IC-208 3-5Precautions for installation 33.3 Connection methods selectable in each operating systemThe connection method for this machine differs depending on the operating system of the computer. Theprinter driver installation method also differs depending on the connection method.This machine can be connected via a network or a USB interface. In network connection, the printer driverinstallation method differs depending on the protocol to be used.Network connection (Ethernet)This machine is connected as a network printer.This printing system supports 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T standards. In addition, the Ethernetinterface supports the TCP/IP (LDP/LPR, IPP, SMB), IPX/SPX (NetWare), and AppleTalk (EtherTalk)protocols.The applicable protocols differ depending on the operating system of the computer.USB interfaceThis machine is connected as a local printer. The USB interface can be connected to a computer Windows-compatible computer.3.3.1 Windows 2000/XP/Server 20032 NoteBefore using this machine in a network environment, the network settings must be specified for thismachine. For details, refer to the User manual – Network Administrator.To install the printer driver under Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003, log on using a user name that isauthorized by the administrator.This manual describes the setup method of USB connection only using the Plug and Play.When a connection is made with the USB port, the local interface kit is required.Setup method Connection method Refer toConnectionmethod that canbe set up with aninstallerPort9100 A network connection using thePORT9100 print service. It uses a TCP/IPprotocol and the RAW printing port.Select the connection method in thecourse of installation. Select "Nor-mal Printing" for Port 9100 or USBconnection, "Internet Printing" forIPP connection, or "Secure Printing"for IPPS connection.IPP/IPPS A network connection using the IPP (In-ternet Printing Protocol) print service.Printing via the Internet is possible withthe HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)of the TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is an IPP forSSL encrypted communication.USB A connection using a USB port.Connectionmethod that canbe set up withthe "Add PrinterWizard"LPR A network connection using the LPR(Line Printer Remote) print service. Ituses a TCP/IP protocol and the LPRprinting port."Manual installation using the AddPrinter wizard" on page 4-3Port9100 A network connection using thePORT9100 print service. It uses a TCP/IPprotocol and the RAW printing port.SMB A network connection using SMB (ServerMessage Block) for sharing files or print-ers in Windows. It supports the TCP/IPprotocol.IPP/IPPS A network connection using the IPP (In-ternet Printing Protocol) print service.Printing via the Internet is possible withthe HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)of the TCP/IP protocol. IPPS is an IPP forSSL encrypted communication.USB A connection using a USB port.Connectionmethod that canbe set up withplug-and-playUSB A connection using a USB port. For Windows XP/Server 2003: "Lo-cal connection" on page 4-9For Windows 2000: "Local connec-tion" on page 4-24
