Epson SureColor F6200 Network Guide - Page 12

Selecting a Printing Method

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Selecting a Printing Method Printing from Windows Check if there is a Windows 8/7/Vista/XP print server on your network, and then use the suggestions below. Note: Only the recommended printing methods are introduced here. See "Features of the Printing Methods" on page 12 for information on additional methods. If no Windows 8/7/Vista/XP print server exists We recommend TCP/IP printing. See "Windows 8/7/Vista" on page 13, "Windows XP" on page 15, or "Setting Up the Network Interface" on page 16. If a Windows 8/7/Vista/XP print server exists On the server, set the printer to connect and turn it into a shared printer. Your clients can then print to this shared printer. Features of the Printing Methods This section describes features of the printing methods available for you to choose. TCP/IP printing Advantages O Connects directly to the network; no USB cable required. O No special utility for Windows 8/7/Vista/XP is required. O You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor. O You can print via a router. Disadvantages O You need to set up TCP/IP. How To 12

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How To
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Selecting a Printing Method
Printing from Windows
Check if there is a Windows 8/7/Vista/XP print server on your network, and then use the
suggestions below.
Note:
Only the recommended printing methods are introduced here. See “Features of the Printing
Methods” on page 12 for information on additional methods.
If no Windows 8/7/Vista/XP print server exists
We recommend TCP/IP printing. See “Windows 8/7/Vista” on page 13, “Windows XP” on
page 15, or “Setting Up the Network Interface” on page 16.
If a Windows 8/7/Vista/XP print server exists
On the server, set the printer to connect and turn it into a shared printer. Your clients can
then print to this shared printer.
Features of the Printing Methods
This section describes features of the printing methods available for you to choose.
TCP/IP printing
Advantages
O
Connects directly to the network; no USB cable required.
O
No special utility for Windows 8/7/Vista/XP is required.
O
You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor.
O
You can print via a router.
Disadvantages
O
You need to set up TCP/IP.