Network Configuration Overview - Ricoh Aficio FX10 Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION OfficeStyler T1 O Configuration Overview
OfficeStyler T1O Configuration Overview
OfficeStyler T1 O software provides three software configuration options
depending on how you intend to use the printer:
Sewer
Client
Whether you use the Of ficeStyler TIO software printer in a network
configuration or as a non-network printer, your configuration will provide
almost the same print modes and printer features.
A resource is a piece of data, software application, or hardware that can be
accessed and used by multiple users or system components. A resource
provides a service. Two examples of Windows resources are File Manager
and a dialogue box which can provide information or a method of interacting
with the system. Resources, local to the PC, are generally available through
Windows itself. However, resources that are available to other PCs across a
network must be formally shared. The owner of the resource shares the
resource. Those that wish to use the resource connect to the resource.
This function is only valid for those using Windows 95 and Windows for
Workgroups.
Network Configuration Overview
Microsoft's Windows for Workgroups is designed as a peer-to-peer network.
That is, each connected PC is a peer to every other connected PC in the
workgroup. This peer approach means that no PC in the workgroup acts as a
network administrator. OfficeStyler T1 O software adopts this peer-to-peer
model. However, to provide user configuration flexibility and to save disk space
for some users, OfficeStyler T1 O software can be configured differently when a
user has a connected printer or when a user does not have a connected printer
and uses a printer connected to another peer PC in the workgroup. The PC
that has the printer connected to it performs some additional functions not
needed by PCs without a connected printer. Therefore, we have adopted the
Client/Server terminology to differentiate between those PCs that have a
printer connected to them and those PCs that do not have a connected printer.
A Server is that peer with a connected and shared printer. A Client is a peer
using a printer connected to a Server.
Note:
For a peer to access another peer's OfficeStyler T1 O software printer, both
peers must have OfficeStyler TI O software installed and selected in their
Windows printer list.
A maximum of 3PCS on the network can use OfficeStyler T1 O printer at the
same time.
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