Using this printer as a Windows printing port

Network connections can be established through Ethernet and Wireless LAN.

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

Illustration of network connection

Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2

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

Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008

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

See the explanation about how to install the printer driver for each type of ports.
For details about the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port, see "Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port".
For details about the Standard TCP/IP port, see "Using the Standard TCP/IP port".
For details about the LPR port, see "Using the LPR port".
For details about the WSD port, see "Using the WSD port".