About this topic
Why use a central print server?
Though technically you can define print queue definitions
directly from your workstation to most printers, there are key
advantages of going through a central print server.
- Ease of finding printers – Instead of trying to
hunt down available printers, when all printers are defined in our central
facility, it's easier to locate a suitable printer.
- Drivers – For the windows environment, the
central print server provides the clients workstation with the appropriate
driver. Using incorrect drivers can cause printers to stop processing and
lockup.
- Queue Activity – You can view how many other
print jobs are waiting to be printed.
- Queue ordering and printer aid – All of the
printers on the central facility can be managed by Service Desk staff.
- Metrics – To allow us to plan for future needs,
we maintain data on printer activity. This data is used in reviewing for future
needs such as determining appropriate replacement systems, or where to best
locate printers.
FERMI-WPRT offers print services to Windows, Macintosh, and Linux users. The facility incorporates Microsoft's Clustering technology to provide a highly available central print
management system.
FNPRT offers print services to UNIX and Linux users. The facility runs ESP Print Pro which is a complete UNIX cross-platform printing system.
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How To?
Add a print queue from a Windows machine in the Fermi Domain
Add a print queue from a Windows machine NOT in the Fermi Domain
Add a print queue from Macintosh
Print from UNIX
Print on Scientific Linux Fermi 5
Print using KDE - Scientific Linux Fermi 4.x
Related Services
VMS Duplication Services
Xerox Docucolor (service provided by VMS)
The Xerox Docucolor has the capability of printing large files (tens of megabytes) in just a few minutes.
Docutech (service provided by VMS)
The printer produces up to 120 pages per minute at nearly off set-quality, with greater than 600 dpi resolution.
Supported Resources
Frequently Asked Questions:
Windows Printing FAQ
UNIX Printing FAQ
Who to Contact:
Web: Service Desk Webpage
Phone: 630-840-2345 (Emergencies only!)
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