Preparing The Machine; Confirming The Connection Method; Network Connection - Ricoh Aficio MP 171F Operating Instructions Manual

1. Preparing the Machine

This chapter describes how to connect this machine to your computer, and install the printer driver.
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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 this printer as 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.
BMG021S
Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2
Connection Method Available Ports
• Ethernet • SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port
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