5 . N e t W a r e N e t w o r k
5.1System Architecture
We implement NetWare printer sharing functionality into the print server itself, thus allowing one or more printers attached by a print server to be connected to the network. We have developed the print server to support NetWare print server.
Embedded print server, which emulates the “queue management functionality” of NetWare print server, PSERVER program running on the NetWare server. A user first prints a job at a workstation, the job is routed to a NetWare server, the NetWare server stores the job in a print queue and then the print server gets the print job from the queue to printers.
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Compare with NetWare printing functionality, the advantages of embedding the NetWare network printing functionality in the print server include:
•Installation is easier and quicker.
•Network management is easier.
•Printing performance is enhanced.
•Relieve NetWare file server’s burden.
•Relieve the need of a workstation running the remote printer utility.
•Improve productivity by locating the printer near the workgroup.
Each print server should log into a NetWare server before servicing the print jobs. Each print server will occupy a user account with which it can log into the NetWare server.
5.2NetWare 3.x/4.x/5.x Installation & Setup
Once your print server is connected to your Ethernet network, you can set it up for use with your networking software.
5.2.1 Installation Using PCONSOLE
5.2.1.1Configuring as Print Server Mode
1.Run the NetWare PCONSOLE program.
2.Change the current file server, if necessary, using the Change Current File Server menu selection.
3.Choose the Print Queue Information menu selection.
4.Press the Insert key to add a new print queue.
5.Type in a print queue name, such as “PQ” or “Q1”.
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