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Chapter 7
Special Features
This chapter covers the special features of the Print Server.
Overview
The Print Server has four (4) special features:
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Some Print Servers support IPP (Internet Printing Protocol).
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All model support the proprietary Internet Mail Printing system.
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SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is supported by all models.
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Wireless Station - supported by FPS-2PUW and FPS-2PUWG.
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 support is NOT available on models, FPS-5P-S and FPS-5P-
M.
Do NOT attempt to use IPP on these models.
IPP Server Configuration
The Print Server contains the necessary firmware to act as an IPP Server. No addi-
tional configuration is necessary. However, the following requirements must be met.
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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.
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Any Router, Gateway or Firewall linking your LAN to the Internet must NOT block
the IPP protocol.
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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.
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Unless clients are using Windows 2000, XP or Server 2003, 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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