Peer-to-Peer vs. All users requiring access to a network printer in peer-to-peer mode Client-Server Printing will need to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software onto
their workstation. Users may then add the required network printer to their systems and use the printer as if it was connected directly to their workstation. Peer-to-peer printing affords the following benefits:
•You can monitor the printer status at all times and be notified when a print job is complete.
•You do not have to rely on a server.
Client-server operation requires only one user to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software onto their workstation. This user then adds the printer to his or her workstation (the server) and shares the printer with other users on the network. The other users (the clients) may connect to the printer through the server via the Windows Print Manager in Windows 3.1 and NT platforms, and the System Printers folder in Windows 95 platforms.
The client-server mode provides a way of maintaining queue ordering and job priority, but at a price. This is because:
•You cannot receive printer status or print job notification.
•The workstation set up as the server must be available at all times. It must also have the capacity to handle the print jobs that pass through it.
Notes: ❏ When using the client-server mode, other users may still install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software, for printing directly to the network printer in Peer-to-Peer mode.
❏When using the client-server mode, it is recommended that the server is setup only on a Windows for Workgroups workstation.
Windows 3.1
In order to print to a network printer, Windows 3.1 requires the installation of network support, such as the LAN Server or LAN Manager Workstation software. When installed, proceed as described under Windows for Workgroups below.
