5.1System Architecture
We implemented NetWare printer sharing functionality into the printer server itself, thus allowing one or more printers attached by a printer server to be connected to the network. We have developed the printer server to support NetWare printer server.
Embedded printer server, which emulates the “queue management functionality” of NetWare printer 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 printer 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 printer 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.
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