This post provides print server support for Microsoft windows Vista operating system and provide steps by steps solution to fix multifunction print server
The Minolta Di450 all-in-one machine is meant for high-capacity printing applications such as printing multiple documents with many pages in rapid succession for a home or office computer network. If you want all of the computers on your network to be able to access the Minolta printer individually, you can set up a print server by using the built-in networking features of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
Insert the software installation disc that came with the Minolta Di450 printer into the computer on your network that is closest to the router. Follow the instructions that will pop up on the computer screen to install the Minolta printer software.
Take an Ethernet cable and connect one end into the Ethernet port on the back of the Minolta Di450 printer. Connect the other end into an open Ethernet port on the back of your network's router.
Open the "Start" menu on the computer where you installed the Minolta software. Click on the icon labeled "Control Panel." Scroll through the options and locate the icon labeled as "Network and Sharing Center." Double click the icon to bring up a new window. Click on the "View Computers and Devices" link at the left side of the window.
Click on the blue button labeled "Add A Printer" at the top of the window. Click on the "Add a Network Printer" button, then click on the "Next" button at the bottom of the window. Wait for the list of available printers to appear on the menu screen. Click on the Minolta printer, then click on "Next." Click "OK" to finish the process.
Close the "Network and Sharing Center" window. Access the other computers on the network that will need to use the Minolta printer and repeat the process of adding the printer in the "Network and Sharing Center" menu.
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This post provides print server support to fix print server problems, If you have problem with your print server listed below you can get troubleshooting via this post.
1) If the printer is printing "garbage" characters, go to step 7b).
2) If there is a Windows error message when printing then, consult Windows Server Support.
3) Try printing from another computer. If this is successful, then there is a problem with your computer configuration, not the print server. Consult the computer and operating system documentation.
4) Turn off the print server, then turn it on. Test whether print server works.
5) Run the print server Setup Wizard. (Start > Programs > NETGEAR Print Server > NETGEAR Print Server Setup Wizard.)
6) For PC users, In the "Network Protocols on this PC" one of the three protocols must read "installed".
7) Click Next in the Wizard. If the print server is on the list found then:
(Retest your printer if you make changes to any of the following.)
7a) Check the print server's IP address. If it is 0.0.0.0, then the printer is not recognized. Unless you have a router, the print server's IP must be on the same segment. To set the IP, click Next until you see the TCP/IP screen. If you have a DHCP server on your network, select Obtain IP Address Automatically. Otherwise, click Fixed IP Address, and Suggest New Values. Click Next and Finish to exit the Wizard.
7b) If the printer does not match the printer driver in the operating system then run the Add Printer Wizard. (As described in the product manuals.)
7c) If the printer driver is PSName_Px, then run the Add Printer Wizard, or change it to the print server port.
7d) Disable the printer's bidirectional feature, if it's turned on.
8) Else, if the print server is not found:
8a) Click Refresh.
8b) Make sure you can access other places from your computer. If you can't, then troubleshoot computer or Internet connectivity.
8c) If you are running a software firewall, disable it, and use the NETGEAR firewall, instead. (It's almost certain to be faster.) This includes the Windows XP firewall — which may have been turned on during Windows upgrade or installation without you being aware of it. See Firewalls that Conflict with NETGEAR Such as Windows XP — unless you know for certain this feature isn't on.
1) If the printer is printing "garbage" characters, go to step 7b).
2) If there is a Windows error message when printing then, consult Windows Server Support.
3) Try printing from another computer. If this is successful, then there is a problem with your computer configuration, not the print server. Consult the computer and operating system documentation.
4) Turn off the print server, then turn it on. Test whether print server works.
5) Run the print server Setup Wizard. (Start > Programs > NETGEAR Print Server > NETGEAR Print Server Setup Wizard.)
6) For PC users, In the "Network Protocols on this PC" one of the three protocols must read "installed".
7) Click Next in the Wizard. If the print server is on the list found then:
(Retest your printer if you make changes to any of the following.)
7a) Check the print server's IP address. If it is 0.0.0.0, then the printer is not recognized. Unless you have a router, the print server's IP must be on the same segment. To set the IP, click Next until you see the TCP/IP screen. If you have a DHCP server on your network, select Obtain IP Address Automatically. Otherwise, click Fixed IP Address, and Suggest New Values. Click Next and Finish to exit the Wizard.
7b) If the printer does not match the printer driver in the operating system then run the Add Printer Wizard. (As described in the product manuals.)
