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Digirip - Connecting to TCPIP Port: Part 1

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  • 32 instructions
  • 1 video
  • Updated 2026-04-20

How to Configure the Printer Port in DigiRIP (Part 1 – Firewall and Antivirus)

  1. 0:01Overview
  2. 0:50Setting the Correct Port
  3. 1:30When to Perform a Reset
  4. 2:13Confirming the Rule
Written steps7

Overview

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  1. This is **Part 1** of a three-part series on configuring printer port connections in **DigiRIP**.
  2. Prestige printers use printer control software (such as **PrintExp**) to receive **PRN output files** from DigiRIP.
  3. Communication is handled through: **TCP/IP**
  4. This is known as a **localhost connection**, meaning data is sent and received on the same computer.
  5. This video focuses on **Reason #1** for connection failure: Firewall or antivirus software blocking communication. VERIFY TCP/IP PORT SETTINGS IN DIGIRIP
  • **IP Address:** 127.0.0.1
  • **Port:** 9100

Setting the Correct Port

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  1. Open **Queue (Q)**.
  2. Select **Manage Queues**.
  3. Choose the queue you want to use.
  4. Set the **Port** to **TCP/IP**.
  5. Enter the following: **IP Address:** 127.0.0.1
  6. Click **OK**.
  7. The queue is now configured for localhost printing. WHEN PRINTING SUDDENLY STOPS WORKING
  • **Port:** 9100

When to Perform a Reset

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  1. If printing was previously working and suddenly fails: The system may need a reset.
  2. In many cases, this restores communication between DigiRIP and the printer control software. CONFIGURING WINDOWS DEFENDER FIREWALL

Creating a Firewall Exception

  1. Click the **Windows** icon.
  2. Type **Windows Defender** in the search bar.
  3. Open **Windows Defender Firewall**.
  4. Click **Advanced Settings**.

Adding a New Inbound Rule

  1. In the new window, select **Inbound Rules**.
  2. Right-click and choose **New Rule**.
  3. Select **Port** and click **Next**.
  4. Select **TCP**.
  5. Under **Specific Local Ports**, enter: **9100**
  6. Click **Next**.
  7. Select **Allow the Connection**.
  8. Click **Next**.
  9. Leave all profiles checked: Domain
  10. Click **Next**.
  11. Enter a name for the rule.
  12. Click **Finish**.
  • Private
  • Public

Confirming the Rule

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  1. The new rule should now appear at the top of the inbound rules list.
  2. This typically resolves Windows Defender–related communication issues. IMPORTANT NOTES END OF GUIDE
  • This process **does not** resolve issues caused by:
  • Third-party firewalls
  • Third-party antivirus software
  • For those cases:
  • Contact the software provider
  • Create an exception for TCP port **9100**

End of Part 1

This completes Part 1 of the DigiRIP printer port configuration series. Please review Parts 2 and 3 for additional troubleshooting steps.

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