Using Multi-Function devices with iPrint

Novell Cool Solutions: Question & Answer

Posted: 2 Feb 2005

Q:
We are thinking about using high-end commercial multifunction devices (printer, copier, fax, scanner) with iPrint. We've looked at Xerox, HP and Canon systems, and most of them use PCL or PS drivers. Has anyone had any experience using these beasts with iPrint? Are there any gotchas?

A:
We've see this done on Xerox printers, and it seems to work fine. One thing to look out for is the driver you deliver may not have all the functions of the device configured. Depending on which version of NetWare you are using, you may need to use something like PrinterPropertiesPro to get the driver right for delivery. That same functionality is now available in NetWare. It shipped with NW6.5 SP2. We refer to this functionality as profiles. You can set any of the driver settings before endusers install the printers.

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