In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:
 
> In the previous discussions here about 5.5 network printing support,
> I couldn't remember if protocols other than HP JetDirect TCP/IP were
> going to be supported.
>
> We're looking at some non-HP printer server boxes that speak LPD
> instead of JetDirect; will 5.5 be able to speak LPD to them?
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I'm interested in more discussion about network printing capabilities
with 5.5.  We are about to invest in NBSpool or ESPUL to print to a
line printer, C3202A, connected to a JetDirect card.  I am wondering
if HP will make that investment "obsolete" with 5.5.
 
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