8.1Using NetWare
This section explains the characteristics and the operating environment of the printer when it is connected to a Novell NetWare network.
8.1.1System Configuration
The system configuration is as follows:
This printer is compatible with NetWare 3.1X/4.1/4.1X/5.X. It also supports Direc- tory Services using the Print Server mode.
This printer does not support Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS), a feature in- troduced by NetWare 5.
∙Print server mode (PSERVER mode) in which the printer functions as a print server
In the PSERVER mode, the printer will function as a print server and retrieve print jobs from the print queue for printing. As it fully utilizes the functions of the printer, this mode is superior to the remote printer mode in terms of system capacity. However, in this mode, the printer will take up one user license of the file server.
8.1.2Target Computers
The target computers must meet the following requirements:
∙Compatible file servers
∙Compatible workstations