Connecting to an SMB/CIFS Network
All computers that use the machine for printing must be enabled for SMB/CIFS network use.
The setup procedures differ depending on your operating system. See the procedures below to set the computers.
Windows Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2/8.1/Server 2012/10: See "Windows Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2/8.1/Server 2012/10."
Mac OS X 10.5/10.6: See the documentation provided with your macOS.
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The following procedures describe a sample SMB/CIFS setup. Depending on your environment, the actual setup procedure may differ. |
The following is the procedure for specifying an SMB/CIFS network with Windows Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2/8.1/Server 2012/10.
In the following procedures, items displayed on the screens for Windows 8.1 are used. Depending on your environment, the items you see on the screen may differ.
1.
Display the window for setting the network connection.
Windows Server 2008: From the [Start] menu, right-click [Network] → select [Properties] → click [Manage network connections].
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2/8.1: From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel] → click [Network and Internet] → [Network and Sharing Center].
Windows Server 2012: Place the cursor on the top right (bottom right) of the desktop → select [Settings] → [Control Panel]. Select [Network and Internet] → click [Network and Sharing Center].
Windows 10: Place the cursor on the bottom left of the desktop and right-click → select [Windows System] → [Control Panel] → click [Network and Sharing Center].
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Depending on the computer that you use, the operation may differ. |
2.
Click the <Connections> local area network name → [Properties].
If you are using Windows Server 2008, right-click the [Local Area Connection] icon → select [Properties].
If you are using Windows 7/Server 2008 R2/8.1/Server 2012/10, click [Local Area Connection] → [Properties].
3.
Select [Client for Microsoft Networks], [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks], and [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]/[Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)].
4.
Double-click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]/[Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)].
5.
In the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties]/[Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties] dialog box, click [Advanced] on the [General] sheet → click the [WINS] tab.
6.
On the [WINS] sheet, select [Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP].
7.
Click [OK] repeatedly to close the dialog box.
8.
Restart the computer if prompted.