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Setting Protocols

The protocols described in this section provide various functions that can be used on the printer.

Important

  • 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.

Note

  • For details about setting protocols, consult your network administrator.