FAQ: Configuring RPM for direct socket printing (update)

Question: I have a host system running that does not support the LPR/LPD protocol, however, it does support the Telnet protocol for printing. Can I configure RPM to receive jobs using the Telnet protocol?

Answer:

RPM provides the ability to receive print jobs via a direct socket connection on any port. This is also known as stream printing or reverse telnet. Ports used for this purpose typically start at 9100 similar to the Jetdirect protocol. Follow the steps below to configure RPM for direct socket printing.

For RPM 5.0:

  1. In the RPM GUI, go to the View menu and select General Settings.
  2. Click the "Ports" icon.
  3. Click "Add Port".
  4. Select "Telnet" from the list, and enter a port number.
  5. Select a queue to send telnet jobs to. The defaults for the other settings are usually good enough.
  6. Click the "Save" button.

For RPM 4.5 and prior:

  1. Open the RPM user interface and choose Protocols from the Options menu.
  2. Choose Telnet under the Protocol Type drop list.
  3. For TCP/IP Port, enter 9100 or the number you configured on the host system.
  4. Press the Add button. You will be taken to the Telnet Setup dialog.
  5. Modify any desired settings in the Telnet Setup dialog. In most cases, the default settings should be used.
  6. Now press OK on the Server Protocols dialog. When prompted to restart the server protocols, choose Yes.
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