2 overview of printer functions, 1 printer controller, 1 role of the printer controller – Konica Minolta BIZHUB C203 User Manual

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Overview of printer functions

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Overview of printer functions

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Printer controller

The printer controller is a device for performing printing functions and network printing functions with this
machine.

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Role of the printer controller

With the built-in printer controller, this machine works as a printing system, allowing printing 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.

The printer controller provides the following functions:

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Printing data being sent from a printer driver on a computer

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Support of network protocols including TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), IPX/SPX, and AppleTalk

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Direct printing over a network using SMB (Windows), LPR, and IPP printing

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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 (the User Authentication and Account Track functions)

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Fax operations using a computer (PC-fax transmission)

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Note

In order to use the fax functions, the optional fax kit is required.

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Detail

For details on the PC-fax transmission, refer to the User manual – Network Scan/Fax/Network Fax
Operations.

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Printing system

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Printer controller

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