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3. Combo Print Server
This Combo Print Server supports dual functionalities: GDI Print Server and Print Server
at the same time. Users can choose one of the modes to share Normal printer or GDI
printer through the Combo Print Server.
GDI Print Server Mode:
GDI printer is a
printer that has built-in support for Windows Graphical Device Interface
(GDI)
, so it is no need to convert the output from Windows to another format such as
PostScript or PCL language. GDI printer relies on the bi-directional communications
between printer and computer frequently, so that the majority of print servers cannot
support it.
The Combo Print Server can communicate with the GDI printer as if it is connected
directly to your computer. The supported OS in this mode is Windows 2000 SP4 above
and Windows XP SP1 above. The GDI Print Server mode doesn’t support Windows
98SE/ME/NT, Linux/Unix or MAC OS. For the detailed applications, please refer to the
following chapters.
Section 4.2.2 in Chapter 4: GDI/Host-based Printer
Print Server Mode:
The Combo Print Server also supports LPR, IPP and RAW printing protocols, which
enable users to share printing function from printer. The supported OS is Windows
98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003, Unix, Linux and MAC OS 9.x above.
For the detailed applications, please refer to the following chapters.
Chapter 6: Network Port Setup
Chapter 9: LPR Printing
Chapter 10: RAW Printing
Chapter 11: IPP Printing
Chapter 12: Combo Print Server Installation in Unix/Linux
Chapter 13: Combo Print Server Installation in MAC OS