print server

[cptkirkh]

can i make a win2k prof workstation my print server?

 

[SteelDragon]

You can make any NT based machine a "Virtual" print server, however, you may want to post this in the Win 2000 forums next time. I can help you with this, but I'll need a bit more information... Like, what kind of printer is it?, is it hooked dorectly to your PC?, Are there more than one printer?, How many users need access to it?, Is the printer capable of TCP/iP communication, or does it have it's own network interface? There can be alot that goes into this project, I can walk you through it, but it will take more information, and a bit of time to do it, and as always be ready for the unexpected, as it will always pop up. Let me know what other help you need, I'd be glad to assist.


Good Luck,
SteelDragon

 

[cptkirkh]

actually i want to make it the print server for the whole company. i have 12 hp printers located around the building with nics and i want to move them off my pdc/fileserver for speed reasons. can't i just install all of the printers on the new machine then install hp jet admin and then go to each client and chage the path for the pritner?

 

[SteelDragon]

With HP JetAdmin that is the EXACT thing you should do. Once all of the printers are in JetAdmin on your "new" print server, you should just have to point the users computers there. IF you are mapped to the printers using their IP address it's even easier, you do nothing on the client computers, they may need a reboot to "relocate" their printer, but nothing more should be required. If you can give me a bit of info on how you have JetAdmin Setup, and what version you are running that would help too, if this doesn't already do it for you.


Good Luck
SteelDragon