Network printer auto-detection method and system

Details Network printer auto-detection method and system Network printer auto-detection method and system

1997-05-08

1999-04-27

Ramirez, Ellis B.

39520052, G06F 1700

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058988238

ABSTRACT:
In an electronic network having a computer, a spooler and a printer, the network address of the printer is automatically detected by a method and a system in which a non-print job, which includes a job header identifying the sending computer, is generated by the computer and transmitted via the spooler to the printer. The printer responds by transmitting an acknowledgment which includes the network address of the printer, to the sending computer. The sending computer identifies and stores the printer address therein. Thereafter, the printer address stored at the computer can be used to provide direct communications with the printer, for purposes of certain printer related functions such as determining the printer configuration or set-up, or monitoring the printer.

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