Connection Methods Able To Be Selected In Each Operating System; Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2 - Konica Minolta bizhub 215 User Manual

3.2

Connection methods able to be selected in each operating system

3.2 Connection methods able to be selected in each operating sys-
tem
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. For network connection, optional Image Controller IC-209 or Net-
work Card NC-504 is required.
Network connection (Ethernet):
This machine is connected as a network printer.
This printing system supports 100Base-TX and 10Base-T standards. In addition, TCP/IP (LPD/LPR, IPP) pro-
tocols 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.
For USB connection, this manual covers only the plug and play based setup procedures.
3.2.1

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
Tips
- Log on to the computer using a user name that has the Administrator privilege, then install the printer
driver.
- The installer does not support installation in IPv6 environments.
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Reference
Before you can use this machine in the network environment, you must configure network settings for this
machine. For details, refer to the [User's Guide Network Administrator].
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Connection method
Port 9100 A network connection using the
Port 9100 print service. It uses a
TCP/IP protocol and the RAW
printing port.
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.
Port 9100 A network connection using the
Port 9100 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.
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 printers on the
network.
USB A connection using a USB port.
USB A connection using a USB port.
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