f0057@uafhp.uucp (shadow) (05/03/89)
Help! We are currently running a Novell 286 file server with AST-RSN network cards in the stations. The software we are using is Netware 286 2.0A++ which does not allow the sharing of printers other than those attached directly attached to the server. We want to install four new PCs on the network and have them be able to share an HP Laserjet. The best third-party software for our current set-up I've seen is Hot Print's spooler, but we'd rather not have to dedicate any one PC to the job. Banyan literature appears to address the problem, but I am not sure. It also appears that NetWare 386 will handle this problem, but we don't want to wait that long? If we did decide to go to Banyan, would we have to replace much in the way of hardware? Is there anything out there that can do the trick better than Hot Print? Please send replies to me if possible, and I will try to scan this newsgroup if time permits. Thanks a heap in the present for future returns, James Ward Hudson Foods f0057@uafhp.uucp (Use return address on article? (I'm new to this, as you can probably tell))
ram@tslanpar.UUCP (R. Meesters, Tech Support, Lanpar Toronto Ontario Canada) (05/05/89)
In article <2335@cveg.uucp>, f0057@uafhp.uucp (shadow) writes: > > Help! > > We are currently running a Novell 286 file server with AST-RSN network cards > in the stations. The software we are using is Netware 286 2.0A++ which does > not allow the sharing of printers other than those attached directly attached > to the server. We want to install four new PCs on the network and have them > be able to share an HP Laserjet. The best third-party software for our current > set-up I've seen is Hot Print's spooler, but we'd rather not have to dedicate > any one PC to the job. > > Banyan literature appears to address the problem, but I am not sure. It also > appears that NetWare 386 will handle this problem, but we don't want to wait > that long? If we did decide to go to Banyan, would we have to replace much > in the way of hardware? Is there anything out there that can do the trick > better than Hot Print? Please send replies to me if possible, and I will try > to scan this newsgroup if time permits. Banyan Systems file servers allow a function called PC-Print. PC-Print allows you to set a printer connected to any workstation on the network up as a network printer. The print jobs run in the background allowing the user to run applications as well (But the machine must be logged on to the net and running the pcprint program). The system works well, but can create problems with applications that require lots of memory (PC-Print software remains memory resident). In terms of replacement of hardware, it depends on what you are using. Banyan Vines is available for 286 and 386 machines, as well as their own proprietary file servers. I'm not familliar with the AST network cards. Hope this helps. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Richard Meesters | Lanpar Technologies Inc. | "Calling YOU stupid would Toronto, Ontario | be an insult to stupid people" ...attcan!nebulus!tslanpar!ram | - A Fish Called Wanda ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
steve@jhereg.Jhereg.MN.ORG (Steve Peterson) (05/05/89)
If you upgrade your Novell system to version 2.15, you could purchase LanSpool from Lan Systems. They're at (212) 431-1255. -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Peterson INTERNET: steve@jhereg.mn.org FOURTH SHIFT Corporation Compuserve [72220,2773] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
smq@maxx.NBI.COM (Steve Quincy) (05/08/89)
The Banyan remote print option allows any PC connected to the network to share a locally attached printer as a network printer. This does not require that the PC be dedicated as a print server. The option is available now and works quite well with minimal effort involved in the setup. One command from DOS will configure the PC printer and it will remain functional until the PC is powered off. As far a hardware goes of the 25+ interface boards supported by the Banyan I do not see the AST on the list. Banyan supplies Vines software for a 386 and 286 platform as well as offering dedicated servers if your environment requires a heavy load. Vines software is extremely easy to use and administration is a breeze.