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Chapter 9: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)

IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) 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 which functions as an IPP Server. For client PCs, it is necessary to install a compatible IPP Client program. The Client must also know the IPP Server’s IP Address or URL.

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.

·You must advise clients of the IPP Server’s correct URL or IP Address. To use a URL rather than an IP Address, you need to register its domain name.

·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.

Windows IPP Client Setup

Installing using IPP CLIENT.EXE

1.Run this program, located at d:\driver\ipp\ipp client.exe, to unzip the included files.

2.The IPP Setup program will then run.

3.Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

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IPP Client Configuration for Windows 95, 98, Millennium, and NT 4.0

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 9-1

If Internet access from your location is via a Proxy Server, check Access IPP Server via Proxy Server, and enter details of your Proxy Server. (This will be the same as your Browser configuration.)

3.Enter the IP Address or URL of the IPP Server.

4.Click Select Device Port to view the available ports on the IPP Server, and select the appropriate port. A connection to the IPP Server will be estab- lished at this time.

Note: Verify that the parallel port appears in the field beside the Select Device Port button. If it does not, click the Select Device Port button, and select the appropriate parallel port.