Configuring the Machine for Printing or Faxing from a Computer

When using the machine as a network printer or a PC-to-fax machine, you can configure the protocols and ports used for printing and create a print server for the machine. Before configuring the machine for printing or faxing from a computer, perform the basic setup procedures, including the printer driver installation (MF Driver Installation Guide).


For PCL or PS printing, an optional PCL Print Kit or PS Print Kit is required. When using the machine as a PC-to-fax machine, an optional Super G3 FAX Board is required. Printing protocols are rules for delivering document data created on a computer to the machine, and can be selected according to the printing purpose or the network environment. Ports are gateways for passing document data from a computer to the printer. Incorrect port settings are often the cause when documents cannot be printed from a network computer.

For PCL or PS printing, an optional PCL Print Kit or PS Print Kit is required.

When using the machine as a PC-to-fax machine, an optional Super G3 FAX Board is required.

Printing protocols are rules for delivering document data created on a computer to the machine, and can be selected according to the printing purpose or the network environment.

Ports are gateways for passing document data from a computer to the printer. Incorrect port settings are often the cause when documents cannot be printed from a network computer.