Printer Connectivity Technical Overview
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Summary
Network printing connectivity has a substantial impact on the performance and scalability of Microsoft Windows print servers. It is important to understand the options available in connecting client workstations to a print server. This paper provides an overview of the new printer ports as well as a brief discussion of the importance of client-server connectivity. The paper is designed for systems integrators, administrators, and architects who are planning, deploying, or managing Windows print servers.
Included in This Document
| • | Client-Server Connection |
| • | Printer Port Selection |
| • | Network Printer Ports |
| • | Local Printer Port |
| • | Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) |
For More Information
See the following resources for further information:
For more information about deployment and management of Windows print servers, see Windows Server 2003 Deployment Resource Kit (not yet released when this paper was published).
For more information about the Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 architecture, see the "Display and Print Devices" sections in the Windows Driver Development Kit at http://www.microsoft.com/ddk
For more information about connectivity options and support protocols in Windows 2000, see Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit published by Microsoft Press.
For more information about Windows print servers in general, visit the Print Server Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/printserver
