TCP/IP Printer Port  

This port uses a network protocol called TCP/IP to communicate with the printer. This option should be used when your printer is connected directly on the network through its own network interface card (NIC) or if you are using a print server box.

 

  1. Determine the IP Address for your printer or print server box. If you do not know how to find the IP Address, contact your system administrator.
  2. In the "Configure Printer Port" dialog, enter the IP Address into the IP Address field.
  3. Determine the [Data Type] for your printer or print server box, and select that option from the Data Type drop-down list. If your data type is not listed, try [raw] or refer to your printer documentation.
  4. Click [Test] to verify that the IP Address is accurate. If it is, click [OK]. If not, check the IP Address to ensure that it is correct.

 

NOTE: RIP-Queue must have the [IP Address or Host Name] and the[Data Type or Port Name] configured properly for the TCP/IP Printer Port to work.

 

The [Data Type or Port Name] is a specific type of data that each printer or print server box uses to transfer information. The most common [Data Type or Port Name] values, and the printer or print servers that pertain to those values, are listed below:

  • raw: HP JetDirect print server, HP internal NIC, Encad internal NIC, Mutoh internal NIC, Kodak internal NIC, and TROY XCD Pony, DataLink, and AmNet print servers.
  • lpt1_passthru: The first port of an Intel Netport.
  • lpt2_passthru: The second port of an Intel Netport.
  • l1: Netgear and Linksys print server.
  • escp2: Epson internal NIC for the 7000, 9000, and 10000 series printers.
  • C82331_PRT: Epson internal NIC for the 3000 and 5000.
  • cs0: Gretag internal NIC.
  • LP02: Seiko (SII) internal NIC.
  • PR1: Axis 540/5400 print server.

 

NOTE: By default, it has set <Port9100>. It is recommended using this port name without you use specific printers.

 

The [Test] button verifies that the [IP Address or Host Name] is valid. The [Test] button sends a ping command to the [IP Address or Host Name] to determine if the device can be found.

 

NOTE: The [Test] button does not ensure that the [IP Address or Host Name is] the correct address of the printer, nor does it guarantee that the [Data Type or Port Name] is the correct value.

 

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