Overview, Printing methods, Which printing method should i use – Motorola WPS870G User Manual
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Section 5: Alternate Client Computer Configurations
This section describes possible client configurations that LAN clients can use for the printer
or printers attached to the WPS870G when not using the Print Server utility. Use one of
these methods only if you are unable to use the Printer Server’s utility.
Overview
Before performing client configuration, the WPS870G must be installed on your LAN and
configured as described in
. Both the WPS870G and the attached
printer must be powered on.
Printing Methods
The Wireless Print Server supports a number of printing methods:
Print Server Utility
is the recommended method. See
for details.
IP Printing
means that the print jobs are stored (queued) on a computer and then sent
directly to the WPS870G using an IP address.
Server-based Print Queue
means that all print jobs are stored (queued) on the
Network Server (for example, Windows NT/2000) and then sent to the WPS870G. This
allows the Network Administrator to modify the Print Queue. For example, an important
job can be moved to the head of the queue.
Windows SMB (Server Message Block)
printing is a Microsoft standard for using a
Network Printer. No additional software needs to be installed on your Windows
computer and printing from MS-DOS programs is supported. However, because the
WPS870G cannot store files, large print jobs may cause problems.
AppleTalk
is supported, and normally no configuration of the WPS870G is required.
See the
for details of client configuration.
Which printing method should I use?
If using Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP, the easiest method to use (when not using
the Print Server utility) is IP Printing.
If using Windows, and you need to print from MS-DOS programs, use SMB.
However, SMB is not suitable for large or complex documents, so if you need this as
well as MS-DOS printing, you should install both IP Printing and SMB printing. MS-DOS
programs can use the SMB printer; Windows programs should use IP Printing.
If your LAN has Network Servers (for example, Windows NT
®
, Windows 2000 Server)
use the method advised by your Network Administrator. The WPS870G can print using
a queue located on a Network server, if desired.
Unix
users - refer to the
.
Macintosh
users - refer to the
.