dekker_j@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz (06/10/91)
What is the function of Backgrounder. I notice that neither the system or Laserwriter installers load it. I use a Mac IIci and have a Personal Laserwriter NT. I notice no difference in backround printing with or without it installed in my system folder.
bellamy@covax.commerce.uq.oz.au (06/12/91)
In article <1991Jun10.184322.4196@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz>, dekker_j@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz writes: > What is the function of Backgrounder. I notice that neither the system or > Laserwriter installers load it. I use a Mac IIci and have a Personal > Laserwriter NT. I notice no difference in backround printing with or without it > installed in my system folder. > With Multi-finder ON, you can choose (through the chooser !) to have background printing - if backgrounder is installed. Print times are similar but your Mac is not tied up while the print is inprogress. Well that how I understand it :-) BTW only works with Laser writers. -- David E. Bellamy Email: bellamy@covax.commerce.uq.oz.au Dept. Commerce, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, AUSTRALIA
vossron@Apple.COM (Ronald N. Voss) (06/13/91)
dekker_j@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz writes: >What is the function of Backgrounder. I notice that neither the system or >Laserwriter installers load it. I use a Mac IIci and have a Personal >Laserwriter NT. I notice no difference in backround printing with or without it >installed in my system folder. > In system 6.0.x and earlier, Backgrounder sniffs the Spool Folder, and, upon finding a spool file, launches PrintMonitor to print it. MultiFinder must be on, but Finder need not be. In system 7.0, Backgrounder's function has been moved to the Finder, which is always running (ya, ya, I know). Backgrounder is present on the 7.0 disks to be loaded (along with PrintMonitor and the drivers) onto 6.0.x systems (x >= 5, I believe) to prevent LaserWars between system 6 and 7. De nada, Ron -- Ron Voss Apple Computer I speak only for myself.