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Old Print server cluster support-old
This feature improves productivity by making it easier to install printer drivers on server clusters. When installing a printer driver on a virtual cluster, Windows Server 2003 R2 automatically propagates the driver to all nodes of the cluster.
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Print server: cluster support
Clustering support for print servers improves user productivity by making it easier to install printer drivers on server clusters. When you install a printer driver on a virtual cluster, Windows Server 2003 R2 automatically propagates the driver to all nodes of the cluster.
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Print server: command-line interface
Windows Server 2003 R2 provides new command-line utilities for many print management tasks, including printer management and configuration, job and queue control, port management, and driver management. Extended command-line capabilities are provided as well as an accessible Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) interface.
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Print server: increased performance for network printing
An enhanced standard port monitor provides a fast and robust method for printing to network-attached printers and now provides better performance and richer device status. Other enhancements include support for wireless printing and print drivers that can be downloaded automatically when client computers connect to print servers, a benefit that simplifies printing for users and administrators.
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Services for Macintosh
Services for Macintosh provides Macintosh users with access to files stored on a computer running Windows Server 2003 R2. The File Server for Macintosh service make a file server accessible over TCP/IP and AppleTalk networks. The Print Server for Macintosh service allows Macintosh clients to print to print shares on Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows Server 2003 R2 systems through the AppleTalk protocol. In addition, a 300-dpi PostScript RIP engine allows Macintosh-generated PostScript print jobs to be sent to non-PostScript printers, such as inkjet printers.
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