Setup Requirements for Print Servers (Solstice NFS Client 3.2 User's Guide for Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT)

Solstice NFS Client 3.2 User's Guide for Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT

Setup Requirements for Print Servers

Print servers provide either PCNFSD or LPD print services, or both, to print clients.

Table 5-1 identifies the tasks necessary to configure and set up print servers to handle PCNFSD-based print jobs from print clients.

Table 5-1 Tasks Needed to Configure and Set up Print Servers for PCNFSD-based Jobs


UNIX Server	Windows 95 Server	Windows NT Server
Install and configure the `rpc.pcnfsd` daemon. Then, export the print spool directory with no access restrictions. See Installation and Licensing Guide -> Setting Up Server Programs -> The PCNFSD Daemon for detailed instructions.	No PCNFSD print services are provided.	No PCNFSD print services are provided.

Table 5-2 identifies the tasks necessary to configure and set up print servers to handle LPD-based print jobs from print clients.

Table 5-2 Tasks Needed To Configure and Set Up Print Servers for LPD-based Jobs


UNIX Server	Windows 95 Server	Windows NT Server
Install and configure the LPD daemon. Refer to the man page or documentation set for the operating system for detailed instructions.	Install and configure the Solstice NFS Client LPD Print Server Utility, and enable it to accept incoming print jobs. See "Setting Up an LPD Shared Network Printer" for details.	Add the Microsoft TCP/IP Print service to the Services environment in the Control panel to support UNIX print jobs. Then, using the Add Printer Wizard, select the sharing option to set up the printer as a shared network printer. See "Setting Up an LPD Shared Network Printer".