HP Business Inkjet 2200/2250 HP Business InkJet 2200/2250 Printer - (English) - Page 12

networking network printing The HP Business Inkjet 2200/2250 can be shared on a network. It can be connected directly to a network using an HP JetDirect print server or attached to a computer that is connected to a network. Network Basics Networks consist of computers connected together to share information and resources, such as printers. On a "client-server" network, client computers send print jobs to dedicated server computers that control the use of each printer. On a "peer-to-peer" network, dedicated servers are not used to control printers. Instead, each computer is configured to send print jobs directly to the printer. Network Printing Configurations There are two basic types of network printing configurations: client-server and peer-to-peer. HP JetDirect EIO card Peer-to-peer printing. Individual computers manage their print jobs. Client-server printing. Server manages print jobs. Client-Server Configuration Server Client-server printing is typically used in medium to large networks where dedicated computer servers manage the printing needs of many users. Client-server networks use network operating systems (NOS) such as Novell NetWare and Windows NT Server 4.0, or Windows 2000. 4-1