Novell Printing Configurations Supported by Windows (89105)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q89105

SUMMARY

This article describes the printing configurations that Microsoft Windows supports when you print on a Novell NetWare network.

For testing purposes, Microsoft recommends that you use one of the supported configurations.

MORE INFORMATION

Printing to a Printer Connected to Your Computer

Printing to a printer connected by a standard LPT port to your local computer is a supported configuration

NOTE: This does NOT mean that one workstation can print to a printer connected to another workstation; this configuration is not supported. To print from one workstation to another under NetWare a value-added-process (VAP) is needed, such as RPRINTER, LANSpool, PS-Print, Hot Print, and Network Assistant Plus. For support for using these products, contact the manufacturer.

Printing to a Printer Connected to a Dedicated Server

Printing to a printer connected to a dedicated server is a supported configuration.

NOTE: This does NOT mean a server that is both a workstation and a server. If it is, then it is a non-dedicated server and the configuration is not supported.

Printing to a Printer Connected to a Dedicated Print Server

Printing to a printer connected to a dedicated print server is also supported.

If you are attempting to print in a different configuration, query on the following words in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

tshoot and printsharing

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB89105
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