LPD, HP JetDirect or IPP?

[komatsu]

LPD, HP JetDirect or IPP

I've never really understood the differences between these Apple printing protocols.

Is there any difference?

For a standard USB printer, what is the best one to use?

 

[BrianBaughn]

Install the printer per the manufacturer's instructions.

 

[chrfr]

LPD, HP JetDirect or IPP

I've never really understood the differences between these Apple printing protocols.

Is there any difference?

For a standard USB printer, what is the best one to use?

None of the protocols apply to a USB printer. Also those protocols aren't Apple specific; they're just generic network protocols for printing.

 

[komatsu]

So are they printer networking protocols?

 

[BrianBaughn]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line_Printer_Daemon_protocol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Printing_Protocol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JetDirect

If you read those you'll know more than me.

 

[chrfr]

So are they printer networking protocols?

Yes.

 

[komatsu]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line_Printer_Daemon_protocol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Printing_Protocol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JetDirect

If you read those you'll know more than me.

Thanks for the links Brian but I was more looking for practical knowledge rather than the theoretical.

For example, does anyone know the most recommended / used protocol as used by modern printer manufacturers for their devices?

 

[chrfr]

Thanks for the links Brian but I was more looking for practical knowledge rather than the theoretical.

For example, does anyone know the most recommended / used protocol as used by modern printer manufacturers for their devices?

It depends as much on the network environment and what existing network/server infrastructure is in place. There's not a lot of difference between them. Again, however, none of them are involved with USB printing at all.