7c) If the printer driver is PSName_Px, then run the Add Printer Wizard, or change it to the print server port.
7d) Disable the printer's bidirectional feature, if it's turned on.
8) Else, if the print server is not found:
8a) Click Refresh.
8b) Make sure you can access other places from your computer. If you can't, then troubleshoot computer or Internet connectivity.
8c) If you are running a software firewall, disable it, and use the NETGEAR firewall, instead. (It's almost certain to be faster.) This includes the Windows XP firewall — which may have been turned on during Windows upgrade or installation without you being aware of it. See Firewalls that Conflict with NETGEAR Such as Windows XP — unless you know for certain this feature isn't on.
A wireless print server allows one or two printers to be conveniently shared across a WiFi network. Wireless print servers for home networks generally are available in both 802.11b and 802.11g varieties.
Wireless print servers offer the following advantages:
* Allows printers to be conveniently located anywhere within wireless network range, not tied to the location of computers
* Does not require a computer be always turned on in order to print
* Does not require a computer to manage all print jobs, that can bog down its performance
* Allows administrators to change computer names and other settings without having to re-configure the network printing settings.
A wireless print server must be connected to printers by a network cable, normally USB 1.1 or USB 2.0. The print server itself can connect to a wireless router over WiFi, or it can be joined using an Ethernet cable.
Most print server products include setup software on a CD-ROM that must be installed on one computer to complete the initial configuration of the device. As with network adapters, wireless print servers must be configured with the correct network name (SSID) and encryption settings. Additionally, a wireless print server requires client software be installed on each computer needing to use a printer.
The Linksys WPS54G 802.11g USB wireless print server is shown. Print servers are very compact devices that include a built-in wireless antenna and LED lights to indicate status.
Source: compnetworking.about.com/
Wireless print servers offer the following advantages:
* Allows printers to be conveniently located anywhere within wireless network range, not tied to the location of computers
* Does not require a computer be always turned on in order to print
* Does not require a computer to manage all print jobs, that can bog down its performance
* Allows administrators to change computer names and other settings without having to re-configure the network printing settings.
A wireless print server must be connected to printers by a network cable, normally USB 1.1 or USB 2.0. The print server itself can connect to a wireless router over WiFi, or it can be joined using an Ethernet cable.
Most print server products include setup software on a CD-ROM that must be installed on one computer to complete the initial configuration of the device. As with network adapters, wireless print servers must be configured with the correct network name (SSID) and encryption settings. Additionally, a wireless print server requires client software be installed on each computer needing to use a printer.
The Linksys WPS54G 802.11g USB wireless print server is shown. Print servers are very compact devices that include a built-in wireless antenna and LED lights to indicate status.
Source: compnetworking.about.com/
Are you forever doomed to leaving a PC running 24-7 just to share the printer?
Not if you plug a print server into your router, then plug the printer into the server. Then all PCs on your network can tap that inkjet or laser.
This may not sound like a major deal, but trust me: Once you've sampled this kind of setup, you can't go back to old-school printer sharing.
Buy.com has the D-Link DP-301U Printer Server for $19.99 shipped. That's half the usual price and a bargain compared with buying a new, network-compatible printer.
These are new units, not refurbs, and you don't have to deal with any rebates. The DP-301U is compatible with Windows and Mac networks; all you need is a printer that has a USB interface.
Make that a compatible printer. The DP-301U works with most Canon, Epson, HP, and Lexmark models--check D-Link's compatibility list (which to me looks a little out of date--I suspect there are newer printers that will also work) to make sure your model is supported.
Not if you plug a print server into your router, then plug the printer into the server. Then all PCs on your network can tap that inkjet or laser.
This may not sound like a major deal, but trust me: Once you've sampled this kind of setup, you can't go back to old-school printer sharing.
Buy.com has the D-Link DP-301U Printer Server for $19.99 shipped. That's half the usual price and a bargain compared with buying a new, network-compatible printer.
These are new units, not refurbs, and you don't have to deal with any rebates. The DP-301U is compatible with Windows and Mac networks; all you need is a printer that has a USB interface.
Make that a compatible printer. The DP-301U works with most Canon, Epson, HP, and Lexmark models--check D-Link's compatibility list (which to me looks a little out of date--I suspect there are newer printers that will also work) to make sure your model is supported.
Source: CNET
Multi-user access to your printer is now simpler than ever. NETGEAR's USB Mini Print Server does away with the hassles of sharing your printer among multiple PCs. Its easy external USB connection links one USB printer to as many as three PCs, so different network users can run multiple print jobs at the same time from anywhere on a home or office network.
