Epson AcuLaser M8000N - Manual (Page 21)

Internet printing
Advantages
❏ No proxy server (computer) is required.
❏ You can print to the printer over the Internet.
Disadvantages
❏ EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used.
❏ TCP/IP and DNS settings are required.
❏ For Windows Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000, you cannot share the Internet printer.
Microsoft Network Shared printing
Advantages
❏ Easy to set up (IP address is not required if NetBEUI protocol is installed).
❏ No computer as a network interface is required.
❏ No special print utility is required.
Disadvantages
❏ EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used.
❏ You cannot print via a router.
❏ It takes a longer time to start printing because more time is required to search for a network
printer.
EPSON Network Guide
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