The following problems are common to the both Print Server mode and the Remote Printer mode.

Primary file server

Dial-up

 

File server

(primary print server)

router

 

(Print server)

 

Dial-up

router

Printer

Local network

Remote network

❏When the power is turned on

Since access is made only to the primary server, no dial-up is generated.

❏When the interface card is not correctly set

Since access is made only to the primary server, no dial-up is generated. However, if the file server/print server of the remote network is erroneously set as the primary server, an unnecessary dial-up might be generated. Correct the settings to avoid this problem.

❏During normal operation (standby/printing)

Since access is made only to the primary server, no dial-up is generated.

❏When the primary server is down during operation

Connection to the primary server is periodically attempted, but no dial-up is generated. However, if the router is set to pass SAP packets (Find Nearest Server), an unnecessary dial- up might be generated. To avoid this, turn off the printer once, or do not allow the router to pass SAP packets (Find Nearest Server).

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