Konica Minolta C252 User Manual

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Overview
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Printer Controller
The printer controller is a device for performing printing functions and net-
work printing functions with this machine.
Role of the Printer Controller
The printer controller is built into the machine.
You can print from applications on the computer connected to the printing 
system. When using this machine as a network printer, you can print from 
applications on the computer.
Available Printer Controller Functions
The printer controller provides the following functions.
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Printing from a computer (using the PCL printer driver or PS printer driver)
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Support of network protocols including TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, and 
AppleTalk
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Direct printing over a network using SMB (Windows), LPR, and IPP print-
ing
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Access to settings for this machine and the printer controller from a client 
computer over the network (using a Web browser)
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Control of the number of pages printed (“User Authentication” and “Ac-
count Track” functions)
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Fax operations using a computer (fax transmission)
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Note 
To perform fax operations, optional fax kit FK-502 is required.
Printing system
Machine
Printer
controller
Computer