Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista

In the following procedures, items displayed on the screens for Windows 2000 are used. The items displayed may differ according to your operating system.


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  • If you are using Windows Vista, a dialog box may be displayed while you are performing the procedure. In this case, enter a user name and password. For more information, see the manuals provided with the operating system.

  1. Check the settings for <RX/Print Range> in [IP Address Range Settings] on the IPv4 or IPv6 Settings screen to see whether the IP address of the computer in which a driver is to be installed is permitted. For details, see step 8 in "TCP/IPv4 Settings," or step 6 in "TCP/IPv6 Settings."
  • If the settings for <RX/Print Range> in [IP Address Range Settings] on the IPv4 or IPv6 Settings screen do not permit the IP address, you cannot install a driver.
  • If the IP address of the computer is beyond the range of the permitted addresses set for <RX/Print Range> after installing a driver, you cannot print or send a fax from the computer.
  1. Start the Add Printer Wizard → select a network printer.
  1. Select the option for locating the printer on the Internet or on your intranet → enter the URL of your printer.

If you want to use regular IPP printing, enter the following URL in [URL].
http://<the IP address or host name of the machine>/ipp

If you want to use encrypted communication and perform IPPS printing, enter the following URL in [URL].
https://<the IP address or host name of the machine>/ipp

  1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.