8 Printer Environment Settings252SMB EnvironmentsServer Message Block (SMB) is a protocol for sharing files or printers on Windows OS.This section explains the installation procedure for connecting a printer to a Windowsnetwork through SMB.System configurationAs the machine supports SMB protocol, you can send print data directly to the machineon the same network without going through the server.You can use either NetBEUI, TCP/IP, or even both as the transport protocol for SMB.You will need to set up the IP address on the machine and the computer if you are usingTCP/IP.NOTE: Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista do not support NetBEUI.NOTE: You can make SMB settings through CentreWare Internet Services. For moreinformation on how to make SMB settings, refer toCentreWare Internet Services onpage 147.Target computersThe following computers support printing through SMB.NOTE: NetBEUI is not recommended by Microsoft to be used as a protocol in newnetworks. It is recommended that this protocol is only used in small networks whereexisting legacy clients require it.SMB InstallationThis section describes the installation procedure for using the machine on an SMBnetwork.Installation ProcedureThe installation procedure is as follows.Network Communication SetupEnable the SMB port.When using NetBEUI:Set the SMB port to [Enabled] using the touch screen or CentreWare InternetServices.Connection OS ProtocolWindows network Windows 95Windows 98Windows MeNetBEUITCP/IPWindows NT 4.0 NetBEUITCP/IPWindows 2000 NetBEUITCP/IPWindows XPWindows Server 2003Windows VistaTCP/IP
