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Chapter 7: Internet Printing Protocol
Overview
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch
Chapter 7: Internet Printing Protocol
Overview
Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) is a new standards-based system to allow remote printing from a PC to any
accessible printer. Normally, the printer will be attached to a computer or other device that functions as an IPP
Server. For client PCs, it is necessary to install a compatible IPP Client program. The Client must also know the IP
Address or URL of the IPP Server.
The PrintServer contains the necessary firmware to act as an IPP Server. No additional configuration is
necessary. However, the following requirements must be met:
• The PrintServer must have a valid IP Address. For printing via the Internet, the PrintServer’s IP Address must
be external (allocated by your ISP), rather than an IP Address on your local LAN.
• Any Router, Gateway, or Firewall linking your LAN to the Internet must NOT block the IPP protocol. (IPP
Protocol uses Port Services 631/TCP.)
• You must advise clients of the correct URL or IP Address of the IPP Server. To use a URL rather than an IP
Address, you need to register the domain name for the URL.
• Unless clients are using Windows 2000, you must provide your clients with the supplied IPP Client software. If
it is not convenient to provide the CD-ROM, supply the setup.exe file, located in the IPP folder.
Windows IPP Client Setup
Installing using setup.exe
1. Run this program, located at d:\driver\ipp\setup.exe, to unzip the included files.
2. The IPP Setup program will then run.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
IPP Client Configuration for Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP
1. Run the Add IPP Port program entry created by the installation. A screen like the one shown in Figure 8-1 will
be displayed.
Figure 7-1: Configure IPP Port