The attractive case design looks great in any environment, and its compact size allows you to place it close at hand or out of the way to open up your work area. Easy setup with NETGEAR's Smart Wizard install assistant saves you time and effort so you're up and running in minutes. Since no parallel printer cable is needed, it saves you money too..
Technical Specification:
The attractive case design looks great in any environment, and its compact size allows you to place it close at hand or out of the way to open up your work area. Easy setup with NETGEAR's Smart Wizard install assistant saves you time and effort so you're up and running in minutes. Since no parallel printer cable is needed, it saves you money too..
Technical Specification:
| General | |
| Device Type | Print server |
| Form Factor | External |
| Interface (Bus) Type | USB |
| Width | 34.1 in |
| Depth | 23.2 in |
| Height | 9.6 in |
| Weight | 2.7 oz |
| Networking | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Cabling Type | Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Mbps |
| Network / Transport Protocol | TCP/IP |
| Status Indicators | Link activity, power, alert |
| Features | DHCP support |
| Processor / Memory | |
| RAM | 4 MB |
| Flash Memory | 1 MB |
| Expansion / Connectivity | |
| Interfaces | 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 |
| Connections | 1 x USB |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Cables Included | 1 x USB cable ( external ) - 5 ft |
| Power | |
| Power Device | Power adapter - external |
| Software / System Requirements | |
| Software Included | Drivers & Utilities |
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP |
| Manufacturer Warranty | |
| Service & Support | 1 year warranty |
| Service & Support Details | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
| Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
| Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% |
| Universal Product Identifiers | |
| Part Numbers | PS121, PS121NA |
| UPC | 0606449034684 |
PS1126 for HP Output Devices Offers Protection of Investment With Integrated Future Technologies.
The German network specialist SEH has integrated future technologies into its new PS1126 interface card for HP printers with EIO port. PS1126 is the first print server worldwide to attach these HP output devices to gigabit fibre optic networks (1000BaseSX). Both gigabit and fibre optic technology are future technologies offering faster data transfer and more available bandwidth for large volume print jobs. In addition, fibre optic networks are eavesdropping-secure. PS1126 is IPv6-ready, equipped with ThinPrint technology for bandwidth optimization and control and ThinPrint SSL encryption, and comes with an unmatched security package. The new model is available as of now for 495 Euro.
The German network specialist SEH has integrated future technologies into its new PS1126 interface card for HP printers with EIO port. PS1126 is the first print server worldwide to attach these HP output devices to gigabit fibre optic networks (1000BaseSX). Both gigabit and fibre optic technology are future technologies offering faster data transfer and more available bandwidth for large volume print jobs. In addition, fibre optic networks are eavesdropping-secure. PS1126 is IPv6-ready, equipped with ThinPrint technology for bandwidth optimization and control and ThinPrint SSL encryption, and comes with an unmatched security package. The new model is available as of now for 495 Euro.
New IT technologies are often bandwidth-hungry. Print jobs with intensive use of graphic elements and colour also quickly grow into large volume files. Gigabit and fibre optic technologies play an increasingly important role for network design as both provide for greater bandwidth. The new PS1126 print server enables users to connect printers directly to gigabit fibre optic cabling. In this way network printing benefits from fast and eavesdropping secure data transmission, eliminating the need for special media converters, which also often cause failures.
Future Technologies for Network Printing
The SEH PS1126 print server comes with even more features which offer protection of investment. While being fully functional with the currently still prevalent network protocol IPv4, the print server is IPv6-enabled, allowing for a planned migration to this protocol which is spreading out more and more so printers, too, can be attached to IPv6 networks. The latest ThinPrint .print client is integrated for utilising PS1126 in environments with innovative ThinPrint .print software, e.g. desktop virtualisation or server-based computing, providing efficient bandwidth control and optimisation for network printing.
As all SEH print servers, PS1126 comes with a powerful security package as well as regular soft- and firmware updates, free tech support, and a warranty of up to five years.
Source: http://pressemitteilung.ws/node/149523
Data Requirements
The following table lists the data requirements for setting up a print server.
| Parameter | Description | Your Value |
|---|---|---|
| Printer name | User-assigned name of the printer. | |
| Printer share name | User-assigned name of the printer as it will appear to network clients. This can be the same as the printer name if you want. Due to client limitations, this name should be limited to 8 characters. | |
| List of client operating systems | To facilitate automatic download of drivers from the server to the client, you must know in advance the operating systems of the clients which will use the shared printer. |
Configuration Procedure
Authority Level Required
1. The first step in setting up a print server is to set the machine up to print directly to the printer. If you have not already done so, do the procedure Configuring Windows 2000 to Print Directly to the Printer, and return here when done.Some of the following configuration steps may require administrative authority.
