Chapter3 Windows Peer-to- Peer Network

3.1System Architecture

Print server supports Windows Peer-to-Peer network printing mode, which is suitable for most medium and small network environments. Through quick and simple installation procedure, users can immediately enjoy the convenience of network printing.

Installation procedure is separated into following two parts:

1.Administrator Installation and Setup (refer to section 2 for more detailed information). System administrators must:

• Install administrator’s utilities into his/her computer.

• Configure print server from administrator’s configuration utility.

2.Client Installation and Configuration (refer to section 3 for more detailed information). Client users must install Windows PTPP driver (Peer-to-Peer Printing) for network printing.

In addition, after PTPP is installed, the system will automatically search for all print servers on the network, and add the printing port of the print servers into Windows’ printing port (refer to Network Printing Architecture in section 1.4 for more detailed information).

3.2Administrator Installation and Setup

The Administrator Installation can be performed on Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Server2003 with the same user interface. Before the installation, please verify that your network protocol is installed on your PC (TCP/IP, IPX and/or NetBEUI). It will be helpful in your installation process.

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