Print Services; Configuring The Print Server - HP StorageWorks 4000s - NAS Administration Manual

Print Services

Printer services are a new feature added to the NAS server that has not been available
previously. The new service supports network printers only and is not intended for use with
locally attached printers (USB or Parallel port connected).
Note:
If the NAS server is a part of an Active Directory domain vs Workgroup, the NAS server
enables the following management features:
Before adding a print server role the following check list of items should be followed:
1. Determine the operating system version of the clients that will send jobs to this
2. At the printer, print a configuration or test page that includes manufacturer, model,
3. Choose a printer name. Users running Windows-based client computers choose a printer
4. Choose a share name. A user can connect to a shared printer by typing this name, or by
5. (Optional) Choose a location description and a comment. These can help identify the

Configuring the Print Server

To set up a print server:
1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then
2. Click on Add or Remove a Roll.
3. A wizard will start. Click Next.
4. Select Printer Server from the list of Server Roles and click Next.
5. Select Windows 2000 and Windows XP clients only and click Next.
NAS 4000s and 9000s Administration Guide
See the Cluster Administration chapter for information on clustering a print spooler.
Restrict access to a printer based domain user accounts
Publish shared printers to Active Directory to aid in search for the resource
printer. This information is used to select the correct client printer drivers for the client
and server computers utilizing the printer. Enabling this role on the print server allows for
the automatic distribution of these drivers to the clients. Additionally, the set of client
operating systems determines which of these drivers need to be installed on the server
during the print server role installation.
language, and installed options. This information is needed to choose the correct printer
driver. The manufacturer and model are usually enough to uniquely identify the printer
and its language. However, some printers support multiple languages, and the
configuration printout usually lists them. Also, the configuration printout often lists
installed options, such as extra memory, paper trays, envelope feeders, and duplex units.
by using the printer name. The wizard that you will use to configure your print server
provides a default name, consisting of the printer manufacturer and model. The printer
name is usually less than 31 characters in length.
selecting it from a list of share names. The share name is usually less than 8 characters in
length for compatibility with MS-DOS and Windows 3.x clients.
location of the printer and provide additional information. For example, the location could
be "Second floor, copy room" and the comment could be "Additional toner cartridges are
available in the supply room on floor 1."
double-click Manage Your Server.
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