Overview; Printer Controller; Role Of The Printer Controller; Available Printer Controller Functions - Konica Minolta bizhub C550 User Manual

Overview

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Printer controller

The printer controller is a device for performing printing functions and net-
work printing functions with this machine.

Role of the printer controller

The printer controller is built into the machine.
You can print from applications on the computer connected to the printing
system. When using this machine as a network printer, you can print from
applications on the computer.
Machine
Printer
controller

Available printer controller functions

The printer controller provides the following functions.
- Printing of data that is sent from a printer driver installed on a computer
- Support of network protocols including TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), IPX/SPX, and
AppleTalk
- Direct printing over a network using SMB (Windows), LPR, and IPP print-
ing
- Access to settings for this machine and the printer controller from a client
computer over the network (using a Web browser)
- Control of the number of pages printed ("User Authentication" and "Ac-
count Track" functions)
- Fax operations using a computer (PC-fax transmission)
C550
Printing system
Computer
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