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IBM Network Printer
Manager
Overview
IBM Network Printer Manager (NPM) lets network administrators 
monitor, control, and configure IBM 6500-v printers in various 
environments. NPM works with the IBM 6500-v, the network printer 
family, including IBM InfoPrint 20 and 32 (except for NPM for OS/2), 
and IBM Network Printers 12, 17, and 24. For the Windows and IP 
and Web versions, you can also use NPM with other 
manufacturer’s network printers that comply with RFC 1759, such 
as the Hewlett-Packard** LaserJet** 5si and the Lexmark** 
Optra** N.
NOTE: IBM 6500-v is supported only in the “web” and NT versions,
not OS/2.
Using NPM, administrators can:
•
View the status of each printer, such as its alarm conditions
•
View and change printer properties, such as the default input 
tray
•
View and change printer network properties, such as the 
NetBIOS printer network workgroup name
•
Add new network services to printers so you can customize the 
environment, such as creating high- and low-priority print 
services.
For detailed information on how to use NPM, please refer to NPM 
online help.