LevelOne WPS 0100 Special Features, Internet Printing Protocol IPP, IPP Server Configuration

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Special Features

This chapter covers the special features of the LevelOne Printer Server.

Overview

The LevelOne Printer Server has four (4) special features:

∙Some LevelOne Printer Servers support IPP (Internet Printing Protocol).

∙All model support the proprietary Internet Mail Printing system.

∙SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is supported by all models.

∙Wireless Station - supported by WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB only.

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 IP Address or URL or the IPP Server.

IPP Server Configuration

The LevelOne Printer Server contains the necessary firmware to act as an IPP Server. No additional configuration is necessary. However, the following requirements must be met.

∙The LevelOne Printer Server must have a valid IP Address. For printing via the Internet, the LevelOne Printer 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, 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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