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Chapter 7. Windows Peer-to-Peer
Software configuration
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7.5.4. Windows for Workgroups
The Setup program will install the Pserver utility, which is used to configure and
manage the FastPrint, printer and print jobs. It must be installed on all PCs intending to
print using the FastPrint. Pserver will transfer the print job through the network to the
FastPrint Server and then to the printer. The process is as follows:
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A print queue is created for each port during configuration.
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When a user prints, the job is sent to Windows Print Manager.
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When Print Manager is finished spooling the print file, Pserver fetches the print job
and stores it in the appropriate queue, using a name generated by Pserver.
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Pserver sends the print job to the correct FastPrint printer when the printer is free.
Before printing, both Pserver and Window Control Panel must be configured.
7.5.4.1. Pserver main screen
Pserver must be loaded prior to printing via the FastPrint. Therefore, it is recommended
that you add Pserver to the Windows Start Up group.
When started, the Pserver Status window will appear, and will list all connected printers,
and any print jobs in each printer’s queue. An example screen is shown below.
Figure 15 Pserver Main Screen
7.5.4.2. Pserver icons and commands
Add printer Add printer
Create and configure a printer. See the following section for more
details.
Remove printer Remove printer
Delete all configuration data for the current printer, including any
print job files, and the queue.
Update Update
Modify the configuration data for the current printer.
Clear print queue Clear print queue
Remove all print jobs in the current printer’s queue.
Pause print queue Pause print queue
Pause the printing of all print jobs in the current printer’s queue. This
should only be used if the printer requires attention.