2. Select Start, then Settings, then Printers. You see the Printers folder.
3. Right-click on the printer and select Sharing....
4. Click the Shared radio button, then enter the printer's share name.
5. If there will be clients on other operating systems that are going to use this shared printer, click Additional Drivers, select all such operating systems in the resulting list, then click OK. At this point, you will be prompted to install the drivers by inserting the Setup CD-ROM. Follow the instructions to do this.
6. As an option, you can enter the location of the printer (such as "Building 3, Room 107") and a comment about the printer (such as "For use by marketing only"). To enter this information, select the General tab.
7. Click OK.
8. Inform the clients that will be using the printer of the share name of the printer.
Verifying the Configuration
You will test the shared printer by installing a client of the printer and printing a test page from that client. To install a print client, see Configuring Windows Print Clients on TCP/IP Networks.
File and print services are among the most critical in any organization. It is imperative that users have quick, guaranteed, and secure access to their data. Helping organizations to create highly available, well performing, and secure file and print services are amid the key improvements in Windows Server 2003.
| Feature | Benefit | Key Scenarios | Notes |
Windows SharePoint Service | Windows Server 2003 R2 provides a sophisticated collaboration system that takes your file and print level to the next level by empowering end users to share information and work together more effectively through collaboration on documents, meetings and projects. This enhances your operating efficiency, and provides the functionality that makes your end users more productive. This system also is designed to give the IT Pro, control over the environment, while providing end-user self-service to minimize calls to IT and/or the helpdesk. | Simplify end user collaboration by facilitating the sharing of documents amongst teams. Effectively manage your documents, lists, contacts, and tasks in a team and project centric Windows SharePoint Services environment. Leverage wide range of out-of-box custom scenarios with 30 new application templates for the Windows SharePoint Services platform, a starting point for effective collaborative experience. Easily extend it to support your business processes and customer interactions. | Now built-in with Windows Server 2003 R2 |
Print Management Console | New print management console based on a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in. This console enables the management of multiple printers and with integration with other Windows services, it is now easy to push drivers to the different resources and also enables the management of the print jobs from a remote location. | Facilitate the management of remote printing resources (in branch office for example) and enables management of multiple printers from the same console. | Integrated with Active Directory |
Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) | The ability to quickly create point-in-time copies of data, allowing easier and more reliable backups of important organizational data, even while files are open. VSS significantly reduces a server's backup window by providing on-disk, point-in-time recoverable data sets. | All major backup independent software vendors (ISVs) are developing solutions based on VSS to take advantage of this service. By moving a point-in-time copy to another server, a business analyst can query against the latest company data without affecting performance on the production system. | Introduced in Windows Server 2003 |
NTFS Journaling File System | Because NTFS offers reliable file system recovery, extremely large storage media, and strong granular security, organizations can be confident that their data is safer. | NTFS allows reliable, secure, and high performing access to data. | 100-139 percent increase in performance over Windows 2000 Server |
Encrypting File System (EFS) | EFS creates a layer of security that transparently encrypts data on the physical disk with no need for end user interaction, ensuring that data is safer. | Since data on the disk is encrypted, even a mobile user whose sensitive organizational data is lost or stolen will be safer from data theft. | Encryption of offline and Web folders now possible EFS files can be shared among multiple users |
Enhanced Anti-Virus Support | Choose from a huge selection of enterprise anti-virus vendors to protect resources in your organization from malicious code delivered by viruses. | Create a comprehensive anti-virus strategy by using third-party tools to scan file servers. | New kernel level anti-virus APIs Windows Hardware Quality Lab test suite and driver certification test process for antivirus and file system drivers New tools are available for third-party anti-virus vendors to enhance the performance and reliability of their products |
Improved Print Cluster Support | Improve administrator productivity by making it easier to install and configure print clusters. | Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of printers can be installed on a highly available print cluster therefore allowing end users to have continual access to their resources, even during a hardware failure. | 8-Node clusters supported in Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition, and Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Clustering is not available in Standard or Web editions. Printer drivers automatically propagate to each node in the cluster |
64-bit processor support | Take advantage of the latest and best performing hardware in the industry. | File and print server consolidation can reduce administrative and hardware costs dramatically. | Introduced in Windows Server 2003 Supports GUID Partitioning Table (GPT) Approximately 3,800 in-box 64-bit print drivers |
