NetComm NP3640 Configuring your Computers, Printing Methods, Which printing method should I use?

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Section 4 - Configuring your Computers

This Section details the client configuration required on LAN computers to use the printer attached to the Print Server.

Overview

Before performing client configuration, the Print Server must be installed on your LAN, and configured as described in the previous section. Both the Print Server and the attached printer must be powered ON.

Printing Methods

The Print Server supports a number of printing methods:

■Peer-to-peer Printing means that the print jobs are stored (queued) on your computer, and sent directly to the Print Server when it is available.

■Windows SMB printing is a Microsoft standard for using a "Network Printer". No additional software needs to be installed on your Windows computer, and printing from MS- DOS programs is supported. However, because the Print Server can not store files, large print jobs may cause problems.

■Server-based Print Queue means that all print jobs are stored (queued) on the Network Server (e.g. Windows NT/2000) and then sent to the Print Server . This allows the Network Administrator to modify the Print Queue. For example, an important job can be moved to the head of the queue.

■AppleTalk is also supported, and normally no configuration of the Print Server is required. See the Macintosh section of this section for details of client configuration.

Which printing method should I use?

■If using Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, 2000, or XP, the easiest method to use is Peer-to-peer Printing.

■If using Windows, and you need to print from MS-DOS programs, or you don't wish to install additional software, use SMB.

SMB is not suitable for large, complex documents. If you need to print large documents, as well as MS-DOS printing, you should install BOTH Peer-to-peer Printing and SMB printing. MS-DOS programs can use the SMB printer, Windows programs should use Peer- to-peer Printing.

■If your LAN has Network Servers (e.g. Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server) use the method advised by your Network Administrator. The Print Server can print via a queue located on a Network server, if desired.

■Unix users - refer to the Unix Manual on the CD-ROM, in the Manual/Unix directory.

■Macintosh users - refer to the Macintosh section of the User Guide.

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Contents Page Contents Introduction Connecting your Mini Print Server Green LED Red LED Description Diagnostic Push ButtonLED Indicators Yellow LED Orange LED DescriptionAdvanced Configuration and Management Configuring your Mini Print ServerConfiguration Methods Web Based Configuration and ManagementUsing the Windows Wizard ProcedureRev YML657 Rev YML657 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server User Guide Printing Methods Configuring your ComputersWhich printing method should I use? Checking your Network Protocols Windows Windows 2000/XP Setup Windows Peer-to-peer PrintingRev YML657 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server User Guide Windows 9x/ME Setup Rev YML657 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server User Guide Management Advanced Port Options Windows SMB Printing Capture Settings Printing from MS-DOS ProgramsWindows with Server-based Print Queues Windows LPR Printing Choose Standard TCP/IP Port, then click New PortMacintosh AppleTalk AppleTalk SetupAdvanced Setup and Management PrintingLPR printing Setup Macintosh OSInstallation BiAdmin Management UtilityRequirements Rev YML657 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server User Guide Device Status IconsPrinter Status Upgrade ConfigurationWizard Menus Configuration System TabTCP/IP Tab AppleTalk Tab NetBEUI Tab Internet Printing Tab Physical Port Port TabLogical Port NetWare Snmp Tab Web-Based Management PreparationConfiguration Screens Connecting to the Print ServerServer Status Configure Server AppleTalk NetBEUI TCP/IP ConnectionPrint Server Mode Remote Printer ModeGeneral Rev YML657 Management Stations Snmp Simple Network Management ProtocolTrap Receivers Logical Printers Internet Printing IPP Server Configuration Special FeaturesInternet Printing Protocol IPP Installing from the CD-ROM IPP Client Setup Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/XPIPP Client Configuration Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/NT Installing using IPPCLIENT.EXEChanging the IPP Port Settings IPP Client Setup Windows 2000/XP Using IPP Printers Mail Server Internet Mail PrintingSystem Requirements Internet Print ServerInternet Mail Printing Configuration User SoftwareInstallation User Software Checking the Printer Driver Using the new PortPrinting through the Internet Management Station Settings Configuring the Print Server for SnmpSnmp Settings Trap Receiving Station SettingsTroubleshooting FaxHardware & LAN Problems AppleTalk Macintosh Problem, perform the following steps Novell NetWare Windows Printing Problems Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as Rev YML657 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server User Guide Preparing for TCP/IP Printing Network Server ConfigurationWindows NT Server Adding a TCP/IP Remote PrinterEnter the appropriate logical printer number. e.g. L1 Novell NetWare Configuration Methods Bindery or NDSSetup Wizard Windows 2000 ServerOther Method BiAdminConfiguration Data GeneralOverview Setup for Ndps NetWareCreating an Ndps Manager Object Creating an Ndps Printer Agent Load NdpsmRegistering your NetComm Product Trademarks and NoticesUnix Systems Warranty Registration Form Page Product Warranty Limitations of Warranty