Windows 3.1 - Axis 570 User Manual

Peer-to-Peer vs.
Client-Server Printing
Notes:

Windows 3.1

AXIS 570/670 MIO User's Manual
All users requiring access to a network printer in peer-to-peer mode
will need to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software onto
their workstation. Users may then add the required network printer to
their systems and use the printer as if it was connected directly to their
workstation. Peer-to-peer printing affords the following benefits:
• You can monitor the printer status at all times and be notified
when a print job is complete.
• You do not have to rely on a server.
Client-server operation requires only one user to install the AXIS Print
Utility for Windows software onto their workstation. This user then
adds the printer to his or her workstation (the server) and shares the
printer with other users on the network. The other users (the clients)
may connect to the printer through the server via the Windows Print
Manager in Windows 3.1 and Windows NT platforms and the System
Printers folder in Windows 95 platforms.
The client-server mode provides a way of maintaining queue ordering
and job priority, but you should note the following:
• You cannot receive printer status or print job notification.
• The workstation set up as the server must be available at all times,
and must have sufficient hard disk space to handle the print jobs
that pass through it.
When using client-server mode, other users may still install the
AXIS Print Utility for Windows software, for printing directly to
the network printer in Peer-to-Peer mode.
When using the client-server mode, it is recommended that the
server is setup only on a Windows for Workgroups workstation.
In order to print to a network printer, Windows 3.1 requires the
installation of network support, such as the LAN Server or LAN
Manager Workstation software. When installed, proceed as described
under Windows for Workgroups below.
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