After completing the protocol settings for the printer, configure each computer to be used for printing.
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This section describes the procedure for when you are using Windows. If you are using Macintosh, see "Configuring a Computer that Performs Printing" in "Network Settings for the Printer (AppleTalk)."
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Connecting to a TCP/IP Network
Install TCP/IP client software on all the computers to be used for printing to make them able to use a TCP/IP network. For more details, see the instruction manual for the operating system.
Print Application Selection
This printer supports the following print applications when being used on a TCP/IP network.
LPD
RAW
IPP/IPPS
FTP
WSD
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Print application
A print application is software that receives print data sent via a network and outputs the data to the printer. A print application is required to print to the printer on a network.
About the printer connection
The setting procedure for the printer connection varies depending on the print application. Perform the settings for the printer connection after installing the printer driver.
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For details on the features of print applications, see the following.
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For details on the procedure for configuring a print application, see the following.
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When using FTP Client
You can print using FTP client software.
For details on the procedure for printing using FTP client software, see "FTP Client."
To manage the printer effectively
You can manage the printer effectively as follows by specifying Windows on the network as the print server.
The print server manages print data.
If you install an alternative printer driver previously, other computers can install the printer driver via the network.
For details on the procedure for configuring the print server, see "Printer Driver Installation Guide."
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