Understanding the Virtual Printer Gateway

The InfoPrint Manager for Windows Virtual Printer (VP) is a specialized utility that enables the submission of raw print jobs to an InfoPrint Manager destination over a TCP/IP connection. This functionality is particularly useful when integrating InfoPrint Manager with other operating systems or software that generate raw print data.

The Virtual Printer (VP) listens for incoming TCP/IP connections on port 9100. When a client sends a print job, Virtual Printer (VP) receives the raw data and forwards it directly to an InfoPrint Manager destination, bypassing the Windows print subsystem entirely. This allows for seamless job submission from non-Windows systems or custom printing applications.

Only one instance of Virtual Printer (VP) can run at a time on a given InfoPrint Manager server. Attempting to run multiple instances may result in conflicts or failure to bind to port 9100.

Virtual Printer (VP) can use a mapping file to interpret and translate PJL commands embedded in the data stream. These PJL commands are mapped to corresponding InfoPrint Manager attributes, ensuring that job parameters like paper size, input trays, and duplex settings are correctly applied. A sample mapping file is provided with the InfoPrint Manager installation. This file must be reviewed and customized to align with your specific print environment and job requirements before submitting any jobs to the Virtual Printer (VP) Gateway.

For more information on modifying the mapping file and submitting print files through the VP, see RICOH InfoPrint Manager for Windows: Procedures.