Method and apparatus for configuring multiple printers on a netw

Details Method and apparatus for configuring multiple printers on a netw Method and apparatus for configuring multiple printers on a netw

1997-08-07

1999-05-18

Sheikh, Ayaz R.

395114, G06F13/00

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059059060

ABSTRACT:
A networked system having a host computer and multiple printers with bi-directional communications capabilities is provided in which the setup (configuration) of one printer can be easily communicated to another printer, using NPAP messages. The host computer can be used by a Network Administrator to "read" the setup or configuration information inside each of the printers connected to the network that have the required NPAP bi-directional communications capability. This setup information, once communicated to the host computer, can be stored in a long-term memory, such as a hard disk drive, for future reference. The setup information can also be communicated to one or more printers connected to the network, and such printers can be configured by the setup information in which that information is used either as their initial setup information, or as a modified setup. The Network Administrator can use a single command that specifies precisely which printers are to receive that setup information, and all specified printers will automatically be reconfigured with the new setup.

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