TROY Group MAN-EXT2000 - Manual (Page 47)

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TCP/IP Network Configuration
Overview
TROY XCD print servers include the Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol suite. Since
virtually all UNIX host computers support TCP/IP, this
capability allows a printer to be shared on a UNIX Ethernet
network. TCP/IP communications can proceed concurrently
with other protocols, which means that UNIX, DEC, NetWare,
Apple, and other computers can share the same printer over an
Ethernet network using the TROY XCD print server.
TROY XCD TCP/IP Concepts
A TROY XCD print server with TCP/IP appears to the
network as a UNIX host computer with a unique IP address
running the lpd line printer daemon protocol. As a result,
any host computer that supports the Berkeley remote-LPR
command can spool jobs to the TROY XCD print server
without the need for any special software on the host
computer. Application programs run transparently and users
do not need to learn new procedures in order to use the
printer. TROY XCD print servers also support gateways for
communications with hosts on remote networks. In addition,
raw TCP ports are available for special applications and
compatibility with the HP JetDirect print server.
TROY XCD print servers come preconfigured to run on a
TCP/IP network with a minimum of setup. The only