Overview 2VarioLink 2221/2821/3621 2-32 Overview2.1 Printer controllerThe printer controller is a device for performing printing functions andnetwork printing functions with this machine.Role of the printer controllerThe printer controller is built into the machine.You can print from applications on the computer connected to the printingsystem. When using this machine as a network printer, you can print fromapplications on the computer.Available printer controller functionsThe printer controller provides the following functions.- Printing from a computer (using a printer driver)- Support of network protocols including TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, andAppleTalk- Direct printing over a network using Windows (SMB), LPR, and IPPprinting- Access to settings for this machine and the printer controller from a clientcomputer over the network (using a Web browser)- Control of the number of pages printed ("User Authentication" and"Account Track" function, excluding external server authentication)2 NoteOnly the PCL printer driver can be used with Windows printing.ComputerPrinting systemMachinePrintercontroller
