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Printer Connection Method (WSD)

The following procedure describes how to perform printing with WSD when using Windows Vista.

If a dialog box is displayed while you are performing this procedure, enter a user name and password. For more information, see the documentation provided with Windows Vista.


  1. Check the settings for <RX/Print Range> in [IP Address Range Settings] on the IPv4 Settings screen to see whether the IPv4 address of the computer in which a driver is to be installed is permitted. For details, see step 8 in "TCP/IPv4 Settings."
  • If the settings for <RX/Print Range> in [IP Address Range Settings] on the IPv4 Settings screen do not permit the IPv4 address, you cannot install a driver.
  • If the IPv4 address of the computer is beyond the range of the permitted IPv4 addresses set for <RX/Print Range> after installing a driver, you cannot print or send a fax from the computer.
  1. Install the driver.
  • Using Windows Explorer:
  • Using the Add Printer Wizard:

  • Using Windows Explorer:
  • With Windows Explorer, right-click the printer icon you want to use → select [Install].

  • Using the Add Printer Wizard:
  • Start the Add Printer Wizard → select a network printer.

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