# Configuring the Machine for Printing from a Computer

When using the machine as a network printer, you can configure the protocols and ports used for printing and create a print server for the machine. Before configuring the machine for printing from a computer, perform the basic setup procedures, including the printer driver installation. For more information, see the Printer Driver Installation Guide.

Printing protocols are rules for delivering document data created on a computer to the machine, and can be selected according to the printing purpose or the network environment. Ports are gateways for passing document data from a computer to the printer. Incorrect port settings are often the cause when documents cannot be printed from a network computer.

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