Konica Minolta Bizhub 215 - Manual (Page 10)

bizhub 215 2-2
2.1 Printer Controller 2
2 Overview
2.1 Printer Controller
The printer controller is a device that enables the printing function on this machine.
2.1.1 Roles of the printer controller
Incorporating the printer controller enables this machine to function as a printing system, which enables print-
ing through the use of applications loaded on the computer connected to this machine. When using this ma-
chine as a network printer, you can print using applications loaded on the computer. Two types of controllers
are available for this machine: The standard controller and the optional Image Controller IC-209.
Standard controller
The standard controller can be connected to the computer via a USB port, and uses the GDI printer driver for
printing.
1. This machine
2. Printer controller
3. Printing system
The standard printer controller provides the following functions:
- Printing data sent from a printer driver on a computer
- Controlling the number of pages to be printed (Account Track functions)
- Fax transmission direct from a computer (PC-FAX transmission)
If optional Network Card NC-504 is installed, you can use functions via the network in the same way as when
optional Image Controller IC-209 is installed.