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1.3 Network Printing Architecture
This section illustrates how a print server functions over a
network environment. Before you install and use the
HWPS1UG print server, it is strongly suggested that you read
this section completely and select only the chapters that pertain
to your specific operating system.
Below is a diagram of a typical network with a print server
installed. There is a main server, several client computers,
print server, along with an optional network server. Below are
the three components of this diagram:
n Print Server
n Client User
n Network Server (optional)
Windows NT Server
NetWare Server
Windows 98
Windows NT
Workstation
Windows 2000
Unix
Print Server
Network Printing Environment
Print Server
Client User
Network Server