Improved Print Performance and Availability | Users will get their printed documents faster than ever. | Organizations see the need to consolidate print servers to lower total cost of operation (TCO) without losing performance or availability. | Optimized file spooling for higher print volume management Kernel mode driver blocking Enhanced printer redirection through Terminal Services |
Enhanced Windows Defragmentation Tool | Optimizing files on a server can dramatically increase the performance and availability. | Administrators can use the scheduled tasks feature to schedule disk defragmentation seamlessly optimizing the file system. Administrators can also script disk defragmentation on servers using command line utilities. | Faster performance than in Windows 2000 Supports online defragmentation of the Master File Table (MFT) Defragmentation of any NTFS cluster size now possible Volume Shadow Copy support Command line scripting support |
Increased CHKDSK Performance | CHKDSK is a program that verifies the logical integrity of a file system on Windows. When CHKDSK encounters logical inconsistencies it takes actions to repair file system data. | Because NTFS has always been a true journaling file system that supports file system recovery, it is very rare that a disk need to be checked (less than 1percent of unplanned outages require checking). However, in Windows Server 2003, CHKDSK performs faster, requiring even less downtime. Source: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/overview/technologies/fileandprint.mspx | Performs 20-38 percent faster than Windows 2000 Server |
A print server helps reduce administrative and management workload by centralizing local and remote printer management at the print server. It also simplifies many of the labor intensive functions experienced by users when using direct IP printer connections. This section describes the key print server features and their benefits to both the administrator and the end user.
Point and Print
Point and Print allows a user to create a new connection to a shared printer without requiring the user to install any software for that printer. Point and Print downloads the printer files and configuration information automatically when a user installs the printer. Point and Print will update the user’s printer software as the printer software is updated on the server.
Point and Print also updates printer driver configurations when they change. For example, the administrator might install a new printer option such as a duplexer or a stapler. After the administrator reconfigures the driver to use the new feature, Point and Print will update the configuration for each user of that printer.
In contrast, those users with a direct IP connection to a shared printer must have that printer’s current version of the printer software available to them, as well as the permission to install and configure that software on their computer. This process may be manageable and actually quite reasonable in a small office, but as the number of users or printers grows, distributing and updating this software for each potential printer user can become a difficult task.
In addition, Point and Print can help you avoid security issues because users do not need Administrator access to their machines in order to install the software for a new printer. Point and Print installs the software on the user’s machine automatically in a limited system context, which protects against security issues that take advantage of a user running with Administrator access.
Users connecting to shared printers using direct IP connections must have Administrator or Power User access to their system in order to install the necessary printer software. These elevated levels of access may allow virus software running on the machine to cause severe damage to users’ systems and, in the worst case, to other computers on the network.
Point and Print
Point and Print allows a user to create a new connection to a shared printer without requiring the user to install any software for that printer. Point and Print downloads the printer files and configuration information automatically when a user installs the printer. Point and Print will update the user’s printer software as the printer software is updated on the server.
Point and Print also updates printer driver configurations when they change. For example, the administrator might install a new printer option such as a duplexer or a stapler. After the administrator reconfigures the driver to use the new feature, Point and Print will update the configuration for each user of that printer.
In contrast, those users with a direct IP connection to a shared printer must have that printer’s current version of the printer software available to them, as well as the permission to install and configure that software on their computer. This process may be manageable and actually quite reasonable in a small office, but as the number of users or printers grows, distributing and updating this software for each potential printer user can become a difficult task.
In addition, Point and Print can help you avoid security issues because users do not need Administrator access to their machines in order to install the software for a new printer. Point and Print installs the software on the user’s machine automatically in a limited system context, which protects against security issues that take advantage of a user running with Administrator access.
Users connecting to shared printers using direct IP connections must have Administrator or Power User access to their system in order to install the necessary printer software. These elevated levels of access may allow virus software running on the machine to cause severe damage to users’ systems and, in the worst case, to other computers on the network.
How to Build a Print Server From an Old Computer?? Below are the tips, follow and save your money as well as time:
- Make sure your computer is up to snuff. It doesn't take a lot to build a print server. All you need is a machine with a 386 processor or faster, 8 megs of RAM, a parallel port and a floppy drive.
- Install an ethernet network adapter card. If the machine doesn't already have an ethernet port, you'll need to install one. It doesn't have to be up-to-date either, an old 10 Mbps PCI card ought to do the trick.
