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# Using this machine as the Windows printing port

Network connections can be established through Ethernet, and Wireless LAN.

Available ports are determined based on the combination of Windows operating system version and connection method used.

Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2

Connection Method | Available Ports
--- | ---
Ethernet Wireless LAN | Standard TCP/IP port IPP port LPR port SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port

Windows Vista/7, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2

Connection Method | Available Ports
--- | ---
Ethernet Wireless LAN | Standard TCP/IP port IPP port LPR port WSD port SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port

- See the explanation about how to install the printer driver for each type of port.

- For details about Standard TCP/IP port, see "Using the Standard TCP/IP Port".

- For details about IPP port, see "Using the IPP Port".

- For details about LPR port, see "Using the LPR Port".

- For details about WSD port, see "Using the WSD Port".

- For details about SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port, see "Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port".

- Using the Standard TCP/IP Port

- Using the IPP Port

- Using the LPR Port

- Using the WSD Port

- Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port