Account Track functions)
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Printing system
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Printer
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