The protocols described in this section provide various functions that can be used on the printer.
If a protocol is disabled or inactive, functions provided by that protocol cannot be used.
TCP/IP
Functions using ftp, lpr, rcp, diprint, http, ipp, web, wins, or smb*1
*1 SMB session using TCP/IP
You cannot switch between protocols, but turning off or disabling TCP/IP will also disable smtp and dns.
SMB
Printer function using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client
Printer function using Microsoft Windows Network
LPR
Printer function using standard TCP/IP
Printer function using the command line
FTP
Printer function using the command line
Function to obtain device information using the command line
RCP
Printer function using the command line
Function to obtain device information using the command line
DIPRINT
Printer function using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client
WEB
Web Image Monitor function
SNMP
Bidirectional communication function using a printer driver
Function to obtain device information using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client/Admin
IPP
Printer function using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client
HTTP
Web Image Monitor function
Function to obtain device information using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin
Disabling http will also disable ipp and web.
For details about setting protocols, consult your network administrator.