- Install winzip and winimage. You'll need these programs to unpack the printer server software. Visit the Winzip and Winimage websites and read how to download and install it (
- Download the print server software. We'll be using a free print server from Pigtail.net. See the link below in Resources to download.
- Download a network card driver. You'll need a file called modules.lrp. There are many different versions of it, however, so follow the link for a modules.lrp list in the Resources section.
- Open winimage. If you installed it to the default directory, you'll need to click "Run" and then type C:\winimage\winimage.exe.
- Create a disk image. Drag and drop the printsrv image into the winimage window. This is the file you downloaded in Step 3. Next, drag and drop the modules.lrp file in.
- Save the image onto a disk. Insert a blank disk into your A drive and click Disk | Write.
- Connect your printer and power up. Connect the print server to the network. Connect a printer to the print server with a parallel printer cable, insert the disk you just wrote and boot it up. It will beep 3 times to indicate that it is ready.
- Set up client printers. In XP, click Start | Control Panel | Printers and Faxes | Add a printer | Local Printer. Uncheck "Auto Detect PnP." Click "Create new port" and then "Standard TCP/IP port." Type in the IP address as 192.168.1.252, the port name as PrintSrv and under Custom | Settings | Raw | Port, type in 9100.
If your Windows XP system is part of a network, then you’re probably already familiar with the concept of using it as a network client or server. In simple terms, a server is any system to which other network systems connect for the purpose of sharing resources like files or printers, while a client is the system asking for access to those resources. So, referring to XP as a “server” in some situations is absolutely correct, even though the operating system is optimized for use as a desktop.
On large business networks, server functions are typically handled by operating systems like Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows Server 2003. Unfortunately, each of these operating systems is prohibitively expensive, especially for home and small office users. Because of this, many companies choose to leverage their systems running Windows XP for file and print serving functions – the load from such activities will typically be low, so having the system act as both a desktop and server simultaneously is usually not a big deal. While using XP as a file server for 8-10 users can be taxing on an XP system without lots of RAM or a fast CPU, acting as a print server on the same network is well within XP’s capabilities.
We are going to take a closer look at how to configure Windows XP as a print server, and how to make it support not only Windows 2000 and XP printing clients, but also systems running older versions of Windows such as Windows 95/98/ME. The good news is that configuring XP as a robust print server is easier than you think, but there are a few potential issues that you’ll need to look out for.
Source: 2000trainers.com/printers-and-printing/configuring-windows-xp-as-a-network-print-server/
On large business networks, server functions are typically handled by operating systems like Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows Server 2003. Unfortunately, each of these operating systems is prohibitively expensive, especially for home and small office users. Because of this, many companies choose to leverage their systems running Windows XP for file and print serving functions – the load from such activities will typically be low, so having the system act as both a desktop and server simultaneously is usually not a big deal. While using XP as a file server for 8-10 users can be taxing on an XP system without lots of RAM or a fast CPU, acting as a print server on the same network is well within XP’s capabilities.
We are going to take a closer look at how to configure Windows XP as a print server, and how to make it support not only Windows 2000 and XP printing clients, but also systems running older versions of Windows such as Windows 95/98/ME. The good news is that configuring XP as a robust print server is easier than you think, but there are a few potential issues that you’ll need to look out for.
Source: 2000trainers.com/printers-and-printing/configuring-windows-xp-as-a-network-print-server/
Edimax Technology has launched the Wireless 802.11b/g 3G multifunctional broadband router with print server. The 3G-6200Wg is a cost-effective IP-based router that enables multiple users to share a single Internet connection via an ADSL or cable modem.
When connecting 3G/3.5G USB modem card to 3G-6200Wg, all network (wired/wireless) users can share 3G/3.5G Internet connection. The 3G-6200Wg can support 3G/3.5G speed up to 7.2Mbps. One can also connect with a printer as 3G-6200Wg is also a print server allowing users to share the printer through the network, explains the company.
The 3G-6200Wg supports automatic backup function. When connected with xDSL/Cable broadband, 3G-6200Wg enables the xDSL/Cable broadband connection automatically if 3G/3.5G Internet connection is not available. You can surf Internet anywhere and anytime via Edimax 3G-6200Wg. The 3G-6200Wg is built in with wireless 802.11b/g access point. It allows wireless 802.11b/g client devices access the Intranet and Internet.
The 3G-6200Wg provides LPR and IPP printing methods. The best printing method can also be selected according to the environment to share your printer, says the company. A multi-language setup wizard is included in the installation CD.
