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Features of the Printing Methods

LPR (TCP/IP) printing
Internet printing
Microsoft Network Shared printing

This section describes features of the printing methods available for you to choose.

LPR (TCP/IP) printing

Advantages

• No computer as a network interface is required.

• No special utility for Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT is required.

• You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor 2 or 3.

• For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT, you can create a print log using the event viewer.

• You can print via a router.

Disadvantages

• You need to set up TCP/IP.

• For Windows Me/98/95, EpsonNet Print must be installed on all computers to use for printing.

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Internet printing

Advantages

• No proxy server (computer) is required.

• You can print to the printer over the Internet.

Disadvantages

• EPSON Status Monitor 2 or 3 cannot be used.

• TCP/IP and DNS settings are required.

• For Windows Me/98/95, EpsonNet Internet Print must be installed on all computers used for printing.

• For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000, you cannot share the Internet printer.

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Microsoft Network Shared printing

Advantages

• Easy to set up (IP address is not required if NetBEUI protocol is installed).

• No computer as a network interface is required.

• No special print utility is required.

Disadvantages

• EPSON Status Monitor 2 or 3 cannot be used.

• You cannot print via a router.

• It takes a longer time to start printing because more time is required to search for a network printer.

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