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Module 17Printing from Windows

NT

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Overview

Windows NT Printing Process

Printing from MS-DOS-based Applications

Windows NT Printing Components

Windows NT Network Device Printing

Configuring Printer Properties

Troubleshooting the Printing Process

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Windows NT Printing Process

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Application ServerWindows NT Client

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(Local)PrinterDriver

Spooler(Client)

Spooler (Server)

Print Monitor

GDI

SpoolFile

Router

Local PrintProvider

PrintProcessors

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Processors

PrinterDriver

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SpoolFile

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Printing from MS-DOS-based Applications

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Server

(Local)PrinterDriver

Spooler(Client)

Spooler (Server)

Print Monitor

GDI

SpoolFile

Router

Local PrintProvider

PrintProcessors

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Processors

PrinterDriver

SpoolFile

MS-DOSApplication

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Windows NT Printing Components

The PrintProcessor

Printer DriverComponents

Windows NTPrint Monitors

Windows NT Printing ComponentsWindows NT Printing Components

The Print Spooler

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Printer Driver Components

CharacterizationData File

Printer InterfaceDriver

Printer GraphicsDriver

Print Driver Components Print Driver Components

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The Print Spooler

Print Spooler:Tracks printer jobsRoutes job to correct portTracks which ports are connected to printerAssigns priorities to print jobs

Print Spooler:Tracks printer jobsRoutes job to correct portTracks which ports are connected to printerAssigns priorities to print jobs

PrintCommand

PrintCommand

ApplicationApplicationR

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Spool File FolderUse the registry to change a spool file folder or to create a separate spool file folderfor each printer defined in the Printer dialog box

Spool File FolderUse the registry to change a spool file folder or to create a separate spool file folderfor each printer defined in the Printer dialog box

Stopping and Starting the SpoolerUse the Control Panel to stop and restart the spooler service

Stopping and Starting the SpoolerUse the Control Panel to stop and restart the spooler service

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\PrintersHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers

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The Print Processor

PrintJob

PrintJob

ApplicationApplication

PrintCommand

PrintCommand

PrintJob

PrintJob

Print ProcessorPrint ProcessorPrint ProcessorPrint Processor

Carry outfurther rendering

Carry outfurther rendering

Local Print ProviderLocal Print Provider

Checkdata type

Checkdata type

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Windows NT Print Monitors

Print Monitor Tasks

Print Monitors

Localmon.DLL

Hpmon.DLL

Sfmmon.DLL

Decpsmon.DLL

Lexmon.DLL

Pjlmon.DLL

Lprmon.DLL

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Windows NT Network Device Printing

Supporting Network Interface Printing Devices

Using Windows NT as an LPD Server

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Supporting Network Interface Printing Devices

Windows NTComputer

HP NetworkInterface

Printing Device

HP Printer(Shared)

HP Printer(Shared)

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Using Windows NT as an LPD Server

Printer with TCP/IP Network Card ThatSupports LPD

Windows NT Server with TCP/IP Print Server Service

(LPDSVC)

UNIX Workstation

Windows NT Workstationwith TCP/IP

Printing Installed

From Windows NT via TCP/IP

From UNIX Workstation via TCP/IP

Via TCP/IP

Via TCP/IP

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Configuring Printer Properties

24/2MC GREEN 157.57.120.237

Driver:

General Ports Scheduling Sharing Security Device Settings

24/2MC GREEN 157.57.120.237 on AARDVARK Properties

OK Cancel

PS

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Comment:

Location: 24/2MC GREEN

24/2MC GREEN157.57.120.237

HP LaserJet 4Si/4Si MX PS

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New Driver

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Troubleshooting the Printing Process

Troubleshooting Guidelines

Common Printing Problems

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Troubleshooting Guidelines

Hardware Connected; Printer OnlineHardware Connected; Printer Online1111

Correct Printer Driver ConfiguredCorrect Printer Driver Configured

Printer Is SelectedPrinter Is Selected

Hard Disk Space AvailableHard Disk Space Available

Print from Other ApplicationsPrint from Other Applications

Print to a File or Files; Copy File to PortPrint to a File or Files; Copy File to Port

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Common Printing Problems

Print Job Does Not Print

Problems with the Printing Device Output

Access Denied Message When Configuring Print Options from an Application

Out-of-Memory Error

Print Process is Slow

Print Job Prints As PostScript Text

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Review

Windows NT Printing Process

Printing from MS-DOS-based Applications

Windows NT Printing Components

Windows NT Network Device Printing

Configuring Printer Properties

Troubleshooting the Printing Process