Connection methods selectable in each operating system33-6 VL3622c/VL2822c/VL2222c3.33.3 Connection methods selectable in each operating systemThe connection method for this machine varies depending on the operating system of the computer. Theprinter 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 variesdepending on the protocol to be used.Network connection (Ethernet):This machine is connected as a network printer.This printing system supports 1000Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 10Base-T standards. In addition, TCP/IP(LPD/LPR, IPP, SMB), IPX/SPX (NetWare), AppleTalk (EtherTalk) protocols 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 runningWindows.For USB connection, this manual covers only the plug and play based setup procedures.3.3.1 Windows Vista/Server 2008Setup procedures Connection method Reference pageConnection meth-od in which install-er-based setup ispossiblePort 9100 A network connection using thePORT9100 print service. It uses aTCP/IP protocol and the RAWprinting port.• Select a connectionmethod during instal-lation procedures.Select [Normal Print-ing] for the Port 9100or USB connectionmethod, or [InternetPrinting] for the IPPconnection method.IPP A network connection using theIPP (Internet Printing Protocol)print service. Printing via the In-ternet is possible with the HTTP(HyperText Transfer Protocol) ofthe TCP/IP protocol.USB A connection using a USB port.Connection meth-od in which setupis possible usingAdd Printer WizardLPR A network connection using theLPR (Line Printer Remote) printservice. It uses a TCP/IP protocoland the LPR printing port.p. 4-3Port9100 A network connection using thePORT9100 print service. It uses aTCP/IP protocol and the RAWprinting port.SMB A network connection using SMB(Server Message Block) for shar-ing files or printers in Windows. Itsupports the TCP/IP protocol.IPP/IPPS A network connection using theIPP (Internet Printing Protocol)print service. Printing via the In-ternet is possible with the HTTP(HyperText Transfer Protocol) ofthe TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is anIPP for SSL encrypted communi-cation.Web serviceprintIt is a connection correspondingto Web Service function of Win-dows Vista/Server 2008 and ca-pable of automatically detectingthe printer on the network.USB A connection using a USB port.Connection meth-od in which plugand play-basedsetup is possibleUSB A connection using a USB port. p. 4-10
