Connecting an IPP printer in Windows

You can use the following steps to connect Windows to PrinterOn using IPP. You’ll need the IP address of the server hosting the PrinterOn software.

Note: The specific panels in Control Panel may vary depending on which version of Windows you are running.

📘 Instructions

To connect an IPP printer to a Windows:

• Enable IPP printing:

  • Click Control Panel > Programs and Features, then select Turn Windows Features On or Off.

  • In the features list, expand Print and Document Services and verify that Internet Printing Client is checked.

• Return to the Control Panel home page, then open Devices and Printers.

• On the Devices and Printers screen, click Add a Printer.

• In the Add Printer dialog, choose Network, then click The printer I want isn’t listed.

• Choose Select a shared printer by name and enter the IP address of the machine where the PDG is located. Include the port number used by the PDG. For example:

http://172.16.100.101:6310/generated-printer-1

If necessary, you can validate that the port is open by using Telnet.

• Click Next. Windows attempts to connect to the PrinterOn printer using IPP.

• Select the printer driver that you want to use.

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