Networked printer server
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Sep 17, 2002
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Aug 9, 2000
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Dec 2, 1996
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A print server for print jobs printed on networked printers. First, the print server receives preferences regarding a print job the user wishes to send such as speed and image quality. Next, the server determines, using a database or other query, the most appropriate printer complying with the print job preferences that is located physically near the user and spools the print job to that printer. If the printer returns an error signal, the server will determine a different printer which closely complies with the print job preferences and re-send the print job. If a busy signal is returned, the user will be given the choice of waiting or having the server automatically determine the next available appropriate printer. When the print job is complete, the user will be notified of the physical location of the printer where the print job was processed.
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