Re: Lan Printing

["M.Sjardin" <M.Sjardin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Chris Rehm wrote:
> 
> I have a guy who has AS/400s, Novell, and NT. We are looking at
> eliminating the Novell and NT and moving their functions to the AS/400s.
> Novell first. Everything looks smooth but I am trying to figure every
> angle. I don't have a lot of experience with using network printers. They
> are some HPs and the like. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on
> what to look for?
> 
Try the IBM 4033  (Marknet XLe). It uses the Lexlink protocol which is
quite efficient and fast. TCP/IP and NetWare (build-in queueserver) are
also available. 
The 4033 has ethernet or token-ring connectivity. It can serve up to 2
printers (parallel ports).
We use several 4033's to our satisfaction for 7 AS/400's and 1 Novell
NetWare 3.12 server.
Do not use TCP/IP unless really necessary (WAN). It's very slow and
processor consuming.

HP offers the JetDirect-LAN-interface. It does not support Lexlink
however. Be aware! It can be connected using TCP/IP only => slow.

Greetings,

Marcel Sjardin
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