IPS Gateway User’s Guide (5/2002) 3-11IPS Gateway operationIPDS ConnectionThe IPDS Connection option allows you to select and configure the IPSGateway connection method to the host, either TCP/IP or channel-attached.TCP/IP and channel-attached connectivity are mutually exclusive; the UIdoes not allow both to be selected. Both methods are described below.Configuring TCP/IP connectionThe TCP area allows you to identify the number of the TCP/IP port usedin conjunction with the TCP/IP address assigned to the printer controllerto send data to IPS Gateway from your host computer(s).NOTE: PSF defaults to port number 5001 if the port number is notchanged in the printer definition.To configure TCP/IP:Step 1. In the IPDS Connection area, select TCP.Step 2. In the Port drop-down box, enter or select the port number. The value youenter must match the port number specified at the host for the logicalprinter. Valid values are 5001 through 65535.Step 3. Click Save to save your settings and reset IPDS as indicated; see“Important setup instructions” for more information.Step 4. Drain and restart the printer at the host for the changes to take effect.
