Which ports are used by network printers?
Description
The following table lists services used in network printing and the protocols they provide in the network printing process. Not all services are installed or active at all times, and the protocols used in network printing depend on the type of clients submitting jobs to the print server.
NOTE:Please contact your printer manufacturer to know the exact port numbers used by your printer.
Ports Assignment for Network Printing:
| Service Name | UDP | TCP |
|---|---|---|
| Services for Macintosh (uses AppleTalk) | 201, 202, 204, 206 | 201, 202, 204, 206 |
| Internet Printing Protocol (uses HTTP) | 80 | 80 |
| NWLink (uses IPX/SPX) | 213 | 213 |
| LPDSVC (accepts LPR) | 515 | 515 |
| LPR Port (sends LPR) | 721-731, >1023 | 721-731, >1023 |
| Server (using SMB) | 137, 138 | 139 |
| Server (using RPC) | 530 | 530 |
| Standard Port Monitor (using SNMP) | 161, 162 | 161, 162 |
| Standard Port Monitor (using LPR) | > 1023 | > 1023 |
| Standard Port Monitor (using RAW) | 2000, 2501-2503, 3001, 6869, >=9100 | 2000, 2501, 2503, 3001, 6869, >=9100 |
TIP: Excerpt from Microsoft.com Technote: How Network Printing Works