DT-6XXX IP-SPOOL Application User’s Manual – Build 12.0
04/13/06
Datatek Applications Inc.
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1 I N T R O D U C T I O N
Many existing networking equipment consoles have the need for a dedicated print device.
Similarly, legacy hosts and their applications typically assume a dedicated printer of which
their use is exclusive. Many of these print devices are under-utilized, yet require
considerable periodic maintenance. Finally, the physical location of these printers may not
be convenient, due to requirements implied by their legacy interfaces.
Many modern host applications use RFC1179 print spooling to share a common print
resource. The purpose of the IP-SPOOL application is to provide that same functionality to
the dedicated printer interfaces of legacy systems.
The IP-SPOOL application has two distinct purposes.
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Allow convenience by providing the ability to route print output to a shared printer
anywhere in the network infrastructure.
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Reduce the overall cost associated with legacy interfaces by eliminating dedicated
equipment.
By allowing the sharing of otherwise dedicated equipment, the IP-SPOOL application
reduces ongoing costs associated with legacy applications, while providing all of the
functionality expected today.