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rb_rutledge
rb_rutledge asked in Computers & InternetOther - Computers · 9 years ago

How does a print server work?

I want more than just a single paragraph of the OBVIOUS "It enables multiple computers to print to a printer or group of printers". I want to know what happens from the time I pull up the interface, to the time I click on a printer. (What protocols are set into motion in what order). Let's say, too, that this device downloads the printer's drivers to your PC. I want to know how ALL of this takes place... please answer or point me in the right direction? I want to know what logs are generated and where, so I can troubleshoot an issue more effectively.

thanks.

Update:

And NO, Google is USELESS 100million articles that all say "It is a device that enables a group of computers to a printer or group of printers" is USELESS to me.

Update 2:

Specifically, I work as a junior tech on a network with thousands of PCs and hundreds of printers. I have 4 freshly imaged Dell E6500's that have the exact same WIN 7 Enterprise image (32 bit--we are not allowed to enable 64 bit). 2 of the four will connect to a certain printer, whereas 2 will not. They will all connect to other printers, but this HP 4015 refuses to connect. "Windows cannot connect to the printer Error: 0x0000007e". 3 of the four PCs are in the exact same VLAN and exact same Active Directory Groups. 1 (mine) is in an administrative VLAN and ADMIN group--yet it still will not connect with that printer. Before I escalate this issue, I need to make sure that I have not overlooked anything. With fresh images, identical machines... I'm at a loss. Also, this is not user account specific, but is definitly machine specific.

Oh, and even though I am not supposed to add printers as "local devices", I tried. It looks like it adds, but when y

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  • Trollie
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    To ACTUALLY answer your question, I'll try to point you in the correct direction. Here's something that you might find interesting: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc78378...

    I hope this helps.

    Source(s): http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc78378...
  • hocker
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Yes it is going to, such a lot print server may have the program to enable direct printing, a few will also enable including the printer utilizing IP deal with, making it even less difficult to paintings with, any 2000/XP/Vista PC can utilize the IP printer with out program.

  • Kreeos Kren
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    Google is your friend.

    Edit:

    Google is only useless to you because you're probably using poor search terms. GIGO - Garbage In, Garbage Out. Search something like "How does a print server function." If that fails, go to a book store or library and find a CCNA or MCSA text book. It'll tell you in there.

  • jason
    9 years ago

    if you provide additional details about what is going on, we can point you in a good direction or perhaps solve your issue.

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