Source: efytimes
When connecting 3G/3.5G USB modem card to 3G-6200Wg, all network (wired/wireless) users can share 3G/3.5G Internet connection. The 3G-6200Wg can support 3G/3.5G speed up to 7.2Mbps. One can also connect with a printer as 3G-6200Wg is also a print server allowing users to share the printer through the network, explains the company.
The 3G-6200Wg supports automatic backup function. When connected with xDSL/Cable broadband, 3G-6200Wg enables the xDSL/Cable broadband connection automatically if 3G/3.5G Internet connection is not available. You can surf Internet anywhere and anytime via Edimax 3G-6200Wg. The 3G-6200Wg is built in with wireless 802.11b/g access point. It allows wireless 802.11b/g client devices access the Intranet and Internet.
The 3G-6200Wg provides LPR and IPP printing methods. The best printing method can also be selected according to the environment to share your printer, says the company. A multi-language setup wizard is included in the installation CD.
Source: efytimes
Iomega Corp. today announced its StorCenter Pro NAS 450r series array -- a rack-mountable series of Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices that feature capacities up to 2TB and print server capabilities. Prices start at $3,999.
Mac, Windows and Linux-compatible, the StorCenter Pro NAS 450r employs Windows Storage server 2003 R2 for an operating system. Under the hood is a dual-core Xeon CPU, hardware-based RAID support, hot-swappable 7200RPM Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and other capabilities.
The StorCenter Pro NAS 450r features four disk drives and hardware-based RAID Level 0 (striping, no fault tolerance), Level 1 (mirroring) or Level 5 (striping with parity) support. An Ultra 320 SCSI port is also included, for high-speed direct backup.
The StorCenter Pro ships with a five-client license of EMC Retrospect Express backup software. Also included is Windows Print Server, which provides centralized support and management for up to five network printers.
The StorCenter Pro NAS 450r costs $3,999 for a 1TB system (incorporating four 250GB drives). A 2TB system (using four 500GB drives) costs $4,999. Iomega plans to ship a 4TB model once 1TB drives are available later this year.
Via:www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=nas&articleId=9016399&taxonomyId=148&intsrc=kc_top
Mac, Windows and Linux-compatible, the StorCenter Pro NAS 450r employs Windows Storage server 2003 R2 for an operating system. Under the hood is a dual-core Xeon CPU, hardware-based RAID support, hot-swappable 7200RPM Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and other capabilities.
The StorCenter Pro NAS 450r features four disk drives and hardware-based RAID Level 0 (striping, no fault tolerance), Level 1 (mirroring) or Level 5 (striping with parity) support. An Ultra 320 SCSI port is also included, for high-speed direct backup.
The StorCenter Pro ships with a five-client license of EMC Retrospect Express backup software. Also included is Windows Print Server, which provides centralized support and management for up to five network printers.
The StorCenter Pro NAS 450r costs $3,999 for a 1TB system (incorporating four 250GB drives). A 2TB system (using four 500GB drives) costs $4,999. Iomega plans to ship a 4TB model once 1TB drives are available later this year.
Via:www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=nas&articleId=9016399&taxonomyId=148&intsrc=kc_top
Install File and Printer Sharing:-
By default, a Windows Server 2003-based computer is installed with Client for Microsoft Networks, File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and TCP/IP.
You can create a Windows Server 2003 file server and print server manually, or you can use the wizards that are provided in the Configure Your Server Wizard administrative tool.
How to Install a File Server on Windows Server 2003 by Using the Configure Your Server Wizard
Install a Windows Server 2003 Print Server:-
How to Install a Print Server on Windows Server 2003 by Using the Configure Your Server Wizard
NOTE: This step is optional because you can share the printer later.
Source:support.microsoft.com
By default, a Windows Server 2003-based computer is installed with Client for Microsoft Networks, File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and TCP/IP.
You can create a Windows Server 2003 file server and print server manually, or you can use the wizards that are provided in the Configure Your Server Wizard administrative tool.
How to Install a File Server on Windows Server 2003 by Using the Configure Your Server Wizard
- 1. Click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Configure Your Server Wizard.
- 2. Click Next.
- 3. Click Next.
- 4. Click File server in the Server role box, and then click Next.
- 5. On the "File Server Disk Quotas" page, configure any quotas you need to control disk-space usage on the server, and then click Next.
- 6. On the "File Server Indexing Service" page, click the indexing configuration that is appropriate for your server, and then click Next.
- 7. Click Next.
- 8. Click Finish.
