Using this machine as the Windows printing port

Network connections can be established through Ethernet.

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

Illustration of windows printing port

Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2
Connection Method	Available Ports
Ethernet	Standard TCP/IP port LPR port IPP port

Windows Vista/7, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2
Connection Method	Available Ports
Ethernet	Standard TCP/IP port LPR port

See the explanation about how to install the printer driver for each type of port.
For details about Standard TCP/IP port, see "Installing the Printer Driver (Standard TCP/IP Port)".
For details about LPR port, see "Installing the Printer Driver (LPR Port)".
For details about IPP port, see "Installing the Printer Driver (IPP Port)".