Microsoft KB Archive/818756

= White Paper: Printer Connectivity Technical Overview =

PSS ID Number: 818756

Article Last Modified on 12/19/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Datacenter Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Standard Edition

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SUMMARY
Network printing connectivity has a substantial impact on the performance and scalability of Microsoft Windows print servers. Microsoft recommends that you understand the options available in connecting client workstations to a print server. This white paper provides an overview of the new printer ports and a brief discussion of the importance of client-server connectivity. This white paper is designed for systems integrators, administrators, and architects who plan, deploy, or manage Windows print servers.

To view this white paper, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/connectivity.mspx

Topics That Are Included in This White Paper

 * Client-Server Connection
 * Printer Port Selection
 * Network Printer Ports
 * Local Printer Port
 * Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)

Related Links
See the following resources for additional information:  For more information about deployment and management of Windows print servers, see the Windows Server 2003 Deployment Resource Kit (not yet released when this paper was published). For more information about the Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 architecture, see the &quot;Display and Print Devices&quot; sections in the Windows Driver Development Kit. To do so, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/ddk

 For more information about connectivity options and support protocols in Windows 2000, see the Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit, published by Microsoft Press. For more information about Windows print servers generally, visit the following Microsoft Print Services Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/printserver



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