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.

Illustration of windows printing port

Windows 2000

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

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 "Installing the Printer Driver".
For details about IPP port, see "Installing the Printer Driver".
For details about LPR port, see "Installing the Printer Driver".
For details about WSD port, see "Installing the Printer Driver".
For details about SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port, see "Installing the Printer Driver".
If you are using the 64-bit version of an operating system, download the printer driver from the manufacturer's Web site.