- 9. The Share a Folder Wizard starts. Click Next.
- 10. Click Browse, locate the folder that you want to share, and then click OK.
- 11. Click Next.
- 12. Type a share name for the folder, and then click Next.
- 13. Click one of the basic permissions for the folder, or click Customize to set custom permissions on the folder. Click Finish.
- 14. Click Close.
- 1. Click Start, and then click Windows Explorer.
- 2. Locate the folder that you want to share.
- 3. Right-click the folder, and then click Sharing and Security.
- 4. Click Share this folder, and then accept the default name or type a different name for the share.
- 5. Optionally, configure the number of users who can connect, configure permissions for this folder, and then configure the caching options.
- 6. Click OK.
- 7. A little hand is displayed in the Windows Explorer window to indicate that the folder is being shared.
- 8. Quit Windows Explorer.
Install a Windows Server 2003 Print Server:-
How to Install a Print Server on Windows Server 2003 by Using the Configure Your Server Wizard
- 1. Click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Configure Your Server Wizard.
- 2. Click Next.
- 3. Click Next.
- 4. Click Print server in the Server role box, and then click Next.
- 5. On the "Printers and Printer Drivers" page, click the types of Windows clients that your print server will support, and then click Next.
- 6. Click Next.
- 7. On the "Add Printer Wizard Welcome" page, click Next.
- 8. Click Local printer attached to this computer, click to clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.
- 9. Click the port for your printer, and then click Next.
- 10. Click the printer make and model or provide the drivers from the printer manufacturer media, and then click Next.
- 11. Accept the default name of the printer or provide a different name, and then click Next.
- 12. Click the Share as option, type the share name, and then click Next.
NOTE: This step is optional because you can share the printer later.
- 13. You may provide the location of the printer and a comment to make it easier to locate. Click Next to continue.
- 14. Click the Print a test page option, click Next, and then click Finish to quit the Add Printer Wizard. Your printer appears in the Printers and Faxes folder.
- 1. Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes.
- 2. Right-click the printer that you just installed, and then click Sharing.
- 3. Click Share this printer, and then type a share name for the printer.
- 4. Optionally, click Additional Drivers, click the operating systems of the client computers that may attach to this printer, and then click OK. By adding drivers for these operating systems, users on client computers can connect to the print server and automatically download the appropriate drivers for this model of printer without having to configure anything.
- 5. When you are prompted to do so, insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM.
- 6. Click OK to close the printer properties.
- 7. Close the Printers and Faxes folder.
- 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
- 2. Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer Wizard.
- 3. To complete the Add Printer Wizard, repeat steps 7 through 14 in the "Install a Windows Server 2003 Print Server" section of this article.
Source:support.microsoft.com
Over the weekend I installed the released version of Windows Server 2008 (after having worked with the release candidate previously), and the experience reminded how impressed I am by Win2008's ease of installation. I have a Intel quad-CPU set up, along with some 7200rpm drives because I do a lot of testing, and the 64-bit version Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition installation just flew onto my hard drive. Following that, deciding what you want your Win2008 to be in life is a relatively straightforward, guided process.
If you are new to Win2008, it includes something called Server Roles. What do you want this server to be? An Active Directory domain controller (called Domain Services), a file or print server, an IIS Web server, a combination, or maybe something else? Win2008 comes with some 17 Server Roles, each comprising a number of appropriate options. Let's say you want to set up a multipurpose server as a domain controller, DHCP server, file server, print server and Web server -- a configuration you might use in a smaller organization. Each of those functions are Server Roles within Win2008. Active Director Domain Services will also require you set up the server using the DNS Server role.
Each Server Role starts with a wizard for basic configuration information (like setting up scopes for the DHCP Server role, for example) and concludes with an installation step. If some feature selections within a Server Role have other software dependencies, those are shown with an easy-to-understand "okay" box to add those to the installation. If you are a beginner or don't happen to know about a certain feature set within a Server Role, help is there right upfront about what it does and the installation options that may be relevant to you (like setting up a new domain vs. adding a controller to an existing domain services forest).
You'll likely have to reboot Win2008 after most installation steps, so you'll want to get everything installed and configured before a bunch of users sign on. While there's a big difference in pricing, I've found Win2008 Standard Edition about as easy to set up as the Win2008 Small Business Edition. SBE obviously consolidates some steps, but Win2008 isn't all that hard to set up -- the basic stuff anyway. If you are going to exceed the license restrictions, don't fear setting up Win2008, as it's not that much harder.
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