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Chapter 7
Special Features
This chapter covers the special features of the Print Server.
Overview
The Print Server has 2 special features:
• IPP (Internet Printing Protocol).
• Proprietary Internet Mail Printing system.
Internet Printing Protocol(IPP)
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a 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
which functions as an IPP Server.
Client PCs need a compatible IPP Client program. Windows 2000 and XP include a suitable
IPP client. For other versions of Windows, a client program is supplied on the Print Server's
CD-ROM.
The Client must also know the IP Address or URL or the IPP Server.
IPP Server Configuration
The Print Server contains the necessary firmware to act as an IPP Server. No additional
configuration is necessary. However, the following requirements must be met.
• The Print Server must have a valid IP Address. For printing via the Internet, the Print
Server'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.
• 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 or XP, you must provide your clients with the
supplied IPP Client software. If it is not convenient to provide the CD-ROM, supply the
IPP_CLIENT.EXE file, located in the IPP folder.
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