I am not familiar with the DEC PrintServer 32 printer but here a a few
things you can try:
1) First be sure you do not have a duplicate ip address. Turn the
printer off and try to ping the ip. If you can still ping when the
printer is off you have a problem.
2) NBSpool also allows you to send LPR/LPD. This print server may
accept this protocol. You will need to find the queue name for the
printer. Once you have the queue name use this syntax for the move
command:
MOVE subset TO nodename;LPR[=BSD];DEST="queuename"
3) If you are trying to send tcpip, be sure you are sending to the
correct port number. Moving with PTYPE=LJ will send to port number
3501. If your printer uses a different port number you can MOVE to
PTYPE=nnn
4) Also check you entry in the nsdirectory. Be sure you have the
Transport services flags set as follows:
y tcp
y checksum
n pxp
If none of this stuff works you can always contact Quest's tech
support @ 714-720-1434
Stuart Smith
Quest software
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Subject: Network Printing Question
Author: Rashid Khan <[log in to unmask]> at Internet-Link
Date: 9/25/96 5:49 PM
We are currently evaluating NBSpool product for our network printing needs. It
is simple to setup the small laserjets with JetDirect network cards but having a
tough time setting up our departmental print server which is using its own
network interface (not JetDirect compatible).
It is a DEC PrintServer 32 printer. I am able to copy or move the printfile
inside NBSpool to the printer with no apparent errors but nothing prints on the
printer. NBSpool is able to establish communication with the printer so I know
printer is setup correctly in NMMGR Directory.
I know that MPE/iX 5.5 release allows network printing. I am sure it will
support JetDirect cards. My queation is what other network cards will it
support?
I haven't yet received latest communicator.
TIA
Rashid
