2-12Using the Printer2Direct PrintDirect PrintDirect PrintThe direct print function is a function that transmits a file from the host terminal tothe printer without the printer driver and allows the printer to detect the file andprint. Therefore, you do not need to open a file to print.To perform printing, from the Remote UI, specify the PDF file, PS/EPS file, or imagefile in TIFF/JPEG format that you want to print. You can also print PDF files byspecifying a URL on the Web.This printer also supports direct printing by command entry from Command Prompt(the LPR command).■ Printing from the Remote UI (See p. 2-12)■ Printing from Command Prompt (See p. 2-33)Direct Printing from the Remote UIYou can perform direct printing from the Remote UI by specifying a PDF file, PS/EPS file, or image file in TIFF/JPEG format. For details on the Remote UI, see"Remote UI Guide".NOTEEven if you cannot print or the printing position is skewed by the direct print function, youmay be able to print successfully by opening the file from the application and using theprinter driver.Printing the PDF File Using the Direct Print FunctionIMPORTANTNote the following when printing the PDF files using the direct print function.- To print the PDF files using the direct print function, the following optional accessoriesare required.- Hard disk- PS ROM or PS/Barcode ROM- RAM (ER-256A, ER-512A)