Section 5: Alternate Client Computer Configurations; Overview; Printing Methods; Which Printing Method Should I Use - Motorola WPS870G User Manual

User Guide

Section 5: Alternate Client Computer Configurations

This section describes possible client configurations that LAN clients can use for the printer
or printers attached to the WPS870G when not using the Print Server utility. Use one of
these methods only if you are unable to use the Printer Server's utility.

Overview

Before performing client configuration, the WPS870G must be installed on your LAN and
configured as described in
printer must be powered on.

Printing Methods

The Wireless Print Server supports a number of printing methods:
Print Server Utility is the recommended method. See
IP Printing means that the print jobs are stored (queued) on a computer and then sent
directly to the WPS870G using an IP address.
Server-based Print Queue means that all print jobs are stored (queued) on the
Network Server (for example, Windows NT/2000) and then sent to the WPS870G. This
allows the Network Administrator to modify the Print Queue. For example, an important
job can be moved to the head of the queue.
Windows SMB (Server Message Block) printing is a Microsoft standard for using a
Network Printer. No additional software needs to be installed on your Windows
computer and printing from MS-DOS programs is supported. However, because the
WPS870G cannot store files, large print jobs may cause problems.
AppleTalk is supported, and normally no configuration of the WPS870G is required.
See the Macintosh (AppleTalk)

Which printing method should I use?

If using Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP, the easiest method to use (when not using
the Print Server utility) is IP Printing.
If using Windows, and you need to print from MS-DOS programs, use SMB.
However, SMB is not suitable for large or complex documents, so if you need this as
well as MS-DOS printing, you should install both IP Printing and SMB printing. MS-DOS
programs can use the SMB printer; Windows programs should use IP Printing.
If your LAN has Network Servers (for example, Windows NT
use the method advised by your Network Administrator. The WPS870G can print using
a queue located on a Network server, if desired.
Unix users - refer to the
Macintosh users - refer to the
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Section 2:Installation. Both the WPS870G and the attached
for details of client configuration.
Appendix C: Unix Systems.
Macintosh (AppleTalk)
WPS870G
Section 2:Installation
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, Windows 2000 Server)
or Macintosh OS X.
for details.