C h a p t e r 5 N e t Wa r e N e t w o r k
5.1 System Architecture
We implement NetWare print sharing functionality into the print server itself, thus allowing one or
more printers attached by a print server to be connected to the network.
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, then the print server gets the print job from the queue to printers.
Netware Server
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Print Queue
Print Server
Compare with NetWare printing functionality, the advantages of embedding the NetWare network
printing functionality in the print server include:
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Installation is easier and quicker
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Network management is easier
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Printing performance is enhanced
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Relieve NetWare file server’s burden
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Relieve the need of a workstation running the remote printer utility
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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.
5.2 NetWare 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 our
configuration utility.
Please note that, you need to install the IPX protocol before the following procedure.
1. Run
NetWare
’
s PCONSOLE program to create a NetWare print server and print queue
with the appropriate names.
