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How To / Selecting a Printing Method
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
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No computer as a network interface is required.
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No special utility for Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT is required.
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You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor 2 or 3.
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For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT, you can create a print log using the event viewer.
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You can print via a router.
Disadvantages
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You need to set up TCP/IP.
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For Windows Me/98/95, EpsonNet Print must be installed on all computers to use for printing.
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Internet printing
Advantages
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No proxy server (computer) is required.
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You can print to the printer over the Internet.
Disadvantages
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EPSON Status Monitor 2 or 3 cannot be used.
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TCP/IP and DNS settings are required.
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For Windows Me/98/95, EpsonNet Internet Print must be installed on all computers used for printing.
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For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000, you cannot share the Internet printer.
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Microsoft Network Shared printing
Advantages
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Easy to set up (IP address is not required if NetBEUI protocol is installed).
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No computer as a network interface is required.
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No special print utility is required.
Disadvantages
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EPSON Status Monitor 2 or 3 cannot be used.
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You cannot print via a router.
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It takes a longer time to start printing because more time is required to search for a network printer.
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