Technical information

In PSERVER mode, the default, print jobs are stored in a queue on a

specified file server and retrieved by the printer.

In RPRINTER mode, the printer depends on the NetWare print server

software—either a NetWare Loadable Module (NLM), an RPRINTER.EXE

executable file, or a value-added process (VAP) running on top of the

operating system—to manage printing. Print jobs are stored in a queue on a

specified file server. When the printer is ready to print a job, the NetWare

print server software copies the job to the printer.

In ATPS mode, the printer uses its AppleTalk protocol support to

communicate with the Novell ATPS NetWare Loadable Module (NLM). The

NLM (included in the NetWare for Macintosh package from Novell) extends

full queue and spooling services to Mac OS clients from a server-based

software process.

There are advantages to each type of operating mode. Your choice depends on

your networking environment and the types of jobs you will be printing.

Regardless of your choice, you can locate the printer anywhere on the

network.

What to do next

Once you decide how you want to set up the printer, proceed as follows:

PSERVER

To set up the printer as a print server, read about how to use

PCONSOLE in the next section. Then

m if you want a simple setup, read “Step 2, Option A: Setting Up the

Printer as a Print Server (Using PCONSOLE),” later in this chapter.

m if you want to assign a password, read “Step 3: Assigning a Password for

the Print Server (Optional),” later in this chapter.

RPRINTER

To set up the printer as a remote printer, read about how to use

PCONSOLE in the next section. Then skip to “Step 2, Option B: Setting

Up the Printer as a Remote Printer (RPRINTER Mode),” later in this

chapter.

For both PSERVER and RPRINTER, you must also follow the instructions in

“Step 4: Setting Up the PostScript Printer Driver for NetWare Clients,” later

in this chapter.

For more information about using the Apple LaserWriter Utility, see

Appendix A.

Setting Up the Printer for Windows, DOS, and NetWare Users