Preface; Audience; Organization And Contents Of This Guide - IBM Network Color Printer Administrator's Manual

Preface

Audience

Organization and Contents of This Guide

This publication describes how to install printer drivers and end-user
software and how to print using the IBM Network Color Printer.
This publication is intended for an administrator who configures network
servers and the IBM Network Color Printer.
This publication describes how to install the printer on TCP/IP, IPX (Novell),
Windows NT and Macintosh networks. For general information on using your
computer, your application software, or your network, see the manuals that
accompany those products.
Chapter 1, "Introducing Your IBM Network Color Printer" introduces the IBM
Network Color Printer, the different configuration versions supported, and the
performance and functionality of each printer configuration version.
Chapter 2, "Configuring Your Novell Network" guides you through the steps
for configuring a Novell NetWare network. This includes instructions for
configuring the NetWare server and an overview of NetWare-specific printer
configuration.
Chapter 3, "Configuring Your Windows NT Network" guides you through the
steps for configuring a Windows NT network. This includes instructions for
configuring the NT server and an overview of NT-specific printer
configuration.
Chapter 4, "Configuring Your Macintosh Network" guides you through the
steps for using a Macintosh computer to share the Customer CD-ROM with
other Macintosh users on the network.
Chapter 5, "Configuring Your AIX Network" guides you through the steps for
configuring an AIX network. This includes general guidelines for configuring
the AIX server and an overview of TCP/IP-specific printer configuration.
Chapter 6, "Configuring the IBM Network Color Printer" guides you through
the steps for configuring the printer. This includes the specific implications of
each printer setting for each client and server operating system that will
communicate with the printer. This also includes information on the other
printer settings, such as those for the job log and the Printed queue.
Appendix A, "Assembling a Software Package for Your Customers" provides
instructions for putting together software packages of Network Color Printer
driver files and PPD files for customers who regularly bring print jobs to your
business.
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