Print Server Configuration

Prerequisites

  • IGEL OS version 10 or higher

  • Printer with the integrated PCL/PS controller.

Recommendation

Assign a fixed IP address to the IGEL device or reserve one for it via DHCP.

Instructions

To use the IGEL device as a print server for locally connected printers, follow the steps below:

  1. In the IGEL Setup, go to Devices > Printer > TCP/IP.

  2. Select the port to which the printer is connected.COM 1COM 2Additional Serial PortsLPT 1USBLP 1

  3. Enable Activate TCP/IP Printer on this Port.
    Enter the TCP/IP port number on which the print server service is listening. (Windows default: 9100)
    Poll Criterion and Poll Frequency must only be adjusted if required by the environment.

  4. Click Apply or Ok to save the settings.

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    The printer can be installed and used by other systems like a regular network printer.