TCP LPD Print Server Options There are a number of options for printing via the PSU Data Backbone. These options typically require someone with a technical background to set them up and do the testing. Notify your LAN Administrator or Technical Contact within your department, college, or campus for support.   AIS recommends and supports Windows Print Server Software for use with TCP printing. AIS also supports lpDaemon for Macintosh. LpDaemon (LPD) is freeware and can be downloaded from the CAC FTP archive at ftp://ftp.cac.psu.edu/pub/mac/printing/maclpd.bin . Note: Apple Laser Writers shipped with Ethernet connections have TCP/IP printing capability. Novell LANs have network loadable modules (NLM) that will provide LPD support. Log on to Novell's Web site to find the NLM that would be appropriate for your version of Netware. Hewlett Packard has a hardware product called HP JetDirect Print Servers. This is an excellent option for multiple PC and Mac users on a LAN with only a limited number of printers. It allows several PC users to share just one printer. The product can also be purchased through the Computer Store for about $300-$400 depending on your specific printer's availability. The Windows NT and 2000 operating systems provide internal LPD services. Visit Microsoft's Web site to learn more about LPD printing. Network Instruments provides an LPD client called NI print for the Windows 95/98 operating systems. Additional information for RPM software is available here. In all options listed above, it is important that you read and follow the Instructions for Requesting AIS TCP Printer ID . The LPD Server must be up and running prior to submitting the request so that the LPD Server can be tested and assigned a TCP number.

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