In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:
 
>
> 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.
 
Rashid,
 
I have called DEC about printing from ESPUL to our LPS17, so
I think it is the same problem.  The DEC PrintServer group (Don
Blood, et.al.) told me that DEC printservers work on port 170.
I have not had time to verify that this works, but I expect it
will for printing directly from our HP3000.
 
The other way is to send the print files to the Ultrix or DEC
Unix host which manages the PrintServer.  I don't know if that
is an option for you, but in our case it gives the PrintServer
a single place for "queue management."
 
Hope this helps.  I would be interested in your results,
particularly with printing to port 170.
 
Bruce.
 
 
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